February 2017

HARARE – Political activist Promise Mkwananzi said he is appealing against a Wednesday Constitutional Court (Con-Court) ruling which dismissed his challenge that President Robert Mugabe was violating Zimbabwe’s Constitution by violently quashing street protests. The #Tajamuka/Sesijikile protest group leader accuses the soon-to-be 93-years-old Mugabe of disregarding the Constitution by unleashing police to suppress legitimate demonstrations. “We…

HARARE – Radio and TV personality Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo — popularly known as Tich Mataz — was yesterday dragged before the courts for allegedly smuggling clothes and evading $500 duty. The 48-year-old —accused of contravening Section 182 of the Excise and Control Act — appeared before Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube facing smuggling charges. He was…

HARARE – Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has threatened to report absconding Cabinet ministers to President Robert Mugabe, following outrage by opposition parties who said the officials’ continued absence was “disrespectful of the House”. This was after opposition MPs demanded that Mudenda takes action against ministers and their deputies in the habit of absenting themselves…

HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s 93rd birthday celebrations will be held on February 25 in Matopos, Matabeleland South, Zanu PF youth league announced yesterday. Addressing the media yesterday the league’s leader, Kudzanai Chipanga, said “the party is now geared for the event”. “On February 17, we are going to have our fundraising dinner,” he said,…

HARARE – Human rights lawyers have slammed the failure by Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) to transport prisoners to court, saying the development blatantly breached the constitutional rights of pre-trial detainees. It’s been two weeks since ZPCS has failed to bring suspects held under their custody to court for continuation of trials or routine…

HARARE – Our Bulawayo reporter, Jeffrey Muvundusi, talks to president of the newly-formed Zimbabwe Partnership for Prosperity (ZIPP) president Blessing Kasiyamhuru. Below are excerpts of the interview. Q: Briefly tell us who Blessing Kasiyamhuru is? A: Kasiyamhuru is a humble and God-fearing man of God with a Christian upbringing and values. I am a holder…