adminNkoana-Mashabane releases statement on expropriation of land
PRETORIA. – The Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform, Ms Maite Nkoana-Mashabane yesterday issued a statement on land expropriation without compensation. In her statement, Minister Nkoana-Mashabane said she had…
Firms heed First Lady’s call
Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent Kwekwe-based companies Zimasco and Sable Chemicals have raised $250 000 for the refurbishment of Kwekwe District Hospital. The move was in response to First Lady Auxillia…
Russian transport plane crashes upon landing in Syria, all 32 on board dead
MOSCOW. – A Russian military transport airplane crashed during landing at Khmeimim Airbase in Syria yesterday, the Russian Defence Ministry said. Six crew members as well as 26 passengers were…
Brain surgery mishap: 700 senior doctors strike at Kenyan hospital
NAIROBI. – Registrars have boycotted work at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi after their colleague was suspended over a botched brain surgery that sparked public outrage. A registrar is…
Public Health Act (Amendment) Bill: Community participation crucial
Itai Rusike Correspondent The opportunity afforded to Zimbabweans to provide input into the supreme health law of the country is refreshing. It is important to have communities come out and…
Gupta Home In India Raided – Reports
NEW DELHI. – Indian media yesterday reported that there has been a massive raid on Gupta businesses and properties by the country’s tax authorities. According to News24, articles translated from…
“We will expropriate buildings”: Jo’burg mayor Mashaba
JOHANNESBURG. – City of Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba says he does not only believe in expropriation, but that he is willing to carry it out – at times without compensation…
Girl dies after mirror falls on her in shoe store: Police
RIVERDALE. – Payless Shoes is offering condolences to the family of a 2-year-old girl who died after a mirror inside one of its suburban Atlanta stores fell on top of…
Fake driver’s licence lands ZEC official in soup
Mashonaland West Bureau A SENIOR Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) official has been arraigned before the courts for allegedly using a fake driver’s licence to secure employment. Austin Ndlovu (47), who…
EMA decries lack of landfills
Blessings Chidakwa Mashonaland West Bureau The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has criticised urban and rural councils that do not have land on which to dispose waste, especially in the current…