admin2020 in retrospect: MDC-led council show true colours
THE year2020 will go down in the history of the MDC-led Harare City Council as the worst under its leadership. The year exposed existing massive corruption, land scams, leadership crisis, arrests, demolitions and of course the ‘usual’ poor service delivery, which is in the DNA of the MDC.
EU, China eye talks deal
China hopes lengthy negotiations for an investment deal with the European Union can wrap up at an “early date”, a foreign ministry spokesman said yesterday.
Banned kombis devise new ways of operation
Banned kombis have devised new tricks and methods of illegally operating as they evade arrest in Harare and its satellite towns.
Monthly payouts for vulnerable increased
Humanitarian assistance allowances for vulnerable persons hit by Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown has been raised from $300 to $800 per month and another increase is planned for next month.
More girls raped on Christmas — police
SEVERAL girls were raped in separate incidents countrywide while they were celebrating Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays at parties and gatherings.
Tribute to Foster Dongozi
Foster Vulindlela Dongozi’s death was a shocking news to accept. Nevertheless we believe that death has always to do with destiny. I also believe that presently, my Comrade Foster Dongozi with his high sense of humour would be asking : “Gabriel, am I really dead?”
Karuru and Co tired of relegation
JOHANNESBURG. — Black Leopards Zimbabwean forward Ovidy Karuru says players at the club are tired of fighting relegation and are aiming for a top eight place in the DStv South African Premiership football this season.
Alibaba’s plan fails
Alibaba shares slumped 9 percent to their lowest since June on Monday, as the firm’s upsized US$10 billion buyback programme failed to ease concerns about a regulatory crackdown on co-founder Jack Ma’s e-commerce and financial empire.
Prosecutor under probe over suspect’s bail
Law officer Mr Douglas Chesa, who consented to bail for suspected armed robber Douglas Mutenda on December 8, is now under probe after detectives from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) filed a complaint against him.
Denver’s shot at redemption
UNTIL Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic proposed a practice match between his CHAN provisional squad and Ngezi Platinum Stars three weeks ago, midfielder Denver Mukamba never saw himself making a return into the Warriors fold.