HARARE – President Robert Mugabe has threatened to pull Zimbabwe out of regional grouping Sadc accusing it of being influenced by “some stupid and idiotic woman” — Lindiwe Zulu. He used his Zanu PF election manifesto launch in Harare’s high density suburb of Highfield to attack South African President Jacob Zuma’s international relations advisor Zulu….
HARARE – David Coltart says Zimbabwe’s second term will now close one week earlier to pave way for preparations for elections which will be held on July 31, this year. Schools will now close on July 26 instead of August 4, 2013. “This is necessary to enable the participation of teachers in this national exercise…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe Friday revealed that he has been working confidentially with Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to introduce a gold-backed Zimbabwe dollar currency once the economy has stabilised.Mugabe told thousands of his Zanu PF supporters during the party’s election manifesto launch in Harare yesterday that it was possible to restore the local…
BULAWAYO – The MDC formation led by Welshman Ncube and Dumiso Dabengwa’s revived Zapu Friday forged a double-headed alliance to enhance chances of regional representation as the country hurtles towards watershed elections on July 31. The partnership emerged soon after MDC led by Morgan Tsvangirai forged an alliance with Mavambo /Dawn/ Kusile leader Simba Makoni…
HARARE – Falling temperatures have exposed victims of the Chitungwiza bomb blast — who still live in tents that rumble with the wind and leak whenever it rains — to the ravages of weather and disease. There is no electricity, nor water and the floors are sandy, leaving the dwellers of the Red Cross pitched…
HARARE – Hundreds of first-time voters in most urban centres have accused the Registrar General of employing “delaying tactics” in the ongoing intensive voter registration exercise. The disgruntled aspiring voters, most of whom are youths, told the Daily News that officials from the Registrar-General’s office were denying thousands of prospective voters their right to register….
HARARE – A Mbare man who stole a taxi was jailed for six years by a Harare regional magistrate. Gibson Jacket, 39, was slapped with an eight- year prison term by regional magistrate Sandra Mupindu but two years were set aside on condition of good behaviour. Tendai Jambo, 43, of Mbare had been hired by…
HARARE – A petty thief from Epworth who also plied his trade as a commuter omnibus conductor was yesterday slapped with an effective four-year prison term for stealing from a passenger. Solomon Hodzi, 36, had been sentenced to five years in jail by magistrate Tendai Mahwe but six months were set aside on condition of…
HARARE – Popular and controversial pole dancer, Beverly Sibanda aka Bev has made Harare’s Holly’s VIP Lounge her home as she performs there every other Sunday. Bev and her sexy Angels pole dance at the joint every Sunday evening and have attracted a huge following. DJ Nash, a spokesperson for the joint said their Sundays…
HARARE – Chibuku Road to Fame Mashonaland East finals will light up Marondera Saturday. The annual music talent identification programme is a partnership between the National Arts Council and Delta Beverages through their Chibuku brand. Chibuku Road to Fame is one of the longest running grassroots talent identification initiatives in Zimbabwe which has unearthed several…
