PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last night appointed Zanu PF senator Lovemore Matuke as minister of State for National Security with immediate effect. Prior to his latest appointment, Matuke was minister of Presidential Affairs responsible for devolution. The new appointment was announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya in a terse statement. Rushwaya…
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga says energy access remains one of the most pressing issues for neighbours Zimbabwe and Zambia. Speaking at the first-ever Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit in Victoria Falls on Monday night, Chiwenga stressed the importance of addressing the low electricity access rate in the two countries that severely impacts the well-being of many…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zwFARMERS must prioritise forage production in order to deal with the impact of climate change on livestock.This was said by Agriculture parliamentary portfolio committee chairperson Felix Maburutse at the livestock production systems-Zimbabwe project (Lips-Zim) policy dialogue in Harare yesterday.This comes as the El Nino-induced drought has resulted in the loss of 9 941…
By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zwA MAN from Waterfalls in Harare was yesterday granted US$50 bail for allegedly raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl who is a house helper in the area.Darlington Kashanhai appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who remanded him to December 2.It is the State’s allegations that on October 1 2024, Kashanhai met the girl…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE ministry of Health has reported that 17 cases of anthrax in human beings were recorded last week alone in Mashonaland East and Midlands provinces. In a statement, the ministry said the number of cases since the beginning of the year is now 421. “The disease surveillance report for the week…
STATE-OWNED mortgage lender National Building Society (NBS) has set aside US$1 million to uplift small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Addressing delegates at the launch of the SME Fund in Harare recently, NBS managing director Sifiso Mahlangu said the building society faced funding challenges to incorporate the SMEs. This, he said, forced NBS to approach their…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF Harare province secretary for security Voyage Dhambuza yesterday appeared before a magistrate court facing charges of allegedly invading council land in Crowborough, Harare, and parcelling it out to home seekers. Dhambuza appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing charges of contravening Town and Country Planning Act.He was remanded to January 13 2025.According…
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Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AFTER the lukewarm reception of his previous album, Nada Pachiputukezi, gospel musician and preacher Mambo Dhuterere is enjoying renewed acclaim with his latest project, Kudenga Kuna Manuwero. The album, unveiled yesterday, quickly captured fans’ attention. “On this album, I returned to my original sound, the style that resonates with music lovers,” said…
RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man, who allegedly forged a retailer’s receipt after buying three bags of fertiliser before allegedly receiving 36 other bags, appeared before a magistrate court yesterday facing fraud and forgery charges. Victor Vambe appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi where he was released on US$100 bail. According to the State led by prosecutor…

