THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe last night dismissed social media reports that it had devalued local currency. In a statement, central bank governor John Mangudya said the public should disregard “with the contempt it deserves, the false and mischievous article”. “The intention of such disinformation is to cause panic and despondency, and ultimately destabilise the…
ZIMBABWE Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chairperson Loice Matanda-Moyo has refuted claims by Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi that the corruption buster has been captured by cartels. Hodzi recently alleged in Bulawayo that some sections in the Judiciary, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the National Prosecuting Authority and Zacc had been ensnared by cartels. But speaking to journalists at the…
FORMER vice president Phelekezela Mphoko’s abuse of office trial failed to kick off yesterday after he tendered an application for exception to the charge, arguing that it was vague and unsustainable. Mphoko is being accused of illegally ordering the release of two suspects David Norupiri and Moses Juma from lawful custody during his tenure of…
THE Prosecutor-Generals’ office has filed a High Court application seeking to confiscate property belonging to an ex-Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) official, after he failed to explain the source of his wealth following a lifestyle audit carried out by the organisation. An application against Darlington Makosa and the City of Kadoma in terms of Section 80…
THE ugly factional and tribal wars that continue to consume the MDC are giving under pressure opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, pictured, ‘‘many a sleepless night’’, the Daily News reports. This comes as the country’s second biggest political party is witnessing escalating chaos among its structures nationally — some of which has readily been admitted to…
LEGISLATORS yesterday grilled Higher and Tertiary Education minister Amon Murwira over the astronomical student fees that were recently introduced by the government. This comes as students have threatened to demonstrate against the increases, unless the government reviews its decision to hike the fees — at a time most parents are reeling from the country’s worsening…
HEALTH and Child Care minister Obadiah Moyo yesterday revealed that Zimbabwe now has 300 testing kits for the 2019 Novel coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation says is now officially referred to as COVID-19. Previously, Zimbabwe was relying on neighbouring South Africa to diagnose suspected cases of the deadly coronavirus as its laboratories did not…
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife, Marry, lost her application to be allowed access to her matrimonial Borrowdale home, pending the hearing of a Supreme Court appeal filed by her husband. Marry — who is facing fraud, attempted murder, externalisation and money laundering charges — is currently out of custody on bail. Her application was…
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Kumbirai Hodzi yesterday warned newly sworn-in magistrates to uphold professionalism to improve the justice delivery system. Hodzi’s sentiments came a few days after he publicly admitted that corrupt cartels had captured State and private institutions, including the judiciary, stifling the fight against corruption. He was speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of 16 magistrates at…
THE government has revealed plans to introduce a coupon scheme to assist the vulnerable to purchase mealie meal which was recently increased from $50 to $70. Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said Finance minister Mthuli Ncube briefed Cabinet on the action taken to normalise the roller meal supply situation. “Government thus moved in to redress the…
