HARARE – More than 10 masked robbers reportedly punched a security guard to the ground at Thokozani Khupe-led MDC deputy president Obert Gutu’s law chambers in Harare on Wednesday and ran off without stealing anything. “There was a break-in at Negona Chambers around midnight on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. More than 10 burglars armed with…
HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed David Hamadziripi as Zimbabwe’s new ambassador to South Africa. Hamadzirpi will replace Isaac Moyo, who is now the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) boss. Moyo took over as head of CIO after it had run for a few months without a substantive head following the elevation of Happyton Bonyongwe…
HARARE – The majority of ex-security officials who participated in the just-ended Zanu PF primary elections were rejected by voters, an indication that the former soldiers are finding it tough to ease into civilian life. [Adz]
THE family of the late Muchesa Chatsama has said that it is getting a run-around from the police and is now suspecting…
HARARE – The police’s conduct during the ruling party’s primary elections has once again lifted the lid on the inappropriate relationship that exists between Zanu PF and the law enforcement agency, heightening calls for the reformation of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) beyond cosmetic changes introduced in the past five months, the Daily News can…
HARARE – The United States’ offer to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe could be on the verge of collapsing after Washington expressed irritation at the slow progress by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to draw up the reforms needed to ensure free and fair elections. In damning comments made at least three months ahead of key presidential and…
HARARE – Teachers in public schools are determined to down tools next week, setting themselves on a collision course with government which described the planned job action as illegal. Unions told the Daily News yesterday that their grievances were genuine and that no amount of threats from their employer would discourage them from exercising their…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has reiterated that police officers are barred from taking part or interfering with the electoral process beyond maintaining law and order. This comes after police officers were accused in the Zanu PF primary polls of abusing their power to help disabled or illiterate voters to cast their ballots and…
HARARE – Castle Lager Premiership log leaders Ngezi Platinum Stars remain the only team yet to taste defeat in the top flight nine games into the new season. Tonderai Ndiraya’s side have 23 points and enjoy a two-point lead over second-placed defending league champions FC Platinum. Madamburo were held by bottom side ZPC Kariba to…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Faisal Hasnain has resigned amid calls for the entire board to step down following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup to be hosted in England and Wales. Zimbabwe failed to secure a place at next year’s global tournament after coming short…
