THE proposal by members of parliament to introduce compulsory patriotism lessons in Zimbabwean schools and tertiary institutions has sparked a much-needed debate. While some lawmakers have expressed concerns that such initiatives could be used as propaganda tools for politicians, the idea itself is not without merit. In fact, many countries around the world, including China,…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERchirumet@dailynews.co.zw NORTON Town Council is taking a tough stance on irresponsible dog ownership, fining 15 residents US$50 each for violating dog by-laws since the beginning of the year. The move aims to safeguard public health and safety in the wake of a recent tragic incident where a Harare man was mauled to death…
TWO Harare men accused of raping socialite Ashley Masendeke, affectionately known as Mai Jeremeya, have denied the allegations, claiming that she solicited for sex in exchange for money. The two, Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie, told a Harare court last week that Masendeke told them that she was in financial dire straits and consented…
BY RUTENDO NGARA TWO Harare police officers, who allegedly extorted a travel company of US$2 000 after threatening to shut-down the business, appeared in court over the weekend. Fredrick Moyo and Lawson Machongwe appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei who remanded them in custody to today for their bail application. The State alleges that…
Cloud Fusireat Rufaro Stadium SCOTTLAND………………..(1) 1 KWEKWE UNITED………..(0) 0 TYMON Machope’s solitary strike in the first half was all Scottland needed to collect maximum points against a battling Kwekwe United here yesterday. Mabviravira, who went for the international break licking the wounds following a narrow defeat to log leaders MWOS, did not waste time to…
By Rutendo Ngara THE High Court has ordered the minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, and Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba to pay US$2 000 in damages for harm caused to Nqobizitha Ndlovu by police actions. Ndlovu was allegedly assaulted by police officer Nelson Mutsaka after a pirate taxi driver reported him at Western Commonage…
Rutendo Ngara A UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe (UZ) student was allegedly thrown out of a commuter omnibus by the driver following a misunderstanding over ZiG20. Marshal Timuri, who is accused of assault, appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Apolonia Marutya on Friday and was remanded in custody to today for bail application. He is facing assault charges….
BY RUTENDO NGARA TWO Harare men, who allegedly assaulted three municipal police officers following their arrest over illegal vending, were remanded in custody last Friday. Dzwengwe Murambiwa and Chiwaya Baureni appeared before magistrate Apollonia Marutya at the Harare Magistrates Courts facing three counts of assault. They were remanded to tomorrow for their bail application. The…
BAKERS Inn has distributed 152 container stores nationwide as part of a broader strategy to promote community entrepreneurship, mainly among women while also optimising its supply chains. The container store model stands out as a game-changer in Zimbabwe’s retail sector, especially at a time when most businesses are struggling to grow volumes due to supply…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw ISITSHIKITSHA dance group Sekusile, from How Mine, has emerged victorious in the Matabeleland South provincial leg of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival. The event, held at Malaxo Beer Hall in Beitbridge, saw Sekusile walk away with the top prize of US$2 500 and the honour of representing Matabeleland South Province…
