Thabiso MutirwaraStaff Writer WITH climate volatility posing an increasing threat to harvests, the Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC) has rolled out a comprehensive suite of crop insurance products designed to protect farmers from a wide range of disasters, from drought to fire. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, AFC chief executive officer Cuthbert Masukume…
Takudzwa DhambuStaff Writer TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) says authorities must take practical measures to combat corruption. TIZ said fighting corruption required collective effort. “As Zimbabwe moves towards developing the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS II), TIZ is emphasising the need for reforms that go beyond paper commitments and deliver real, lasting impact. “We are specifically calling…
HEALTH authorities at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have called for urgent supervision of breastfeeding practices to reduce preventable neonatal deaths. This comes after authorities recently revealed that newborn babies account for half of the deaths of children under five years old. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday on the sidelines of a stakeholders…
THE Police Drugs and Narcotics Division has intensified its war on illegal substances, arresting a staggering 10 226 people for drug-related offences since January this year. This comes amid growing national concern over the scourge of substance abuse sweeping through communities. Speaking during a residents’ interface meeting in Harare on Thursday, Criminal Investigations Department (CID)…
TYMON Machope struck in the first half as Scottland edged Chicken Inn one-nil at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday, opening up a four-point lead atop the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log standings. Scottland now have 59 points, four more than second-placed Simba Bhora. However, defending champions Simba Bhora have a chance to move back to within…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS AUTHORITIES are expediting the crafting of a new law that will protect whistleblowers and witnesses who expose corruption, as the push to strengthen the war against rampant graft in the country escalates. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the spokesperson of the…
By Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has admitted that the council is failing to deliver basic services, including the modernisation of public libraries and the provision of free Wi-Fi, blaming a lack of initiative within council departments. Speaking during a full council meeting on Thursday, Mafume called the city’s lack of…
Emmanuel Marambe ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons take on Namibia in the final of the Africa Qualifier for the 2026 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup at Harare Sports Club today with the Justin Sammons-coached side seeking to end the tournament with a perfect record. The match gets underway at 1350hrs. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani are expected to…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED acappella group, The Soil, have promised to deliver an uplifting debut performance in Zimbabwe at the Jacaranda Festival tomorrow (Sunday) evening. Though The Soil, popular for their intricate vocal harmonies, percussive rhythms, and socially conscious lyrics, have graced big stages such as the Apollo Theatre in New York…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE regional magistrate Lisa Mutendereki yesterday granted Robert Mugabe Junior US$300 bail in a matter where he is accused of unlawfully possessing dagga (marijuana) worth US$30. The magistrate ordered Mugabe to reside at his given address until the matter is finalised, not to interfere with witnesses, and to report…
