THE National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) says the forfeiture of US$37 201 and 17 vehicles in the case involving former Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) employee Yvonne Tambudzai Musoni, who allegedly approved illegal vehicle imports under the civil servants’ rebate scheme, is a welcome development.The scheme, designed to assist serving civil servants in purchasing personal…
IF ONE listens casually to the voice of Taruvinga “Sugar Sugar” Manjokota, it is easy to mistake him for the late sungura icon Ketai Muchawaya.Some critics have even accused him of imitation. However, a closer listening reveals that Sugar Sugar is very much a voice of his own, distinct in message, tone and philosophical depth.Widely…
THE government says it is targeting to restore at least 250 000 hectares of degraded and damaged wetlands across the country by 2030, in a major environmental rehabilitation drive aimed at safeguarding water sources.The initiative also seeks to curb wetland destruction, improve water retention, and support sustainable livelihoods for communities that depend on these fragile…
POLICE Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba says law enforcement agents are going all out to retain public trust and confidence by adhering to professionalism.Speaking at the renewal of the Police Client Service Charter in Harare yesterday, Mutamba said going forward, every police officer on duty would wear name tags and body-worn cameras to clamp down on…
LIKE the proverbial phoenix, popular preacher Tapiwa Freddy has risen from adversity to erect a striking new church complex in Glen Norah, Harare, years after his former premises in Glen View were demolished by city council officials.Senior lifestyle writer Ashley Moyo sat down with one of Zimbabwe’s most influential televangelists to reflect on that painful…
TWO men, one of them a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) analyst employed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, have appeared in court facing bribery charges after allegedly soliciting for more than US$2 500 to facilitate the unfreezing of a company’s bank accounts.Wisdom Mutami, 32, and Tonderayi Herbert Makoni, 41, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Richard Ramaboea…
ZIMBABWE has intensified surveillance and border monitoring following a confirmed outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Mangwe District.This comes after clinical signs consistent with FMD were observed in cattle of various age groups, with 54 cases reported out of a census of 2 403 cattle in Mangwe.Speaking to the Daily News on Thursday,…
A SUSPECTED bogus police officer who allegedly extorted US$7 000 from a motorist — claiming the victim had obstructed a presidential motorcade — has been remanded in custody.George Manyawi faces charges of extortion and impersonating a police officerHe appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, who remanded him to today for a bail hearing.The State alleges…
ZANU PF is escalating its efforts to heal growing divisions among its members, while also moving to clean out all fake structures within the former liberation movement.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Zanu PF’s national political commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, confirmed yesterday that the party would deploy its senior officials…
ZIFA has asked the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to avail relevant documents on the partnership and ownership agreements that the promoted topflight side FC Hunters entered into with Harare City and N’ombeyawora.This comes after the Marondera-based FC Hunters, who were promoted to the premiership after winning the Eastern Region Soccer League Division One title last…
