Mutumwa Mawere loses SMM case

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter
THE South African High Court yesterday ordered former shareholder for Shabanie Mashava Mine, Mr Mutumwa Mawere, to pay R18 million to the mining firm. Justice Nigel Willis upheld contentions raised by SMM that Mr Mawere used two South African firms under his control to divert funds due to

Kadoma death toll rises

Chinhoyi Bureau
The death toll in the Kadoma mine suspected food poisoning has risen to six after two more people died in hospital last week. The food poison also claimed dogs, goats and birds last month. The two died at Harare Central Hospital where they were being treated for severe stomach pains after

Khupe, Sadza NBTS patrons

Herald Reporter
Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe and Women’s University in Africa vice chancellor Professor Hope Sadza have been appointed patrons of the National Blood Services of Zimbabwe. The appointment is aimed at attracting more adult blood donors and fundraising for the institution. In her

Policy for housing co-ops

Herald Reporter
Government is formulating a policy to deal with bogus housing co-operatives that are fleecing desperate home seekers. National Housing and Social Amenities Minister Giles Mutsekwa said at a Press conference on Wednesday that bogus housing co-operatives were increasing. “We have formulated

UNWTO general assembly should sell Zim, Africa — Mzembi

Herald Reporter
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly to be held in the country next year will be the biggest diplomatic achievement since the formation of the inclusive Government, a Cabinet Minister has said. Tourism and Hospitality Management Minister Walter Mzembi said the event

Veld fire consumes granny (81)

Masvingo Bureau
AN 81-year-old Mwenezi woman was last Tuesday burnt beyond recognition after a veld fire she had started spiralled out of control and engulfed her.
Ambuya Magai Baloyi of Plot 72 at Mbavarira Ranch was burnt to death after her clothes caught fire as she frantically tried to douse the raging flames

Leopards attack livestock

Beitbridge Bureau
VILLAGERS in Chituripasi area under Chief Matibe here are concerned about the continued loss of livestock to stray leopards. The wild animals are reported to have strayed from Kruger National Park in South Africa three weeks ago. Chairman of Tshikwalakwala irrigation scheme Mr John Kibi

Children’s home faces food shortage

Chinhoyi Bureau
GOOD Shepherd Children’s Home in Chinhoyi is facing severe food shortages resulting in children, including infants, being fed on mealie-rice.
Presenting the state of affairs at the orphanage to a visiting delegation led by Mashonaland West Governor and Resident Minister Cde Faber

VP Mujuru consoles Algerians

Herald Reporter
VICE President Joice Mujuru yesterday signed a book of condolence at the Algerian embassy over the death of that country’s former president Mr Chadli Bendjedid. Mr Bendjedid died on October 5. “On behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe and the people of Zimbabwe and my own behalf, I

Heads to roll in MDC-T Bulawayo province

Herald Reporter
Heads are expected to roll in the MDC-T Bulawayo Province

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