AUTHORITIES are now actively considering a nationwide ban on the breeding and ownership of dangerous dog breeds, a move fuelled by mounting public pressure and recent fatal attacks. Calls for a ban on aggressive breeds like pit bulls are growing louder, with the Zimbabwe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA) pushing…
Staff writer in Bulawayo RENOWNED economist Prosper Chitambara says the government and private sector must strengthen partnerships in expanding agricultural infrastructure. This move, he believes, could be a gamechanger for the country’s push to become an upper-middle-income economy by 2030. “What we need to do is to enhance our irrigation infrastructure as a way of…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 40-YEAR-OLD man from Pumula South has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting his biological daughter. The man, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibongile Marondedze on one count of rape. He had pleaded not guilty, but was convicted…
Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO man is facing fraud charges after allegedly swindling a church acquaintance and former classmate out of US$10 000 in a fake house sale. Director of Sinos Consultancy, Vision Sithole, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mjanja to answer to the charges. He pleaded not guilty and was released on US$100 bail, with…
MASVINGO City Council (MCC) is seeking to borrow close to US$11 million from the ministry of Local Government to upgrade its water augmentation and solar plant facilities. This move follows Harare City Council (HCC), which recently applied to borrow more than US$21 million from financial institutions to improve the capital’s infrastructure, including constructing a mobile…
OLD Mutual Zimbabwe has scaled up its winter warmer campaign, expanding the initiative to the southern region as part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities during the cold season. The campaign involves the distribution of 2 000 blankets to hospitals, clinics, orphanages, and old people’s homes, aiming to bring warmth, dignity, and hope to…
RUTENDO NGARA TWO armed robbers who allegedly pounced on an unsuspecting motorist, robbed him of his valuables and urinated on his face appeared in court yesterday. Pritchard Muneya and Arnold Matsika, both from Epworth, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing robbery charges and were advised to apply for bail at the High Court….
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A GLEN VIEW man appeared in court on Tuesday facing charges of rape after allegedly having anal intercourse with a Grade 3 pupil aged eight years. Rollen Guramatunhu appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei and he was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. It is…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Midlands Province have confirmed the arrest of a 33-year-old man in connection with the murder of his elder brother during a dispute over beer at Turtle Tuckshops in Silobela. Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko said the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of July 13 at around 1am….
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A TSHOLOTSHO villager has been convicted of attempted murder after he was found guilty of attacking his neighbour with an axe during a dispute over cattle that had strayed onto his field. John Ndlovu, 63, of Samu Village under Chief Gampu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza. He pleaded not…
