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POLICE say foreign robbers, especially from South Africa, are now pouncing on Zimbabwe, with some of them targeting to kidnap prominent people for ransom. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the latest development, adding some of the suspected robbery suspects arrested on Tuesday, including South Africans, were plotting abductions of local wealthy people. He confirmed…

By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw IN an effort to ensure that there is adequate medicine supplies in public health facilities, the government has purchased nearly 500 tonnes of drugs. This comes as the government recently expressed concern about the country’s low stocks of critical drugs.Speaking during the 2024 National Budget debate in the Senate on…

PIUS “Jamba” Mukandi, who was recently convicted of killing Moreblessing Ali and dumping her mutilated body in a disused well last year in Nyatsime, Chitungwiza, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. Jamba, who was arrested last year on a charge of murder, was convicted on December 4 this year by High Court judge,…

ASPIRING Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs loyal to party leader Nelson Chamisa are facing a fresh challenge. This comes as Sengezo Tshabangu, who asserts that he is the CCC’s interim secretary general, has warned that he will block their participation in key by-elections slated for early next year. His lawyer, Nqobani Sithole, confirmed to…

By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have directed all manufacturers contracted by the government to produce inputs under the presidential scheme to deliver the inputs directly to the beneficiaries to promote transparency and timeous distribution. The State-owned Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has been the sole distributor of government-funded farming inputs in the past.Speaking to the Daily…

By Rutendo Ngara THE Geo Pomona Waste Management Company has been granted a licence to produce 22 megawatts (mw) of electricity after it successfully met all the licensing requirements. This comes after the waste-to-energy firm recently scooped three awards at the Chartered Institute of Project Managers Zimbabwe projects management achievements awards — the environmental impact…

By Ketty Nyoni AS THE country continues to grapple with the cholera outbreak since the beginning of the year, nine people succumbed to the disease on Monday alone. This comes as authorities claimed recently that the measures they implemented to curb the spread of cholera were now bearing fruit as the country is starting to…

By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE have warned the public against taking the law into their own hands following the death of a suspected thief after he was fatally assaulted and filmed by a mob. In a statement yesterday, Bulawayo police provincial assistant spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said they have received two suspected murder cases which…

By Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi UNDER pressure authorities are scrambling to keep the lights on in the country during the festive season. This comes amid incessant breakdowns of antiquated Zesa equipment and seriously depressed water levels at the pivotal Kariba Dam. It also comes as many Zimbabweans are reeling from the current economic challenges…

By Brighton Muronzeyi and Hazel Marimbiza SIX recalled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs who are loyal to opposition leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday filed their nomination papers for the next February by-elections under the party’s name. This is despite a recent court ruling which barred 14 CCC lawmakers from contesting the December 9 by-elections under…