2013-05-21
Discord Intensifies Ahead of MDC-T Primaries
[The Herald]Bulawayo Bureau -MDC-T will finally hold its primary elections on Saturday amid escalating internal disgruntlement with members accusing party bigwigs of trying to rig the outcome. The party's primaries, which were initially scheduled to take place at the beginning of the month, were postponed twice due to infighting over positions.2013-05-21
Mutambara Calls for Mineral Database
[The Herald]GOVERNMENT should mobilise funding for exploration to establish a database of the country's mineral reserves to avoid getting raw deals when negotiating with investors, Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has said. 2013-05-21
PM Under Fire Over Media Threats
[The Herald]MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has come under fire from media representative bodies for threatening to close media organisations that do not toe his party's line should he win the forthcoming harmonised elections. 2013-05-21
AG's Office Scrutinises Draft Constitution
[The Herald]THE Attorney General's Office is proofreading the draft Constitution following its smooth passage in Parliament last week. Constitutional and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Eric Matinenga last night said the deputy director responsible for drafting in the AG's Office was scrutinising the document after which he would submit it for further proofreading at his ministry. 2013-05-21
Gumbonzvanda On UN Short List
[The Herald]ZIMBABWEAN human rights lawyer Ms Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda is one of the six women and the only African who has been accepted as a candidate for the post of director-general of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women). 2013-05-21
MDC-T Officials 'Resurrect' the Dead to Register Voters
[The Herald]Two MDC-T officials were recently found in possession of utility bills belonging to six people, one of them dead, which they intended to use as support of proof of residence for their supporters to register as voters. 2013-05-21
Madiro's Trial Resumes
[The Herald]Mutare -THE trial of suspended Zanu-PF Manicaland chairman Mike Madiro and his deputy Dorothy Mabika, who face charges of stealing 10 head of cattle, resumed yesterday at the Mutare Magistrates' Courts with more State witnesses testifying. 2013-05-21
Developing and Managing the Mineral Wealth of Zimbabwe for Tomorrow
[The Herald]THE mining sector in Africa constitutes one of the largest industries in the world. Africa is the second biggest continent, with 30 million km² of land, which implies large quantities of resources. For many African countries, mineral exploration and production constitute significant parts of their economies and remain keys to economic growth. 2013-05-21
Mining Firms to Engage Govt
[The Herald]INCOMING Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe president and Zimplats chief executive Mr Alex Mhembere says constant dialogue with Government is key to maximising the mining industry's contribution to national economic development. 2013-05-21
Detective Up for Stealing 33 Kilograms Mbanje
[The Herald]A detective has been arrested on allegations of stealing 33 kilogrammes of mbanje with a street value of US$3 300 which was part of a consignment being taken to court as an exhibit. Detective Constable Shadreck Chingoma Mutota (54), who is stationed at CID studios in Harare as a photographer, yesterday appeared before Mr Donald Ndirowei who granted him US$100 bail. 2013-05-21
Troika Oversteps Mandate in Madagascar
[The Herald]MADAGASCAR has defied Sadc's demands that three politicians in that country - Andry Rajoelina, former President Didier Ratsiraka and ousted leader Marc Ravalomanana's wife, Lalao - should not contest presidential elections this year. 2013-05-21
ZEC Owes CMED U.S.$1,6 Million
[The Herald]The Central Mechanical Engineering Department says the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission should pay it more than US$1,6 million for cars hired and used during the recent referendum if it is to effectively participate in the forthcoming harmonised elections constitutionally due by June 29 2013. 2013-05-21
Politburo to Finalise Rules
[The Herald]The Zanu-PF Politburo is meeting tomorrow to finalise critical rules and regulations to guide the conduct of primary elections ahead of watershed harmonised elections expected this year. The party's election manifesto and reports on Harare, Masvingo and Mashonaland Central provinces' restructuring will also be discussed during the crunch meeting. 2013-05-21
Anti-Corruption Boss' Case Postponed
[The Herald]The trial of Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Ngonidzashe Gumbo, who is facing charges of defrauding the commission of US$435 000, has been postponed after the lawyer representing him successfully applied for the deferment. 2013-05-21
Zanu-PF Ready to Roll - Team
[The Herald]ZANU-PF National Chairman Cde Simon Khaya Moyo says the revolutionary party is poised for victory in harmonised elections if findings of the probe team that toured the provinces are anything to go by. 2013-05-21
63 Murdered in Harare Province Last Year
[The Herald]SIXTY-THREE people were murdered in Harare province last year while 7 763 cases of housebreaking and theft were recorded. According to police statistics 3 102 cases of domestic violence were recorded during the same period and 824 women and children were raped. 2013-05-21
'Patients Paying for Blood From NBSZ'
[The Herald]MOST patients seeking treatment from public health institutions are still paying for blood directly from the National Blood Services Zimbabwe following the freezing of the institution's credit facilities for failure to pay on time. NBSZ public affairs manager Ms Ester Massundah said her organisation was owed US$$1 031 670 by public health institutions as at April 30 and an additional US$243 276 by private institutions. 2013-05-21
Thieves Leave Mupfumi's House Empty
[The Herald]THIEVES on Sunday broke into Zanu-PF Central Committee member and businessman Mr Esau Mupfumi's house in Harare and made off with household property worth US$7 800. 2013-05-21
SFG Insurance Ordered to Shut Down
[The Herald]The Insurance and Pension Commission has effectively shut down ZimRe Holdings Limited's subsidiary SFG Insurance Company due to its insolvency. 2013-05-21
Army Officers Urged to Tap From Past Wars
[The Herald]ARMOURED and mechanised warfare has become the hallmark of mordern warfare, Zimbabwe National Army Commander, Lieutenant General Philip Valerio Sibanda has said. He urged army officers to draw lessons from past wars where armoured and mechanised troops were used to improve performance. |
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