HARARE – Ian Kay, former Marondera MDC MP, faces a long winter in political wilderness after the MDC imposed a five-year ban on him for suggesting that Morgan Tsvangirai should resign. Kay, who along with senior party officials such as exiled treasurer-general Roy Bennett have called for leadership renewal to allow the ex-majority party to…
HARARE – As the year draws to an end, civil servants say President Robert Mugabe, who promised a salary increment for government workers, should fulfil his promises. Mugabe told mourners at the National Heroes Acre in August this year that he will hike the salaries without fail. Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) said they…
GWERU – US Ambassador Bruce Wharton says his country will continue making efforts to offer support with absolutely no strings attached to the aid granted, contrary to assertions that this is an attempt to thaw frosty diplomatic ties. Wharton’s response comes when some sections of the government have expressed dismay towards US aid to needy…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has recorded an increase in road accidents, with police saying public vehicles accounted for most of the carnage. Charity Charamba, the national police spokesperson, yesterday revealed that 189 people have died in road accidents in October alone. At least 171 deaths were recorded in the same month in 2012. “This is quite…
HARARE – The ministry of Health and Child Care has apologised for the death of three minors during the recent mass drug administration against bilharzia and intestinal worms. Paul Chimedza, deputy minister of Health and Child Care, told a news conference yesterday that his ministry had sent condolences to the parents who lost their children….
HARARE – Frederick Chunga, former permanent secretary in the ministry of Lands who stands accused of severing his murder victim’s private parts for a business ritual, yesterday applied for discharge at the close of the State’s case. Chunga, a farmer and businessman, is jointly charged with Patricia Tembo, a suspected traditional healer who allegedly administered…
BULAWAYO – The Morgan Tsvangirai-led MDC on Wednesday suspended three Victoria Falls councillors for allegedly receiving bribes from Transport minister and Umguza legislator Obert Mpofu during the mayoral elections two months ago. Ritchie Mguni of Ward 5, Norris Nyathi, Ward 7 and Ward 8 councillor Robson Salimu were suspended from the party after a thorough…
BULAWAYO – A South African national has been hauled before courts for overstaying his visitor’s permit. Sudhoowa Zaakir, 30, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Gladmore Mushowe facing charges of unauthorised stay Zimbabwe. He pleaded guilty and was fined R1 000. Zaakir who is out of custody was given 30 days to pay the fine. The State…
HARARE – High Court judge Emmy Tsanga will today rule on a bail application filed by a Chinese national accused of illegally possessing 99kg of ivory worth $28 000. Chen Guoliang was arrested at the Harare International Airport attempting to board a plane to China and is accused of contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act….
HARARE – Former Education minister David Coltart, has urged government not to rescind teachers’ incentives until it is able to pay educators decent salaries. There have been reports that the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is mulling withdrawing teachers’ incentive saying only 38 percent of the schools, especially those in urban areas, were paying…
