JOHANE Masowe leader Daniel Matamba, popularly known as Madzibaba Benji, put smiles on the faces of elderly residents in Shamva after donating blankets and food hampers during his birthday celebrations over the weekend.Speaking at the gathering, Madzibaba Benji said he had drawn inspiration from businessman Wicknell Chivhayo, widely regarded as one of the country’s leading…
THE country’s major dams are now full or nearing capacity following weeks of relentless rainfall across the nation.This comes after authorities warned the public to expect more flooding as torrential rains continue to pound large parts of the country.The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) yesterday said that as at January 1, the country’s major dams…
MANY schools around the country are increasingly grappling with the out of hand scourge of drug and substance abuse among learners in their institutions.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the secretary general of the Zimbabwe National Union of School Heads (Zinush), Munyaradzi Majoni, confirmed the crisis yesterday, adding that…
NEWLY-ELECTED Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) board chairperson Alexio Gwenzi, popularly known as Goodchild, says his priority is to improve musicians’ welfare through transparent and efficient corporate governance at the country’s leading royalties collection body.Gwenzi was elected chairperson last week, with First Batani (First Farai) named as his deputy and they are expected to steer…
THE Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme is set for a major boost after Prevail Group International received borehole equipment for 2 000 new village business units to improve the country’s rural economy.The scheme, led by Prevail Group International, owned by presidential investment advisor Paul Tungwarara, effectively transitions the Presidential Rural Development Programme from a pilot phase…
THE revelations by Bulawayo’s provincial secretary, Paul Nyoni, regarding the drugs “revolving door” at Ingutsheni Central Hospital are nothing short of a national alarm bell.With nearly 48 percent of rehabilitated patients relapsing within just four months, it is clear that our current approach to the drug scourge is missing a vital component, the bridge between…
A NEW force has emerged in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after newly promoted Eastern Region Soccer League champions FC Hunters and 2025 Northern Region Soccer League runners up N’ombeyaora joined forces ahead of the new season.In a remarkable turn of events, N’ombeyaora, who are also nicknamed the Hunters, emerged from the blue and…
SOME areas around the country will continue to endure power challenges as the current heavy rains lashing Zimbabwe are hampering the utility’s efforts to restore disrupted services there.The power utility confirmed the difficulties yesterday saying the rain deluges and accompanying strong winds were damaging and affecting its infrastructure in many locales.This comes as Zesa also…
THE Women’s University in Africa has partnered with Liverpool researchers to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Zimbabwe.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Unice Goshomi from WUA’s Department of Research said the collaboration reflects the core mandate of higher and tertiary education institutions to solve community problems through research and engagement.“For higher and tertiary…
THE police are engaging mobile money firms to curb a surge in online fraud scams targeting unsuspecting Zimbabwean consumers.This comes as mobile money service provider, EcoCash, recently issued a fraud alert after scammers targeted unsuspecting customers through fake promotions, cheap deals, quick loans, and “too-good-to-be-true” online offers. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the…
