Five things you should know about Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s greatest writers of all time

One of Africa’s most celebrated authors Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o has passed away. The Kenyan writer and academic was 87 years old. Having published his first novel – Weep Not Child –…

BANKER’S FIVE CARS SEIZED AS COPS PROBE US$2,3M FRAUD CASE

A BANKER, who allegedly manipulated the banking system he was supposed to protect and created fake accounts to swindle his employer of about US$2,3million, has had his fleet of five cars seized as part of investigations into his criminal enterprise.

WOMAN JAILED FOR DRAWING BLOOD FROM SCHOOLGIRL

A GOKWE woman has been jailed for two years after she was convicted of a bizarre incident in which she drew some blood from a 10-year-old schoolgirl.

Churchill high fire: Bulldogs fight back

THE Churchill Alumni Association has started mobilising funds to rebuild Churchill High School’s Winston Hostel, which was destroyed by fire on Monday afternoon.

CHINHOYI COUNCILLORS GET ALLOWANCES FOR TRIPS, FAIL TO TRAVEL

TWO Chinhoyi Councillors were given allowances to travel for two business conferences, one in Saudi Arabia and another one in Gweru, yet none of them made the trips.

PRISON OFFICER RAPES TEENAGE LOVER AT CHIKURUBI

A PRISON officer is being accused of allegedly raping a teenager at Chikurubi Prison Camp on Monday.

‘Media should reflect society honestly’

THE media should function as a symbolic eye that mirrors society, providing an honest reflection of society as opposed to past tendencies where some local journalists made it a habit to demonise the country in cahoots with foreign media, President Mnangagwa has said.

President mourns Sebakwe River accident victims

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has sent a condolence message to the families of 12 people who died in a horrific accident which occurred at the 200km peg along the Harare-Bulawayo highway on Tuesday.

ALL EYES ON COURTNEY

COURTNEY Jongwe is in the final phase of her preparations for the Miss World grand finale which is set for Saturday at the Hyderabad International Exhibition Centre in India.

World Bank pledges funds to stimulate Zim economy

THE World Bank has commended Zimbabwe for taking some difficult but necessary measures aimed at transforming the economy, pledging to provide financing to stimulate growth and reduce poverty.

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