HARARE – President Robert Mugabe yesterday warned police to desist from corrupt activities, calling for harsh punishment for those caught on the wrong side of the law. Officiating at a police graduation parade at Morris Depot in Harare yesterday, the 91-year-old leader said his government will not tolerate corruption, especially in the police force. “Government…
MASVINGO – Vice president Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday dressed down Psychomotor minister Josiah Hungwe, telling him to stop addressing him as a “second vice president”. Delivering a public lecture on national healing at Great Zimbabwe University yesterday, Mphoko embarrassed Hungwe in front of students by cautioning him never to address him as second vice president. He…
HARARE – A year and a half later I have to say goodbye to 263 Voices. This column has been my home, my place to rant, my comfort and freedom. I regret having to leave, however, I feel that it is time that someone fresh and relevant takes over. I am very confident with the…
HARARE – Zanu PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere faces the political fight of his life after war veterans savaged him mercilessly on Tuesday ahead of the next crucial politburo meeting expected to take place soon at which the over weening ambition of the party’s Young Turks will come under the spotlight. So bad could things…
HARARE – After all has been said and done, one thing is very clear; Pakistan is not a safe destination to travel to at the moment. But sadly, the Zimbabwe cricket team will be travelling to the politically volatile South Asian country next Tuesday to play two Twenty20 matches and three One Day Internationals in…
HARARE – The United States is concerned about human rights violations in Zimbabwe, a visiting delegation from Washington said yesterday. The delegation is in the country for a four-day visit. It consists of two senior State department officials, Shannon Smith, who is deputy assistant secretary for African affairs and Steven Feldstein, the deputy assistant secretary…
HARARE – Zimbabwean police have refused to state what action they took against officers who were suspected to have murdered local criminals deported from South Africa. A top policeman in SA Anwar Dramat has been suspended pending the outcome of investigations over allegations that he was involved in the illegal rendition of Zimbabweans. The Zimbabwean…
HARARE – Former Energy and Power Development minister Elton Steers Mangoma was yesterday freed on $1 000 bail by a Harare magistrate. Mangoma is facing criminal abuse of office charges after he allegedly flouted tender procedures during the time he served as a minister in the inclusive government. Magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe ordered Mangoma, 54, to…
HARARE – Rooftop Promotions remains adamant that they will finally hold the Wene Music Awards in October after last year’s false start. Rooftop Promotions media and information officer, Robert Tapfumaneyi told the Daily News that while they are busy constructing the new Theatre in the Park in the Harare Gardens, they will still hold the…
HARARE – Music promoter Partson Chimbodza of Chipaz Promotions says he has a running contract with City of Harare-owned venue, City Sports Centre for particular calendar dates. His response comes after the Daily News featured an article alluding to the fact that he was monopolising the venue. While a number of music promoters were not…
