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Ex-minister Kagonye nails 15 suspected land barons

FORMER Cabinet minister Petronella Kagonye yesterday took to the witness stand at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts where she nailed 15 suspected land barons who allegedly invaded her land in Cloverdale, Ruwa. The 15 accused are Linda Mapfoche, Shelly Chapwanya, Odwell Mudzudza, Davren Chimhako, Joe Madziva, Webster Gonzo, James Chifamba, Togarepi Mudzudza, Charity Liver, Erick Mutumbi,…

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Man gets community service for assaulting wife

By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A MAN from Makokoba in Bulawayo has been handed a community service sentence after he was convicted of assaulting his wife over infidelity claims. John Dube was arrested last week and remanded in custody. He appeared before magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing an attempted murder charge. However, the charge was later…

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Alleged bogus Zanu PF official in US$10k fraud

BY RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man allegedly posed as a Zanu PF central committee member before swindling a businessman US$10 000. Wilbert Nyarugwe appeared before magistrate Tilda Mazhande yesterday facing fraud charges and was remanded in custody today for his bail consideration. It is the State case that on October 3, 2024, the complainant, Douglas…

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‘Zimbabwe needs climate-resilient educational facilities’

ZIMBABWE needs to increase investment in educational infrastructure, as current rains are destroying schools, according to a research study conducted by the government in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) . The research, titled “Child-centred Climate Impact, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment for Zimbabwe,” indicated that the current climatic conditions were negatively impacting…

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Seven nabbed for armed robbery

Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have arrested seven suspects who were linked to an armed robbery case that happened in Harare on Monday. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the arrest and said the robbers had got away with US$12 000 and various goods.  “The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirm the arrest of seven suspects…

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Government moves to protect underground water

By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw OVER-ABSTRACTION, pollution, and poor sanitation are putting pressure on underground water aquifers, prompting authorities to call for a rethink and transition to sustainable management and protection of underground water. Groundwater plays a crucial role in keeping rivers flowing, but its largest use is for crop irrigation and agricultural production. Speaking at…

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Bindura robber slapped 60 years

MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE SERIAL armed robber, Whiskey Tennis, has been incarcerated for 60 years at the Bindura Magistrates Court after committing a string of violent robberies and unlawful entry in Mashonaland Central Province. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed the conviction and sentence yesterday. “Crimes included theft of cash, electronics and household goods, using a pistol…

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