By Rutendo Ngara THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board says they have managed to have at least three people arrested for allegedly facilitating illegal deals at the Tobacco Sales Floor (TSF) by forcing farmers to pay US$10 per bale so that their tobacco is not rejected. This comes as the board has vowed to thwart…
By Rutendo Ngara FOUR Harare City Council police officers appeared in court on Thursday facing allegations of collecting fines from shop owners and also threatening to close them for failure to pay rentals in full. Givermore Karodza, Patricia Marikanda, Angeline Rachel Karimazondo and Blessing Makuya appeared before provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo who granted them US$100…
By Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has recalled Torrent Captopril 25mg tablets over concerns over their quality. Captopril is used in adults alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart failure…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A FARMER in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province, who bought a 1 million-hectare piece of land in 1980, has lost his High Court appeal to be declared the sole owner of the property. According to court documents, Abel David Gandary has been using the land since 1980 and he was mainly focusing…
AS ZIMBABWE marks its 45th Independence Celebrations today, the nation reflects on its journey since attaining sovereignty in 1980. This milestone marks a significant chapter in the country’s history, symbolising the triumph of the people’s struggle for freedom and self-determination. The path to independence was paved with sacrifice and determination. Zimbabweans from all walks of…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER Former local rugby star, Thabani ‘TJ’ Maguranyanga, who recently signed for NFL outfit Washington Commanders, is keen to make a major impact in the United States. Maguranyanga, 22, joined the Commanders where he will play as a defensive end, following a 10-week training stint at the IMG Academy in Florida….
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS THE long weekend which starts today promises to be exciting with various events lined up catering for almost everyone. As Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, many will spend much of their time at their respective churches and for party enthusiasts, several events have been lined up….
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has predicted a wet spell characterised by isolated light showers during this weekend’s holidays in some parts of the country.Speaking to the Daily News, the MSD spokesperson, James Ngoma, said starting today most parts of the country would experience a cool weather pattern.“Cloudy conditions are already settling in across the…
SPORTS WRITER CHEVRONS coach Justin Sammons believes the upcoming Test series in Bangladesh is a great opportunity for the team’s newer members, most of whom will be playing an away Test series in Bangladesh for the very first time. Only four members of the Chevrons touring party, namely, captain Craig Ervine, Sean Williams, Wellington Masakadza…
Stella Madzivanyikamadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw FIVE armed robbers on Tuesday pounced on more than 30 shops and offices in Highlands, Harare, before fleeing with US$40 000.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Harare provincial police spokesperson, Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the robbery at BIZHUB Properties.“The complainant who is employed as a security guard was conducting some perimeter checks at Highlands…
