Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A 62-YEAR-OLD Gwanda man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping his 16-year-old step-granddaughter.The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim, was convicted of rape by Gwanda regional magistrate Sithembiso Ndebele.He pleaded not guilty and was convicted after full trial. He was sentenced to an effective 15…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER ZIMBABWE and South Africa are uniting to resolve cross-border migration issues and thwart external attempts to sow diplomatic division between the neighbouring nations.Speaking to the media in Pretoria following the ministerial meeting of the 4th Session of the Zimbabwe-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) yesterday, the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira, said…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERA TOTAL of 18 to 20 patients are being treated for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at Scottland Medical Centre in Mabvuku daily, raising concern over the continued spread of infections in the high-density suburb.The cases come as STIs remain a major public health challenge in Zimbabwe, with data showing high infection rates, particularly…
NEWS EDITOR THE country is making headway in its quests to only use the ZiG in all local transactions, helped by the continuing relative stability in the exchange rate and prices of basic goods, authorities say. However, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, John Mushayavanhu, added quickly in his mid-term policy review yesterday…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER SOCIALITE Kelsea Tafirenyika and her uncle, Isaac Jessub, who are facing charges of unlawful possession of drugs, have been released from prison after the High Court granted them US$1 000 bail each. The two had been denied bail by a Harare magistrate before approaching the High Court for relief. Represented…
Tapiwa Chirume HARARE City Council has directed building owners to repair, renovate and maintain their properties, warning that those who fail to comply could face penalties and other enforcement measures. The council authorities say it is part of efforts to improve safety, sanitation and the general appearance of buildings and their surroundings across the capital….
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo A 30-YEAR-OLD student has been fined US$100 after accusing his college principal of being a witch who kept a goblin inside her office. Methembe Khumalo, of Luveve suburb, pleaded guilty to indicating witches and wizards as defined under Section 99 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. He appeared before…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A CHINHOYI magistrate and a prison warden accused of accepting bribes to influence ongoing court proceedings have been acquitted by a Harare regional court. Kudzanai Mahaso and Proud Nziramasanga, who were facing charges of criminal abuse of office, were acquitted at the close of the State’s case by Harare regional…
Mutapa Gold Resources has taken full control of the Phoenix Prince mining area in Bindura following years of illegal mining chaos. To…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER THE sharp increase in reported child sexual abuse cases around the country has prompted police to intensify targeted awareness campaigns in schools, religious institutions and local communities to combat the crisis.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said yesterday that the surge…
