HARARE – In some ways, it almost seems unfair to compare a sequel to the original. It should be judged on its own merits. However, usually the only reason many are captivated by a sequel is because of the original, so it is inevitable to compare the two. In like manner, there is an interesting…
HARARE – This year’s Command Agriculture yield is under threat amid reports that the fall armyworm that ravaged last season’s crop has been identified in some parts of Manicaland Province. Farmers in the eastern lowveld of the country told the Daily News on Sunday last week that the armyworm had mainly stormed Chipinge. A farm…
HARARE – Women are contributing to the increase of gender-based violence (GBV) as they are accomplices in concealing such cases and offences, rights activist Nyaradzo Mashayamombe said. In an interview with the Daily News on Sunday, Mashayamombe — a women and girl rights advocate — said women don’t report GBV crimes to protect families’ reputation…
HARARE – Zimbabweans are going to spend yet another bleak and sad Christmas holiday due to mounting economic hardships, MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai said. This comes as many long-suffering Zimbabweans had hoped for an economic relief following change of political leadership, but the situation on the ground speaks otherwise, with prices of basic commodities rising…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released a relaxed festive season roadblock schedule which establishes police checkpoints at least 100 kilometres apart on national trunk roads as part of the force’s efforts to improve its battered public image. The news is likely to be received with joy by long distance travellers who have…
HARARE – ZESA Holdings’ employees who participated in a demonstration over a string of dodgy energy deals entered between flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo and the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) — a unit of the power utility firm — are facing arrest after defying a court order. The employees took part in a demonstration on Thursday…
HARARE – Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (Paz) has called for safe, enjoyable and accident-free holidays as millions of travellers set off for the long Christmas and New Year holidays. Millions of Zimbabweans will travel over the next week — one of the busiest holiday of the year — with most going by road, according to…
HARARE – The Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) has recalled Johannes Ndanga as the life president of the religious group. ACCZ secretary-general Obert Matsveru told a press conference that Ndanga grossly violated the organisation’s constitution by manipulating patrons of ACCZ without agreement of the Apostolic Bishops Council (ABC). This comes after Ndanga unilaterally appointed…
HARARE – The Pharmaceutical Society of Zimbabwe (PSZ) has warned of a looming drugs shortage after it failed to access foreign currency from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for the importation of critical medicines. Zimbabwe is relying on foreign imports for its drugs, equipment and hospital consumables and imports over $400 million worth of…
HARARE – Danhiko Project’s future looks bleak following the fall of its patron and main benefactor, former first lady Grace Mugabe. Students living with disabilities at the Msasa-based charity are having a bleak Christmas this year. [GoogleAd] Deputy director Godfrey Majonga said going into 2018 they are praying that well-wishers will be at hand to…
