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Sindiso Mhlophe SENIOR STAFF WRITER mhlophes@dailynews.co.zw BOTH the United Nations (UN) and The Elders have implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government to stop alleged human rights violations in the country, the Daily News reports. The deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, Farhan Haq, said on Wednesday that the global inter-governmental organisation which aims to…

Tarisai Machakaire STAFF WRITER machakairet@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights has taken the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to court challenging timelines that dictate that businesses should close by 3pm arguing this was unconstitutionally disadvantaging arrested persons. This comes after bail applications handled at the magistrates courts are now being…

Sindiso Mhlophe SENIOR STAFF WRITER mhlophes@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has so far arrested 8 051 machete-wielding gang members who have resurfaced and are terrorising mining communities, the Daily News reports. The machete gangs infamously known as the MaShurugwi went on a rampage last year as they robbed and attacked mining communities across the…

Mugove Tafirenyika SENIOR STAFF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw THE ructions consuming the ruling Zanu PF are escalating, with the former liberation movement ramping up its investigations targeted at party bigwigs suspected of plotting against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Zanu PF’s secretary for security in the politburo, Lovemore Matuke, confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that the party had…

Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw THE United States of America (USA) yesterday placed sanctions on businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his company Sakunda Holdings, the Daily News reports. President Donald Trump’s administration claimed that Tagwirei had used his closeness to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to enrich himself. This comes a few months after Washington also added…

Blessings Mashaya SENIOR STAFF WRITER mashayab@dailynews.co.zw IN A surprising development, doctors and nurses have welcomed the appointment of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, pictured, as Zimbabwe’s new Health and Child Care minister, the Daily News reports. This comes as the powerful VP’s appointment has split both public and legal opinions — with some lawyers arguing that…

Sindiso Mhlophe SENIOR STAFF WRITER mhlophes@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has hiked fuel prices by over 30 percent, a move described by analysts as likely to have ripple effects and result in prices of basic commodities and services shooting up again. This comes as prices of basic commodities had started stabilising after the…