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Heavy rains threaten early cereal crops

THABISO MUTIRWARA PLANTING for Zimbabwe’s 2026 summer cereal crops is advancing amid forecasts of abundant sea­sonal rainfall, raising early prospects for a second consecutive above-average harvest. However, agronomists warn that imminent, overly wet conditions in key northern growing regions could damage emerging plants and require close monitoring. In a report released by the Food and…

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Harare intensifies CBD street blitz

TAPIWA CHIRUME HARARE City Council (HCC) is intensifying its crack­down on street dwellers in the Central Business District (CBD), stating that many individuals roaming the area are no longer children but adults disrupting business and public order. Speaking during a recent full council meeting last week, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said the continued presence of…

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Zinara pumps ZiG714m into roads

TAKUDZWA DHAMBU THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has made significant strides in infra­structure development, disburs­ing a total of ZiG714 740 661 to road authorities as of September this year. This massive financial injection represents 57 percent of the total ZiG1.247 billion annual budget ear­marked for the nation’s road networks. The latest Zinara disbursement re­port…

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‘Our doors remain open on 2030 bid’… Zanu PF tells Zim, as party calls for dialogue on the matter

Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE ruling Zanu PF remains open to engaging in dia­logue with all key stakeholders in the country on its plans to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s stay in office to 2030. So reiterates the former liberation movement’s director for infor­mation, Farai Marapira, who adds that ex-opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, and members…

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Go Warriors Go!

AS THE nation holds its collective breath, the Zimba­bwe senior men’s national football team, the Warriors, stand just 48 hours away from their opening Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) clash against Egypt in Agadir, Morocco. This is more than just a football match; it is a mo­ment of national identity. As the team prepares to…

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Sport

Mouthwatering clashes in opening PSL rounds…Hardrock-Scottland, Bosso-DeMbare clashes headline 1st two rounds

Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER THE famed battle of Zimbabwe pitting High­landers against Dyna­mos and the clash of the moneybags — reigning champi­ons Scottland versus newly-pro­moted Hardrock, are the headline fixtures of the first two rounds of the 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, whose schedule was released yesterday. The dates for the first 17…

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Life & Arts

Festive season plans for celebrities

Anesu Mirisawu SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER WITH Christ­mas just a few days away, it’s a time of great celebration for many Christians around the world, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. Regarded as one of the most special holidays, the Daily News spoke to several celebri­ties about their plans on this special day. Sungura kingpin Alick…

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Court acquits former deputy minister

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER FORMER deputy minister of Agriculture Douglas Karoro was yesterday acquitted of allegations of selling 700 bags of fertiliser intended for Mbire villagers under the presi ­dential inputs scheme. Karoro was jointly charged with Mugove Chidamba, Lovejoy Ngowe, Jeremy Phiri, and Dean Dzimunya on charges of US$27 000 fraud. In her…

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17 perish in road carnage … accident declared national disaster

Takudzwa Dhambu AT LEAST 17 people perished in three separate horrific road accidents as the festive season travel rush began on a bloody note. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed that all three fatal incidents occurred on December 17, 2025. The deadliest crash took place between 11.30am and 12 noon at the 185-kilometre peg…

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