HARARE – The opposition vowed yesterday that their planned massive demonstration in Harare today, to be led by MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai and former Vice President Joice Mujuru, would go ahead despite threats by authorities to stop it. Their assertion came after violent demonstrations rocked the capital on Wednesday, as angry protesters fed up with…
HARARE – Below are live updates on opposition political parties mega demostration against President Robert Mugabe. 10:10 – Police try to block opposition parties’ mega demo. They are using water canons and teargas to disperse the crowd at FreedomSquare. Meanwhile, the parties await a High Court order to proceed with the meeting. Pics: Annie Mpalume…
HARARE – Harare was turned into a war zone yesterday as police fought running battles with angry MDC youths who had gathered in the capital to present a petition to Home Affairs minister Ignatius Chombo over what they said was growing police brutality. The mayhem left dozens of people injured and property worth tens of…
HARARE – Sadc must intervene in the escalating Zimbabwean crisis and facilitate a smooth transition of power in the country, a group of international elders — Graca Machel, Kofi Annan and Desmond Tutu — have urged. The elders said “Zimbabwe is on the verge of an important transition which, if handled well, could lead to…
HARARE – High Court judge Lavender Makoni has ordered two Indian businessmen accused of raping a Zimbabwean woman at a Harare hotel to collectively pay $300 000 as surety. The duo — Krishna Satyanarayana Gandlur, 33, and Ravi Krishnan, 40 — were in June released on $1 000 bail each by High Court judge Garainesu…
HARARE – Harare businessman, Bernard Mahara Mutanga, has lost a High Court case following a botched share transfer deal involving property worth $2, 2 million. According to court papers, the applicant Bellepaise Estate signed two agreements with Mai Kai Real Estate Development Trust in January 2006 for the sale of 10 000 shares to Mutanga’s…
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF-led government must heed growing calls by the citizens to step down and allow fresh blood to govern the country and revive its waning economic conditions. Events of the past few weeks and more demonstrations planned in the weeks ahead are a clear indication of the frustrations that are…
HARARE – Dual-listed financial services group NMB Zimbabwe (NMBZ) posted a $3,5 million profit for the half year to June 2016 on the back of a strong interest income position, despite tough economic conditions. Group chairman Benedict Chikwanha said the bank — which posted an attributable profit of $2,6 million — continued to make inroads…
HARARE – Award-winning South African musicians DJ Tira and Bucie will be the star performers at the Golden Pilsener Afrofusion Concert set for Belgravia Sports Club on September 10. The celebrated South African duo will share the stage with local performers who include Ammara Brown, Jah Prayzah, Ray Dizz, Selekta Base, Fujee and T Base…
HARARE – Reggae artistes will share the stage at the first edition of the Reggae Nite set for the City Sports Bar tonight. Tonight’s line-up includes Transit Crew, Hotta Fyah, House of Stone, Mannex, Jay Fari, Cello Culture, Nadine Brown, Ras Caleb, Jah Warria, Jnr Bantan, Logmith, Jah Bless, Jimy Wailer, Wellaz, I-Watta, Nutty Rebel…
