ZIMBABWE’S powerlifting and bodybuilding trio — Chido Maenzanise, Spiwe Munyaka and Simba Mhaka- delivered standout performances at the 2026 World Championship of Bodybuilding & Powerlifting held in Dubai from February 7 to 9.Maenzanise secured first place in her category and finished second overall among a tight field of contenders from countries such as Britain, Australia,…
THE High Court has dismissed an application challenging the installation of Chief Mutasa, Manicaland, ending a protracted succession wrangle.The challenge was filed by Charles Mutasa, who contested the appointment of James Kurauone Mutasa on the basis that he belongs to a different house within the chieftainship lineage.While both men share the same ancestry, they represent…
GOSPEL Dendera artiste Saiwe Chimbetu, daughter of legendary musician Simon “Chopper” Chimbetu, has released her latest project Chiedza Cheupenyu following her recent rebranding under the name Ropafadzo.The six-track album marks a new chapter in her spiritual and musical journey, drawing inspiration from her personal faith experiences.“This album was inspired by what I have learnt and…
A ZVISHAVANE man will serve 14 months in prison for stealing and selling six donkeys from local grazing areas.Vengai Imbwanhema, 47, was convicted after a victim successfully tracked his stolen animals to a nearby homestead.“The Zvishavane Magistrates Court has sentenced 47-year-old Vengai Imbwanhema to an effective 14 months’ imprisonment upon convicting him of stealing six…
TWO 11-YEAR-OLD girls drowned while swimming in a water-filled disused pit in Pumula North, Bulawayo, on Sunday.Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele yesterday confirmed the tragedy occurred at around 3pm.The girls failed to emerge from the water, prompting alarm from other children at the scene.“On February 8, 2026 at around 3pm, two female juveniles aged 11…
THE race for national team selection begins in earnest in the capital when the country’s leading emerging chess talents converge at Dominican Convent High School for the Zimbabwe Open Cadets and Youth Chess Championships.Hundreds of participants are expected to compete in the U8, U10, U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories across the Open and Girls’…
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is engaging the Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority to curb the sale of counterfeit electrical goods by errant businesses.CPC spokesperson Kudakwashe Mudereri yesterday told the Daily News that the influx of fake products poses serious safety risks and short-changes consumers.“We are strengthening our operations against errant businesses.‘‘There is widespread unethical conduct,…
ZIMBABWE faces a major electoral shift after Cabinet approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms and transferring election powers to Parliament.This comes as Zanu PF continues efforts to persuade President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, despite his repeated public position that he will not extend his tenure beyond his current constitutional term.Addressing the…
INDUSTRY experts warn that Bulawayo’s vast industrial potential is being undermined by outdated local authority regulations that raise costs.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Matabeleland Chapter past vice president, Louis Herbst, said while the government had made visible and commendable progress in improving the national ease of doing…
A KWEKWE magistrate has sentenced a woman to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy.According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday, the woman watched pornographic videos with the child before engaging in sexual intercourse with him.“The Kwekwe Magistrates Court sentenced a 20-year-old Kwekwe woman to 15 years’ imprisonment for the aggravated…
