Zimbabwe Soldiers Stumble On 23 Ethiopian illegals, Camping In Kwekwe Redcliff Bush

Zimbabwe Soldiers Stumble On 23 Ethiopian illegals, Camping In Kwekwe Redcliff Bush

TWENTY-THREE illegal Ethiopian immigrants are facing deportation. Soldiers stumbled on the immigrants sleeping in a bush near an army camp in Redcliff. Mulumen Mentose Kelbore, 35, and 22 of his countrymen appeared before Kwekwe Resident Magistrate Taurai Manwere charged with entering the country through an undesignated port of entry. They all pleaded guilty and were remanded in custody to March 9 for sentence. Prosecuting, Moreblessing Gadze told the court that on a date unknown but during…

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Over 400 Families Stranded After Eviction From Badminton Farm In Nyamandlovu

Over 400 Families Stranded After Eviction From  Badminton Farm In Nyamandlovu

MORE than 400 families at Badminton Farm in Nyamandlovu were yesterday left stranded after their homes were razed by the Sheriff of the High Court. According to Chronicle, scores of villagers were left wailing hopelessly, saying they have nowhere to go. The villagers said Chief Deli settled them on the farm in 2011. One of the victims, Molly Ndlovu, 68, said she did not expect such treatment in independent Zimbabwe. She said she fought for…

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Malawi Mob Burns 7 Suspected Witches ‘Found In Possession Of Human Bones’

Malawi Mob Burns 7 Suspected Witches ‘Found In Possession Of Human Bones’

Blantyre – A mob in Malawi’s southern district of Nsanje burned seven people to death for allegedly possessing human bones for use in witchcraft, police said on Wednesday. The seven were “found in possession of human bones and the mob took it upon themselves to burn them with petrol,” Kirdy Kaunga, police officer in charge of the district, told AFP. A traditional chief said local people became suspicious due to the movements and telephone conversations…

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’15 illegal Chiadzwa Diamond Panners Feared Dead, Early Hours Today In Mine Mishap’

15 illegal diamond panners in Chiadzwa are feared dead after a heap of ore fell on them as they were engaging in illegal mining activities in the early hours of today. So far three have been confirmed dead, while another has suffered serious injuries. The injured has been receiving treatment at the diamond base. The incident occurred within the DMC mining concession. It is feared that the number could rise to 15 and police have…

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Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Seeks Prosecutor General Tomana Ouster

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has challenged an urgent chamber application by Prosecutor General Johannes Tomana seeking the court to stop a commission of inquiry into his suitability of holding the office of the Prosecutor General. In its response through an affidavit, the JSC through the Secretary, Justice Rita Makarau says Mr Tomana should appreciate some of the provisions of the constitution. The JSC further says the applicant misdirected himself by believing that he holds…

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MDC-T Demands Devolution Of Governmental Powers & Responsibilities

MDC-T Demands Devolution Of Governmental Powers & Responsibilities

Section 264 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe calls for the devolution of governmental powers and responsibilities. Whenever appropriate, governmental powers and responsibilities must be devolved to provincial and metropolitan councils and local authorities which are competent to carry out those responsibilities efficiently and effectively. The Constitution of Zimbabwe became operational in May, 2013 but almost three (3) years afterwards, the Zanu PF government has not yet activated the system of devolution in accordance with the…

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Fifth Break In At Mnangagwa’s Office Since 2013, And No Arrests To Date, Signifies VP’s Vulnerability

Fifth Break In At Mnangagwa’s Office Since 2013, And No Arrests To Date, Signifies VP’s Vulnerability

A fifth break in at Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Ministry of Justice offices in Harare. . The police were mum on details about the suspected break in break-in, the fifth since 2013, and interestingly enough, to date, there has never been an arrest of anyone with respect to the break ins. It is however, to the discerning eye, a, clear cause for concern by the now clearly sidelined Zanu PF Faction leader cum Zimbabwe’s  Vice president…

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Nigeria Gvt Audit Has Removed Nearly 24,000 Ghost Workers, Saving US$11,5m (£8m) Per Month

The Nigerian government has removed nearly 24,000 workers from its payroll after an audit revealed they did not exist, the Finance Ministry has said. Nigerian President Buhari (pic BBC) The Nigerian government has removed nearly 24,000 workers from its payroll after an audit revealed they did not exist, the Finance Ministry has said. The move has enabled a monthly saving of around $11,5m (£8m). The audit is part of an anti-corruption campaign by President Muhammadu…

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For Zimbabwe To Survive, The Zezuru Supremacism Must Die’-Musavengana Hove

For Zimbabwe To Survive, The Zezuru Supremacism Must Die’-Musavengana Hove

Almost a fortnight has lapsed since the first lady and members of her G-40 were embroiled in a tribal storm where they seemed to suggest that a Karanga can never be a president. While their utterances can be viewed as political banter as one of the protagonists of the clique once enunciated, but the glaring lack of dialogue on this pertinent issue baffles the mind. It was so surprising that President Mugabe had the audacity…

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