Australia could use a range of technologies to implement its social media ban for under-16s but all have risks or shortcomings, a…
BY EMMANUEL MARAMBE IT’S going to be one big scrap!. This is what this year’s battle to avoid relegation from the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League is turning out to be after yesterday’s matches threw up more unexpected results. Giants CAPS United and Highlanders both conspired to disappoint their home fans, with the former going…
ACCESS Forex company was allegedly swindled of US$48 000 by one of its employees who created several ghost accounts to facilitate the transfer of the money. The accused, Shepherd Gweshe from Chiredzi, recently appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on fraud charges and was granted US$300 bail. It is alleged that in April 2023,…
By Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw HARARE City Council (HCC) has issued a stern warning to residents to be vigilant following a rise in incidents involving criminals impersonating municipal police officers. In a notice at the weekend, the council stated it has noted “with concern a disturbing trend of criminals masquerading as municipal officers, harassing residents and…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE businesswoman, Rutendo Hazel Chiveso, has appeared in court for allegedly defrauding the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) of nearly US$80 000 through false customs declarations. Chiveso, 42, who is the director of Genemax Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, is accused of importing two containers and falsely declaring them as agricultural implements. According to…
By Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw TRANSPORT operators have thrown their support behind the government’s plan to introduce mandatory drug and alcohol testing for public transport drivers, as well as the installation of Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking systems on buses and commuter omnibuses. They believe these measures would significantly improve road safety and restore discipline within…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A ZVISHAVANE woman has appeared in court for allegedly advertising and facilitating fake work permits for Zimbabweans seeking to relocate to Luxembourg. Samantha Gumbo appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Friday, facing three counts of fraud. It is alleged that in February 2025, Gumbo and an accomplice, Wendy Zizhou,…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe won the Best Overall Stand in the ICT sector at the just-ended 2025 Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS). Organisers and judges said the award recognised the country’s leading telecommunications and technology company’s outstanding exhibition stand, which captivated the thousands of visitors who thronged the stand throughout the week-long event. Now in its 115th…
STAKEHOLDERS in the health sector are imploring local authorities to construct more public toilets to prevent future outbreaks of diseases like cholera and diarrhoea. This comes as many public toilets in local authorities are closed or inaccessible, posing a significant health risk. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights…
ASHLEY MOYOSenior Lifestyle Writer EIGHTEEN-YEAR-OLD vocalist Nelcy B, daughter of veteran music producer Dr Tawanda, is taking a break from the stage to prepare for her Ordinary Level examinations. The teenage star has quickly carved a name for herself on the competitive music scene with hits such as Fake Love (Remix), We Are Happy featuring…

