JUDGMENT in a matter in which Zimbabwe Miners Federation boss Henrietta Rushwaya is accused of offering a US$5 000 bribe to a Civil Aviation Authority official at the airport to allow her to pass freely with gold has been set for August 11.She had applied for discharge at the close of the State’s case but…
OUTSPOKEN preacher Talent Chiwenga has questioned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) head Nelson Chamisa’s leadership credentials, as well as his appetite and capacity to take on the ruling Zanu PF. Speaking during his Sunday church service at the weekend, the fearless cleric also criticised Chamisa for consistently manifesting cowardice while his lieutenants such as Job…
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has lashed out at the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over what it described as rates hike madness which residents cannot afford.This comes after the local authority has been inundated with complaints by residents over estimated monthly rates. Addressing a media conference at the weekend, BPRA secretary for administration Thembelani…
Austin KarongaSENIOR STAFF WRITERkarongaa@dailynews.co.zw MUTARE City Council has suspended the seven percent tariff quarterly adjustment it introduced this year after realising how it was straining its already overburdened residents. Council spokesperson Spren Mutiwi said after deducting the seven percent in the first and second quarters, the local authority had realised that, with the ongoing inflation…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO POLICE are investigating a robbery case where four armed robbers fired gunshots and overpowered security guards who were delivering cash at a Mukuru Money outlet branch in Bulawayo before fleeing with US$100, 000 and R500, 000. Police said investigations are still underway indicating that US$100,000 and R500, 000 was stolen when at…
Rumbidzai NgwenyaSTAFF WRITERngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, could soon rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA), after authorities said yesterday that they would pay all monies owed to the pivotal trade body. Announcing a new board for the ailing airline in Harare, Transport minister Felix Mhona said authorities would be clearing the US$1,4 million…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has committed itself to improving rural households’ nutrition by implementing food assistance initiatives targeting vulnerable households nationally. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZCC project officer Patrick Mazipo said the food security programme, which is underway, is currently targeting most food- insecure households. “On the…
AN alleged serial house-breaker in Victoria Falls was nabbed in the city over housebreaking and stealing household goods. Police said Member Mudenda’s arrest had brought relief to residents who were losing sleep over housebreaking cases. He has so far beenlinked to eight cases. “During the period extending from 18 to 28 July 2022 the lone…
Melisa Chatikobo STAFF WRITER chatikobom@dailynews.co.zw CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to withdraw the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill 2021, which they claim did not factor in views from members of the public. Last year the government gazetted the PVO Bill which regulates the operations of civil society organisations. Among other…
Rumbidzai Ngwenya STAFF WRITER ngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw FIVE people drowned in Mupfure River after a haulage truck they were travelling in sideswiped with an excavator and fell into the river last Friday. The incident took place at the 54 kilometre peg along Harare- Masvingo Road. Police said only one person managed to swim to safety while five…
