ZIMBABWE is continuing to experience the challenge of crowded prisons, amid rising crime in the country. This comes as a recent report by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) shows that the total number of prisoners in the country stands at more than 22 000 — a staggering 6 000 above the recommended capacity that…
By Brandon Josphat THE government is set to implement more media reforms after the Cabinet considered and approved the Zimbabwe Media Policy, which seeks to transform the country’s media landscape. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, said the policy would raise the standards of media practice in…
By Rutendo Ngara A TOTAL of 98 suspects, who allegedly staged a demonstration in Harare on Monday, appeared at the magistrates’ courts yesterday facing charges of participating in an illegal gathering to promote public violence. The first group of 95 was remanded in custody by provincial magistrate Isheunesu Matova, while three other females, Moreblessing Nkomo,…
By Rutendo Ngara HIGH Court judge, Justice Faith Mushure, has temporarily interdicted prominent Harare lawyer Wilson Manase from asserting himself as Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd corporate rescue practitioner. In her judgment following an urgent application by Zimasco (Pvt) Ltd, Mushure granted the temporary relief pending a full trial where the company is alleging that there is…
By Jeffrey Muvundusi Brandon Josphat and Blessings Mashaya STAFF WRITERS ADRENALINE junkies who were hoping to see huge marches around the country, as well as day-long running battles between police and protesters, were left bitterly disappointed yesterday. After all the social media hype, and the relentless huffing and puffing around the so-called “M31” demos by…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say it is making significant strides in the fight against cholera, as evidenced by a de crease in reported cases across the country. This comes as the country had experienced a spike in cholera cases in Mashonaland Central and West provinces in the past few weeks. According to statistics,…
Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITERdhambut@dailynews.co.zw HEAVY rains received during the 2024/25 season have damaged 92 schools across the country, Unicef has confirmed. In its latest situational report, Unicef said the damages on the schools happened since the start of the rainy season at the end of last year. “The most affected areas include Manicaland (Chipinge – 23…
THE government and its partners have expressed concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in Bulawayo, which are being fuelled by drug abuse. Recent statistics from the National AIDS Council (Nac) reveal that approximately 2,000 girls in Bulawayo fell pregnant in the last 18 months. Speaking during a drug awareness campaign, Zimbabwe Liberated Girl…
By Rutendo Ngara THE State has urged Harare magistrate Sharon Rakafa to impose stiff sentences on former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs and their accomplices convicted last week. Former Mkoba MP Amos Chibaya, ex-Budiriro legislator Costa Machingauta, Monica Mukwada, Aletta Viremai, and Lancelot Tungwarara were found guilty of participating in an unlawful gathering at…
ALL eyes today will be on the impact, if any, of the planned mass protests around the country that are fronted by some disgruntled war veterans and other obscure groups. The day of reckoning for those behind the mooted demonstrations comes amid little evidence of public support for the marches on the ground, which are…
