POLICE in Bulawayo have called on lawmakers to craft laws that give drug dealers stiffer jail sentences. The police also raised concerns that drug traffickers continued dealing in dangerous drugs after their arrest and on their release on bail, they boasted that they were “untouchable”. Speaking at a drug awareness campaign in Cowdray Park yesterday,…
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has said that in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatments will be paid for by insurance companies or the government…
By Rutendo Ngara FORMER Zanu PF Kambuzuma MP Tinashe Maduza yesterday appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing charges of allegedly defrauding a home seeker of US$16 025. Magistrate Dennis Mangosi remanded him in custody to today for his bail application. According to the State led by prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi, in 2017, the complainant —…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) says authorities must harshly punish officials derailing development by misappropriating public funds. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZCC administrator Mbongeni Dube said holding corrupt public office bearers accountable would propel the government towards achieving its Vision 2030. “As clergy, we strongly condemn corrupt activities in the public office…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberem@dailynews.co.zw A MELFORT-BASED lithium mining company is being accused of conniving with corrupt Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) officials to illegally extract water from a neighbouring horticulture farm. This has seriously affected the day-to-day operations of Utopia Fresh Exporters owned by Michael Ndoro. Ndoro has since written to Zinwa chief executive Taurayi Maurikira…
AS the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicked off under the theme “Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future,” a critical component of this year’s event has been the financial literacy training session hosted by Old Mutual. Agriculture is the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP, exports, and employment. However,…
THE inaugural ‘The List’ awards to celebrate and honour “individuals driving impactful changes in their communities” are set to be held in Harare in November. The are being organised by Identities Media Holdings, a female-owned media organisation. “This prestigious initiative recognises and honours selfless individuals driving impactful change in their communities across various fields, embodying…
BUSINESSMAN Justice Mayor Wadyajena yesterday took back his fleet of vehicles from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) after the courts ordered their release. The vehicles, a Lamborghini, BMW X6 and 23 trucks, were seized by Zacc two years ago when the flamboyant businessman had been arrested together with Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) executives in…
KADOMA businessman Jimayi Muduvuri is set to establish schools for people living with disabilities (PWDs) across the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Muduvuri said the schools would provide free education for PWDs. “After opening various hospitals to cater for people living with disabilities and war veterans, I discovered that PWDs are facing challenges to get…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO Bulawayo men have appeared in court facing allegations of seizing a mine and digging gold ore worth over US$4 000 on three consecutive days. Irvine Bhekinkosi Msimanga and Brighton Nyoni yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of contravening the Mines Act and another of robbery. …
