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MDC Bulawayo province surprisingly pushed down Welshman Ncube to the secretary-general post instead of the vice presidency where other provinces have nominated him for. Most people had though that Bulawayo, which is Ncube’s home city would nominate him for the VP post. [GoogleAd] The election which was reportedly marred by reports of election rigging and…

A CITY pharmacist has been fined $1 100 after he was busted with a consignment of counterfeit and dangerous drugs worth $500 000. Teddy Kuda Chindedza, who runs TICC Pharmaceuticals in Waterfalls, was also caught with medicine suspected to be stolen from a government warehouse. [GoogleAd] Chindedza was charged with two counts of violating the…

The Daily News on Sunday Assistant Editor Maxwell Sibanda caught up with journalist, and human rights advocate Grace Kwinje who is the MDC Alliance’s European Union representative based in Brussels. She is one of the MDC founding members and credited for coining the name Movement for Democratic Change. [GoogleAd] Below are some experts from the interview: – Q: What…

A MARANGE man suspected of rustling cattle has been dragged before a Mutare magistrate over two cases of stock theft. Jeremiah Zimunya, 25, of Muchisi Village under Chief Marange was freed on $500 bail by magistrate Tendai Mahwe. [GoogleAd] He is being charged with stock theft as defined in Section 114 of the Criminal Law…

MDC Alliance leaders Trevor Saruwaka and David Chimhini have been summoned to the Mutare Magistrates’ Courts over a 2016 charge of promoting public violence. [GoogleAd] Saruwaka, Mutasa Central MP, and Chimhini — the opposition party’s outgoing Manicaland provincial chairperson — are wanted in court for trial over the September 2016 protest over Zimbabwe Electoral Commission…

MUREWA Rural District Council is selling residential, institutional and service centre stands on a first come first serve basis. [GoogleAd] The council’s chief executive officer Alois Gurajena said they are offering stands to prospective land developers on its waiting list. “The stands are situated at Murewa centre’s West End Park which is a mixed density…

THE Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) is searching for consultants to conduct research into issues affecting the domestic media. [GoogleAd] In a notice yesterday, the Commission said they are looking for researchers who have deep knowledge of the country’s media sector. “The commission, as mandated by the Constitution and enabling legislation, is required to undertake research…

SUSPENDED chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe’s trial has been postponed to May 28 pending the outcome of his application for review lodged at the High Court. Guvamombe is accused of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly offered work-related learning to former Cabinet ministers Supa Mandiwanzira and Saviour Kasukuwere at the Civil Courts, the same jurisdiction…

Thousands of people will gather today to watch a military-civilian parade in the capital, Harare, as Zimbabwe marks the 39th anniversary of its independence from Britain. [GoogleAd] Thousands of people are expected to attend the parade in the Chinese-built 60 000-seater National Sports Stadium. Delegates from foreign countries are expected for the nationwide celebrations, which…