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29.08.24 Nomathemba Mathe Authorities are currently working on identifying victims of the tragic Mzansi Express bus accident that recently occurred along the N1 freeway in Makhado, Limpopo claiming the lives of 10 people. The Mzansi Express bus, en route from Bulawayo to Johannesburg, overturned after the new driver, unfamiliar with the route, oversped and lost […]
29.08.24 Thubelihle Mhodi Bulawayo High Court Judge Justice Ngoni Nduna has acquitted a 13-year-old boy from Plumtree of aggravated assault charges, setting aside his 15-year prison sentence. The minor had been incarcerated for over a week before his release. He was initially convicted for imitating explicit material seen on a peer’s phone and performing the […]
28.08.24 Makhosethu Ndlovu President Felipe Nyusi of Mozambique has commended Zimbabwe for achieving economic growth and development despite facing Western sanctions. Speaking at the 114th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, President Nyusi expressed admiration for Zimbabwe’s resilience and determination. ” I would not like to conclude my speech without acknowledging and saluting the great vision and the […]
Thubelihle Mhodi The Ministry of Finance, Development and Investment Promotion announced the removal of value-added tax (VAT) on beef, pork, and poultry products yesterday. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary Mr George Guvamatanga made the announcement in a plenary, highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing living standards and fostering a healthier population. He said , “This means […]
By Andile Mvundla The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has sounded the alarm over a significant surge in veld fires across Zimbabwe. According to EMA, a total of 1620 fire cases have been reported since the start of the fire season on 1 July, resulting in the loss of 392,183 hectares of land and claiming two […]
A total of 74 road accidents have been recorded in Bulawayo Central Business District (CBD) within a single week. According to Inspector Abednego Ncube, Bulawayo Provincial Spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), reckless driving and blatant disregard for road rules are the primary culprits behind this alarming surge in crashes. “This week alone, there […]
Lindy Ndhlovu The World Health Organization (WHO) has sounded the alarm on the escalating Monkeypox outbreak, recently convening an emergency meeting to mobilize a unified global response. With cases spreading rapidly across multiple countries, the WHO has extended its standing recommendation for Mpox by 12 months, underscoring the urgency of the situation. The meeting brought […]
By Effort Moyo – August 21, 2024 Labour law consultant David Ndumiso Sibanda has urged employers to establish formal employment agreements with their domestic workers, highlighting the need for improved working conditions and fair remuneration. Sibanda emphasized that domestic workers often face excessive overtime, inadequate rest, and lack of formal agreements, which can lead to […]
20.08.24 Nomathemba Mathe A shootout between detectives from Homicide Bulawayo and two armed robbery suspects ended in the deaths of Aleck Moyo (37) and Bongani Tshuma (41) on August 18. According to a statement released by the Zimbabwe Republic Police, the suspects were wanted for five armed robbery cases that occurred between March 6 and […]
19.08.24 Anisha Hungwe Prophet Passion Java has filed fraud charges against his former friends and business associates, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu. The charges stem from a $300,000 investment Java made in Chimombe’s company, Juluka Project and Plant Hire, in June, under the impression that it would secure a $9 million Harare City street light […]
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