Masimba Makwembere CRIMINALS who open fire on, or use violence against law enforcement agents, in addition to endangering the lives of members of the public, will be met with “immediate, punitive consequences”. So warns a fed up national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, who has also implored motorists and pedestrians to be always attentive and to…
ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS WITH Independence Day set for tomorrow, preparations are in full swing across the country, with a major national celebration scheduled for Maphisa. Local musicians are also poised to mark the occasion, with performances lined up both at home and abroad. Here is a selection of the events taking place. Afrotrance series bounces back…
Tapiwa Chirume MARONDERA Municipality is releasing over 113,000 square meters of land for residential and industrial development to spur urban growth. In a public notice yesterday, the local authority said the land would be disposed of across several suburbs, including Nyameni, Marandellas, Longlands, Lendyview Park and Dombotombo. “In terms of Section 152 of the Urban…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER EASTERN Region Division One outfit Africa Minerals Ventures (AMV) have acquired Manica Diamonds’ Premier Soccer League franchise, a move set to alter the trajectory of the struggling top-flight outfit. The takeover comes at a turbulent time for the Gem Boys, who have endured a difficult start to the campaign both on…
YESTERDAY, we reported on the intensification of police operations aimed at addressing an alarming surge in armed robberies targeting churches, schools, and construction sites in the Mabelreign, Marlborough, and Westgate suburbs. In response, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has stepped in with intelligence-led operations and increased patrols to track these syndicates. The police are also…
UNIFREIGHT Africa (Unifreight) is expanding its courier business through the acquisition of an 86,67 percent stake in Cheetah Express Logistics. Cheetah Express Logistics is the sole authorised Global Service Participant for FedEx Express in Zimbabwe. The transaction, valued at US$2,08 million, represents approximately 15,7 percent of Unifreight’s market capitalisation on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange. Unifreight…
RUTENDO NGARA A SERIAL predator already serving 51 years in jail received an additional 17-year sentence for robbing and raping job seekers. Harare regional magistrate Lazini Ncube said the court had a duty to protect vulnerable members of society, noting that Jameson Jackson was a repeat offender. He was handed an effective 17-year sentence. During…
Masimba Makwembere JAPAN has pledged US$2 million to bolster food security and health systems through United Nations (UN) agencies in Zimbabwe. This comes as the government of Japan in partnership with the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the World Food Programme (WFP), is supporting the country through four…
THE City of Harare has launched a comprehensive supplementary immunisation campaign for children under five to curb regional poliovirus spread. In a statement released yesterday, the municipality said that the campaign would be conducted in two rounds. The first phase is scheduled to run from April 20 to 23, while the second round will take…
CHIEF WRITER EIGHTEEN people were yesterday feared dead after a commuter omnibus they were travelling “exploded into fire” between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate along the busy Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road. In a terse statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the tragic incident reportedly occurred around lunchtime. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports the death of +/-…
