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TAPIWA CHIRUMEStaff Writer PLUMTREE Town Council has introduced new regulations that restrict open-air church gatherings. All religious groups now require permits to conduct worship in public spaces. The by-laws, approved by the Ministry of Local Government, aimed to maintain public order, protect the environment, and ensure public health compliance. Under the new laws, “no person…

TAPIWA CHIRUMEStaff Writer AMBITIOUS housing plans to transform Shurugwi into a modern town are being severely hampered by illegal settlers and unregulated mining. Town secretary Archibald Ncube told the media last week that the council’s urban growth plan is disrupted. The plan relies on partners like MIPF, Unki Mines, Masimba Holdings, Sheasham Investments, and CGM…

ZIMBABWE’S mining sector continues to anchor the country’s economic growth through its strong contributions to exports, employment, and industrial development, experts have confirmed. Speaking at the Mine Entra Expo in Bulawayo on Thursday, Zimbabwe Chamber of Mines president John Musekiwa stated that the conference theme was timely and “highly relevant at a time when the…

A 32-YEAR-old police officer, Paul Mutingoringo Dzimbanhete, has been sentenced to an effective 30 months’ imprisonment after being convicted of extortion. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday reported that between June 3 and June 13, 2025, Dzimbanhete, who was stationed at Karoi Urban Police Station, unlawfully confiscated a driver’s certificate of competency from Olly Mcupi…

Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE National Biotechnology Authority (NBA) is set to host its inaugural Biotechnology Expo later this month. Biotechnology in Zimbabwe focuses on improving food security by developing climate-resilient crops like drought-tolerant maize and small grains. It also addresses health issues through research and the development of diagnostics and treatments for diseases…

By Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man has been remanded in custody by magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai after being found in possession of dagga (marijuana). Tinashe Streggle Tapera is facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. It is alleged that police received a tip-off that a Malawi-bound bus, JKN Coaches, with South African registration, was carrying…

Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker Desire Moyo has died after the vehicle he was travelling in hit an elephant, local media report. The accident happened in the early hours of Friday morning while Mr Moyo and four other MPs were travelling along the Bulawayo-Gweru highway, according to state-owned broadcaster ZBC. He died instantly while his fellow lawmakers…

AS THE 2025 Mine Entra exhibition kicked off in Bulawayo on Wednesday, women in mining have shared their experiences navigating an industry long dominated by men. While acknowledging significant progress in gender inclusivity, many say more needs to be done to level the playing field. Speaking to the Daily News, Patience Dube, a small-scale gold…

THE police have warned the public against a sophisticated online scam involving the purported sale of tractors and other goods from neighbouring countries. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said they were aware that criminal syndicates were orchestrating fake high-value transactions, primarily in South African Rand. “The ZRP (Zimbabwe Republic Police) warns the public against…

TWO men from Mutare have each been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the gruesome murder of a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer whose body was later found dumped on a railway line in Chikanga. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) yesterday, the convicts, Brighton Gowero, 29, and Takunda…