By Rutendo Ngara A HARARE man is in trouble after he was found in possession of one gramme of methylenedioxymethamphetamine, commonly known as Mutoriro. Bruno Chihande appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi last week facing unlawful possession of dangerous drugs charges. He pleaded guilty to the offence and he was remanded in custody to October 26…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 34-YEAR-OLD woman from Paddonhurst, Bulawayo, has been arrested on allegations of stealing her employer’s goods to start her own business. Sibonokuhle Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Mahembe facing charges of theft. She pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded out of custody to October 30 on US$100…
By Rutendo Ngara TWO suspected land barons have appeared before the court for allegedly invading council land and parcelling it out to desperate home seekers. The two Collen Gumbato and Mdabuko Fabi appeared separately before magistrate Dennis Mangosi for allegedly contravening the Urban and Country Town Planning Act. In the case of Gumbato, between 2016…
Rutendo Ngara MINISTER of Agriculture Anxious Masuka has commissioned a cattle semen processing centre in Matopo, Matabeleland South Province, in order to boost the national herd. This comes as Zimbabwe lost more than half a million cattle between 2019 and 2022 due to several issues, including drought and diseases. Speaking during the commissioning of the…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO CHIEF Dakamela, born Mbusi Bhekithemba Dakamela of Nkayi, Matabeleland North Province, has issued a call to action to reverse the increasing exodus of young people in the province to urban centres. His plea, made during a Diaspora investment event held in his area over the weekend, highlighted the urgent need for…
Beaven Dhliwayo Group Features Editor IN A HEARTFELT gesture aimed at enhancing educational opportunities, businessman Brighton Masilo donated 11 laptops to his…
ON a scorching afternoon, Tafadzwa’s mother, Mai Chaka, was busy with her daily farming activities. With a hoe in hand and sweat…
THE United States of America has pledged US$475 000 to civil society organisations (CSOs) through the US ambassador’s special self-help fund and it is going to benefit seven organisations. Speaking during the grants signing ceremony yesterday in Harare, US ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont said CSOs were playing an important role in improving the livelihoods…
BY RUTENDO NGARA ZIMBABWE in partnership with the United Nations (UN) have signed a health workforce investment contract in a bid to curb brain drain. This comes as Zimbabwe is facing serious challenges in accessing health care services due to several issues, including non-availability of medication and lack of skilled workers. Speaking during the signing…
A PANDEMIC spreading across the globe has altered the lives of thousands, if not millions of people. Many families are left broken,…
