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Rutendo Ngara STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw SEVEN suspected fraudsters, arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly forging Octavious Chikonyora and Precious Danda’s national identity cards before selling the two’s US$97 500 Harare house, have been remanded in custody. The suspects, Prosper Bizwork, 48, Samson Mushayi, 38, Eric Ndamuka Dube, 39, Tedious Marufu, 47, Amos…

By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES are mulling over the payment of most government ser vices, including passports, using the country’s newly-launched currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, acting Home Affairs minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, said the government would announce in due course which of its services would be paid…

By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE European Union (EU) says it is committed to further entrenching its economic relations with Zimbabwe by supporting the private sector. Speaking at an EU dialogue seminar in the capital on Wednesday, the EU ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst Von Kirchmann, noted that the collaboration between the bloc and Zimbabwe would improve…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday told Zanu PF party members to be disciplined, adding that there was no room for internal squabbles. Addressing the 374th ordinary session of the politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa added his government’s policy was focused on production and improving the economy over political issues. “Following 24 years of illegal sanctions, we do…

THE National Aids Council (Nac) says there continues to be a worrying increase in the number of women being infected by HIV compared to men in the country. Speaking in Bulawayo yesterday, Nac monitoring and evaluation director, Amon Mpofu said recent statistics showed that women were more vulnerable to HIV than men. “Our recent statistics…

By Rutendo Ngara TWO female congregants of alleged cult leader Ishmael Chokurongerwa, who was arrested last month for allegedly running a cult at a shrine in Nyabira, Mashonal and West Province, have been granted US$50 bail each. The bail was granted yesterday by Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei and the two women, Danai Tigere, 56, and…

By Brighton Muronzereyi and Jeffrey MuvundusiSTAFF WRITERS MEMBERS of the public say they can’t wait to use the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins when they come into circulation at the end of this month. Speaking to the Daily News crews in Harare and Bulawayo yesterday, both ordinary consumers and small traders were also…

SOME legislators are apparently resorting to sleeping in their cars after failing to secure hotel accommodation due to non-payment by Parliament. Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Zanu PF chief whip Pupurai Togarepi highlighted the issue while blaming Parliament for the debacle.“There is a challenge in terms of accommodation. Members get very desperate to…

By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A FORMER police officer, Tafadzwa Chidawa, better known as Detective Kheda, who has been trending on social media for apprehending thieves in Harare, has been arrested for the fifth time. His latest charge before the courts is alleged kidnapping.He appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi and was remanded in custody to…