A TOP Indian entrepreneur Gaurav Ralhan says he will jump at the chance to invest in Zimbabwe if opportunities with compelling value materialise. Ralhan is the founder and chief executive officer of Health on Top, India’s leading health and lifestyle company, which, among other things, manufactures gym equipment, fitness accessories, fitness apparel, and mobility aids…
THE police investigations officer (IO) in the trial of popular gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband Admire Kasi has maintained that the two accused did not follow procedures required for one to acquire conversion certificates to practice law in the country. The two are jointly charged with the suspended executive secretary of the Council…
AUTHORITIES say they are going to strictly monitor all imported genetically modified organism (GMO) grain to be processed into stock feed. This comes as the government has given millers the green light to import GMO maize as authorities strive to ensure food security in the country in light of the El-Nino-induced drought. National Biotechnology Authority…
BY RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man, who was initially arrested over the weekend for allegedly killing another man over a plate of sadza in Warren Park, told the court yesterday that they were fighting over a girlfriend when he “mistakenly” stabbed his rival suitor. Blessing Nyamukara, 36, of no fixed abode, appeared before Harare magistrate…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES yesterday said the police and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will carry out joint operations to curb road carnages during the Independence Day holiday. Transport minister Felix Mhona also implored drivers to be cautious on the road as law enforcement agents would be on high alert during the Uhuru celebrations….
A MAN, 45, from Killarney, Bulawayo, has been dragged to court following allegations of raping and kidnapping his 24-year-old former girlfriend. Elder Kaseke yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing two counts of rape and kidnapping. Kaseke was not asked to plead before he was remanded in custody to April 23 for plea…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE man has been remanded in custody for allegedly raping an 11-year-old girl who had bought some drinks at his shop and sheltered there as it was raining. He was advised to apply for bail at the High Court by Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei.According to the State, the man had initially…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A FORT Rixon man in Matabeleland South Province has appeared in court facing charges of attempting to murder his neighbour whom he suspected of having an affair with his wife. Limukani Sibanda, 34, yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing an attempted murder charge.He pleaded guilty to the charge…
THE government has implored stakeholders to unite in supporting youth in entrepreneurship in order to fully incorporate them in building the country’s economy. Speaking during a stakeholders’ event organised by the Youth Empowerment and Transformation Trust (YETT) yesterday in Bulawayo, the deputy director in the ministry of Youth, Isaiah Mpofu said youth were an important…
By Rutendo Ngara A SUSPECTED visa processor Samukeliso Mabusa, 27, who was arrested for defrauding one of her clients US$12 000, was yesterday granted a US$300 bail at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts. Mabusa appeared before magistrate Apolonia Marutya facing fraud charges before being remanded to May 21 as there are further investigations that need to…
