Businesswoman Successfully Defends Against Loan Shark’s Threats
Court Reporter A HARARE businesswoman has approached the Norton Magistrates Court seeking an interdict to stop a loan shark from communicating with her. She claims the loan shark forced her to pay US$59 650 as interest following threats of being harmed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s close security detail. Fungai Golowa, who got a US$13 000 […]
Aussie firm loses AU$5,5m lawsuit against Blanket Mine
Court Reporter THE High Court has dismissed a lawsuit by Australian firm Mining Engineering Consulting Services that was claiming AU$5,5 million from Blanket Mine after the latter terminated its contract and services. The firm had cited Blanket Mine and George Gapu, the arbitrator, respectively, as respondents in the case. Mining Engineering is a private company […]
High Court Denies Delatfin Stand Fraudsters’ Bid to Overturn 18-Year Jail Term
Court Reporter THE High Court has dismissed an application for appeal against conviction and sentence filed by two former employees of Delatfin THE High Court has dismissed an application for appeal against conviction and sentence filed by two former employees of Delatfin who defrauded their employer of stands valued at US$3 million. Justices Happius Zhou […]
ZESN Tackles Decline of Women in Politics
Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) recently hosted a three-day workshop in Harare to address the alarming decline of women’s participation in Zimbabwe’s political landscape. This initiative is part of ZESN’s Building Resources in Democracy, Governance and Elections (BRIDGE) program, aimed at encouraging women to take part in elections and developing strategies to […]
Landmark Ruling: Estranged Wife Secures Major Victory
Court Reporter IN a landmark judgment, a 56-year-old woman, Petronella Tendai Militala, has secured a significant victory in the High Court which awarded her a share of her estranged late husband’s estate valued at more than US$700 000. This contentious probate case which underscores the need for careful consideration in estate planning, particularly in complex […]
Harare Auditor Fined $300 for Forging Certificate to Secure NPRC Job
Court Reporter A Harare internal auditor has been fined $300 for using a fake certificate to secure his job at the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC). Joseph Mufambisi (46) was convicted by Harare regional magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei of corruptly using a false document and faces six months in jail if he fails to […]
Strategic Partnerships Key in Reducing Human Wildlife Conflict
Staff Reporter Partnering with communities and conservation organisations is helping immensely in reducing human-wildlife conflict. Speaking during the launch of Wildlife Conservation Action(WCA) strategic plan for 2024-2020 in Harare on Friday Environment, Climate and Wildlife Acting Permanent Secretary Mr Washington Zhakata said strategic partnerships will ensure long-term conservation success. “The impressive 61.3% reduction in human-wildlife […]
TB Joshua’s Wiseman John Chi jets in for Zimbabwe Crusade
Staff Writer The Ark of God’s Covenant Ministry (AGCOM) founder and general overseer Apostle John Chi has jetted into Harare today for a two-day crusade to be held at the City Sports Centre. The crusade dubbed “Zimbabwe Crusade” will be held from October 18 to 19 in the capital. The Cameroonian born clergyman was one […]
Ruzawi Wins ZB Hellenic T10 Tournament
Staff Reporter THE ZB Hellenic Primary Day and Night T10 Cricket Festival ended with a spectacle final match that saw Ruzawi beating St Johns Prep by nine runs under floodlights at the Harare-run school. Ruzawi batted first scoring 46 runs for the loss of two wickets in a six-over aside final on Saturday evening. They […]
Euro Film Festival spotlights local storytelling
DT Correspondent The European Union has announced the return of the European Film Festival Zimbabwe, set to take place from October 10 to 28 in Harare, Kadoma, Gweru, and Bulawayo. This year’s festival prioritises Zimbabwean storytelling, featuring a selection of 10 local short films alongside 27 European and African films. According to festival curator Roberta […]