THERE are fresh concerns about President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s security after two men were arrested in possession of significant firearms at his rally in Gweru on Thursday last week. The two men — Crispen Bhadhi (44) and Charlton Maketshemu (32) — were caught by intelligence operatives as they made their way into the venue where Mnangagwa…
CIVIL servants have vowed to do everything in their power to make sure that this week’s Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) annual meeting stops the organisation from being hijacked by “outsiders”. This comes amid claims by public sector workers that the government wants to take control of the PSMAS, against the dictates of its constitution….
ENVIRONMENT, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry deputy minister Barbra Rwodzi, pictured, says it is upon all citizens to fight climate change by planting trees to protect the ecosystems. Speaking during a climate change workshop held in Mvurwi on Saturday, Rwodzi said even government ministers were encouraged to work together in order to end climate change. “Climate…
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he does not have any personal differences with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and there is no need to fight with him. Speaking during a memorial church service of the late academic Alex Magaisa, pictured, in the capital, Chamisa said unity was crucial for the country to…
ZIMBABWE has achieved winter wheat planting targets of 75 000 hectares, Agriculture Advisory Services chief director Obert Jiri has said. This comes as 75 452 hectares have been planted with winter wheat this season. The planting season was supposed to end on 31 May, but because of climate change the deadline was extended to 15…
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reiterated that it will not hold a congress to choose its substantive leadership or have formal structures, as the party wants to do things differently from other political parties. In addition, the rebranded party also emphasised anew that it will not hold primary elections to choose its candidates…
RUMBIDZAI NGWENYA ZIMBABWEANS should brace for an increase in prices of basic commodities after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) yesterday increased the price of fuel. Diesel is now going for US$1.88 from US$1.76 whilst petrol is now going for US$1.77 from US$1.73. In local currency, diesel will now be going for $661.73 from $550.59…
RUMBIDZAYI NGWENYA MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) were denied to check in into hotels last week following the failure by Parliament to settle the bills over time. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, Norton Legislator Temba Mliswa said the ministry of Finance had failed to disburse funds to Parliament in time for payments to be…
A SUSPECTED paedophile who allegedly lured young children to his Dzivaresekwa home where he made them watch pornographic material before engaging in sexual related acts has appeared in court. Simon Ben, 32, was not asked to plead to five counts of rape, three counts of indecent assault and two counts of aggravated indecent assault when…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said Zimbabweans must remain resolute and come up with strategies to build a strong economy against the current global challenges. This comes amid growing fears that the country could soon slide back to the horror economic situation of 2008 where hyper-inflation shattered the lives of many ordinary people and decimated businesses….
