HARARE – In a fresh sign that all is still not well within Zanu PF, war veterans are seething with anger over the “small margin” by which President Emmerson Mnangagwa defeated opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in last month’s elections, the Daily News can report. The displeasure by the former freedom fighters over the less than…
HARARE – The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says people should expect to withdraw more cash from their banks in the coming weeks, just like what happened at the weekend when Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) dispensed United States dollars to the amazement and elation of many. This comes as the RBZ has increased its cash…
HARARE – Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo, will have to fight for his freedom from remand prison after he was denied bail yesterday on grounds that he was a flight risk. Chivayo and his company — Intratek Zimbabwe (Private) Limited — are being charged with fraud, money laundering and contravening two sections of the Exchange Control…
HARARE – Vendors at the congested Copacabana termini in Harare arrived early in the morning on Saturday to find their market stalls destroyed with only heaps of rubble left. The demolishment was carried out during the night without their knowledge as everyone had vacated the place. The demolitions are not entirely new in Harare’s Central…
HARARE – MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa is today expected to announce the steps he is going to take in his bid to overturn results of the just-ended polls. Asked yesterday at a press conference when the MDC is going to court with the issue of presidential results, Chamisa spokesperson Nkululeko Sibanda said his boss…
HARARE – British ambassador to Zimbabwe Catriona Laing has come under spotlight after two legislators who visited the country before last week’s national harmonised elections accused of her of ridiculing opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and backing the Zanu PF government. This comes as the MPs — Kate Hoey and Conor Burns — who both visited…
HARARE – MDC Alliance election agents, vendors and ordinary people who are part of 27 civilians arraigned before the Harare Magistrates’ Court for public violence, yesterday refuted the allegations during bail hearing. The 27 are currently in custody following violent clashes between the army and civilians on Wednesday which saw the army shoot and kill…
HARARE – Harare City Council (HCC) is set to construct an eco-tourism and conservation centre in Milton Park in partnership with Milblue Investments. According to minutes from an environmental management committee meeting, the eco-tourism centre will include a botanical garden park, mini golf course, recreational garden and limited wildlife. The idea to come up with…
HARARE – Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Josiah Hungwe has backtracked on his suggestion in May that President Emmerson Mnangagwa could even “shoot” to retain power saying he never uttered those words. Hardly a week after deputy minister of Finance Terrence Mukupe triggered outrage by suggesting that the military will not sanction any transfer of power…
HARARE – ZANU PF and the Thokozani Khupe-led MDC candidates, who were vying for the councillorship for Ward 8 Manyame have joined forces to fight an MDC Alliance candidate, accusing him of being a convict. The applicants are Innocent Chasvinura and Alford Madovi, while the respondent is Tichaona Munhunepi, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairperson Priscillah…
