Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo THE police in Bulawayo have confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with two separate murder cases in Magwegwe and Cowdray Park. Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele detailed the first incident, which occurred in Magwegwe North. “On November 6, 2025, at around 10pm, the now deceased, Mongiwethu Godknows Dube, a…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in the Midlands have launched investigations into two separate murder cases that occurred in Maboleni and Mberengwa, in which two men were killed in violent circumstances. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Midlands police spokesperson, Emmanuel Mahoko, said the first incident occurred during a funeral in Mantiya Village under Chief…
MULTIPLE murder suspect Jason Muvevi is set to stand trial in March next year following his release from Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison Psychiatric Unit after his arrest in 2023. Yesterday, Muvevi appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing four counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder before being indicted to the High…
THE government has ordered an immediate halt to all development activities on Bulawayo’s wetlands, citing the need to protect the city’s fragile ecosystems amid rising environmental concerns. This action comes as urban centres have seen an influx of buildings being constructed on wetlands and other sensitive areas, including roadsides. In a notice published in the…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE Ministry of Women Affairs has called on the government and the private sector to increase employment opportunities for women as a strategic and long-term solution to reducing gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Speaking at Securico Security Services’ 27th anniversary celebrations in Harare at the weekend, chief director Lillian Matsika-Takaendesa in the…
THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) has launched the Comesa Yellow Card US dollar platform to enhance transparency and efficiency in the verification processes at border crossings. Speaking at the launch at the weekend, ICZ chairperson, James Mharadze, said the US dollar verification system is expected to reduce fraud, corruption, and minimise delays at border…
Takudzwa Dhambu ANTI-TRAFFICKING lobby group, Vhukharani Trust, has called on the public to exercise vigilance over a sharp rise in human trafficking risks targeting Zimbabweans during the festive season, citing increased travel, job hunting, and family movements that create fertile ground for traffickers. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the organisation’s founder and executive, Gerald…
Tapiwa Chirume MANYAME Rural District Council (RDC) has stepped up its fight against illegal settlements and unregulated land sales by deploying technology-driven surveillance systems, intensifying patrols, and tightening enforcement to safeguard communal land. Speaking during a recent full council meeting, the council’s chief executive officer, Farirai Guta, said the local authority was increasingly relying on…
FAITH leaders must champion road safety, urging churchgoers to exercise caution and not rely solely on prayer during the festive season. Speaking at the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ)’s 25th Annual Conference and Road Safety Workshop, the council’s president, Bishop Obert Matsveru, on Friday stated that faith leaders should help the nation minimise the…
Staff writer in Bulawayo BELARUS is committed to expanding educational cooperation with Zimbabwe, calling the partnership central to their growing diplomatic and developmental ties. Speaking during an education interface held on Friday at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, Belarus deputy head of mission Raman Kozyr said the relationship between the two nations had…
