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New Zesa board tasked to curb corruption
Energy and Power Development minister Joram Gumbo has challenged the newly-appointed Zesa board to come up with initiatives to mitigate challenges such as corruption and illegal power connections that...Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter
Zesa gets new board
ENERGY and Power Development Minister Dr Joram Gumbo yesterday announced a new seven-member ZESA board, and directed the members to superintend over the rebundling of the power utility, fight corrupti...Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 07:20hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
New dispensation rejects corruption
The advent of the new dispensation in November 2017 has seen a new impetus in the fight against the scourge of corruption. Right beginning with his inauguration speech on 24 November 2017, President M...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 12:25hrs | 722 | by Bevan Musoko
Hordes apply for Zacc posts
Parliament has been inundated by applications from potential corruption busters willing to join the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), with 130 aspirants having thrown their hats into the rin...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 09:44hrs | 1772 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe saved from eviction
High Court judge Justice Ester Muremba has saved former President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace, together with their family business Gushungo Holdings, from being promptly evicted from a Mazowe far...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 12:34hrs | 10214 | by Staff reporter
Bail relief for Mangoma, Chifamba
FORMER Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma, ex-Zesa chief executive Joshua Chifamba and Zesa Enterprises managing director Tererai Mutasa last week successfully applied for relaxation ...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:34hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe kicked off Mazowe farm
FORMER President Robert Mugabe and his wife, Grace, along with their family business, Gushungo Holdings have been evicted from a Mazowe farm following an application by three farmers who were claiming...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 13:41hrs | 6070 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe stews in legal bills
FOR over 37 years, former president Robert Mugabe had remained untouchable as many citizens suffered in silence at the hands of the autocratic leader. But when his rule came to a dramatic end nearly t...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 13:33hrs | 3754 | by Staff reporter
HIFA 2019 cancelled
Harare International Festival of the Arts has announced that it has cancelled its 2019 edition due to the social and economic challenges taking place in the country.In a statement issued on Fr...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:41hrs | 1073 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Drunk cops in trouble
POLICE have instituted disciplinary proceedings against three Buhera constables facing charges of unprofessional conduct emanating from an incident in which they allegedly quarrelled with members of t...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:30hrs | 585 | by STaff reporter
3 Police officers arrested for supporting Chamisa
Three police officers with the rank of constable have been arrested in Buhera after they denounced the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and chanted MDC slogans.In police papers seen ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 07:42hrs | 8081 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Soldiers flood Zimbabwe schools
Armed soldiers are now a familiar sight at public schools throughout the country in the wake of an on-going strike by teachers, resulting in parents, guardians and learners living in fear.Teac...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 19:08hrs | 9125 | by Staff reporter
More heads to roll at Zesa
SEVERAL Zesa Holdings senior managers face the axe following a damning forensic audit that has unearthed serious allegations of corruption and abuse of office.Last week, the national electrici...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 05:55hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
No armoury was broken into, says Matemadanda
Deputy Defence minister, Victor Matemadanda, yesterday said no armoury was broken into during the recent violent protests, contradicting Zimbabwe Defence Forces Chief of Staff Major-General Douglas Ny...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1048 | by Staff reporter
No armoury was broken into, says Matemadanda
Deputy Defence minister, Victor Matemadanda, yesterday said no armoury was broken into during the recent violent protests, contradicting Zimbabwe Defence Forces Chief of Staff Major-General Douglas Ny...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:43hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter
Zesa fires its CEO
ZESA Holdings has fired chief executive Joshua Chifamba after the board decided not to extend his second term contract following his suspension and subsequent arrest last year over damning allegations...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 13:49hrs | 1883 | by Staff reporter
Anti-corruption commission corrupt, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says he will next week restructure the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) as part of his fight against graft, arguing it had become a haven for corruption....Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:08hrs | 1532 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's anti-corruption fight set to get fresh impetus
President Mnangagwa's anti-corruption fight is set to get fresh impetus following the resignation of Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairman Dr Job Whabira and his entire commission yester...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 23:04hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Mangoma, Zesa bosses appear in court over $3 million fraud
Former Energy minister Elton Mangoma and two Zesa bosses appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing criminal abuse of office charges for allegedly awarding a $3 million contract to a S...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:39hrs | 544 | by Staff reporter
Mangoma released on $1 000 bail
Former Minister of Energy Elton Mangoma, Zesa CEO Joshua Chifamba and Managing Director of Zesa Enterprises Mr Tererai Mutasa, have appeared in court facing fresh charges of criminal abuse of office. ...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 21:05hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
Mangoma arrested for 2011 tender offence
TOP opposition politician Elton Mangoma was Monday arrested and later put under police detention by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) over criminal abuse of office charges stemming from h...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:38hrs | 2758 | by newzimbabwe.com
Major events of 2018
As we say goodbye to 2018, the Daily News on Sunday reflects on some stories that grabbed newspaper headlines and dominated social media. Below are some of the highlights....Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:56hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
4 die in mine collapse
FOUR people - two of them illegal gold panners - were killed on New Year's Eve after mine shafts collapsed in two separate incidents in Penhalonga.Police confirmed the cases.On the fir...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:08hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Suspended Zesa bosses seek removal from remand
THREE suspended Zesa Holdings bosses accused of criminal abuse of office after they allegedly swindled their employer of $11 million in a suspected botched tender scam yesterday approached the court s...Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:41hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
$100m Zesa tender scam raises stink
IRREGULAR tender procedures coupled with a lax accounting system, among other factors, have delayed the completion of the US$100,4 million prepayment and smart metering project the power utility, Zesa...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 05:52hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers sell out robbers
TWO suspected armed robbers, believed to be part of a gang that has been terrorising residents in Mutare's affluent suburbs with machetes, were arrested at a night club in the city centre on Monday mo...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 09:22hrs | 1470 | by Staff reporter
'24 women raped daily in Zimbabwe'
As Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, which commenced on November 25, the nation continues to record high rates of violence agains...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 22:55hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa exonerated
FORMER Zanu-PF legislator Psychology Maziwisa, who is facing charges of swindling the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) of $12 650 in a botched public relations deal told the court that he had never sought...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 06:12hrs | 3406 | by Staff reporter
Armed bandits on terror spree in Zimbabwe
Law enforcement agents are on high alert following a recent spate of armed robberies and heinous rape incidents around the country - including in the capital, Harare where a gang of rogue taxi drivers...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 12:37hrs | 2366 | by Staff reporter
'Sanitary wear beyond reach of young girls'
Women organisations have bemoaned the high price of sanitary wear suggesting that they should be availed to women and young girls for free.This comes as the country has been characterised by p...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 11:41hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Mutodi's firm accused of duping civil servants
HUNDREDS of civil servants have accused Information deputy minister Energy Mutodi's housing company of duping them of their hard-earned money in a botched housing scheme at Lower Rangemore in Bulawayo...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:47hrs | 3188 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, Grace challenge trio over 'grabbing' farm
Former President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace have filed High Court papers challenging an application by three Mazowe farmers evicted from Teviotdale Farm in 2009 to pave way for the ex-first fami...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 12:03hrs | 2504 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe files a special plea over Mazowe farm
FORMER President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace, who are embroiled in a land dispute with three Mazowe farmers over Lot 1A Teviotdale Farm in Mazowe district of Mashonaland Central province, have al...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 05:32hrs | 3861 | by Staff reporter
List of Zimbabwe police officers being transferred
FROM COMPOL [HRA] TO ALL STNS CLASS ‘A’ RDO TM 375/18 DD 11/10/18'IMMEDIATE'SUBJECT: TRANSFERS: OFFICERS AND...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 20:02hrs | 14372 | by Compol HRA
15 Zesa bosses sent on mandatory leave
ZESA Holdings has sent 15 managers across its subsidiaries on mandatory leave to pave way for a forensic audit into the affairs of the parastatal, it has emerged. The audit has been going on a...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 06:58hrs | 1271 | by Staff reporter
Zesa boss breaches bail conditions
ZESA Holdings finance director Thokozani Dhliwayo is understood to have breached her bail conditions after reporting for work last Friday and holding meetings with the procurement team, including Phil...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 06:42hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Rooting out corruption one arrest at a time
There is an old philosophical question that asks when exactly a certain amount of grains of sand turn into a heap. Where is the border – two grains, 100 grains, 1000 grains? We can witness something...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 09:16hrs | 1932 | by Knowledge Moyo
3 Zesa bigwigs in court over $11m scam
Three Zesa bosses appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts yesterday facing two counts of swindling the parastatal of over $11,8 million in a tender scam.Zesa Holdings group chief executive ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Minister defends police brutality on vendors
Home Affairs deputy minister Mike Madiro yesterday said government was unapologetic about the manner in which law enforcement agents were dealing with vendors and commuter omnibus drivers resisting th...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:41hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Zesa boss granted bail
ZESA Holdings chief executive Joshua Chifamba and two top executives yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate charged with criminal abuse of office after allegedly engaging in corrupt deals with ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:33hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Zesa bosses arrested
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) chief executive officer, Engineer Joshua Chifamba, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution (ZETDC) managing director Engineer Julian Chi...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:39hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
'Bashed' teacher drags hubby to court
A Chifamba primary school teacher in Guruve dragged her husband to court for allegedly assaulting her during a domestic dispute.Chris Gadzirai (47) pleaded not guilty to an assault charge when...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 09:37hrs | 2136 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Soul Jah Love goes vulgar?
Soul Jah Love's song Matambudziko off his latest 14-track album Naka Dhula Dhaka, has torched a storm with some sections of fans saying the chanter had gone vulgar just like Jacob Moyana of the 'Munot...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 22:14hrs | 3229 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean power imports down 50%
Zimbabwe's power imports declined by almost 50 percent during the second quarter of the year after the country's power utility increased generation at Kariba plant. Zesa Holdings increased out...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:24hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Zimnat rewards students who participated in hackathon
Zimnat, one of the country's leading insurance groups, yesterday rewarded students from the Harare Institute of Technology who took part in a hackathon that the company organised.A hackathon i...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 12:35hrs | 941 | by Agencies
Senators, women's quota, provincial council members
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has named the senators elected in some of the country's provinces and members of the National Assembly elected under the women's quota system.These are:...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 19:48hrs | 3971 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe faces farm eviction
THREE Mazowe farmers who were evicted from Teviotdale Farm in 2009 to pave way for former President Robert Mugabe's Gushungo Holdings have approached the High Court seeking a reverse deal.In t...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 08:45hrs | 5507 | by Staff reporter
Will Mangondo pull a 'Samkange' in Macheke?
POLICE officers looked helpless as Zanu-PF party supporters seized ballot boxes and burnt down ballot papers at the middle of a football pitch at Craiglea Secondary School, Zawe district in Macheke a ...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:44hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Undenge want real criminals in govt to be arrested
Former Energy minister Samuel Undenge yesterday said it was a mockery to arrest him for merely writing a letter for a voluntary work while there are "real criminals" who offered Vice-President Constan...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 07:22hrs | 1175 | by Staff rpeorter
Boy paralysed after dog attack
Eight-year-old Raymond Botsanzira from Chivhunga Village in Murewa has been bedridden for close to a year after he was attacked by a rabid dog.A visit to the Botsanzira homestead under Chief M...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 14:31hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
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