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ZUPCO retrenches workers, as contractors pull out of franchise

GOVERNMENT transport operator ZUPCO's Masvingo depot is currently engaged in a retrenchment exercise as contractors continue to pull out of the franchise, it has emerged.The company which had enjoyed monopoly in the transport sector for ov…

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa has let me down'

THE estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa says her battles with her husband were no longer a private and family issue but for Zimbabwean women to also intervene and assist her as she also sought the help of t…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

State wants Chiwenga's estranged wife detained

THE State yesterday filed an application to have Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa detained at Harare Remand Prison in order to ascertain if she is mentally stable to stand trial after two State doctors ga…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man loses property in goblin-cleansing deal

TWO self-proclaimed prophets yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing fraud charges after they swindled a  Tynwald man of property worth US$30 000 during a goblin-cleansing ceremony.The suspects, Rodrick Muref…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:44hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Outcry over anti 'regime change' NGOs Bill

THE recently-gazetted Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill violates the Constitution, legal think-tanks said yesterday, adding that it failed to explain why government wanted to revamp the administration of civic society org…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge armed robbers net R1,7m, US$50K in spree

FOUR suspected armed robbers yesterday appeared before Beitbridge magistrate charged with 11 counts of armed robbery.The spate of robberies were allegedly committed in the border town between July and November this year where they stole R1…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

NRZ solar-powers coaches

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has begun installing solar power on its coaches to ensure uninterrupted power supply and improve safety of passengers.Most of its coaches have been vandalised by criminals who advantage of the poor l…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Govt urged to implement dam safety plan

A MATABELELAND-BASED human rights organisation has urged government to implement the National Dam Safety Plan as envisaged in section 185 of its National Development Strategy One (NDS1) to alleviate water problems in the region.The call wa…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Mine workers overtaxed'

MINE workers' unions have bemoaned overtaxing of employees in the sector saying this leaves them with little disposable income, making it difficult to survive during the current economic hardships.Last week, unions representing miners tour…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

3 Ruwa armed robbers nabbed, denied bail

THREE suspected armed robbers appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after they terrorised Ruwa residents.The suspects Tinashe Gwinhi (30), Tafadzwa Mambo (31) and Andrew Joel Kambanje (47) appeared before magistrate Dennis Man…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Chief Justice Malaba is apolitical'

THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) notes with great concern accusations and malicious reports being levelled on the person of the Chief Justice (CJ) Luke Malaba with the intent of aligning him with a political party, political discussio…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by CR Makoniâ€“Thodhlana (JSC head of corporate services)

Old equipment stifles Zimbabwe pharmaceutical sector

OBSOLETE equipment is currently stifling the operations of the pharmaceutical sector in Zimbabwe amid concerns over the influx of cheap imported drugs and counterfeit products on the market.This came out in research findings titled, Zimbab…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Teachers down tools

HUNDREDS of teachers yesterday downed tools to launch their 12-day strike over poor salaries and conditions of service, but government claimed that the protest was largely unheeded.Teachers unions said they were mobilising for a coalition …

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa scales down load-shedding

ZESA Holdings has scaled down its 12-hour load-shedding after it successfully restored operations at Hwange Thermal Power Station.Zesa Holdings' subsidiary, Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) last month intr…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Shake-up at African Sun

AFRICAN Sun Limited (ASL) managing director Edwin Shangwa will leave Zimbabwe's largest hospitality chain at the end of this year following a surprise shake-up announced yesterday, which will also see finance director, Believemore Dirorimw…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Sables rise in new World Rugby rankings

THE Sables have edged closer to earning a place among the top 30 rugby nations in the world following their historic 24-22 victory over higher-ranked Brazil in the opening game of the  World Rugby sanctioned Stellenbosch Challenge in …

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Court halts Guti varsity SEC elections

THE High Court yesterday ordered the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) to call off Students Executive Council (SEC) elections at the institution until a matter in which a student is challenging her disqualification from participation…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Looming by-elections fuel Zanu-PF factionalism

ANNOUNCEMENT of by-election dates by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has triggered rivalry and factionalism within Zanu-PF in Mashonaland East province as aspiring candidates are trying to outwit each other ahead of the looming primary electi…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

ZimPost appeals for drones

ZIMPOST acting postmaster-general Isaac Muchokonori has pleaded with Parliament to approve use of drones and robots as well as craft legislation that helps improve the country's postal, telecommunications and courier services sector.Muchok…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Khaya Moyo, a freedom fighter par excellence

LIBERATOR, bureaucrat, corporate communications expert, politician, author and diplomat all rolled into one.Simon Khaya Moyo was a top functionary during the struggle and thereafter, continued to serve his country in various capacities unt…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gwanda Provincial Hospital receives dialysis machine

STANBIC Bank yesterday donated a haemodialysis machine worth US$15 000 to Gwanda Provincial Hospital.Matabeleland South Provincial Development Co-ordinator Ms Latiso Dlamini said Government is determined to decentralise all health services…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Saints legend dies

ZIMBABWE Saints legend Shacky Toindepi Nyathi has died.He was 58.Nyathi collapsed and died at his Mzilikazi home in Bulawayo on Sunday.His best friend and former teammate Godfrey Paradza said they were devastated by the passing away of Nya…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zesa switches off Ziscosteel

ZESA has disconnected power supply from the defunct giant steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel, over a ZW$40 million debt.Zisco group chief executive officer, Dr Farai Karonga, confirmed the development yesterday and said the figure has been acc…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Khaya Moyo: Selfless freedom fighter

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has mourned nationalist and liberation struggle stalwart Simon Khaya Moyo, who has been declared a national hero, as a true patriot, courageous and selfless freedom fighter.Khaya Moyo (76) succumbed to cancer at Mater D…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Bosso seek season first win

HIGHLANDERS' assistant coach Bekithemba Ndlovu says his side is ready to register its first win of the season against high-flying Ngezi Platinum Stars in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer match at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.Ngezi dem…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF dispels factionalism rumours

Zanu-PF Politburo member Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje (Retired) has rubbished claims of factionalism in the ruling party that are being peddled on social media.Addressing journalists in Chinhoyi after receiving reports from internal…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

SC hears Malaba judgment appeal

The Supreme Court is today expected to hear the appeal against the urgent High Court judgment over the extension of Chief Justice Luke Malaba's service by another five years.Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mohadi mourns Khaya Moyo

Zanu-PF Vice President and Second Secretary Kembo Mohadi said the revolutionary party has been robbed of a gallant son of the revolution whose loss is difficult to express.Khaya Moyo died on Sunday at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo after a…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Gold deliveries to increase

Gold miners are expected to deliver 28 tonnes of gold to Fidelity Printers and Refiners this year, up from the previous estimate of 25 tonnes, following improved deliveries from miners as a result of incentives put in place by Government a…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga's estranged wife's trial ruling today

HARARE magistrate Mr Lazini Ncube is today expected to make a ruling on whether Marry Mubaiwa's trial on criminal charges will commence after two medical practitioners gave conflicting explanations on her health status.Mr Ncube was suppose…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Apartheid leader De Klerk to be burnt

The funeral of South Africa's last white president, Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk, who died last Thursday aged 85, will take place on November 21 in a private ceremony, his foundation said in a statement on Sunday.De Klerk, who won praise …

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Ex-MDC councillor on rampage over love triangle

Recalled MDC-Alliance Councillor for Ward 37 in Kuwadzana 3, Jason Zivai Kautsa, has been arrested on allegations of destroying two vehicles and window panes at a house in Dzivaresekwa following an altercation with another man over his ex-…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean woman secures AU ambassadorial post

ZIMBABWEAN Ms Cynthia Chingwena has been selected as the second cohort of African Youth Ambassadors for Peace (AYAPs) to represent the Southern Africa region by the Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) Department of the African Uni…

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Phase 2 of Beitbridge border upgrading gets under way

Civil works for the Beitbridge Border Post modernisation under Phase 2, which includes a bus terminal, have begun in earnest.Zimborders Consortium, in partnership with the Government of Zimbabwe, is upgrading Sadc's busiest inland port of …

Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

5 armed robbers nabbed

A gang of five robbers raiding Masvingo, Beitbridge and surrounding areas since July has been rounded up and arrested as the hunt is on for the other three members of the gang.Charles Chekenyere (27), Marshal Mutekwa (27), Anold Musimudziw…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 19:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Khama Billiat retires

WARRIORS ace, Khama Billiat has Monday announced his retirement from international football.Billiat made his debut for the Warriors team a decade ago.He went onto represent Zimbabwe at the 2017 and 2019 AFCON finals.A statement released by…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 19:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zapu says Khaya Moyo's death Llaves Zimbabwe 'poorer'

THE opposition Zapu has described the death of Simon Khaya Moyo as a great loss to the nation.In a statement Zapu secretary-general, who doubles as the party's acting national spokesperson, Mthulisi Hana said Zimbabwe had been "left poorer…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 18:41hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Top businessman weeps in court

TOP businessman, Farai Matsika wept bitterly Monday in court after losing an appeal against a High Court ruling that he fabricated documents in a bid to snatch Croco Holdings owned by his former partner Moses Chingwena.The case was dismiss…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 18:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa jets off to SA for Trade Fair

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa left Harare Monday for Durban in South Africa to attend the Inter Africa Trade Fair (IATF) in Durban, South Africa.Early this month, Mnangagwa and an entourage of over 100 people hired a private jet from Azerba…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 18:40hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

SA police hold Zimbabwean serial killer in deaths of 7 women

South African police say a Zimbabwean man arrested for possession of a stolen mobile phone is in fact a serial killer responsible for the deaths of at least seven women.Themba Prince Willard Dube, 36, allegedly lured his victims by promisi…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 18:40hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Govt urged to accept taxes in RTGS

UNITED Refineries Limited (URL) chief executive Busisa Moyo has urged the government to accept tax payments in the local currency to increase confidence in its use.The businessman, who is also a presidential advisor to President Emmerson M…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 06:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Top Zanu-PF officials arrested as factional fights turn ugly

TWO top Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial officials were arrested by police last week after threatening to assault acting provincial chairperson, Abia Mujeri as tensions in the fractured ruling party escalate.Following their arrest, prov…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Omalayitsha blockade Beitbridge border post

CHAOS rocked Beitbridge Border Post at the weekend after cross-border transporters blocked roads in protest over the continued closure of the Zimbabwean side.Zimbabwe closed its borders in 2020 after the outbreak of COVID-19, allowing only…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:28hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Gunshots at Zanu-PF meeting

Gunshots were fired as violence erupted on Saturday at a Zanu-PF district meeting in Kwekwe, with supporters of rival factions exchanging blows.Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi could not immediately comment on the all…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Teachers say to strike over poor pay

THE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) says its members will go on strike beginning today, a week before "O" and "A" Level students are due to sit for the November Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) examination…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

UK cleric says no mercy for Zimbabwean 'thieves'

EFFORTS by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to get the Church of England's Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to seek help for the removal of sanctions face headwinds after the cleric said there would be no mercy for "thieves…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:27hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

BCC's solar projects stalled by Zida approval delays

BULAWAYO City Council's (BCC) solar power projects have reportedly been stalled by the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida), which is yet to approve proposals by prospective contractors.BCC is embarking on a scheme to introduc…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Student drags ZEGU to court for not speaking in tongues

A-STUDENT at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) has dragged the learning institution to court after she was allegedly barred from participating in the student executive council elections for failure to speak in tongues, among othe…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:26hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Resident acquitted on charge of stealing BCC manhole lids

A BULAWAYO  resident who was accused of stealing Bulawayo City Council's sewerage manhole lids valued at $17 200 was last week found not guilty of the crime and acquitted at the close of the State case.Charles Chashamba (45) of Cowdra…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:26hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Police decry poor resources

POLICE have decried insufficient resources in the force that are impeding their community peace building initiatives.This was revealed by Superintendent Tichaona Chikuya of Bindura during a Zimbabwe Peace Building Trust (ZPT) workshop held…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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