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Tichaona Zindoga
It’s not everyday that one walks into a bank and comes out with cash and condoms – or even with the latter only. It is also not
Charming KISS of death
Tafadzwa Musarara
“KISS FM sees the licencing matter as one of public and national interest, and is encouraged by the ongoing conversation in
Copac co-chairs in near fight over drafters
Herald Reporter
COPAC co-chairpersons Cde Munyaradzi Paul Mangwana (Zanu-PF) and Mr Douglas Mwonzora (MDC-T)
President in DRC
Herlad Reporter
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrived last night in Kinshasa, for a two-day State visit to attend the inauguration
No more State-assisted funerals for accident victims
Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter
GOVERNMENT has withdrawn State-assi-sted funerals for accident victims, passing the responsibility to transport operators nd those responsible for the accidents.
In the past, the Government used to provide assistance to families of people who perish in road accidents.
But Secretary for Transport, Communications and Infrastructural Development Mr Pattison Mbiriri, speaking ahead of the festive season that is usually characterised by bloody accidents, yesterday said Government was in the process of reversing State-assisted funerals for accident victims.
Mr Mbiriri said this to stakeholders in the transport sector,
Minister, mayor clash
Takunda Maodza Senior Reporter
LOCAL Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo has written to Harare Mayor Mr Muchadeyi Masunda accusing him of under-performing.
He called on the mayor to pull his socks up.
The mayor however, contends that he is doing his duties well and in turn accuses Minister Chombo and previous councils and commissions of allowing the city to decline.
In a letter to Mr Masunda, Minister Chombo said: “I would like to register my displeasure over your lacklustre approach on matters to do with public welfare.
“This is also exhibited by your conspicuous absence at crucial moments when the entire greater Harare anticipates you naturally to showcase your intuition and indulgence on
Parking deal still on, EasiHold insists
Herald Reporters
EASIHOLD of South Africa yesterday insisted its partnership with the City of Harare was still on and accused council of changing rules governing their EasiPark parking joint venture in a bid to terminate it.
Council passed a resolution to end the deal last week, saying it had run into several problems.
But EasiHold insists the deal to jointly operate parking lots, parkades and on-street parking meters in the city is still on. The firm has sought arbitration on the matter.
“In our opinion, the city changed the rules of the joint venture agreement, which we are unhappy with,” said EasiHold chief executive officer Mr Michael Clarke.
“We do not want to terminate this agreement. We want the
Blitz leaves commuters stranded
Herald Reporter
SCORES of commuters in Harare were yesterday stranded as heavy police presence in the city forced non-compliant
Boss fired for US$390 theft
Labour Reporter
A MANAGER with Farm and City Centre has been fired for stealing US$390 he was supposed to bank. Kenneth Gumira
Kombi driver gets 12 years for rape
Court Reporter
A HARARE commuter omnibus driver will spend 12 years in jail for raping a 16-year-old girl who was a passenger in his kombi.