GOVERNMENT has called on traditional leaders to take a leading role in ensuring citizens in their respective areas follow traditional customs and norms so as to preserve culture. Speaking at a chiefs’ meeting in Bulawayo on Monday, Local Government minister Daniel Garwe said traditional leaders should play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO serving inmates at Khami Maximum Prison, located on the outskirts of Bulawayo, have appeared in court following allegations of engaging in illegal consensual sexual conduct early this month. Godwin Dlodlo and his fellow inmate Gilbert Shonhai appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Vakai Douglas Chikwekwe facing a charge of sodomy. Both…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw TÜRKIYE says it is committed to continue partnering with Zimbabwe in trade and investments. Speaking during the commemorations of the Türkiye Day, the Eastern European country’s ambassador to Zimbabwe Berna Kasnakih said they were committed to support Harare in various sectors, including the education sector. “Türkiye is committed to continue partnering…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITER THE City of Gweru is on a drive to restore order in the city by demolishing illegal structures erected by informal traders at undesignated places. In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, City of Gweru communication and public relations officer Vimbai Chingwaramusee said the traders should approach the local authority to…
MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE FOUR people died and two others were admitted in hospital after they drank a concoction made from the aloe vera plant in Marange, Mutare. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the case saying three of the victims had been identified by their next of kin. “The ZRP reports a sad incident in…
By Rutendo Ngara FIVE suspected serial armed robbers, who were allegedly terrorising residents in Harare and Chitungwiza, appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday where they were remanded in custody to November 14.Talkmore Masanga, Tafadzwa Kupeta, Rashid Adam Chipanga, Stephen Mahachi and Wonder Matope were also advised to apply for bail at the High Court…
Rutendo Ngara THREE more State security agents yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court for allegedly robbing and extorting a Chinese miner based in Mazowe of US$2 000.Chamunorwa Victor Chinorwiwa, Hillary Maravanyika and Tawanda Ngoshi appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing robbery and extortion charges and were remanded in custody.They are joining their alleged accomplices…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw DIVERSIFIED financial service group, Old Mutual Zimbabwe, has partnered the Zimbabwe Eye Institute to offer eye treatment to under-privileged people in marginalised communities. Old Mutual Zimbabwe head executive public affairs Lillian Mbayiwa recently said they were committed to look for partnerships to help the underprivileged access medical attention. “In our dedication to…
A MAN from Glen View, Harare, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday for allegedly raping a Grade Two pupil before offering her a toy car to silence her.Norest Mafrika was advised to apply for bail at the High Court by magistrate Dennis Mangosi.According to the State, on October 24 2024 between 1800 hours and…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw TWO State security agents have appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court last Friday for allegedly extorting a Chinese miner of US$2 000 and robbery charges. Samuel Zvishamiso Simbabure and Respect Zuva appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa challenging their placement on remand. They were remanded in custody until Tuesday. According to the…
