adminBeware two global health scares
Perspective Stephen Mpofu WHEN drugs that are supposed to hunt with the hounds to save lives start also proverbially to run with the hares, global concern is roused.
Call me ‘president’: Tsvangirai
Prosper Dembedza Harare Bureau MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday forced his party supporters to chant “yes president” whenever he makes a point in a desperate move to command respect in his…
Chinamasa calls for transparency in mining sector
From Oliver Kazunga in Victoria Falls FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Cde Patrick Chinamasa has called for transparency in the mining industry as he accused most players in the sector…
Power imports plans ruled out
Leonard Ncube Victoria Falls Reporter THE government has no plans to import power despite shortages in the country because of the depressed regional grid, Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa…
Bashed for wearing makeup
Lethokuhle Moyo Court Reporter A MAN saw red after his wife applied makeup while making herself beautiful for a friend’s wedding. Siphephile Ndlovu, 35, of Pumula East in Bulawayo, told a…
Police intensify stop, search operations
Auxilia Katongomara Chronicle Reporter POLICE in Bulawayo say they will arrest members of the public who are found with weapons following an increase in robbery and murder cases in the city.
Detectives ‘rob’ vendor
Faith Mabuto Midlands Reporter TWO police detectives were yesterday arraigned before Gweru magistrate Mildred Matuvi facing allegations of robbing a female street vendor and her boyfriend of over $1,000.
Severely assaulted for confronting hubby
Court Reporter A BULAWAYO woman was allegedly severely assaulted by her husband after asking him where he had spent the night, a magistrate has heard. Thinkwell Moyo, 30, of Mahatshula…
‘Women not safe in cities’
Daisy Jeremani Gender Editor MANY organisations are working on eradicating violence against women but they tend to concentrate on private not public spaces. It is against this background that Action Aid…
Prophet jailed 15 years for killing soldier
Patrick Chitumba Midlands Bureau Chief A REDCLIFF prophet who stabbed a soldier to death following a misunderstanding in a bar, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. Akim Chirwa, 27,…