WATER is life but many Zimbabweans living in major cities are struggling to get the precious liquid. It is high time authorities came up with long-lasting solutions to deal with this perennial challenge. Although the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) and its partners recently supported the government to help 55 000 people get access to…
Anesu Mirisawu ENTERTAINMENT WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw THE long-awaited Jacaranda Music Festival will kick off today at Thornpark Polo Club in the capital, promising an unforgettable experience for music lovers. This three-day extravaganza, one of Zimbabwe’s premier annual arts events, brings together a stellar lineup of local and international acts, ensuring a full festival experience. Today’s lineup…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS INTERNATIONALLY renowned Bongo Flava artiste Diamond Platnumz is expected to jet in the country today for the much anticipated Kadoma Music Festival, set for tomorrow. Fresh off the success of his latest hit Komasava, which has amassed over 20 million views in just two months, the Tanzanian crooner will share the stage with…
POLICE are investigating a case in which armed robbers got away with US$4 million in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon. The robbers allegedly pounced on a security transit vehicle on the corner of Fife Street and 9th Avenue that was delivering money to a financial institution. Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident in a statement….
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa received a donation of 570 hospital beds, 560 wheelchairs, 1.2 million units of sanitary wear, and masks from churches at State House in Harare yesterday. This comes as the country’s health sector is struggling to provide adequate service owing to a myriad of challenges including shortage of drugs…
By Stella Madzivanyika and Masimba Makwembere EVEN people died and several others were injured in a road traffic accident along Wedza-Mutiweshiri Road in Mashonaland East on Wednesday. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident and urged people to strictly adhere to road rules. “Seven people were killed while nine others were injured when a…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A RETIRED Bulawayo teacher, 65, yesterday appeared in court before he was remanded in custody on charges of raping his tenant’s nine-year-old daughter he was teaching extra lessons. Lawrence Kanengoni appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Learner Khumalo and was remanded in custody to October 8. According to the State, on September…
By Rutendo Ngara HIGH COURT judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda yesterday postponed an application by two Harare businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu to have their constitutional issues to be heard before the Constitutional Court (ConCourt). This comes as the trial of the two accused kicked-off this week at the High Court where they are facing…
By Stella Madzivanyika THE RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT) and the British Embassy, on Wednesday launched the more than US$1 million “Causeway Revolving Fund” for women and youth in agribusiness. Speaking at the launch of the event in Harare yesterday, Karen Maturure, the ZADT communications officer said…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government says it is making efforts to implement compulsory standard measures to curb counterfeits and substandard products on the market. This comes after the Consumer Protection Commission recently said that at least 15 percent of the products sold in many retail shops across Zimbabwe are counterfeit. Speaking during the commemoration…
