Matabeleland North Province schools that scored less than 30 percent pass rate in 2017 Grade Seven examinations have been directed to hold vacation school for Grade Five to Seven pupils this coming school holiday. [GoogleAd] This comes after most schools generally performed below the provincial average pass rate of 30,84 percent. Reportedly, 29 primary schools…
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to recruit two more judges for the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe bench. The JSC is seeking members of the public to nominate suitably qualified people to fill up the positions. [GoogleAd] According to the notice, a person to be qualified for appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF has lowered the maximum age for political office in the youth league to 35 in a fresh campaign that seeks to promote a greater voice for young people. [GoogleAd] Zimbabwe’s median age is just 19, according to the United Nations, and many youths see the youth league’s ageing leaders as…
The opposition MDC has called its secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora to order over his recent comments to the media in defiance of the party’s position regarding its much anticipated May congress. [GoogleAd] Since the party announced the congress dates serious factional mudslinging ensued amid indications that party leader Nelson Chamisa will be contested by his deputy Elias…
A crowded field of fresh faces and bigwigs has lined up to seek the MDC’s vice-presidential nomination. The diverse group vying to land the three VP posts, includes MPs and senators. A record four women are running, who would make history if more than one of them become the VP. [GoogleAd] Incumbent vice presidents Morgen…
Chimanimani’s main riverine attractions — Bridal Veil Falls and Tessa’s Pool — miraculously survived Cyclone Idai. But both have, however, seen the destruction of surrounding vegetation and soil around, hence presenting a rocky outlay. [GoogleAd] Chimanimani Tourist Association (CTA) secretary Jane High describes the changes at Bridal Veil Falls as ‘‘spectacular’’ but retaining its ‘‘outstanding…
GOVERNMENT is set to relax cumbersome procurement regulations to smoothen the rehabilitation and rebuilding of Cyclone Idai-damaged infrastructure, a top government official has said. Chief permanent secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda told officials at the start of a High-Level Cyclone Idai Reconstruction and Resettlement Taskforce’s tour of affected areas…
THE trial of Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) chairperson Stanley Nyasha Kazhanje commenced yesterday with him refuting allegations of receiving a bribe from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s company, Intratek Zimbabwe. Kazhanje is on trial on allegations of receiving a $10 000 bribe from Chivayo to motivate him not to cancel the 100megawatt Gwanda solar project which…
FLAMBOYANT socialite and businessman Genius Kadungure has successfully applied for the temporary release of his passport and relaxation of his reporting conditions. Ginimbi, as he is popularly known, stands accused of prejudicing the government of $3,5 million through tax evasion. [GoogleAd] Harare magistrate Barbra Mateko granted Kadungure his passport to enable him to travel to…
THE Constitutional Court (Con-Court) has struck down corporal punishment adding that it violated juveniles’ right to human dignity. In a judgment written by the late Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku which was handed down yesterday the Con-Court upheld a ruling declaring corporal punishment against juveniles unconstitutional which was delivered by the High Court in 2015. [GoogleAd]…
