HARARE regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei has acquitted the Health Service Commission (HSC) boss, Wilson Matsika, who was accused of demanding a US$600 bribe from a fellow employee to reinstate him after being fired. Matsika, the commission’s legal manager, allegedly asked Godwin Takanyiwa, a health promotion officer, for the bribe. In his judgment, Ndirowei ruled that…
Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi THE recent move by authorities to grant businesses greater flexibility in setting the prices of their goods and services has provided significant relief to both consumers and major retailers. Consumer watchdogs and retailers who spoke to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — confirmed at the weekend…
ASHLEY MOYO OVER 200 creatives recently received free reading glasses at a community wellness event organised by the Shepherds Foundation Trust at the National Art Gallery in Harare. The event, held in partnership with Msasa Park Private Limited, Mumba Creations, BTC Law Chambers and Morris Rock Resources, is the first in a series of planned…
By Emmanuel Marambe ZAMBEZI Gas & Coal gaffer Ralph Kawondera says early preparations are largely responsible for the high flying team’s impressive form in the early weeks of the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) season. The Centenary-based side, who only secured another dance in the NRSL in February after winning a three-team playoff that included…
BY RUTENDO NGARA A SUSPECTED arsonist accused of reducing Mbare Musika to ashes last year has been removed from remand at Mbare Magistrates Court. Action Chakauya, a security guard, was facing charges of negligently causing serious damage to property valued at US$5 million. The State alleges that on October 8 2024, around 2100 hours, Chakauya…
YVONNE NCUBE A 23-YEAR OLD man from Bulawayo who deceived several individuals by falsely claiming he could secure jobs for them before collecting various amounts of money in the process has been slapped with a four-year prison term. Mehluli Sibanda appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Eva Matura facing four counts of fraud. He pleaded guilty to…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER OVER the weekend music enthusiasts gathered at Sherwood Golf Club in the capital to witness an unforgettable night of Sulumani Chimbetu showcasing his latest album, Tsapo. The event was a testament to Chimbetu’s dedication to his craft leaving the crowd spellbound. “I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing turnout and…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North province, Ngqabutho Ndlovu, has been dragged to court for allegedly raping his 23-year-old ex-wife. Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Dambudzo Malunga charged with one count of rape. He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody to May 15 for continuation. The State…
FIRST Mutual Holdings Limited (FMHL) is expanding its efforts to increase access to insurance for low-income earners and informal workers, who have long been excluded from mainstream financial services. At the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), the diversified financial services group unveiled a range of affordable insurance products designed to cushion ordinary Zimbabweans from…
THE devastating impact of drug abuse on Zimbabwe’s youth cannot be overstated. According to a story which was carried in our sister publication, the Daily News, on Friday, children as young as 11 are experimenting with substances. Given this scenario, the future of the nation hangs in the balance. Senior clinical psychologist Farzana Naeem’s revelation…
