HARARE – The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) former bosses’ bribery case took a new twist yesterday, as the State witness, Leeroy Waguta — who had travelled from South Africa to testify, was briefly arrested at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts. Waguta was whisked away by police officials moments after Harare magistrate, Lucy Mungwari, had dismissed an…
HARARE – The Meteorological Services Department has warned of temperatures soaring to as high as 42°C tomorrow and Sunday before the rainy season begins. In a statement yesterday, the Met Department said the public should take precautionary measures to protect themselves from the adverse weather condition. “Very hot weather (is) expected to affect the whole…
MUTARE – Mutasa Central MDC MP, Trevor Saruwaka — who was facing charges of participating in an unsanctioned demonstration — has been removed from remand. The State had been dragging his trial citing incomplete investigations. The case will proceed by way of summons. Saruwaka was being charged with participating in a gathering with intent to promote…
HARARE – Fuel shortages, which resurfaced this week, have served to underline the precarious nature and position of Zimbabwe’s economy. There is trepidation among motorists and industrialists that the shortages could have a ripple effect on the economy and where diesel is the main driver of the country’s ailing industries. Many service stations are reporting…
BULAWAYO – The fight by journalists against politicians took a decisive turn during Watergate, during which a politician tried to assume power through illegitimate means. Richard Nixon, whom I first met in person at the old Lusaka airport in 1963, was seeking a second term in office as president of the United States. He had…
EDITOR — Your Monday story on probable fraud at Zimdef refers. Obert Gutu of MDC is right to be frustrated by the lack of action on the part of the authorities. By now solid statements should be coming from the following: Zimdef management and Trustees or Board; The Presidency’, Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission (Zacc), Zanu…
HARARE – Zimbabwe is expected to rake at least $2,3 billion this year from mineral exports, Mines minister, Walter Chidakwa, has said. Chidakwa told delegates at the National Economic Consultative Forum (NECF) that the country was earning at least $45 million each week from minerals, adding Zimbabwe had potential to surpass the figure when all…
HARARE – Nigerian songstress Osinachi “Sinach” Kalu’s second concert in Zimbabwe, set for the Glamis Arena tomorrow, has been described by organisers as the greatest “praise and worship concert ever to be held in Zimbabwe.” The internationally-acclaimed artiste, who is expected to jet into the country from her American base today, will share the stage…
HARARE – Zora music star Leonard Zhakata will share the stage with celebrated female bassist-cum-vocalist Edith WeUtonga tonight at Jazz 24/7 in a potentially explosive match-up. The Madam Boss hitmaker’s manager, Ben Zhakata, said the show was part of their efforts to reach a diverse range of fans. “Last weekend’s shows were exceptional and we…
HARARE – Rising star Bryan K will launch his video for the song Rudo and an online application called TuneMe at a free event to be held at Belgravia Sports Club tomorrow as part of his duties as Zimbabwe’s ambassador for the Safeguard Young People (SYP) initiative. SYP is a regional programme supported by the…
