Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers president, Denford Mutashu, has sounded an alarm over dilapidated buildings in Harare’s…
A 48-YEAR OLD man from Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, has been taken to court following allegations of raping and impregnating his 14-yearold biological daughter. The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Vivian Ndlovu facing two counts of rape. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A PROMINENT Bulawayo businesswoman Pamela Mwapaura, 41, was yesterday dragged to court on allegations of abusing her husband. Mwapaura, a multiple-awardwinning fashion designer, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of physical abuse and malicious damage to property. She pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded out of…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Harare City Council (HCC) yesterday said they are going to temporarily close main waterworks that supply water in Harare for maintenance for two days, a situation likely to see most taps in the capital dry. HCC acting town clerk Phakamile Moyo confirmed the temporary closure of the two main water…
Yvonne Ncube A PETROL attendant based in Bulawayo has been sentenced to one year in prison after he was convicted of disconnecting the fuel station’s CCTV cameras and stealing US$1 000. Fulton Moyo of Nkulumane suburb appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing theft charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charge, but was sentenced…
THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), in partnership with the government, has launched an e-learning platform for nurses undergoing midwifery studies aimed at enhancing their training in line with global standards. Speaking during the tour of Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare on Monday, UNFPA regional director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Gomo, said…
Yvonne Ncube AN INSIZA North councillor has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of stock theft. Sindiso Ndlovu, two butchery employees Buhle Nkomazana and Onias Dube, pleaded not guilty to three counts of stock theft when they appeared before Filabusi magistrate Abednico Ndebele. The trio was, however, convicted and sentenced after…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A MAN from Luveve, Bulawayo, was yesterday slapped with a three-year prison sentence after he was convicted of killing his friend following a dispute over a joint of dagga. Takunda Mandizwidza appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Naison Chivayo facing a charge of murder. Mandizwidza who had initially pleaded not guilty…
Brighton MuronzereyiSTAFF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday paid his tribute following the death of Pathisa Nyathi, an iconic historian, author and cultural custodian over the weekend. He was 71. In a statement, Mnangagwa said he received the death of Nyathi with a “very heavy heart, utter sense of shock and deep sorrow.” “Only early this…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw MINISTER of Information Communication Technology (ICT) Tatenda Mavetera says the increase in cybersecurity threats and crimes in the country demand a robust national cyber security strategy. She was speaking at the national cyber security strategy validation workshop in Harare yesterday where Mavetera emphasised that despite the risks posed by a…
