HARARE – Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU) has been accused of “stealing” money paid to a dismissed worker. Elias Chigovera, a former employee for Frink Creative Alliance — a local printing firm, claims ZFTU stole part of his $1 300 paid by his former employer as compensation for unfair dismissal. Chigovera claims that after…
HARARE – Building an action plan to end sexual violence in conflict is a powerful way for the African Union to celebrate its 50th anniversary at the ongoing historic summit this week. But far from providing leadership, the African leaders are showing an appalling camaraderie to protect perpetrators of crimes against women. Protecting women from…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) revealed recently that it has had “human rights” as part of its syllabus since 1995. One would have been forgiven for bursting out in laughter because it is just difficult to reconcile ZRP practice with observance of human rights for the past 18 years. Revelations about this “syllabus”…
HARARE – The Supreme Court has postponed indefinitely ruling on an ex-Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director Lovemore Mukandi’s application for a permanent stay of prosecution in an alleged fraud case. Mukandi and his co-accused Nelson Mawere-Mubvumbi, a former chief transport officer in the CIO, David Nyabando who was the administration officer and a businessman…
HARARE – Beatrice Mtetwa’s trial yesterday failed to kick off because the prominent human rights lawyer was appearing in another court, where she was representing her clients from the Prime Minister’s office. The matter turned into a fault-finding battle between the State and defence counsels after the two failed to agree on a trial date….
HARARE – When the 2013 Castle Premiership season started, it was billed as a three-horse race for the title between Dynamos, Highlanders and FC Platinum. Initially, Highlanders and Platinum appeared to have put clear daylight between them and other potential contenders, but the storyline continues to change week-in-week-out. Platinum have lost their way lately, losing…
HARARE – We are on a new trajectory of hope and prosperity. We are inspired by the biblical teachings of Matthew. We refuse to be down and out. We are a mighty people and indeed, ours is now the equivalent of the Sermon on the Mount as aptly captured in the gospel of Matthew 5…
HARARE – Embattled foods manufacturer Cairns Holdings Limited (Cairns) plans to delist from the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). The group, suspended from the local bourse in December last year, will next month seek shareholders’ approval of the transaction. Cairns is set to meet the stakeholders and creditors on June 19, 2013 at the High Court….
HARARE – The wait is finally over! On Sunday night socialite and fashionista Pokello was unveiled as one of the two house mates who will represent Zimbabwe in season eight of Big Brother Africa. The choice of the 27-year-old shoe boutique owner came as no surprise to many who had ceaselessly tipped her to make…
HARARE – ZIMBABWE Schools rugby coach Godwin “Jaws” Murambiwa was pleased with the make-up of his Under-18 Craven Week squad, saying it will make an impression at this year’s tournament. This year’s edition takes place in Polokwane, South Africa, from July 8 to 13. “This side has potential to match the class of 2007, which…
