adminGovt calls for policies promoting green economy
Herald Reporter
GOVERNMENT yesterday called for the adoption of policies that focus on waste reduction and mitigating the effects of climate change for the sustainable development of a green economy. Speaking at the National Environmental Expo and Conference
Save Zimbabwe Campaign seeks political mileage
Zvamaida Murwira Senior ReporterPOLICE yesterday branded the so-called Save Zimbabwe Campaign, a coalition of political parties, churches and civic society, as an organisation bent on seeking political attention through illegal means. Police said the coalition purported to seek clearance
Mudzingwa burial set for Sunday
Herald ReporterTransport, Communications and Infrastructural Development Deputy Minister Senator Tichaona Mudzingwa who died on Tuesday night from a cardiac arrest will be buried on Sunday. Sen Mudzingwa who was a founder member of the MDC died at the
Committee through with draft constitution
Herald ReporterTHE Constitution Select Committee yesterday said it has completed revising all the chapters of the draft constitution that will be presented to the principals of the inclusive Government next week. The draft contains 18 chapters. Copac co-chairperson Mr
Wheat facility short
Agriculture Reporter
STAKEHOLDERS in the agricultural industry have described the US$20 million winter wheat facility as grossly inadequate to fund production that meets the national requirement. They say the country should brace for massive wheat imports if the amount is
Test teachers for TB
Municipal ReporterA Harare city councillor has proposed that pre-school teachers be tested for HIV, TB and other communicable diseases. Councillor for Ward 36, Joyce Kariwo, was contributing to debate on the mushrooming of early learning centres and conversion
Pastors’ conference
Herald ReporterTHIRTY-THREE bishops and pastors from various churches in Africa are holding a three-day conference in the country aimed at rebuilding nations through prayer and promoting unity. The theme of the meeting is “Gathering of Fathers and Sons
US$550m for dams
Municipal ReporterCHITUNGWIZA Municipality requires US$550 million to construct Nyatsime and Muda Dams to ease the water crisis in the town.
The municipality relies on Harare for its water and is often cut off because of failure to pay water bills. It owes Harare in excess
Zesa manager in court for US$60 000 fraud
Court Reporter
A ZESA Holdings group manager who allegedly pocketed more than US$60 000 meant to buy food at the power utility’s training centre in Belvedere yesterday appeared in court facing fraud charges. Clemence Munondo, who is Zesa group training and
Shamva officer-in-charge denied bail
Court Reporter
The six police officers who recently fatally assaulted a mineworker in Shamva were yesterday granted US$50 bail at the High Court. But Shamva Police Station officer-in-charge Inspector Aspias Shumba will remain in custody after his bail application was thrown out. Motion Jakopo (41), Simon Mafunda (32), Michael Makwalo (30), Lee Makope (23), Benedict Tapfuma (22) and Blessing Saidi (26) are accused of murdering Luxmore Chivambo and injuring 11 other people.
The six, who were represented by Mr Zvidzai Majokoto, were also ordered to report once every Friday at police stations in their respective areas.
It is alleged Shumba’s wife, Judith, was robbed of a purse containing US$100 and a mobile phone.
She allegedly reported the theft to Shumba who mobilised his subordinates to investigate the matter.
They reportedly rounded up residents of Ashley Compound and assaulted them demanding to know who had stolen Judith’s cash and cell phone.
They kicked and punched the residents at the same time hitting them with baton sticks all over their bodies, demanding to know who had stolen from Shumba’s wife.