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September 11, 2018

New ministers pledge drastic changes

Ministers that form part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Cabinet yesterday pledged to hit the ground running and transform the way of doing business in their respective portfolios after being sworn-in at State House yesterday.

Politburo settles for Mudenda

Zanu PF has decided to keep Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda in his position following a politburo resolution at the party’s headquarters yesterday, the Daily News can reveal.

Cholera outbreak spreads

The outbreak of cholera which first hit the capital city at the beginning of this month has spread to four other provinces. As a result, government has activated its emergence response systems in a bid to contain its spread.

‘How Buyanga sold my house’

A Harare man yesterday narrated how businessman Frank Buyanga allegedly fraudulently processed change of ownership of his house before selling it behind his back, a court heard.

Bulawayo man arrested for ‘insulting’ Mnangagwa

In a case reminiscent of the former president Robert Mugabe era, where several citizens where dragged to court for undermining his authority, a commuter omnibus driver here, David Ndlovu, has been arrested for insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Soldier up for colleague’s murder

A soldier reportedly murdered his workmate during a heated dispute over a child’s paternity, a court heard yesterday. Taguma Chakanyuka who is stationed at Manyame Airbase appeared before Harare magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa charged with the murder of Constantine Tapiwa Mudanda.

MDC youths refuse to be silenced

MDC youths leader Happymore Chidziva said the on-going clampdown on opposition party members will not silence them from demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa to address the issue of legitimacy

Goba off the hook

A tribunal constituted to investigate former Prosecutor-General (PG) Ray Goba’s suitability to remain in office will no longer proceed to hear his case after he tendered his resignation. This effectively means that Goba is now off the hook.

No fees for Zeco directors

Zeco Holdings (Zeco) shareholders on Friday resolved that directors of the engineering company should not be paid fees for the year ended December 30, 2017.

Madinda clears the air

Highlanders technical manager Madinda Ndlovu says everything is now in order at the Bulawayo giants following an impressive 3-0 over rivals Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.