THE ruling Zanu PF’s youth league has fiercely criticised ministers and senior government officials for failing to deliver on President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s promises to young people. Speaking at the Zanu PF youth league national assembly last week on Friday, the league boss Tino Machakaire said youth must be given what they have been promised by…
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has placed Sande Legal Practice in Harare under curatorship, effective August 8, following allegations of professional misconduct. The LSZ has appointed prominent lawyer Rodgers Matsikidze to oversee the firm. This action follows the court appearance of the firm’s head, Jacqueline Sande, who is accused of defrauding Inter Africa boss…
THE Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) is urging the government to provide viable alternative livelihoods for women who are informal traders. This comes after a recent ban on the importation and sale of secondhand clothing. In a statement released yesterday, Walpe warned that without social protection measures or alternative economic options, the…
AUTHORITIES have banned with immediate effect the identification of land in cities, towns and growth points by individuals or groups for housing, commercial, industrial and institutional development. This comes as the government is fretting over the increasing number of marauding land barons across the country. Public Works advises the general public that from now onwards…
GOKWE North Rural District Council (RDC) will hold a public auction of stray livestock next month to manage unclaimed animals impounded within the district. The auction, scheduled for September 9 to12, will feature the sale of 84 impounded animals, including cattle and donkeys. The sales will take place at designated places in Nembudzia, Queen Pound,…
THE National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has partnered with a Czech Republic company, Better Engine Performance, to test a new fuel additive meant to improve engine performance, lower fuel consumption, and reduce harmful emissions. Project leader Langa Moyo said the additive, available in both pill and liquid form, would be tested in Zimbabwe…
A DEVASTATING fire tore through the Glen View 8 home industry complex again yesterday, destroying thousands of dollars in property. The blaze occurred just three weeks after a similar incident caused extensive damage, further compounding the misery for the 2 383 informal traders who depend on the complex to produce and sell furniture. Chairperson of…
POLICE have arrested a Shamva man, Blessing Kennes, in connection with a major theft in Ruwa that saw US$182 000 in cash and other valuables worth US$8 000 stolen. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest yesterday, adding that the suspect’s accomplice was still at large. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of…
DEPUTY minister of Public Service Mercy Dinha says there is no need for political affiliation to be a factor when empowering citizens. Speaking in Zvimba, Mashonaland West, at the weekend during the graduation of over 350 people who completed various courses, Dinha said empowering all citizens was essential for the country to achieve an upper-middle-income…
BY RUTENDO NGARA AN 18-year-old Epworth woman is in trouble after it emerged that she allegedly repeatedly had sexual intercourse with an eight year old boy without protection. It is not clear how the two are related, but all the incidents happened at Lyn Kanyanha’s place in the same suburb. Kanyanha appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo…
