FORMER South Africa president Jacob Zuma summoned ANC national executive committee (NEC) members supportive of him to his Nkandla homestead on Saturday,…
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has begun consultations with political parties, as it ramps up its efforts to stem violence ahead of next year’s crunch elections. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, NPRC spokesperson Obert Gutu, also said the consultations were being held ahead of the signing of a peace pledge which all…
PREMIER Service Holdings Company (PSHC) and Premier Service Medical Investment (PSMI) bosses, accused of diverting over US$100 000 and over $14 million in holiday allowances for board members, will know their fate regarding freedom today. PSHC chief executive and group strategy and performance executive Farai Muchena and Victor Chaipa who were charged together with PSMI…
By Dionne Kanyowa OPPOSITION politicians have taken the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to court challenging the recent astronomical hikes in candidates’ nomination fees ahead of next year’s general polls. Aspiring presidential candidate Egypt Dzinemunhenzva, legislator Allan Norman Markham, Tapiwanashe Chiriga and Esther Vongai Zimudzi filed an application at the High court yesterday challenging the constitutional…
By Brighton Muronzereyi THE United Kingdom (UK) will explore ways of extending its trade relations with Zimbabwe, to include supporting the country’s financial services sector. Speaking at the just-ended Birmingham Autumn Fair in England, UK director for trade in Zimbabwe, David Gate, said they were keen to replicate their success in agriculture in the financial…
By Ketty Nyoni POLICE have so far received 412 illegal firearms under the presidential firearms amnesty. In a statement, the police announced a 156 increase in the number of firearms surrendered as of yesterday, compared to those that were handed over by September 1. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reports that as at 12th September…
By Rutendo Ngara STUDENTS from the University of Zimbabwe were arrested yesterday after they protested against the recently introduced astronomical fees that will see some paying up to $1 million per semester. Speaking to the Daily News after their running battles with the police, Zimbabwe National Association of Students Union (Zinasu) spokesperson Lenon Mazuru said…
SEVENTEEN presidents, eight prime ministers and deputy presidents and seven foreign ministers had by yesterday confirmed they will attend the inauguration of…
FARMERS in Zvishavane and Mberengwa have hailed the Presidential Poultry Scheme, an initiative which they said will go a long way in alleviating poverty, particularly in rural areas. As part of the government’s drive to alleviate poverty and boost rural income, it introduced the Presidential Poultry Scheme where farmers would receive free range chicks for…
By Brighton Muronzereyi MORE than 185 learners at Kutama College, Mashonaland West, lost valuables after an inferno destroyed a Form 2 hostel which housed them. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the fire incident, saying, however, that they were still gathering more information into the matter. “Investigations are still underway and we will give you…
