adminZinara arrests remain suspended — police
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter
TRAFFIC police insist they will not arrest motorists for failing to display valid licence discs until July 1.
This is despite a High Court ruling giving them the green light to arrest such motorists.
Justice Andrew Mutema dismissed an application by Ms Roselyn Hanzi who sought to bar them from arresting motorists until the June 30 licensing deadline extension.
The court held that the two notices by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration early this month had nothing to do with police operations. Zinara, the court said, simply allowed motorists to pay for their licences without administrative late payment penalties.
Police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Wayne Bvudzijena said it was clear that there was no law barring them from effecting arrests.
However, he said considering the challenges facing motorists in the licensing process, the grace period was appropriate.
Airzim faces world ban
Felex Share Herald Reporter
AIR Zimbabwe risks being banned from using international airports and air spaces of other countries if it fails to meet a 90-day International Air Transport Association deadline to comply with global safety standards.
The airline also risks losing IATA membership.
Acting Airzim chief executive officer Mr Innocent Mavhunga yesterday confirmed the development. He said Airzim failed to carry out the audit for the past six months due to financial challenges, adding that when the auditors came recently, the airline was “dead.”
Said Mr Mavhunga: “We have failed to do the audit programme because in the past six months we have been facing challenges, chief among them, the payment of salaries.
“When the auditors came, there was no one (in office) and nothing (planes) to audit.
At least 40 legislators circumcised
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter
AT least 40 legislators were yesterday circumcised under the Zimbabwe Parliamentarians Against HIV and Aids programme.
ZIPAH is a voluntary organisation made up of Members of Parliament aimed at promoting awareness and fighting stigma associated with HIV and Aids.
A total of 107 legislators, their spouses and Parliament staff members underwent HIV counselling and testing at a clinic at Parliament Building in Harare on Wednesday.
The initiative dubbed; “Parliamentarians making the smart choice”, seeks to send a message to constituencies to encourage the grassroots to follow suit.
Population Services International Zimbabwe country director Ms Louisa Norman hailed the legislators for taking such an important step in promoting male circumcision.
“These are leaders setting an example for their communities, their constituencies and the country as a whole.
UN member states to set new development goals
Morris Mkwate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
United Nations member states represented at the UN
PM assures council of US$145m loan
Michael Chideme Municipal Reporter
PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has assured Harare City Council it
Bulawayo artistes feel unappreciated
Bongani Ndlovu
BULAWAYO is dubbed the country’s cultural hub but surprisingly city musicians and other artistes, have not found joy with local fans.
Mat’land Warriors ready to battle Harare Sports Club
Ricky Zililo
IT’S a clash of the titans in the National Rugby League when log leaders Harare Sports Club take on second placed Matabeleland Warriors in a potentially explosive match at Hartsfield Stadium this afternoon.
Chiefs to meet over rockfall
Chronicle Reporter
CHIEFS and traditionalists from Matabeleland South Province will meet on Monday to discuss the rock that fell off a hill in Matopos National Park recently.
Eveline High to represent Zim in Mexico
Chronicle Reporter
EVELINE High School Debate and Public Speaking Society will next month represent the country in the International Debate Education Association competition in Leon City, Mexico.
Bubi-Lupane Dam construction complete
Chronicle Reporter
MATABELELAND North provincial capital, Lupane will soon be drawing water from the Bubi-Lupane Dam following the completion of the project.