By Cloud Fusire SCOTTLAND FC, which came into existence barely five months ago, has brought the x-factor to the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL). Owned by businessman and Mabvuku-Tafara legislator Pedzai ‘Scott’ Sakupwanya, the team has dazzled on and off the field. The ambitious side, who are just four points behind log leaders MWOS FC…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AMID the escalating push within Zanu PF for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says this could indeed come to pass. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Ziyambi said if the majority of Zimbabweans wanted to extend Mnangagwa’s tenure in power beyond 2028, then…
DEFENCE minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri yesterday called on Zimbabweans to unite and work for the development of the country. Speaking at the commencement of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) community assistance week ahead of next Tuesday’s Defence Forces Day, Muchginguri-Kashiri said the security forces would continue its work in infrastructure development across the country. Kashiri handed…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE High Court in Bulawayo has acquitted five police officers who allegedly assaulted to death a suspected serial thief who was terrorising the city and surrounding areas in 2021. Herbert Kanyinji, Bornwell Mahachi, Amigo Shumba, Norge Rapayi and Mbekezeleli Bhebhe were before the court facing murder charges. However, Justice Evangelista Kabasa ruled…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has implored residents to practice good hygiene as it is currently battling to curb fresh diarrhoea cases in Nketa suburb. Twelve cases have been reported so far. Speaking at the city’s health department update yesterday, BCC divisional and environmental health officer Nhlonipho Sibanda said the council was worried that residents…
By Rutendo Ngara HARARE magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday dismissed an application by businessman Mike Chimombe who was challenging his placement on remand on charges of allegedly submitting fake documents while bidding for a US$9 million Harare street light rehabilitation tender. This comes as Chimombe had distanced himself from a company, Juluka Ennd Joint Venture, arguing…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO Bulawayo men are in trouble after they were caught red-handed by the police driving in a truck loaded with stolen electronic gadgets worth over US$5 000. Munyaradzi Moyo, 44, of Cowdray Park and Dumisani Ndlovu, also 44, of Makokoba, yesterday appeared before regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of…
By Ketty Nyoni THE Harare City Council (HCC) is failing to account for revenue generated by some of its subsidiaries. This comes as the local authority is struggling to offer efficient service delivery to ratepayers. Giving oral evidence before the retired Justice Maphios Cheda-led commission of inquiry yesterday, HCC’s finance director Godfrey Kusangaya said only…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man, who was last week dragged to court after he assaulted his wife for suing him over child maintenance, has been sentenced to five months in prison. Khaya Ngulube appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Mahambe facing a charge of physical abuse. He pleaded not guilty and was convicted after…
THE government’s decision to investigate claims of sub-standard maternal healthcare at two of the country’s largest referral hospitals is a step in the right direction. The allegations of poor service, including expectant mothers giving birth unattended, corrupt practices, overcrowding, and inadequate resources, are deeply concerning and warrant immediate attention. The accounts from patients who visited…
