Tapiwa Chirume A 43-year-old Chipinge man has been sentenced to an effective three years in prison after he stabbed his nephew multiple times with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA) has said.Edmore Sibanda of Mwandifura Village was convicted by the Chipinge Magistrates’ Court on attempted murder charges…
Brandon Josphat VOTING on the government’s planned law changes in both houses of Parliament should be conducted through a secret ballot, MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora has implored authorities.In his submission to Parliament earlier this week, Mwonzora said this was crucial as legislators faced the real threat of intimidation and harassment given the great national interest…
Rutendo Ngara CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu is facing eviction from a Bulawayo property after allegedly failing to pay the agreed purchase price of US$260 000.According to papers filed at the Bulawayo High Court, the owner of the property, The Williams Trust, entered into an agreement of sale with Tshabangu in…
Cloud Fusire WARRIORS captain Marvelous Nakamba believes they have enough depth and quality to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals after being drawn in what is a tricky Group E, headlined by World Cup-bound DR Congo.The 2027 Afcon qualifiers draw was held in Cairo, Egypt yesterday with 48 countries drawn into…
Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo THE usually quiet town of Chiredzi is expected to come alive on May 30 when sungura kingpin Alick Macheso headlines Hippo Valley Estates Limited’s 70th anniversary celebrations at the Chishamiso Stadium.Running under the theme Tadzika Midzi, Deeply Rooted, Sesigxilise Izimpande, Hi Dzike Timitsu, the musical concert forms part of a…
THE completion of renovations at the National Sports Stadium is a moment Zimbabweans have long awaited.For years, football supporters, athletes, and sports administrators have endured the embarrassment of watching national teams play so-called “home” matches in foreign countries because local facilities failed to meet international standards.The announcement that the stadium is now set to host…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO TWO Bulawayo Fairy Café employees accused of stealing more than US$4 700 through alleged manipulation of computer records have been acquitted after the court ruled that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.Theophelous Moyo and Loke Dube appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Taurai Manuwere, who found them not guilty…
Angela Mtombeni VETERAN poet and singer Albert Nyathi is set to headline Tynwald Primary School’s Africa Day celebrations on Friday in Harare.Africa Day, commemorated annually on May 25, marks the formation of the Organisation of African Unity in 1963 and is celebrated across the continent and beyond to honour African unity, culture and progress.“We have…
Shamaine Chirimujiri THE crop of female judicial officers manning the country’s courts are hardworking professionals who won’t disappoint in the execution of their duties.So says newly-appointed Chief Justice, Elizabeth Gwaunza, who further exhorted her female colleagues yesterday never to let their guard down.Gwaunza made these comments while addressing female judges and magistrates at the Constitutional…
Ashley Moyo THE Zimbabwe Female Gospel Artists Association is set to host a major gospel gathering dubbed the Worship and Empowerment Conference, on June 6 in Mutare at the UAFCIZ Blue Church Hall.The conference is expected to attract church leaders, worshippers and women from different provinces across the country including Mharidzo Hetisani, Mai Ndonga, Minister…
