Onus on proof in civil, criminal trials
Trust Maanda Legal Position IN court proceedings, there is what is called burden of proof. It is sometimes known as onus of proof. This refers to who has the responsibility…
Man ordered to vacate parents’ home after sibling dispute
Solomon Bhumu Post Reporter A long-running family dispute over a house in Florida, recently ended at the Mutare Civil Court, where a 48-year-old man was ordered to vacate his late…
Intern steals laptop from Information ministry
Lovemore Kadzura Weekender Reporter A JOURNALISM intern attached to the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services at the Chipinge Government Complex has been arrested after allegedly stealing a laptop…
Arsenal heading for easy Premier League title: Merson
PAUL Merson believes Arsenal will go on to win the Premier League easily after they blew in-form Aston Villa away with a “statement” 4-1 win at the Emirates Stadium. The…
Stories that defined 2025 in sport
AS 2025 draws to a close, Sky Sports looks back at the sporting stories that defined the year, including Rory McIlroy finding the missing piece to the puzzle, Luke Littler’s…
Middle East entered new era of conflict in 2025
Farhad Ibragimov Without a doubt, 2025 proved to be one of the most intense years for the Middle East in the past decades, marking a definitive shift from “managed crises”…
Stepfather in dock over alleged abuse of minor
Solomon Bhumu Weekender Reporter A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Dangamvura has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Mutare Magistrates’ Court on indecent assault charges, after allegedly forcing his 12-year-old…
Disaster management in the age of disinformation, misinformation
Ray Bande Senior Reporter AT the height of Cyclone Idai in 2019, images and video clips of disasters that had occurred overseas were widely circulated locally on social media, purporting…
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Beyond 2025’s struggles, a nation’s dream endures
AS we close the chapter on 2025, the year has left behind a mixed bag of triumphs and disappointments. From the struggles of the national football team to the resilience…











