admin‘JMN Airport needs more traffic’
Bulawayo Bureau Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport here is underutilised. There is little air traffic, although the airport can handle wide-bodied aircraft. At a plenary session during the recent tourism…
Minister’s ex-aide arrested
Nyore Madzianike Senior Court Reporter A personal assistant to a Cabinet Minister allegedly swindled the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) of over 19 000 litres of fuel and a vehicle…
Editorial Comment: Building better must be the story of Idai-hit areas
The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced that it has released US$24 million for the reconstruction of infrastructure destroyed by Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge. The bank’s board was in…
Machaya must face trial, rules High Court
Former Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Jason Machaya has to wait for his trial on charges of criminal abuse of office to be completed before he can seek a review by a higher court or appeal, the High Court has ruled.
Police arrest 6 000 illegal miners in 11 months
Bulawayo Bureau Police have arrested over 6 000 artisanal miners in 11 months for violence and environmental degradation. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Deputy Minister Michael Madiro said this last…
Parly, USAID in US$10m deal
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Parliament is set to renew its partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) after the expiry of a previous agreement in July last…
Zisco boss Gowo retires
Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent Ziscosteel chief executive Mr Alois Gowo has retired from the parastatal after serving for 35 years. Zisco acting board chair Dr Gift Mugano confirmed the retirement…
Ferocious Fury batters hapless Wilder
LAS VEGAS. —Tyson Fury produced the most destructive performance of his boxing life to end Deontay Wilder’s five-year reign as WBC heavyweight world champion in seven thrilling rounds of their…
Beitbridge gets $5,2m for projects
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Government has released $5,2 million for devolution to the Municipality of Beitbridge for projects jointly identified by the council and residents. Town clerk Mr Loud Ramakgapola…
Farmers told to upgrade grain storage facilities
Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau FARMERS should upgrade their grain storage and drying facilities to avoid losses, amid indications that about two million tonnes of maize were rejected by the Grain…