9 Perish Along Masvingo Road On Easter Friday

Police have confirmed the death of nine people and injury of 31 others following a traffic accident at the 192km peg along the Harare-Masvingo road, Friday morning. The accident occurred at around 6am when a Nissan Caravan with 18 passengers on board collided with another minibus carrying 22 passengers resulting, …

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Koffi Olomide, Mafikizolo Gig: Ten Days To Go

In exactly 10 days, the City of Kadoma will be transformed into a giant festival venue as African music greats Koffi Olomide, Jah Prayzah and the duo of Mafikizolo headline the African Explosion gig to be held at Odyssey Hotel. A myriad of supporting acts are also on the line-up …

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ZINWA Hikes Water Tariffs

Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has with effect from April increased tariffs for its treated and raw water to match the rising costs of fuel, electricity, treatment chemicals. In a statement, Zinwa said it was guided by the need to strike a balance between service provision, that is actually making …

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Eighth Post Cabinet Press Briefing : Tuesday 4 April 2023

1.0  2023 Independence Anniversary Celebrations & Children’s Party Cabinet received an update on the status of preparations for the 2023 Independence Anniversary and Children’s Party Celebrations, as presented by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon J.G. Moyo, Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee on State Occasions and National …

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Trump Taps White-Collar Attorney To Helm Indictment Defense

Former President Donald Trump has hired a top white-collar criminal defense lawyer and former federal prosecutor, Todd Blanche, as his lead counsel to handle the Manhattan district attorney’s criminal indictment of the former president. Blanche, until recently a partner at law firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, said in an email …

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Zebra Kiss Driver Jailed For Reckless Driving

A Zebra Kiss bus driver who recently made headlines after one person died while several others were injured when an intercity bus rammed into a tipper truck at Bondamakara, along the Harare-Nyamapanda road, has been jailed for reckless driving. Mike Makwara (49) appeared at Mutoko magistrate court facing the charges …

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Video Expert Shields Sikhala, Judgment Day Set

Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa has set April 28 for judgement in a case in which jailed opposition legislator Job Sikhala is accused of defeating the course of justice. Prosecutors base their evidence on a social media video in which the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician allegedly threatens revenge for …

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‘Gold Mafia’ Exposé: Govt Takes Allegations Seriously

Government has confirmed a probe into gold smuggling and money laundering allegations raised against individuals and institutions implicated in a series of investigative documentaries broadcasted by Al Jazeera’s Investigations Unit dubbed ‘Gold Mafia’. Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa Tuesday said the government was taking the allegations seriously. Her confirmation comes in …

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