FORMER Cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira has lost a bid to have her reporting conditions reduced from twice a week to once a month. She appeared in court last week together with former National Social Security Authority director, contributions, Barnabas Matongera where they were given a trial date in a matter they are accused of flouting…
HIGH Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere yesterday withdrew an application contesting the setting up of a tribunal to investigate her for misconduct, saying the issues she complained of should have been resolved internally. In the urgent chamber application, Ndewere had sought the setting aside of the tribunal and cited President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Chief Justice Luke…
ZIMBABWE’s Sixth National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was yesterday launched by Environment and Climate minister Mangaliso Ndlovu in Harare. The national reporting is expected to provide information on measures taken for the implementation of the convention and the effectiveness of these measures at country level. “This Sixth National Report holds a…
LEADING edible oils manufacturer, Pure Oil, through their brand ZimGold, recently donated cooking oil to humanitarian organisation Touching Lives Africa. According to Pure Oil spokesperson Lesley Gibbons, Touching Lives Africa received the donation in line with the company’s community welfare initiative called ZimGold Givers. “Under this project, we engage in different community programmes that help…
THE row over leadership of Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church is far from over after the late leader Tadewu Mugodhi’s son, Washington, has been dragged to the High Court for allegedly imposing himself to the throne. In an application filed by the church, the supposed acting bishop Tonnie Sigauke is seeking a declaratory order confirming Aaron…
THE Japanese embassy in Zimbabwe has provided US$3,8 million for the acquisition of medical and hospital equipment in a bid to assist the country’s response to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic and other diseases, the Daily News reports. This comes as the government recently approved the Health ministry’s system overhaul strategy which will see it anchored…
Vasco Chaya STAFF WRITER chayav@dailynews.co.zw A MACHETE- WIELDING robber was shot dead in Esigodini on Friday by law enforcers after resisting arrest, the police have confirmed. The police urged criminal elements to always comply with lawful orders. “The ZRP is warning all criminal elements committing crimes and in the process try to resist lawful arrest…
BUSINESS WRITER FUNERAL assurers said its members have begun reviewing premiums which had been deferred due to increased number of companies and individuals who have stopped contributing due to disruption of normal business operations by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Speaking during a virtual insurance and pensions mentorship programme at the weekend, Zimbabwe Association of Funeral…
Maxwell Sibanda ASSISTANT EDITOR THE government must lift the suspension on by-elections as the ban stifles democracy and violates the rights of Zimbabweans to express themselves politically, analysts contend. Statutory Instrument 225A suspended the holding of by-elections for an indefinite period, citing the need to protect citizens and election officials from the Covid-19 pandemic. This…
Tarisai Machakaire Staff writter machakairet@dailynews.co.zw BLUESTAR Investments (Pvt) Ltd (Bluestar), a company in the business of animal husbandry, has sued Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka for US$8,1 million which was lost when their farm was compulsorily acquired by the government. In summons filed before the High Court, Bluestar is suing Masuka, and 53 people that are…
