admin13 in court for attacking police on patrol in CBD
THIRTEEN people suspected to be part of a gang that attacked police officers on patrol in Harare’s Central Business District have appeared in court.
Change individual attitude for garbage-free cities
Jeffrey Gogo Climate 2019 started off rather positively for the environment sector. The National Clean-Up campaign of January 4 beguiled many, but it isn’t a fluke. It was the first…
‘Act fast on FDI’
Local authorities in Masvingo have been challenged to expedite the processing of investment applications to accelerate socio-economic growth in the province. The call comes after reports that Mwenezi Rural District has been sitting on a multimillion-dollar proposal by South African investors for over two months.
Semwa Dam project resumes
CONSTRUCTION of the $141 million Semwa Dam across Ruya River, which borders Mt Darwin and Rushinga districts, has resumed after Treasury allocated $20 million for the project in the 2019 Budget.
CJ to open legal year
Chief Justice Luke Malaba is today expected to deliver a keynote address to mark the official opening of the 2019 Legal Year at Mashonganyika Building, which houses the Constitutional Court in Harare. The High Court is expected to hear 44 murder cases during the first quarter.
Lightning claims six more lives in Chipinge
Another tragedy has hit Chipinge after five people died and another was critically injured when they were struck by a lightning bolt on Thursday last week. This brings the number of people who have died from lightning strikes in Manicaland since the onset of the rainy season to 18.
‘Red and blue’ as United, Everton triumph over stubborn rivals
Manchester United proved yesterday that their recovery under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is no flash in the pan, with Marcus Rashford pouncing to seal a 1-0 win in a thrilling contest against Tottenham. The two sides went toe-to-toe in an open game but while both teams had multiple chances, United goalkeeper David de Gea proved the difference, making a string of phenomenal saves.
Matiza appoints new Zinara board
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Joel Biggie Matiza has appointed a new board for the Zimbabwe National Road Administration chaired by Engineer Michael Madanha. Eng Madanha is a seasoned engineer who has served as Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development in 2013.
‘Special Class’ tickles many
It all started as a dream to spice up local comedy, harnessing individual talent, with a goal to diversify from the usual “skits” that had dominated the industry of late. With just six episodes on, circulating on social media and via their YouTube channel, hitting over 35 000 views per episode, low-budget comedy series “Special Class” seems to have struck the right chord.
NAAZ upgrade coaches
NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president Tendai Tagara is confident the 27 coaches who are taking up an upgrading course under the tutelage of internationally-acclaimed athletics instructor Volker Herrmann will help transform the sport in the country.