Staff writer muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw POLICE say the sentencing of Vusumuzi Bhebhe and Yasin Joseph to 125 years’ imprisonment each, along with Clever Svuure’s…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw A SENIOR Harare City Council official has described the council as a “festival of illegalities” riddled with mismanagement and…
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…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw ZESA Holdings head of Group Performance and Audit, Obson Matunja, who was accused of illegally siphoning…
