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Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo GOVERNMENT says it is working to transform Zimbabwe’s extensive water bodies into vibrant economic hubs to drive agricultural expansion and rural industrialisation.Speaking on the sidelines of a tour of farms in Mangwe District, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said Zimbabwe’s extensive water resources presented significant opportunities for…

Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo ZIMBABWE and Namibia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening labour administration, improving workplace safety, and formalising their expanding informal sectors.Speaking at the opening of the Zimbabwe-Namibia bilateral labour and employment engagement in Bulawayo yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Public Service, Pfungwa Kunaka, whose speech was delivered by the director…

Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo A 50-YEAR-OLD security guard has been sentenced to an effective 15 years in prison after repeatedly raping his biological daughter over four years.The accused appeared before Gweru Regional Magistrate Sibongile Marondedze on charges of rape and sexual abuse.He was found guilty following testimony from his 17-year-old daughter, who told the court that…

RUTENDO NGARA SIX individuals accused of attempting to sell elephant ivory worth over US$2 300 have appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing wildlife charges.Marvis Katwali, Archibald Emson Runyowa, More Nyamasoka, Chipinge Energy Gwanangura, Norman Chipangura and Maxwell Maroodza appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Artwell Sanyatwe facing charges of contravening the Parks and Wildlife Act.The…

RUTENDO NGARA HARARE regional magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka yesterday issued an arrest warrant for a suspected illegal pangolin trophy dealer who failed to appear for judgment.Tinotenda Ethan Chinaka, who is jointly charged with Elvis Murombo, did not turn up for the scheduled ruling. The matter was postponed to Friday for judgment. Both accused are employed at…

 Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER PARLIAMENT has launched nationwide public consultations to gather citizen input on a pro­posed law designed to strengthen financial sector stability and depositor safety. The consultations follow the publication of the Deposit Protection Corporation Amendment Bill in the latest Govern­ment Gazette, with clerk of parliament Kennedy Chokuda confirming yesterday that it was…

Yvonne Ncube TWO men have each been jailed for 15 years after being convicted of rape in Matabeleland South.Both matters were heard before Gwanda Regional Magistrate Sithembiso Ndebele.In the first case, a 42-year-old man from Kezi in Matobo District was convicted of raping his 18-year-old stepdaughter. His name is being withheld to protect the identity…

Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO couple and their accomplice were acquitted of armed robbery after the State failed to prove its case.Content Mguni and his partner, Nyarai Nyachijeka, both from Mahatshula suburb, together with Elton Nzima of Lobengula West, were being accused of robbing Tottengram Financial Services in Entumbane at gunpoint and stealing US$1 633, a…