adminSuspected female rapists seek discharge
Tendai Rupapa Court ReporterTHE three suspected female rapists yesterday gave notice to apply for refusal of further remand if they are not tried on the next remand date. The three sisters Sophie (26) and Netsai Nhokwara (24),
Circumcision for legislators
OVER 170 Parliamentarians from across the political divide have pledged to undergo voluntary counselling and HIV testing.
This is part of their immediate response in the wake of the launch of the Zimbabwe Parliamentarians against HIV and Aids campaign.
All male members in the group will also go for circumcision.
There are 150 male legislators in the group.
Male circumcision has been proven to have an effective rate of reducing HIV transmission by at least 60 percent.
Speaking at the official launch of the ZIPAH in Harare on Thursday, chairperson Mr Blessing Chebundo said ZIPAH members — in
Sarkozy flees mob, hides in bar
The 57-year-old French President, who is standing for re-election in April, was campaigning in the Basque country, in the south west.
Eggs and stones were thrown at the 5ft 5in head of state who at one stage looked as though he would disappear under a crowd of people in the city of Bayonne.
His security staff, instead, ushered him into a bar, where the teetotal President had to drink coffee for more than an hour while riot police dispersed the protesters.
“The protesters said they wanted to beat him up — they said they wanted him to resign,” said an eyewitness.
“He looked very concerned indeed. Sarkozy is
Police, kombi row spills into court
THE fight between Harare commuter omnibus operators and traffic cops has spilled into the High Court with the former seeking an order barring the smashing of windscreens, impounding of vehicles and the unjustified assault and arrest of kombi crews.
An association for Kuwadzana, Waterfalls and Crowborough commuter omnibus operators is seeking to stop the police and Harare City Council from harassing its members.
The lawsuit comes in the wake of numerous complaints against police roadblocks and alleged corruption on the road.
The association is chaired by Mr Joshua Siwela.
It claims that police and the municipality were harassing and victimising its membership.
For Our Fatherland
From Paul Mundandi in ZVISHAVANE
FC PLATINUM will bring Champions League football to the doorsteps of their fans today in an historic match at Mandava where, for the first time in this country’s history, a game of this nature will be
MPs’ initiative in HIV and Aids fight spot on
Editorial CommentLEGISLATORS — who of late have been associated with negative things like childish heckling, absenteeism and incessant demands for rewards, and alleged abuse of public funds entrusted to
Make a Difference: Embrace youth empowerment
Youth empowerment is the buzz word these days. Everywhere you go, you hear people talk about the importance of empowering young people. It is actually long overdue, this empowerment of the youth.As one who still qualifies to be called a youth if we are going by the 18-35 definition, I am happy that the moment is finally here for there are so many things that are not working out for the country’s young people.
Sitting there, attending the President’s 88th birthday celebrations organised by the 21st February Movement, which took place at Sakubva Stadium in Mutare last week and hearing President Mugabe talking about the
Russia accuses US of meddling ahead of vote
MOSCOW — Russia on Thursday accused the United States of trying to influence its election process by funding opposition groups in advance of Vladimir Putin’s expected return to the Kremlin in the weekend poll. The charges came as officials braced for mass protests that have been called for the
Zesa heads for clash with consumers
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ZESA Holdings is headed for a showdown with customers after the power utility started disconnecting them over outstanding bills. The customers accuse Zesa of failing to provide them with an efficient
DPM Khupe receives African Achievers Award
Herald Reporter
Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe returned home from South Africa yesterday after successfully undergoing radiotherapy for breast cancer. DPM Khupe was diagnosed of cancer last year and underwent