Editorial Comment

Government cancer move commendable

ZIMBABWE’S innovative approach to fighting cancer is truly commendable! The government’s implementation of the sugar content tax in January 2024 has already raised an impressive US$18 million, which will be utilised to procure vital cancer machines and drugs for public health centres. Speaking in the National Assembly, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube last week said the…

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Life & Arts

Emotional Selmor leaves stage in huff

Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw SONGBIRD Selmor Mtukudzi stormed off the stage after emotions got the better of her during a performance on Saturday during the first day of the two-day Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of Arts (OMIFA) held Pakare Paye Arts Centre. The daughter of the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, who was only added to…

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Sport

DeMbare knocked out

DYNAMOS were dumped out of the Caf Confederation Cup yesterday following a penalty shootout defeat by Orapa United of Botswana in a first round, second leg tie at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown.  Defeat for DeMbare also meant they missed out on a windfall from the competition with the teams that qualify for the…

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News

400 malaria cases in seven days

THE ministry of Health says it recorded 400 cases of malaria and one death last week alone in Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland East provinces. In a statement, the ministry said 67 of the victims are children below the age of five.  “In the weekly disease surveillance report for the week ending 08 September 2024, 400…

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High Court judge blasts magistrate

By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw IN A surprising turn of events, High Court judge Easther Mungwari has blasted an Epworth magistrate who convicted three offenders and sentenced them to community service exceeding the set limit. Justice Mungwari said community service should not exceed 19 weeks, but the trial magistrate who presided over the three cases sentenced…

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Top Stories

‘ED has spoken on 2030 march’… Mabhiza says, discourages speculation on issue

Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWEANS should not worry themselves about the campaign for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2030, as he has pronounced himself clearly on the issue. So says Attorney-General Virginia Mabhiza, who told the Daily News at the weekend that it made more sense for members of the public to rely…

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‘Zimbabwe almost landmine free’

By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government says with the assistance of developmental partners, 95 percent of the land which was infested with landmines has been de-mined. This comes after the United Kingdom (UK) last week unveiled US$5.5 million to Zimbabwe to remove wartime landmines in Mashonaland East and Central provinces. The deadly landmines were laid…

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Zanu PF downsizes conference delegates

By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri says the party will reduce the number of delegates for their next month’s annual conference to ensure safety and minimise road traffic accidents. This comes as more than 4 000 delegates, including diplomats were expected to attend the conference, which will be held at the…

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