GOVERNMENT has gazetted new fees for registering mining operations under statutory instrument (SI) 95 of 2020. According to the extraordinary gazette published on Thursday, the new fees are an amendment to the mining regulations published in Rhodesia Government Notice 247 of 1977. “It is hereby notified that the minister of Mines and Mining Development has…
Zanu PF youths who allegedly threatened to attack municipal cops who were demolishing illegal structures around Machipisa, Harare, have appeared in court. Golden Mawesera, 31, Moses Handiseni, 49, and Kudzanai Moyo, 25, appeared before Harare magistrate Rumbidzayi Mugwagwa charged with hindering enforcement officers from conducting their duties. They were remanded in custody to April 27…
ZIMBABWE Human Rights Commission said it received distressed calls from the San people in Tsholotsho and Plumtree who indicated they are facing starvation after food aid distribution was halted in their rural areas due to difficulties in social distancing at distribution points. “In relation to the right to food as provided in section 77 of…
THE Gweru Residents Forum (GRF) yesterday condemned the recent massive tariff hikes amid limited economic activity due to the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. The forum called on the local authority to revert back to March 25 tariffs. Gweru City Council increased tariffs following the government’s decision to approve its 2020 $1,8 billion budget. The burial fees…
THE Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has called on the government to urgently implement a comprehensive plan to cater for the rights, needs and safety of prisoners in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The organisation said there was need for the government to immediately act and ensure the disease is not transported into the country’s…
GOVERNMENT has been challenged to urgently ratify the Protocol on the Rights of Elderly Persons in Africa in the wake of coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak which has left elderly people exposed to the consequences of the deadly disease This comes as many elderly people have been left vulnerable to hunger particularly during this lockdown period as…
GOSPEL musicians Mathias Mhere and Mambo Dhuterere are back again for the third time with a song carrying a message on the current scourge of coronavirus (Covid-19). Titled Tenderai Mweya the song is a prayer to God for protection from various vices including diseases. Produced by Oskid, the song comes as the third composition from…
TALENTED Makokoba-based drummer Lewis Ndlovu has refused to let the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown take away the limelight by cancelling his drumming festival. Instead, the event titled “Bulawayo Dance ‘n Drumming Expo (Bude)” has been slated for April 30 and will be live streamed on Facebook. “We are excited to announce that Bude, will take place…
BULAWAYO-BASED preacher Jedson Moyo is proud of his contribution in the music industry having nurtured more than 40 aspiring musicians, along the way releasing two gospel albums under his name. This week our Bulawayo reporter Jeffrey Muvundusi sat for a chat with Moyo to hear more about his ministry and work. Q: What is your…
PRESSURE is mounting on Nelson Chamisa and his close allies, as more MDC stalwarts start to pull away from the charismatic politician, in the simmering war for the soul of the country’s main opposition party. This comes as the Daily News On Sunday has confirmed that authorities will release $7,5 million due to the MDC…
