THE police have established a dedicated unit to combat the growing proliferation of fraudsters across the country.This comes as the country is witnessing a surge in complaints, particularly from urban communities.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said the new unit would deal with all reported cases.“We have received several…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says the city is facing indefinite citywide water supply interruptions following recurring power outages at critical raw water pump stations supplying the city.BCC town clerk Christopher Dube yesterday said the disruptions began last week after faults developed on electricity transformers supplying the Umzingwane Pump Station and the Inyankuni Pump Station.“The…
THE government has pledged to urgently revive operations at Siya So in Mbare, Harare, following a devastating fire that destroyed equipment, materials and sources of livelihood for cooperative members operating at the complex.This comes as at least seven out of 14 members of the cooperative lost property and income-generating equipment, with thousands of dollars’ worth…
THE family of the late former Zanu PF central committee member, Blessed Geza, says it bears no grudges against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ruling party, amid no official pronouncements over his hero status.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — family spokesperson, Five Geza, also stressed yesterday that although they…
THE Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Workers Union (ZDAMWU) has intensified calls for reforms in the mining sector, pushing for mandatory health insurance for mine workers, improved safety standards, and stricter enforcement of environmental rehabilitation.Addressing delegates at the union’s annual national council meeting in Bulawayo at the weekend, ZDAMWU general secretary Justice Chinhema said most miners…
THE rape trial of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya is set to commence today at the Harare Magistrates Court.Magaya, who allegedly raped four congregants, is out on US$3000 bail.The State alleges that one of the complainants is a 24-year-old woman from Harare, who, along with her family, was a congregant at Magaya’s…
A HARARE man is in trouble after he allegedly raped a mentally challenged woman in Waterfalls suburb on the eve of Valentine’s Day.Phillip Mubaira, who is facing one count of rape, was remanded in custody to today for bail consideration.The State led by Shambadzeni Fungura alleges that on Friday at around 2000 hours, Mubaira went…
PARAMOUNT Garments has secured a High Court victory after successfully challenging its insurer’s attempt to substitute a cash pay-out for the reconstruction of its fire-damaged factory in Southerton, Harare.The dispute arose following a fire that broke out at the company’s premises on December 4, 2023, destroying a building and causing extensive damage to plant equipment…
THE proposed constitutional amendments that were recently approved by the Cabinet are designed to strengthen governance in the country and to safeguard national stability.So says Attorney General Virginia Mabiza, who also firmly rejects claims that the impending reforms are tailored for President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s benefit.Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the indefatigable Mabiza…
SOME victories in sport have the power to shape destinies. Like Zimbabwe’s upset of Australia in the T20 World Cup on Friday.It is undoubtedly Zimbabwe’s sweetest moment since the nation’s reintegration into international cricket after the late former president Robert Mugabe’s authoritarian government nipped a promising era and forced the majority of cricketers to leave…
