By Rutendo Ngara AN accountant in the Agriculture ministry, Knowledge Ngwarai, 38, will today appear at the Harare Magistrates Court where he is facing charges of defrauding the ministry of over US$120 000. He was remanded in custody last Friday by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. According to the State, in May 2023, the Agriculture ministry held…
A Harare man, accused of robbing people in the Central Business District (CBD), has been remanded in custody after appearing at the Harare Magistrates Court on murder charges for allegedly killing his accomplice. John Chivasa, also known as Rich Ganger, appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi, who advised him to apply for bail at the High…
By Masimba Makwembere THE Health ministry has recorded a total of 554 cases of malaria and two deaths last week alone in Mashonaland Central and East provinces. “554 malaria cases and two deaths were reported. The deaths were reported from Makonde District Mashonaland West Province (1) and Mazowe District in Mashonaland Central Province (1). “Of…
Rutendo Ngara FORMER Citizens for Coalition Change MP Amos Chibaya, who is facing incitement to commit public violence charges, will return to the Harare Magistrates Court today for his bail ruling. His matter is being heard before magistrate Dennis Mangosi following his arrest last month. Mangosi told the court last Friday that he was still…
A 64-YEAR-OLD Beitbridge man has been jailed for an effective 16 months after he was found guilty of assaulting his wife for delaying to prepare his breakfast. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the unnamed convict from Zezani Village in Beitbridge was facing physical abuse charges. “The accused person was sentenced to 24 months…
HARARE Provincial Affairs minister Charles Tavengwa at the weekend toured First Street in the central business district (CBD) where he promised to spruce up its cobblestoned lane and buildings to restore its upmarket status. First Street houses leading financial institutions, retail stores, fast foods and fashion shops, but for long has been neglected with informal…
HAVING been one of the few “privileged” journalists in Zimbabwe to develop a close relationship with the late national hero, Tshinga Dube, I had the opportunity to witness first-hand his shrewdness as a politician with a fearless and forthright character. The late Dube was a man who spoke his mind when it was necessary, a…
THE United Kingdom (UK) says it is working on boosting mining ties with Zimbabwe. Speaking at the just-ended Mine Entra Expo held at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo, British Embassy’s head of strategy and engagement Harry Cox said significant efforts were underway to boost mining partnerships between the two countries. “Given the range…
A 39-YEAR-OLD man from Inyati in Matabeleland North Province was last week handed a 20-year jail term at the Rusape Magistrates’ Court after being convicted of raping his girlfriend’s mother aged 80. The sentence was confirmed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). “On June 1, 2024 at around 0015 hours, the accused person stormed into…
YVONNE NCUBE in Bulawayo THE 2024 Nkayi Diaspora Investment Conference kicked off on Friday with a strong call to tap into natural resources of the district and surrounding areas to drive economic growth, poverty reduction and improve the living standards of people in Matabeleland North province. The conference was held in Bulawayo and is aimed…
