In a move aimed at addressing prison overcrowding and ensuring justice reform, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a directive granting amnesty to various categories of inmates across the country. The presidential decree, published in the Government Gazette, outlines a series of measures to reduce the prison
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has endured a difficult week with the market bearish as investors continue a “wait and see” approach since the introduction of the new currency. The coming in of the ZiG currency has not been able to cheer up investor sentiment in
Local peace advocacy group Heal Zimbabwe Trust has voiced deep concern over statements made by Zanu PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa regarding the distribution of food aid amid the country's battle with food insecurity. Mutsvangwa's remarks, made during a press conference in Harare yesterday, have raised
The director of Maleads Incorporated PVT LTD last week appeared in court on allegations of defrauding an suspecting complainant of his US$35 000 in a botched cash transfer deal. Bruce Bernard Chiweshe (44) was facing fraud charges when he appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi. He
Prominent Headlands businessman, John Madondo has been cleared of charges related to an alleged attempted murder for rituals scandal that rocked the community. The case took an unexpected twist during the trial of Tatenda Mudziwedare (20) from Village 5B, Sherenje, who had initially confessed to attempting
In a groundbreaking ceremony, the Minister of ICT, Postal, and Courier Services, Honorable Tatenda Mavetera, Friday took the helm in introducing the Digitalize Zimbabwe initiative to the community of Domboshava. Joined by Dr. Chirume, the permanent secretary of ICT, Minister Mavetera fervently championed the cause, urging
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has launched a scathing attack on anti-government economists who have been critical of the new ZIG currency. Addressing journalists at the party headquarters in Harare on Monday, Mutsvangwa defended the currency and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to adopt it, labeling those
Nancy J. Jacobs, Brown University What’s sometimes forgotten about the 26-29 April 1994 vote that installed the African National Congress (ANC) government in South Africa is that, until the last minute, it looked like violence would consume the voting process. An 11th-hour agreement on 19 April brought
Consumer spending power is on the rise in Zimbabwe, placing the country at the top of its segment, according to a new report. Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Zimbabwe is pushing past sky-high inflation, global sanctions and illicit trade to find itself the unlikely winner in a
The Medicines Control Authority (MCAZ) has issued a public health alert following a communication received from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration (NAFDAC) of Nigeria regarding the recall of Benylin Paediatric 100ml Syrup. The affected batches, numbered 329303 and 329304, are said to have
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