adminZambia takes over Libya-owned Zamtel
LUSAKA. – Zambia has taken back its 75 percent stake in fixed-line operator Zamtel, which had been sold to Libya’s LAP Green for US$257 million, presidential spokesman George Chellah said yesterday. President Michael Sata has named a new acting CEO, and vowed that no workers will lose their jobs during the transition, Chellah said in a statement. “(The) president has
Sadc responds to maritime piracy threat
Southern Africa has strengthened security in its coastal areas as the tide of maritime piracy treks south and threatens trade along the Mozambique Channel. As Somali pirates venture southwards in the Indian Ocean where they have attacked or seized commercial vessels since 2005, Southern African Development Community member states are taking steps to confront
Delta loses over US$48 000 to clerk
Court Reporter
DELTA Beverages lost more than US$48 000 to its former clerk after she allegedly pocketed money paid by a client for the purchase of drinks. Brenda Bobo (27), who was in charge of receipting and processing RTGS payments and processing customer
Polish websites protest against anti-piracy pact
WARSAW. – Nearly 100 Polish websites shrouded their pages in black early yesterday to protest against Warsaw’s plan to sign a multilateral anti online piracy accord this week. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) aims to create international standards for intellectual property protection, but some groups oppose it as limiting Internet freedoms. Poland,
Man denies sex assault charges
Court Reporter
Kennedy Chako of Unit A, Seke, denied assault charges levelled against him when he appeared before Chitungwiza magistrate Ms Rumbidzayi Mugwagwa. Chako allegedly assaulted a 52-year-old woman accusing her of being responsible for his separation
Stop oil supply to EU, Iran urged
TEHRAN. – Former Iranian Intelligence Minister Ali Falahian called on Tehran authorities to stop oil supply to the European Union member states before the bloc decides on banning oil imports from Iran. Speaking to FNA on Monday, Falahian pointed to a forthcoming meeting of the EU member states to impose an oil ban against Iran, and said European states need
Uzumba brothers up for rape
Court Reporter
TWO Uzumba brothers who alle-gedly proposed love to a 13-year-old girl before they became intimate with her for over a year recently appeared in court facing rape charges. Tamburika (63) and Matthew Mhede (32) appeared before magistrate Mr Lazi
Zanu-PF official rapes supporter, court told
Court Reporter
A Zanu-PF Mbare branch chairman yesterday appeared in court for allegedly raping a party supporter in a classroom during a meeting in the area last year. Joshua Nkomo branch chairman Modern Numel Chirwa (65) appeared before Harare magistrate Mr
Zim to mark World TB Day commemorations
Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe Planning & Lifestyle Reporter
This year World TB Day commemorations are set to be held in Bulawayo on March 24, advocacy, communication and social mobilisation/community TB care officer in the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare Aids and TB Unit Mr Andrew Nyambo has
Workers attach council property
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter
RUSAPE Town Council workers have attached their employer’s ambulance, earthmoving equipment and three cars to recover outstanding salaries of US$200 558. The 187 casual and permanent staffers, who were represented by the Zimbabwe Urban