Insulting cops backfires

Court Reporter
A 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 Reporter
A 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 Reporter
A 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 Reporter
CAPS 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

From Ricky Zililo in Bulawayo
Highlanders ………………… (1) 3
Monomotapa …………………… 0
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 the

I don’t regret leaving Mberikwazvo — Slomo

More Tirivashoma Entertainment Correspondent
Prolific 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 Reporter
The 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

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