THE government has implored the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to find alternative energy sources to reduce the daily electricity challenges being experienced by residents and business. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement yesterday, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs minister Judith Ncube said regular power cuts were becoming a major concern in the city. “We implore the council to…
ZANU PF last week distributed cars to its party leaders in all the country’s 10 provinces in a bid to improve their operations. This also comes after Zanu PF last year said it was now fully focused on delivering on its 2023 election promises, and not on internal succession politics and the opposition’s mindless wars.Speaking…
By Rutendo Ngara A CENTRAL Bakery truck driver, Wiseman Mazhakata, has been granted US$150 bail after he was arrested and brought to court after allegedly stealing maize worth US$10 070 from his employer. He had been tasked to transport the maize from Kadoma to Harare.Mazhakata appeared before Harare magistrate Denis Mangosi who also ordered him…
A HWANGE magistrate has sentenced a 16-year-old rapist to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of raping two women in Jotsholo, Matabeleland North province. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused person, armed with a knife, raped the two on Tuesday last week. The women are aged 21…
By Rutendo Ngara A CHITUNGWIZA man, who was arrested for robbing a family in Avondale, Harare, before stealing US$2 500 cash and other valuables, appeared in court yesterday. Harrison Chiwocha, 39, appeared before Harare magistrate Denis Mangosi facing robbery charges before he was remanded in custody to today for his bail application. For the State,…
COUNCILLORS in Bulawayo are proposing a hike in property regularisation fees to ensure residents build up to standard business premises as well as curbing the construction of illegal structures within the city. Speaking during a recent full council meeting, councillor Ashton Mhlanga said increased regularisation fees would result in the city having properly inspected structures….
AUTHORITIES say they will engage with institutions and other partners regarding the country’s debt and arrears resolution next week during the Spring Meeting of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) in Washington. The Spring Meetings bring together central bankers, ministers of finance and other stakeholders to discuss issues of global…
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has indefinitely postponed its congress which was supposed to be held before Independence Day. This comes after war veterans recently defended ZNLWVA chairperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, saying he remained their legitimate leader until their congress is done. Their defence came after a faction opposed to Mutsvangwa had claimed…
By Rutendo Ngara ngarar@dailynews.co.zw A 21-YEAR-OLD Epworth man was arrested for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl despite she agreed to have sexual intercourse with him. The girl had not reached the age of consent, which is 18, rendering the case criminal. The man appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei and was remanded in custody to…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A HARARE man Tendai Mukosa (26) is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly stabbing Lawrence Kudyaravanje (28) after initially insulting the complainant using vulgar language. He was remanded in custody to April 19 by magistrate Donald Ndirowei. He was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. The State is alleging…
