Sekgoma urged participants to engage actively with presenters during the workshop. THE SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC) and its partners have convened a workshop aimed at enhancing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage. The workshop kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on…
COSMAS Kazuzu, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) truck driver arrested recently for allegedly dropping Vice-President Constantine Chiwenga’s name in a labour dispute, has been granted US$100 bail. COSMAS Kazuzu, the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) truck driver arrested recently for allegedly dropping Vice-President Constantine Chiwenga’s name in a labour dispute, has been granted US$100…
Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency ZIMBABWE’S national unemployment rate has slightly moved by 1,3% to 890 161 compared to 850 326 recorded in the first quarter as the country’s economic downturn shows no signs of abating, latest Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) figures reveal. Zimbabwe is facing yet another economic crisis as seen in company closures,…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa A HIGH Court bid to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to sign into law a charter outlawing the abduction and torture of government critics and activists has been dismissed, with the court saying it cannot compel him to do so. Human rights lawyer Obey Shava had cited Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has said the local authority will honour the late historian, poet, writer and cultural activist Pathisa Nyathi by naming a street after him. Speaking yesterday during his funeral service held at the Bulawayo Amphitheater, Coltart said Nyathi left an indelible mark on Zimbabwe’s cultural identity. “Lets us…
Harare Magistrates Court A 42-YEAR-OLD man has appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing seven counts of armed robbery and one of unlawful possession of firearms. The suspect, Spencer Mapfumo, appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded him in custody to tomorrow. The State alleged that sometime in October this year, Mapfumo and his…
ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera BEITBRIDGE recently hosted the Digitalise Zimbabwe Expo with the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT) ministry saying this highlights strides made towards e-governance. ICT minister Tatenda Mavetera, emphasised government’s commitment to leveraging on digital technology to improve efficiency across various sectors. “This expo provides a platform to showcase the…
CHILLSPOT producer Tafadzwa Mandaza, popularly DJ Rhibe CHILLSPOT producer Tafadzwa Mandaza, popularly DJ Rhibe, has Wednesday appeared in court facing allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl. Mandaza (32) appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded him in custody to November 20 for routine remand. DJ Rhibe was advised to approach the High Court for…
Harare Magistrates Court TWO police officers who went viral on social media at the weekend for allegedly receiving bribery money at Mabvuku turn-off along the Harare-Mutare Highway have appeared in court. James Chifamba (46), from Retreat Farm in Harare, and Trynire Mukunza (36), from Seke, appeared in court yesterday on criminal abuse of duty as…
Do you know these men? Help us catch them POLICE are appealing for information which may assist in the investigations of a case of armed robbery which occurred on Sunday November 3 at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi. “Six unknown male suspects armed with machetes and pistols gained entry to the farm by cutting the fence…
