THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has implored the government to foster active youth engagement in democratic processes so that they can contribute to decisions that impact their lives. In a statement yesterday, the ZLHR said educating the youth on democratic processes would facilitate greater observance of the rule of law and respect for…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 48-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo has been slapped with 210 hours of community service after she was found guilty of assaulting her landlady and her daughter accusing them of selling her property. Kayleen Lavendlt appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Amanda Ndlovu facing two counts of assault. She pleaded not guilty to both…
A LOMAGUNDI High School assistant bursar is facing 234 counts of theft after she allegedly diverted money that she received from students as fees over a period of four years. The school is in Mashonaland West. Carmelita Doreen Hinze of Chinhoyi appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa yesterday who granted her free bail since she…
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has implored communities across the country to form fire-fighting committees to manage environmental damage caused by increasing veld fires. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, national spokesperson for Ema Amkela Sidange said firefighting committees would assist in preserving the environment.“Ema is encouraging communities to form fire-fighting committees so that it…
DEPUTY mayor of Harare Kudzai Kadzombe appeared at Harare Magistrate’s Court on Friday where she was charged with contravening the Electoral Act. She was also being charged with an alternative charge of assault when she appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi.Kadzombe was released on free bail before being remanded to October 2 when the State…
By Rutendo Ngara THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) says at least four people are feared dead after their boat capsized in Lake Kariba on Saturday. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo told the Daily News yesterday that investigations on what actually transpired were still underway. “We are investigating a case where four people are feared…
A MAN from Glen View in Harare appeared in court last Friday facing charges of allegedly printing fake recommendation letters and bank statements for Zimbabweans seeking to leave the country. Luke Sibanda, 25, was arraigned before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who granted him US$300 bail before being remanded to October 25.According to court documents, Sibanda…
HIGH Court judge Justice Benjamin Chikowero has ordered former Croco Motors boss Joseph Matinyarare to forfeit property worth over $100 million after it was established that they are proceeds of crime. The ruling comes after the Prosecutor General (PG) filed an application for an order for civil forfeiture of property claiming two immovable and three…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Fort Rixon in Matabeleland South was recently arrested for physically assaulting his girlfriend over tomatoes which she received from another man. The accused, Nobert Mdenda, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa on Friday facing charges of physical abuse.He pleaded guilty to the charges and was remanded…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 16-YEAR-OLD girl from Luveve suburb in Bulawayo disappeared from home for two days after she was allegedly raped by a 41-year-old man from the same suburb. This was heard when Trinity Ncube appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube facing a rape charge recently.He was not asked to plead…
