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Lack of funding hampers rural electrification

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THE Rural Electrification Agency (REA) says limited funding from the Treasury is seriously hampering its national rural electrification programme. REA, a subsidiary of Zesa, was created by the government to provide power infrastructure in rural communities. Giving oral evidence before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Energy in Parliament yesterday, the agency acting chief executive officer…

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Police impound over 100 kombis in Bulawayo

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BULAWAYO police have since Monday this week impounded over 100 kombis in an operation aimed at taming the city’s traffic, and mainly targeting public transport operators from unauthorised pick-up points in the central business district (CBD). The crackdown comes just a week after Egodini Mall opened its doors for public transporters and vendors. However, both…

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Ex-soldier jailed 9 years for illegal ivory possession

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A FORMER Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer, who was caught in possession of 5.20 kilogrammes of unmarked raw ivory, has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Antony Kowe, 34, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo yesterday where he was charged with contravening the Parks and Wildlife General Regulations. He was stationed at the Presidential…

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Zimbabwe and Botswana electoral bodies exchange notes

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TWO Botswana’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) officers are in the country to draw lessons from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) on how they conducted last year’s general elections. The two, chief public relations officer Osubile Maroba and policy development and voter education manager Malefho Gopolang, came as Botswana is set to hold its own elections…

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3 CCC supporters jailed 25 years each for murder

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THREE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters who murdered a man during the violence that broke out in Mbare, Harare, in October 2022 have each been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Eallah Chinodya, Brian Tongowasha and Tongai Chinodya, who were on trial for the murder of Onisimo Mavhungire, were found guilty recently by High…

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ECD learning now mandatory — Government

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By Ketty Nyoni AUTHORITIES say it is now mandatory for every child to undergo early education development (ECD) from the age of four years. This was confirmed by senior Education ministry officials at the launch of the Zimbabwe Early Learning Policy (ZELP) launched in Kadoma yesterday. The policy, according to the officials, applies for the…

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‘Stop dragging Tsvangirai’s name in CCC fights’

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FORMER Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa’s allies say it is sad that those who have remained in the main opposition party were dragging the name of the late opposition stalwart Morgan Tsvangirai in their political battles yet they once worked against him. This comes as Chamisa, who recently quit the CCC citing…

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Veteran Nyahora shines at Old Mutual Marathon

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VETERAN long distance runner Rutendo Nyahora shone alongside Blessing Waison as the duo emerged victorious in the Old Mutual Harare Marathon held at Old Georgians Sports Club in Harare at the weekend. In a display of her longevity, Nyahora, the 34-year-old Hollywood Athletics Club runner, outran a stellar field that included Chiedza Chokore, Monica Kativu,…

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Tuskers, Rocks secure crucial Logan Cup wins

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TUSKERS secured their first win of the season while Southern Rocks maintained their place atop the standings as the race for the 2024 Logan Cup continues to excite. Some good bowling by Pakistani paceman Mamoon Ur Riaz, who took four wickets for 51 runs, helped Tuskers to a 287-run victory over Mega Market Mountaineers, but…

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Convent dominates inter-schools karate tourney

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By Cloud FusireSPORTS WRITER OVER 200 upcoming Karatekas drawn from different schools around the country took part in the eighth edition of the Dominican Convent Clash of the Titans Inter-schools Karate Championships held in the capital at the weekend. The one-day tournament, which is one of the biggest schools karate tournaments in the country, attracted…

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