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HIGH Court judge Justice Neville Wamambo has granted incarcerated religious leader, Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa, US$1 000 bail pending his appeal at the Supreme Court.Chokurongerwa was sentenced to 20 years in prison last year by magistrate Esthere Chivasa for raping and impregnating minors.The state’s case rested heavily on Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) results which proved he fathered…

THE United Nations and partners are rolling out a US$4.5 million programme to strengthen Zimbabwe’s response to gender-based violence.The initiative, called the “Sustaining the Gains” programme, is funded by the European Union and the Embassy of Switzerland.In a statement to mark International Women’s Day 2026 yesterday, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward…

LAW enforcement agents dealing with armed robbers and other violent criminals will not show mercy to such out laws going forward, irked police warned yesterday.This follows the recent distressing incidents that include the deadly shootout in Zaka, in Masvingo — during which two CID officers were killed by bandits — as well as the brazen…

A SEVERE shortage of public toilets continues to pose major problems in the country’s cities and towns, includingHarare and Bulawayo.This has left urban residents with nowhere to go and relieve themselves, frequently resulting in disgusting and unhygienic incidents of open defecation.In this regard, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume told the Daily News yesterday that the capital…

LAWMAKERS want mandatory DNA testing before issuing birth certificates to ensure accurate paternity and prevent long-running maintenance disputes.This comes as the parliamentary portfolio committee on Justice tabled a report in the National Assembly last week on the petition by Believe Guta who requested legislators to consider introducing a mechanism to reassess cases where individuals were…

A HARARE man allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl and bribed her with ZiG20 to silence her.Partmore Mambure, who is described as the girl’s ex-boyfriend, allegedly also assaulted her at one point, accusing her of eating all the beef in the kitchen and stealing US$5.Mambure, who lives in Ushewekunze, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Noel Mupeyiwa…

AUTHORITIES are planning to make the country’s national youth service (NYS) mandatory for all students.The government says this will position the programme as a non-negotiable gateway to higher education and the professional world for ‘O’ and ‘A’ level learners.Revived recently after an 18-year hiatus, the programme’s aims include fostering patriotism and a sense of identity…

A TOTAL of 23 unclaimed bodies, including eight infants, are rotting in a congested Beitbridge mortuary.This has prompted desperate authorities to make a passionate appeal to members of the public to help track the families of the deceased.The corpses at the Matabeleland South facility include victims of accidents, poisonings and other unknown tragedies.The acting provincial…

THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has implored the government and other institutions to adopt gender-sensitive budgets to ensure national resources effectively address the disproportionate socio-economic burdens faced by women and girls.Marking today’s International Women’s Day yesterday, the commission said budgeting plays a critical role in promoting equity.“Public finance processes should consistently apply gender-responsive budgeting…

THE government says partnerships with the private sector are essential for tertiary institutions to adopt new and emerging technologies, drive innovation, and support Zimbabwe’s broader economic development agenda.Speaking at the Midlands State University (MSU) Alumni Reunion in Gweru on Friday, the minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Frederick Shava, said such collaborations would help transform…