By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued an alert of possible reduced rains and hot temperatures starting today until December 11. The MSD also advised citizens to protect themselves from direct sun, keep hydrated and irrigate their crops. “Starting Friday, 29 November 2024, a cool moist south-easterly airflow should reduce the…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw GIRLS, who sat for this year’s Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) Grade 7 examinations, performed better than their male counterparts with the national results also showing a significant increase in the pass rate compared to 2023. Addressing the media in Harare yesterday, Zimsec chairperson Paul Mapfumo said the national pass rate…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE theme for this year’s World Aids Day commemorations on December 1 is focusing on promoting human rights and citizens’ aspirations in ending new HIV infections by 2030. Unveiling this year’s World Aids Day theme and logo in Rusape, Manicaland provincial minister Misheck Mugadza said this year’s commemorations were also focused…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have launched a manhunt for a Murehwa money transfer agent who vanished this week with at least US$41 000 she had received. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the theft. “Police in Murehwa are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Memory Chisokwe who is being sought in…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO High Court judge Justice Ngoni Nduna yesterday granted the city’s deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu and councillor Mpumelelo Moyo US$100 bail each after spending two weeks in remand prison. The duo was arrested early this month following allegations that they demanded US$20 000 from Labenmon Investments — a company eyeing to…
THE government says it is working hard to develop indigenous forests as they are key in fighting impacts of climate change. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting yesterday, minister of Environment Sithembiso Nyoni said any changes in climate, environment and natural resources had a huge impact on other critical sectors of the economy such as agriculture,…
THE United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) says over 150 000 survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) have accessed one stop centres since 2022. Speaking during the launch of a one-stop centre at Mpilo hospital on Thursday, UNFPA country representative Miranda Tabifor said efforts were being made to expand one-stop centres across the country. “Since…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER PREMIERSHIP life beckons for ambitious Mabvuku-based side Scottland FC whose status as Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) champions was confirmed yesterday after the Zifa Appeals Committee upheld the latter’s initial decision to award the former three points from their abandoned September 15 match against Karoi United. Just over two weeks…
Emmanuel Marambe SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE Warriors are set to receive US$1million from government towards their preparations for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals which are set for Morocco, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has said. In his 2025 National Budget Statement yesterday, Ncube also indicated that ZiG 888,4 million had been allocated to the…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS coach Lloyd ‘‘Mablanyo’’ Chigove believes his team has enough depth and pedigree to defend the Chibuku Super Cup when they face inform Ngezi Platinum Stars at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow. The match will kick off at 1430 hours. The Glamour Boys had a disappointing league campaign in which they finished eighth…
