Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO FAIRBRIDGE man has been convicted and fined US$400 for violently assaulting his wife following a domestic dispute that occurred in August. Ngqabutho Mthombeni, 42, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mark Dzira, facing a charge of domestic violence. He pleaded not guilty, but was convicted after a full trial. The court heard that…
MOVED by photos of children learning on the floor, MultiChoice Zimbabwe donated 50 desks and chairs to Nketa Primary School in Bulawayo. The new schoolroom furniture was handed over to the school at a recent ceremony, where MultiChoice Zimbabwe urged other businesses to help Nketa and other schools with donations of equipment to facilitate easier…
Thabiso Mutirwara THE National Railways of Zimbabwe has warned the public and local authorities against illegally erecting level crossings on rail tracks. This comes after an incident where Plumtree Town Council workers created an unauthorised crossing on a major export line between Plumtree and Francistown. In a statement, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) said…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday promoted lieutenant general Emmanuel Matatu to the rank of general and appointed him the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), effective November 21. General Matatu takes over command from general Philip Valerio Sibanda, who has retired. In another key change, Mnangagwa also promoted major general Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi to the…
Tapiwa Chirume HARARE City Council has warned residents to stay alert to the growing danger of falling trees as heavy rains intensify. City officials say recent weather patterns marked by heavy rains, strong winds, and violent thunderstorms have dramatically increased the likelihood of trees toppling or shedding large branches. “We are entering a highly dangerous…
ZESA says Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 8, which generates 300 megawatts (MW), has been taken off the grid for 32 days of statutory maintenance. This reduction in supply comes as figures by Zesa subsidiary, the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC), show that the country is currently generating an average of 1 286MW a day against…
THE government says it will urgently strengthen primary and community healthcare services to ease the overwhelming pressure on major referral hospitals nationwide. This decision follows a recent challenge by the Global Fund, urging the government to prioritise community health care across the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Health minister Douglas Mombeshora said his…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A NKAYI man received an effective 17-year jail sentence after the Bulawayo High Court convicted him of fatally stabbing a fellow patron during a beer brawl at a local shopping centre. Alex Nyathi appeared before Bulawayo High Court Judge Justice Naison Chivayo facing a charge of murder. He denied the allegations,…
THE government is calling for bold, coordinated action in the agricultural sector to move beyond simple production and build resilient food systems. Speaking during a strategic review session, the minister of Agriculture, Anxious Masuka, said Zimbabwe must shift towards resilient food systems that improve livelihoods and anchor economic growth. “We must begin to look at…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO IN a rare turn of events, a Bulawayo landlady is facing charges of allegedly using unlawful methods—specifically a door lock blocker—to force out a tenant over rent arrears. Sibusisiwe Hove appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing charges of unlawful eviction after her tenant reported the matter to the police. According…
