THE police have arrested another suspect, Webster Nhau, in the murder of prominent Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura, bringing the total number of people detained in connection with the August killing to seven. The businessman was brutally attacked by seven men armed with pistols, metal bars, and claw hammers at his house on Mutangadura’s Hideout Farm…
POLICE in the Midlands Province have arrested eight suspects in connection with the brutal murder of an artisanal miner who was accused of stealing money from a colleague in Shurugwi. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the arrests and said the incident occurred on November 3, at around 3am….
THE Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has raised concern over the persistent barriers faced by women and girls in accessing justice, including the lack of sign language interpreters, societal stigma, and prohibitive legal fees. Speaking during a consultation meeting recently, WCoZ chairperson Muchanyara Mukamuri underscored the need for authorities to examine the entire justice system…
Tapiwa Chirume THE cost of dying in Harare is set to rise sharply in 2026 if new cemetery tariffs proposed by the Harare City Council (HCC) are approved. Burial fees, memorial charges, and exhumation costs are all expected to surge. According to the draft schedule of proposed 2026 tariffs, adult burial fees at Warren Hills…
THE police in Bulawayo report that cooperation with residents has helped them make major progress in the fight against drug abuse, leading to more than 1 000 arrests since the beginning of the year. Speaking during a police and church anti-drug awareness campaign held at Pumula North Hall yesterday, Bulawayo provincial police commander Jasper Chizemo…
Tapiwa Chirume GOKWE South Rural District Council (RDC) is set to roll out a comprehensive registration exercise for all villagers in its 32 wards to create a database aimed at improving revenue collection through the development levy. The move follows a resolution passed during a recent full council meeting, where councillors unanimously agreed that a…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has called on city officials and residents to uphold ethical leadership and place the public good above personal interest in a bid to improve service delivery. Speaking yesterday during the city’s 82nd annual civic service, Coltart implored leaders to prioritise the welfare of residents. “If we govern this city not with…
MASVINGO Provincial Hospital intends to refurbish its maternity ward and acquire two dialysis machines in order to improve health service delivery. According to the latest Government Gazette, tender documents for the upgrades were accessible on the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) e-system. The planned upgrades include: “Refurbishment of dura ward, school of nursing demonstration…
Tapiwa Chirume KAROI Town Council has embarked on a debt recovery campaign to recover more than US$16 million owed by ratepayers, with businesses accounting for the bulk of the arrears. “As of 30 September 2025, Karoi Town Council is owed over US$16 million. Of this amount, US$10 million is owed by the business community, while…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Barham Green has been remanded in custody, facing charges of kidnapping and unlawful detention after allegedly keeping a 17-year-old girl at his home for several days without her guardian’s consent. Lamone Chirikeno appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Luke Ncube yesterday, charged with unlawful detention and having sexual intercourse…
