POLICE in Bulawayo have re-launched their 2026 Client Service Charter to foster accountability, professionalism, and community-focused policing in the province.This follows the national launch presided over by Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba in the capital at the end of January, during which he stated that law enforcement agents are going all out to retain public…
PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance (PHD) founder Walter Magaya yesterday filed for Constitutional Court referral, alleging his fundamental rights are being violated.The clergyman stands accused of raping two congregants on five separate occasions between 2014 and 2018.In an application tendered before Harare regional magistrate Francis Mapfumo, Magaya’s lawyers argued the prosecution has illegally usurped police powers,…
TWO men caught with a satchel of stolen copper cables appeared in court facing charges of theft and vandalising critical infrastructure.Khayalethu Gumbo and Mike Ndlovu pleaded not guilty before magistrate Mark Dzira and were remanded in custody pending judgment today.“The accused were arrested on December 1 after being intercepted by a police patrol unit along…
A 40-YEAR-OLD biology teacher at Founders High School has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping a 17-year-old student.Obey Rwatiringa of Barham Green appeared before magistrate Mark Dzira and was remanded in custody until March 24 for trial.“Sometime in February 2026, the accused allegedly sent the complainant to buy a pie. After that encounter, it…
A UNITED States safari company has lost its High Court bid to force a local operator to pay a US$418 950 debt.Justice Faith Mushure dismissed HRL Safari LLC’s claim against Forever Africa (Pvt) Ltd, ruling the company was not responsible for the loan.“HRL Safari had approached the court seeking payment of US$418 950.69 plus interest…
A 52-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man was handed an effective 20-year prison sentence for raping his tenant’s 11-year-old daughter.Matthew Banda of Sizinda Suburb appeared before magistrate Sibonginkosi Mkandla facing two counts of rape and was convicted on both counts.“The sentences will run concurrently. Hence Banda will serve an effective 20 years in prison,” ruled Mnkandla.The State, represented…
THE Gospel of God Church has applied for permission to relocate 50 graves to construct a school and administrative offices.The Marondera-based religious group intends to exhume remains from Glensomous Plot Number 3 in the Hunyani Timberlands of Mashonaland East province.“A notice is made in line with the cemeteries Act (5:05) for the removal of human…
THE government has warned contractors working on public road projects that they will be forced to redo substandard work at their own cost.Authorities are intensifying oversight of infrastructure projects across the country to ensure value for money.Speaking during the recommissioning of Lorraine Drive in Harare yesterday, the minister of Transport, Felix Mhona, said the government…
THE government has called for a review of mining regulations to ensure small scale miners are not subjected to stringent requirements applied to large corporations.Speaking during an empowerment workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, said regulations in the mining sector should recognise the scale at which small and medium enterprises…
AT LEAST 1 050 vulnerable pregnant women in Bulawayo have received support from the Results Based Financing (RBF) programme since its reintroduction in September.Run by the government in partnership with the World Bank, the RBF aims to provide free access to medical services for pregnant women, helping to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality.The programme is…
