HARARE – The Hindoo Society of Harare is organising “Samuh Shanti Havan” or a collective fire sacrifice for peace on January 27 in the capital and has invited all Hindus to participate. “Performing a Havan or Homa brings peace and prosperity in the world”, the Society said. The smoke from Havan “removes what is harmful…
HARARE – Activist and cleric Evan Mawarire — who is facing treason charges — has been further remanded to Tuesday while a High Court judge goes through bail application arguments. Mawarire was arrested last week on Wednesday on subversion charges in the wake of violent anti-government protests that were sparked by a fuel price hike….
HARARE – Harare City Council(HCC) has honoured three of Zimbabwe’s most illustrious personalities — including the late Oliver Mtukudzi — as part of rewarding them for their immense contribution to the country and the capital. Mayor Gomba announced yesterday that Mtukudzi who was declared a national hero but will be buried tomorrow at his rural…
HARARE – A Zimunya man has been fined $100 for bashing his wife over allegations of infidelity. Brighton Marange of Zimunya Township was convicted on his own plea of guilt and faces an alternative 30-day jail stint if he fails to pay the fine in a sentence handed down by magistrate Perseverance Makala. Marange was…
HARARE – An Odzi drunk, who stole a pot of chicken worth almost $60 from a roadside restaurant in a fit of rage after being denied an extra piece, has been spared jail. Gumisani Munhuwei, 33, of Murauro Village under Chief Marange was convicted on his own plea of guilt by magistrate Perseverance Makala. Munhuwei,…
HARARE – Over a thousand families relocated from the Marange diamond fields to Arda Transau in Odzi are taking government to court to demand compensation and title deeds for their properties. The organisation they formed to lead efforts to demand their rights to both government and mining companies — Arda Transau Relocation Development Trust (ATRDT)…
HARARE – Zimbabweans have expressed anger at South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s claims that the country was on the path to democracy, at a time when at least 12 people were shot dead for exercising their constitutional right to demonstrate. Speaking at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, Ramaphosa painted a glowing picture…
HARARE – Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) acting chief elections officer Utoile Silaigwana yesterday revealed that polling station results in the July 30 elections were altered to benefit some candidates. Silaigwana made the revelations during cross-examination when he was testifying during the trial of MDC deputy national chairperson Tendai Biti, who stands accused of announcing false…
HARARE – Academic Kuzvinetsa Dzvimbo has been officially appointed as the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (Zimche) chief executive officer (CEO) by the Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development minister Amon Murwira. In a statement, the ministry said Dzvimbo is highly regarded in terms of the management of universities having worked in many…
HARARE – Zimbabweans from across the world poured their heartfelt condolences following the death of legendary musician and Zimbabwean ambassador Oliver Mtukudzi who passed away in Harare yesterday at 66. A multi-award-winning singer, he toured the world and collaborated with local musicians and several others from abroad. The Daily News caught up with several Zimbabweans…
