By Jeffrey Muvundusi Brandon Josphat and Blessings Mashaya STAFF WRITERS ADRENALINE junkies who were hoping to see huge marches around the country, as well as day-long running battles between police and protesters, were left bitterly disappointed yesterday. After all the social media hype, and the relentless huffing and puffing around the so-called “M31” demos by…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say it is making significant strides in the fight against cholera, as evidenced by a de crease in reported cases across the country. This comes as the country had experienced a spike in cholera cases in Mashonaland Central and West provinces in the past few weeks. According to statistics,…
Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITERdhambut@dailynews.co.zw HEAVY rains received during the 2024/25 season have damaged 92 schools across the country, Unicef has confirmed. In its latest situational report, Unicef said the damages on the schools happened since the start of the rainy season at the end of last year. “The most affected areas include Manicaland (Chipinge – 23…
THE government and its partners have expressed concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in Bulawayo, which are being fuelled by drug abuse. Recent statistics from the National AIDS Council (Nac) reveal that approximately 2,000 girls in Bulawayo fell pregnant in the last 18 months. Speaking during a drug awareness campaign, Zimbabwe Liberated Girl…
By Rutendo Ngara THE State has urged Harare magistrate Sharon Rakafa to impose stiff sentences on former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs and their accomplices convicted last week. Former Mkoba MP Amos Chibaya, ex-Budiriro legislator Costa Machingauta, Monica Mukwada, Aletta Viremai, and Lancelot Tungwarara were found guilty of participating in an unlawful gathering at…
OLD Mutual Zimbabwe (Old Mutual) will focus on boosting uptake of pension and long-term savings products as it seeks to strengthen its capital base, a top company executive has said. By encouraging individuals to prioritise their financial futures, the company seeks to enhance its own financial stability and play a pivotal role in fostering national…
ALL eyes today will be on the impact, if any, of the planned mass protests around the country that are fronted by some disgruntled war veterans and other obscure groups. The day of reckoning for those behind the mooted demonstrations comes amid little evidence of public support for the marches on the ground, which are…
AGRICULTURAL Finance Corporation (AFC) Holdings wants to monetise its vast tracts of peri-urban land during the first half of 2025 as it seeks to unlock capital to finance operations across its subsidiaries. AFC, which was established following the restructuring of Agribank in 2021, is wholly owned by Mutapa Investment Fund, the country’s sovereign fund. It…
By Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw GIFT Kudakwashe Machinga was yesterday officially installed as the new United Methodist Church in Zimbabwe (UMC) bishop at a ceremony held at the Chisipite New Methodist Circuit, Harare, attended by thousands of church members. Bishop Machinga, who was a pastor, takes over from Bishop Eben Nhiwatiwa who has retired. “Today is…
THE country’s second city is battling a critical shortage of ambulances. Speaking during a pass-out parade for graduating firefighters at the weekend, the city’s chamber secretary, Sikhangele Zhou, said the metro only had seven ambulances — when 30 were needed to be able to offer optimal services. “We only have seven out of the required…
