TWO women allegedly used proceeds from a robbery that their partners were involved in to purchase houses in Mutare. Joyline Musamba, 33, and Maud Mutambara, 24, appeared before a Harare court yesterday, where they were charged with contravening the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act. The two accused were each granted US$200 bail by…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) yesterday released the list of winning councillors in last month’s harmonised elections, which shows that Zanu PF won 1 660 wards for both contesting councillors directly elected and those elected through the women’s quota system. The councillors are drawn from 92 urban and rural councils. Zimbabwe held…
By Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO artisanal miner, who allegedly killed a commuter omnibus driver before attempting to kill the conductor, has appeared before the court facing murder and attempted murder charges. Liberty Ncube, 24, of Cowdray Park, yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomalanga Maphosa, before he was remanded in custody to September 18. Prosecuting Joseph…
A WOMAN from Mbare in Harare is facing fraud charges after she allegedly obtained a fake marriage certificate in order to migrate to the United Kingdom. Colleen Charnie, 36, was granted US$200 bail when she appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Wednesday, before she was remanded to November 23 pending the finalisation of investigations….
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has dropped attempted murder charges against the newly-appointed Sunningdale MP, Maureen Kademaunga. The MP, 38, was arrested on Tuesday, together with Harare ward 10 councillor Clyad Mashozhera, after they were allegedly involved in the attack of Zanu PF council candidate Cyril Nyauchi. They appeared at the Harare Magistrate’s court yesterday…
A MAN from Highfield in Harare reportedly almost lost an eye after he confronted his neighbour and asked him why he had made a female bar employee cry. The alleged attacker, Brighton Ncube, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who released him on a US$20 bail and he will return to court on November…
By Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO woman, 38, who allegedly kidnapped a newly-born baby when the mother had gone to secure transport, has been remanded in custody until tomorrow for her bail hearing. Anita Khumalo of Pumula South suburb appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube yesterday. The National Prosecuting Authority represented by Acquman Khupe alleges…
THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is pushing for the development of more climate seed varieties targeting farmers in drought prone areas. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Arda chief executive Tinotenda Mhiko said the development of climate smart seed varieties would assist farmers to counter the negative effects of climate change. “In order…
A HARARE man has appeared in court facing eight counts of fraud after he allegedly conned eight jobseekers of US$62 each after promising them employment at a non-existent company. Olismus Kapau, 48, of Glen Norah, Harare, was granted US$50 bail when he appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi yesterday and will return to court on…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Barhamgreen suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested for an alleged theft of mining equipment worth over US$3 000. Bongani Akim Zwelib Gazi yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of unlawful entry and theft before pleading guilty to the charges and was remanded in…
