INTERNATIONAL Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential candidate Kirsty Coventry believes the organisation needs to have “a very deep conversation” about the future of…
ASTON Villa are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford before Monday’s transfer deadline. Sources have told BBC Sport talks are at an advanced stage, but there is work to be done to finalise the move. The prospect of working with Villa boss Unai Emery is understood to be an…
DURING the Zifa election campaign, one of the biggest promises made by candidates was to transform the local women’s game and improve the welfare of the country’s female players. Given Zimbabwe’s recent history with regards to women’s football, where the women’s game has been largely neglected, with funds meant for women being diverted elsewhere, and…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE heavy load-shedding of the past few months is set to ease due to improved electricity generation at Hwange Thermal Power Station, following the completion of the annual maintenance of the key plant’s newer units 7 and 8. At the same time, the equally critical Kariba Hydro Power Station is…
BUY Zimbabwe has undertaken a restructuring exercise to align itself with shifting market trends and support young entrepreneurs. In a statement yesterday, the brand promotions organisation said the latest development aims to empower businesses in the country. “Buy Zimbabwe has embarked on a massive transformation journey to keep in line with changing market trends, ensuring…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Acting Commissioner General, Shepherd Mpofu, has confirmed a serious shortage of housing for junior correctional officers, forcing some married couples to share partitioned rooms. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday during a tour by the Service Commissions’ chairperson, Vincent Hungwe, of Chikurubi Training School, Mpofu…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw IN AN effort to reduce road traffic accidents, the government has introduced a new requirement for drivers of public transport, that they must be 30 years old and have at least five years of driving experience. The minister of Transport, Felix Mhona, announced the new regulations in a Statutory Instrument…
BRANDON JOSPHAT THE government will introduce a raft of new measures, including the mandatory use of pointof-sale machines by informal traders, to boost the country’s formal sector. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said yesterday that the new policy steps would ensure fairer competition between the ailing formal sector and thriving informal players. This comes after President…
Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw RISING Zimdancehall artist Jah Lincoh, whose real name is Kudzai Chitovoro, is quickly establishing himself as one of Zimbabwe’s hardest-working musicians. His new Extended Play (EP), Chandakatadza, which has rapidly put him on the map features the songs I Miss U Gogo, Chipo Changu and a collaboration with Chisafa….
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER moyoa@dailynews.co.zw URBAN Grooves artist Flown Katonha, better known as Syba Six in entertainment circles, has once again captivated fans with his latest release, Varoyi, featuring Guspy Warrior. The track has generated significant buzz, making waves across social media platforms. On Syba Six’s YouTube channel, fans expressed their excitement over the surprise release,…

