Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE participation of women in politics has been going down over the years and this is being caused by violence against those who may want to take leadership positions, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) said yesterday. Speaking during the launch of the national study on violence against women in politics in Harare,…
A MAN who is claiming to be King Munhumutapa appeared in court yesterday facing charges of undermining the authority of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by dethroning chiefs who were legally appointed by the head of State. Timothy Chiminya appeared before magistrate Isheanesu Matova. Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu told the court that Chiminya should be mentally examined so…
By Emmanuel Marambe and Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITERS ZIFA’s presidential election has turned nasty amid plots by certain candidates to discredit others…
Emmanuel Marambe SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons will have to wait a little longer for their latest attempt at exacting a measure of revenge on Afghanistan after the first ODI against their Asian guests was abandoned due to persistent rain at Harare Sports Club yesterday. The Chevrons were seeking to turn the tables on Afghanistan after…
SMUGGLING has become a significant threat to the country’s economy, with the nation losing millions of dollars in potential revenue. The illegal activity not only deprives the government of much-needed funds, but also undermines the competitiveness of local businesses. Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube’s announcement on Monday that authorities would intensify the fight against smuggling…
Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa blew a gasket yesterday, tearing into bunking off members of his Cabinet team who have not been attending crucial meetings. The clearly cheesed off Mnangagwa said pointedly that this skiving had to stop forthwith or he would take stern action against the offending ministers and other senior government…
Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT says the Mbudzi Interchange which is currently under construction will be named after President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon completion. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the interchange would be called “Trabablas” in recognition with Mnangagwa’s developmental agenda. Trabablas was the name which was used by Mnangagwa…
TWO suspected card cloners who allegedly defrauded a retired soldier of US$13 000 appeared in court yesterday where they were denied bail. The State led by prosecutor Takudzwa Mutyavaviri argued that Timothy Bvuramiti and Trevor Muzanenhamo are not good candidates for bail as they are facing a serious charge. He also told the court that…
Thembinkosi Nyathi nyathit@dailynews.co.zw THE African Spelling Bee competition, originally set to take place from December 18 to 22 in Nigeria, has been postponed to next year due to funding challenges, visa delays, among other logistical problems. Event chairman Mbaula Chisale confirmed the postponement, announcing that the competition has been rescheduled for April 9 to 12,…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO illegal miners from Shangani, Matabeleland South, have been convicted of attempted murder and malicious damage to property following a vicious attack on a businessman with machetes and damaging his shop using stones following a dispute over a $10 debt. John Moyo, 28 and Moses Ncube, 30, yesterday appeared before Bulawayo…
