Insulting cops backfires
Court ReporterA 32-YEAR-OLD man, who allegedly insulted police officers patrolling the neighbourhood to curb robbery, appeared in court on Friday. George Tambure of Unit D, Chitungwiza denied the charges of undermining police officers when he appeared before
Council faces US$20 000 lawsuit
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court ReporterA man who fell into an open water drain hole in the city and broke his jaw among other injuries is now suing Harare City Council for US$20 000. Mr Everisto Mukorera, a mechanic at a garage along Robson Manyika Avenue, accuses council of
Pair jailed for attack
Court Reporter
TWO men were last week jailed for an effective 18 months after they struck another man with an iron bar and a pick during an altercation. Desmond Munjoma (18) and Samson Magodhi (38) both of Magodhi Village, Seke were convicted on their own plea
Bogus doctor jailed
Senior Court ReporterA BOGUS doctor has been jailed 20 years for raping his seven-year- old niece. Lovemore Dzvimbu had pleaded not guilty to rape charges when his trial opened before regional magistrate Ms Esthere Chivasa on Friday. He was, however, convicted
‘Canadile was distressed’

Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter
Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu ordered investigations into the US$2 billion Canadile Miners and Marange Resources joint venture not because of allegations of bribery raised against him, but as a result of failure and
CAPS seek first victory
Godknows Matarutse Sports ReporterCAPS UNITED, who have come under considerable pressure following a poor start to the season, will be hoping for their first win on the field against Quelaton today. The match kicks off 3pm at the National Sports Stadium. Manager Sean Connor is in his
Bosso extend unbeaten start
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HIGHLANDERS maintained their unbeaten run in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League with a convincing victory over a
Bob Marley’s heirs threaten legal action
HEIRS of late Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley have reportedly sent a warning letter to Aryeh Eldad, an Isreali physician and politician, threatening legal action over the unauthorised use of the song Iron Lion Zion. According to the Isreali website www.haaretz.com, members of the Marley team said the song’s lyrics were used for propaganda purposes. Eldad (62) is theI don’t regret leaving Mberikwazvo — Slomo
More Tirivashoma Entertainment CorrespondentProlific dancer Franco Dhaka, popularly known as “Slomo”, has said he does not regret dumping Alick Macheso for Sulumani Chimbetu. Speaking at Romeo Gasa’s album launch at Jazz 105 last week, Slomo said he has since adapted to Sulumani’s
Galaxy of musicians for Byo Music Festival
Entertainment ReporterThe Eighth Bulawayo Music Festival, set to run from May 23 to May 27, has been billed as perhaps the most ambitious project to date. More musicians will be coming to the festival than ever before from beyond Zimbabwe’s borders — 21 in all — and


