CHIEF WRITER SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday host President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Pretoria for the Fourth Session of the South Africa-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), as the two neighbouring countries seek to deepen bilateral cooperation.In a statement, the Presidency of South Africa said the meeting would provide an opportunity for the two Heads…
Brighton Muronzereyi ZIMBABWE is successfully transitioning past its history of load-shedding, the minister of Energy July Moyo asserted yesterday.He told the Daily News that enhanced domestic electricity generation, cost-reflective tariffs and strategic integration into regional energy markets were increasingly enabling power utility Zesa to meet national demand.“We want to assure the nation that Zesa will…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER KARIBA mayor Ralph Maoneyi has called for a complete overhaul of the town’s lake transport system following the fatal capsizing of a Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) vessel last week, with search operations still underway for those reported missing.The tragedy, which claimed several lives, has renewed calls for stronger safety measures and…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER MEN have been challenged to take a more active role in family planning by considering modern contraceptive methods such as vasectomy.Vasectomy is a simple permanent procedure that prevents a man from fathering children by blocking the tubes that carry sperm.The call comes as the government seeks to reduce the unmet need for…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER POPE Leo XIV has expressed deep sorrow over the Lake Kariba ferry disaster that has so far claimed 94 lives, including numerous children.In a telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin yesterday, the Pope said he was “deeply saddened” to learn of the accident and extended his “heartfelt condolences”…
Rutendo Ngara CHIEF Murinye, born Ephias Munodawafa, has been cleared of extortion charges by the Masvingo Regional Court following a criminal dispute with local businessman Philemon Mutangiri over the operations of Riverton Academy.Regional magistrate Innocent Bepura granted the traditional leader’s application for discharge at the close of the prosecution’s case, completely exonerating him of the…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER HIGH Court judge Justice Custom Kachambwa has granted US$500 bail to Hezy Motors Logistics director Hazel Mafu, who is accused of duping 79 people in a vehicle importation scheme.She was ordered to surrender her passport, report every Friday at the nearest police station and not interfere with witnesses until the matter…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THREE armed robbers who went on a violent robbery spree in Kadoma, targeting homes and businesses, have been sentenced to a combined 70 years in prison.The three — Misheck Mutetwa, 30, Lordshare Chimanya, 29, and Kudakwashe Mapfiravana, 27 — were arrested on April 30 following a series of robberies committed in Kadoma…
Leading financial services institution Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has launched StanPay, a mobile wallet designed to provide accessible, affordable, and convenient transaction solutions…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITEREIGHTEEN robbers who stormed businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws’ residence in Marondera last year and stole US$74 000 have been jailed for a combined 950 years.The gang was convicted of 10 counts of armed robbery and two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm.According to the State, led by prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti, the…
