A CHITUNGWIZA man appeared in court yesterday on allegations of unlawfully re-registering a company and removing its directors in a case involving potential prejudice of US$3 million.The complainant in the matter is Quadcam (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Late Estate of Hamphrey Vengesai and Fausta Penza.The accused, Tafadzwa Vengesai, who is also a…
PROMINENT Harare lawyer, Simon Mpindu, has withdrawn divorce proceedings against his estranged wife, Sandra, who is a magistrate at the Harare Magistrates Court.The High Court allowed Mpindu to withdraw the matter a day before the hearing and ordered him to pay Sandra’s legal costs.Simon had filed for divorce and sought orders relating to custody, maintenance,…
THE government has banned the export of raw minerals and lithium concentrate with immediate effect to force local value addition and ensure mining sector accountability.In a statement yesterday, the minister of Mines and Mineral Development, Polite Kambamura, said the suspension applies across the board, including minerals that were already in transit.“To this effect, Zimbabwe Revenue…
A 61-YEAR-OLD Gwanda man has been arrested on a charge of murder after he allegedly shot and killed a fellow villager while attempting to slaughter a beast at Lushongwe Business Centre on Saturday.The suspect, Dumisani Nyathi, is accused of fatally shooting Butholezwe Sibanda, 47, in what police say was a tragic turn of events during…
MABVUKU-TAFARA MP Pedzai ‘‘Scott’’ Sakupwanya has breathed a sigh of relief after the High Court barred Sonny Manyande from operating at a Manicaland gold mine, Redwing.The ruling follows a dispute over operations at the Mutasa mine site after Sakupwanya’s company, Betterbrands, signed a tribute agreement to carry out activities in the area.After signing the tribute,…
A 36-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo kombi driver has been sentenced to an effective three years in prison after pleading guilty to having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl.Godwell Mumba appeared before Bulawayo magistrate, Themba Chimiso, where he admitted to the charge of having sexual intercourse with a minor.He was convicted on his own plea and sentenced to…
A BULAWAYO couple has been remanded out of custody awaiting judgment in a case in which they are accused of defrauding an unsuspecting pair of more than US$1 000 through a bogus travel agency.Simbarashe Dube, 36, and his wife, Nokuthula Mpofu, 32, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Manhembe facing a charge of fraud.They were remanded…
The bitter feud between DANet founder Obadiah Musindo and Wilson Masokowere has escalated after Masokowere filed for rescission of a High Court…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has received an application from Kwayedza Energy Networks Corporation (Pvt) Ltd to build a 500MW solar plant in Mbire, Mashonaland Central Province.In a public notice yesterday, Zera said the company is seeking a licence to construct, own, operate, and maintain the solar plant to supply its customers.“Notice is hereby…
LATE diagnosis of childhood cancer remains one of the most critical challenges facing Zimbabwe’s paediatric health sector, KidzCan Zimbabwe has said.The remarks come as February, globally recognised as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, shines a spotlight on the disease, promoting early detection and mobilising support for affected children and their families.Speaking during childhood cancer awareness commemorations,…
