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PROMINENT self-proclaimed prophet, Tapiwa Freddy, pictured, was yesterday acquitted by the courts on charges of raping a radio presenter. Magistrate Gloria Takundwa ruled that his accuser Rutendo Makuti’s submissions were riddled with inconsistencies, and that her conduct created doubt — leading to her setting free the preacher. Yesterday’s ruling came after Freddy had applied for…

INFORMATION Communication Technology minister Jenfan Muswere, pictured, has said the introduction of technology within the judiciary system will address a number of challenges, chief among them, the disappearance of court papers. Addressing the last group of superior court judges graduating in the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) e-skills training in Harare yesterday, the minister said the…

RURAL teachers have taken the government to court challenging Thursday’s decision to suspend striking educators, saying the move was unconstitutional and therefore,…

Rumbidzai Ngwenya THE government has flexed its muscles by suspending all striking teachers with immediate effect, as authorities bid to end the current job action by some educators. Addressing a press conference in Harare yesterday, Primary and Secondary Education minister, Evelyn Ndlovu, said those placed on suspensions would not be paid. “The ministry would like…

ZESA Holdings executive chairperson Sydney Gata has divorced his wife of 35 years, Ntombana Regina Gata, nee Mugabe. Last month, Gata filed for the termination of their 1987 union that was blessed with one child, a son, who is now an adult, arguing that the marriage had broken down beyond reconciliation. He added that the…

Melisa Chatikobo PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned Cabinet ministers against pursuing self interests, while also imploring them to deliver work that uplifts the lives of ordinary people. Speaking in Harare at the signing of performance contracts by senior government officials, Mnangagwa also reiterated that he would not tolerate laziness among his ministers. He said performances…

Andile Tshuma THE Agricultural Extension Services (Agritex) has warned of an outbreak of foot rot disease in livestock, including cattle, goats and sheep, due to the current wet weather. Foot rot is a bacterial infection that affects cattle, goats and sheep owing to them being exposed to mud and moisture for prolonged periods. The disease…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned a batch of 115 Zupco buses, as part of government’s efforts to provide the travelling public affordable transport in both urban and rural areas. The provision of reliable transport is espoused in the National Development Strategy One. “Indeed, this event marks the 8th commissioning ceremony of buses, following the launch…

CIVIL servants are divided over a cushioning package that was announced by the government on Tuesday, with many saying it is a…

THE country continues to grapple with child marriages, with a new study revealing that at least 50 young girls were recently married…