Tapiwa Chirume THE Women’s University in Africa (WUA) yesterday welcomed 40 students and staff from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) as part of a PanAfrican cultural and educational exchange programme set to strengthen academic collaboration across the region. The visit, which falls under UJ’s “Africa by Bus Tour,” aims to expose students to different models…
CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES are considering a lifetime driving ban for reckless drivers, among a slew of other measures targeted at road hogs. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo confirmed the plans yesterday, saying authorities were determined to tame Zimbabwe’s traffic jungle. This comes after 21…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER MUSICIAN Nyasha Reginald Mano, popularly known as Ras Pompy, yesterday denied dealing in dangerous drugs when he took to the witness stand. Mano, who was allegedly found in possession of 24 x 100ml bottles of Broncleer cough syrup, 20 x 100ml bottles of Benylin cough syrup, and 55 x 100ml…
RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man who was allegedly found in possession of cocaine worth US$1 600 has appeared in court, where he was remanded in custody. Sergio Riberio was reportedly implicated by Chenai Chirinda, who was also arrested for possession of cocaine and allegedly indicated that Riberio was his supplier. Riberio appeared before Harare provincial…
AUTHORITIES’ stated intentions to tighten social media laws in response to “abuse” of digital platforms is a complex issue that balances the need to maintain public order and the fundamental right to freedom of speech. While it is reasonable for any government to address issues like incitement to violence, hate speech, and misinformation, the language…
RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man appeared in court yesterday facing charges of evading duty after importing goods from China last year. He had allegedly declared that he had imported agricultural equipment, which is exempt from duty. The director of Gemoian Enterprises T/A G&M Group (Pvt) Ltd, a company that imports and transports goods from China…
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo TWO men from Bulawayo have been jailed for an effective 10 years each after being convicted of a spate of armed robberies targeting Honda Fit vehicles around the city. Lesley Moyo and Roland Nyoni appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing three counts of armed robbery. They denied the charges,…
A SIX-MEMBER gang facing multiple carjacking charges in Bulawayo has been remanded in custody to September 19 for judgment. The accused are Talent Change of Cowdray Park, Wayne Sibanda of Makokoba, Bhekimpilo Nkomo of Mahatshula, Lixon Mpilo of Nkulumane, Hluphekile Nkomo of Cowdray Park, and Malvin Mdeda, who has no fixed abode. They appeared before…
THE Zvishavane Hall of Fame, a new platform to recognise individuals who have shaped the Midlands mining town, will be officially launched…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE Premier Soccer League has summoned Yadah Stars and their executive member Spencer Muvadi to appear before the top flight’s Disciplinary Committee following the alleged assault of their goalkeeper Godknows Gurure. Gurure was allegedly attacked by Muvadi in the changing rooms following the team’s 3-2 home loss to Ngezi Platinum…
