Takudzwa Dhambu Staff Writer dhambut@dailynews.co.zw A MVUMA man has been sentenced to five years in jail for illegally mining gold directly beneath a railway line in Tokwe, Midlands province. The conviction comes amidst growing concerns over theft and destruction of railway infrastructure, which has led to derailments, delays, and significant safety risks. The National Railways…

By Brandon Jospaht POLICE have initiated the extradition process for two suspects arrested in South Africa in connection with last year’s US$4 million Ecobank heist in Bulawayo. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests yesterday, stating that law enforcement agents were still pursuing other accomplices. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest…

RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE woman, Memory Mukwasani, was remanded in custody by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei after being found in possession of nearly 60 kilogrammes of dagga, estimated to be worth US$6 000. Mukwasani is facing charges of unlawful dealing in dangerous drugs and is expected back in court this Wednesday. Prosecutors allege that…

DESPITE ongoing efforts to promote circumcision as a key strategy in the fight against HIV, only 29 percent of men in Zimbabwe are circumcised. This comes as the country grapples with over one million people living with HIV, though a majority are on antiretroviral therapy (ART), contributing to Zimbabwe achieving the ambitious 95- 95-95 targets…