POLICE have confirmed the arrest of Ranganai Gowanyika for allegedly stabbing two brothers to death at the Mupfurudzi Game Park, Shamva, Mashonaland Central Province. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Gowanyika, while a manhunt has been launched for the suspect’s three alleged colleagues. “The police confirm the arrest of … Gowanyika in…
ZIMBABWE is on course to adopt a revolutionary building technology that uses thin steel sheets to create durable, but lightweight building structures. The construction technique called Light Gauge Steel (LGS) system is in use in over 80 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, South Africa, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and India. Zimbabwe could…
A BULAWAYO-BASED technology expert has advised upcoming entrepreneurs to invest in artificial intelligence (AI) to counter financial challenges faced in running their start-ups. Speaking at a workshop last Friday, Bulawayo Tech Hub cofounder Victoria Nxumalo also said more efforts were underway to equip start-ups with advanced digital skills. “There is a need to use new…
NATIONAL Chiefs’ Council president Chief Mtshane Khumalo says preparations for the commencement of the Gukurahundi outreach programme in the Matabeleland region are at an advanced stage with the better part of the groundwork covered. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday on Friday, Khumalo provided an update on the progress thus far, saying they were…
GOVERNMENT says it has upgraded 326 satellite schools to become registered examination centres to enhance the quality and accessibility of education by learners. Satellite schools were established in the country on various former commercial farms after the land reform programme in 2000 to address a shortage of schools. The new development comes as some students…
THE government has partnered with various stakeholders to train small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on how to operate and adapt their businesses to the current economic challenges. Speaking at a training programme for SMEs in Bulawayo on Friday, Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa said while the sector was transforming the country’s economy, it was faced…
THE country’s biggest gold buyer, Pedzai ‘‘Scott’’ Sakupwanya, has warned that there are scammers targeting unsuspecting people using his name and forged…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE GOVERNMENT has, since January this year, managed to collect US$78 million from airtime levies to fund the public healthcare sector. This was confirmed yesterday by ministry of Finance deputy minister David Mnangagwa while addressing a national health financing policy meeting in Harare.He said the government was striving to meet the Abuja…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI AN artisanal miner Sinakwena Cholwe, 25, from Chauke mine in Gweru, Midlands province, was arraigned before the Gweru Magistrates Court on assault charges. “The accused person was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment, of which four months were suspended for five years. The remaining 8 months were suspended on condition that he completes 280…
A SENIOR Gutu Rural District Council (RDC) official Alec Mukaro, 46, was arraigned before the Gutu Magistrates’ Court on close to US$22 000 fraud charges. “The accused person was granted bail on the condition to deposit US$$200 with the clerk of court, not to interfere with state witnesses and to report to the police every…
