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Almost all of the women currently doing time at Gokwe Prison were jailed for violating narcotics laws. Currently, there are eight female prisoners serving sentences at the prison compared to 150 men, according to latest statistics released by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services. More women are arrested for drugs-related crimes than men, statistics also […]
By Mugove Tafirenyika Controversial Norton independent MP, Temba Mliswa, has said he likes President Robert Mugabe so much that he wants to offer the nonagenarian advice on how he can protect his legacy, when they meet. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of national hero Peter Chanetsa’s burial at the national shrine last […]
By Tendai Kamhungira War veterans’ leader Christopher Mutsvangwa has challenged Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo to a public debate, accusing the voluble Zanu PF politburo member of fomenting power struggles in the ruling party. Mutsvangwa and Moyo are sworn enemies, with their feud fuelled by Zanu PF succession wars. The two have divergent views on […]
By Farayi Machamire Massive rains are expected to drench most parts of Zimbabwe, as floods have wreaked havoc in low-lying areas like Gutu, Masvingo. The flooding of geomorphic low-lying areas comes as the Meteorological Services Department (Met Dept) has warned of more rains and potential flooding. “Moderate to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds are expected […]
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko is now the acting president, taking over from his counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been acting since President Robert Mugabe left for his annual leave last month. In a statement yesterday, Information ministry permanent secretary George Charamba said Mphoko will be acting president up to the end of this month. “… […]
By Godknows Matarutse After a turbulent week in which their preparations for the 2016 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) were rocked by chaos, the Warriors have now set their sights on doing well in Gabon. The Warriors camp was first hit hard by a serious clash between the players and the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) […]
By Tendai Kamhungira and Freedom Mashava The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) chairperson, Elasto Mugwadi, has set the cat among the pigeons after he reaffirmed that every Zimbabwean had a right to demonstrate and freely associate with a political party of their choice, in a statement which flies in the face of President Robert Mugabe’s government […]
By Mugove Tafirenyika, Blessings Mashaya and Tendai Kamhungira As the eagerly-anticipated 2018 national elections get closer, life is getting harder for President Robert Mugabe and his warring Zanu PF, as angry war veterans and the country’s re-energised opposition keep battering them on all fronts. This became even clearer yesterday when the disgruntled former freedom fighters […]
President-elect Donald Trump has named his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, as one of his senior White House advisers.
Customers at a restaurant in Virginia are rallying to support a black waitress who received a a racist note instead of a tip at the weekend. Waitress Kelly Carter said a couple had written on the receipt: “Great service don’t tip black people.” Owner Tommy Tellez told BBC News the response has been “phenomenal”. People […]