THE trial of two nurses and their accomplices, who allegedly facilitated the sale of a baby for US$200, has commenced at the Harare Magistrates Court. During the first day of trial last Friday, one of the State witnesses, a minor, told magistrate Tilda Mazhande that the matter came to light after an unnamed prophetess prophesied…
AS Zimbabwe commemorated Africa Day on Sunday, the continent is reminded of the importance of unity and collective action in driving development and progress. Africa Day, celebrated on May 25, marks the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963, a precursor to the African Union (AU). The day is a celebration of…
RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man appeared before the magistrates court last Friday facing charges of raping his 16-year-old house helper and was remanded in custody. Terrence Mukonyora, who is employed by a mining company, allegedly raped the complainant while his wife was away. He later tried to buy her silence by offering her money, but…
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo A BULAWAYO businessman has appeared before the magistrates court facing fraud charges after he allegedly swindled unsuspecting buyers of nearly US$40 000 in a botched maize and agricultural inputs deal. Mitchel Ndebele from Daily Harvest last week stood before Bulawayo magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing multiple counts of fraud committed between September…
RUTENDO NGARA TWO suspected diamond dealers, who were found in possession of three stones, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday facing charges of contravening the Precious Stones Act. Stanley Zhanda and Wellington Mukandiwa appeared before provincial magistrate Ethel Chichera who remanded them in custody to today for their bail application. It is the State…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw A MOTORIST and a female passenger have been arrested after they were found in possession of 22kg of “skunk dagga” in Manicaland Province over the weekend. This was confirmed by the police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi. “The police have confirmed the arrest of Erick Manyangadze, 42, a driver and passenger, Susan Mutasa,…
RUSAPE Town Council (RTC) has issued a 60- day ultimatum to property owners in the central business district (CBD) to spruce up their buildings or face penalties. In a notice, RTC urged property owners to carry out necessary maintenance, repair works, and solid waste management within the specified timeframe, which ends on June 21. “Notice…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER THIS year’s first instalment of the Battle of Zimbabwe will kick-off at 1400 hrs instead of the usual 1500 hrs, the Premier Soccer League has said. Yesterday, the local top flight’s secretariat revealed the Matchday 14 fixtures whose highlights include the famed Battle of Zimbabwe pitting giants Dynamos against Highlanders and…
EMMANUEL MARAMBE HARARE-BASED school Trinity Christian Junior has been invited to take part in a junior rugby tournament in Lusaka, Zambia. The tournament held under the auspices of the Zambia Olympic Youth Development and the Zambia Rugby Union, is set to run from May 28 to May 31 at the Olympic Youth Development Centre. Bringing…
THE recent statistics on teenage pregnancies in Zimbabwe are a wake-up call for the nation. According to the deputy minister of Education, Angeline Gata, at least 3 320 pregnant girls dropped out of school in 2024. While the figure represents a decline from 2023, it still highlights the need for sustained efforts to address this…
