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George MonbiotIdeas that underpinned Britain’s imperial project led not only to torture in Kenya, but war and catastrophe in Europe. Over the gates of Auschwitz were the words “Work Makes You Free”. Over the gates of the Solovetsky camp in Lenin’s gulag: “Through Labour — Freedom!” Over the gates of
US$37 000 fuel deal lands GM in the dock
Court ReporterA GENERAL Manager with a local fuel supply company yesterday appeared in court for fraud involving US$37 000. He is accused of conducting a backdoor fuel supply deal. Benard Kizito Mvere who was employed at Downtown Petroleum pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Harare
32 farmers duped
Herald ReporterA HARARE woman who allegedly duped 32 farmers of 190 tonnes of maize after misrepresenting that she pays more money than the Grain Marketing Board has appeared in court. Angela Chipiti of Willowvale Flats in Harare allegedly approached resettled farmers under Chief Chivero in Mhondoro and
Order prevails at kombi ranks
Herald reporterThe team deployed at the city ranks to maintain order started work yesterday, although only uniformed police officers were present at the terminuses. A survey carried by The Herald revealed that municipal police were nowhere near the ranks. But city spokesperson Mr Leslie Gwindi insisted that the
Row over music selection ends in tragedy
Chinhoyi BureauA KADOMA disc jockey was on Monday arrested for allegedly fatally striking a patron with a brick following a row over his choice of music. Mthulise Mthunzi (23) of the Zimbabwe National Army, who was standing in as the DJ at a bar in Kadoma, had a row with Mesias Phiri. Acting Mashonaland
Teenagers shoot gang-rape video
Farai Kuvirimirwa Herald CorrespondentFive high school pupils from the same neighbourhood allegedly connived to gang-rape a 17-year-old girl while shooting a video. Tatenda Mahlengwe (19), Gift Masango (18) and three others who are aged between 16 and 17 took the girl to Masango’s home after intercepting her on her way from
Govt will not protect people who use witchcraft: Chinamasa
Herald ReporterGOVERNMENT will not protect people who use witchcraft and other supernatural powers to harm others, a Cabinet Minister has said. Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Patrick Chinamasa said any person who could provide evidence to show that one was a witch could escape criminal prosecution. The
Polygamist fatally assaults second wife
Court ReporterA Beatrice polygamist who allegedly fatally assaulted his second wife during a heated argument has appeared in court facing a murder charge. Emmanuel Manitsi (55) of Welegtroos Farm in Beatrice was not asked to plead to the charge when he appeared before Chitungwiza magistrate Mr
lions maul woman in Bumi Hills
Chinhoyi BureauGAME scouts on patrol in the Bumi Hills area of Kariba District last week stumbled upon the lower torso of a woman suspected to have been killed by lions. Members of the Bumi Hills anti-poaching unit were on patrol near the Katete Bridge along the Siakobvu-Chalala Road when they saw a brown
Beach volleyball teams in camp for Namibian invitational tournament
Ellina Mhlanga Sports ReporterLOCAL beach volleyball continues to get in the limelight with the national teams set to take part in an invitational tournament to be held in Windhoek, Namibia early next month. The invitation comes barely two weeks after the teams competed in the South African Shell Open tournament staged in