THE president of the opposition United African National Council (UANC), Gwinyai Muzorewa, says there is need to resuscitate industries in Bulawayo, as they are a major driver of the country’s economy. Speaking to journalists in Bulawayo over the weekend, Muzorewa said it was sad the Zanu PF government had let the industries in the southern…
A SUSPECTED serial armed robber, who is already in remand prison, appeared in court again last Friday after he was linked to a robbery that was planned to be executed late last month. Roy Mutemagazi, 43, who was illegally based in South Africa, but would regularly sneak into Zimbabwe and commit robberies since 2019, appeared…
POLICE have expressed concern over an increase in murder cases in the past month, due to suspicions of infidelity and they have urged citizens to value the sanctity of life. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said infidelity murders across the country were disturbing. “Police in Mazowe have arrested Precious Machivenyika,…
A NORTON man is facing fraud charges after he allegedly duped a 65-year-old pensioner into giving him her $1 million retirement package in exchange for United States dollars. Fife Geza was arraigned before Harare magistrate Munashe Chibanda last Friday before he was granted US$150 bail and remanded to August 30. Allegations are that Geza and…
A HARARE City Council (HCC) employee appeared in court last Friday facing fraud charges after he allegedly siphoned over $57 million he had received from ratepayers. Tafadzwa Dzapasi, 35, who is employed as a debtors control officer, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa before he was remanded in custody and he will return to court…
By Tanaka Murangi THE aftermath of the global Covid-19 pandemic has had terrible economic impacts on many Norton residents. In an effort…
WOMEN Affairs minister Sithembiso Nyoni has challenged women in politics to desist from making false campaign promises, saying it will destroy their credibility. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday, she said women should lead by example in politics and speak the truth at all times ahead of the coming general elections set for August…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in partnership with a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Plan International, has trained 90 disadvantaged youth in various vocational and entrepreneurial skills. In a recent BCC report, the director of housing and community services, Doctor Khumalo, said the initiative will also help curb the rise in prevalent drug abuse among the youth…
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has gazetted the full names of candidates who will participate in the upcoming general elections. This comes as the electoral body conducted the nomination process last week. According to an extraordinary Government Gazette published yesterday, 11 candidates are set to contest for the presidential post, while thousands more are eyeing…
A LEGAL officer in the ministry of Defence has landed in the dock for allegedly using forged legal certificates to practice law. Grace Kurasha, 38, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on Friday, facing a charge of fraud. She is also facing a separate charge of defeating the course of justice. Kurasha was granted US$300…
