THE Citizens’ Manifesto, a platform for progressive citizens, local community collectives, civil society and activists working in solidarity to amplify citizens’ voice and action towards a better Zimbabwe for all, will hold its 3rd National Citizens Convention 2020 from tomorrow to Friday. Several public officials and citizens are expected to engage as they tackle issues…
Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, pictured, has come out guns blazing after she and one of her sons were linked to a recent attempted gold smuggling case which led to the arrest of controversial Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) boss Henrietta Rushwaya and a number of security agents, the Daily News reports….
Blessing Masakadza and Blessings Mashaya STAFF WRITERS ZESA yesterday announced another whopping 50 percent increase in electricity tariffs, the third such hike in two months — triggering fears that this will have major negative effects on the country’s stabilising economy, the Daily News reports. This comes as prices of goods and services in the country…
Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw NEW fissures have erupted in the Thokozani Khupe-led MDC as some of its leaders intend to block the Supreme Court-ordered December extra-ordinary congress to elect a new president for the party. This comes as secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora, chairman Morgen Komichi, his vice Elias Mudzuri and Khupe are all vying…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw STRIKING teachers have reviewed downwards their salary demands amid no learning in most public schools as the month-long work stoppage by the educators continues, the Daily News reports. The teachers are now demanding a salary of US$360 monthly or the equivalent in local currency at the prevailing foreign currency…
Myles Matarise STAFF WRITER matarisem@dailynews.co.zw FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade minister Sibusiso Moyo has urged Zimbabweans at all levels to engage and re-engage when addressing sustainable environmental management issues. Moyo said this at the closing ceremony of the 9th Edition of the Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference at the Harare Exhibition Park…
Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw SEEDCO Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd (SeedCo) has sued a local company for US$1,5 million after it contracted the firm to produce seed on its behalf, but failed to deliver. In summons filed before the High Court, SeedCo cited Credcorp Investments (Credcorp) as respondents and is demanding US$1 517 465 in damages….
Tarisai Machakaire THE High Court has freed an MDC Alliance activist who has been in custody since September 8 for allegedly possessing weapons at a bail hearing for the party’s deputy national chairperson Job Sikhala. Justice Erica Ndewere released Terrence Manjengwa on $5 000 bail and banned him from possessing offensive weapons until the case…
EMIRATES, the largest airline and flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, resumed flights to Harare at the beginning of last month. Emirates Zimbabwe country manager Nasser Bahlooq recently spoke to Daily News Features Editor Dakarai Mashava about the airline’s two weekly flights to Harare which are linked to its Lusaka service. Below are excerpts…
REGIONAL electrical power utility firm, Power Giants Private Limited, has opened a new branch in Mutare, cementing its position as one of the leading service providers in the electrical engineering field in Zimbabwe. Located at 49 First Street in Mutare, the new addition — the fourth in the country — comes after branches in Harare,…
