By Hazel Marimbiza A SUSPECTED armed robber, who was under the watch of the police in Bulawayo, died last Saturday in hospital while under police guard and just a few hours after his arrest. Gift Sabata, 44, who was facing several cases of murder and armed robberies valued at more than US$58 000, died on…
By Rutendo Ngara FARMERS insist that due to veld fire losses and other factors, Zimbabwe will be unable to meet its ambitious target of 380 000 metric tonnes of wheat this season. This development comes despite the confidence being exuded by the government that, notwithstanding the loss of more than US$900 000 worth of wheat…
By Regis Chingawo CABINET has approved a national multi-contingency plan to deal with natural hazards that might occur during the 2022/2023 rainfall season. Local Government minister July Moyo presented the plan to Cabinet yesterday. Addressing journalists at a post-Cabinet briefing, acting Information minister Jenfan Muswere, said the government had noted that natural hazards are on…
HIGH Court judge Justice Rodgers Manyangadze yesterday ordered that suspected serial killer, Bright Zhantali be committed to Chikurubi Psychiatric Hospital. Zhantali, who was on trial for the murder of his first victim, Nestor Chikwengo was sentenced to an indefinite stay in the psychiatric hospital pending an evaluation by a mental health tribunal. In his judgement,…
By Regis Chingawo NURSES are up in arms with the Health Service Board (HSB), accusing their employer of uneven disbursement of retention allowances — a development they say is demotivating workers. Speaking during an interview with the Daily News, Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) president, Enock Dongo said although they wrote a letter last month to…
By Nyasha Dube A SOUTHLEA Park man has appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts after being accused of illegally possessing a cheetah skin worth US$20 000. The man, Talent Mafumba, 27 appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing charges of violating section 128 of the Parks and Wildlife Act. It is alleged that police received a…
By Nyasha Dube AN EPWORTH man has been hauled before the magistrate’s court after allegedly attempting to murder his ex-wife. Innocent Zaruma, 39, who was arrested last Thursday, is facing one count of attempted murder of his ex-wife, Talent Gomba as well as the charge of the murder of Surance Sithole. The State alleges that…
By Rutendo Ngara and Brighton Muronzereyi THE European Union (EU) says it remains apolitical and has distanced itself from Zimbabwe’s internal affairs, including supporting the country’s political parties. Instead, the EU said it was receptive to issues brought to its attention by various stakeholders in Zimbabwe and as a regional bloc, it wants to see…
By Regis Chingawo THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has lost more than $27 million this year replacing vandalised water pipes and distribution infrastructure in the Nyamandlovu and Macheke areas, resulting in the parastatal failing to provide adequate water services. Zinwa’s corporate communications manager, Majoriee Munyonga, told the Daily News yesterday that water provision had…
INCARCERATED Citizens Coalition for Change legislator Job Sikhala yesterday made yet another application for bail at the Harare magistrate’s court. This marks his ninth bail attempt since he was arrested earlier this year in June. Sikhala, through his attorney, Thabani Mpofu, argued that he was eligible for bail as the circumstances had changed and there…
