THE Zvishavane Magistrates Court has sentenced a 22-year-old former Sabi Gold Mine employee to an effective 22 months in prison after convicting him of stealing gold carbons valued at nearly US$25 000 from the mine.Esau Charumbira of Musvuugwa Village, under Chief Chivi, was handed a 30-month jail term, with eight months suspended on condition of…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its social welfare response to vulnerable communities, with 3 649 residents receiving assistance through a range of targeted social protection interventions.BCC director of housing and community services, Dictor Khumalo yesterday said the city’s approach was deliberately structured to address immediate social challenges while creating pathways to long-term self-sufficiency.The…
THE minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, says the government is prioritising road infrastructure as the primary engine of the country’s economic growth.Speaking during a stakeholder engagement in Bulawayo last week, Muswere said massive investment in construction was currently underway to boost the national transport network.“So far, we have done more than 50 000 kilometres of…
THE government has raised alarm over escalating human trafficking and urged citizens to verify overseas job offers via official channels.In a statement yesterday, the ministry of Home Affairs said numerous cases had been recorded involving Zimbabwean women trafficked to Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).“Human trafficking and…
In our story yesterday regarding the closure of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, we erroneously published a photograph of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Lawyers (ZHRL).We sincerely regret this oversight and offer our unreserved apologies to the ZHRL for any confusion or professional distress this mistake may have caused. – EDITOR
THE police yesterday destroyed a massive haul of illegal drugs at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, Harare, following court-sanctioned disposal orders.This comes as police intensify efforts to combat drug and substance abuse across the country.In a statement, police national spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the destruction.“After the recent arrests by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), conviction…
THE late Zimbabwean businessman, Mutumwa Mawere, will be buried on Monday at Johannesburg’s Fourways Memorial Park, South Africa, following a protracted family…
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu is set to announce an interim party leadership and effect a raft of changes in Parliament.These moves are aimed at instilling discipline, coherence, and stability within the opposition party.This follows a High Court ruling that dismissed an application by a faction led by Welshman Ncube, which…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has introduced a 96-hour weekly water-shedding programme across residential areas.This comes as the city faces a significant water supply deficit, with a daily demand of 165 megalitres against a current supply capacity of 120 megalitres.In a public notice yesterday, BCC urged residents and stakeholders to continue conserving water.“The City of…
THE Zanu PF Youth League yesterday warned its members against fanning factionalism and engaging in divisive conduct.This comes after some of the party’s youth league members openly brawled with Presidential Advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara, after his fiery address during a rally in Nyanga last week.The party’s Youth League secretary, Tino Machakaire, yesterday reiterated the party’s…
