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‘Do not dance to the gallery’. . . government lashes opposition on calls for dialogue

By Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat THE opposition should use Parliament to engage the government and to come up with constructive ideas that can help to move the country forward, instead of posturing about political dialogue. So says Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who told the Daily News at the weekend that the country was not…

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15 succumb to snake bites

Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzvivanyika@dailynews.co.zw SNAKE bites continue to increase in the country with a total of 3 087 cases and 15 deaths recorded since the start of the year. This was confirmed by the Health ministry on Friday in its latest surveillance report. “Disease Surveillance Report for the week ending 13 October 2024, 34 snake-bite cases…

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News

Son in court for attempting to axe mom

A HARARE man was last Friday arraigned before the Harare Magistrates Court facing charges of allegedly attempting to axe his mother after she reprimanded him from shouting at their tenant. Ben Mapfumo appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa and was remanded in custody until October 30 after the court ruled that he should bring an alternative…

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Sport

Promotion battle rages on…as MWOS FC, Scottland secure crucial wins

Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER THE battle for the sole ticket to the Premiership continued in the in the Northern Religion Soccer League yesterday with log leaders MWOS and chasers Scottland registering massive away wins respectively. MWOS bounced back from their goalless draw against Black Mambas last Wednesday with a 5-0 win away to CCLee Mhangura,…

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Farm invaders convicted

THE Mutare Magistrates Court on last week convicted 20 individuals for unlawfully occupying gazetted land at Steakloop Farm in Burma Valley. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, the accused, whose ages range from 24 to 60, faced serious charges stemming from their unauthorised occupation of the property, which began in 2021.  The defendants, identified as…

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Business

High default rate rocks NECCI

THE National Employment Council for the Catering Industry (NECCI) says it is facing a substantial revenue deficit, losing around 30 percent of its monthly earnings to defaulters. NECCI was founded in 1962 by the Zimbabwe Catering and Hotel Workers Union and Catering Employers Association of Zimbabwe with the aim of promoting collective bargaining, good governance…

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Life & Arts

Model Peresu eyes Miss Intercontinental crown

VIVACIOUS Amanda Peresu, a 21-year-old professional model from Bulawayo, is setting her sights on the prestigious Miss Intercontinental title. The event, Miss Intercontinental pageant, is scheduled for Sharm El Shiek in Egypt between November 20 and December 6 this year. “I am truly honoured and beyond excited as I can’t wait to showcase my country’s…

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Business

Manufacturing capacity utilisation surges to 60,8pc

LARGE manufacturing companies recorded 60,8 percent in capacity utilisation during the second quarter of 2024 compared to 51,3 percent in the first quarter, official figures show. According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency’s (ZimStats) latest data, for small and medium companies in the sector, capacity utilisation for the second quarter of 2024 was at 45,8…

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Editorial Comment

Cancer levy will be a safety net

AS ZIMBABWE joined the rest of the world in commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is imperative to reflect on the country’s efforts in combating this deadly disease. Cancer has emerged as one of the leading causes of death in the country with breast, cervical, and prostate cancer being the most prevalent types. Despite progress…

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