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Opposition worried about recurrence of Mugabe era barbarities
THE imminent return of the national youth service training programme has triggered jitters among many in the opposition who have bad memories of the project's cadets.The programme's recruits w...Published: 5 hrs ago | 152 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns against criminal abuse of party regalia, symbols
Zanu-PF has called for police to arrest criminals who are abusing party stickers and regalia to hide their nefarious activities while masquerading as party members.Secretary for Administration...Published: 5 hrs ago | 85 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Moyo puts state on notice
Former Health and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo has put the State on notice that if it fails to commence trial on April 29 he would apply for refusal of further remand.This was after the...Published: 5 hrs ago | 292 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for sexually abusing a corpse
Harare man who once made headlines sometime in January for sexually abusing a corpse has been jailed for 11 months.Bigman Sipiliano was convicted for violating the corpse's rights and indecent...Published: 12 hrs ago | 2076 | by Shelton Muchena
Insurgency in Cabo Delgado How did it start?
No human eye has seen such a level of cruelty perpetrated on another human being by another human. The gruesome nature of the killings rape and suffering caused by these ISIS rebels is indeed knee sha...Published: 17 hrs ago | 3948 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mliswa's ConCourt referral request ruling deferred
HARARE magistrate Tafadzwa Miti Wednesday postponed ruling to next Tuesday in a matter in which Norton Independent legislator Temba Mliswa is seeking referral of his case to Constitutional Court....Published: 17 hrs ago | 107 | by Staff reporter
Community service for sexually abusing a corpse
The Harare man who sexually abused a corpse at a funeral early this year, has been sentenced to perform 315 hours of community service at Epworth Police Station. Harare magistrate Mr She...Published: 17 hrs ago | 432 | by Staff reporter
Student demands code of conduct for VPs, ministers
A STUDENT at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) has filed a High Court application demanding that the government comes up with a code of conduct for vice presidents and ministers. In ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 21:00hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt resurrects youth militia
GOVERNMENT yesterday announced the return of its infamous National Youth Service programme for its youth militia, also known as "Border Gezi graduates", with analysts saying the move was meant to inst...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:40hrs | 2047 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer's bid to close down digital banking platforms flops
A HARARE lawyer's attempt to have all mobile-based digital banking platforms of FBC Bank closed after an imposter used his name to fraudulently open an account with the bank for criminal activities, f...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:22hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Pan-African Parliament pushes for Zimbabwe sanctions removal
THE Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will continue to lobby for the removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe by the United States and its western allies despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pande...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:21hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Opposition offenders are no special citizens
Following the recent sentencing of MDC Alliance activist, Makomborero Haruzivishe to an effective 14 months in prison for inciting public violence, there were mixed reactions from across the political...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 11:46hrs | 1126 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Sangoma uses manhood to heal patient
A SELF-STYLED sangoma from Stoneridge in Harare has been arrested on rape charges and allegedly using his manhood to treat a woman who had menstruation problems.Stephen Nyashanu Mabviregudo (3...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2208 | by Staff reporter
Sengwayo son dies after church house assault
THE late founder of the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) of Portland Oregon, Reverend Morgan Sengwayo's youngest son, Missiondom succumbed to injuries sustained following a brutal attack by thugs at a ch...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma accused of raping teenage client
A self-styled traditional healer yesterday appeared in court facing allegations of raping his teenage client after claiming that the encounter would heal her menstrual problem. Steven Nyasha M...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:22hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
'Nail corrupt police'
AUTHORITIES have stepped up their efforts against graft within the police force, with Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe urging citizens to use technology to help nail rogue cops.This comes...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:35hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses US$90 000 to lover
A UNITED Kingdom-based Zimbabwean woman lost US$88 000 to her lover who allegedly duped her on the pretext that he was investing the money in some businesses in the country. Joseph Tapfu...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 06:59hrs | 1609 | by Staff reporter
143 arrested as cops smash drug dealers' bases
A POLICE crackdown on drug peddlers and syndicates has so far netted 143 drug dealers with their bases being destroyed in raids that are being carried out in Harare and Chitungwiza. This comes...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 06:58hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after consuming too much alcohol
A 35-YEAR-OLD Concession man died last week Thursday after taking too much alcohol without taking in food.Richard Ranjisi Muriswa (39) ...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 22:53hrs | 1431 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mr President, nation needs new political, social, economic culture
WHEN President Emmerson Mnangagwa was officially sworn in four years ago, the event occurred amid widespread local and international goodwill.The fact that the National Sports Stadium was full...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 04:58hrs | 348 | by Gwizhikiti
Man invades church, scolds ex-wife and pastor
A Harare man is in the habit of following his ex-wife to church and hurling obscenities at her in front of congregants and pastors. The Harare Civil Magistrates' Court has now ordered him to s...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 04:55hrs | 1846 | by Staff reporter
Ex Victoria High head tries luck in Zanu-PF
John Muzamani, the former Victoria High head who had a disgraceful departure from the school last year is now trying his luck in Zanu-PF.Muzamani is among 11 candidates who have submitted thei...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 23:41hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa entrenches authoritarian rule
THE incarceration of opposition MDC Alliance activist Makomborero Haruzivishe this week has all but confirmed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's unwillingness to reform as his regime continues to use lawf...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 23:36hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter
Shameless ZANU PF silent on activist sexual assault
The shameless ZANU PF led government have since turned deaf and dump after MDC Alliance activist, Vongai Tome was sexually assaulted by a police official during the Makomborero Haruziviishe solidarity...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 18:47hrs | 724 | by Prince Njagu
Prosecutor freed on bail
Law officer Tapiwa Kasema, who is facing allegations of consenting bail to suspected notorious armed robbery Musa Taj Abdul, has been freed on $20 000 bail.Kasema was released this morning by ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 15:01hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe orphanage rocked by sodomy scandal
SALACIOUS details have emerged of how the former first family's elite schools and orphanage nestled in a vast estate in Mazowe - 40km north of Harare - were rocked by an alleged child sexual abuse sca...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:43hrs | 6444 | by Staff reporter
'Molested' MDC Alliance official arrested for reporting abuse
AN MDC alliance official was arrested at the Harare Magistrates Courts on Tuesday for accusing police officers of fondling her breasts.Vongai Tome was allegedly fondled by a police officer who...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Haruzivishe represents everything wrong about opposition politics
A young member of the MDC formation led by Nelson Chamisa, Makomborero Haruzivishe, was sentenced to 14 months in prison by the Harare Magistrates Court this week for inciting public violence. ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:16hrs | 334 | by Nobleman Runyanga
ZANU PF MP abuses Tobacco Auction floors
Tobacco auction floors in Mvurwi have expressed disgust over alleged abuse of power by Mazowe North Member of Parliament Campion Mugweni....Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 23:54hrs | 2061 | by Agencies
Chiefs hail Mwonzora's 'convergence' with Zanu-PF
CHIEFS Council president Fortune Charumbira has claimed there is "convergence" between the opposition MDC-T and the ruling party after Douglas Mwonzora called on the West to remove sanctions against Z...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:52hrs | 2590 | by Staff reporter
'10 killed in State-sponsored rights abuses'
AT least 10 people were allegedly killed by State security agents last year as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government restricted freedoms of expression under the guise of enforcing COVID-19 regulat...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:48hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Parirenyatwa freedom bid flops
A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for removal from remand filed by former Health minister David Parirenyatwa who is facing a charge of criminal abuse of office.Parirenyatw...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:45hrs | 1418 | by Staff reporter
Senior cop nabbed for demanding US$300 bribe
A bribe-taking Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer Sergeant Seventeen Patrol (34) based at ZRP Nyamapanda station has been arrested for abuse of office charges after he allegedly demanded US$300 fr...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1504 | by Shelton Muchena/Simbarashe Sithole/ Tarisai Mudahondo
Zimbabwe political tension escalates afresh
POLICE had to be called in to disperse agitated MDC Alliance supporters in Harare yesterday, after political activist Makomborero Haruzivishe was sentenced to an effective 14 months in prison for inci...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance seeks 'political prisoners' recognition for jailed activists
The MDC Alliance on Wednesday called on international human rights organisations to recognise nine of its jailed activists as "political prisoners" while urging the United Nations to launch an urgent ...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 18:22hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Catch and release has the prosecutor general failed the fairness test in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe legal system bleeds and limps and trudge on as it staggers towards shame and doom. The people of Zimbabwe have always pointed blood-dripping fingers in the direction of the legal system. The ...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 15:29hrs | 1206 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
At least 10 killed as Mnangagwa dialed up rights abuses in 2020: Amnesty International
Zimbabwean security forces killed at least 10 people last year as President Emmerson Mnangagwa exploited the Covid-19 pandemic to step up human rights violations, deploying agents to abduct and tortur...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 09:47hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Haruzivishe appealing both conviction and 'harsh' sentence, says lawyer
Jailed opposition MDC Alliance youth activist Makomborero Haruzivishe is appealing his conviction and 14-months sentence at the High Court, his attorney said on Wednesday, calling the punishment "too ...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 09:46hrs | 1221 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF targets councils, chiefs in 2023 drive
THE ruling Zanu-PF party is targeting chiefs, council bosses and their employees for indoctrination at the Hebert Chitepo School of Ideology to help drum up support ahead of the 2023 general elections...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 07:10hrs | 1736 | by Staff reporter
'Masuku death marked the demise of democracy'
CIVIC groups in Matabeleland have described the late Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) Commander General Lookout Masuku as the epitome of democracy, hence his inexplicable death on April 5,...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 2581 | by Staff reporter
2 Bulawayo lawyers shortlisted for NPRC
TWO BULAWAYO lawyers are among 30 candidates shortlisted for the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) interviews to be conducted on 16 April in Harare. In terms of Sections 237 ...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:48hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
Accused gold smuggler Rushwaya wants bail terms varied
Accused gold smuggler Henrietta Rushwaya yesterday said she will apply for a relaxation of her bail conditions on her next court appearance, although no details of the desired variation were given. ...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:46hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Journalist assaulted by cops outside court
HARARE journalist Samuel Takawira was Tuesday morning assaulted by police while filming a group of police officers who had been deployed at the Harare Magistrates' Court where MDC Alliance activist Ha...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 18:47hrs | 1376 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs resists female VP push
Zanu-PF is resisting calls to amend its constitution to re-introduce a woman as one of the party's vice presidents - as the race to replace former State vice president Kembo Mohadi heats up.Th...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 15:43hrs | 5776 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must engage Chamisa for God's sake
DIALOGUE that solves the problems bedevilling the country should be welcomed by everyone. Electoral disputes have been a drawback to development in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980. The rea...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:54hrs | 1150 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Harare City Council director fired
HARARE City Council has fired its human capital and development director Cainos Chingombe following a resolution made over three years ago.Acting mayor Stewart Mtizwa could neither confirm nor...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:46hrs | 1258 | by Staff reporter
Smelly Dube granted bail
River Valley chief executive Smelly Dube, who is facing charges of fraud and alternatively conspiracy to criminal abuse of duty by a public officer was granted $100 000 bail by the High Court. ...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:41hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Police declare war on vaccination cards dealers
POLICE commissioner-general Godwin Matanga has issued a stern warning to people offering fake Covid-19 certificates.This follows the unearthing of a syndicate believed to be selling Covid-19 v...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 16:57hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
'Independence Day' a continual reminder of how Zimbabweans are still in painful bondage
I have never had any hesitation asserting that the holidays that I regarded most appealing to my heart on the Zimbabwean calender, were "Independence Day", and "Heroes Day" - not for the skewed and ba...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 10:47hrs | 589 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Imposing sanctions on Zanu PF is no solution' - rubbish, punishment is one of tripod tenet on which rule of law stand
"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!" Is rightly considered the "Golden Rule" because it is the fountain of all just, fair and peaceful human relations; the fountain on which human civi...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 10:35hrs | 444 | by Wilbert Mukori
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