THE latest figures released by the Bulawayo Fire and Ambulance Service are a devastating indictment of our collective civic responsibility.A 75 percent surge in veld fires in a single month is not merely a statistical anomaly; it is an environmental tragedy unfolding in real time right on our doorstep.Out of 126 fire emergencies attended to…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR THE fresh calls by some civil society groups for inclusive national dialogue, following the recent enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 (CAA3), have the net effect of creating a crisis which doesn’t exist.So says Zanu PF’s secretary for Legal Affairs in the politburo, Ziyambi Ziyambi, who argues further that such demands…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE regional magistrate has dismissed a bail application by Hezy Motors Logistics director Hazel Silibaziso Mafu, who is accused of defrauding 79 people, ruling that she is a flight risk.Regional magistrate Jesse Kufa said the State had presented compelling reasons to deny bail after assessing submissions from both the prosecution…
Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITER NORMAN Mapeza says his table-topping side is not pressing the panic button despite seeing their seven-point lead in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) cut to just two points by in-form Hardrock.This comes after Mabviravira were held to a frustrating goalless draw by arch-rivals MWOS FC at Rufaro Stadium on…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER MALIAN music icon Salif Keita is set to return to Zimbabwe for a once-off performance at the Ecobank Legends Night Africa concert at Alex Sports Club in Harare on September 26.Founded by the Intotal Band, the Legends Night concert which was created to celebrate and honour the living and departed legendary…
Shamaine Chirimunjiri INTRODUCING mandatory screening for pregnant women will mitigate Zimbabwe’s high incidence of postpartum depression.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — health experts said yesterday that doing this was vital as it would enable the early detection of the mental health disorder, ensure the timely treatment of the medical…
Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER AWARD-WINNING Afro-contemporary music group Fusion 5 Mangwiro is set to stage the second edition of its AcoFusion Sessions this Friday at Cresta Jameson Hotel in Harare, promising fans a unique acoustic experience centred on intimate storytelling and live instrumentation.Dubbed AcoFusion Sessions Chapter 2: The Strings of the Ancestors, the show will feature…
HAZEL MARIMBIZA THE minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, has urged Zimbabwe to embrace cryptocurrency, arguing that formal regulation will unlock economic opportunities while protecting vulnerable local investors.Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and operates on blockchain technology, allowing users to transfer value without relying on traditional banking systems.While…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE June Ordinary Level examination results recorded a decline in performance, while the Advanced Level pass rate improved significantly, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has said.Zimsec board chairperson Paul Mapfumo said the June examination session remained largely a supplementary sitting for candidates seeking to improve grades in selected subjects rather than…
Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe and Westgate in Harare were transformed into vibrant pockets of Asia over the weekend as the inaugural Asian Cultural Festival lived up to its promise of celebrating the continent’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.The two-day festival, which concluded on Saturday, brought together seven Asian nations in an…
