Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE State yesterday informed the High Court in Harare that it intends to apply for the forfeiture of the assets of fraud convicts Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu after their sentencing. Prosecutor Whisper Mabhaudhi told the court that although they withdrew their intended application for asset forfeiture before sentencing, they…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has implored parents to be vigilant in monitoring their children following reports of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said residents should observe strict hygiene measures and report any suspected cases to the nearest healthcare facility. “The City of…
THE government is considering reducing passport fees in line with the country’s intensifying ease of doing business push, as well as the need to cushion vulnerable citizens from economic hardships. This emerged in Parliament on Wednesday, following a question on what the government was doing to ensure that ordinary passports — which currently cost US$170…
Thabiso Mutirwara THE ministry of Finance is considering tougher anti-smuggling laws after ordering the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to “seize any contraband…
Tapiwa Chirume CHURCHES in Harare may soon start paying for baptism ceremonies at public facilities, under a proposed new set of swimming pool tariffs. Under the local authority’s draft schedule of 2026 tariffs, religious baptism sessions of up to two hours will cost US$100 for groups of up to 50 people, and US$200 for gatherings…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER THE late former President Robert Mugabe’s son, Robert Junior, was yesterday fined US$300 for the illegal possession of dangerous drugs after being found with dagga worth US$30. Harare provincial magistrate Lisa Mutendereki considered Mugabe’s plea that he is a single father of two and that a custodial sentence would leave…
Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have launched investigations into the alleged recent abduction of two Chinhoyi University students. The two students, who are members of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), were allegedly abducted during their Students Representative Council (SRC) election campaigns at Mzimba Shopping Centre in Chinhoyi. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that investigations…
Takudzwa Dhambu PREACHER and leader of the Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance Ministries, Walter Magaya, allegedly sired a child with one of his rape victims, the National Prosecuting Authority charged yesterday. This comes after the self-proclaimed prophet — who is facing five counts of rape and 78 counts of fraud — was granted US$3 000 bail…
KUDZANAI GEREDE Companies & Markets Editor ZIMBABWE’s best-performing businesses will be crowned in Harare tomorrow morning at the prestigious Top Companies Survey (TCS) Awards. The annual gongs are organised by The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce — in close partnership with leading financial services…
Tapiwa Chirume INFORMATION minister Jenfan Muswere says artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation are the future of Zimbabwe’s media sector and local content creation. Speaking at the annual media stakeholders conference in Harare yesterday, Muswere said the government was prioritising the integration of AI and emerging technologies into the media industry under the newly launched…
