A SHURUGWI-BASED artisanal miner has been jailed five years for axing his rival’s leg which had to be amputated after accusing him of having an extra-marital affair with his wife. The artisanal miner Charles Chingwaya, 22, popularly known as Bhamu Bhamu, was found guilty of an attempted murder charge when he appeared before Gweru regional…
KWEKWE-BASED ferrochrome producer, Zimbabwe Mining and Smelting Company (Zimasco), is set to construct a mining plant in Mberengwa District for its exploration projects. Zimasco housing administrator Meles Hwehwe said they are still formulating the budgets for the project, but the new plant is expected to benefit the Mberengwa community in numerous ways. “For now, they…
TWO Zvishavane men have been sentenced to an effective two months in jail and community service for illegal possession of marijuana. Frank Masocha, 26, of Maglass township, and Arnold Mpofu, 21, of Mhashu village under Chief Mazvihwa, pleaded guilty when they appeared before magistrate Eviar Matura. Masocha and Mpofu were sentenced to four months’ imprisonment…
AN APOSTOLIC Faith Mission (AFM) pastor, has appeared before the Zvishavane Magistrate’s Court for allegedly defaulting in paying maintenance for his six children. Chrispen Dzichavakwa was previously ordered by Zvishavane magistrate Charity Tonongera to pay $25 000 each month for child support to his former wife Magret Dzichavakwa. The alimony payments have now ballooned to…
THE Midlands province is at risk of losing more livestock to lumpy skin disease (LSD) with experts warning farmers to deworm and vaccinate their livestock before the onset of the rainy season. Midlands province veterinary provincial director, Martin Sibanda said the area was recording LSD cases on a daily basis across all districts before urging…
CHIEF Ngungubane of Mberengwa in the Midlands province has bemoaned rising cases in machete attacks and deaths as a result of fights over mining claims in the area. Chief Ngungubane said if not resolved, the mining disputes would result in the loss of many lives. “Double allocation of mines has become a headache in our…
A ZVISHAVANE couple has been convicted for stock theft by the Zvishavane Magistrates Court after stealing a cow and four goats. Zvishavane Magistrate Evia Matura remanded Anita Taruma, 32, and her husband Thomas Chauke, 37, in custody and will appear today for sentencing. Stock theft carries a mandatory sentence of nine years for each beast which…
THE MAJORITY of Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Bulawayo won’t exhibit at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which kicks off tomorrow due to the high cost of participation. Participation fees for the global trade showcase, which will run from September 21 to 24 at the ZITF Grounds in Bulawayo, range from US$200, a…
HLALANI Kuhle/Garikai Housing Scheme beneficiaries in Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park suburb who have not yet developed their stands risk losing them within the next six months. According to the latest Bulawayo City Council (BCC) minutes, non-compliance notices were sent to 103 beneficiaries of the scheme, notifying them that the stands would be repossessed if they fail…
THREE suspected armed robbers, who were last month arrested after a shoot-out with the police in Bulawayo’s Fourwinds suburb, continue to languish in prison after the court once again deferred their trial to the 27th of this month. Nkosilathi Ncube, 42 of Gwanda, Mthokozisi Moyo, 37 from Plumtree and Makhosi Bryan Nkomo, 31 of Mpopoma…
