SUSPECTED armed robbers have shot and killed members of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide Division, who had tracked them to Masvingo Province. One of the detectives died on the scene while the other one succumbed to the gunshot wounds en route to Masvingo Provincial Hospital. The two slain cops had tracked the suspected robbers…
SENATORS have urged courts to expedite corruption cases, warning that judicial delays undermine public accountability and confidence in the justice system.Debating the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) report for the year 2024 in the Senate last week, Matabeleland South Senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa said prolonged trials risk weakening the deterrent effect of the courts and called for…
A MULTI-MILLION-DOLLAR housing project for civil servants is nearing completion in Bulawayo, marking a major step toward reducing the national housing backlog.Government recently reaffirmed its commitment to the initiative during a high-level tour of newly constructed homes in Mbundane and Rangemore.The minister of Public Service, Edgar Moyo, last week emphasised that the provision of shelter…
THE country’s crop is beginning to regain vigour following recent rains that ended a dry spell threatening the 2025-26 agricultural season.The department of Agricultural Rural Development Advisory Services (Ardas) confirmed the recovery.Ardas chief director Medaline Magwenzi stressed that while the rains had not been evenly distributed, most areas were now receiving adequate moisture.“The crops are…
THREE men have been arrested in Makonde, Mashonaland West, in connection with a murder case that occurred this past Thursday.Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the murder case.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Norman Tsotsi, Liberty Mareba and Tafirenyika Mareba in connection with a case of murder which occurred at Mapfungwe Shopping…
A BOGUS Zimbabwe Republic Police officer has – Simbarashe Rondozai appeared inn court on allegations teaming up with a former manager at…
ZIMBABWE expects tobacco deliveries to reach 400 million kilogrammes this season as auction floors prepare to open next week.The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) projection follows a record-breaking previous season where 355 million kilogrammes generated US$1,2 billion.This represents a significant recovery and growth trajectory compared to the 232 million kilogrammes produced during the prior…
AT LEAST 23 000 Chitungwiza households will benefit from reduced sewage overflows following the completion of critical infrastructure upgrades, authorities say.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Chitungwiza Municipality spokesperson Tafadzwa Kachiko said sewer challenges affecting the dormitory town were concentrated in specific hotspots rather than across the entire municipality.“Let me begin by acknowledging that there…
THE government has assured farmers of its readiness for the 2026 winter wheat season following a successful 2025-2026 summer cropping period.In an update, the director of Agricultural Engineering and Mechanisation Services in the ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Nhlanhla Magama, said sufficient combine harvester and land preparation capacity had been secured…
THREE Bulawayo men appeared in court for allegedly assaulting a suspected thief and leaving him for dead in a bushy area.The accused, Sibusiso Ndlovu, 28, Themba Ncube, 30 and Mthokozisi Moyo, 26, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mark Dzira facing a charge of attempted murder. They all pleaded not guilty to the charge.The State alleges that…
