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Prison officer cleared of jailbreak charges

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Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo A CORRECTIONAL officer accused of helping a convicted rapist, Mike Cabangani Mathe, escape from Plumtree Prison has been acquitted due to insufficient evidence.Yusufu Yusufu, 47, was found not guilty by Bulawayo regional magistrate Taurai Manuwere after the court concluded that the evidence presented by the State was insufficient to secure a conviction.In…

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European Union increases emergency aid funding

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CHIEF WRITER THE European Union has released US$345 000 in emergency funding to assist Zimbabwean re­turnees from South Africa and combat a surging cholera outbreak. The EU in a statement at the weekend said the funding would contribute to ongoing efforts to support vulnerable returnees fleeing violence in South Africa and provide life-saving assistance to…

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Giant killer Blackrock stun Highlanders FC

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Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER HIGHLANDERS suffered a stunning exit from the lucra­tive Munhumutapa Challenge Cup at the Colliery in Hwange, barely 24 hours after their fierce rivals Dyna­mos FC met the same cruel fate at the same venue. The Benjani Mwaruwari-coached Bosso crashed out 5-3 on penalties to lower-division underdogs Blackrock FC fol­lowing a nerve-wracking…

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Showbiz joins Heroes Day celebrations

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SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER WHILE the nation pauses to honour its heroes, the country’s entertainment scene is turning up the volume, with musicians and promoters taking the celebrations from the Heroes Acre to the stage. From Harare to Chitungwiza and Mutoko, music lovers are spoilt for choice today as a num­ber of high-profile gigs bring a…

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Editorial Comment

Secure better welfare for national defenders

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AS THE nation comes together to mark Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day tomor­row, it is fitting and proper that we pause to pay tribute to the men and women who form the bedrock of our national security. From the soldiers safeguarding our borders to the police officers maintaining order on our streets, the prison wardens securing…

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The war on drunk driving intensified … as police ramp up roadblocks to combat alcohol-linked crashes

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Blessings Mashaya and Hazel Marimbiza POLICE have scaled up their anti-drunk driving operations nationwide, mounting stricter roadblocks and increased night patrols amid the rising alcohol-linked motor vehicle accidents in the country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the stepped up crackdown yesterday, saying…

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Trio arrested following Zvishavane burglary spree

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Tapiwa Chirume DETECTIVES have arrested three men following an 11-count burglary spree across Zvishavane involving churches, homes, and parked vehicles. The suspects, Abisha Mafa, 23, Nigel Antony, 25, and Junior Michael Moyo, 21, all from Zv­ishavane, were arrested follow­ing investigations by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) in the town. CID spokesperson Rachel Muteweri…

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President extends High Court judge probe

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PRESIDENT Emmer­son Mnangagwa has extended the tribunal inquiry period investi­gating High Court judge Justice Never Katiyo over alleged gross misconduct. The development follows the establishment of the tribunal in March to investigate Katiyo/ The amendment was published in the latest Government Gazette through a presidential proclama­tion. “Whereas section 187(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe pro­vides…

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