SENGEZO Tshabangu, who asserts that he is the interim secretary-general of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has scored a major court victory. So significant was yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling that political analysts said it could have serious implications for embattled CCC leader Nelson Chamisa and his close party allies, who have been dismissing Tshabangu…
By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE stage is set for another bruising election battle between the ruling Zanu PF and the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) early next year. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa set February 3 as the date for by-elections in six constituencies where CCC MPs were recently recalled. National Assembly Speaker…
THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) yesterday released the 2023 Grade 7 results, which show a 5.48 percent increase in the pass rate compared to the previous year. Announcing the release of the results yesterday, Zimsec board chairperson Eddie Mwenje said the increase in the pass rate can be attributed to the return of a…
By Ashley Moyo SENIOR STAFF WRITER moyoa@dailynews 3 Ktv will tonight provide live coverage of the inaugural Zimbabwe Annual Film and Television…
Brandon Josphat SENIOR STAFF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw IN AN eff ort to promote Independent Power Producers (IPPs), authorities have given Geo Pomona Waste Management the green light to generate 22 megawatts at its dumpsite in Harare. This comes after the waste-toenergy company last week received the 2023 sustainability innovation champion award, an event hosted by Zimbabwe…
THE government is mulling amendments to the Electoral Act to include a cut-off time for electoral court challenges. This is intended to give the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) enough time to prepare for elections. Speaking in the National Assembly this week, after he was questioned by opposition MPs about why Zec had delayed distributing ballot…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night fired the deputy minister of Industry and Commerce Roy Bhila with immediate effect. In a statement, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya said Mnangagwa had exercised his constitutional powers to fire Bhila. “His Excellency the President of Zimbabwe … has, in terms of Section 108 (1a) of…
By Ketty Nyoni THE country’s education sector has received a funding boost of nearly US$49 million from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) meant to ensure quality learning and improved access to educational opportunities. Unicef and Campaign for Female Education (Camfed) are the grant agents that would ensure effective and efficient programme implementation. Speaking at…
Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) says it is ready to assist the country execute its economic reforms through a staff monitoring programme to enhance economic development. Addressing the media at State House, Harare, after paying a courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday, IMF director African department Abebe Aemro Sezassie said…
SENGEZO Tshabangu, who asserts that he is the interim secretary-general of the strife-torn Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), says he is now busy preparing for the party’s elective congress. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday as the CCC’s internal wars become more intractable, Tshabangu said he would soon unveil a “roadmap with clear sign posts”…
