adminHoping for a better Xmas . . .
The excitement over the appointment of a new cleaner, leaner and energetic Cabinet is still upon us and the champagne bottles continue to pop. But incumbents now need to shake off the hangover from the partying to get down to real business.
Man stabbed in beer brawl
A 28-year-old gold miner from Shurugwi has been jailed five years for stabbing a villager with an okapi knife in a misunderstanding over the sharing of traditional beer during a communal work project.
Govt bans public gatherings
GOVERNMENT has with immediate effect banned public gatherings and food vending in Harare as part of measures to contain the cholera and typhoid outbreak.
Econet joins fight against cholera
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has mounted a massive public awareness campaign to fight the cholera crisis in the country, which is reported to have already claimed 21 lives.
New Cabinet reflects leader who puts country before party
Cabinet choices are critical to the success or failure of any government. The government should operate for the people by the people.
Bid to spite whistle-blower backfires on Zimra official
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has suspended its commissioner responsible for investigations Charles Jaure with immediate effect after he was implicated in a bribery case in which he allegedly demanded a bribe from a whistle-blower who had exposed improper financial dealings at NetOne.
Political will can spur agricultural research
The meeting between President Mnangagwa and International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) director-general Dr Martin Kropff on Tuesday this week demonstrates the much-needed political will that can have a profound and positive impact on Zimbabwe’s agricultural research opportunities.
Messenger of Court demolishes fraudsters’ houses
The Messenger of Court yesterday demolished three houses belonging to suspected fraudsters who allegedly swindled home-seekers of thousands of dollars through selling them stands along Amalinda Road in Suncrest Park, which belongs to Crest Breeders International.
Spurs keeper Lloris banned from driving
LONDON. — Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been fined £50 000 and banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to one count of drink-driving at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
Brazil hammer El Salvador
WASHINGTON. — Richarlison capped his first full start for Brazil by scoring twice as the South American soccer giants thrashed El Salvador 5-0 at the FedEx Field on Tuesday.