adminGirl (10) saves uncle from jail, leads to stepmother’s arrest
Court Reporter
A woman who influenced her 10-year-old stepdaughter to make false rape report against her uncle was arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday. Vimbai Nyakudya was arrested after the child in question exposed her plot and the accused Masco
Rand takes a break as Greece deal stutters
Johannesburg. – The rand’s resurgence took a breather yesterday when it weakened almost 2 percent against the dollar as Greek leaders struggled to reach an agreement on severe spending cuts in order to get aid and avoid a bond default. The JSE, which has been reaching record highs over the past week, tracked both US and European shares lower. “The Greeks are faced by a
KwaMereki to reopen weekend
Municipal Reporter
Popular open air drinking and braai spot KwaMereki will reopen this weekend after it was closed last week due to fears of disease outbreaks. There has been a typhoid outbreak in some parts of Harare in the last few weeks which city authorities are still battling
Role of traditional leaders in natural resources management
Introduction
Traditional leaders (chiefs, headman and village heads) have always played a pivotal role in environmental protection since time immemorial. Their role today seems to be waning and this article intends to revive the crucial role played by traditional
Businessman in court for US$500 000 copper theft
Court Reporter
A HARARE businessman who allegedly stole a truck loaded with copper cathodes worth US$500 000 and sold it in South Africa yesterday appeared in court charged with theft. Tawanda Mapfumo (32), who was summoned to court, appeared before regional
The Taibu, Chigumbura gaffes
WHARANGEI – Zimbabwe crashed to a huge defeat in their second ODI match against New Zealand here on Monday.
There were a number of talking points. The miss In their first association of the day, Elton Chigumbura and Tatenda Taibu combined to cap off perhaps the worst all-round piece of cricket of the match. Having pushed to mid-on, Martin Guptill and
Sables chairman resigns
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter
SABLES chairman Dumile Moyo has resigned because of disagreements in the appointment of the technical team. Moyo, who did well with the committee from its inception last year, could not be drawn into discussing the matter. But sources close
Govt helps quell Innscor feud
Business Reporter
GOVERNMENT has stepped in to prevent a bruising showdown between Innscor Africa Fast Foods and workers formerly employed under its franchised Total Zimbabwe dealership. Innscor had recently been embroiled in wrangle over benefits
Match agents cry foul
Augustine Hwata Sports Reporter
LOCAL players’ agents could be heading on a collision course with Zifa after a resolution was passed to charge a fee of US$10 000 for all licensed football agents to operate in this country. At their meeting at the weekend, the Zifa assembly agreed to
Surviving competitive scare in business
Ben Chiganze Bassfisherman’s Approach
MY friends Alister, Chris and I went fishing at an irrigation farm in Carolina Wilderness a few days after heavy rains pounded Harare and it environs. The irrigation dam in Carolina Wilderness is our favourite dam. Lake Chivero is within its proximity.