Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS IT IS that time of the week when music lovers dust off their dancing shoes, gather their friends and head out for a weekend filled with live music and entertainment. From sungura and amapiano to contemporary sounds and youth-focused entertainment, musicians and promoters have lined up a…
A DARK, monstrous shadow is hanging over our nation. Recent statistics released by Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo painted a grim, chilling picture of a society tearing at its own moral fabric — more than 7 000 cases of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) recorded nationwide in just the first three months of this year alone….
Tinashe Nekati HARARE’S newly-elected junior parliamentarians have been challenged to use technology responsibly while taking a leading role in combating drug abuse…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER A NEW era beckons for the Warriors with the man who has taken charge of Zimbabwe’s flagship team, Ramon Catala, saying they will play the Catalunya way. On a significant day for the local game, Zifa yesterday announced coaches for all of the country’s national teams — the Warriors and Mighty…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER SOCIALITE Kelsea Tafirenyika and her uncle, Isaac Jessub, who are facing charges of unlawful possession of drugs, have been released from prison after the High Court granted them US$1 000 bail each. The two had been denied bail by a Harare magistrate before approaching the High Court for relief. Represented…
YVONNE NCUBE A 63-YEAR-OLD woman has appeared in court accused of hacking her husband to death with an axe while protecting her daughter during a brawl. Miriam Ndlovu, of Matshetsheni Village, was not asked to plead when she appeared before Gwanda magistrate Brenda Kachepa facing a murder charge yesterday. She was remanded in custody to…
Tapiwa Chirume HARARE City Council has directed building owners to repair, renovate and maintain their properties, warning that those who fail to comply could face penalties and other enforcement measures. The council authorities say it is part of efforts to improve safety, sanitation and the general appearance of buildings and their surroundings across the capital….
Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo A 30-YEAR-OLD student has been fined US$100 after accusing his college principal of being a witch who kept a goblin inside her office. Methembe Khumalo, of Luveve suburb, pleaded guilty to indicating witches and wizards as defined under Section 99 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. He appeared before…
RUTENDO NGARA A HARARE man accused of impersonating a police officer, kidnapping his former colleague, and beating him has denied the charges in court yesterday. Simbarashe Emmanuel Martin Rondozai took to the witness stand at the Harare Magistrates Court and denied kidnapping the complainant, David Matanda, as alleged by the State. His testimony came after…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A CHINHOYI magistrate and a prison warden accused of accepting bribes to influence ongoing court proceedings have been acquitted by a Harare regional court. Kudzanai Mahaso and Proud Nziramasanga, who were facing charges of criminal abuse of office, were acquitted at the close of the State’s case by Harare regional…
