Harare magistrate Bianca Makwande is expected to receive results of a mental assessment she invoked on MDC Alliance’s Harare West legislator Joanna Mamombe in terms of section 26 (2) (b) of the Mental Health Act this morning. Makwande commuted her to Chikurubi Maximum prison a fortnight ago so that she …
Read More »Mnangagwa Introduces Roller Meal Cash Grants
Vulnerable households will start receiving cash grants pegged at a higher level than the price of roller meal to enable them to source the basic commodity from any place of their choice, President Mnangagwa has said.Government recently stopped the subsidy on roller meal after realisation that some top officials and …
Read More »George Floyd Murder Suspect Freed On US$1m Bail
The former US police officer charged with the murder of unarmed black man George Floyd has been released from prison on bail.Derek Chauvin posted a $1m (£774,000) bond and was released on Wednesday morning, court records show.The white officer was filmed pressing his knee on Mr Floyd’s neck for almost …
Read More »JP, Sha Sha Nominated For Top Awards
Zimbabwean musicians Jah Prayzah and Sha Sha have been nominated for the prestigious 2020 African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA).Jah Prayzah has been nominated on the Entertainer of the Year category together other superstars including Burna Boy, WizKid, Innoss B, Diamond Platinumz, Rayvanny, Yemi Alade, Tiwa Savage, Harmonize and Eddy Kenzo.Sha …
Read More »Djokovic Struggles Into French-Open Semis
World number one Novak Djokovic overcame early physical struggles to beat Pablo Carreno Busta and reach the French Open semi-finals.The Serb arrived on court with tape on his neck, repeatedly massaged his left biceps and grimaced on his way to losing the first set, but went on to win 4-6 …
Read More »Nakamba boost for Logarušić
Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba will be part of the of Warriors squad to travel to Malawi for Sunday’s friendly game.The 26-year-old is on his way to Zimbabwe as confirmed by the his Instagram post this morning.His availability will be a welcome boost for coach Zdravko Logarušić, who might not …
Read More »Mnangagwa Orders Tribunal For ZACC Commissioner Muchegwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has proclaimed a three member tribunal of inquiry into the fitness of Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner Frank Muchegwa to remain holding office following allegations of corruption. This proclamation is contained in Statutory Instrument 228 of 2020, which seeks to inquire into his fitness to continue holding office. …
Read More »Gomba Blasted For Inappropriate Dressing In Court
Former Harare Mayor Herbert Gomba was on Wednesday afternoon blasted by Harare magistrate Trynos Utahwashe for dressing inappropriately before the court. Gomba had turned up for routine remand over a matter he is being charged for criminal abuse of office after he used his mayoral position to illegally alter an …
Read More »Bail Alteration Ruling For Mahere, Colleagues Next Week
Harare magistrate Trynos Utahwashe will next week hand down his judgment on three applications made on behalf of MDC-A spokesperson Fadzai Mahere and six of her colleagues after they were granted $5 000 bail each on allegations of inciting public violence on July 31 this year. The six are Jessca …
Read More »BREAKING NEWS: Court Orders Immediate Release Of Joana Mamombe From Prison
Harare West legislator Joana Mamombe has been released from prison. This was announced by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights this afternoon. “Our dedicated team of lawyers led by Alec Muchadehama… ended the detention of Harare West MP Joana Mamombe by obtaining a court order issued by Justice Muremba for …
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