POLICE say a man was stabbed to death over US$3 in Siyaphambili village, Filabusi, Matabeleland South province. In a statement yesterday, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi said police in Filabusi arrested Trymore Mangena “in connection with a case of murder in which Nkulumo Sibanda, 47, died at Siyaphambili Village on 03 October 2024 after being…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THERE is a renewed campaign by authorities to deal with worsening cases of corruption in the country quickly and decisively. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, Prosecutor General (PG) Loice Matanda-Moyo confirmed the push, adding that the intensified drive against graft was already under way and resulting in the…
By Lorreta Songola WHEN thousands of delegates visited Harare for the recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week and the SADC…
BY RUTENDO NGARA BULAWAYO High Court judge, Sijabuliso Siziba, has blasted a Hwange magistrate who presided over the case of one Necious Ndlovu who is facing two rape charges for grossly breaching his rights during the court process. Siziba ruled that the magistrate did not follow the correct trial procedure when he slapped the offender…
THE country’s telecommunications sector experienced a decline in voice traffic during the second quarter of 2024, while data and internet usage surged, highlighting a consumer shift toward data-centric services, according to the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz). The trend aligns with the Zimbabwean government’s goal of achieving a digital economy by 2030,…
AN ARTISANAL miner, Herbet Ruzive, was sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for fatally stabbing his colleague who was trying to refrain him from fighting. In her ruling, justice Philda Muzofa said Ruzive did not show any remorse and did not apologise to the family of the deceased, Tinashe Mahachi. She, however, suspended two years on…
By Masimba Makwembere THE Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) is set to introduce an electronic data capturing system for all farmers who will be given inputs ahead of the 2024/2025 cotton season. In a statement yesterday, AMA chief executive officer Clever Isaya urged farmers to go and register under the new system. “This year, the authority…
By Brandon Josphat josphatb@dailynews.co.zw THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the country will not experience harsh weather conditions which are expected to affect neighbouring South Africa. This comes after the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has implored the public to remain vigilant as October and November could be affected by heatwaves, severe storms and the…
ZANU PF long-serving member Jimayi Muduvuri has implored Mozambicans to vote for the ruling Frelimo party in order to preserve the gains of the liberation struggle. This comes as Mozambique is set to hold its general elections on 9 October with the ruling party optimistic of winning the polls after fielding a presidential candidate who…
By Rutendo Ngara ECOBANK says it is working closely with law enforcement agents to ensure that the armed robbers who stole US$4 million from its Parkade Branch in Bulawayo on Friday are brought to book. This comes as tongues continue to wag over the brazen robbery, as well as the amounts involved — after the…
