AUTHORITIES are looking at ways of supporting reeling local diamond firms, amid the threat of massive job losses in the sector. This comes as the industry continues to bleed from the double whammy of falling prices on global markets and rising competition from lab-grown diamonds. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE country’s largest ethanol producer, Green Fuel, is facing a US$110 000 lawsuit after its security guards allegedly assaulted school pupils. The case was filed at the High Court by 11 applicants, represented by lawyers Tatenda and Peggy Tavagadza of the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR). The pupils allege that…
By Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw LOCAL authorities across the country have received a boost for their waste management efforts with the recent launch of a new technical support government initiative. During the commissioning of 20 refuse compactors in Harare recently, Local Government minister Daniel Garwe announced the formation of a Local Authorities Technical Support Unit, a…
YVONNE NCUBE THE Bulawayo High Court has ruled in favour of Mater Dei Hospital Trust, ordering the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to grant duty rebate certificates for donated medical equipment. The court found that Zimra had unlawfully withheld the exemptions. The judgment, issued by Justice Maria Dube, followed a challenge from the Mater Dei Hospital…
PARLIAMENT has called on the public to nominate candidates to fill six vacancies on the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC), as the terms of the current commissioners are set to expire soon. In a statement yesterday, Parliament said the term of office for the current commissioners were set to expire. “In light of this, the Committee…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will headline this year’s edition of the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies conference. Taking place September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, South Africa, the event represents the premier dealmaking platform for the African energy sector. According to organisers, Mnangagwa’s participation would reflect the country’s ambition to unlock…
YVONNE NCUBE TWO Bulawayo men are awaiting judgment after being charged with culpable homicide for allegedly fatally assaulting a suspected thief at a Kelvin West industrial workshop. Tawanda Nyazika of Luveve and Glen Moto pleaded not guilty when they appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Archie Wochiwunga. They remain in custody pending a verdict set for today….
By Cloud Fusire PREMIERSHIP side Yadah Stars board member and sponsor Spencer Muvadi, who stands accused of assaulting their goalkeeper Godknows Gurure, has been left to hang dry by the club. Muvadi allegedly attacked Gurure after the team — Miracle Boys — surrendered a two goal lead to eventually lose 3-2 at home to Ngezi…
HUNDREDS of thousands of EcoCash users from around the country have been winning different prizes — from essential household appliances to cash — in the EcoCash Chakachaya Ziyawa promotion as the leading fintech company’s popular annual promotion enters its final stretch. The promotion, which was launched on June 19 and runs until August 28 2025,…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw POLICE in Gokwe have arrested a man believed to be mentally ill after he allegedly murdered his aunt and then gruesomely burned her body. The suspect, Tafara Machiri, of Ruraka Village, Nemangwe is accused of killing his 64-year-old aunt, Sylvia Sawa on Thursday. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the…
