THE trial at the High Court of two Harare businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are facing US$7 million fraud charges, failed to kick-off yesterday with the lawyers saying they were not yet ready. The two accused are facing charges of defrauding the Agriculture ministry in a presidential goat pass on scheme tender. One…
RUTENDO NGARA HIGH COURT judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, yesterday acquitted a Harare woman jailed 24 months for allegedly possessing 2kg of mbanje. Winnie Machikiti, 29, was convicted by magistrate Ruth Moyo in October last year who ruled that the court had considered the quantity of the dagga that was in her possession as substantial and…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw SENIOR citizens in the country yesterday pleaded with authorities for assistance in the many challenges they face, including difficulties in accessing their pensions. This comes as the world commemorated the International Day of Older People which is observed on October 1 each year. Speaking to the Daily News, one of the…
FOR vandalising his father’s house and car in a raging domestic dispute, a 21-year-old Chinhoyi man will spend the next three years…
FOURTEEN people have died from snake bites since the beginning of the year, the ministry of Health and Child Care has said….
POLICE in Bulawayo, in partnership with various stakeholders, are installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) in crime hotspot areas in the central business district (CBD) as part of efforts to intensify the fight against crime. The project is part of the police’s initiative in embracing the latest technology in crime fighting. The surveillance system is a partnership…
AUTHORITIES say women empowerment programmes can only be impactful if they advance inclusivity and equity. Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa made the remarks in Bulawayo where she underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an environment in which women are empowered to thrive and secure their future, while contributing to national development. “Informed by our devolution and…
A HARARE lawyer, Agness Chatsama, 38, appeared in court yesterday facing US$800 000 fraud charges emanating from a botched conveyancing deal. Chatsama is being jointly charged with Ariginero Muzeya, 65. The two appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who granted them US$250 bail each. Magistrate Gofa also ordered the two to surrender their passports with…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has denounced plans by Zanu PF’s resource mobilisation and revenue generation chairperson, Dexter Nduna, to take over the city’s parking system, which is currently being managed by Tendy Three Investments (TTI) parking management. This comes after Nduna claimed that his company, the National Eye Security Company, was better suited to…
THE Tshiamiso Trust, established to provide compensation to former mineworkers suffering permanent lung impairment from silicosis or work-related tuberculosis (TB), is seeking qualified service providers in Zimbabwe to assist claimants in the country. Following discussions with the government, the Tshiamiso Trust is poised to begin processing compensation claims for the former Wenela mine workers who…
