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THE government is committed to ensure that by 2030 every place in Zimbabwe would have access to Internet connection, minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT), Postal and Courier Services Jenfan Muswere, has said. Speaking during the celebrations of the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) at Murombedzi Growth Point, Mashonaland West, yesterday, Muswere said…

THE late businessman and socialite Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure’s sisters, Juliet and Neria, have approached the High Court seeking the release of his two vehicles, a Bentley and Rolls Royce Ghost, held by the police. Ginimbi died while facing two criminal charges of fraud involving tax evasion resulting in the vehicles being seized by the police…

Andile Tshuma BULAWAYO residents are up in arms with city fathers over water reconnection fees which they claim are exorbitant. This comes at a time the cash-strapped local authority has embarked on a water disconnection spree as it seeks to force residents to reduce the ballooning water and rates bill of over $2 billion. Speaking…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s legitimacy challenger Sybeth Musengezi has been freed on $30 000 after a week-long detention on allegations of joining Zanu PF on false pretences. He is accused of fraudulently becoming a member of Zanu PF and attaining a position in the youth wing using a fake residential address following his High Court application…

Rumbidzai Ngwenya STAFF WRITER ngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) yesterday launched a global initiative that will offer young people from across Zimbabwe an opportunity to present their innovations and have a chance to compete at a global level. Running for the third time in Zimbabwe, the ImaGen Ventures Global Youth Challenge is designed…

THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has challenged stakeholders in the fight against child marriages to do more as the scourge remains deeply entrenched in communities across the country. Statistics provided by the coalition in its report titled “Assessing effectiveness of the Zimbabwe National Orphans Care Policy in Protecting Marginalised and Vulnerable Children,”…

Hazel Marimbiza FOLLOWING an increase in crime allegedly committed by machete gangs in Gwanda, police have roped in the town council and willing residents as part of stretching out to curb the ever increasing crime rates. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Gwanda mayor Njabulo Siziba said the move would see residents taking part in…

Andile Tshuma A BOTSWANA government delegation is in the country for an engagement with their Zimbabwean counterparts over an increase in stock theft cases happening between the borders of the two countries. The delegation is currently in Bulawayo where it is being hosted by the Veterinary Department Services together with the Agriculture and Home Affairs…

Hazel Marimbiza POLICE have implored traditional leaders to assist in curbing murder crimes among family members, as cases continue to soar in the country. This comes at a time police have been conducting numerous awareness campaigns urging all stakeholders to respect the sanctity of life. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, pictured,…