XENOPHOBIA:Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba, recently blamed crime in Johannesburg on foreigners, saying they are all illegal immigrants.

DISGRUNTLED Zimbabweans among other foreigners under the banner of the African Diaspora Forum (ADF) marched to the office of Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba in protest over his alleged xenophobic utterances. Mr Mashaba drew the ire of many when he recently blamed crime in Johannesburg on foreigners, saying they are all illegal immigrants. He said all foreigners from African countries should leave the city because they were criminals. ADF on Monday hit out at Mr Mashaba,…

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AG Advocate Machaya claims Adv Ray Goba post as Zim Acting PG with his conviction in Namibia does not warrant his removal from office.

ATTORNEY General Advocate Prince Machaya has defended the appointment of Adv Ray Goba as Acting Prosecutor-General, saying his previous conviction in Namibia was petty and does not warrant his removal from office.   Adv Goba was found guilty of attempting to defeat the course of justice in Namibia when he was Deputy Government Attorney for that country years back.   He was fined N$2 000 or imprisonment for a period of six months for the…

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TUESDAY December 27 declared a public holiday to allow suffering Zimbabweans to spend bond notes

TUESDAY December 27 declared a public holiday to allow suffering Zimbabweans to spend bond notes

Next Tuesday, December 27, will be a public holiday following the celebration of Boxing Day on Monday, according to the law governing such public holidays.   In terms of Section 2(1) (ii) of the Public Holidays and Prohibition of Business Act, when Boxing Day falls on a Monday, the following day becomes a public holiday. “When the 26th of December falls on a Monday, the Tuesday following shall be public holiday,” reads the Act. The Herald…

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BULAWAYO magistrate resigns in protest over poor salary and challenges civil servants to tell Mugabe they are not happy

BULAWAYO magistrate  resigns in protest over poor salary and challenges civil servants to tell Mugabe they are not happy

  A BULAWAYO magistrate tendered his resignation recently in protest over his poor salary and challenged other civil servants to tell President Robert Mugabe they were not happy with the measly salaries they were getting. Batanai Tuwe, who has joined private practice, took to social media, where he attacked his former employers, the Judicial Service Commission and the Finance ministry, for underpaying magistrates, while judges were living large, pampered with a lot of perks. “Why…

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SEVEN haulage trucks grounded on Harare-Masvingo Highway due to potholes,..WELCOME TO ZIMBABWE!

SEVEN haulage trucks grounded on Harare-Masvingo Highway due to potholes,..WELCOME TO ZIMBABWE!

At various spots, where the road has become terribly bad, there were queues of hazard flashing light motor vehicles, which were forced off the road after losing tyres to the ever-widening potholes, that are now a common sight.   With potholes on the narrow road, driving along the Harare-Masvingo Highway has became a nightmare.Last Thursday night the traffic increased exponentially on the ever-busy highway, as Zanu PF members headed to the country’s oldest city, Masvingo,…

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NUST’s first Vice-Chancellor Prof Makhurane says “No infrastructural development’’ at the university since 2004 when he left.

NUST’s first Vice-Chancellor Prof Makhurane says “No infrastructural development’’ at the university since 2004 when he left.

THE National University of Science and Technology’s first Vice-Chancellor Professor Phineas Makhurane has said there has been “no infrastructural development’’ at the university since 2004 when he left the institution. He said the lack of development was stifling the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Prof Makhurane was speaking yesterday on the sidelines of the first memorial of the late former Nust Vice-Chancellor Prof Lindela Rowland Ndlovu at the university. He said since his…

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TWELVE DIE AFTER TRUCK IS DRIVEN INTO CROWD OF CHRISTMAS REVELLERS AT GEDACHTNISKIRCHE IN BERLIN:

  Europes security levels are now in question after a suspected terrorist attack on members of the public in Berlin. Police confirm a truck was driven into a crowd of Christmas market revellers at Gedächtniskirche revellers at a market in Berlin and there was no evidence of any attempt by the driver to stop. Civilians could not help stop the vehicle as it kept ploughing through the crowd The suspect is believed to be possibly…

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FIVE YEARS JAIL for Self -styled prophetess of the Johane MasoweYechishanu over death of 6 children who drowned during baptism

FIVE YEARS JAIL for Self -styled prophetess of the Johane MasoweYechishanu  over death of 6 children who drowned during baptism

Two of the four Chikomba suspects who were implicated in the death of six children who drowned during baptism in Muriwo Village under Headman Mutengwa in June this year have been slapped with five years sentence each.   Maud Dzvuke (31) a self -styled prophet of the Johane MasoweYechishanu Apostolic Sect was sentenced to five years by Regional Magistrate Fadzai Mtombeni after she pleaded guilty to the charge of culpable homicide.   Five years were…

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33-year Chivi man faces 72 counts of unlawful entry and theft from weekly thefts in Shurugwi and returning to Chivi.

33-year Chivi  man faces 72 counts of unlawful entry and theft from weekly thefts  in Shurugwi and returning to Chivi.

A 33-year-old man from Chivi is up facing 72 counts of unlawful entry and theft. The man who stays in Chivi would go on weekly stealing escapades in the town of Shurugwi and go back home. Brodwell Mudavanhu was brought to court for allegedly stealing property and cash amounting to US$8 000. The court heard that Mudavanhu would visit the small mining town on weekly bases only to steal and returning to his home in…

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‘Small opposition parties, are ‘briefcase parties’ which would not add value to a grand coalition’-MDC-T spokesperson Obert Gutu

‘Small opposition parties, are ‘briefcase parties’ which would not add value to a grand coalition’-MDC-T spokesperson Obert Gutu

  THE Morgan Tsvangirai-led MDC-T has effectively shut out small opposition parties, saying they were “briefcase parties” which would not add value to the proposed grand coalition ahead of the 2018 general elections. In a tirade, MDC-T spokesperson Obert Gutu took to social media telling off the parties, saying they are not needed in the coalition talks. “You can hold onto your briefcase political party. Who cares? You will certainly not be missed in a…

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