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Thupeyo Muleya-Beitbridge Bureau A 48-year-old Zimbabwean man has been sentenced to two years’ imprisonment by the Polokwane Specialised Commercial Crimes Court for smuggling cigarettes worth R416 070 into South Africa. Max Chingachirere was arrested on September 22 by the police in Roedtan under Waterberg District after his vehicle was found loaded with illicit cigarettes. Limpopo […]

Bongani Ndlovu, Online Writer NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe employees on Friday morning embarked on a clean-up campaign in Bulawayo’s city centre. President Mnangagwa launched the national clean-up programme in December 2018 based on moral persuasion urging all citizens to clean their environment between 8 am and 10 am on the first Friday of every month. […]

Online Reporter Justice Lavender Makoni sitting with Justice Joseph Musakwa and George Chiweshe all unanimously concurred and dismissed the ZPC appeal for lack of merit and upheld the High Court judgement by Justice Paul Siyabonga Msithu handed down in January this year after a fully contested trial in September 2022. In a comprehensive 42 page […]

Midlands Bureau THE US$87 million Vungu Dam project in Silobela, Midlands province is set to present locals with numerous benefits, ranging from irrigation, clean water supply, employment creation and a boost in tourism. The project is on course with contractors racing against time to ensure the project is completed within the projected timeframe as the […]

Online Reporter Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has raised tax and bonus tax-free thresholds in a bid to provide much-needed relief to ordinary Zimbabweans whose incomes have been eroded by inflation. Unveiling the 2024 National Budget that largely reflects the Government’s commitment to fostering a more equitable society at the […]

Bongokuhle Moyo, [email protected] THE City of Bulawayo had interruptions in raw water delivery from Ncema via Fernhill for treatment at Criterion due to a power surge on  Wednesday, 29th November 2023 at Ncema and Fernhill. In a statement Town Clerk Christopher Dube said, “The City of Bulawayo would like to advise members of the public […]

Kudzai Gaveni Online Writer AN elderly woman (63) allegedly teamed up with her 16-year-old granddaughter to beat her husband to death with a log and a cooking stick. In a statement on X, police said Mavis Murungwa had a domestic dispute with Tinaye Goka (63) after he destroyed kitchen utensils and a goat pen. The […]

Kudzai Gaveni Online Writer POLICE launched a manhunt for a woman who sexually abused a juvenile. In a statement, police said Diana Nyanyaza (20) assaulted a male juvenile (9) in September 2023 in Chivhu. Police said the suspect was last seen at 1678 Westwood, Chivhu. “The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to […]

Midlands Bureau Chief A PROMINENT Gweru-based businessman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of stock theft. Appearing before Gweru magistrate Mr Langton Ndokera facing one count of stock theft was Tafadzwa Chokoto (29) of Woodlands Phase 2 in Gweru. Chokoto pleaded not guilty but was convicted after a full trial. […]

Leonard Ncube , Online Reporter SOUTH Africa’s Airlink on Tuesday launched direct flights between Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park in South Africa, providing seamless options for travellers between the two iconic destinations. The launch was conducted at the Victoria Falls International Airport when the Airlink aircraft from Kruger National Park landed for the first […]

Sifelani Tsiko, Environment Editor A Zimbabwean wildlife ranger – Jealous Mpofu has received a prestigious award honour from Britain’s Prince William for his outstanding service to the protection of painted dogs which are under threat in Zimbabwe and most other countries in Africa. Mpofu, 54, a chief tracker at Painted Dog Conservation (PDC) at Hwange National […]

Bruce Chikuni , Harare Bureau CAPS United 3-1 Herentals FORMER champions Caps United ended a frustrating 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season on a high after beating Herentals College 3-1 at the National Sports Stadium in Harare yesterday. With all eyes at Barbourfields where Ngezi Platinum were taking over from FC Platinum as Zimbabwe […]

Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter THE Chevrons suffered what could be their most embarrassing defeat in international cricket after they were humiliated by Uganda in a T20 World Cup Qualifier Africa 2023 in Namibia earlier today. Zimbabwe lost the match by five wickets, their second defeat in three matches. After they were sent in to bat first, […]

Eddie Chikamhi, Senior Sports Reporter THE Gaza area of Chivhu came to a standstill yesterday as the people celebrated one of their illustrious sons George Chigova for one last time before his body was lowered at Chivhu Cemetery in Chikomba District in the afternoon yesterday. Thousands, including former and current football players, football supporters and […]