A SUSPECTED bogus police officer Takesure Magunje, 50, has been brought to court facing armed robbery charges of over US$22 000 on two occasions. He appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa recently and was remanded in custody to May 17.He was also advised to apply for bail at the High Court.The court heard that his…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the refurbished Hyatt Regency Harare Hotel, formerly Meikles, will play host to regional leaders when they attend the Sadc Summit in Harare in August. Speaking during the hotel’s rebranding from Meikles Hotel to Hyatt Regency Harare Hotel yesterday, Mnangagwa said the facility would also play an important role in the growth…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE magistrate, Dennis Mangosi, has denied bail to businessman Neville Mutsvangwa and two of his alleged accomplices. Mangosi ruled yesterday that Neville, Elias Majachani and Simbarashe Tichingana were a flight risk and, therefore, not proper candidates for bail. The trio faces charges for contravening provisions of the Exchange Control Act and…
By Ketty NyoniSTAFF WRITERnyonik@dailynews.co.zwAUTHORITIES have launched a new training programme targeting frontline public healthcare workers on how to tackle diseases outbreaks. The programme is being done in collaboration with the Field Epidemiology Training Programme (ZimFETP).Running under the theme: “Frontline Field Epidemiology Training Programme”, it aims to equip district health workers with knowledge and skills necessary…
By Progress ChayaLIFESTYLE WRITERchayap@dailynews.co.zwIN A triumphant celebration of talent and achievement, four standout graduates from the Zim Fashion Week Creative Accelerator Programme captivated the audience with exceptional designs over the weekend in Harare. The graduates— Isheunoziva Zuze, Lorraine Chaza, Diana Mlambo and Ashley Kagande— were over the moon after taking part in the inaugural event…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOTWO Bulawayo men appeared in court yesterday facing charges of using unlawful means to forcibly open vehicles in the central business district (CBD) and fleeing with valuables worth over US$8 000. Linos Nkomo from Emganwini and Mpumelelo Moyo from Makokoba allegedly broke into two cars and stole valuables such as cellphones, laptops…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYOA BULAWAYO duo was yesterday jailed for an effective 10 years each after they were convicted for carrying out a series of armed robberies around the city targeting Honda Fit vehicles. Last Sibanda, 22, and Malvin Roland Nyoni, 23, had appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube facing three counts of armed…
By Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw AWARD-WINNING dancer and choreographer John Cole will showcase his rare artistic talent at the upcoming K-Pop Festival alongside globe-trotting mbira maestro Hope Masike. The event, meant to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Zimbabwe, is scheduled to take place on May 22 at The Venue in Avondale,…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is owed over US$1,4 million from its over 12 000 rented properties dotted across the city.This is according to the council’s latest minutes. “The total monthly income billed was US$518 197. The outstanding balances as at the end of March 2024 billing was US$1 419 567,” read the minutes.However, in…
By Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zwTHE government has distanced itself from an individual who is claiming to be King Munhumutapa. The individual, Timothy Mujuru, has been installing chiefs around the country and appropriated himself the duties of an arbiter in chieftainship wrangles with several families having approached him to deal with issues such as disputes and boundaries…
