YVONNE NCUBE THE Supreme Court has upheld a 15-year prison sentence for a Bulawayo man convicted of indecently assaulting a minor. A bench comprising Justices Nicholas Mathonsi and Hlekani Mwayera found no grounds to overturn the decisions of the Western Commonage Magistrates’ Court and the High Court. The State was represented by Kudakwashe Jaravaza. Henry…
YVONNE NCUBE A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court accused of participating in a sophisticated bank break-in involving hundreds of thousands. Bhekani Mlilo, of Emganwini suburb, appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Mathew Mutiro facing charges of unlawful entry and theft in aggravating circumstances. Mlilo, who is represented by Tawanda Tavengwa of Mvundla Tavengwa Solicitors, pleaded…
CHIEF WRITER POLICE have issued a stern warning against parading coffins through city centres, warning that the dangerous practice endangers public safety and disrespects the dead.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said the force had noted a growing trend of mourners parading coffins to honour deceased relatives or friends who were known for vending, touting…
RUTENDO NGARA A MABVUKU man accused of murdering his two young children, burning their cabin, and attempting to kill his wife has been remanded in custody.Gift Muyengwa, 24, who is facing two counts of murder and an additional count of attempted murder, was advised by Harare provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo to apply for bail at…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERchirumet@dailynews.co.zw RESIDENTS of Zaka, Masvingo, risk having their livestock seized if animals are found roaming within Jerera Growth Point, local council authorities have warned.In a public notice issued earlier this week, the local authority warned that cattle, donkeys, goats, sheep and pigs were strictly prohibited from roaming within Jerera Growth Point and surrounding…
Tapiwa Chirume A STAGGERING ZiG946 million debt burden is paralysing service delivery in Mutare, with government ministries and public bodies named as the top defaulters.The outstanding debt, equivalent to about US$35.3 million, rose sharply from ZiG587.8 million recorded during the first half of 2025, according to the council’s half-year financial performance report presented during the…
Yvonne NcubeIN BULAWAYO TWO Bulawayo men have appeared in court accused of stealing multiple Honda Fit vehicles, stripping them of valuable components, and setting the shells alight.Anisto Nkanyiso Nyoni, 32, and Africa Dedani Ncube, 33, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing five counts of motor vehicle theft.The two were remanded in custody until…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER POLICE have launched a nationwide manhunt for opposition activist Godfrey Karemba, known as Madzibaba Veshanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority.In a statement issued yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi appealed to the public for information that could lead to Karemba’s arrest.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is seeking information on the location and…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER LOW antenatal care (ANC) booking rates and rising teenage pregnancies are threatening Zimbabwe’s drive to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV, syphilis and Hepatitis B.The minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, warned of the threat amid growing concern over teenage pregnancies, with 518 cases recorded in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, while 102 girls nationwide…
Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITORZANU PF’s youth wing has implored citizens to reject planned nationwide protests against constitutional amendments and engage in dialogue with the government instead.In a statement yesterday, the party’s secretary for youth, Tino Machakaire, said the country’s development agenda could only be sustained through peaceful engagement.This comes as some opposition parties, the church and…
