Opinion & Analysis

Bridge economic gains, daily lives

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AS President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) and jointly opens the fourth session of the 10th Parliament today, Zimbabwe stands at a critical crossroads.The national conversation has rightly shifted from mere economic survival to the quality and inclusivity of our growth.Stakeholders across the board—from labour unions to business leaders—are united…

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Life & Arts

Mitambo fest closes on high note

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Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE seventh edition of the Mitambo International Theatre Festival closed on a high note, with healthy audiences and warmly received performances.Staged at Reps Theatre from September 22 to Saturday, the festival paired theatre with live music, offering a varied programme that kept the venue busy throughout the week.Performances were the main…

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Traditional healer jailed for python skin possession

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Yvonne Ncube A TRADITIONAL healer from Inyathi in Bubi District has been sentenced to two years in prison for possessing a python skin without a licence or permit.Given Ndlovu, 30, of Broom Village 8, was convicted at the weekend by magistrate Meggie Ruzive after pleading guilty to contravening a provision of the Parks and Wildlife…

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Mutare turns to multiple burials

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER MUTARE City Council is turning to double and multiple burials as the eastern border city grapples with dwindling cemetery space, with families now allowed to bury loved ones in existing graves under certain conditions.The move offers a new lifeline to families as two of the city’s major cemeteries, Yeovil and St Joseph’s,…

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Nyasha David wins in Econet competition

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R&B and Afro-pop musician Nyasha David was among 18 major winners in Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s iJoy Afta Joy Grand Draw held in Harare last week.The youthful singer walked away with a 3.5KV solar power system, joining a lucky group of customers who won big in the US$500,000 promotion. Six winners received smart homes, four drove…

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‘Community action vital for dementia care’

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Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES have called for greater public awareness and understanding of dementia to help families recognise the condition, overcome stigma and provide better care for affected people.Speaking during a campaign on dementia yesterday, Bulawayo proportional representation councillor Mercy Furanayi, who was standing in for mayor David Coltart, said a lack of understanding about…

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Govt vows sustained urban clean-up campaign

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERAUTHORITIES say the ongoing clean-up operation will continue until order is restored in towns and cities across the country, with local authorities being urged to reclaim public spaces and restore basic services.Addressing local authority officials in Kadoma yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Local Government, Tafadzwa Muguti, said the campaign, which…

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Long-awaited justice after decade-old rape

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Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A MAN who fled to South Africa after allegedly raping a nine-year-old relative in Gweru 15 years ago has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after his return to Zimbabwe brought the long-running case to an end.The offender, who was 19 when the offences were committed in 2011, was convicted of…

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Red Cross youth unite to keep humanity alive

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LIFESTYLE EDITOR OVER 120 youths from tertiary institutions across the country converged at Karumazondo Campsite in Marondera to discuss issues affecting young people at a weeklong camp organised by the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS).Themed Keeping Humanity Alive, the annual gathering ended on Saturday, with ZRCS Youth president Victor Chimhanda saying the event had grown…

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Court rejects flawed bribery appeal

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YVONNE NCUBE BULAWAYO ward 26 councillor Mpumelelo Moyo’s appeal against his conviction and sentence for demanding a US$20 000 bribe from a Bulawayo company has been struck off the High Court roll after his new lawyer failed to properly prepare the grounds of appeal.Moyo was convicted of bribery after he allegedly demanded US$20 000 from…

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