UNITED Kingdom (UK) businesses say they are interested in investing in the country as Zimbabwe’s engagement and re-engagement efforts begin to bear fruits. This comes as Zimbabwe is stepping up efforts to improve its relations with the UK and the United States of America (US) as well as the European Union after a fallout over…
A SUSPECTED armed robber tried to stall his trial from commencing while allegedly working in cahoots with a prison officer by forging medical documents stating that his hearing was impaired. Witness Nyarupa, 44, from Kambuzuma and Takawira Taderera, 42, a Zimbabwe Prisons Correctional Services (ZPCS) officer stationed at Harare Remand Prison now stand accused of…
By Ketty Nyoni IN A worrying revelation, it has emerged that about 500 000 children of primary and lower secondary school age are not attending school. The country representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), Tajudeen Oyewale, said this yesterday, adding that it had become critical for the government and other stakeholders to increase…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man, 60, yesterday appeared in court facing charges of allegedly stealing US$2 000 and damaging property belonging to his estranged wife. Nkazimulo Khoza of Old Magwegwe appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing theft and malicious damage of property charges. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded…
FIVE Harare men have been arrested after they allegedly illegally erected a precast wall on council land. Trevor Dowera, 48, David Belo, 48, Kennedy Kwaramba, 26, Kenias Paradza, 26, and Michael Chiyangwa, 18, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo where they were charged with contravening the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act. They were granted…
ZANU PF has won five local authority seats uncontested in Harare, Chiredzi and Manyame rural district councils after Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidates were last week removed from the ballot paper. This comes after the High Court barred a faction loyal to embattled party leader Nelson Chamisa from taking part in the February 3…
By Ketty Nyoni THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) and the High Commission for Human Rights in Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance the protection of human rights in the two countries. The relationship between the two human rights institutions is expected to enable the sharing of best practices in the protection…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday appointed Sleiman Timios Kwidini and Rajeshkumari Modi as deputy ministers of Health and Child Care and Industry and Commerce respectively. In a statement, chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Martin Rushwaya said the appointments were in accordance to the country’s Constitution. Modi bounced back as deputy minister of Industry after…
By Progress Chaya AFTER a 17-year hiatus, legendary urban grooves ensemble Honey Vibes has bounced back on the musical scene with a new single Nanganisa. On the latest track, the group formed in 2001 under the guidance of Galaxy Entertainment producer Delani Makhalima, featured two prolific singers Diana Samkange and Mzimba. “Financial constraints and the…
TOP stand-up comedians are set to feast on voluptuous diva Sandra Ndebele at Rainbow Hotel in Bulawayo next month. At the event organised by Umahlekisa Entertainment on February 17, the comedians will take a dig at the Mama hit maker following her transition into politics. “This time around, we are hosting a comedy roast for…
