GOVERNMENT has assured the nation that there are sufficient grain reserves to last until the harvesting period begins. The minister of Agriculture Anxious Masuka made this announcement during a field visit to Marondera in Mashonaland East last week. “We have more than enough,” Masuka said. “As of yesterday (Thursday), we had 198 000 metric tonnes…
A CHITUNGWIZA woman, Rein Mareranyika, last Thursday lost US$4 700 and R8 000 which were proceeds from a vehicle she had sold the previous day to three machete-wielding robbers. This was confirmed yesterday by the Harare provincial police spokesperson, Luckmore Chakanza, who said three armed robbers arrived at Mareranyika’s residence while she was in her…
BY BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI AND BRANDON JOSPHAT ZANU PF says it is now readying its supporters for constitutional amendments and a referendum that would be needed to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office beyond 2028. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, forthright Zanu PF secretary for information, Christopher Mutsvangwa, said the former liberation…
THE country is losing over US$300 million to crude oil imports annually, prompting calls for farmers to focus on producing oil seeds locally. Speaking during an Olivine Industry tour in Harare last week, the ministry of Agriculture permanent secretary, Obert Jiri, emphasised the need for farmers to prioritise sunflower, cotton, and soya bean production. “We…
BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE AT LEAST 23 people have been killed, while many homes and major infrastructure projects have been destroyed by the heavy rains being experienced in most parts of the country, authorities say. The deputy director of the Department of Civil Protection, Farai Hokonya, confirmed to the Daily News On Sunday at the weekend…
CLOUD FUSIRESenior Sports Writer PROMISING defender Tendaishe Magwaza is delighted after extending his stay at the Harare giants Dynamos by another two years. He will be contracted to the Harare giants until December 31, 2026. After the departure of at least eight senior players that include team captain Frank Makarati to TelOne, the duo of…
BY NYASHA KUNYISWA THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) says it is targeting to screen at least 1 000 women across the country for both cervical and breast cancers before month-end. CAZ has also slashed by 50 percent the cost of both cervical and breast cancer screenings to US$5. This comes as Zimbabwe joined the…
By Adelaide Moyo FROM rural Mwenezi to global health forums, Dr. Efison Dhodho’s journey embodies the power of local innovation to reshape…
NYASHA KUNYISWASenior Staff Writer THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) reported six deaths resulting from 29 train accidents last year. In an interview with Daily News on Friday, the NRZ spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, stated that they were conducting nationwide awareness campaigns to reduce train accidents. “In 2024, we recorded a total of 29 train accidents,…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA AND YVONNE NCUBE LUCKY customers from leading wholesaler Gain Cash and Carry walked away with prizes worth nearly US$100 000 in the 2024 Zvirimubhokisi/Okusebhokisini promotion. The prizes included three Mazda T35 trucks, solar kits, day-old chicks, and chicken feed. Gain Cash and Carry’s marketing head Carl Kusada told the Daily News On…
