THREE people were struck by trains in separate incidents across Zimbabwe this week, leaving one man dead and two others seriously injured, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has said.The NRZ yesterday expressed concern over the increasing number of accidents occurring along railway lines and urged the public to exercise caution around train tracks.“The NRZ…
THE police have destroyed a large quantity of illegal substances following the conviction and sentencing of the suspects.Police national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi on Thursday said the drugs and other items were burnt at the Sally Mugabe Hospital, Harare, incinerators.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirm the destruction of one tonne of dagga, 394,46 litres of…
POLICE in the Midlands are hunting for a suspected commuter omnibus driver accused of repeatedly sexually abusing a seven-year-old boy during school transport trips.The police confirmed that investigations were underway into a case of aggravated indecent assault allegedly committed inside a school-run commuter omnibus travelling between school and Mkoba.According to Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko,…
THE Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) has launched the Friends of the LRF (FOL) initiative, aimed at mobilising resources for the organisation in response to global funding constraints.The human rights organisation, which is celebrating its 42nd anniversary this year, said the initiative brings together former and current trustees, partners, and experts to advance access to justice…
PRESIDENTIAL Advisor and chairman of Prevail International Group (Prevail), Paul Tungwarara, says the country is a natural attraction for serious investment. Tungwarara,…
THE High Court has ruled that attempts by the City of Harare and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) to oppose a high-profile environmental lawsuit over pollution of Lake Chivero are invalid, clearing the way for the matter to proceed unopposed.Justice Nyaradzo Munangati-Manongwa upheld preliminary objections raised by Kuimba Shiri (Private) Limited and the Trustees…
THE High Court has dismissed an application by a Harare woman seeking a US$4 000 contribution towards her legal costs from her husband in their pending divorce proceedings.The court ruled that Tamanda Sarah Jane Benyure had failed to prove that she lacked the financial means to defend the matrimonial case or that her husband, Colin…
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) has approved a new referees’ match fee structure across all leagues, retaining last season’s rates in a decision aimed at reinforcing professionalism and elevating officiating standards throughout the domestic game.Under the revised framework, referees in the men’s Premier Soccer League will earn US$180 per match, with commissioners receiving the same…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday praised prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo for donating 10 additional state-of-the-art ambulances, following a similar contribution last November.Chivayo’s philanthropic portfolio includes gifting over 150 vehicles to artists, clergy, and content creators, alongside a US$1 million donation to national anti-drug initiatives.In a social media statement, Mnangagwa noted that such donations fortify public-private partnerships…
THE National Social Security Authority (Nssa) has called on companies to integrate safety measures at the design stage of operations to reduce workplace accidents and occupational diseases.Speaking at an engineering workshop on occupational safety yesterday, Nssa chief inspector of factories, Phineas Marunza, said preventing workplace accidents required proactive planning and engineering solutions.“It is possible to…
