Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER AN apostolic faith leader who is facing allegations of cyberbullying was denied bail by a Harare magistrate on Friday. Elisha Rushinga allegedly produced a social media video insulting fellow apostolic leader Lloyd Gwasira, accusing him of stealing US$2.6 million from the government and flaunting ill-gotten riches on social media. The…
HEALTH experts in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the declining uptake of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC), as it is one of the primary methods used to fight HIV. Presenting the VMMC programme update, the National Aids Council (NAC) provincial programmes officer Douglas Moyo said the decline was concerning as the city faces persistent cases…
BLESSINGS MASHAYA Political Editor AUTHORITIES say police officers manning roadblocks should desist from ambushing motorists, adding that such irregular tactics undermine the critical work of law enforcement agents. This follows the recent surge in complaints from motorists regarding such problematic police checkpoints — where officers will suddenly emerge from their hiding places to confront drivers…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially sanctioned breathalyser tests for police use to crack down on rampant drunk driving. The move aims to improve road safety, enforce traffic laws effectively, and reduce the preventable loss of life on national roads. This followed the festive season introduction of drones to monitor bus ranks and increased police deployments…
YVONNE NCUBE in BULAWAYO THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is moving to address the growing challenge of illegal vending through coordinated interventions and the creation of safe trading spaces. Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu said the council welcomes proposed interventions by the central government aimed at relocating illegal vendors from undesignated areas. “Illegal…
PARLIAMENT will next month summon ministries and local authorities to account for failing to submit financial statements. This comes as the office of the Auditor-General (AG) has exposed deep-seated governance rot in government ministries and local authorities, including failures to account for procured goods and services. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the…
BETTERBRANDS Jewellery (Betterbrands) continues to play a significant role in the gold value chain, after playing a central role in record deliveries…
Blessings Mashaya POLITICAL EDITOR IT IS absolutely crucial that Zimbabweans fervently continue to seek ways to engage each other sincerely and to unite, to end the country’s decades-long myriad challenges. So reiterate top church leaders, who warn further that Zimbabwe will struggle to move forward both politically and economically, as long as there remain deep-seated…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE police have arrested 10 juveniles in connection with a spate of unlawful entry and theft cases in Nkulumane, Bulawayo, in which cash and household goods worth thousands of dollars were stolen. In a statement yesterday, the police said they were investigating 20 cases of unlawful entry and theft that occurred between October…
Tapiwa Chirume THE Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has released the November 2025 Advanced Level examination results, recording an improved national pass rate of 97.75 percent — an increase of 1.17 percentage points from 2024. Announcing the results yesterday, Zimsec board chairperson Paul Mapfumo said both candidate performance and enrollment increased significantly compared to the…
