© PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday conferred three Air Force bases with regimental colours. [GoogleAd] The colours will be dominated by sky blue, the usual colours for the Air Force of Zimbabwe. This comes after colours were also conferred to the Zimbabwe National Army. Regimental flags are generally awarded to a regiment by a head…
© THE United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is working with Zimbabwe to see how they can significantly reduce road casualties in the country so it can serve as an example for the rest of the region. [GoogleAd] A team from the UN is in the country to review and assess the country’s performance…
© THE milling industry says it will not participate in the ongoing litigation against Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri seeking to set aside Statutory Instrument 145 of 2019 (SI 145) in its entirety. [GoogleAd] In a statement, Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (Gmaz) chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara said; “In as much as we appreciate, recognise and respect…
© THE trial of Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) finance director Mudzingwa Simon Taranhike commenced yesterday. [GoogleAd] Taranhike is accused of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly pressured Zinara’s transport clerk Dennis Jakachira to release 1 800 litres of petrol coupons to a local scribe without following proper procedure. In denying the allegations,…
© A WHISTLE-BLOWER who assisted Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to recover $2, 4 million in unpaid tax from a local company has approached the High Court demanding his 10 percent reward from the organisation. [GoogleAd] Godfrey Masunda has cited commissioner general of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) Faith Mazani, Zimra and Finance minister Mthuli…
© BULAWAYO residents have rejected Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s proposal to hike rates by 1 000 percent saying the BCC should first provide findings of the council’s forensic audit report. [GoogleAd] The BCC had proposed to increase rates by 1 000 percent as its initial budget has been rendered useless by increases in prices. This…
© GOVERNMENT has imposed harsh punishment for those convicted of making illegal power connections in a bid to deter the sharply rising criminal activity. [GoogleAd] The government imposed a steeper 10-year jail term on people that make illegal power connections and vandalise electricity equipment, Energy and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi has said. Prior to…
© Government has said it has acquired the new equipment and consumables required to upscale the production of passports. Home Affairs minister Cain Mathema said the Registrar-General’s Office now has the capacity to produce 800 passports per day. [GoogleAd] “Government will continue to mobilise further resources in order to ensure that the daily maximum production…
© A SECOND police officer, who is suspected to be part of a gang that was caught on camera while raiding Drayton Farm in Harare, appeared in court yesterday charged with robbery. [GoogleAd] Fredrick Moyo, who is stationed at Harare Central Patrol Unit, allegedly robbed the farm owners, Mark Creighton and Philip Butler of $72…
© Makoni residents cry foul over hiked feesTHE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC is lining up another demonstration in Mutare on August 22 as they pile up pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government over the country’s failing economy. [GoogleAd] This will follow protests in Harare, Bulawayo and Gweru where the opposition party has already notified police of…
