THE United Nations (UN) has urged the media to prioritise ethical reporting to combat misinformation and build trust among citizens. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday on the sidelines of a media indaba in Bulawayo at the weekend, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, emphasised the importance of responsible journalism in nationbuilding….
CHITUNGWIZA Municipality has launched a sewer rehabilitation project in Zengeza, marking a crucial step towards improving living conditions in the town. For…
THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) says the country is going to experience extremely cold spells in the coming weeks. In a statement at the weekend, MSD said some parts of the country were set to experience cool and drizzly conditions. “Scattered thunder showers are being experienced over much of the country as a result of…
TWO elderly persons from Lobengula in Bulawayo have appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after disowning their brother’s son to prevent him from getting his inheritance. Francis Nyamadzawo, 72, and Getrude Nyamadzawo, 67, appeared before magistrate Shepard Mjanja before pleading not guilty and were remanded out of custody to May 15. The State allegations…
THE Health Professions Authority (HPA) has issued a stern warning about the proliferation of illegal medical rehabilitation centres operating without proper registration. These unregistered facilities pose a significant risk to vulnerable individuals seeking treatment for various health conditions. HPA secretary Clotilda Chimbwanda yesterday said the authority has noted with concern that numerous facilities were operating…
TWO SUSPECTED rapists, who allegedly raped a Harare socialite, were yesterday remanded in custody by regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie will return to court tomorrow for their bail ruling. Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi told the court that on April 9, 2025, Dube contacted the complainant for a business meeting, but failed…
HIGH Court judge Justice Easter Muremba has blasted the State over its management of the case involving 95 protesters arrested on March 31 for participating in an illegal protest demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s resignation. The protest was organized by expelled Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Geza. During a bail appeal hearing, Justice Muremba criticised…
A LAND developer, Demetria Zirenga, director of Enhanced Mortgaging Private Limited, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of defrauding 34 people in a land scam in Chiedza Park, Harare. Zirenga was granted US$100 bail and remanded to May 29. The State alleges that in 2018, Enhanced Mortgaging advertised stands on 200 hectares of…
HARARE regional magistrate Taurai Manwere has acquitted a former principal accountant in the ministry of Finance for possession of cocaine worth over $2,7 million. The State was alleging that Tonderai Musekiwa, who was arrested in May 2023, had been found in possession of 18 182 grammes of cocaine and 134 grammes of ecstasy tablets. However,…
HARARE regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei has acquitted the Health Service Commission (HSC) boss, Wilson Matsika, who was accused of demanding a US$600 bribe from a fellow employee to reinstate him after being fired. Matsika, the commission’s legal manager, allegedly asked Godwin Takanyiwa, a health promotion officer, for the bribe. In his judgment, Ndirowei ruled that…
