Anesu Mirisawu SONGBIRD Feli Nandi has hit the road with a nationwide tour as part of her build-up to the much-anticipated Fill Up HICC show set for August. Dubbed the Road to Fill Up HICC, the tour will see the songstress connect with fans across the country while building momentum towards her big night at…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOBULAWAYO’S council-run schools are recording improved pass rates, but poverty, inadequate facilities, and the non-payment of fees continue to weigh heavily on education quality, the city’s Health, Housing, and Education Committee has revealed.An assessment by the committee shows that while some schools were performing well, others were struggling under socio-economic pressures affecting both…
Shamaine ChirimujiriBUSINESS players must implement practical interventions to reduce emissions, particularly in the agriculture and energy sectors, the ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife has said.Speaking at the low emission breakfast meeting in Harare on Tuesday, the chief director for environment, climate and wildlife, Washington Zhakata, who was represented by the acting director of the…
Tapiwa ChirumeTHE death toll from a horrific road traffic accident on Tuesday along the Harare–Nyamapanda highway has risen from 14 to 17, police have confirmed.The accident occurred at the 176 km peg when a Malawi-bound bus traveling from Cape Town, South Africa, was involved in a crash at around 1pm.In a statement last night, national…
Masimba MakwembereZIMBABWE is intensifying efforts to boost food security, with the government targeting an increase in irrigated land to 350 000 hectares from the current 257 000.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said irrigation development remained a key strategy to shield agricultural production from the…
Masimba MakwembereIN a significant boost to Zimbabwe’s public health sector, Delta Beverages yesterday commenced the nationwide distribution of 100 state-of-the-art hospital beds, fulfilling a major philanthropic pledge made during the 10th anniversary of its National Castle Lager Braai Day.The handover ceremony, held at Sally Mugabe Hospital in Harare, marked the beginning of a massive corporate…
Rutendo NgaraA FORMER Public Service Commission (PSC) paymaster appeared in court yesterday on allegations of illegally increasing his salary and 26 others without the commission’s approval.Brighton Chiuzingo appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing fraud charges. He was granted US$200 bail and will return to court on May 19.It is the State’s case that…
Brighton MuronzereyiPRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called for unity within the ruling Zanu PF party, imploring party members to close ranks and work collectively to strengthen its structures and expand membership.Addressing the former liberation movement’s politburo meeting in Harare, Mnangagwa said the party continued to attract private players in its mobilisation drive.“I once again express my…
YVONNE NCUBE BULAWAYO police are investigating multiple cases of indecent assault, rape and physical abuse allegedly committed by a 46-year-old man who operated a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Emganwini suburb.The suspect, identified as Norris Pikanegore, is accused of assaulting several victims aged between 17 and 47 years, who were admitted as inmates at…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOPOLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a disturbing case of murder following the death of a six-year-old girl from Upper Rangemore, who allegedly succumbed to injuries sustained during an assault.Bulawayo deputy police spokesperson Thandekile Ndlovu yesterday said the incident occurred on May 4, 2026, at around 6pm, when the child, identified as Nonhlanhla Bhebhe,…
