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Government intends to abolish the death penalty, with plans already afoot to push for debate on Constitutional amendments to end death by hanging in line with international trends to do away with capital punishment, a Cabinet minister has said.
Parly fast-tracks budget debate
Parliament yesterday fast-tracked debate on the 2019 National Budget which was presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last month to ensure that it sails through before the august House adjourns for Christmas.
ED to launch cattle breeding scheme
President Mnangagwa is tomorrow expected to launch a Livestock Revitalisation Programme at Gandauta Primary School in Chiadzwa, Marange communal lands in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) chief executive Dr Anxious Masuka has said.
Council further extends 50 pc discount offer
Harare City Council has once again extended the 50 percent discount offer to ratepayers and corporates who settle their debts in full to December 31. In an interview, Harare corporate communications manager Mr Michael Chideme said the city decided to listen to the people’s cry for the offer to be extended.
Private equity firms eye David Whitehead
David Whitehead is in serious negotiations with two unnamed investors seeking to inject fresh capital and revive the struggling textile firm, sources familiar with the talks have revealed.
First Lady brings Xmas cheer to needy
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday launched the Christmas Giving Hand programme aimed at assisting vulnerable groups with food hampers as part of the Christmas festivities. Through her organisation, Angel of Hope, in partnership with Higher-Life Foundation, the programme will see 100 children’s homes, 25 old people’s homes and 16 disability institutions receiving food hampers commensurate with their population size.
Japajapa removed from remand
MDC-Alliance activist Paddington Japajapa, who is facing charges of inciting violence, has been removed from remand after his trial failed to commence.
Boy (16) arrested for carjacking
Police have arrested a 16-year-old Dzivaresekwa boy after he allegedly stole a Honda Fit he had hired at Chitubu Shopping Centre in Glen Norah. The suspect was arrested by detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Vehicle Theft Squad (VTS) for theft of motor vehicle as defined in Section 113 (a)(i) of the Criminal law (Codification and Reform Act) Chapter 9:23. CID spokesperson Detective Inspector Portia Chinho confirmed the arrest.
Merspin secures Swiss partners
Bulawayo-based textile concern Merspin Limited, has secured technical partners from Switzerland to redesign the local plant and recommend new equipment for the proposed factory upgrade.
Govt starts retiring youth officers
GOVERNMENT has started retiring 3 384 youth officers as part of the civil service reforms announced in the 2019 National Budget and in line with its Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP). In a statement, Public Service Commission Secretary Ambassador Jonathan Wutawunashe said the retirement criterion was based on one’s requisite qualifications to be engaged as a public officer.