HARARE – Former Chitungwiza councillor Fredrick Mabamba, who was facing five counts of fraud, has been removed from remand after State witnesses failed to attend the court hearing. Harare magistrate Elijah Makomo removed Mabamba from remand following an application filed by the politician’s lawyer, Gloria Sithole. Mabamba, through his lawyer had notified the State of…
PRETORIA – Protests that began on Monday evening over the announcement of Thoko Didiza as the ANC’s Tshwane mayoral candidate continued throughout Tuesday. The situation became so volatile that by the end of the working day, commuters were left stranded as buses and taxis lessened their services in fear of violence. Earlier claims that government…
PRETORIA – Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on Tuesday said that the army would be only be deployed in Tshwane as a last resort only. “The situation is assessed on a daily basis and depending on the outcome of that assessment we will make a choice on whether to deploy the SANDF or…
HARARE – A wounded India yesterday thumped Zimbabwe by 10 wickets, setting the stage for a do-or-die series decider for the Prayag Cup T20 tomorrow. Zimbabwe won the toss and skipper Graeme Cremer chose to bat first, probably with Saturday’s victory, when they also batted first, still lingering at the back of his mind. At…
HARARE – Northern Region Division One League pacesetters Black Rhinos have opened up a six-point lead at the top of the table after beating ZRP Morris 2-1 over the weekend. Chauya Chipembere, who are bidding for a Premiership return after being relegated two seasons ago, now lead the log standings with 25 points from 11…
MUTARE – CAPS United supporters on Sunday conducted a clean-up exercise in Mutare’s central business district. The fans also took it upon themselves to denounce rising cases of hooliganism, pitch invasions, missile throwing and obscene songs in the football league. CAPS United Supporters Manicaland Chapter spokesperson Brighton Mkwate said attending football matches should be a…
HARARE – Dynamos president Kenni Mubaiwa yesterday said the club will meet this week to decide on whether to assign coach Lloyd Mutasa on permanent basis or look elsewhere. Mutasa was appointed interim coach, after the sacking of Portuguese Paulo Jorge Silva after only five league games. The Portuguese was relieved of his duties after…
HARARE – Award-winning producer Prince “Oskid” Tapfuma has been accused of stealing a song by little known Germany based musician, Vimbai “Vee Kay” Zimuto and giving it to Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave. Fungisai released her latest album Huya Uone Zvakuitika which carries the song Amai Ndakanaka Amai. Vee Kay claims to have given Oskid her song, Ndakanaka…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed hospitality group, African Sun, said it has retrenched nearly 250 employees as a survival strategy in the face of dwindling tourists’ arrivals and the harsh economic environment. The group’s managing director, Edwin Shangwa, said the staff rationalisation exercise will result in improved efficiency. “In 2015, our corporate oversight structure was…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is operating illegally, after Mines minister Walter Chidakwa formed the entity without an Act of Parliament to guide its operations, it has emerged. Mines ministry permanent secretary Francis Gudyanga was yesterday grilled by the parliamentary portfolio committee on Mines and Energy chaired by Masvingo urban Member of…
