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MEDICAL aid societies that have arrears with doctors and hospitals of more than 60 days have been given a two-month ultimatum to pay up or have their licences revoked, Health
Violence perpetrators warned
Midlands Bureau Chief
BULAWAYO High Court judge, Justice Martin Makonese, has warned would-be perpetrators of political violence to expect no mercy from the courts as the country heads for harmonised elections expected this year.
He said the judiciary was ready to ensure that elections were held under a peaceful atmosphere that will help usher a new era of peace, national unity and stability.
Parents petition Minister over extra lessons
Leonard Ncube
Chronicle Reporter
PARENTS from Bulawayo who are complaining about teachers cashing in on extra lessons, have presented a petition to the Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture.
The petition was presented to the ministry’s deputy Minister, Dr Lazarus Dokora, at a Zanu-PF rally at Stanley Square in Makokoba on Sunday.
MDC-T demands cash from aspiring candidates
Freedom Mupanedemo
Midlands Correspondent
MDC-T aspiring Members of Parliament and councillors have accused their party of trying to discourage them from filing nomination papers amid reports that the party is demanding between $35 and $180 from aspiring candidates.
Those aspiring to be councillors are expected to pay $35 each while aspiring MPs are supposed to pay $180 each.
Woman demands maintenance from two men
Masvingo Correspondent
A 23-year-old woman from Masvingo’s Mucheke suburb left the court in stitches when she demanded maintenance from two men.
Spate of child deaths in Zvishavane sends mothers into panic
Midlands Correspondent
There is panic in Zvishavane town following the death of four children in one week after they were immunised at Mandava Clinic.
Policy on pregnant students unfair
Jephiter Tsamwi
Zimbabwe is internationally recognised as one of the few exemplary countries with a spectacular education system, and with the highest literacy rate in Africa.
Jeys begins work on acoustic album
Entertainment Reporter
Prominent marabi maestro, Jeys Marabini has begun work on his acoustic album. Marabini feels a switch to the acoustic guitar will improve the quality of his music.
Although the album will also be released locally, it will mainly be targeted at the international market, which Marabini feels he has not been able to penetrate.
Miller Music tour kicks off on high note
Entertainment Reporter
The Miller Music tour on Saturday started off on a high note at Horizon club with a host of local DJs entertaining an appreciative crowd.
Clashes continue for fifth day in Egypt
Police have fired tear-gas at protesters in downtown Cairo, just hours after President Mohamed Morsi declared a state of emegency and a curfew in three Suez Canal cities.
Yesterday was the fifth consecutive day of street violence in Egypt. There were reports that one person was killed; he was not taking part in the protests, but was hit by a stray gunshot.
Protests began last week to mark the second anniversary of the revolution that toppled longtime president Hosni Mubarak; nearly 50 people have been killed so far.