Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE death toll from the Lake Kariba boat capsizing — the worst maritime disaster in the country’s history — has now climbed to 84, after search teams recovered 12 more bodies yesterday.Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Marian Chombo confirmed the development.“We have had a devastating tragedy in Kariba where several…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR CABINET has launched a fierce crackdown on local authorities over widespread financial mismanagement and governance failures, warning that failing councils have become an unsustainable drain on state resources.The intervention follows the latest Auditor-General’s report, which exposed severe financial irregularities across Zimbabwe’s municipalities—including unaccounted-for fuel, irregular allowances, unlawful spending, chaotic land administration, and…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER PARLIAMENT workers must resolve grievances through constructive dialogue rather than industrial conflict, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, has urged.Speaking during the induction workshop for Parliament workers in Kadoma at the weekend, Mudenda said the august house’s workers committee had an important responsibility to represent non-managerial employees while promoting effective…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERchirumet@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have shot and arrested an armed convict who escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo, following a violent shootout with law enforcement officers in Renco.James Masunda, 34, was apprehended at Matsa Village, four days after he and accomplice Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika, 27, staged a daring breakout from the holding facility on August…
RUTENDO NGARA A 22-YEAR-OLD Gutu man who fatally stabbed his elderly relative in the chest following an argument over vulgar language has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for murder.Tatenda Mutonho Maturure was convicted by Masvingo High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube-Banda, who rejected his claim of self-defence in the killing of 64-year-old Torerai…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER DETECTIVES have raided a commercial kiosk operating as an illicit pharmaceutical wholesale depot in Harare’s central business district, confiscating several sacks of dangerous, unregistered medicines.The joint operation, conducted by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and CID Drugs and Narcotics officers, uncovered large commercial quantities of unapproved adult and paediatric pain…
BARELY a sunrise passes without the grim news of yet another life cut short in a flash of jealous rage. Spousal killings, crimes of passion, and fatal domestic disputes triggered by real or suspected infidelity have reached a terrifying crescendo in the country. What ought to be sanctuaries of love, safety, and mutual trust have…
ZANU PF secretary for information and publicity, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa, has vehemently defended Constitutional Amendment Act Number Three (CAA 3).Speaking to Group Editor-In-Chief Guthrie Munyuki on his widely followed news and current affairs programme, Vantage, on leading national independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, on Thursday, Mutsvangwa asserted that the constitutional change reflected the authentic will…
RUTENDO NGARA RISING HIV infection rates amongst Harare’s youth have triggered urgent warnings from health officials urging regular testing and safe sexual practices. Harare accounts for about 13 percent of the country’s HIV burden, with nearly 200 000 people currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART), according to provincial medical officer Innocent Hove. He said although updated…
PATRICK MUBWANDARIKWA at RUFARO STADIUM CAPS UNITED……………….0 (3) SIMBA BHORA..…………….0 (2) WINGER Tinotenda Meke scored a 90th minute winner to hand CAPS United a 3-2 victory over Simba Bhora in a thrilling Chibuku Super Cup first round clash at Rufaro Stadium yesterday. Victory for Makepekepe means the Harare giants’ hopes of a cup double remain…
