By Nyasha Kunyiswa GOVERNMENT yesterday said it is facing mass resignations of professionals in tertiary institutions who are seeking greener pastures outside the country. Speaking to Daily News yesterday, Higher and Tertiary Education permanent secretary Fanuel Tagwira, said they have requested the Finance ministry to increase salaries for professionals in higher and tertiary institutions.“We are…
POLICE are investigating a case of alleged arson after the Harare home of Zanu PF activist Sybeth Musengezi, pictured, went up in flames on Saturday evening. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police has received a report from Sybeth Musengezi concerning an alleged incident at his home and is now conducting investigations.“We will release more information tomorrow (today),”…
By Brighton Muronzereyi Coalition for Change (CCC) big shot, Welshman Ncube, has reiterated that while national dialogue remains crucial to resolving Zimbabwe’s myriad challenges, the opposition should be prepared to take on Zanu PF without electoral reforms in next year’s crunch elections. “We must prepare to be able to overwhelmingly vote out Zanu PF in…
By Brighton Muronzereyi THE Metrological Services Department of Zimbabwe (MSD) has warned that the country is going to experience hot weather this week and people must take precautionary measures. In a statement, MSD said hot daytime conditions were expected throughout the country with haze in a number of areas. “The dry weather and high temperatures…
A CHITUNGWIZA magistrate who was accused of illegally altering bail quantum for three robbery suspects has been cleared. Mythel Ester Mabika appeared before regional magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka facing allegations of criminal abuse of duty, allegations which she denied saying at all material times, she acted professionally within the course of her duties and that she…
ZAPU president Sibangilizwe Nkomo’s leadership is under scrutiny as his short period at the helm of the party has been met with resistance with some senior party members demonstrating at the weekend demanding him to step down. This comes after six members of the party’s national executive were on Thursday served with suspension letters for…
POLITICAL analysts have warned anew that the country’s fractured opposition is at risk of receiving a heavy shellacking from the ruling Zanu PF in next year’s crunch national elections. This comes as latest surveys suggest that young people are manifesting waning interest in polls, while the mindless bickering among opposition leaders is not showing any…
By Brighton Muronzereyi THE Chinese government will always give top priority to supporting Zimbabwe’s economic and social development to improve its capacity of self-generated development. Speaking in Harare on Friday on the 73rd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the country’s ambassador Guo Shaochun said Chinese-Zimbabwe relations would follow the principles…
By Brighton Muronzereyi LOCAL Government minister July Moyo says a recent resolution by the Harare City Council (HCC) to cancel the Pomona waste management project is invalid. Moyo said the move to cancel the deal was against the interest of residents and the nation at large.In a letter to Harare mayor Jacob Mafume, Moyo said…
By Brandon Josphat ZANU PF bigwigs are set to face a tough contest in the upcoming central committee elections with the ruling party saying there will be no sacred cows as all posts are up for grabs. Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Harare, Zanu PF national political commissar Mike Bimha said the…
