Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THE Zimbabwe Sables launched their Rugby Africa Cup campaign with an emphatic 43–8 victory over Morocco in the quarter-final at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Nambole, Kampala. This commanding win also keeps the Piet Benade-coached side on course for qualification to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. “We…
BRANDON JOSPHAT THE proliferation of sub-standard, counterfeit goods in the country is getting worse. This has compelled under pressure formal businesses to approach security agencies to deal with the scourge as an emergency. Among other issues, counterfeit goods cause serious financial losses for companies, while reducing the government’s revenues, accelerating job losses and posing significant…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw OXYGEN supply in most public hospitals has significantly improved, with the government accelerating the establishment of processing plants countrywide. Speaking at a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere stated that to ensure a stable oxygen supply, especially during periods of high demand, “the government is investing…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw HARARE City Council (HCC) is considering engaging Zesa to negotiate a lower monthly electricity tariff for its water and sewer plants, which currently stands at US$1 million. The bill is significantly inflating the local authority’s operational costs. “As a council, we are facing a huge challenge in the running of our water…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE provincial magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai yesterday dismissed an application by Thomas Chiminya, also known as King Munhumutapa, who sought to quash charges of undermining the president. Chiminya allegedly embarked on a “dethroning spree”, removing traditional chiefs installed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and “installing” his own, claiming to be King…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw AMABVUKU man, Panashe Makura, 31, appeared in a Harare court yesterday charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing a 12-yearold boy, Keith Jona, who was left in his custody, and then mutilating his private parts. Makura was remanded in custody by provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo and advised to apply…
RUTENDO NGARA HARARE regional magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka yesterday sentenced Tinaapi Nyawo to five years’ imprisonment for defrauding a pharmaceutical company of US$65…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have arrested Brenda Musindo in connection with a case of infanticide in Kadoma, Mashonaland West province. Infanticide is often linked to unwanted pregnancies, stemming from financial constraints, paternal neglect, prostitution, and even sexual abuse. “On 7 July 2025, police in Turf arrested … Musindo, 33, in connection with a case of…
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo THREE Inyathi gold panners have been sentenced to eight years in prison each after pleading guilty to assault charges following a violent dispute over gold proceeds. Tinaye Moyo, Bongani Dube, and Kudzai Ndlovu were initially charged with attempted murder, but the charge was later downgraded to assault due to insufficient evidence…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER UNITED States-based International Master (IM), Farai Mandizha is set to be Zimbabwe’s sole representative at this year’s edition of the FIDE Chess World Cup which is set for New Delhi, India. The tournament, which takes place from October 31 to November 27, will pit the world’s premier chess players against…
