HARARE – Former Finance minister Tendai Biti says President Robert Mugabe has failed and should therefore relinquish power to pave way for an independent transitional government. Biti, who is also former mainstream MDC secretary-general, told a news conference in Harare yesterday that under Mugabe’s present rule, Zimbabweans are worse off than they were during the…
HARARE – At least 16 out of every 100 sexually-active women aged between 15 and 49 are HIV positive, government has revealed. Mutsa Mhangara, the strategic Aids coordinator in the ministry of Health said these were the latest findings of the major report, the Ante-Natal Care (ANC) Sentinel Surveillance, used in analysing HIV trends in…
HARARE – The State yesterday closed its case against MDC activists, accused of bashing expelled party deputy treasurer-general, Elton Mangoma in February. Douglas Mwonzora, who is representing the MDC activists, indicated that he would today apply for discharge. Francis Mafimbidzofa, Enock Mukudu, Stefani Tafadzwa Jahwi, Samson Tumai Nerwande, Rhino Mashaya, James Chidhakwa, Denford Ngadziore, Shakespere…
HARARE – Two more members from the Ishamea Mufani-led Johanne Masowe Church have been remanded in custody over public violence charges. The number of Vapositori arrested for beating up police officers and journalists last week has risen to 30 after Prayer Parira, 30, and Gilbert Mudyiwa, 38, were arraigned before the courts yesterday. Parira and…
HARARE – Last November, I penned this column, reproduced word-for-word below, questioning Sports Minister Andrew Langa and his deputy Tabitha Kanengoni-Malinga’s priorities and understanding of sports, especially a shock budget of $46 million for the little-known Zone Six Youth Games at a time two important national teams desperately needed financial support from government to achieve…
HARARE – Former champions CAPS United will be looking to end their poor away form tomorrow when they travel to Ascot Stadium to face league returnees Chapungu as the Premier League action resumes following a one week break. The Castle Premiership action was last week suspended to pave way for Warriors’ 2015 African Cup of…
HARARE – Old HARARIANS coach Cyprian Mandenge insists his side’s tough start to the National Rugby League (NRL) has put them in a better state of mind as they come up against rivals Harare Sports Club tomorrow. The reigning champions are currently trailing log leaders Harare Sports Club by four points after playing out three…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s teenage golf sensation Scott Vincent added another feather to his cap after scooping the Amateur Male Golfer of the Year at the inaugural Zimbabwe Golf Awards held at Chapman Golf Club last night. This followed a sensational season for the United States Collegiate golfer who ended his junior season as one of…
MOSCOW – Leaders of the G7 industrial nations meeting in Brussels say they are prepared to impose further sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine. A joint statement condemned Moscow for its “continuing violation” of Ukraine’s sovereignty. The G7 summit is the first since Russia was expelled from the group following its annexation of…
HARARE – Iconic Zimbabwean musician, Oliver Mtukudzi, has sent a message to Alick Macheso’s camp apologising as he will not be able to make it into the country in time for the top Sungura musician’s 46th birthday gig at Glamis Arena in Harare tomorrow, June 6, 2014. Tuku, who was billed to perform along with…
