HARARE – Viva Zimbabwe leader and former Zanu PF youth leader Lumumba William Gerald Mutumanje, also known as Acie Lumumba, was yesterday freed on conditional bail by the Harare Magistrates’ Court on forgery and fraud charges. Lumumba, 28, is jointly charged with his personal assistant Tonderai Maphosa. Magistrate Tendai Mahwe released the two on $300…
HARARE – Zanu PF political commissar Savior Kasukuwere has urged Zimbabweans not to resort to violence saying his party was ready to listen to citizens’ concerns. Responding to the current wave of protests against President Robert Mugabe’s policies, Kasukuwere said violence would not necessarily achieve the desired results. “When you resort to violence, it does…
BULAWAYO – Lawyers representing over 80 protesters who were arrested here during last week’s stay-away are frustrated that suspects are being assigned bail they believe is too high. Many of those charged cannot pay the $80 bail, and may spend months in remand prison awaiting trial. One of the lawyers co-representing the accused, Tanaka Muganyi, asked…
HARARE – CAPS United’s excellent start to the season could be derailed amid revelations a third force is leaning on destabilising the club. This comes as the club chiefs yesterday told the Daily News that they were aware of a dark hand trying to use the players to derail their own project which has seen…
HARARE – Despite guiding the Glamour Boys to five consecutive wins which has thrust them back into the top four, Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa prefers to keep a low profile. Not so long ago, Mutasa appeared to be out of his depth after he had inherited a squad low on confidence following the brief but…
HARARE – South Africa A opted to bat again as captain Stephen Cook pushes for victory after dismissing hosts Zimbabwe A for 269 runs shortly after tea on day three of the first unofficial Test match here yesterday. At close of play the visitors were on 121/2, a lead of 307 runs with eight wickets…
DURBAN – In the midst of a range of problems back home, the Junior Sables fought with their hearts on their sleeves to overcome Griquas Rural 9-16 in a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire here yesterday. Chasing their first win at the U18 Coca-Cola Craven Week since 2013, the Old Mutual-bankrolled teenagers…
HARARE – Harare magistrate Tendai Mahwe yesterday freed pressure group #Tajamuka/Sesijikile spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi on $300 bail. Mkwananzi, 35, was arrested last week on public violence charges. As part of his bail conditions, Mkwananzi was ordered to reside at the address that he provided to the court, report to the police every Friday and not to…
HARARE – Amagagasi maintained their top spot in the Southern Region Division One league despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Makomo at the weekend. The log leaders failed to garner maximum points that could have seen them stretch their lead at the top to three points. However, with their closest rivals failing to…
JOHANNESBURG – A South African court has charged identical twin brothers with terrorism for allegedly plotting to attack Jewish targets and a US diplomatic mission. Brandon-Lee and Tony-Lee Thulsie and two others were arrested in Johannesburg following police raids over the weekend. They are said to have been planning to join so-called Islamic State in…
