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STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has set the deadline for the registration for June and November Ordinary and Advanced levels examinations. In a circular dated February 11, 2025 addressed to the permanent secretary of Primary and Secondary Education, Zimsec stated that candidates wishing to pay using local currency must complete their…

TWO brothers have been remanded in custody after appearing in the Western Commonage Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing robbery, rape, and attempted murder charges. Enock and Roy Mukumbi, both artisanal miners from Upper Rangemore, face multiple charges stemming from a string of attacks committed between December 2024 and February 2025 in various suburbs of Bulawayo. The…

TRADITIONAL leaders have urged the government to recognise the importance of indigenous knowledge systems in environmental preservation. Speaking at a stakeholders’ event in Hwange yesterday, Chiefs Council president, Mtshane Khumalo, emphasised that traditional leaders possess valuable knowledge to address environmental challenges. “Traditional leaders are custodians of indigenous knowledge systems, which are vital for local-level decision-making….

Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw TWO men from Mabvuku, Harare, appeared in court yesterday facing stock theft charges for allegedly stealing seven ostriches worth US$7 000 at a game park. Wisdom Supayi and Francis Office appeared before magistrate Isheunesu Matova facing three counts of stock theft at Haka Game Park in Msasa, Harare, and were remanded in…

Yvonne Ncube THABO and Desmond Mhlanga, 27-year-old twin brothers from Lobengula West, have been sentenced to 12 months in prison for contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act. The duo was found guilty of possessing a 4,5-metre python skin and suspected rhino horns without the required permits. Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Mahembe handed down the sentence, suspending…

Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man, 40, appeared before a Harare magistrate court yesterday facing allegations of raping his 15- year-old half-sister for months without her consent. He later allegedly tricked her to elope with him from Kezi in Matabeleland South Province to Dzivarasekwa in Harare. The accused appeared before magistrate Tilda Mazhande who advised him…

POLICE have arrested several drug peddlers and seized large quantities of dagga, along with thousands of bottles of cough syrup being misused as recreational drugs. This massive haul is part of a larger initiative to tackle the rising concerns of drug abuse across the country. The police operation, which took place last week, resulted in…

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has called on education stakeholders to equip students with essential skills to navigate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, promoting innovation and safeguarding human dignity. Unicef representative in Zimbabwe, Etona Ekole, yesterday emphasised the importance of preparing learners to harness AI tools while addressing ethical considerations. “As technological advancements accelerate and…

STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE Administration of Estates Amendment Act is set to become operational by the end of this month following its signing into law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The new law aims to enhance protection of widows, widowers, and orphans during disputes over deceased estates. It provides for the better and autonomous administration of…

Staff writer in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a woman from Emganwini after she allegedly attempted to kill her oneyear-eight-months-old son in a drugfuelled rage, leaving the toddler with a fractured skull and swollen eye. According to the police, the child’s aunt received an anonymous call on February 5, 2025, alerting her that the…