A FATHER, who was allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter for over a year, reportedly assaulted her after he found out that she had a boyfriend. The man, 41, appeared before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje facing two counts of indecent assault and three counts of rape. He was remanded in custody and will appear back in…
By Brandon JosphatSTAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THERE is no let up to the turmoil ravaging the country’s main opposition, amid fresh damaging accusations and counter-accusations of widespread infiltration by State agents. So serious are the allegations of government moles running amok within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), that it emerged yesterday that a major reason why…
A FRESH plunge in the value of the Zimbabwean dollar means that everyone in the country with US$100 is now a millionaire…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT ZESA has embarked on a new and major disconnection blitz targeted at its customers not paying their electricity bills. This comes as the power utility is battling to keep the lights on in the country — due to generation challenges, ageing equipment and many of its customers not honouring their bills. Zesa…
TWO drug dealers, arrested in 2021 after murdering one of their employees, have been sentenced to life in prison by the High Court. Wallen Mupunga and Masimba Makoto were arrested after killing Tinotenda Mandiyanike, whom they accused of stealing their drugs, US$300 and seven pairs of jean trousers before dumping his body along the Harare-Bulawayo…
POLICE in Bulawayo have described as rare an incident in which a 59-year-old man from Hope Fountain, Hillside, has been arrested after he allegedly raped a oney ear-old girl recently. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson, Abednico Ncube said the accused used to frequently visit the victim’s home and assist in various…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is trying to draw a line under the chaos that has ravaged the party over the past 18 months, which has culminated in its leaders accepting the resignation of their former boss Nelson Chamisa. On the other hand, Chamisa’s embattled CCC allies —…
By Rutendo Ngara FORMER Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, finally tested freedom yesterday after a Harare magistrate handed him a wholly suspended two-year prison term for inciting public violence. Sikhala had spent nearly 20 months in remand prison, having faced a slew of criminal charges. In yesterday’s case, Sikhala was being jointly charged with Chitungwiza…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it has lost hope on any possible water improvement in its supply dams’ levels as the city continues to experience a dry spell. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, BCC mayor David Coltart said it was unfortunate that the rainy season was about to end, yet the dams had…
By Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES say over 300 civil servants have benefited from the China-Zimbabwe human resources development (HRD) cooperation and were equipped with new skills in economic development. Speaking at a reception in Harare on Monday, Public Service ministry deputy minister Mercy Dinha commended the Asian giant for training government workers in various technological skills…
