Guard jailed for fatally shooting theft suspect

A former security guard at Ratelshock Tea Estate in Chipinge was sentenced to an effective six months in jail for fatally shooting a suspect who had allegedly stolen irrigation pipes at his workplace.

Chiredzi gets shot in the arm

Chiredzi Town has received nearly $600 000 from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) for upgrading roads in the sugar cane-growing town.

Gems brace for Diamond Challenge

ZIMBABWE’S senior netball team captain Perpetua Siyachitema has warned her side to brace for a tough assignment at the upcoming Diamond Challenge which begins next week in South Africa. Zimbabwe will join hosts South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia for the tournament running from November 27 to December 1.

ZETDC adopts cost-cutting measures

THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has adopted the Reliability Based Maintenance (RBM) strategy as a cost-cutting measure that will enhance network reliability in energy transmission and to boost public confidence.

Simona defends Champion Fillies stakes

SIMONA successfully defended her Champion Fillies stakes when she got the better of three other runners at Borrowdale Racecourse on Sunday.

Madhuku hits ground running in Bikita East

Bikita East National Assembly member Cde Johnson Madhuku (Zanu-PF) has embarked on developmental projects in his constituency in line with the clarion call by President Mnangagwa’s administration for the adoption of the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP).

Chief Bepura dies

CHIEF Bepura (73) from Guruve District, Mashonaland Central Province, has died.

Ethiopia accused of ethnic profiling in anti-graft drive

A senior official in an influential faction of Ethiopia’s ruling coalition on Monday accused Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of ethnic profiling in an anti-corruption drive that has seen scores arrested.

Efforts to fight Ebola resume in DRC after deadly violence

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have resumed efforts to fight a major Ebola outbreak in eastern Beni region after a brief suspension following clashes.

Jessica Howden shines in S. Africa

ZIMBABWE’S female Superbike sensation Jessica Howden made her presence felt during the Midas PE200 & Klinicare PE100 Endurance Race Championships at the Aldo Scribante Circuit in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, at the weekend where she managed to last the distance in the two races that she competed in.

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