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Crime Reporter
POLICE have found new information that may assist in investigating the case of Given Flint Matapure (3) who went missing at the Harare Agricultural Show in August last year. Deputy police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Oliver Mandipaka yesterday confirmed the new development and said investigations were continuing.
“We have received fresh information that we believe will assist us to a greater extent to appreciate what could have happened to the child,” he said.
Chief Supt Mandipaka, who could not divulge the latest information, said the Criminal Investigations Department Homicide Section was following the leads.
“Our CID Homicide Section is carrying out intensive and thorough investigations on the matter. We still appeal for any information that would assist in probing this matter further,” he said.
On the skeletal remains that were discovered at the Harare Exhibition Park in November last year, Chief Supt Mandipaka said they were yet to receive a report from a pathologist.
“There are also indications that the bones (skeletal remains) picked up could be mixed,” he said.
Civil servants to storm Matibenga’s office
Felex Share Herald Reporter
CIVIL servants unions met in Harare yesterday and resolved to storm Public Service Minister Lucia Matibenga’s office next week demanding an audience with her over their salaries and conditions of service. Speaking after an Apex Council meeting, representatives of the unions said they would besiege Minister Matibenga without an invitation.
They said they would immediately declare a nationwide strike if they failed to meet Minister Matibenga.
Minister Matibenga could not be reached for comment, but her deputy Andrew Langa said Government was not ready with its position.
“Government will respond,” he said. “It’s a question of time and patience. We will communicate officially once we are ready with our position. For the meantime they should know that Government is committed to improving their working conditions.”
Air Zimbabwe strike: Some employees return to work
Herald Reporter
SOME workers at Air Zimbabwe went back to work yesterday, while others absconded following a strike they held on Thursday.
Con artist impersonates minister’s brother
Fungai Lupande Court Reporter
A CHINESE woman lost US$765 to a suspected con artist, who claimed to be Co-Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi’s brother, in a citizenship deal.
Toddler testifies against mother
Innocent Ruwende Senior Court Reporter
A HARARE magistrate has commended a four-year-old boy for giving evidence, which led to the conviction of his thieving mother.
Handicuffed suspect outsprints cops
Court Reporter
A SUSPECTED thief escaped from two detectives and outpaced them for six kilometres while handcuffed before he was apprehended with the help of members of the public.
Prepare yourself for the 2012 package
Make a difference – Egpha Jokomo
At midnight on December 31, 2011 there was jubilation as people bid the year goodbye and welcomed 2012. The year was greeted with fireworks that started going off at about 11.45pm, peaked at midnight and gradually died down five or so minutes later. People celebrated the coming of the New Year in different ways. Some people danced the night away while others spent the night in prayer.
Couples should aim to reduce HIV infections
Altho
ugh there are talks of breakthroughs in the research into possible HIV treatment, the bleak truth is that right now there is no cure for HIV. ARVs enhance the quality and length of life for the infected but with international donor funding drying up, the country cannot keep adding to the numbers of people who need treatment.
Iran: When mere existence is enough casus belli
“I love the Queen; she is a beautiful lady. But I think time come.” Who do you think this is? Incorrect! It is Portia Simpson Miller, the freshly sworn first female Prime Minister of Jamaica. I thought you would guess right by the interesting English syntactical construction, something I have always admired both Jamaicans and Nigerians for.
Look younger, feel better on any budget
Dr HealthWe all desire to look our best. Many people think that it is difficult to not only look great, but feel great too. One of the most common challenges…