By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE businessman lost US$23 000 to robbers after they blocked his car while he was on his way to deliver the cash to a business partner. According to Harare provincial police spokesperson Luckmore Chakanza, the incident occurred around 1700hours on Monday while Johan Krugernr was driving to Emerald Hill. “The…
By Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man who allegedly defrauded an information technology (IT) specialist of R94 000 in a botched foreign currency exchange deal was granted US$100 bail yesterday by magistrate Apolonia Marutya. Tapiwanashe Murefu is facing fraud charges. Prosecutor Tinotenda Masimba alleges that on December 30, 2024, Tamuka Derembwe, a self-employed IT consultant based…
BY RUTENDO NGARA HARARE magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday sentenced Calton Muduwiwa to eight years in prison for defrauding Davure Mining Company of R400 000. Two years of his sentence were suspended on condition that he does not commit a similar offence in the next five years. Mambanje ruled that first-time offenders should be treated with…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THREE Harare women who allegedly manhandled a local man and indecently assaulted him appeared in court yesterday where they were remanded in custody. Diana Sibanda, Brendy Msipa, and Tabeth Harris appeared before magistrate Tilda Mazhande who advised them to apply for bail at the High Court. The trio was…
THE government is optimistic that the country will increase its milk production to 220 million litres this year, up from 115 million litres last season. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the ministry of Agriculture permanent secretary, Obert Jiri, said: “We are hoping to go north after managing 115 million litres last year.“In 2025, we…
Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITER LOCAL football fans believe the Warriors have got what it takes to make it out of Group B of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, but have challenged the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to ensure that the national team is well-prepared the tournament. The 2025 Afcon tournament will mark the sixth…
Tinashe Nekati STAFF WRITER nekatit@dailynews.co.zw MINISTRY of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture (MoSRAC) has launched an action plan for the anti-piracy strategy for Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in Harare. Held on Thursday, the initiative funded by the British Council seeks to enhance understanding of Intellectual Property Rights (IP), address anti-piracy measures, and strengthen collaborations…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE Country Club in Newlands, Harare, is set to host its first Karaoke Night of the year this Thursday, promising an exciting and engaging experience for attendees. Amanda Babbage, one of the organisers of the weekly event, revealed that this year’s editions aim to be bigger and better. “This…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw ENTERTAINMENT enthusiasts are in for a treat this year, as the men of the moment Freeman, Killer T, Master H, and Enzo Ishall have announced a nationwide tour. Renowned for their electrifying live performances and chart-topping hits, the quartet will commence the tour on March 8 in Bindura, followed…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Acting President, Constantino Chiwenga, is cranking up his antigraft crusade — warning corrupt elements in the country yesterday that they will soon get their comeuppance. Speaking during the burial of the late former deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Justin Mupamhanga, at the National Heroes Acre in…
