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Bogus fuel dealer granted US$200 bail

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RUTENDO NGARA A BUSINESSMAN accused of fraudulently importing diesel worth US$200 000 using a tax identification belonging to another person in Mozambique has been granted US$200 bail.Bartholomeuu Mukucha of Borrowdale appeared before Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa facing fraud charges and was remanded to July 10 pending finalisation of investigations.The State alleges that on July…

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Rights group condemns albinism discrimination

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Shamaine ChirimujiriTHE Federation of Organisations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe (FODPZ) has condemned persistent harmful myths, stigma and discrimination against people with albinism, calling for stronger protection of their rights and greater efforts to promote inclusion, safety and dignity.The call comes amid continued witchcraft-related myths that place people with albinism at risk in some communities,…

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Stolen ambulance leaves border town stranded

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HAZEL MARIMBIZA EMERGENCY medical transport services in Plumtree have been disrupted following the theft and subsequent crash of the town’s ambulance.In a public notice released yesterday, Plumtree town secretary Thembelani Nyoni confirmed that the municipal ambulance was stolen in the early hours of Monday.“The general public is advised that the council ambulance was stolen in…

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Sharon Tivafire follows in father’s giant footsteps

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Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER VETERAN gospel musician Joseph Tivafire, whose song Mushandiri Washe became a staple at church gatherings across the country, is witnessing his 11-year-old daughter Sharon follow in his considerable footsteps as she begins to make her mark in the music industry.Sharon, who has released several gospel songs, including her latest offering Zuva…

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Beitbridge HIV outreach hits massive milestone

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Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reached 72 951 people through accelerated HIV intervention programmes in Beitbridge.The milestone follows the 2023 launch of the “HIV Knows No Borders” initiative.Supported by the Netherlands government, the project brings HIV testing and sexual reproductive health services directly to one of Africa’s busiest transit corridors.During…

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Praz vows tougher procurement crackdown

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Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) is intensifying its fight against public sector corruption by weaponising artificial intelligence.Speaking at the fifth annual public procurement symposium in Bulawayo yesterday, Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa warned that malpractice would no longer be tolerated.He declared integrity the non-negotiable cornerstone of public trust and…

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Pretending psychosis, murderers lose their last escape

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Pretending psychosis, murderers lose their last escape WHEN former police detective Jaison Muvevi stood before the High Court in Harare, the calculated arrogance that characterised his multi-city shooting spree had completely vanished. During his murderous rampage across the Hwedza district, Muvevi had exhibited high-level tactical precision. He had shot and killed four people ))including a…

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Regulators crackdown on illegal clinics

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HAZEL MARIMBIZA MEDICAL regulators have issued a strict public alert over a spike in illegal health facilities and unlicensed prescription drug sales.In a joint security statement, the Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) revealed that routine inspections uncovered an alarming increase in unregistered outlets selling dangerous, regulated prescription medications.“Recent…

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Fans call for stadium reforms

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Emmanuel Marambe LOCAL football fans have called for reforms in the way local football is organised following the violence that rocked Chahwanda Stadium in Kwekwe on Sunday, resulting in the abandonment of the Hardrock-Dynamos premiership match.This comes as local football stakeholders, including the Zimbabwe Football Association, Premier Soccer League and the Zimbabwe Republic Police, have…

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Police name and shame 55 drug peddlers

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Masimba Makwembere THE police have named and shamed 55 drug peddlers who were convicted for selling and illegally possessing drugs across the country.In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said some of the suspects are serving different prison sentences.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) release the names of drug peddlers who were recently arraigned…

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