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AS the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicked off under the theme “Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future,” a critical component of this year’s event has been the financial literacy training session hosted by Old Mutual. Agriculture is the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, contributing significantly to the country’s GDP, exports, and employment. However,…

THE inaugural ‘The List’ awards to celebrate and honour “individuals driving impactful changes in their communities” are set to be held in Harare in November. The are being organised by Identities Media Holdings, a female-owned media organisation. “This prestigious initiative recognises and honours selfless individuals driving impactful change in their communities across various fields, embodying…

BUSINESSMAN Justice Mayor Wadyajena yesterday took back his fleet of vehicles from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) after the courts ordered their release. The vehicles, a Lamborghini, BMW X6 and 23 trucks, were seized by Zacc two years ago when the flamboyant businessman had been arrested together with Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) executives in…

KADOMA businessman Jimayi Muduvuri is set to establish schools for people living with disabilities (PWDs) across the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Muduvuri said the schools would provide free education for PWDs. “After opening various hospitals to cater for people living with disabilities and war veterans, I discovered that PWDs are facing challenges to get…

Yvonne Ncube  in BULAWAYO  TWO Bulawayo men have appeared in court facing allegations of seizing a mine and digging gold ore worth over US$4 000 on three consecutive days.  Irvine Bhekinkosi Msimanga and Brighton Nyoni yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of contravening the Mines Act and another of robbery. …

  Masimba Makwembere makwemberem@dailynews.co.zw PROPERTY mogul Phillip Chiyangwa yesterday told a commission probing irregularities into the operations of the Harare City Council that the local authority illegally allocated his upmarket Helensvale stand to another company. Appearing before the five-member commission chaired by retired High Court judge, Justice Maphios Cheda, Chiyangwa said he legally acquired the…

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court after he allegedly stabbed his two friends for declining to settle an outstanding bill for their drinks and meal. Calvin Shumba, 22, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing two counts of attempted murder. He pleaded not guilty to both counts, but was…

HARARE councillors blew a total of US$11 million on workshops and conferences between January and July this year. This was revealed at the on-going inquiry into the governance of the Harare City Council chaired by retired High Court judge Justice Maphios Cheda. Appearing before the commission yesterday, the city’s town clerk Hosiah Chisango said councillors…

A 17-YEAR-OLD boy from Zimre Park, Ruwa, has appeared before a Harare Magistrates Court facing charges of allegedly defrauding high school students of over US$2 600 last month. “Sometime in July 2024, the accused person posed as a member of the Junior Parliament, promising students a chance to join the junior motivators Sadc Parliament Programme,”…

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 43-year-old man after he was caught with five slaughtered stolen cattle. Speaking at Hillside Police Station yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrest of Bhekilizwe Nyathi from Nkulumane suburb. “Bhekilizwe Nyathi, who was accompanied by an accomplice, was spotted by a member of the neighbourhood watch committee….