By Brandon Josphat IN A significant development, the ruling Zanu PF has dropped its much-debated push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office beyond 2028. In an interview with the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Zanu PF spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, confirmed last night that the party had ended its bid…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw LENGTHY prison sentences — including life behind bars — will mitigate the country’s soaring murder and violent crime cases, authorities say. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the spokesperson of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), Rachel Muteweri, said there was no doubt that tough penalties for violent crimes and murder would…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 10 000 drug offenders were arrested across the country between September last year and January this year, the government has confirmed. Addressing the media at a post-Cabinet briefing in Harare yesterday the Information minister, Jenfan Muswere, said authorities also managed to destroy 79 illegal drug bases. “Cabinet considered an update…
By Progress Chaya chayap@dailynews.co.zw THE Write Space, a platform for writers, readers, and publishers, is set to host its next edition on February 22 at Alliance Française de Harare, marking a venue change from its previous location at Ela The Garden. The move reflects the event’s continued growth since its inception in November 2023. “The…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw BUDDING artiste Justin Urayayi has collaborated with comedian Mama Vee on a new track titled Pamusoro. Known in music circles as Cjah, Urayayi is confident that the song’s relatability will help it attract fans. “The song highlights the importance of education and how one can thrive with the right knowledge. “I like…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE is seeking US$23 million to complete the demining of 12 square kilometres of land, the last remaining area to be cleared in the country’s bid to be landmine-free by 2028. This goal is part of the country’s commitment to the Mine Ban Treaty, which aims to eradicate landmines globally. Initially, Zimbabwe…
By Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zwA SUPERVISOR at Croco Motors in Harare, Gutsikai Munodawaya, has appeared in court facing charges of allegedly defrauding his employer of US$9 000.He failed to account for nearly 6 000 litres of fuel.Munodawaya appeared before provincial magistrate Isheunesu Matova facing fraud charges, and was granted US$50 bail. He was remanded to…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zwHARARE magistrate Letwin Rwodzi yesterday sentenced an Epworth man to 15 years in prison following his conviction for raping and impregnating his niece aged 13.In handing down her sentence, the magistrate said citizens needed to have confidence in the country’s justice delivery system hence there was a need to pass harsh sentences…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOA 25-YEAR-OLD man from Combo village 10 in Shangani has appeared in court facing robbery charges after allegedly attacking his niece at knifepoint and stealing US$1 800.Luckyboy Ncube pleaded not guilty before Bulawayo regional magistrate Matthew Mutiro and was remanded in custody until today for the continuation of his trial.According to State allegations,…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOTHREE Bulawayo men, Gideon Sithelo, Lovejoy Moyo, and Brian Moyo, have been arraigned before the courts for allegedly carrying out a violent armed robbery.They attacked the complainant, Claud Ndlovu, at gunpoint and fled with US$3.The trio appeared before regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of armed robbery. They pleaded not guilty and…
