THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has accused the Harare City Council (HCC) of gross negligence and systemic failures following the recent, preventable deaths of both council workers and residents. In a strongly worded statement yesterday, the ZHRC said it was “deeply concerned” by the deaths of two council employees, Peter Mupinga and Steven Mangombe,…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO THE High Court in Bulawayo has set aside a 15-year jail term imposed on a Beitbridge man convicted of unlawful dealing in dagga, ruling that the magistrate misdirected herself in applying sentencing guidelines. Tapfuma Moyo was arrested at Beitbridge Border Post on May 21, 2025, after being found in possession of…
AIR Zimbabwe is set to dispose of two of its Boeing 777 aircrafts parked at Robert Gabriel Mugabe (RGM) International Airport, having invited international bidders for the sale. The Boeing 777 is a long-haul passenger aircraft offering various seating configurations, including business, premium economy, and economy classes. “Disposal of 2X B777-200ER aircraft in an ‘AS…
A STAGGERING 66 of Zimbabwe’s 92 local authorities failed to submit their 2024 financial statements for audit, a new report by the Auditor-General reveals. This widespread non-compliance exposes deep-rooted mismanagement and a widening transparency crisis in local government. In her latest report for the year ending December 31, 2024, acting Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga said this…
THE National Aids Council (Nac) is leading efforts to sustain HIV and Aids programmes in Zimbabwe as external funding declines. This comes amid challenges in combating HIV, with approximately 13 percent of the adult population living with the virus. The decline in funding from international donors, including the United States government, threatens the progress made…
YVONNE NCUBE A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court charged with murder after a fatal bar fight over a spilled drink. Bright Moyo of Pumula North was arraigned before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody until September 15 for the continuation of his trial. The court heard that…
YVONNE NCUBE POLICE in Midlands Province have arrested a 33-year-old man accused of murdering his brother-in-law during a dispute over a cellphone. Provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the arrest of Last Bazangi, who allegedly fatally assaulted his sister’s husband, Peter Chigamanye, with a hoe handle at Village Kodobo, Chief Nhema, on Sunday night. According…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A PRIVATE school, Angels Island School, alleges it was defrauded of US$22 000 by a travel agency after the firm failed to secure air tickets and other services despite receiving payment. Dynaly Travel and Tours, represented by Daniel Madamombe, appeared in court where they were granted US$200 bail. The State alleges that…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Women’s University in Africa (WUA) has launched a suicide prevention campaign, “Light in the Darkness,” in response to a rising number of suicides among young people and communities across Zimbabwe. The initiative, rolled out during Suicide Prevention Month this September, aims to bring hope, support, and guidance to vulnerable…
ZIMBABWE is bracing for a delayed and unpredictable 2025-2026 rainfall season, with northern provinces likely to experience early dry spells while southern and western regions could see normal to above-normal rains at the start of the season. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere advised farmers and communities to delay…
