HARARE – Zanu PF MPs yesterday demanded that their MDC counterparts — who were draped in Zimbabwean flags — leave Parliament as the fall-out over #ThisFlag campaign extended to the national assembly. The country’s flag has become the rallying symbol of the anti-government protests dubbed #Thisflag which are led by popular clergyman Evan Mawarire. Mawarire and…
HARARE – After watching Zanu PF activists march without any hassles in the capital yesterday, the MDC and other pressure groups — victims of documented state clampdown — accused the police of being partisan. The Morgan Tsvangirai-led MDC and a pressure group Tajamuka/Sesjikile said in different statements that while their marches have faced legal hurdles…
HARARE – The Constitutional Court has ruled that paying radio and television licences is mandatory for all listeners and viewers with signal receiving devices in a verdict which empowers the State broadcaster — Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) — to collect fees from the resisting public. ZBC lawyer Tazorora Musarurwa yesterday confirmed to the Daily News…
HARARE – Exiled Zimbabwean musician-turned-government critic, Thomas Mapfumo, has backed #ThisFlag campaign leader Evan Mawarire and called upon President Robert Mugabe to step down as he has failed the people. In a video posted on social media, the vocal Chimurenga music icon said despite warning Zimbabweans of Mugabe’s misrule through his music long back, few…
HARARE – Notorious and most-wanted burglar, Lamusi Nthula, was yesterday slapped with an 11-year jail sentence by Harare magistrate Musaiona Shortgame for possession of two illegal firearms and house-breaking tools. According to court papers, Nthula, was arrested recently after spending five years on the run. Allegations against Nthula arose in September 2011 when police got information…
HARARE – A women’s advocacy group, Katswe Sistahood (Katswe), has petitioned Parliament to criminalise revenge pornography as more images and videos of naked women in compromising positions emerge on the Internet and social media. In a presentation to Parliament’s legal affairs portfolio committee, Katswe’s legal and advocacy officer Debra Mwase said revenge pornography was particularly…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Diamond Education College (ZDEC) chairperson Lovemore Kurotwi has approached the Mines ministry seeking to be given 15 000 carats of diamonds monthly to help the institution in training its students. In a July 14, letter addressed to the ministry, Kurotwi said government should stop sending people to China to train in diamond…
HARARE – Agriculture concern Ariston is seeking shareholder approval to convert a $4 million debt into equity to allow the company to clean its balance sheet and raise more fresh capital. In a notice to shareholders yesterday, the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed firm said the deal will see its majority shareholder, Origin Global Holdings (Origin), increasing…
HARARE – One of the earliest urban groovers Decibel, real name Daniel Mazhandu, is back in the studio and working on a new music project. Decibel, who rose to fame in the early 2000s with the songs Chido and Nakai is working with popular Kwekwe-based producer, DJ Fydale on his new project. The United Kingdom-based…
HARARE – Jazz maestro Majahawodwa Ndlovu, popularly known as Jays Marabini will be among a cast of top Bulawayo-based musicians who will showcase their talents at the City Sports Bar’s weekly event, Jam Session next week. It will be a Bulawayo affair on Monday in Harare as the Khumbul´ekhaya singer will share the stage with…
