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Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), in collaboration with the ZRP, has launched a training programme to equip their members with investigative skills. Twenty-three law enforcement agents are taking part in the two-month long programme to equip them with knowledge on how to handle reports, compile dockets, manage suspects, principles of criminal law, criminal procedure and evidence…

CHIMANIMANI Tourist Association (CTA) — which was first on the ground and continues to lead rescue and relief efforts in the Cyclone Idai-ravaged tourist destination — are fretting over the decision by Chimanimani Rural District Council (CRDC) to recommend the relocation of affected families onto a buffer zone to Eland Sanctuary Park. [GoogleAd] CTA brought…

A MARANGE man suspected of rustling cattle has been dragged before a Mutare magistrate over two cases of stock theft. Jeremiah Zimunya, 25, of Muchisi Village under Chief Marange was freed on $500 bail by magistrate Tendai Mahwe. [GoogleAd] He is being charged with stock theft as defined in Section 114 of the Criminal Law…

MDC Alliance leaders Trevor Saruwaka and David Chimhini have been summoned to the Mutare Magistrates’ Courts over a 2016 charge of promoting public violence. [GoogleAd] Saruwaka, Mutasa Central MP, and Chimhini — the opposition party’s outgoing Manicaland provincial chairperson — are wanted in court for trial over the September 2016 protest over Zimbabwe Electoral Commission…

MUREWA Rural District Council is selling residential, institutional and service centre stands on a first come first serve basis. [GoogleAd] The council’s chief executive officer Alois Gurajena said they are offering stands to prospective land developers on its waiting list. “The stands are situated at Murewa centre’s West End Park which is a mixed density…

THE Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) is searching for consultants to conduct research into issues affecting the domestic media. [GoogleAd] In a notice yesterday, the Commission said they are looking for researchers who have deep knowledge of the country’s media sector. “The commission, as mandated by the Constitution and enabling legislation, is required to undertake research…

SUSPENDED chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe’s trial has been postponed to May 28 pending the outcome of his application for review lodged at the High Court. Guvamombe is accused of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly offered work-related learning to former Cabinet ministers Supa Mandiwanzira and Saviour Kasukuwere at the Civil Courts, the same jurisdiction…

Thousands of people will gather today to watch a military-civilian parade in the capital, Harare, as Zimbabwe marks the 39th anniversary of its independence from Britain. [GoogleAd] Thousands of people are expected to attend the parade in the Chinese-built 60 000-seater National Sports Stadium. Delegates from foreign countries are expected for the nationwide celebrations, which…

THE family of an MDC Highfield district executive who reportedly died after being abducted during Shutdown Zimbabwe protests in January finally managed to bury their relative yesterday following an independent post-mortem. [GoogleAd] The late Blessing Toronga was allegedly abducted at a barber shop in Glen Norah C, by individuals driving an unmarked Foton vehicle and…

Four people died on the spot while eight were injured after a lorry plunged into a river when it failed to engage a gear and lost brakes while going up the steep Honde Valley road on Sunday morning. Dayton Mudzingwa, who was driving the Nissan UD Truck registration number AES 4280 was carrying 15 passengers,…