HARARE – MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai is off the hook after the High Court on Wednesday struck off the roll an application by Harare man Moreprecision Muzadzi, who is seeking $50 000 compensation for reportedly offering consultancy services to the veteran politician ahead of the 2013 elections. Justice Felistas Chatukuta threw out the charges against…
HARARE – High Court judge Tawanda Chitapi has slammed acting Prosecutor-General (PG) Ray Goba, describing his attempts to have him recused from handling his predecessor Johannes Tomana’s criminal case as unbecoming, unprofessional and unethical. This comes after Goba early this year wrote to Judge President George Chiweshe, requesting that Chitapi recuse himself from Tomana’s case….
HARARE – President Robert Mugabe’s deification crusade moved a notch higher yesterday, with government creating a new public holiday in his honour. The Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day, which restless Zanu PF youths have been clamouring for, will be commemorated annually on his birthday, February 21. Addressing a press conference in Harare yesterday, Home…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe 7s rugby national team has agreed on a one-year sponsorship deal worth $100 000 with Delta Beverages that will see Zambezi Lager becoming the Cheetahs’ official sponsor. The Zambezi Cheetahs are currently preparing for the forthcoming 2017 Africa Cup Sevens tournament which will be held in Kampala, Uganda in October. If…
HARARE – Kuwadzana legislator and former model Betty Kaseke has organised a beauty pageant titled Miss Kuwadzana to be held tomorrow in her constituency meant to empower ghetto girls. The Miss Kuwadzana pageant scheduled for Holland Centre in the densely-populated suburb of Harare will be graced by Miss Zimbabwe Trust chairperson Marry Chiwenga. “The Miss…
HARARE – Media, Information and Broadcasting Services minister Christopher Mushowe has urged gospel music couple Charles and Olivia Charamba to remain humble and exemplary in society. Mushowe was the guest of honour at the Charambas’ albums launch held at Zimbabwe College of Music in the capital on Wednesday evening. Charles and Olivia unveiled their latest…
HARARE – State-owned financial institution Agricultural Bank of Zimbabwe (Agribank) is negotiating for $48 million in fresh capital with government to recapitalise the business. The bank’s chief executive officer — Sam Malaba — said the bank, whose core mandate is to fund the country’s agriculture sector, was courting strategic partners to raise funds to recapitalise…
HARARE – Mobile network operator NetOne has partnered BancABC in a $10 million deal that will see the company’s subscribers buying smart phones over a 12-month period. The State-owned NetOne’s acting chief executive, Brian Mutandiro, said the company’s over 6,5 million subscribers will have an option to buy a variety of smart phones from international…
HARARE – Premier Service Medical Aid Society (Psmas) yesterday launched a new low-cost medical insurance package tailor-made for the informal sector. Backed by years of research and with detailed input from members of the informal sector, Psmas’ Shield Plan offers unmatched services at an entry price of $10 per member per month. With an annual…
HARARE – South Africa yesterday sealed all its borders and issued a high-level security alert to its agents to look out for under-pressure First Lady Grace Mugabe in case she tries to flee the country where she is alleged to have assaulted a 20-year-old model. This comes as it has also emerged that the family…
