adminBail ruling for Jere today
Herald Reporter Businessman Farai Jere is expected in court today for his bail ruling on fraud charges involving zesa’s smart meters worth US$3 566 878. Jere was arrested last week,…
TikTok takes Trump head on over ban order
WASHINGTON. — Chinese-owned video-sharing firm TikTok plans to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration over an executive order banning transactions with the Chinese app in the US, the company has said.
Over 20 countries to buy Russia’s coronavirus vaccine
MOSCOW. — More than 20 countries have made requests to purchase over 1 billion doses of Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus candidate vaccine despite safety concerns, according to Russia’s sovereign wealth fund which is bankrolling the project.
African free trade deal will unlock opportunities
In March 2018, over 40 countries convened in Kigali, Rwanda, to sign the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement (AfCFTA).
20-year jail cut not enough: Gumbura
Political activist Hopewell Chin’ono has petitioned the High Court to overturn the remand magistrate’s latest decision to deny him bail on the grounds of changed circumstances.
Non-interference in internal affairs hallmark of China’s Zim policy
The Standard carried an article on 23 August by a Mr Tawanda Majoni. By questioning Anjin’s return, the author falsely claims the Chinese government is somehow involved in Anjin’s business deals and conflicts in the country, which is a distortion and smearing of the Chinese foreign policy towards Zimbabwe. The piece is full of unfounded accusations, conjectures and sheer lies, proving nothing, but an appalling lack of common sense and self-confidence.
Pomona dump clouds Harare’s waste management strategy
Zimbabwe capital, Harare is once again staring down a waste management crisis following the raging fires that engulfed the infamous Pomona dumpsite, sparking outrage among residents in northern and western suburbs in the city.
Messi huge salary could elbow out PSG
LONDON. — Lionel Messi’s enormous salary means a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer is ‘’impossible,’’ while a move to Manchester City could also have to pass Financial Fair Play rules.
Leadership vacuum in city
With its mayor, half the councillors in one committee, two departmental directors and several senior employees out on bail and forbidden to enter municipal premises, Harare City Council has made many acting appointments to function.
Jari determined to fulfil Olympic dream
LONG-DISTANCE runner, Munyaradzi Jari, says he is not letting the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic derail his efforts to fulfil his dream of qualifying for the Olympic Games.