adminGMB manager, wife arrested
A GRAIN Marketing Board (GMB) Gweru depot manager and his wife have been arrested for fraud after they allegedly transferred over $25 000 into the depot’s account before demanding the same amount in cash. Lazarus Vhengere and his wife Tanatsiwa Munyanyiwa appeared before Gweru magistrate Mr Progress Murandu last week for initial remand.
Illegal fuel dealer jailed
A MUTARE man has been slapped with 30 days in prison by a citymagistrate after he was found selling diesel without a licence. Temptation Makorera (23) of house number 4 Murahwa Industrial Site, Green Market, Sakubva, was charged with contravening Section 29(1) of the Petroleum Act (Chapter 13:22).
Gweru avails 500 vending stalls
GWERU City Council has availed over 500 vending stalls to accommodate vendors who have been selling their products at undesignated points. In an interview last week, the city council’s spokesperson, Mr Manford Gambiza, said the local authority recently removed illegal vendors from the central business district (CBD) pavements following a typhoid outbreak.
Zim Korfball team in a fix
Rashiwe Murisa Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE’s dream of participating in their maiden World Korfball Championships is hanging in the balance as the Zimbabwe Korfball Federation are struggling to raise the affiliation…
Serena shooting for Slam history
Serena Williams has adopted a low profile ahead of the Australian Open, but rival players admit the American’s shadow looms large in Melbourne as she eyes a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam tennis crown.
Phil Masinga dies
JOHANNESBURG. — Former Leeds United and South African soccer star Phil “Chippa” Masinga has died, aged 49. The South African international striker spent two years at Elland Road, but passed…
Al Ahly in controversial win
JOHANNESBURG. — Controversial decisions helped record eight-time CAF Champions League winners Al Ahly defeat V Club 2-0 Saturday in their opening group-stage clash. The Tunisian referee gave a straight red…
Chitungwiza needs $1 million for Muda Dam
Chitungwiza Municipality requires $1 million to hire an independent consultant to conduct feasibility studies for the proposed Muda Dam, an official has said. The proposed dam, which is situated in Mahusekwa, approximately 40 kilometres south of Chitungwiza, is estimated to cost $350 million.
Herentals spread wings
Tadious Manyepo Sports Reporter IN a bid to conform to the Premier Soccer League’s club licensing policy, Herentals have moved to form junior developmental structures across the country as the…
Black ignorance, not black skin
It is not enough for us Africans to look at the system and react with rage, apathy, stereotypy, paranoia, suspicion, depression or mania. We cannot confront this system with bourgeoisie nationalism either. We need strategy, not emotion.