Kombi crew in court for kidnapping woman (23)
Trish Mukwazo, [email protected] A BULAWAYO kombi crew that allegedly kidnapped a 23-year-old woman and drove out of town where they assaulted and threatened her for allegedly stealing a cellphone was…
St Augustine’s College sets the pace in tree planting, environmental stewardship
Ashley Phiri, [email protected] THROUGH innovative programmes and hands-on activities, St Augustine’s College in Bulawayo is leading the way in nurturing environmental stewards from a tender age. The school is shaping…
Man (45) jailed 22 years for rape
Court Reporters A 45-year-old man has been sentenced to 22 years in jail for raping and assaulting a 19-year-old woman near 23rd Avenue in Bulawayo. He was sentenced following conviction…
New arrest in flashy car theft case
Peter Matika, [email protected] ANOTHER suspect has reportedly been arrested in connection with the theft of a South African registered Toyota Fortuner vehicle in Bulawayo involving prominent car dealer-cum socialite, Brighton…
Herbal company acquitted of selling unregistered medicine
Peter Matika, [email protected] A BULAWAYO magistrate has acquitted a herbal medicine company, Laxen Herbal Solutions, which had been taken to task for allegedly selling unregistered complementary medicines, of all charges.…
Midlands unites against GBV, child marriages
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] STAKEHOLDERS in Midlands Province have strongly condemned gender-based violence (GBV) and child marriages, which persistently plague its districts and the rest of the country. On Friday, the…
The case for a moratorium on soiled foreign bank notes
Simbarashe Bepete, Correspondent THE constraint of speculative and albeit unjustifiable currency devaluation peculiarly rampant in the Zimbabwean economy has necessitated the introduction of a multicurrency system by the Government. Although…
Gender equality in Zimbabwe: Policy, breakthroughs and the path forward
Taygeta Zihwi, [email protected] THE quest for gender equality and inclusivity in Zimbabwe remains a pressing challenge that requires immediate and systematic intervention. Despite notable advancements in gender equality, including legal…
ZWG 3 billion pumped into farm inputs distribution
Nqobile Bhebhe, [email protected] GOVERNMENT has distributed agricultural inputs worth ZWG3 billion for the 2024/25 agriculture season as the sector is projected to recover from a 15 percent contraction in 2024,…
Government vows to eliminate zero percent Grade 7 pass rates in schools
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] GOVERNMENT has commended the improvement in Grade 7 examination results over the years and vowed to accelerate the momentum to ensure that all schools excel while eliminating…