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Former Finance minister Tendai Biti yesterday protested against alleged moves by a Harare land developer to run commentaries in the Press on an ongoing court case in violation of the law. Biti made the complaint in a case where he is being accused of verbally assaulting Russian investor Tatiana Aleshina …

Bulawayo legends of the arts, the uncle and nephew duo of Albert Nyathi and Lovemore Majaivana has planned to host gigs that will celebrate their respective birthdays and honour the elderly next month. Dubbed “The Big Celebration”, the gigs have been planned to shine the spotlight on the needs of …

Police have identified six people who perished Friday night after a haulage truck accident at the 36km peg along the Harare-Mukumbura road around 8pm. The six were identified as Otilia Mwanandimai (35) of Unit H, Seke, Tildanence Kanengoni (24) of Seke, Irene Chirume (63) of Seke, Phisolia Hatitongwe (7), Charity …

Zimbabwe’s populist leaders say they are putting in place plans to extend “re-integration support” to thousands of South Africa based citizens targeted for the rich neighbour’s pending mass deportations sometime next year. This is despite the country failing to deliver on promises to deliver almost similar support towards millions of …

By Wendy KusemaA 25-year-old Guruve man has appeared at the Bindura magistrate court facing allegations of trying to rape his 61-year-old mother. Prosecuting, Edward Katsvairo told the court that Fact Dire allegedly tried to rape his mother Nester Shereni (61) sometime in September this year. He said on 3 September, …

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has brought his bitter rival Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga to his knees — literally and metaphorically — at the crucial Zanu PF congress which ended in Harare yesterday. OWEN GAGARE  After a brutal political battle following the 2017 military coup which propelled Mnangagwa to power, characterised by plotting, …

Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has accused government of gross human rights violations after he was yesterday barred from visiting incarcerated party legislators Job Sikhala (Zengeza West), Godfrey Sithole (Chitungwiza North) and 13 others who were arrested in Nyatsime in June over allegations of inciting violence. …

The government has ordered Grade 7 pupils to continue attending school, this after their final examinations ended on Monday this week. The ministry of primary and secondary education says Grade 7 pupils must go through what it calls a “Life Orientation Programme”, but teachers’ unions are critical, saying no consultations …

The euphoria has reached fever pitch and the wave is sweeping across the country. But unlike previous seasons – mainstream watchers and chasers of fun have not yet caught on. They are still waiting for the ostentatious and noisy debuts of the big restaurants, nightclubs and open air hangouts, which …

Zimdancehall artist Tawanda ‘Seh Calaz’  Mumanyi has cried out for peace to prevail in Mbare.The chanter says he is troubled by the ongoing running battles being induced by fights over flea market stalls. Posting on his Facebook page, Calaz lamented injuries being inflicted on innocent people such as children, women …