HARARE – Former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo, who is facing a slew of corruption charges, was back in court yesterday for routine updates on the progress of his cases. Chombo appeared together with ex-Zanu PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipanga, and Munyaradzi Hamandishe whom he is jointly charged with on a criminal nuisance charge after they…
HARARE – The net is closing in on former Cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo, pictured, who has now been indicted for trial next month over serious allegations of corruption which authorities say happened during his time in government. Read full story in today’s paper. [Adz]
HARARE – Insiders say the new National Patriotic Front (NPF) — which has the blessings of ousted former president Robert Mugabe — could suffer a stillbirth, amid damaging internal accusations that the fledgling party’s leader Rtd brigadier Ambrose Mutinhiri is “incompetent”. Well-placed sources who spoke to the Daily News yesterday said there were already serious…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s acting president Constantino Chiwenga yesterday sent his condolences to South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa on the death of stalwart Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, who died on Monday after a long illness. Madikizela-Mandela died peacefully surrounded by her family following a long illness that kept her in and out of hospital since the start of…
HARARE – On the 27th of March 2018, the Daily News published an article titled “Patients’ relatives join doctors’ protest.” At paragraphs 7 and 8 of the article, the Daily News published a statement by a Mr Mxolisi Ngwenya in which the following allegations were made about Ambika Pharmacy at Parirenyatwa Hospital: 1. Ambika Pharmacy…
HARARE – Zimbabwean police have outlawed demonstrations called by Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) demanding electoral reforms, claiming the demonstration will violate road users’ rights. CiZC — a conglomeration of Zimbabwean civic groups — wanted to march from the central business district to the offices of the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission yesterday, where the coalition intended…
HARARE – During his last days in power, deposed president Robert Mugabe earned himself mocking nicknames — frequent flyer and airborne-president, among many other unpleasant ones — because he was always on the next flight to attend a conference or make a State visit. The 90-year-old-plus leader made so many visits — gobbling billions of…
HARARE – Former Sports minister David Coltart wants the entire Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) board dissolved after they sacked national team coach Heath Streak and his entire technical team recently. Convener of selectors Tatenda Taibu and captain Graeme Cremer were also relieved of their duties after the national team failed to qualify for the 2019 ICC…
HARARE – Harare City striker Jerry Chipangura has returned to full fitness and is ready to play a key role for the Sunshine Boys ahead of their clash against Bulawayo Chiefs at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow. The 19-year-old damaged his arm after falling in the tub while bathing at his home at the end of last…
HARARE – Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa says they are desperate to end a dismal start to their 2018 Castle Lager Premiership campaign when they visit a relatively struggling ZPC Kariba at Nyamhunga Stadium tomorrow. The Glamour Boys have made a nightmare start to their current season as they have already lost three times while managing…
