THE row over leadership of Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church is far from over after the late leader Tadewu Mugodhi’s son, Washington, has been dragged to the High Court for allegedly imposing himself to the throne. In an application filed by the church, the supposed acting bishop Tonnie Sigauke is seeking a declaratory order confirming Aaron…
THE Japanese embassy in Zimbabwe has provided US$3,8 million for the acquisition of medical and hospital equipment in a bid to assist the country’s response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and other diseases, the Daily News reports. This comes as the government recently approved the Health ministry’s system overhaul strategy which will see it anchored…
Vasco Chaya STAFF WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw A MACHETE- WIELDING robber was shot dead in Esigodini on Friday by law enforcers after resisting arrest, the police have confirmed. The police urged criminal elements to always comply with lawful orders. “The ZRP is warning all criminal elements committing crimes and in the process try to resist lawful arrest…
BUSINESS WRITER FUNERAL assurers said its members have begun reviewing premiums which had been deferred due to increased number of companies and individuals who have stopped contributing due to disruption of normal business operations by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking during a virtual insurance and pensions mentorship programme at the weekend, Zimbabwe Association of Funeral…
Maxwell Sibanda ASSISTANT EDITOR THE government must lift the suspension on by-elections as the ban stifles democracy and violates the rights of Zimbabweans to express themselves politically, analysts contend. Statutory Instrument 225A suspended the holding of by-elections for an indefinite period, citing the need to protect citizens and election officials from the Covid-19 pandemic. This…
Tarisai Machakaire Staff writter machakairet@dailynews.co.zw BLUESTAR Investments (Pvt) Ltd (Bluestar), a company in the business of animal husbandry, has sued Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka for US$8,1 million which was lost when their farm was compulsorily acquired by the government. In summons filed before the High Court, Bluestar is suing Masuka, and 53 people that are…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE West’s sanctions on Zimbabwe are like “weapons of mass destruction” which are hurting ordinary people, with the potential to undermine the country’s unity and peace, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, pictured, has said, the Daily News reports. Mnangagwa also said yesterday that sanctions were hurting the government’s plans to turn…
Mugove Tafirenyika ZIMBABWEANS have commended the continuing stability in the prices of goods and services in the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, both consumers and business leaders said the stabilising prices were affording them the chance to plan ahead — unlike what was obtaining previously. This comes as Zimbabwe is beginning to enjoy…
ZIMBABWE’S economy is expected to rebound next year, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said at the weekend. The IMF said the country’s gross domestic product would grow by 4,2 percent next year , a strong rebound from a slump of 10,4 percent it projects this year owing mainly to Covid-19. In its October regional economic…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE Thokozani Khupe-led opposition MDC has called for the unconditional removal of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States of America and its Western allies saying they were hurting ordinary Zimbabweans, the Daily News reports. This comes as Sadc nations yesterday commemorated the Anti-Sanctions Day under the…
