Brandon Josphat and Sandra Hove STAFF WRITERS SPORTS minister Kirsty Coventry continues to hog the headlines in the country and on the continent, following her stunning election on Thursday as the new president of the all-important International Olympic Committee (IOC). Yesterday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Acting President Constantino Chiwenga, Confederation of African Football (Caf) president Patrice…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have given relief to parents and guardians after extending the examination registration deadline for the 2025 November Grade 7, Ordinary Level, and Advanced Level exams to mid-May. This comes after the Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) had set March 28 as the deadline for payment of fees for the…
Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE government owes farmers an outstanding amount of US$43 million for the 2024 winter cropping season, and authorities say they are working on paying off the debt before the farmers start planting this season. This was confirmed yesterday by the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (Ardas) chief director, Leonard Munamati, in…
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo A MAN from Inyathi in Matabeleland North Province has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after being found guilty of raping his 14-year-old daughter on two separate occasions. He appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga yesterday and was convicted of two counts of rape. Although he pleaded not guilty…
Progress ChayaSTAFF WRITERchayap@dailynews.co.zw THOUGHT leader and author Tinashe Muzamhindo has launched his latest book Breaking the Cycle of African Politics, that delves on governance, economic development, and stability in 21st century Africa at Celebration Centre in the capital. The event drew notable figures, including Senator Charles Tavengwa, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe economist Persistence Gwanyanya, Harare…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER takudzwadhambu@dailynews.co.zw LEADING wholesaler, Gain Cash and Carry, yesterday opened its 76th branch in Ruwa. Strategically located at “PaGeorge” along the Harare-Mutare Highway, the branch will provide groceries, stock feed, and hardware products for Ruwa residents and farmers from surrounding farming communities, including Goromonzi, Melfort, Bromley, Marondera, and other long-distance travellers. Speaking…
Thabiso MutirwaraSTAFF WRITERmutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw A TOTAL of 12 new magistrates were sworn in yesterday at the Harare Magistrates Courts as authorities move to reduce the mounting demands placed on the court system. The new court officials recently completed a six-month training programme at the Judicial Training Institute of Zimbabwe in Gweru. Addressing the media after the…
Thembinkosi NyathiLIFESTYLE WRITERnyathit@dailynews.co.zw FOLLOWING a successful run of awards ceremonies since last year, the organisers of the National Business Excellence Awards are set to host another prestigious event, this time recognising outstanding farmers and miners across the country. The awards ceremony will take place on April 12 at the 4 500-seater Harare International Conference Centre…
Progress ChayaENTERTAINMENT WRITERchayav@dailynews.co.zw AT LEAST 10 upcoming musicians from marginalised areas have featured on a new musical project, Timcon Riddim, set to be launched on March 29 in Nyanga. The project has been bankrolled by businessman and musician Gift “Boss Givie” Mahlupeka. “We came up with this initiative to uplift young people, particularly those from…
SENEGAL’S Syra Sylla is one of six women globally to be recognized by the International Olympic Committee for her outstanding dedication to…

