Mangwe cattle breeders get their dues

Factmore Dzobo

Mrs Vikani Moyo of Green Fields Village in Mangwe district braves the scorching heat as she begins a 30km journey, driving her two thin cattle for fattening at Smith Block feedlot in Marula. 

National Quality Regulatory Authority on the cards

Oliver Kazunga

Plans are under way to set up a National Quality Regulatory Authority which will set standards by which companies will test the quality of imported goods, an official said yesterday.

High Court retains special verdicts on Chiwundura killer

Midlands Bureau Chief

THE High Court which was on circuit in Gweru recently retained special verdicts on a Chiwundura man who killed his sister-in-law by striking the now deceased’s head several times with an axe and a Gokwe woman who murdered her two granddaughters by smashing their heads on to the ground.

MDC-T candidate accused of using Mimosa’s name to campaign

Midlands Correspondent

MDC-T aspiring candidate for Gweru’s Ward 14, Mr Sailus Mutendeudzwa is reportedly luring the electorate to vote for him while promising them jobs and other benefits from the giant platinum mine, Mimosa Mining Company.

Jeys speaks on traffic ambassador role

Entertainment Reporter

Prominent Bulawayo Marabi musician, Jeys Marabini says he wishes to use his influence as an artiste to decrease the carnage on the country’s roads especially during holidays.

NewZim Steel takeoff further delayed

New Zimbabwe Steel (formerly Ziscosteel) will not be resuming operations soon as new equipment should first be installed to replace the existing machinery which is now obsolete, a cabinet Minister has said.

Western Panthers cling to top spot

Ricky Zililo

WESTERN Panthers clung on top of the Zimbo Under-21 Rugby Cup log despite playing to a 14-14 draw with title favourites Busters in a match played at Hartsfield Stadium at the weekend.

Youth vote important in next election

Prosper Ndlovu

AS preparations for the forthcoming elections hot up, political parties are aiming to capitalise on the youth vote.

Pupils concerned over Zimsec’s decision to withhold results

Masvingo Correspondent

ORDINARY level students at Zimuto High School in Masvingo have expressed concern over Zimsec’s decision to withhold their results over allegations of cheating.

Man jailed for assaulting sister-in-law

Plumtree Correspondent

A 30-year-old man from Bulilima District has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for assaulting his sister-in-law accusing her of keeping away information about his wife’s whereabouts.