Hazel Marimbiza in Bulawayo LOCAL and Zambian police have launched a joint manhunt for five fugitives who are believed to have recently crossed into Zimbabwe. The suspects are facing serious charges in Zambia, including attempted murder, aggravated robbery and cyber­attacks. National police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, confirmed yesterday that they were working with their Zambian coun­terparts…

Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo AUTHORITIES have rolled out a comprehensive drought mitigation plan — stocking grain reserves, promoting climate-smart crops, and securing livestock feed against El Niño.In a speech read on his behalf by Research Council of Zimbabwe chief executive officer Cosmus Magorongosho to agricultural stakeholders at Esigodini Agricultural College in Matabeleland South yesterday, the minister…

Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo TWO men have appeared in court charged with stealing laptops, cellphones, a camera, and US$2 000 during shop and church break-ins in Bulawayo.Mbonisi Zulu, 43, of Pumula South suburb, and Taona Maparara, 39, of Mutero village under Chief Mapanzure in Zvishavane, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Themba Chimiso yesterday.They pleaded not guilty to…

YVONNE NCUBE A MUTARE mining couple has been ordered to pay their former gold mining partner US$3 300 after the High Court found that they had benefited from a borehole he financed and failed to repay money he advanced to them.High Court judge Justice Sijabuliso Siziba recently ruled that Antony Kashiri was entitled to US$1…