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Bulawayo leather cluster eyes regional markets
THE Bulawayo leather cluster factory is targeting the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) regional market after securing its first order to Namibia...
Confusion over Chombo’s prosecution in Mutare matter
THE State was yesterday slammed for failing to access a policy document from Zimbabwe...
Harare man sentenced over Mnangagwa insult
A HARARE man was yesterday slapped with a 10-day prison term after using obscene language to insult President Emmerson Mnangagwa over his “vegetables” jibe
War vets demand independent commission
WAR veterans are demanding an independent commission to oversee their welfare to replace the current Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Board.
Council officials face US$765k fraud
THREE City of Harare officials who allegedly illegally sold residential stands worth US$765 000 to people in Kuwadzana appeared in court yesterday...
Traffic cop trapped receiving bribe
A TRAFFIC cop attached to Southerton Police Station in Harare appeared in court this week after she was entrapped while receiving a US$150 bribe...
Marry seeks ruling enforcement against Chiwenga
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife Marry, pictured, has filed an application seeking to implement a High Court order..
Bigwigs’ investigation grows cold
A ZANU PF commission of inquiry set up by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in August last year to investigate bigwigs accused of corruption by the party’s youth league has not met since then to deal with the matter, the Daily News can report.
Man up for attempted murder
A GLEN Norah man is battling for his life at Harare Central Hospital after he was struck with an axe by a suspected mentally-disturbed man in their neighbourhood on Saturday...
Armed robbers target hitch-hikers
THREE suspected armed robbers allegedly targeted hitch-hikers and robbed them of their valuables...
Black market threatens retailers
THE thriving black market where basic commodities are readily affordable to consumers at cheaper prices is threatening...
‘General strike the only way to go’
ZIMBABWE Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Peter Mutasa has said they are consulting other unions so that they will embark on a general strike as they want to avoid victimisation from the State security agents.
Govt to borrow money without Parly approval
GOVERNMENT will soon have powers to borrow money from international institutions without Parliament approval if proposed amendments are passed.
Zim starts public hearings on war vets
ZIMBABWE today begins a public hearing on how to provide for rights and benefits of veterans of the liberation struggle and their dependants.
Cash barons feel the heat
THE government has unveiled new steps aimed at thwarting cash barons who are causing chaos in the economy by fuelling the foreign currency black market, the Daily News reports.
NRZ to charge exporters in forex
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has given the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) the green light to collect rail charges...
Fleeing taxi driver kills pedestrian
A 65-YEAR-OLD man died on the spot and four others were injured when a suspected unlicensed pirate taxi driver knocked down...
Defence ministry fraud case stalls
THE absence of an alleged fugitive, a top Defence ministry official, Davison Muvandi, who is at the centre of a cleaning services scam..
Shiri admits agriculture failure
Agriculture minister Perrance Shiri has admitted his ministry’s shortcomings in delivering its key mandates...
Harare businessman faces theft charges
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangangwa’s former top aide, Douglas Tapfuma, who is accused of corruptly acquiring duty-free certificates...
ED aide’s trial kicks off amid high drama
HARARE businessman Stephen Margolis was brought to court on theft of trust property charges after allegedly disposing a client’s car..
Grain millers fret over maize-meal
THE Grain Millers Association (Gmaz) has expressed concern over the channelling of maize-meal into the black market...
Millions living in extreme poverty: ZimStats
OVER four million people in rural areas are wallowing in extreme poverty as the country’s economic situation continues to deteriorate, while the El Nino-induced drought also persists, the Daily News can report.
Parirenyatwa seeks acquittal
FORMER Health minister David Parirenyatwa has applied for discharge at the close of the State case on his criminal abuse of office charge.
Another Defence ministry official nabbed
A CAMP commandant in the Defence ministry has been sucked into the $300 000 cleaning services...