PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa’s cautious intervention in the current Zimbabwean crisis has got off to a rocky start, with the opposition warning yesterday that they will not be railroaded to accept any deals that they disagree with, as had happened a decade ago when the country’s unity government was put in place, the Daily News On…
MDC Alliance has claimed that 30 of its members have fled from their homes in fear of falling victim to the alleged on-going crackdown of opposition activists in the city. In recent weeks several politicians, activists and citizens have been arrested, with others beingsubjected to alleged torture by suspected State security agents on charges of…
Government has gazetted the Zimbabwe Manpower Planning and Development Amendment Bill which removes Higher Education minister as the responsible authority to manage the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (ZimDef) and replaces him with a board. This comes after the ZimDef allegedly lost about US$245 000 to former Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo who claimed he channelled…
HARARE town clerk Hosea Chisango had called for “a comprehensive audit” into the city’s operations — way before the current investigations into various land deals and — which has elicited a “smear campaign” from his detractors. This comes as several high-profile officials, including mayor Herbert Gomba, acting human capital head Matthew Marara and housing services…
By Mugove Tafirenyika and Sindiso Mhlope THE government says it will co-operate fully with the special envoys that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed as the regional power tries to help resolve the country’s challenges. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the emissaries were welcome, as this would give…
HARARE mayor Hebert Gomba, who is facing abuse of office charges, has indicated that he will be challenging his placement on remand. He was in court yesterday with his lawyer saying that when he returns to court on September 8 he will be making the application and they will lead evidence from witnesses to support…
THE Motlanthe Commission into the August 2018 fatal shooting of seven civilians by the army was a waste of taxpayers’ money as two years after it completed its work, the government is yet to implement its recommendations, a human rights watchdog has said. Led by former South Africa president Kgalema Motlanthe, the commission comprised a…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has resolved to decommission KSB pumps at its water works after it emerged that they posed a great risk to the quality and water security of the city. This comes as the local authority came under the spotlight after residents accused it of being responsible for water-borne diseases which resulted in…
MBANO Manor Hotel, an all-suite premium luxury hotel based in the resort town of Victoria Falls, officially opened its doors to the public yesterday. The luxury boutique hotel, conceptualised and developed by Mati Nyazema, pictured, comprises 19 suites which include a masterpiece Forest Villa. Support services include reception, lounge, bar, back of house, kitchen and…
Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw PRETORIA said yesterday that it was in close contact with Harare over Zimbabwe’s deepening political and economic crises, adding that South Africa stood ready to assist if requested to do so, the Daily News reports. At the same time, the regional power’s ruling party — the African National Congress…
