SOUTH Africa’s department of correctional services says it is appalled and incensed by a video making rounds on social media showing an…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 37-YEAR-OLD woman from Thorngrove suburb, Bulawayo, has appeared before the magistrate’s court after she allegedly defrauded another woman of US$450 after misrepresenting herself as a housing agent. Enisia Tshuma yesterday appeared before Bulawayo provincial magistrate Maxwell Ncube facing fraud charges. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody to…
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By Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE government has implored churches in the country to establish vocational training centres (VTC) to complement the government’s efforts in fighting drug and substance abuse. Speaking at a meeting with clerics to discuss modalities to collaborate with churches on possible ways to address the drug and substance abuse menace among the…
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ACTING Auditor General Rheah Kujinga has, in her latest audit report, exposed massive rot in government ministries, departments, parastatals and councils with most of the public institutions failing to account for goods and services procured. She also flags issues of mismanagement of assets in these institutions. The report, which was tabled before Parliament last week,…
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AUTHORITIES have called on local authorities to maintain transparency when dealing with public finances as this will improve service delivery. Speaking in Bulawayo yesterday, National Housing ministry’s permanent secretary Theodius Chinyanga said local authorities should also comply with relevant financial reporting guidelines. “Transparency is crucial when local authorities are dealing with public funds as such…
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A 34-YEAR-OLD woman from Nketa suburb in Bulawayo has dragged her 19-year-son to court after he and his friend, 20, stole her US$1 000 which they squandered on fancy clothes and ICT gadgets. This came to light when Mbongeni Nxumalo and Bruce Ndiweni appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing a theft charge. They pleaded…
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TWO South African men, who were arrested last month while driving stolen vehicles towards Zimbabwe, were released on R1 000 bail each when they appeared in court. Simphiwe Dhladhla, 32, and Siphiwe Sigasa, 31, were granted bail when they appeared before the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court, South Africa, for possession of a stolen Toyota Fortuner and…
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Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 49-YEAR-OLD man from Mantanjeni Village, Mbembesi, has been slapped with a five year jail term after he severely assaulted a fellow villager with a knobkerrie for allegedly using black magic to become rich. Patrick Mpengesi appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing a charge of attempted murder. He pleaded…
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ZANU PF MP for Wedza South and also Cabinet minister Tinoda Machakaire has challenged his constituents to judge him by his work, saying if he fails to deliver on his pre-election promises they should dump him. Addressing a thank you rally at Mount St Mary’s Primary School in Wedza on Friday after touring some of…
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A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Wanani Mine in Bulawayo was last week handed a five-year prison sentence following his conviction on attempted murder charges after he axed his tenant for turning off the radio before 8pm. Maqhawe Mahlangu appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Matthew Mahlangu facing a charge of attempted murder. He denied the charge and…
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