By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has dismissed as false claims circulating on the Internet that there was a fatal passenger aircraft accident with 181 people on board at the Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare on Sunday. In a statement yesterday, CAAZ said no such crash took place. “CAAZ…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for Conwell Mutale who allegedly caused the death of his friend, Shepherd Ncube, following an altercation during a beer binge. Bulawayo acting police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele told the Daily News yesterday that the tragic incident occurred on December 20, 2024 at Hlalo shopping centre…
A SUSPECTED bogus Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officer, who allegedly duped a farmer of more than US$27 000 after promising him that he will facilitate a farm acquisition process, appeared in court on Friday. Shepherd Mangoma appeared before magistrate Ishenanesu Matiova facing three counts of fraud, impersonation and theft of trust property. He was remanded…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet from Inyathi, Matabeleland North Province has been arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl during a cleansing ritual. Adfali Ndlovu, 41, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sibonginkosi Mkandla on Friday facing rape charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was remanded in custody to January…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO couple has been dragged to court facing charges of allegedly defrauding an unsuspecting couple of over US$1 000 through a bogus travel agency. The accused, Simbarashe Dube, 36, and his wife Nokuthula Mpofu, 32, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Manhembe on Friday facing a charge of fraud. They pleaded…
By Rutendo Ngara A 50-year-old man from Mbare, Tendai Rukono, has been arraigned before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts on allegations of raping his 18-year-old relative while she was intoxicated. Rukono, who is related to the complainant’s husband, appeared before magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka, who advised him to apply for bail at the High Court. It is…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa to use his powers as Sadc chairperson to foster dialogue in Mozambique in order to end political violence. This comes as thousands of prisoners have escaped from a maximum prison in Mozambique as widespread post-election riots and violence continue to engulf the country. In…
RUTENDO NGARA POLITICAL activist Talent Rusare was arraigned before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing allegations of inciting Zimbabweans to show solidarity with Mozambique and engage in violent protests. The protests in Mozambique started in October when Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party was declared the winner of the elections. Since then, hundreds have died while…
YVONNE NCUBEIn Bulawayo A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Mabhidhi Village, in Beitbridge has been dragged to court facing allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl in a commuter omnibus at Beitbridge Border Post while other passengers were processing customs claims. The accused is facing charges of rape and aggravated indecent assault. He was remanded in custody to…
BULAWAYO Members of Parliament (MPs) have initiated a food distribution programme aimed at alleviating hunger in local communities during the festive season, with Mpilo Central Hospital as one of the beneficiaries. The programme follows the recent donation of four metric tonnes of rice by President Emmerson Mnangagwa distributed to MPs for further allocation within their…
