By Cloud Fusire BARELY two months after unveiling a US$320 000 sponsorship package for the Heart Women’s Soccer League, local cleric and football enthusiast, Walter Magaya, has launched the Netball Heart League in Chitungwiza. The 16-team league, which is registered under the Zimbabwe Netball Association, attracted nearly 5 000 people who witnessed some thrilling action…
PROSECUTOR General Loice Matanda-Moyo’s sentiments on intensifying the fight against corruption in Zimbabwe are a breath of fresh air. Corruption has indeed become a significant challenge in the country, threatening to undermine its very fabric. The lack of political will to address this issue decisively has been a major obstacle, but MatandaMoyo’s stance, coupled with…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe gained over 184 000 new customers in the second quarter of 2024, growing its market share to 71,59 percent, according to the latest industry report by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz). The increase brings Econet’s active subscriber base to 10 620 462, up from 10 436 233 in…
A GHANAIAN woman was yesterday sentenced to an effective eight months in prison at the Harare Magistrates Court after she was convicted of fraud and contravening the Immigration Act. Zakia Abdul Ahmed Issah, 26, was found guilty by magistrate Ruth Moyo. The magistrate said Issah did not waste the court’s time by pleading guilty before…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat INVESTIGATIONS into the US$4 million Ecobank robbery are gathering steam, with police activating international agencies to help track down the bandits involved. Police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that law enforcement agents had roped in the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), as well as the…
GLOBAL Renaissance Investments (GRI) is set to host the ninth edition of the Zimbabwe Infrastructure Summit and Awards at the Troutbeck Hotel in Nyanga next week. The event aims to accelerate infrastructure development projects, which are crucial in achieving the country’s Vision 2030, a plan to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-class economy. It is scheduled…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE trial of Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who faces allegations of posing as a medical professional at Mpilo Central Hospital, was yesterday postponed at the Tredgold Magistrates Court to Thursday. The accused is facing further allegations of violating bail conditions. Allegations are that Vanhuvaone, who was arrested last month and is out…
By Rutendo Ngara THE attempted murder trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Sunningdale MP Maureen Kademaunga continued yesterday at the Harare Magistrates Court with the lead investigating officer contradicting evidence presented before the courts. Kademaunga is being jointly charged with CCC councillor Clayd Mashozhera, Noel Munhuwei and Daudi Jessub on three counts of attempted…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw RETAILERS are pleading with authorities to remove value added tax (VAT) on rice and potato seeds. In a letter dated October 4 to Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, the president of the confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers Denford Mutashu said cabinet’s decision on zero VAT on rice and potato seeds should be implemented…
By Brandon Josphat THE ministries of Finance and Health are now working on modalities to procure new cancer machines and drugs by the end of this year after US$18 million was raised through the Sugar content tax. The tax was introduced in January 2024 as a way of bolstering the resources available for cancer diagnosis…
