POLICE in various parts of the country are investigating several murders committed in the past week, while scores of suspects have also been arrested over the same period for the killings. This was confirmed by police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi, saying in one of the murders, a gang of 40 unknown suspects killed a 19-year-old…
THE European Union (EU) has urged local companies to fully exploit the bloc’s vast trade opportunities to boost their businesses and the country’s economy. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, the EU’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst von Kirchmann, said there were many opportunities for local business within Europe. “I would like to highlight…
A MUTARE man, 36, has appeared before the local courts facing charges of culpable homicide before he was fined US$1 200, while his driver’s licence was withdrawn. Last month John Dumbura of Dangamvura was travelling along Christmas Pass-Shamu road when he was involved in an accident in which he hit four school children.Three died on…
By Rutendo Ngara THREE suspected extortionists have appeared in court after they allegedly demanded US$2 000 from one of bus operators who was transporting 19 Malawians to South Africa. The three, Taurai Zindoga, 32, Simbarashe Mapfungo, 34 and Ishmael Kasvuure, 44, were arraigned before the courts last week facing extortion charges and were remanded in…
By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw CHITUNGWIZA acting director of housing and community services, who was arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti- Corruption Commission (Zacc) last week on allegations of criminal abuse of office has been granted US$100 bail. Alex Mukweva, 50, appeared before Harare magistrate Taurai Manuwere facing criminal abuse of duty charges as a public officer…
TRANSPORT minister Felix Mhona yesterday warned reckless drivers saying they were behind the unnecessary loss of lives on the country’s roads. He was speaking at Chivhu hospital where some relatives had gathered to collect the bodies of 16 people who died on Friday afternoon in a road accident in Beatrice along the Harare-Masvingo Highway.He said…
By Rutendo Ngara A SUSPECTED bogus lawyer has been remanded in custody following his arrest for allegedly duping Dennis Mahachi who was seeking legal services following the arrest of his brother Debate Mahachi. Wesley Jena, 39, is facing fraud charges and appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi. He will return to court today for his…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A TSHOLOTSHO man, 30, has been sentenced to an effective 18 years in prison after he was convicted of raping his neighbour’s 15-year-old daughter. Cosam Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of rape.He denied the charges and was found guilty after a full trial.He was sentenced…
BY CLARE NYAKUJARA THIS April, Zimbabwe’s music scene was lit up by a series of exceptional releases from some of the country’s top female musicians, Feli Nandi, Gemma Griffiths, Kiki Badass, and upcoming songstresses Danai Clay and Lalla Martin not only demonstrated incredible artistry but also underscored their positions as leading figures in a dynamic…
LATE last year Marlene Chiedza Gadzirayi was appointed as the new chief executive of the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee (ZOC), replacing Stephen Mudawarima who had served the premier sporting body for two years. Remarkably, Gadzirayi assumed the ZOC top post barely three years after she had been diagnosed with stage three colorectal cancer. She endured six…
