MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE A GANG of two alleged thieves stole 22 goats and eight sheep which they intended to smuggle out of the country. In a statement yesterday, the police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi confirmed the cases after the suspects failed to produce permits that allowed them to transport animals to another country. “On 19 September…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have called on residents to resolve disputes peacefully and avoid resorting to violence amid an increase in violent crimes in the city. This follows three attempted murder cases reported in and around Bulawayo on the nights of September 16 and 17. In a statement, Bulawayo police spokesperson, Abednico…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) says it’s going to cull 200 elephants to provide communities that have been affected by the El Niño induced drought with meat. This comes as some wildlife protection organisations are lobbying ZimParks against killing the elephants for meat, offering to pay them. Speaking to…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw SEVEN members of the National War Veterans Association of Zimbabwe Zvimba East district appeared in court at the weekend for allegedly invading council land. Solomon Nasho, 66, Joe Chimonyo, 67, Muone Cornelius, 59, Israel Gada, 42, Agnes Siyakurima, 64, Deliwe Muvhuti, 65, and Elina Chasi, 61, appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi…
Ashley Moyo moyoa@dailynews.co.zw THE body of Bhundu Boys founding member, Rise Kagona (62) is expected to be repatriated to Zimbabwe soon following the success of a GoFundMe fundraising campaign set up for that purpose. Kagona, the founder of Bhundu Boys band that attracted international attention in 1987 after supporting Madonna for three nights at Wembley…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) ward 21 councillor and chairperson of the Harare City Council audit committee, Blessing Duma, who is facing extortion charges, was granted US$100 bail by a Harare magistrates on Friday. As part of the bail conditions, magistrate Stanford Mambanje advised him to reside at his given address…
Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE Supreme Court has ruled that businessman and former Seedco chairperson Shongwe Michel Ndoro and his former wife Star Precious have to share two properties equally following their divorce in 2019 amid adultery allegations. The properties include a fuel company, Zororo Energy and a farm in Machipisa. Justice Nicholas Mathonsi ruled that…
Cloud Fusire at at THE HEART STADIUM THE HEART STADIUM AIRFORCE of Zimbabwe side Chapungu Queens were crowned the inaugural winners of the Heart Cup after hammering police side Black Mambas Queens 4-0 in the final played here yesterday. Chapungu dominated from the onset and went to the break leading two-nil courtesy of striker Ethel…
THE Chibuku Super Cup match pitting Simba Bhora and Highlanders was abandoned with barely 10 minuted to go at Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva yesterday after Highlanders refused to continue with the encounter. This came after the hosts Simba Bhora were awarded a contentious penalty late on despite replays clearly showing that Bosso defender Peter Muduhwa…
LOCAL sports administrators continue to get recognition from their peers with seasoned handball coach and administrator, Taurai Muberekwa the latest to secure a top post in the region after being appointed the new Zone 6 Beach Handball Commission chairperson. One of the most experienced local handball coaches, Muberekwa is currently head coach at Bulawayo-based handball…
