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Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER HARARE regional magistrate Ethel Chivasa yesterday convicted apostolic faith leader Madzibaba Ishmael Choku­rongerwa of raping and impregnating a 13-year-old girl sometime in 2023. Chokurongerwa was, however, acquitted of two more charges of rape. Chivasa stated that the minor’s evidence painted a picture in court that congregants were held of hostage….

THE police in Bulawayo have expressed concern over an increase in suicide-related cases recorded in just under two weeks, highlighting growing concerns over mental health and community wellbeing in the city. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said they recently recorded four cases involving both adults and juveniles. “The latest…

Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi ANXIOUS church leaders are seeking audience with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to discuss ways in which the country can improve the lives of the majority of Zimbabweans. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the president of the Zimbabwe Council of Church­es (ZCC), Ignatius Makumbe, confirmed…

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says it recorded 102 cases of crimes committed against railway infrastructure this year, with the bulk involving illegal mining and vandalism. Speaking during a security servic­es pass-out parade yesterday, NRZ board chairman Misheck Sibanda said the parastatal remained focused on protecting national assets. “In 2025, a total of 102…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER EMBATTLED businessman Moses Mpofu yester­day apologised to president Emmerson Mnan­gagwa for derailing his presidential goat scheme which was meant to benefit thousands of vulner­able citizens across the country. Mpofu said this during mitigation in a matter where he was convicted of US$7 million together with his business partner Mike Chimombe….

Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored Zanu PF members to sublimate personal ambitions and place the collective good of the party and the nation ahead of individual or clique interests. Addressing the Politburo in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa reminded senior leaders that the party’s strength lies in unity and shared purpose. “It is…

Thabiso Mutirwara WITH many parts of the country set to be lashed by exceedingly heavy thunderstorms and hail, authorities have urged members of the public to exercise maximum vigilance. This comes after the Meteorological Service Department (MSD) confirmed yesterday that deluges of rain — accompanied by hail, lightning and strong winds — would pound the…

Brandon Josphat CHIEF REPORTER THE government is ramping up its efforts to deal with dangerous drivers, many of whom run amok during the festive season, thereby seriously endan­gering the lives and safety of all road users. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent secretary of the Ministry of…