© THE sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States (US) and the West are legal contrary to government’s views, legal think-tank Veritas has said. In January 2002, the EU Council expressed concerns about the situation in Zimbabwe, noting what it referred to as an escalation of violence, intimidation of political opponents and harassment of…
© VILLAGERS in Uzumba have arrested eight armed men who attempted to rob an alleged gold dealer in the area. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the eight were part of a group that pounced on the victim last Sunday, suspecting he was a gold buyer and had cash on him. [GoogleAd] “The gang were…
© WOMEN and gender activists at the 2020 pre-budget indaba currently taking place in Victoria Falls have implored legislators to tackle soaring sanitary wear costs. The six-day indaba brought together Cabinet ministers, legislators, economic experts and business people for pre- budget discussions under the theme ‘‘Prudent deployment of resources for optimal economic results’’. [GoogleAd] Women…
© BOARDING master at Washington Hills’ High School, Harare, was yesterday accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student. Alouis Mhondiwa appeared in court to answer allegations of performing an indecent act on a minor after school authorities reported that he had fondled her breasts. [GoogleAd] The student, however, claims she had a…
© ZANU PF Buhera South Member of Parliament Joseph Chinotimba, pictured, has been dragged to the High Court by a Chipinge farmer who is seeking to bar him from selling his property that was wrongfully identified for attachment by the Sheriff. Hazvienzani Mbanje is the applicant, while Chinotimba, Sunny Zimbabwe International (Private) Limited, Lands minister…
© AMID the country’s worsening economic situation and its acute cash shortages, both consumers and business have welcomed the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s move to introduce new notes and coins, the Daily News reports. This comes as there are also fears that without taming Zimbabwe’s soaring inflation and the resurgent parallel foreign currency market,…
© IT HAS emerged that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government is tackling American ambassador Brian Nichols, pictured, head-on over his country’s robust statements during last week’s anti-sanctions march in another move that could further strain the shaky relationship between Harare and Washington, the Daily News can reveal. [GoogleAd] This comes as Mnangagwa and his lieutenants are still…
THE CLIMATE change crisis that has hit south- ern Africa is having devastating consequences in Zimbabwe as hunger stalks families, while drought takes its toll on livestock. In August, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the drought a national disaster. Apart from the drought, the nation has in recent years endured destruction by cyclones, pests and disease….
© SOME health centres are withholding birth confirmation records for non-payment of medical bills, contrary to government policy. This emerged at the just-ended Zimba- bwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) public hearings on ac- cess to documentation in the province. [GoogleAd] Previously, hospitals refused to issue birth records to parents with outstanding maternity fees, while other…
© BULAWAYO residents fear an outbreak of water- borne diseases if the local authority fails to address the erratic supplies of water being experienced in most parts of the city. Over the weekend, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), without warning, shut down water supplies to nearly 50 suburbs supplied by the Magwegwe, Tuli and Criterion…
