HARARE – The Daily News has filed a complaint with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) against lawyer Nickiel Mushangwe for unethical conduct in connection with the way he has handled the newspaper’s disagreement with preacher Emmanuel Makandiwa. Mushangwe, claiming that he was representing Makandiwa, recently approached the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC), urging the media…
HARARE – Director of African Open Media Initiative (Afri-media) Stanley Sachikonye, who is accused of breaching broadcasting laws, wants the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of his case. Sachikonye is being charged with contravening the Broadcasting Services Act for broadcasting without a licence after allegedly producing, packaging and broadcasting into Zimbabwe local news and…
LUSAKA – Guy Scott wastes little time on diplomatic language as he lets loose on Africa’s biggest economy, race, Robert Mugabe and gay rights. One of the most colourful men in African politics happens to be white. Guy Scott is the vice president of Zambia but his race is probably the least exceptional thing about…
HARARE – Lawyers representing Core Mining Resources and Marange Resources yesterday agreed to postpone an urgent chamber application filed by the latter to stop an arbitration process to resolve their dispute. Marange Resources, a government-owned company, was in a joint venture agreement with Core to explore and mine Marange gems through a company called Canadile…
HARARE – After following the Conway Tutani and Daily News saga, one wonders whether the “seasoned proof reader” has suffered a temporary bout of amnesia or simply lost his marbles? In recent weeks, the self-styled paragon of virtue seemed to believe – bizarrely – that state regulatory bodies are not that bad and that our…
HARARE – Interfin Financial Services Limited (IFS) plans a deposit to equity swap deal as part of strategies to rescue its troubled flagship subsidiary Interfin Bank. If approved, the transaction could see the bank’s top depositors such as pension fund National Social Security Authority (Nssa) and tax collector Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) emerge as shareholders…
HARARE – Aspiring MDC candidate for Mbare constituency Sten Zvorwadza has been remanded to next Wednesday for trial on charges of causing political violence. He is also facing charges of breaching the Electoral Act after he allegedly put up campaign posters at Nenyere Flats on March 15, 2013 on the eve of referendum voting. Marufu…
HARARE – We join the rest of the world in celebrating the World Press Freedom Day. Indeed, Zimbabwean journalists have every reason to celebrate but a celebration which could have been sweeter had our government been consistent in implementing reforms that promote free speech and expression. This year’s theme: Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of…
HARARE – Former city treasurer and finance director for Harare Cosmos Zvikaramba has bounced back into council. Zvikaramba unceremoniously left the local authority in 2010 following the return of Misheck Mubvumbi, who had been fired by past Harare deputy mayor Sekesai Makwavarara. He then sued council for constructive dismissal. Council human resources director Masiye Kapare…
HARARE – World Press Freedom Day gives us a chance to pay tribute to media professionals within Zimbabwe and beyond who risk their lives and that of their families in their line of duty. It is an opportune time to celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, assess the state of press freedom in our…
