THE Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA) has renewed calls for the urgent completion of the long-delayed Egodini bus terminus and market hub, saying the project is critical to decongesting the city centre and preventing further loss of life among informal traders.The call follows a tragic accident that occurred on Wednesday night at the intersection…
THE police have raised a frantic alarm over a surge in the murders of school-going children in Masvingo province, after a four-year-old learner became the latest victim of the grisly trend.In a stern statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi urged parents and guardians to never allow children to travel alone, particularly through isolated areas,…
THE government says it is targeting to restore at least 250 000 hectares of degraded and damaged wetlands across the country by 2030, in a major environmental rehabilitation drive aimed at safeguarding water sources.The initiative also seeks to curb wetland destruction, improve water retention, and support sustainable livelihoods for communities that depend on these fragile…
TWO men, one of them a Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) analyst employed by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, have appeared in court facing bribery charges after allegedly soliciting for more than US$2 500 to facilitate the unfreezing of a company’s bank accounts.Wisdom Mutami, 32, and Tonderayi Herbert Makoni, 41, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Richard Ramaboea…
A SUSPECTED bogus police officer who allegedly extorted US$7 000 from a motorist — claiming the victim had obstructed a presidential motorcade — has been remanded in custody.George Manyawi faces charges of extortion and impersonating a police officerHe appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, who remanded him to today for a bail hearing.The State alleges…
A PRISON warden at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison is in custody for allegedly running a drug racket, selling dagga to the very inmates he was meant to guard.Tawanda Prosper Javen appeared before Harare magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe charged with unlawful possession of dangerous drugs. He was remanded in custody to Monday for a full bail application.Prosecutor…
A KOMBI driver rammed into pedestrians on Wednesday night in Bulawayo’s central business district, killing two people and injuring 12 others.Police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said the fatal accident occurred after a Toyota Hiace kombi carrying 18 passengers veered off the road.“A 28-year-old male adult from Emakhandeni was driving a Toyota Hiace kombi due west along…
MUTARE City Council has commissioned a feasibility study on solid waste management, including recycling, as it moves to address persistent refuse collection challenges and develop a sustainable long-term solution for the city.Addressing the media recently, town clerk Blessing Chafesuka said the feasibility study would guide the council on whether to privatise waste management or not.“Council…
A MAN wanted for murder and armed robbery, who was arrested in 2025 after evading capture for 15 years, has appeared in court facing additional charges linked to identity fraud.Justin Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Patience Madondo, charged with contravening the Births and Deaths Registration Act.The offences include counterfeiting or falsifying official records and defeating…
THE government yesterday said that it is mobilising resources to ensure the continuation of the Gukurahundi community engagement programme, following the recording of nearly 25 000 testimonies.Speaking to the Daily News, Attorney General (AG) Virginia Mabiza, who heads the secretariat for the outreach programme, said the government was committed to supporting victims and ensuring the…
