B ULAWAYO seeks to expand its master plan beyond its borders as it now faces a critical land deficit, the Daily News reports. This comes as the city’s planning consultant, Tiisetso Dube of Job Jika and Associates, has said it needed an extra 13 hectares to implement projects, including housing provision, that were proposed under…
THERE is every reason for every Zimbabwean to be concerned about the rapid spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country. This is particularly so after the virus, that had appeared contained in the last few months due to commendable discipline by ordinary Zimbabweans and consistent enforcement of the tough lockdown measures imposed by…
By Blessings Mashaya and Mugove Tafirenyika ZANU PF will descend heavily on party members found to have had a hand in the chaotic scenes which marred its weekend district co-ordinating committee (DCC) elections, the Daily News reports. The former liberation movement party also said yesterday that it would order re-runs in some districts where it…
By Loyd Matare ZESA announced yesterday that it had acquired new transformers and vehicles worth US$18 million, as the power utility battles to keep the lights on in the country, the Daily News reports. This comes as the country is reeling from worsening power cuts due to antiquated equipment and reduced imports, mainly from South…
THE Cross Border Traders Association of Zimbabwe (CBTAZ) has clinched a deal with Care Laboratories that will see its members pay only US$15 for Covid-19 PRC testing to allow them to travel outside the country. CBTAZ chairperson Killer Zivhu yesterday said they would pay the difference on behalf of their members as the PCR tests…
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned the public to take necessary precautions as it anticipates heavy rains that could cause flash flooding in certain areas across the country. This comes at a time when the country has been eagerly awaiting the rainy season to commence following months of hot weather, which saw water levels…
By Nyasha Dube FAMILIES who are members of a housing cooperative in Stoneridge, Harare, are in danger of losing their properties after their urgent High Court application against a demolition order was dismissed. Takunda Freedom Fighters Housing Co-operative Society (TFFHCS) had applied for an urgent application to stop a demolition and eviction order granted to…
A COMMUTER omnibus tout has been arrested on allegations of murdering a Harare man following an altercation in September. Morris Maphosa Chauke, 24, was not asked to plead to the allegations when he appeared before Harare magistrate Judith Taruvinga yesterday. He was remanded in custody to December 21 and was advised to apply for bail…
ZIMBABWE National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive Nkosinathi Ncube has been sucked into a scandal that has rocked the firm after junior officers were allegedly transferred for cooperating with Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) investigators. Ncube, who was represented by lawyer Oscar Gasva, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Trynois Utahwashe for allegedly conniving with Zinara human…
MDC Alliance youth leaders Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marowa believe they should stand trial together on allegations of faking their abduction and have launched an urgent High Court chamber application seeking a review of a lower court’s decision. Last month, regional magistrate Bianca Makwande ordered the separation of the trio’s trial as Mamombe…
