By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw NEARLY half of teenagers in the country are said to be abusing drugs and other substances. So says a joint report by the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), which adds that of the teenagers who start drinking early, many of them end up being alcoholics. Speaking to…
MR. UGLY, a contest that organisers say “celebrates beauty in ugliness,” is scheduled to bounce back next year after an eight-year hiatus. The last edition of the unusual pageant was held at Mtangaz Hideout in Ruwa where William Masvinu was again crowned the winner of the title. The “ugliest” man in the land walked away…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER WARRIORS assistant coach Takesure Chiragwi has called on his charges to be ruthless in front of goal if they are to entertain any chances of defeating Eswatini in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) preliminary round second leg match. The match, which is scheduled for Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, South Africa on…
SPORTS WRITER Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) is set to host the Africa Cricket Association (ACA)’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Harare on Saturday, 2 November. The important meeting will bring together top cricket administrators, officials and stakeholders from across Africa to discuss key initiatives and strategies to drive the growth and sustainability of cricket on the…
MANCHESTER City’s Rodri was a worthy winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or award, according to manager Pep Guardiola. The Spain midfielder saw off competition from Real Madrid duo Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham – who finished second and third respectively – to win the prize. Rodri was instrumental in City’s Premier League title victory in…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw TWELVE daring armed robbers allegedly pounced at Dahwe Chrome Mine in Mvurwi, Mashonaland Province, where they manhandled workers before robbing the mine accountant of US$120 000 and other valuables, including a vehicle. One of the suspected gang members, Taurai Pangai, yesterday appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing armed robbery charges and…
Rutendo Ngara A REGISTRAR of Companies, testifying yesterday in a matter in which a Harare couple allegedly defrauded former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono after changing directorship, said the directorship had not changed since 2009. Gono is reported to have lost $100 million in the unlawful transfer. Clark Makoni and his wife…
POPULAR Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has disclosed that she met her husband during an outing with one of her ex-boyfriends. Regina Daniels,…
By Cloud Fusire FC PLATINUM head coach Norman Mapeza is relishing the opportunity to make winning the title as difficult as possible for log leaders Simba Bhora, insisting that his side will not give up on their push for a fifth title in six years. The platinum miners were given an encouragement in their bid…
ZIMBABWE will host a first home Boxing Day Test in 28 years as well as its first ever New Year’s Test this festive season, Zimbabwe Cricket has said. The historic matches, which are part of a full tour by Afghanistan that also includes a limited-overs series, will both be staged in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe and Afghanistan…
