AS Zimbabwe seeks to revitalize its agriculture sector — the backbone of its economy — farmers have been challenged to make the transition from the use of chemical fertilisers to organic alternatives in order to boost yields and restore soil health. The call was made by the managing director of agri-inputs distribution firm Humuson Complex,…
By Thembinkosi Nyathi LIFESTYLE WRITER LOCAL disc jockey and master of ceremonies Bruce Kanengoni, popularly known in the music industry as Big Dollar, has partnered with the Dr Rath Foundation to implement agricultural community projects. Kanengoni told the Daily News that the initiative aims to empower schools and boost food production across the country. “We…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER RISING star, Aiden Murambidzi, who made a lasting impression at the Kids and Teens Global pageant in Malaysia earlier this year, has attributed his success to preacher Miracle Paul’s spiritual guidance. Speaking to thousands of congregants recently at New Revelation Ministries at Unit L Community Hall in Chitungwiza, led by charismatic…
By Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER HARARE giants CAPS United are aiming for a turnaround in fortunes when they host Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Ngezi Platinum Stars at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow. The match is one of nine scheduled across the country this weekend, with seven of those being staged today. The Green…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AS THE ZiG marks its full year in circulation today, consumers and labour unions have pleaded with authorities to further shore up the local currency and to improve the availability of its notes and coins in the economy. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — these…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE parliamentary portfolio committee on Local Government has revealed that the government owes the Harare City Council (HCC) a staggering ZiG43 million, severely crippling the council’s service delivery. A report tabled in Parliament this week by the committee highlighted that HCC was struggling to procure essential chemicals to treat water and conduct…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw A STAR-STUDDED line-up is set to bring excitement to the album launch of multi-award-winning rapper Bling 4. Titled Hosanna, the event is scheduled for April 12 at Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza. “I am gearing up for the launch of my upcoming album which promises to be a soul-stirring, spirit-lifting experience, featuring an…
By Rutendo Ngara HARARE regional magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday sentenced five South African-based hitmen to 12 years imprisonment, noting that the judiciary is there to protect people in society so that they do not live in fear and also Zimbabwe does not promote gangsterism. The five were supposed to assault Oliver Chipindu, who was defrauded…
THE Zimbabwe U19 cricket team will be going all out for another victory over visiting Ireland when the two sides face off in the second match of the Youth One Day International series at Harare Sports Club today. The young Chevrons lead the five-match series 1-0 after an impressive seven wicket win over Ireland in…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER THE much-awaited kick-off of the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) which had initially been set for this weekend, has been deferred by a week and will now get underway on April 11. In a statement released yesterday, the NRSL indicated that the deferment of the start of league action was…
