A MAN from Highfield in Harare reportedly almost lost an eye after he confronted his neighbour and asked him why he had made a female bar employee cry. The alleged attacker, Brighton Ncube, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who released him on a US$20 bail and he will return to court on November…
By Yvonne Ncube A BULAWAYO woman, 38, who allegedly kidnapped a newly-born baby when the mother had gone to secure transport, has been remanded in custody until tomorrow for her bail hearing. Anita Khumalo of Pumula South suburb appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube yesterday. The National Prosecuting Authority represented by Acquman Khupe alleges…
THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is pushing for the development of more climate seed varieties targeting farmers in drought prone areas. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Arda chief executive Tinotenda Mhiko said the development of climate smart seed varieties would assist farmers to counter the negative effects of climate change. “In order…
A HARARE man has appeared in court facing eight counts of fraud after he allegedly conned eight jobseekers of US$62 each after promising them employment at a non-existent company. Olismus Kapau, 48, of Glen Norah, Harare, was granted US$50 bail when he appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi yesterday and will return to court on…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Barhamgreen suburb in Bulawayo has been arrested for an alleged theft of mining equipment worth over US$3 000. Bongani Akim Zwelib Gazi yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of unlawful entry and theft before pleading guilty to the charges and was remanded in…
POLICE have launched a blitz targeting illegal liquor dealers with a view to closing their operations across the country. This comes after police over the weekend forced the closure of some pubs in the Harare central business district (CBD) and areas surrounding the capital. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has embarked on a mission to meet political parties in the country on nation-building and unity in the post-election period. Speaking to the media in Harare yesterday after meeting Zanu PF secretary-general Obert Mpofu, ZCC secretary Wilfred Dimingo said the just-ended general elections had further polarised the country, hence…
A MAN from Tsholotsho district in Matabeleland North Province has been arrested for allegedly striking his neighbour with an axe following a misunderstanding over liquor. Khululani Siwela, 42, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza yesterday, facing attempted murder charges. Siwela did not plead to the charges and was remanded in custody to September 15…
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A BULAWAYO man who was facing charges of kidnapping his friend’s daughter and keeping her at a brothel for a whole night has been sentenced to an effective three months in prison. Mulasikwanda Mumunye, 42, of Kingsdale suburb, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Elijah Singano yesterday. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced…
