© THE State intends to conduct extra-territorial investigations in Maldives in the case of seven human rights activists who stand accused of plotting to topple government after attending a workshop there, a court heard this week. [GoogleAd] This was revealed by prosecutor Charles Muchemwa as he sought further postponement in the case where George Makoni,…
© THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says robbers are on the prowl, targeting tobacco farmers especially those who transport their produce during the night. [GoogleAd] This comes after a 41-year-old man was attacked with iron bars by three unknown men along the New Chitungwiza Road at midnight on Wednesday. In the process, the complainant was…
© HARARE residents believe the steep healthcare fees being proposed by the city fathers will increase barriers to accessing health facilities. [GoogleAd] On Wednesday, Harare City Council (HCC) officials presented a supplementary budget to take them through the rest of the year after the initial budget was wiped off by inflation. As part of its…
© SOUTH African power utility company Eskom has flatly refused to increase electricity output to Zimbabwe despite the visit by a high-powered delegation from Harare to Johannesburg this week. [GoogleAd] Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President, had brought a ray of hope earlier in the week by indicating that he will facilitate renewed energy negotiations…
© GOVERNMENT is looking for investments to economically empower women and young people in a bid to promote sustainable and inclusive economic growth. Speaking during World Population Day celebrations at the official opening of Tariro Clinic and Youth Centre in Hopley recently [GoogleAd] President Emmerson Mnangagwa said a conducive environment should be created for women…
© CHINESE miner Anjin’s return to the Chiadzwa diamond fields has reopened old wounds with locals expressing disquiet over its past mining and relocation models. [GoogleAd] Mines minister Winston Chitando confirmed on a State radio station on Monday that the Chinese were back in Marange. “By end of July they will be in full production…
© IN A sign that Zimbabwe remains deeply polarised, Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister, Sibusiso Moyo, was yesterday attacked by angry opposition protesters in London — where he had gone to advance the government’s stuttering re-engagement efforts, the Daily News can report. The attack on Moyo and his delegation came as both rights groups…
© MDC deputy chairperson Job Sikhala, who is facing charges of seeking to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government has filed a High Court application for bail, his lawyers have confirmed. Jeremiah Bamu, who is part of the legal team representing Sikhala, told the Daily News yesterday that an application was filed on Thursday and the…
© Suspected armed robbers who pounced on unsuspecting farmers and made off with their tobacco bales worth $6 000 as they were transferring them to the auction floors appeared in court yesterday for the offence. Farai Makauyo and Last Chitsinde both from Mabvuku allegedly robbed Sibongile Mandimutsa, Innocent Chakabuda and Lameck Muzariri after their truck…
© THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned women to avoid walking in secluded places alone following a recent incident where a 20-year-old man attempted to rape a 60-year-old woman in a bushy area in Bulawayo where the woman had gone to fetch firewood. “ A 20-year-old man was arrested in Bulawayo after he was caught…
