TUCKED away from the hustle and bustle of city life, The Hills Lifestyle Estate is a breathtaking new community that offers a…
ZIMBABWEAN rugby has been plunged into mourning following the passing away of former Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) president Aaron Jani. Jani, 55, who had reportedly been battling colon cancer, passed away on Wednesday. In a statement yesterday, the ZRU paid tribute to one of its most distinguished former leaders. “It is with profound sadness that…
SHURUGWI, Zimbabwe – Thousands of vulnerable families in Shurugwi have received food assistance as part of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Lean…
IN A commendable move, Parliament has taken the initiative to engage with ordinary citizens across the country, gathering their views on the state of the economy. This proactive approach is a breath of fresh air, especially when the country is grappling with a multitude of economic challenges. The current economic crisis, characterised by liquidity challenges,…
THE Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has procured an oil expressing plant from China and expects it to arrive in the country soon, an official has said. Cottco chief executive Rockie Mutenha said the plant will be set up in Gokwe, one of the major cotton-growing areas in the Midlands province. “We have already deposited…
AUTHORITIES have revised this year’s tobacco production from 300 million kg to 280 million kg due to the El Nino-induced drought effects that persisted until the end of 2024.Last year’s tobacco sales totalled 231.7 million kg. The 2025 tobacco marketing sales will open on March 5.Addressing the media after a pre-inspection tour to assess preparedness…
THE country has recorded its highest incidence of the African Armyworm in over two decades.In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, Migratory Pests and Biosecurity Control acting chief director in the ministry of Agriculture, Shingirai Nyamutukwa, confirmed the development.“African Armyworm outbreaks have been reported in 7 or 8 rural provinces from 22 districts since…
By Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo THE owner of The Hub Nightclub in Paddonhurst, Bulawayo, Owen Zhou, has appeared in court facing multiple charges of indecent assault, rape, and physical assault against a female employee.Zhou appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza, where he pleaded not guilty to all three charges and was remanded out of custody…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A SUSPECTED rapist, who allegedly sodomised a 60-year-old drunk man in Hopley, Harare, was yesterday advised to apply for bail at the High Court by regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.Samuel Chipakacha appeared in court facing charges of aggravated indecent assault.According to State prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti, on Monday this week at around 1300…
LEGISLATORS have established a cancer caucus, as Parliament continues to press the government to do more to treat the disease in public hospitals around the country. Contributing to the debate after the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda had announced the establishment of the caucus on Tuesday, MP Thokozani Khupe said the government needed…

