Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw LAWMAKERS are pushing for legislation to protect vendors from arbitrary harassment and confiscation of their goods by local authorities. Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, the MP for Norton, Richard Tsvangirai, said the nation needed to recognise that vendors were an integral part of the country and its economy. “The motion…
By Rutendo Ngara TWO women, who allegedly participated in the trafficking of a new-born baby earlier this year, appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts yesterday and were remanded in custody. Christabel Muringami and Tabeth Chenyika appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing charges of contravening the Trafficking in Persons Act, and were remanded to Friday for…
OLD Mutual Life Assurance Company Zimbabwe (OMLAC) is in the process of expanding the branch network for its funeral services division nationwide in an effort to improve access to customers and grow market share. OMLAC, a subsidiary of Old Mutual Zimbabwe, launched the fully-fledged funeral service in 2022 and has steadily grown its market presence…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER REIGNING Crystal Candy National Schools champions Dominican Convent are back to defend their title after winning the keenly contested Harare Province finals over the weekend. The Dominican Convent team whose team members included Ropafadzo Chikwanda, Ropafadzo Gwatidzo, Rosemary Omiti and Maita Mangwende, put on an accomplished display in the face…
DEREK Chisora has told Sky Sports he plans to retire after his next fight “whatever happens,” but “badly wants” it to be…
Ashley Moyo and Anesu Mirisawu HIP-HOP legends Maskiri and Stunner have teamed up on a new track, GOAT, as part of their strategy to reclaim their top position in the hip-hop scene. The track is set for official release today. “I called Stunner for a collaboration, and he said he could add his verse to…
MONDAY’S protests, called by expelled Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down, ended without a clear victor. Instead, the country suffered significant economic losses as most Zimbabweans stayed away from work, fearing violence. The protests, which were largely unsuccessful, resulted in a paralysis of business activities, leading…
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has appointed Simbarashe Tongayi as its new substantive chief elections officer with effect from yesterday. Tongayi takes over from Utoile Silaigwana who retired last year and was appointed as a commissioner in the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Commission. “The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is pleased to announce the appointment…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS POLICE will continue to maintain their current high national presence, to allow them to deal effectively with anyone who may want to cause trouble in the country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, confirmed yesterday that this…
By Brandon Josphat THE government is set to implement more media reforms after the Cabinet considered and approved the Zimbabwe Media Policy, which seeks to transform the country’s media landscape. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, said the policy would raise the standards of media practice in…

