Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER AT least 7 000 people were left homeless last week following their eviction from Willdale, a property in Mt Hampden, Zvimba, Mashonaland East Province. Director of the Department of Civil Protection, Nathan Nkomo, told the Daily News yesterday that the situation was dire; however, efforts were being made to ensure…
Brandon Josphat and Blessings Mashaya ZIMBABWEANS should not view Zanu PF’s push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office as a campaign that is solely designed for him. So says Attorney General, Virginia Mabiza, who adds that the much-debated drive does not also rest entirely on Mnangagwa’s personal preferences on the matter. Speaking to…
ASHLEY MOYO Senior Entertainment Writer THE National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) says it will deal ruthlessly with social media influencers who knowingly promote fraudulent enterprises for personal gain. This follows the recent arrest of Botswana-based Zimbabwean Evans Sivechere, on allegations of orchestrating an international job-seeker scam, which was promoted and publicised by three popular…
THE 2026 National Budget, presented by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in Parliament on Thursday, is a frustrating study in fiscal sleight of hand. While the minister championed stability — a crucial goal, undoubtedly — he did so by doubling down on deeply unpopular and economically regressive tax measures, leaving the ordinary Zimbabwean consumer and the…
CHIEF WRITER THE government has introduced a simplified licensing system for tourism operators through consolidated permits, shorter processing times, and digitalised services. The changes are part of the government’s broader ease of doing business and regulatory fees reforms, which have already been implemented in the livestock, transport, wholesale, and retail sectors. In a statement yesterday,…
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU AUTHORITIES are intensifying efforts to curb money laundering after launching a new financial investigations curriculum with the European Union and SecFin Africa. Speaking at the launch on Friday, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit director Oliver Chipesere stressed the critical need to continuously capacitate law enforcement agencies to effectively identify and investigate…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe has launched its 2025 Christmas Promotion, offering customers a chance to win prizes worth up to US$500 000, including six smart homes, four vehicles, eight solar systems, smartphones, home appliances, cash, airtime, and more. Running until February 28, 2026, the promotion is themed “iJoy After Joy,” reflecting Econet’s commitment to delivering sustained…
RUTENDO NGARA Senior Staff Writer THE Department of Veterinary Services is intensifying efforts to curb the importation of various animal diseases through meat or livestock trade. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday, the department’s chief director, Pius Makaya, said the government aims to curb the entry and spread of animal diseases, including tick-borne diseases,…
RUTENDO NGARA ZIMBABWE and Belarus are considering a partnership to implement a mechanisation programme that will benefit both commercial and communal farmers. This follows a deal where Zimbabwe received nearly US$280 million worth of equipment, including combine harvesters, tractors, and dryers, which mainly targeted commercial farmers. Speaking to the media after touring Bison Machinery, one…
CHIEF WRITER THE government is seeking to tap into Belarus’ skills in manufacturing modern electricity cables and transformers to enhance power distribution and prevent vandalism. This move comes as the country grapples with increasing cases of vandalism of electricity infrastructure and the theft of copper cables, challenges that continue to derail Zesa’s efforts to strengthen…
