Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THIS year’s edition of the Castle Tankard promises to be a showstopper, featuring rising stars Nisha Ts and Oriyano in their debut appearances. Now in its 65th year, the prestigious event is set to take place on May 10 at its traditional home, Borrowdale Racecourse, in the capital. “I’m…
Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE Adult Rape Clinic has revealed a disturbing statistic that at least 200 cases of rape are reported every month in the country. Addressing the media in Harare yesterday ahead of today’s World Denim Day, clinic director Maceline Mukwamba said the number is a reflection of the global statistics where one in…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction led by Welshman Ncube has appealed against a recent judgment declaring the terms of office for all party officials elected during the 2019 MDC Alliance congress to have expired last year. This followed an urgent application that was filed by Sengezo Tshabangu…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa has denied bail to two police officers, Rudo Chirengendure and Nyasha Mupandira, who were seen in a video allegedly receiving a bribe. The officers are facing charges of criminal abuse of office. In denying them bail, Gofa said the two were facing a serious…
A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho, Methuseli Nkiwane, has been convicted of attempted rape after breaking into a 58-year-old woman’s house at night. Nkiwane appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga facing charges of rape and assault. Nkiwane pleaded not guilty, but was convicted of attempted rape after trial. He was sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment,…
THE trial of two brothers-in-law, Tendai Jemwa and Thomas Masango, commenced yesterday, with Jemwa denying allegations of fraudulently changing ownership of a…
A 23-YEAR-OLD herdboy from Fort Rixon, Mduduzi Ncube, has been spared jail after stealing eight goats from his employer. Ncube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing a charge of theft of trust property. Ncube pleaded not guilty, but was convicted. He was sentenced to 48 months’ imprisonment, with 28 months suspended on condition of…
THE increasing cases of cancer in the country are a cause for concern, and it is imperative that the government prioritises the fight against this scourge. According to recent statistics, cancer claims thousands of lives annually in the country, with the top cancers being cervical, breast, prostate, and lung cancer. The country’s healthcare system is,…
CLOUD FUSIRE SEASONED athlete Godwin Simbarashe Mhaka raised the country’s flag high after he scooped four gold medals and two bronze at the 2025 Global Powerlifting and Bodybuilding International contest held at Pak Auditorium in the United Arab Emirates. The top hulk, who was competing in the international powerlifting competition for the first time, put…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has distributed US$27 000 in royalties to members for music played on digital platforms, with the highest-earning artiste set to receive over US$3 000. According to Zimura deputy director Henry Makombe, the distribution, which began yesterday, is part of the organisation’s quarterly payment…
