Takudzwa Dhambu and Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES have warned members of the public to expect more floods, as torrential rains continue to lash the country. In this regard, the head of forecasting at the Meteorological Services Department (MSD), James Ngoma, told the Daily News yesterday that communities in floodprone regions particularly needed to remain vigilant and…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE provincial magistrate Rufaro Panavanhu has jailed a man for two and a half years for having sexual intercourse with a minor—his wife’s younger sister—and attempting to terminate the resulting pregnancy.Darlington Chari was convicted of having extramarital sexual intercourse with a minor and the attempted unlawful termination of a pregnancy.For having…
Tapiwa Chirume HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume yesterday said the city council will offer discounts of up to 20 percent to ratepayers who settle their outstanding accounts between January 19 and February 15. Addressing the media in the capital, Mafume urged residents to take advantage of the special discount programme as the council seeks to improve…
AUTHORITIES say they have not banned clothing raw material imports, but limited duty-free access to registered and approved manufacturers. The move, the government said, was intended to protect and strengthen the local clothing manufacturing sector, lower production costs for genuine producers, and stimulate employment creation, value addition, exports, and new investment. In a notice in…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has candidly revealed that he is fully aware of Cabinet ministers and their deputies who are underperforming, adding that he won’t hesitate to dismiss them if they don’t shape up. In addition, Mnangagwa also says that the recent introduction of performance contracts for senior government officials has enhanced…
MINING company Chenxi Chengetayi Investment plans to move graves to facilitate gold mining operations in Shurugwi, Midlands province. Chenxi said yesterday that those with relatives of the graves need to come forward to register an appeal. “A notice is made in line with the Cemeteries Act … by Chenxi Chengetayi Investments Pvt Ltd through Zi-Heritage…
Hazel Marimbiza, Brighton Muronzereyi and Tapiwa Chirume AUTHORITIES have slashed a raft of vehicle ownership fees, as part of ongoing reforms that began last year, aimed at lifting the country and its economy. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Public Transport Organisation (ZPTO), Sam…
Tapiwa Chirume COMMUTERS are struggling with sharp fare increases in high-density suburbs despite stable fuel prices nationwide. This comes as fares in most high-density suburbs in Harare and Chitungwiza, which previously stood at US$1, have surged to between US$1,50 and US$2 per trip, despite fuel prices remaining relatively stable. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday,…
TAPIWA CHIRUME A MANICALAND mother failed to report her daughter’s drowning, believing mermaids would return her unharmed. Confirming the incident, Manicaland acting police spokesperson Wiseman Chinyoka said a formal report was only made the following day after a villager discovered the girl’s body floating in the river. “The 16-year-old, Eunice Mayo, drowned in Umvumvumvu River…
