SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended his attendance at President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s inauguration, saying his government’s policy was that of appeasement rather than confrontation. This comes after Ramaphosa’s rivals have savaged him saying his attendance was an endorsement of a flawed electoral process in Zimbabwe despite aspersions cast by the Sadc observer mission on…
THE United Kingdom (UK) government has called upon Zimbabwean authorities to ensure that they focus on the revival of the economy in order to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa defeated the principal of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Nelson Chamisa, for the second time in a row…
A KUWADZANA man in Harare is standing accused of raping a woman in a bush in the high density suburb before asking her to marry him in order to buy her silence. The suspected rapist, Tinashe Songa, 28, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa yesterday who granted him US$20 bail and will return to court…
Brandon JosphatSTAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have given all local authorities the green light to proceed with the swearing-in of newly- elected councillors in last month’s general election. According to the Constitution, councillors are required to be sworn in within nine days of the announcement of the harmonised election results.However, last week the ministry of Local Government…
A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Village Three, Sishawe area in Insuza, Matabeleland North Province, yesterday escaped jail after he was dragged to court for stealing two cellphones and US$260. Thembani Ncube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa charged with unlawful entry and theft. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 12 months in prison, of which…
By Rutendo Ngara THE tourism sector has set itself a foreign currency earning target of US$2,6 billion by the year 2030 by promoting domestic tourism through subsidising prices and availing packages for every Zimbabwean based on the current economic situation. This comes as stakeholders in the tourism industry held a tourism policy review to enable…
AN EMPLOYEE is facing armed robbery charges after he and four co-workers reportedly pursued their supervisor and stole nearly US$130 000 from her. Roy Pedzisai Jambaya, 35, of Chikanga, Mutare, appeared before Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa recently, where he was remanded in custody and will return to court tomorrow for his bail application. The State…
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A HARARE City Council (HCC) employee is facing fraud and forgery charges after she was connected to an alleged $425 million graft case. Melody Sevenzai, 41, of Glen View, Harare, was arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Tuesday before being granted US$500 bail and she will return to court on October 12 for routine…
By Nash MkokwayariraSPORTS WRITER HIGHLANDERS coach Baltemar Brito has backed his charges to bounce back from their recent disappointing run of results and believes the Bulawayo giants, who are chasing a first league title in 17 years, can finish the season strongly. Bosso have led the log standings for much of the ongoing Castle Lager…
