Source: MP hounded by stalkers – The Standard Sithole and the Nyatsime 14 were granted bail in November last year while Sikhala remains behind bars. Citizens Coalition for Change Chitungwiza North legislator Godfrey Sithole has claimed that suspected state security agents have been trailing him as part of attempts to intimidate him. The legislator was […] …
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Govt sticks to US$12b mining target
Source: Govt sticks to US$12b mining target – The Standard Pfungwa Kunaka , permanent secretary in the ministry of Mines and Mining Development IN December, the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe indicated that a plan to ramp up mineral production and achieve a US$12 billion mining economy by the end of this year had been […] …
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MPs flag Cottco for paying farmers using groceries
Finance Deputy Minister Clemence Chiduwa said cotton farmers were owed in excess of US$28 million. …
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Zimbabwe’s says not ready to roll out free education
The minister said a supplementary budget allocation was needed to see the fruition of a fully funded free education programme. …
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Bulawayo council, police joint operation nets 200 panners at supply dams
This is contained in the Bulawayo City Council’s latest minutes. …
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Buyanga appeal dismissed, businessman remains in SA jail
Source: Buyanga appeal dismissed, businessman remains in SA jail -Newsday Zimbabwe South African-based Zimbabwean businessman Frank Buyanga SOUTH African-based Zimbabwean businessman Frank Buyanga’s appeal against denial of bail on charges of violating South African immigration rules has been dismissed. Buyanga, who has been in jail since his arrest on November 10 for child trafficking, was […] …
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MPs raise new demands
Source: MPs raise new demands –Newsday Zimbabwe Norton legislator Temba Mliswa LESS than two months after being pampered with US$40 000 housing loans that divided public opinion countrywide, legislators are now mourning over not being paid sitting allowances for nearly five months. The housing loans caused fissures within the opposition circles especially the Citizens Coalition […] …
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Seed Co chair stammers in court
Source: Seed Co chair stammers in court –Newsday Zimbabwe SEED CO board chairperson Michael Ndoro stammered during cross-examination in court yesterday as he tried to accuse his ex-wife Precious Jemani Ndoro of stealing US$2,5 million from their company’s bank account. Ndoro initially told Harare magistrate Taurai Manuwere, while leading evidence by the State, that his […] …
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Zimbabwe polls predict a Chamisa triumph over Mnangagwa
Asked why they were shifting their support, voters cited weak leadership, corruption, bad policies and future prospects as the main reasons Source: Zimbabwe polls predict a Chamisa triumph over Mnangagwa – The Mail & Guardian Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Photo: Supplied Results of an independent survey of Zimbabwean voters show that opposition leader Nelson Chamisa […] …
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South Africa’s Zimbabwean Permit Exemption Deadline Looms
Authorities have granted about 180,000 Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) but stopped renewing them and announced a June deadline for Zimbabweans to get a critical skills visa or leave the country Source: South Africa’s Zimbabwean Permit Exemption Deadline Looms Zimbabweans make up South Africa’s largest group of immigrants, with about 800,000 living in the country, many […] …
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