admin2 sex workers get 1month for assault
Court ReporterTWO Chitungwiza self-confessed commercial sex workers who beat up a patron at a bar for asking for his change after buying one of them beer, were jailed one month each. Nyasha Magadu (24) and her friend Netsai Vengesai (27), both of St Mary’s, had admitted to one count of assault and denied
Bar owner up for murder
Wenceslaus Murape Senior ReporterA Marondera businesswoman has been arrested in connection with the death of a patron she allegedly struck with a broomstick over beer at her bar.
Mashonaland East provincial spokesman Inspector Bulisani Bhebhe yesterday confirmed the arrest of Lovesa Banda in connection with the death of
When the naïve celebrate their gullibility: Do we judge?
If ever there is a Bible verse that is quoted out of context it is Matthew 7:1, and quite often this verse is the favourite of people who are terrified at the idea of scrutiny against sinful deeds, people who are wary of preachers who preach loudly against sin, or against the people who point out any form of error, particularly when such error carries a possibility of being attributed to themselves.
The often misquoted verse reads, “Judge not, that ye may not be judged.”
So impressive is this verse with those on the side of weakness that even deviant politicians have been defended by some of their gullible
Keeping the social distance: Our silence on racial differences
On Sunday morning at 7, my cousin Reuben arrives for work at the elderly people’s nursing home on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. He is on time. He always is because back in Zimbabwe, Reuben was a teacher and he kept time.Teachers must lead by example. In Australia, Reuben is no longer a teacher but a nurse aid because his qualifications did not suit the education system there.
Upon arrival at work, the sister-in-charge gives Reuben a list of tasks for the day shift. All morning will be spent bathing, dressing and feeding the old ladies. Reuben has instructions to bath Mrs Margaret O’Donnell in the side ward first because she needs more attention than the others. She can no longer bath, dress, feed or change herself. Incontinence is common in the elderly. Reuben and Mrs O’Donnell have not met before. This is the first time for Reuben to do casual
Constitution, the people’s values
Blessing MathabireConstitutions by virtue of being the wisdom repositories through which people govern themselves, must be a true replica of a people’s values, dignity, beliefs and hope. Values in this sense mean that people’s cultural, social, political, historical, religious and economic values. Constitutions are there to protect a people not