adminHealth director Manangazira’s trial date set
The director of Epidemiology and Disease Control in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dr Portia Manangazira’s trial on allegations of paying facilitation fees to undeserving ministry staff, flouting tender rules and embezzling 3 290 litres worth of diesel coupons, has been set for April this year.
Gardener’s hat gives away US$75k theft
A maid and gardener allegedly stole US$75 000 and R121 000 from their employer last month but were sold out by the gardener’s hat found near the safe in the bedroom.
Long distance runners begin camp
THE two-week training camp for long-distance runners got underway over the weekend in Bulawayo with nine athletes in attendance.
T Freddy awaits ruling
HARARE regional magistrate Mrs Gloria Takundwa will on Friday decide on whether Goodness and Mercy Ministries church leader Tapiwa Freddy has a case to answer when she makes a ruling on his application for discharge at the close of the State’s case.
Courier dumps 695g of cocaine at lodge
INVESTIGATIONS have revealed that the unknown Harare woman believed to be part of a drug trafficking syndicate who recruited and hired an Indian courier who abandoned 695g of cocaine worth over $6,5 million at a city lodge had used an online website for finding unsuspecting drug smugglers.
Platinum firms want export tax deferred
Platinum miners are seeking extension of the grace period on the 5 percent tax on export of semi-processed platinum to give them time to invest in value addition plants.
Zinwa disconnects water to recover $400m debt
The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) has embarked on a massive water disconnection exercise targeting defaulters who are cumulatively owing over $400 million.
Woman up for hijacking truckload of drinks
A 35-year-old woman appeared at Chitungwiza Magistrates court on allegations of teaming up with her three male friends to hijack a truck-load of soft drinks along the Harare-Masvingo highway.
Dimba to return for rebranded bodybuilding tournament
BODY-BUILDER Alister Dimba is looking forward to return to the stage at the Chloride Zimbabwe Mr and Ms Ironman set for Odyssey in Kadoma on May 28.
