THE Bulawayo High Court has dismissed an urgent application by opposition party, Zapu, which sought to halt the Gukurahundi Outreach Programme. The programme, aimed at addressing the Gukurahundi massacres, began last Thursday in the Matabeleland region. Justice Munamato Mutevedzi ruled that the matter was not urgent, a decision confirmed by Zapu’s legal advisor, Vuyo Mpofu,…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw FORMER Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi is challenging his placement on remand in two cases where he faces theft of trust property charges dating back to 2018. Mzembi, who had been on bail since 2018, absconded from trial until last month, claiming he was out of the country seeking…
Staff writer In Bulawayo BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has reported significant progress in its road maintenance and rehabilitation programme, with over 57,7 kilometres of roads upgraded so far this year under the ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2 (ERRP2). During a stakeholders’ meeting on Monday, acting director of Engineering Services Methusi Dibidi presented an…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO magistrate has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a man accused of allegedly attempting to murder his neighbour with a machete. Terrence Tshuma appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibonginkosi Mnkandla yesterday facing attempted murder charges. He was not asked to plead and was remanded in custody until July 10, 2025….
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw POLICE in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, have recovered dagga with an estimated street value exceeding US$30 000, as authorities intensify border patrols across all ports of entry to curb smuggling activities. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the recovery in a statement issued yesterday. “The ZRP (Zimbabwe Republic Police) reports that Runesu…
CHIEF WRITER LONG-SERVING Zanu PF member and businessman Jimayi Muduvuri has urged party members to be content with their current roles and cease jostling for party positions. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Muduvuri dismissed claims that he was seeking co-option as a central committee member for Sanyati district, stressing there is no need to…
THE late former President Robert Mugabe’s son, Bellarmine Chatunga, yesterday appeared before a Concession magistrate facing seven counts, including assault and malicious damage to property charges. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest to the Daily News last evening. “He was arrested yesterday (Monday), he is facing seven counts which include assault and malicious damage…
SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER mirisawua@dailynews.co.zw MUSICIAN and pastor Daisy Mukariri has honoured a highachieving student with a car and driving lessons, in a move she says is aimed at inspiring academic excellence among the youths. The gesture was made during an academic prayer session held at the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex over the weekend, organised by Mukariri’s…
SOUTHERN EDITOR IN A turn of events at Highlanders Football Club, Kindman Ndlovu has withdrawn his resignation and will remain in his position as acting chief executive officer following what the club described as a “successful engagement” process. The announcement comes after a tense week triggered by the leak of Ndlovu’s resignation letter, which caused…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE THREE more match officials have been suspended for varying periods as the Zimbabwe Football Association continues to clamp down on substandard officiating in the local top flight, the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. Lloyd Mapanje and Claris Simango were yesterday penalised following below par performances in last month’s match pitting Dynamos and Yadah…
