Hang me, Chivi serial rapist begs court

Martha Leboho Masvingo Correspondent A 31-year-old Chivi serial rapist and self-proclaimed member of the Satanic world yesterday stunned the Masvingo Regional Court after he begged the presiding magistrate to pass…

‘Make Mutare a gateway again’

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau Manicaland has to work hard to restore Mutare’s status as the historical gateway for Zimbabwe, Botswana and Democratic Republic of Congo, an official has said. Speaking…

Zanu-PF sets tough conditions for primary poll candidates

Walter Mswazie Masvingo correspondent The ZANU-PF leadership in Masvingo has set tough conditions for candidates wishing to contest in the party’s primary elections to guard against attracting leaders with a…

9 arrested over MDC-T violence

NINE people, including Bulawayo deputy mayor Gift Banda and two other councillors, have been arrested in connection with violence that rocked MDC-T provincial offices in the city on Sunday, which left more than 15 people injured. Violent skirmishes that lasted for over two hours broke out as party supporters clashed along factional lines.

Chinese leader stresses focus of developing high-quality economy

BEIJING. — Chinese President Xi Jinping said yesterday the focus of high-quality economic development should be placed on transforming and upgrading industries. Efforts should be made to strengthen and improve…

Axcil Jefferies off to a flyer

THE 2018 motor racing season could not have started off better for ace Zimbabwean driver Axcil Jefferies and his new German teammate Carrie Shriener. After a very successful debut year…

Pochettino faces defining moment

LONDON. – Mauricio Pochettino faces a defining moment as the Tottenham boss aims to join the managerial elite by masterminding a famous Champions League soccer triumph against Juventus tonight. The…

ZimParks boss acquitted in $3m saga

Tendai Rupapa Senior Court Reporter Former Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority director-general Mr Edson Chidziya, accused of concealing an audit report in 2015, which exposed the theft of 56…

Gigaba furious at “denial of birthright” by Engcobo Church

JOHANNESBURG. – South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has slammed the Mancoba Seven Angels Ministry in Engcobo for forbidding its members from having identity documents, and not allowing children…

Sri Lanka declares emergency to quell anti-Muslim riots

COLOMBO. – Sri Lanka yesterday declared a nationwide state of emergency to quell anti-Muslim riots that have killed at least two people and damaged dozens of mosques and homes. “The…