THE government is set to operationalise provincial councils nationwide early next year as authorities move to fulfil the provisions of the country’s Constitution, a top government official has said. The provincial councils were elected in the 2013 and 2018 polls but the officials were not sworn in ostensibly because there were legal issues that needed…
Dionne Kanyowa A HARARE man appeared before Harare magistrate Denis Mangosi facing allegations of indecently assaulting his mother-in-law and fondling her breasts. The State alleges that on September 15 this year at around 7pm, Steven Chaboko, 40, came into the dining room where his mother-in-law Jane Kautsi, 53, was sitting. Kautsi was staying at Chaboko’s…
THE parliamentary portfolio committee on Mines and Mining Development chairperson, Edmund Mkaratigwa, says the parallel market is riling the gold sector. Mkaratigwa said while the government is committed to curbing gold leakages through tight security throughout the country, the black market remains an ulcer that is costing the sector millions. Currently, the local currency is…
Shamaine Chirimujiri TWO Epworth men were arraigned before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts on Wednesday after they were arrested for stealing 10 car batteries from different complainants in a single night in Waterfalls. Prince Zvavanoda, 24, and Tinashe Chasi both pleaded not guilty to the theft charges when they appeared before magistrate Patricia Sangaza-Kamwanda. The court…
POLICE have dangled a US$5 000 reward to members of the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its water-shedding to 72 hours up from 48 hours as the ongoing power outages continue…
A 25-YEAR-OLD man awaits sentencing after Harare magistrate Patricia Sangaza-Kamwanda convicted him on Tuesday of having sexual intercourse and impregnating at 12-year-old…
SMALL -SCALE farmers have been urged to adopt climate-smart practices and focus on traditional grains to mitigate against the impact of changing…
THE Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday committed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife Marry, pictured, to have her mental health examined while in…
A MAN from Zaka in Masvingo Province was murdered by two suspects who accused him of stealing from a local shop, police have said. The deceased, whose name could not be immediately established, was fatally assaulted by the duo with sticks, open hands and booted feet until he died. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating…
