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SEX workers in the country have called on the government to legalise their profession, arguing that decriminalisation would protect them from violence, exploitation, and harassment by law enforcement agents.In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, Springs of Life Zimbabwe national programmes coordinator Precious Msindo said sex workers were willing to comply with regulations, including…

A RUWA prophet appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of stealing cash and valuables totalling US$250 000 in Gunhill, Harare.Thomas Kanhu is jointly charged with Learnmore Mirison, with the pair facing unlawful entry into premises in aggravating circumstances.They were remanded in custody until today, when they are expected to apply for bail.The complainant in the…

TWO Bulawayo women allegedly caught attempting to smuggle US$22 000 worth of crystal meth to South East Asia have appeared in court.They were remanded in custody to today for bail.Michelle Mupati and Locadia Ndlovu are facing charges of dealing in dangerous drugs after allegedly concealing the narcotics inside hippopotamus sculptures and attempting to courier them…

A DISPUTE during a snooker game turned fatal after a man allegedly stabbed another at Mzenda Business Centre in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the incident, saying the victim later died from the injuries.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Emanuel Phiri in connection with a murder case which occurred…

Masimba Makwembere THE eve of the 2026 Easter holiday was supposed to be a time of prayer and reunion for the Mujuru family. Instead, it became a national wake. On a stretch of the Harare-Masvingo Highway, at the 246-kilo­metre peg near Masvingo, a single moment of misjudgement extin­guished six lives in a heartbeat. Lilian Maranda-Mujuru,…

RUTENDO NGARA THE High Court has fined mining firm, Joh and Lewis Investment (Pvt) Limited, US$100 000 for contempt of court. The fine was wholly suspended on condition that the mine halts its operations at Lonrho Mining which had defied an existing High Court order barring them. In a ruling delivered on March 24, Justice…

Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man is in trouble after he was arrested for allegedly exchanging gold coins with tobacco farmers at auction floors, in the pro­cess getting away with ZiG200 000, while police also managed to recover more than US$44,000 from him. Fulton Kumanja of Chitungwiza, who is facing charges of breaching Exchange Control Act…

DIGITAL financial services have the potential to transform Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, but experts say their success hinges on aligning them with farmers’ production cycles and addressing persistent barriers to access in rural communities.The findings are contained in a United Nations report co-authored by Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka, which notes that mobile-based credit, savings and insurance…

THE Gweru City Council has intensified enforcement of its anti-littering by-law, with 38 people fined since the start of the operation earlier this week as authorities move to curb rising urban waste challenges.Speaking to The Daily News yesterday, Gweru town clerk Livingston Churu said the local authority had adopted a dual strategy combining public education…