PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson yesterday said the leader of the mainstream opposition MDC Nelson Chamisa “risked missing the bus” if he failed to pitch up for talks. This comes as under-fire Mnangagwa is breaking new ground in his response to the worsening crisis in Zimbabwe by opening talks with opposition groups, as authorities begin to…
Four TM Supermarket employees have appeared in court for allegedly defrauding the supermarket of over $1 million. Taurai Madziwanzira, Silas Munyoro, Tafara Matanga and Talkmore Mutsago allegedly swindled a total amount of $1 107 050 which has not been recovered It is alleged that in 2018 the accused persons hatched a plan to defraud TM…
The Gwanda man who allegedly murdered a mentally challenged man and harvested the head and private parts yesterday said he had planned to sell the human pieces in Chiredzi. Honest Moyo, 22, who appeared before Justice Martin Makonese at the Bulawayo High Court yesterday, said a friend whom he identified as Cosmas Zhou had advised him…
FORMER Health and Child Care minister David Parirenyatwa pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of criminal abuse of office. Parirenyatwa filed the plea in response to charges of interfering with and prejudicing the National Pharmaceutical Company of Zimbabwe (NatPharm) of $15 003. The State also alleges he acted contrary to his duties as a public…
A local election lobby group has urged government to set up an inclusive multi-stakeholder taskforce to spearhead electoral and political reforms. The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) said while it notes the establishment of an inter-ministerial taskforce to address recommendations and issues raised by the various election observer missions and the Motlanthe Commission on the August…
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces’ (ZDF) stance that soldiers will remain on the streets is regrettable considering the trauma Zimbabweans have suffered in recent weeks. Over 100 people suffered gunshot wounds after a stay-away called by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions last month over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s announcement of a 150-percent fuel price hike turned violent….
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is posting staggering losses. Management yesterday revealed that the losses have been worsened by the recently introduced heavily-subsidised commuter train services that have left the State rail company in turmoil, with the sense of crisis pushing the administration to beg the government to consider an urgent bailout package. NRZ general…
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange (ZSE) has suspended trading in Falcon Gold Zimbabwe Limited’s shares with immediate effect. In a statement, ZSE acting chief executive officer Martin Matanda said the gold miner had failed to publicise audited financial results for the year ended September 30, 2018. [GoogleAd] “ZSE limited hereby notifies the investing public of the voluntary…
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company says this year’s edition of the annual exhibition is focusing on inclusion of previously excluded groups and reaching out to the international community. In a statement last week, Nicholas Ndebele, the company’s acting general manager, said preparations for the 60th edition of the annual trade fair are gaining momentum and…
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube says the country should give his austerity measures a chance as they seek to stabilise the economy. Zimbabwe is facing its worst ever economic crisis in a decade characterised by foreign currency shortages, resulting in fuel and food shortages, rising consumer prices and high unemployment among other things. [GoogleAd] Since his appointment…
