adminEssar directed to cede 51pc
Takunda Maodza
Senior Reporter
GOVERNMENT has directed Essar Holdings to enter into a joint venture ownership arrangement with ZMDC for the revival of NewZim Steel (Ziscosteel) with the Indian firm ceding 51 percent shareholding to the parastatal.
This is in accordance with the country’s indigenisation laws. Cabinet approved the decision recently.
Essar acquired a 60 percent stake in the giant steelmaker in March last year in a US$750 million deal.
Government has since advised the ZMDC to engage Essar and draw up the necessary joint venture arrangements.
Documents in The Herald’s possession show that the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has apprised the Ministry of Industry and Commerce on the development in a letter dated July 2.
“Cabinet has directed that Essar Holdings Limited comply with the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act on a 49/51 (percent) basis with the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation.
“The Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation is by copy of this letter requested to engage with Essar Africa Holdings and draw up the necessary joint venture agreements,” reads a letter from Mines and Mining Development secretary Mr Prince Mupazviriho to Mrs Abigail Shonhiwa, the Secretary for Industry and Commerce.
Zesa takes PM’s brother to court over bill
Daniel Nemukuyu
CASPER TSVANGIRAI, brother to Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, has been taken to the High Court for failing to pay electricity bills amounting to US$16 000.
Tsvangirai, who operates a mining business in Kwekwe, allegedly used electricity at Gothi 4 Mine from January 31 2009 to February 15 this year without paying.
Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company — a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings — has filed summons at the High Court claiming US$16 546,72 from Tsvangirai.
The electricity was consumed through Zesa account number 900017178-003 for Gothic 4 Mine of Kwekwe during the period in question.
ZETDC on several occasions unsuccessfully sought payment from Tsvangirai, resulting in the institution of the legal proceedings at the High Court.
On May 23 this year, ZETDC wrote to Tsvangirai demanding payment of the outstanding money but he has refused or neglected to honour the debt.
The summons were prepared by ZETDC lawyers Masawi and Partners and filed at the High Court on June 19 this year.
“Despite demand, the defendant has thus failed, neglected or refused to pay the capital sum together with collection commission and or costs,” read part of the summons.
Makandiwa, Angel face arrest
Peter Matambanadzo
Senior Reporter
Prominent prophets such as United Family International Church’s Emmanuel Makandiwa and Uebert Angel Mudzanire of Spirit Embassy International face arrest for operating outside the Traditional Medical Practitioners Council Act.
The Act entitles all traditional healers and prophets to register with the Zimbabwe Traditional Medical Practitioners’ Association.
All traditional healers, prophets, faith healers and spirit mediums in Zimbabwe claiming to have healing powers should register with the council.
All those in breach of the law face a maximum two-year jail sentence.
Church representatives yesterday said it was impossible to classify prophets in the same bracket with traditional leaders.
However, a Harare-based lawyer Mr Tonderai Bhatasara of Mupanga Bhatasara Attorneys said it was possible for Government to prosecute the unregistered prophets.
ZTMPA president Mr Friday Chisanyu yesterday said the council had since engaged the Zimbabwe Republic Police to arrest all unregistered prophets.
“In Zimbabwe the law is clear on operations of all prophets and traditional healers that they must be registered under the Traditional Medical Practitioners Council established by an Act of Parliament.
“So we have through its Professional Ethics, Vetting and Registration and Disciplinary committee engaged the police to arrest all prophets including Makandiwa and
Angel who are operating, but have not registered, as stipulated by the Traditional Medical Practitioners Council Act,” he said.
Highlanders chairman arrested
Sports ReporterHIGHLANDERS chairman, Peter Dube, was yesterday questioned by the police after a supporter filed a report that he verbally abused him and threatened him with unspecified action during the match against CAPS United at Barbourfields on Sunday.
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Prophets mustn’t be questioned
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Albert Nhamoyebonde
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