TWO robbers have been sentenced to 10 years each after they were arrested and convicted of robbing US$30 from a shopkeeper in Matobo district, Matabeleland South Province.Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the sentence in a statement yesterday, adding that the two convicts appeared before a Plumtree magistrate recently, where they were found guilty.“The Zimbabwe Republic…

THE long-mooted plans to put in place an effective system to investigate complaints against members of the security forces will soon be realised. This comes as authorities have invited suitably qualified people to apply to serve as commissioners for the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC). ZICC will investigate all complaints against the conduct of members…

AUTHORITIES need to come up with clear long-term policies that will help to lift the lives of poor people while allowing business and the economy to grow. So says the chief executive of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Christopher Mugaga, who further advises that the government should not focus too much on augmenting…

THE government says it is considering a new industrial policy that will resuscitate ailing industries across the country. In a speech after touring the Manhize Steel Plant in Chirumanzu district, Midlands Province, on Friday, minister of Industry, Sithembiso Nyoni said the government was committed to supporting research and development focusing on industrialising the country. “The…

AUTHORITIES have gazetted a new law which imposes severe penalties on sexual offences, including prostitution. Under the new measures, any person found guilty of sexual intercourse, or performing an indecent act with a young person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 12, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or…

FOUR daring armed robbers ambushed police officers manning a roadblock in Masvingo on Thursday, stripped them and made off with their uniforms and cellphones. This comes as the country’s law enforcement agents have been kept busy by armed robbers pouncing on homes and business premises, with some having the audacity to exchange fire with the…