RUTENDO NGARA Senior Staff Writer THE cold, grey walls of Zimbabwe’s correctional facilities are designed to keep people in, but they are also remarkably effective at keeping the outside world—and the fundamental human intimacy that defines it—out. For years, the debate surrounding the provision of conjugal rights for inmates has simmered in legal circles and…
THE anticipated reopening of the National Sports Stadium (NSS) represents a timely and monumental boost for local football as the 2026 season approaches.Earlier this week, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Sport, Nicholas Moyo, revealed that the iconic facility is likely to open its gates in March.This timing is strategic, perfectly coinciding with the…
Brandon Josphat andBrighton Muronzereyi AMID mounting concerns about the escalating deterioration of roads in urban areas, authorities will meet with key stakeholders next week, in a bid to find lasting solutions to the crisis.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Felix Tapiwa Mhona,…
Anesu Mirisawu & Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) will this year strike a nostalgic chord as legendary Urban Grooves artistes Plaxedes Wenyika, Dino Mudondo and Alexio Kawara take to the stage at the 24th edition of the ceremony, set for February 28 at the Harare International Conference Centre.The trio are…
Brandon JosphatChief Writer THE government has issued a stern warning against illegal motorcades, the misuse of government stickers, and the growing number of vehicles navigating the country’s roads without licence plates, amid rising concerns over the blatant abuse of state symbols.This move comes as the government intensifies efforts to restore order on the roads and…
Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITER DYNAMOS have made huge strides in their preparations for the upcoming season by retaining key players that include team captain Emmanuel Jalai and his deputy Shadreck Nyahwa.The duo were on the radar of a number of clubs such as big spenders Scottland and Hardrock , with the former having already snatched…
Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo A 43-YEAR-OLD Makokoba man has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of sodomising a minor.Edson Phiri yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate, Sibonginkosi Mkandla, facing a charge of aggravated indecent assault.He pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a full trial.Phiri was sentenced to 20 years in prison, but…
AS PERSISTENT power shortages continue to afflict much of Africa, Zimbabwe included, solar energy has emerged as a critical alternative for households…
ALBERT Nyathi is one of the country’s foremost arts luminaries, whose tireless efforts have helped place local poetry and music on the global stage.Beyond his work as a performer, Nyathi is a respected philanthropist, academic and accomplished arts administrator.Daily News’ Senior Entertainment Writer Ashley Moyo recently sat down with him to reflect on his career…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THE poor uptake of the female condom by women here, even as sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) in the metro remain high, has been flagged by authorities as a major blow in the fight against HIV/Aids.This comes after female condoms accounted for a mere four percent of the two million condoms that were distributed…
