HARARE – An Indian businesswoman and her son, who had been insincerely accused of defrauding a local businessman through a share sale, were acquitted on Friday after a magistrate dismissed the case as a civil matter. Nighert Parween Savania, 62, and her son Deen Mahendra Jivan, 33, were represented by Msindo Hungwe when they appeared…
HARARE – Three suspected armed robbers who reportedly embarked on a robbing spree while clad in army regalia appeared in court on Friday. Antony Chimukombe, 45, of Highview, Chivhu, Claytos Kamasho, 39, of Chitungwiza and Kudakwashe Choga, 37, of St Mary’s appeared before Harare magistrate Bianca Makwande. They were charged with robbery and remanded in…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Tourism Authority chief executive Karikoga Kaseke has appealed to hotels and lodges to prioritise placing condoms in rooms for the convenience of their patrons. He said the ravaging effects of HIV/Aids — which has left an estimated 1,5 million Zimbabweans living with the infection — makes the measure a life-and-death matter which…
HARARE – Rising poet Sympathy Sibanda-Mazuruse, who recently published her second publication, a double poetry anthology titled “Celestial Sympathy,” is promoting her work in schools. Sibanda Mazuruse, whose first poetry anthology titled “Matters of Life” was published in 2009, is determined to use her writing experience to mentor budding writers in schools. “I believe the…
HARARE – Lawyers, media and political analysts believe the proposed Computer Crime and Cyber Crime Bill will affect artistes in their execution of duty as online platforms would be restricted especially for those whose work the state deems political incorrect or dangerous. Lawyer Jacqueline Chikakano thinks there is one key provision that may impact on…
HARARE – Since the emergence of the digital era Zimbabweans artists – musicians, filmmakers, actors, sculptors and painters – have embraced the internet as a tool to improve how they make, market, and sell their creative works. The artists are also now gainfully using the internet to build community with fans and fellow artists, and…
HARARE – Temperamental FC PLATINUM coach Norman Mapeza went ballistic following his side’s 2-1 loss to Harare City here yesterday. The platinum miners’ lead at the top of the Castle Lager Premiership table has now been cut to one point ahead of second-placed Highlanders, who beat Chapungu 0-1 at Ascot Stadium. CAPS United, who travel…
HARARE – Visual artist Arthur Byers, 23, is prepared to do “anything” to put his works into the limelight. Despite the fact that his art pieces have been sold in Zimbabwe and elsewhere in the world, Byers has been frustrated by his failure to attain recognition in his homeland. “I haven’t been acknowledged and I…
HARARE – Young songstress Tamy, who recently launched a video of the hit Ndibereke, off her seven-track debut album titled The 18th Rollercoaster, is taking her budding career to the next level. The 18-year-old artiste will be heading to South Africa in December to collaborate with Ghetto Ruff Records/Muthaland artistes Vusumzi “Vusi Nova” Nongxa and…
MUTARE – With six goals in his maiden top flight football season, Mutare City Rovers forward Kudakwashe Gurure is an early contender for the Castle Lager Premiership Rookie of the Year award. Finding the back of the net against the country’s top teams — Harare City, Dynamos, Chicken Inn, Highlanders and Tsholotsho, Gurure is having…
