THE Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) has released the second list of 39 prospective candidates who managed to pass the first stage judges’ interviews conducted early this month and are set to go for second interviews. The 39 candidates are eyeing 10 High Court and one Administrative Court judges’ positions.In a statement yesterday, the JSC invited…
A MAN of no fixed abode has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by a Kadoma magistrate after holding a woman hostage before raping her three times. The circumstances are that, in July 2023 at 0800 hours, the complainant, 26, was walking with her mother-in-law when she decided to turn and drink water at…
POLICE in Harare have launched a manhunt for Brighton Nyamukapira after he allegedly fatally stabbed Edward Goto, 38, accusing him of stealing sadza on Friday. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident yesterday. “Police in Warren Park are appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Brighton Nyamukapira who is being sought in…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday ordered senior Zanu PF members to focus more on economic development instead of unnecessary internal fights. Addressing the party’s central committee meeting at the Zanu PF headquarters in Harare, Mnangagwa said it was time for all party structures to come up with policies aimed at developing the country’s economy. “Going forward,…
A CHINHOYI man, 32, has been arraigned before Chinhoyi Magistrates’ Court facing allegations of aggravated indecent assault on his drunk workmate, 23. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed the charge, adding that before raping his workmate he had demanded twice to see how big his manhood was as he was taking a bath. “On 31…
AUTHORITIES say over 10 000 public primary and secondary schools across the country are now offering lessons in minority languages. Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Education minister Torerai Moyo said his ministry has made deliberate efforts to ensure minority languages were taught in all schools. Of these learning areas in our schools and…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday told Zanu PF party members to be disciplined, adding that there was no room for internal squabbles. Addressing the 374th ordinary session of the politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa added his government’s policy was focused on production and improving the economy over political issues. “Following 24 years of illegal sanctions, we do…
AUTHORITIES have approached international aid agencies to assist the government in its fight against a malaria outbreak that last week led to the death of five people. This brings the death toll from the outbreak to 15 since the start of the year.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Health minister Douglas Mombeshora said the government…
SOME legislators are apparently resorting to sleeping in their cars after failing to secure hotel accommodation due to non-payment by Parliament. Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Zanu PF chief whip Pupurai Togarepi highlighted the issue while blaming Parliament for the debacle.“There is a challenge in terms of accommodation. Members get very desperate to…
NEARLY US$5 million is required for Harare to meet its daily water supplies and the government has since availed US$1,5 million to finance the resuscitation of the capital’s water supply requirements. This emerged yesterday during the post-Cabinet press briefing where Information minister Jenfan Muswere also confirmed that the government was working on improving Bulawayo’s water…
