September 2011

Mutambara Explains Libyan Ambassador's Expulsion

THE decision to expel former Libyan ambassador to Zimbabwe Taher Elmegrahi and his embassy staff was made by Government because the country does not recognise the National Transitional Council which they defected to, Deputy Prime Minister Professor Arthur Mutambara has said.

Prisoners Gobble U.S. $1,7 Million Monthly

GOVERNMENT is spending US$1,7 million per month feeding prisoners due to overpopulation. Prison authorities say this is partly as a result of suspects with petty cases being remanded in custody.

Tracy Mutinhiri Booted Out

ZANU-PF yesterday dismissed Marondera East legislator Mrs Tracy Mutinhiri from the party with immediate effect following recommendations by its national disciplinary committee.

Renowned Apostolic Faith Mission Evangelist Chiweshe Dies

RENOWNED Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe pastor and evangelist Phanuel Dzangare Chiweshe has died. He was 65.

Doctor Questioned Over Baby's Death

ONE of the doctors charged with unprofessional conduct over the death of a baby during delivery yesterday admitted that he failed to check the mother's blood pressure despite it having been high since she was admitted.

'Country Risks Becoming Another Ivory Coast'

The Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Morgan Tsvangirai, has requested Nigeria and the African Union (AU) to intervene in his country's pre-elections disagreement in order to rescue it from becoming "another Ivory Coast."

Hurungwe Folk Unite to Wrestle Cattle Rustlers

Every time 46-year-old Stephen Maererano of Joga village under Chief Dendera took his nine cattle to Chanetsa dip tank, he would leave the beasts to trek back home while he turned to Nematombo beerhall at Katenhe Township for a few "scuds".

Chipadze's Ticking Health Time Bomb

Raw sewage can best be described as a looming health disaster, nothing more nothing less. Raw sewage gushes from blocked and burst pipes flowing nonchalantly down the streets, sending a foul smell wafting across the location.

Beitbridge Businessman Fined U.S. $20

A BEITBRIDGE businessman Elias Chibi has been fined US$20 for insulting a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) official manning at a tollgate and refusing to pay US$1 toll fee.

Man Faces String of Fraud Charges

A HARARE man, who allegedly committed a series of fraud cases while on bail pending appeal, has appeared in court. He was on bail pending appeal against a 12-year term of imprisonment imposed on him for fraud.