By Yvonne Ncube A MAN from Hillside in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing murder allegations following an altercation with a now-deceased colleague over braai meat. Tatenda Chida was not asked to plead when he appeared before magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa who advised him to apply for bail at the High Court before remanding him in…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has called on councillors and the city’s management to focus on serving the people and alleviate challenges faced by ratepayers. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting over the weekend, Coltart urged the councillors and senior council officials to work tirelessly to improve service delivery. “Fellow councillors, we must change our notion on…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man has been found guilty of assaulting his sister to death with a wooden stool on Christmas Day last year. Bhekiwe Thembe appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice David Mangota and pleaded not guilty, but was convicted after a full trial. Thembe was remanded in custody to today…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERMadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE resort town of Kariba has been hit by a cholera outbreak, recording five cases and one death in the Gatshe Gatshe area. The deceased was identified as Charity Muzavazi from Bindura, Mashonaland Central Province, who was said to have been visiting the area for a fishing business. Speaking to the Daily…
A MBERENGWA woman, Talent Privilege Sibanda, from Madhuve Village, was last week arraigned before the Zvishavane Magistrates’ Court facing infanticide charges. She was later convicted and sentenced to 26 months in prison. “Sometime in the month of June 2023, the accused person separated from her husband. “They reunited in February 2024, whilst the accused person…
THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has challenged authorities to tackle food insecurity through crafting policies that address the root causes of poverty. In a statement yesterday, Zimcodd said more effort was needed in addressing food shortages. “The country faces critical challenges that expose the deep link between hunger and poverty. “There is…
A CATTLE rustler, Brighton Mudewu, from Arda Village, Triangle, in Masvingo Province has been sentenced to an effective nine years in jail after he was convicted of stealing a herd of nine cattle. He appeared at the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court last week facing stock theft charges. “On 3 November of 2024 at around 1800 hours,…
FARMERS, in areas receiving rains, have been advised to start planting, while those yet to receive rains have been urged to consult their Agritex officers, the government has said. This comes as some parts of the country have received rains, while others have experienced isolated showers. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, Agriculture…
GOVERNMENT says the El Nino-induced drought has stifled the funding of the Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) and the free health assistance programme for the poor. This was contained in a presentation of the 2024 pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo last week by the Social Welfare ministry. “Due to the need to finance the drought, some…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA SIGN language experts have called for its recognition in decision making to ensure inclusivity in the country. This comes as Zimbabwe marked commemorations of the International Day of Sign Language. This year’s theme was; “Sign up for Sign Language, Rise Where People Celebrate Diversity as far as Language is Concerned”. Speaking to…
