Kombi driver jailed for killing pedestrian

Kelvin Mhasi was arraigned before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya charged with culpable homicide and pleaded not guilty during the trial. A 26-YEAR-OLD commuter omnibus driver from Hatcliffe has been convicted and sentenced to an effective 17 months in jail for culpable homicide. Kelvin Mhasi was arraigned before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya charged with culpable homicide…

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Makoni RDC partners Danet in land development

Danet Manicaland chairperson Wilson Masokowere expressed his gratitude to the Makoni RDC for the gesture. THE Makoni Rural District Council has partnered with Destiny of Africa Network leading it to avail a piece of land to the property developer in a boost to the provision of affordable housing to home-seekers. Addressing hundreds of the low-income…

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Govt, UK embassy leverage on women, youth emancipation

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe deputy governor Jesimen Chipika said Zimbabwean youths were also affected by low levels of financial inclusion while being denied the opportunity to show what they are capable of achieving. ZIMBABWE and the United Kingdom have partnered in a programme that is expected to assist women and youths who are affected by…

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Robbers attack in Esigodini, flee with US$45k

“During the incident, one occupant was shot on the chest and is currently receiving medical attention at a hospital in Bulawayo,” police said in a statement. A FAMILY in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province, was left in shock after being attacked by two armed robbers who shot one of the members on the chest before they…

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Mutsvangwa urges AI adoption for SMEs growth

Officially opening the 14th edition of the SMEs International Expo 2024 in Harare recently, Mutsvangwa said government was committed to supporting SMEs in this technological transition. Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Monica Mutsvangwa has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) for the benefit of the country’s SMEs. Officially opening…

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War vets company vows to deliver

The company, which is wholly-owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, has interests in property development, tourism and agriculture. DIRECTORS of Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic) say they are able to steer the ship amid boardroom squabbles, abuse of office and corruption  allegations that are bedeviling the company. The company, which is wholly-owned by…

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2 fishermen’s bodies recovered in Lake Kariba

Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating in the Kariba International Tiger Fish Tournament 2024. THE bodies of two fishermen, who drowned after their dinghy capsized in Lake Kariba on Friday, have been recovered.  Three other fishermen who were on the same dinghy were rescued by anglers participating…

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US$3,6bn project to transform Mat’land region

Speaking during the tour of the facility recently, Chitando said the project was a testament to the success of the government’s “Zimbabwe Open for Business” mantra. THE US$3,6 billion-funded Palm River Energy Metallurgical Special Economic  Zone project in Beitbridge has a potential to transform the Matabeleland region’s economy, Mines and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando…

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War Vets ministry employee in US$77K scam

Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa remanded Gurira out of custody to October 31 pending finalisation of investigations. AN official from the Ministry of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, Simbarashe Oswald Gurira, was on Friday last week arraigned before the Harare magistrates courts facing allegations of abuse of duty involving US$77 000. Gurira, 38, from…

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