ZIMBABWE’S mining sector continues to anchor the country’s economic growth through its strong contributions to exports, employment, and industrial development, experts have confirmed. Speaking at the Mine Entra Expo in Bulawayo on Thursday, Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines president John Musekiwa stated that the conference theme was timely and “highly relevant at a time when the…
ASHLEY MOYOSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw MICRO Castle Lager National Braai tour reaches its provincial finale today at Madziro in Mutare, ahead of the national competition set for Harare next week. The event — a popular celebration of music, meat and beer — will feature performances by Killer T, DJ Tamuka, EXQ and DJ Irvine X, among…
THE Comesa Competition Commission (CCC) has handled 480 mergers and investigated over 50 restrictive business practices since its inception. This highlighted a regional crackdown that has recently brought major conglomerates with a footprint in Zimbabwe, such as Diageo and Heineken, into legal crosshairs with the regional commission. CCC chief executive Willard Mwemba told the media…
A 32-YEAR-old police officer, Paul Mutingoringo Dzimbanhete, has been sentenced to an effective 30 months’ imprisonment after being convicted of extortion. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday reported that between June 3 and June 13, 2025, Dzimbanhete, who was stationed at Karoi Urban Police Station, unlawfully confiscated a driver’s certificate of competency from Olly Mcupi…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE prosecution of high-profile corruption cases cannot be fast-tracked due to the complex nature of such investigations. So says Prosecutor General, Loice MatandaMoyo, who adds that a further complication in such cases is that they often involve international jurisdictions and intricate financial networks. Speaking at a Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ)…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE ministry of Mines and Mining Development will conduct a ‘responsible mining audit’ before the end of the year. This targets all mining operations across Zimbabwe. The effort is renewed to enforce compliance and curb environmental degradation caused by unregulated mining. Speaking at the just-ended Mine Entra Conference in Bulawayo,…
By Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man has been remanded in custody by magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai after being found in possession of dagga (marijuana). Tinashe Streggle Tapera is facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. It is alleged that police received a tip-off that a Malawi-bound bus, JKN Coaches, with South African registration, was carrying…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) is set to host its inaugural Biotechnology Expo later this month. Biotechnology in Zimbabwe focuses on improving food security by developing climate-resilient crops like drought-tolerant maize and small grains. It also addresses health issues through research and the development of diagnostics and treatments for diseases…
A South African farm worker has described to a court how he was forced by his boss to feed the bodies of…
Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning while Mr Moyo and four other MPs were travelling along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, according to state-owned broadcaster ZBC. He died instantly while his fellow lawmakers…
