HARARE town clerk Hosea Chisango had called for “a comprehensive audit” into the city’s operations — way before the current investigations into various land deals and — which has elicited a “smear campaign” from his detractors. This comes as several high-profile officials, including mayor Herbert Gomba, acting human capital head Matthew Marara and housing services…
HARARE – Stung by meagre salaries at their respective clubs and the devastating effects of the coronavirus (Covid-19), a number of Premier Soccer League (PSL) stars have temporarily hung up their boots to ensure they bring food on the table by venturing into different projects. With hopes for the 2020 Castle Lager Premiership season kick-off…
#WillToReform Government needs to immediately align all electoral laws with the Constitution of Zimbabwe. THE IMMEDIATE ALIGNMENT OF ELECTORAL LAW WILL ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME FOR IMPLEMENTATION BEFORE ELECTION. Enhance the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission independence and capacity. THE EXECUTIVE SHOULD NOT INTERFERE WITH ZEC OPERATIONS. REVIEW CLAUSES IN THE ELECTORAL ACT AND STOP ACTIONS THAT…
FLAMBOYANT businessman Wicknell Chivayo will now stand trial for bribery after the High Court ruled against his exception application. Chivayo approached the High Court on review after the Harare Magistrates’ Courts dismissed his application for exception to bribery charges emanating from the Gwanda solar deal that he signed with the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC). In…
By Mugove Tafirenyika and Sindiso Mhlope THE government says it will co-operate fully with the special envoys that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed as the regional power tries to help resolve the country’s challenges. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the emissaries were welcome, as this would give…
TRANSFORM Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume will languish in remand prison after the High Court dismissed his bail appeal yesterday. Ngarivhume is being accused of masterminding the July 31 demonstrations through Twitter broadcasts and faces charges of inciting public violence. Justice Tawanda Chitapi said he was not persuaded by any of the grounds of appeal raised…
HARARE mayor Hebert Gomba, who is facing abuse of office charges, has indicated that he will be challenging his placement on remand. He was in court yesterday with his lawyer saying that when he returns to court on September 8 he will be making the application and they will lead evidence from witnesses to support…
BULAWAYO-based author Marshal Chiza has written a book that exclusively looks at the country’s first citizen, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The 86-page book, aptly titled Dear Emmerson, is set to excite literature enthusiasts while at the same time attracting mixed feeling across the political divide due to its content, especially at a time political tensions are…
THE Motlanthe Commission into the August 2018 fatal shooting of seven civilians by the army was a waste of taxpayers’ money as two years after it completed its work, the government is yet to implement its recommendations, a human rights watchdog has said. Led by former South Africa president Kgalema Motlanthe, the commission comprised a…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has resolved to decommission KSB pumps at its water works after it emerged that they posed a great risk to the quality and water security of the city. This comes as the local authority came under the spotlight after residents accused it of being responsible for water-borne diseases which resulted in…
