Cloud Fusire in DURBAN, SA THE Warriors are heading into today’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers group C tie against Benin fully aware that nothing short of victory will leave their chances of making it to the global football jamboree hanging by a thread. The match is set for Moses Mabhida Stadium at 1800hrs. Benin are…
A BULAWAYO woman has been ordered to perform 210 hours of community service after she was convicted of assaulting her husband’s lover. Ayanda Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of attempted murder. She pleaded not guilty to the charge and was, however, convicted of a lesser charge of assault. Ngwenya…
By Rutendo Ngara TOP Harare lawyer Admire Rubaya and his alleged accomplice, Timeon Makunde, a magistrate, were yesterday acquitted at the Supreme Court for gold theft. The charges arose after Rubaya represented Jefat Chaganda before Makunde and was acquitted of gold smuggling. The gold was later released back to Chaganda. However, the State later charged…
By Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw TEACHERS’ unions are divided over calls for industrial action to demand a salary adjustment, with some preferring negotiations while others advocate for a nationwide strike. This development comes after teachers received their salaries yesterday, which they deem inadequate to meet the high cost of living amid the prevailing economic crisis. Speaking…
Takudzwa Dhambu takudzwadhambu@dailynews.co.zw A ROAD accident at the Dzivaresekwa turn-off in Harare, along Bulawayo Road, yesterday, claimed seven lives and injured eight others. The accident involved three vehicles — a Toyota Hiace, a haulage truck, and a UD 70 truck. According to police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the kombi driver failed to give way to…
THE government has urged power companies to prioritise the productive sector by ensuring access to affordable and reliable electricity, thereby spurring the country’s economic growth. Speaking in Harare during a tour of Grindale Engineering Company, which has interests in manufacturing, engineering services, agriculture, and mining, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Energy, Gloria Magombo,…
THE bail application of an activist accused of swindling Matiza Trust of US$15 000 was heard yesterday before Harare provincial magistrate Isheunesu Matova. Vongai Nadia Mabvirakure, who faces theft of trust property charges, was remanded in custody until today for bail ruling. The State, led by prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu, presented evidence from investigating officer Fannuel…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER RETURNING star Knowledge Musona and Tanzania-based striker Prince Dube believe the Warriors still have a shot at securing a first ever appearance at the Fifa World Cup and have backed the Michael Nees-coached side to revive their campaign for a place at next year’s finals when they face Benin tomorrow….
MAKOMO Resources (Private) Limited has officially completed its corporate rescue proceedings, marking a significant rebound in the company’s financial status. The company’s corporate rescue practitioner, Bulisa Mbano, yester- day announced that the restructuring and reorganisation efforts concluded on February 27, restoring optimism in the firm’s future. “This announcement brings relief to shareholders and creditors who…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF is pulling out all the stops in its bid to persuade President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030. So says the ruling party’s legal supremo, Patrick Chinamasa, who adds that the former liberation movement will do all in its power to coax Mnangagwa to “bow to…
