FOR years, urban centres across Zimbabwe have teetered on the brink of structural lawlessness.From Harare’s congested streets and rampant illegal vending to unbridled littering and reckless traffic violations in cities like Bulawayo and Kadoma, local authorities have appeared virtually powerless to maintain order.City municipal officers have long been derided as toothless watchdogs—able to issue warnings…
Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITER LOG leaders Scottland return to domestic action this weekend as they face arch-rivals MWOS FC in a crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at the ceremonial home of Zimbabwean football, Rufaro Stadium, on Saturday.Mabviravira were not in PSL action last weekend as they were taking part in the Toyota Cup…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER SECURITY forces, local authorities, and traditional leaders have launched a coordinated nationwide crackdown to dismantle land barons and eradicate illegal land sales.This operation follows a directive by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to end corruption, abuse of public office, and criminality in land administration amid growing concern over land barons who have defrauded thousands…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES are watching closely those who appear hellbent on creating chaos in the country, President Emmerson Mnangagwa warned yesterday.Addressing the Zanu PF politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa also urged Zimbabweans to remain united in the interest of the nation.This comes as pressure groups and political activists have called for a national shutdown tomorrow,…
Emmanuel Marambe The Northern Region Soccer League Super 8 tournament explodes to life in the capital tomorrow as former top flight sides Harare City and Cranborne Bullets clash in the first quarter-final at Callies Sports Club.Both Harare City and Cranborne Bullets, who ended the first half of the MCM Estates-NRSL campaign in second and seventh…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER VENDORS and residents groups have cautiously welcomed proposed municipal police arresting powers, but warned that robust safeguards against abuse are critical.The concerns follow Cabinet’s Tuesday approval of the proposed Municipal Police and Courts Bill, which seeks to establish municipal police and municipal courts to strengthen enforcement of local authority by-laws.While stakeholders agreed…
POLITICAL EDITOR THE commissioning of Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga will enhance regional trade, migration management, and local economic growth, officials say.This comes after Vice President Kembo Mohadi officially commissioned the Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga last week, marking a major milestone in the government’s drive to modernise border infrastructure and strengthen regional connectivity.The Kasambabezi…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo MINING industry players are exploring new growth opportunities and advancing value-addition initiatives at Mine Entra 2026 that started yesterday in Bulawayo.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — yesterday, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) chief executive officer Wellington Takavarasha said the platform would be used to showcase opportunities within…
Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo A BULAWAYO man has been jailed for 12 months after being caught driving a bus carrying 50 passengers while heavily intoxicated. Newtan Marova, 47, of Nkulumane suburb, appeared before magistrate Busani Sibanda.He pleaded guilty on Tuesday to driving with a prohibited concentration of alcohol in his blood, in contravention of a section…
Tapiwa Chirumeand Yvonne NcubeSTAFF WRITERS AN 84-YEAR-OLD Buhera man burned to death after a fire guard blaze he started suddenly shifted in strong winds. Fibion Munjoma, of Mupariri Village under Chief Nyashanu in Dorowa, Buhera, was making fire guards near his cattle pen when strong winds caused the blaze to spread rapidly towards him.Confirming the…

