adminNo foul play at Trafalgar: Father
Herald ReporterThe father of the toddler who died after falling from the 10th floor at Trafalgar Court in Harare yesterday said he did not suspect foul play.
Diamond firm acquitted
Court ReporterA DIAMOND processing company has been acquitted of dealing or possessing diamonds without a licence.
Chivero boat crew applies for discharge
Tendai RupapaCourt Reporter
THE owner and crew members of the boat that capsized, killing 11 children at Lake Chivero on Christmas Day last year, have applied for discharge at the close of the State case.
Macheso dancer weeps in court
Court ReporterAlick Macheso’s dancer, Peter Kagomera (24), yesterday wept in court while cross-examining a police officer he allegedly assaulted in a bid to avoid being arrested.
Small-scale miners duped
Tendai RupapaCourt Reporter
ZIMBABWE Miners Federation chief executive officer Wellington Mudiwa Takavarasha has appeared in court on allegations of swindling two small scale miners of more than US$5 000.
Of prophets and spirit mediums
Back in the village in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve, they say if there was no elephant in the jungle, the buffalo would probably claim to be the biggest animal. But today, even if the elephant is thin, he is still the lord of the jungle, superior and marauding, though at times portraying himself as a calm and subtle giant.
Africa must shun victim mentality
During this decade, many African countries will mark 50 years as independent states. Fifty years is a short time in the life of a nation, but it is long enough to have made significant changes in the lives of our citizens. In Rwanda, for instance, it is only in the last 18 years that we have regained the dignity and identity that we lost twice — first, under colonialism and then, ironically, at the time of independence.Journos, see the issues, not skirts!
Gender Forum
Ruth Butaumocho
Several months ago I attended a symposium on elections where women expressed concern over lack of media coverage for a number of activities they were engaged in.