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Miner killed with spear in illegal mining clash

Danisa Masuku A man from Filabusi was stabbed to death with a spear after being caught by a group of illegal miners, known as amakorokoza, at a mine during the…

Eight-victim fraudster jailed 10 years

Trish Mukwazo, [email protected]  NOTORIOUS Bulawayo-based housing fraudster Elliot Mharadze has been handed a 10-year jail term for defrauding eight victims of over US$56 445 and R664 000 six years ago. …

New commissioners sworn in

Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa yesterday swore-in commissioners into the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service Commission (ZPCSC), the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) and the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission…

Government finalising National Energy Efficiency Policy

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected]  THE Government is finalising the National Energy Efficiency Policy to promote energy-saving measures and enhance the adoption of energy-efficient technologies across Zimbabwe, Energy and Power Development Minister,…

Gweru plants 400 trees, targets 1 000+ by year end

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected]  GWERU City Council has taken a proactive step in environmental conservation by planting over 400 trees as part of the National Tree Planting Day commemorations.  The local…

Clerk ‘defrauds’ school of US$70k

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] AN accounts clerk at Stanley Primary School in Gweru has been arrested for allegedly defrauding the school of US$70  000.  Soneni Muchayabande (46) from Ascot Infill in…

Drought halts operations at mopane worm processing plant

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]  OPERATIONS at the Mbvelelo mopani worm processing plant in Matshiloni, Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South, have ground to a halt due to a scarcity of mopane worms. Efforts…

School suggestion box leads to rapist’s arrest

Tsenulo Moyo  PICTURE this: A small, crumpled piece of paper, discarded in a school suggestion box, would unravel a horrifying tale of abuse and lead to the arrest of a…

Witnesses take stand against cattle rustler

Trish Mukwazo, [email protected] THE trial of Bhekilizwe Nyathi (43) on charges of stealing and slaughtering five cattle worth US$2 250 has started with the State relying on the testimony of…

Vungu, Zibagwe RDCs receive fire tenders

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected]  THE Government commissioned two fire tenders for Vungu and Zibagwe Rural District Councils procured using devolution funds, marking a significant stride in implementing devolution and decentralisation.  This…

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