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MP sues seed company over botched deal
Takunda Maodza
MHONDORO Ngezi legislator Cde Bright Matonga is suing Seedco Zimbabwe (Pvt) Limited for over US$300 000 after the company allegedly breached a farming contract entered during the 2010/2011 farming season. In summons filed at the High Court, Cde Matonga alleges that on November 02, 2010,
Sri Lanka to ban maids going to Saudi Arabia
Sri Lanka will gradually stop allowing women to work as housemaids in Saudi Arabia after a Sri Lankan was executed in the country over the death of an infant in her care, the Colombo government said.
Arrest corrupt policemen, public urged
Mercy Mujakachi
POLICE have urged members of the public to effect citizen arrest on officers that demand bribes and commuter omnibus crews that pay them.
Speaking at a crime awareness campaign in Bulawayo yesterday, National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba expressed concern over the increased incidents of police corruption, especially at roadblocks.
“At roadblocks a lot of corruption is happening in full view of passengers, especially in kombis. When you see it happening, effect a citizen arrest on both the driver and police officer. Alternatively members of the public can take down the registration number of the kombi, force number of the police officer, which is usually printed in the chest, take note of the time and place of incident and report at your nearest police station,” said Asst Comm Charamba.OMs, Western Panthers clash in Zimbo Cup final
Ricky Zililo
A mouthwatering Zimbo Under-20 rugby cup final is on this afternoon when Old Miltonians take on city rivals Western Panthers at Hartsfield Ground.
Prevalence of child rape alarming
Temba Dube
THE country has recorded an increase in sexual abuse and domestic violence cases in the last two years, with about 70 percent of rape victims being children.
Police said relatives and neighbours perpetrated a majority of rape cases, while domestic violence has been linked to increased use of technology like cellphones and social networks that include Facebook and Twitter.
Speaking at a police crime awareness campaign in Bulawayo yesterday, the national coordinator of the Victim Friendly Unit (VFU) Assistant Commissioner Isabella Sergio said it was worrying that children continued to bear the brunt of sexual offences.
Split looms in Traditional Medical Practitioners’ Council of Zimbabwe
Leonard Ncube
THE Traditional Medical Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe (TMPC) is headed for a split after executive members based in Bulawayo and the Matabeleland region complained that the head office was sidelining them.
Sources from within the council said at some point, it was suggested that a board that would look into cultural issues specifically for Matabeleland region be set up, but the idea failed because of lack of support from the head office.
The sources said no member from Matabeleland region attended any meeting of the council last year although the Traditional Leaders’ Act specifies that there should be quarterly meetings attended by executive members.
New Moments Gold Mine commissioned
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Cabinet approves revised constitution
Harare Bureau
THE Cabinet committee on the new constitution yesterday adopted the revised draft following amendments proposed by the principals.
Keeper Mweene hero as Zambia hold Nigeria
Zambia goalkeeper Kennedy Mweene scored a controversial late penalty as Zambia came from behind to draw 1-1 with Nigeria in Group C of the Africa Cup of Nations.