A GOLD panner has been jailed for five years after he was caught digging a tunnel for gold within 45 metres of the Bindura-Trojan railway line, posing a potential danger to railway operations. Francis Mambara, 42, of Mhizha Village under Chief Masembura in Bindura, was convicted by the Bindura Magistrates Court after pleading guilty to…
Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE government has urged farmers to prepare for the anticipated Super El Niño this summer, including through planting drought-resistant crops. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said yesterday that experience had taught the country about…
Tapiwa Chirume POLICE have arrested a 35-year-old man in Bubi, Matabeleland North, after recovering unregistered medicines worth US$200 000 in an operation targeting cross-border crimes. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest yesterday. “On 17 September at around 2100hrs, members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police Support Unit deployed under operation ‘No to Cross Border…
Tapiwa Chirume THE minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, has implored councils and government employees to stop harassing, insulting or confiscating goods belonging to vendors as authorities intensify efforts to restore order in urban areas. This comes as local authorities across the country step up operations against illegal vending, construction of unauthorised structures and other…
CHIEF Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza has celebrated retiring High Court judge Justice Gladys Mhuri’s contribution to Zimbabwe’s justice system, describing her career as a remarkable journey of public service. Speaking at a farewell dinner for Mhuri in Harare on Friday, Gwaunza said Mhuri had built a career spanning prosecution, labour adjudication and the High Court. “An…
A GROCERIES dispute turned fatal in Kwekwe after a 27-year-old man armed himself with an axe and attacked a customer who had confronted him over missing groceries, resulting in the victim’s death. Collen Ishmael has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the High Court of Zimbabwe sitting at Gweru after being convicted of…
TAPIWA CHIRUME IN A landmark push to supercharge international partnerships and economic horizons, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) has officially launched high-level strategic talks to expand vital trade and investment channels directly into Zimbabwe. Meeting at the chamber’s headquarters, SCCI chairman Abdallah Sultan Al Owais recently hosted Zimbabwe’s…
CLOUD FUSIRE DEFENDING champions Scottland kept their title push on track with a comfortable 3-0 victory over relegation-threatened Agama at the National Sports Stadium to maintain pole position in what is turning out to be a gripping Castle Lager Premier Soccer league title race with second-placed Hardrock. Mabviravira came into the encounter fully aware of…
Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES have intensified their screening efforts at all of the country’s border entry points, following a recent surge in cases in neighbouring South Africa, which have raised fears of imported infections.Mpox is a dangerous and rare viral infection that is endemic in Central and West Africa.It spreads through close contact with people and…
CONCERNED by a surge in violent crimes of passion, domestic disputes, and sophisticated armed robberies, the Zimbabwe Republic Police is pleading with churches, and traditional leaders to actively promote peaceful conflict resolution rather than resorting to violence.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi also told Group Editor-In-Chief Guthrie Munyuki on his widely followed news and current affairs…
