Kidnap trio locked up

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Gwanda Correspondent  THREE Beitbridge men have been jailed for 18 months for kidnapping a 16-year-old teenager and holding him hostage for six days for reportedly stealing their cattle. Charity…

Barber ‘rapes’ three-year-old

Sharon Buwerimwe, Court Reporter A 22-YEAR-OLD barber has appeared in court for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl. Eliazel Ncube (22) from Mbembesi allegedly abused the minor after her grandmother asked him…

Report rapist prophets, pastors: Police

Thandeka Moyo, Chronicle Reporter  THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged members of the public to help report sexual abuse cases perpetrated by pastors, prophets and traditional leaders which are reportedly…

‘Empower communities through devolution’

Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent LOCAL authorities have been called to lead economic development in their respective communities in line with the devolution drive and ensure attainment of a middle income economy…

Staff shortages cripple rights commission

Nqobile Tshili, Chronicle Reporter  THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has said it is seriously understaffed to carry out its constitutional mandate.  In an interview, ZHRC acting executive secretary, Mr Vengesai…

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Let’s build confidence in Zim dollar, ramp up production

THE stability of the Zimbabwe dollar will be predicated on a firm support structure anchored on increased production in industry, mining, agriculture, appropriate polices from Government and confidence built by…

Corruption in fuel sector. . . Govt mulls tracking system to plug leakages

Farirai Machivenyika, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has started implementation of a tracking system to stem leakages in the supply of fuel that have exacerbated shortages that are being experienced in the country,…

Samthing Soweto, for Vic Falls Carnival

Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent ORGANISERS of the Victoria Falls Carnival have released the first batch of performers who will entertain revellers during the annual fiesta in December.  South Africa’s DJ Prince…

MISSING LINK. . . Warriors required Bonne’s scoring prowess

Robson Sharuko in Cairo, Egypt AS the Warriors prepared to return home yesterday after their doomed Afcon finals adventure ended in humiliation on Sunday, the hotshot striker who could have…

Econet foresees brighter future for Zimbabwe

Senior Business Reporter THE country’s largest telecommunications firm, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, believes that the country will conquer the immediate economic setbacks and attain a brighter future.  Group chairman, Dr James…

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