POLITICAL parties, including the ruling Zanu PF, have called on Zimbabweans to come together and work jointly to improve the welfare of ordinary citizens. The message came as the country commemorates Unity Day today. The day has been commemorated on December 22 annually since 1987 in recognition of the signing of the Unity Accord between…
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has called on the government and tertiary authorities to allow students to elect representatives of their choice without any form of interference and influence from them. In a statement yesterday, the ZLHR said students should be allowed to exercise their rights without any hindrances. “Authorities have attempted to…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has predicted a decrease in fuel prices next year on account of increased competition amongst service providers. A report that Zera released last week noted that more fuel retail outlets were constructed in 2023, which promotes competition among service providers. “The sector is expected to grow in 2023 and…
ABOUT 40 local employees at Sabi Star Mine in Buhera on Thursday graduated after completing a month-long electrical engineering and construction engineering…
A MASVINGO man, 35, caused the death of his 65-year-old nephew after he wrestled him at a funeral wake in Bikita district. However, Vetengeni Kwaramba of Chief Makanganwi in Bikita, who was facing a charge of culpable homicide, was spared a jail term after Masvingo High Court judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze handed him a three-year…
A MAN accused of stabbing a police officer in the eye with a knife yesterday told a Harare court that he carried with him two swords for his protection. Gilbert Kudakwashe Bvongodza, 50, was arraigned before Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka yesterday facing attempted murder charges.He was remanded in custody and will return to court on…
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a suspect who shot dead a Zvishavane, businesswoman after she declined to surrender to him her cash savings. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the incident occurred at the victim’s home last week.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of murder of a shop…
By Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw ZIMCARE Trust has appointed a new seven-member council to enhance the organisation’s efficiency in creating an enabling learning environment for children and adults with intellectual challenges in the country. The trust was formed in 1981 as a private voluntary organisation supporting people with mental health challenges.In a statement yesterday, Zimcare Trust…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO TWO Bulawayo police officers have appeared in court on extortion charges after they reportedly demanded US$160 from a motorist who had parked his vehicle at an undesignated spot in the central business district (CBD). Arthur Bimbo and Sofia Zayime were yesterday not asked to plead to a charge of extortion when…
A HARARE man is facing aggravated indecent assault and attempted rape charges after he was allegedly caught attempting to rape his girlfriend’s 18-year-old daughter. Blessing Mpofu, 39, is alleged to have tried to force himself on the young woman while his girlfriend was sleeping in another bedroom. He was arraigned before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei,…
