A GLEN View, Harare, ‘prophet’ is in trouble after allegedly attempting to rape a congregant during a ‘cleansing’ ceremony.Osward Kadatoma, who faces attempted rape charges, was granted US$100 bail by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa yesterday.He will be back in court on April 10 for a possible trial date allocation.The State alleges that on an…
ZIMBABWE Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya has urged the government to expedite the passing of the Mines and Minerals Bill.The 2025 Bill aims to modernise mining laws and replace the outdated 1961 Act.Speaking at a Women’s University of Africa public lecture on women in the mining sector yesterday, Rushwaya said despite improvements in participation,…
THE government is ramping up its drive to engender accountability, transparency and financial responsibility at the country’s troubled State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs).So says the chief executive of the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), John Mangudya, who added yesterday that they were working hard to ensure that the reputation of poor performance and governance at parastatals would soon…
AUTHORITIES are doing all they can to mitigate the impact of the raging war in the Middle East on the local economy, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said yesterday.This comes as needy Zimbabweans are beginning to reel from the wave of price increases that has followed the recent sharp fuel price hikes that were triggered by the…
THE State says only a parliamentary portfolio committee is mandated to hold public discussions on Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3.This emerged as Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF) convener Tendai Biti was yesterday granted US$500 bail by a Mutare magistrate for allegedly conducting a meeting on the Bill without police approval.Biti was jointly charged with Morgan Ncube.Part…
A WOMAN accused of externalising over US$4 million following a property sale was granted US$500 bail by a Harare magistrate yesterday.Maud Patricia Lindel, who faces charges of externalisation and contravening the Exchange Control Act, appeared before provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo.As part of her bail conditions, she was ordered to reside at her given address and…
Brandon Josphat, Hazel Marimbiza and Brighton Muronzereyi NEEDY Zimbabweans are beginning to reel from the wave of price increases that is following the escalating sharp fuel price hikes. A survey conducted in Harare and Bulawayo yesterday by teams from the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — laid bare the increasingly challenging situation…
THE government is set to introduce compulsory minimum standards for critical products and encourage the adoption of AI-driven manufacturing systems to boost industrial productivity and strengthen the country’s competitiveness in local and international markets. Speaking in Victoria Falls over the weekend during Zimbabwe’s CEO Roundtable, the Minister of Industry, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, said his ministry was…
Rutendo Ngara A SUSPECTED member of a gang that allegedly raped a sex worker and robbed her of belongings worth US$300 appeared in court at the weekend. Simon Peter Fernando appeared before Harare regional magistrate Musaiona Shortgame facing robbery and rape charges and was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. It is…
ZANU PF secretary-general Jacob Mudenda has called on ruling party members to remain united and work together in advancing both party goals and national development. Speaking at a Matabeleland North provincial party meeting over the weekend, Mudenda said members should draw inspiration from the behaviour of doves. “Unity isn’t just an ideal, it’s our strength….
