Search / Zpc
Kariba power generation remains constrained
ELECTRICITY generation at Kariba Hydropower Station remains constrained despite the dam level rising by 97 centimetres between January and March this year, data from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) ...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 07:27hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
1 680 inmates released
More than 1 600 prisoners who qualified for release under the Presidential amnesty gazetted last week were released from various prisons this morning.Only 53 women benefited from the amnesty a...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 16:50hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter
Kutyauripo writes-off Dembare
DAVID "Diva" Kutyauripo, no stranger to controversy during his playing career, will again raise a few eyebrows in the corridors of power at Dynamos after writing off his old club' s Castle Lager Premi...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 16:36hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa office's corruption exposed
A DAMNING audit report has implicated the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) in a murky deal in which it arm-twisted Zesa Holdings into handpicking businessperson Kuda Tagwirei's company, Sakun...Published: 28 Mar 2020 at 08:06hrs | 2833 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frees 5 000 criminals
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pardoned 5 000 prisoners serving for non-violent crimes as part of measures to decongest the country's prisons whose population had ballooned to over 20 000. A...Published: 28 Mar 2020 at 07:39hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Overlook Chivayo's criminal record, Undenge ordered ZPC
Former Energy minister Samuel Undenge reportedly ordered the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) management to overlook Intratrek boss Wicknell Chivayo's criminal record and award him the US$183 million Gwan...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 07:52hrs | 1516 | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa approved Chivayo's Gwanda solar project
THE final forensic audit report on Zesa Holdings (2019) by PricewaterouseCoopers has revealed that former Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa approved the proposal to award Wicknell Chivayo's Intratrek...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 08:41hrs | 1426 | by Staff reporter
Chauya Chikwata bounces back through the back door
FORMER Premiership championship winners and one of the oldest football clubs in the country, Zimbabwe Saints are set to bounce back into top echelons of the game after registering to play in the Zifa ...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 08:55hrs | 4636 | by Staff reporter
Judgment reserved in Chivayo appeal
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment in the case in which the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is appealing against a High Court decision last year to acquit businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo on ...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 06:52hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Zesa to load shedding by mid-year
ZESA has assured the nation that the prevailing load shedding will come to an end by mid-year as the country's power utility has embarked on ambitious programmes to address the situation. Due ...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 05:31hrs | 4175 | by Staff reporter
Kheli will be key to Bosso success
FORMER Warriors assistant coach, Saul Chaminuka has backed Highlanders decision to rope in Mkhokeli 'Kheli' Dube in the fold describing his vast experience as key to the club's success and growth of t...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:47hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Herentals ejected from PSL AGM
SCANDAL-RIDDEN Herentals FC were ejected from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) annual general meeting yesterday, with the league's board of governors resolving that they will only be admitted if they a...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:44hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa amnesty to benefit 5 000 prisoners
CABINET yesterday approved a general amnesty that will see a minimum of 5 000 inmates test freedom in a bid to decongest the prisons currently holding in excess of 22 000 prisoners against a carrying ...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 08:08hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Electricity supplies improve countrywide
THE country's electricity supply has improved in the past few weeks with consumers confirming the reduction in the power outages. While complaining about what they view as "steep" charges, fol...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 07:54hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter
Bid to cover up Zimondi's role in Kereke prison saga exposed
TOP prisons official Senior Assistant Commissioner Phineas Chitekuteku was yesterday exposed in court after he tried to defend his boss Commissioner-General Paradzai Zimondi's involvement in jailed ra...Published: 27 Feb 2020 at 06:20hrs | 1626 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Prison mbanje project gets approval
Commercial mbanje production is expected to start on 10 hectares at Chiredzi Prison after the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) completed feasibility studies recently. The inno...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 05:29hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Zimondi sucked into prisons poultry scam
ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Commissioner-General Paradzai Zimondi has been sucked into a poultry scam after it was revealed in court yesterday that he allegedly recommended engag...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 13:16hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
Jailed Kereke appointed prisons adviser
HARARE court yesterday heard that Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Commissioner-General Paradzai Zimondi facilitated the appointment of former Reserve Bank top official and convicted ...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 05:55hrs | 2448 | by Staff reporter
Convicted Kereke receiving special favours, prison boss claims
CONVICTED rapist Munyaradzi Kereke, serving a 10-year term for raping an 11-year-old girl, was receiving unusually favourable treatment in prison, being allowed home visits and enjoying conjugal right...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 05:40hrs | 822 | by Staff reporter
Kereke enjoyed weekend home visits
Shocking details of how the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) allowed jailed Munyaradzi Kereke to visit his home during weekends and enjoy conjugal rights while in jail emerged in cour...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 19:14hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter
Transport crisis hits Zimbabwe prisons
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) has been hard hit by a transport crisis, amid reports that the country's 46 prisons are being serviced by 11 security vehicles. Mechanical...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 06:04hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zifa 'flout’ Fifa law as 2 ZPCS gain promotion to PSL
ZIFA could find itself offside in Fifa Club Licensing following promotion to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League of two Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services owned teams Tenax and Whawha. ...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 05:37hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Munawa, Dube set to join WiFi boys
TelOne coach Rahman Gumbo is plotting an instant return to the top-flight league following their relegation last season by assembling an experienced side after snapping up the duo of goalkeeper Tafadz...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:04hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa set to pardon 5 000 inmates
GOVERNMENT is in a dilemma as it tries to find a quick solution to decongest local prisons that are now overcrowded, thereby creating all sorts of challenges.Previously, the State has tried to...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 05:56hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
Prison boss bans praying in tongues
THE case of a prison guard's spirit allegedly haunting Khami Prison Complex by manifesting through one of his alleged killers, the wife of a prison officer, has taken a nasty twist following reports t...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 09:59hrs | 2663 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs congest prisons
Machete gangs that were arrested in mining areas across Mashonaland Central Province have resulted in overcrowding at Bindura Remand Prison, forcing at least 150 inmates to sleep outside the cel...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 09:30hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt redeploys army personnel
In a policy U-turn, the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) will transfer non-commissioned officers who are married to commissioned officers to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Zimbabwe Prisons and Co...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 06:20hrs | 4913 | by Staff reporter
Mkhuphali Masuku out of Talen Vision
THE 2019 Zifa Southern Region Division One Soccer League runners-up FC Talen Vision have "suspended" coach Mkhuphali Masuku for failing to attend an emergency meeting called by the club. Masuk...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 05:43hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos to tour South Africa
DYNAMOS are leaving nothing to chance as they seek to return to their competitive best in the 2020 season with the team set to tour South Africa for pre-season preparations. The Glamour Boys a...Published: 03 Feb 2020 at 05:27hrs | 1442 | by Staff reporter
Zesa secures $100 million to ease load shedding
Zimbabwe is set to clear its arrears owed to Mozambique and South Africa after securing a US$100-million facility from Afreximbank and revive a 30-year trilateral agreement with the two neighbouring c...Published: 26 Jan 2020 at 06:14hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Zesa unveils plans to ease load-shedding
Zimbabwe is set to clear its arrears with Mozambique and South Africa after securing a US$100 million facility from Afreximbank and revive a 30-year trilateral agreement with the two neighbouring coun...Published: 26 Jan 2020 at 06:07hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo gets title deeds back
Wicknell Chivayo has been given back title deeds to his upmarket Colne Valley property, while his reporting conditions have been removed, but his bail has been raised to $10 000 to ensure he stands tr...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:42hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Thermal Power Station back on grid after heavy rains
HEAVY rains which pounded Hwange at the weekend knocked out Hwange Thermal Power Station when the coal got wet but two 120 megawatt units were back up yesterday with a third expected to be on the grid...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 11:29hrs | 1054 | by Staff Reporter
Muduhwa TS Galaxy deal 'hits snag'
HIGHLANDERS defence stalwart Peter Muduhwa's coveted move to South African National First Division side TS Galaxy is likely to hit a snag, with sources saying the second-tier side is only keen on sign...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 05:17hrs | 1629 | by Staff reporter
Hwange floods threaten power supplies
Zimbabwe could face increased load-shedding after critical coal mines that supply Hwange Thermal Power Station were flooded following heavy rains that pounded the area on Saturday. Hwange rece...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 05:13hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum's high level of professionalism lured De Jongh
DUTCHMAN Hendrik Pieter de Jongh says the high level of professionalism displayed by FC Platinum lured him to join the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions. He was unveiled as FC Plati...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 08:55hrs | 2173 | by Staff Reporter
Two companies sucked in fuel scam
VELVET Petroleum and Liquid Cargo have been sucked into the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service's $1,2 million fuel scam, which has resulted in the arrest of former correctional services' spokes...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 12:36hrs | 1737 | by Staff Reporter
FC Platinum crowned 2019 Castle Lager PSL Champions
FC Platinum have been crowned champions of Zimbabwean football this Saturday after defeating Caps United.For the third time in club history, FC Platinum were crowned the 2019 Premier Soccer Le...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:39hrs | 1947 | by Staff reporter
Relegation fight goes to the wire
TWO DOWN, and two more to follow. As many as six teams are involved. That is the story of this year's relegation battle, a fight which will go to the last round matches of the season.Mushowani...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
New plate, new cup for prisoners
Treger Holdings yesterday donated 20 000 plates and 20 000 cups to prisons, so every prisoner now has at least a new cup and plate for personal use. The donation came at a time when the Zimbab...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:21hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
'Splinter group a plot to silence doctors'
A SPLINTER association of hospital doctors will be launched tomorrow amid allegations from existing groups that this is part of political "machinations" aimed at silencing genuine concerns being raise...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 20:01hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Hwange relegated
TelOne 1-1 Hwange HWANGE FC became the second Premiership team to be relegated after Mushowani Stars following their 1-1 draw against relegation-threatened TelOne FC at Ascot Stadium, Gweru yester...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 19:57hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Ngodzo set for Bosso return
FORMER Highlanders midfield general, Johannes "Tshisa" Ngodzo, is set to make an emotional return to his childhood club as Bosso 90 coach, taking over from Melusi "Mabaleka" Sibanda who is set to join...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:34hrs | 1700 | by Staff reporter
Herentals FC summoned for 'match fixing'
RELEGATION threatened Herentals FC have been summoned to appear before the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee to answer to allegations of match manipulation raised following their 3-0 win ov...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:45hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
Bosso stars target top 4 finish
THE trio of Highlanders players - Ariel Sibanda, Prince Dube and Andrew Mbeba - who bagged awards at the Soccer Star of the Year banquet on Friday night say helping the club to a top-four finish will ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Bosso to hold awards ceremony
HIGHLANDERS will this year hold an awards ceremony as part of honouring their players' strong finish to the season.Club chairperson Kenneth Mhlophe told Sunday News Sports that the impressive ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:47hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's Gwanda solar project impasse rages on
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is embroiled in an impasse with the Zimbabwe Power Copany (ZPC) over a US$5 million Gwanda solar power project, has approached the High Court seeking to rectify a rec...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:27hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dube vs Joel Ngodzo tonight
THE 50th crowning ceremony of the country's best footballer, the 2019 Castle Lager Soccer Star of the Year Banquet, is on tonight in Harare, with Caps United midfielder Joel Ngodzo and in-form Highlan...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:10hrs | 971 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisons struggle to feed, treat inmates
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) is struggling to feed and provide medical attention to inmates due to shortages of food and drugs, officials have said.This emerged at a Z...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:19hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Soccer Stars debate rages
WHAT makes a Soccer Star of the Year finalist?Is it about who has scored the highest number of goals, who has made the most assists or the player's contribution to a team's cause?Those...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:50hrs | 259 | by Staff rpeorter
Load More Stories
