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Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says more than 500 companies and individuals were penalised for violating the exchange control Act since the introduction of the ZiG. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu said the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) froze the accounts of people who violated the…

By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw ZETDC has advised its customers that they will not be able to buy electricity tokens starting today because the company’s prepaid electricity token purchasing system is scheduled to undergo maintenance. In a statement yesterday, ZETDC urged customers to purchase enough electricity that can last until the maintenance process is completed on…

Rutendo Ngara STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A BENEFICIARY of this year’s presidential amnesty for prisoners, Shepherd Chenga appeared in court on Friday facing allegations of robbing his neighbours of US$1 000 and ZAR 3 000. Chenga, who was allegedly armed with an iron bar, catapult and knives when he committed the offence, appeared before magistrate Isheanesu…

By Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw RESIDENTS of Mutare are set to face a water crisis as the city council’s treatment plant is currently experiencing operational challenges and is unable to meet water demand. In a statement yesterday, City of Mutare said they would provide water to the residents through water bowsers and urged people to conserve…

FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has set aside a contingent ZiG220 million in the 2025 National Budget for by-elections and a possible referendum on the 2030 push. This comes amid escalating efforts by ruling Zanu PF bigwigs to persuade a reluctant President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his stay in power beyond 2028. Under the country’s Constitution,…

BY BRANDON JOSPHAT AUTHORITIES have expressed grave concerns over the soaring number of murder cases around the country involving family members and people living within the same communities. This comes after police recorded an alarming 47 murder cases between December 20 and 26 alone — including a horrendous incident in which a man allegedly assaulted…

POLICE in Bulawayo have urged men to prioritise their mental health and seek help during challenging times. This comes after law enforcers said from January to November 2024, the city recorded 35 cases of male suicides, raising concern about the mental well-being of men in the community. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday,…

BY BRANDON JOSPHAT CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) says next year it will use Parliament as an avenue to seek an all-inclusive dialogue in order for the country to move forward and create national consensus. This comes as the opposition has been pushing for dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu PF in a bid…