Emma Nhancumba

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NewsDay reporter robbed in SA

Mphisa was in the company of a friend when three people approached them and produced a knife, threatening to kill them. 
By Emma Nhancumba and Nqobizwe Thebe Sep. 22, 2022

HCC resumes US dollar charges

In a statement, HCC said charges for council services were now payable in foreign currency or local currency at the prevailing bank rate.
By Harriet Chikandiwa and Emma Nhancumba Sep. 26, 2022

Zinara tightens screws on unlicensed vehicles

The warning by Zinara comes as police last week nabbed 81 motorists for driving unlicensed.
By Emma Nhancumba Sep. 27, 2022

Kariba, Hwange power plants obsolete: Govt

Ziyambi said the main cause of the power outages was obsolete equipment at power stations.

CCC demands electoral reforms in blueprint

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday launched a seven-pillar electoral blueprint that includes the release of an audited voters roll ahead of the 2023 elections.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko and Emma Nhancumba Sep. 30, 2022

Sikhala, Sithole innocent: Chamisa

They have been in detention since June 14 and have been denied bail countless times.

Zanu PF youths run amok at court

Zanu PF supporters numbering over 300 stormed court premises, toyi-toying, and threaten to set ablaze the trio’s lawyers if they were granted bail.

Bubi CEO scoops national award

He received the award last Friday at the Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute’s annual conference in Victoria Falls.
By Nqobizwe Thebe and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 4, 2022

Journalist and gender rights defender Gamanya dies

According to her family, Gamanya, a staunch women’s rights activist, succumbed to pneumonia.
By Emma Nhancumba Oct. 11, 2022

Veld fire headache for govt

“It has been noted with dismay, the prevalence of veld fires across the country.
By Problem Masau and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 12, 2022

Zacc arrests Mashwest acting director for abuse of power

Mphindwa allegedly forfeited mining claims by changing ownership and then handing them over to other people.
By Emma Nhancumba Oct. 12, 2022

Gamanya buried

Gamanya’s daughter, Ruvarashe, described her as a loving mother and promoter of girl child rights.
By Emma Nhancumba Oct. 13, 2022

Muzarabani villagers face eviction

HUNDREDS of villagers in Mashonaland Central province face eviction to pave way for expansion of Muzarabani growth point.
By Emma Nhancumba and Nqobizwe Thebe Oct. 14, 2022

PSMI workers sing the blues

“The challenges at PSMI have been in the public domain for the better part of the year, and they mainly emanate from cashflow ceilings.
By Emma Nhancumba Oct. 18, 2022

Rural women marginalised

Rural women play a critical role in agriculture; often being the producers of food.  Although the majority of women do not own land.
By Emma Nhancumba Oct. 18, 2022

Civil servants reject perfomance bonus

The Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) blasted government for changing previously agreed positions without consulting workers.
By Taurai Mangudhla and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 20, 2022

Four die in car accident

The names of the deceased are yet to be revealed.
By Emma Nhancumba Oct. 20, 2022

MPs kicked out of hotels over unpaid bills

He said the challenges faced by the MPs reflected a number of issues in the country.
By Priviledge Gumbodete and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 21, 2022

‘O’ Level Maths, English exams leak

TWO other Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) Ordinary Level examination papers, English Paper 2 and Mathematics Paper 2  have leaked.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 20, 2022

Treasury starved hospitals of medicines: Chiwenga

This resulted in the ministry only managing to procure 14% of the required medicines for hospitals this year due to financial constraints.
By Methembe Sibanda and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 26, 2022

Call for PWDs inclusion in electoral processes

This came out yesterday during the launch of a disability inclusion barometer report, which indicated that PWDs were largely excluded from electoral processes.
By Varaidzo Mudewairi and Emma Nhancumba Nov. 1, 2022

Mlobane announced new Zacc spokesperson

 This comes after former Zacc spokesperson John Makamure is expected to appear before a tribunal set by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 1, 2022

Female teachers demand unlimited maternity leave

The Primary and Secondary Education ministry described her actions as “unbecoming or indecorous behaviour”.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 5, 2022

Beitbridge robber slapped with 17 year jail term

The armed robber Specious Sibanda, together with his three other accomplices went on a robbery spree in November and committed three robberies at a bushy area.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 8, 2022

Harare fraudster transfers $800 000 from NMB

The suspect, Trymore Taurai Muzanenhamo (24) was remanded in custody to November 22 by Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 8, 2022

High costs paralyse poultry farmers

Mano said day-old chick prices increased by 58% to US$90 for every 100 last year from US$57 in 2020.
By Methembe Sibanda and Emma Nhancumba Nov. 12, 2022

ZWACT urges government to end corruption at hospitals

This comes after a ZWACT research exposed that pregnant women in the country are forced to pay bribes to get preferential treatment at hospitals.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 14, 2022

Man in court for mocking President Mnangagwa

Robert Zakeyo (43) appeared before Bindura magistrate Shingirayi Mutoro who postponed his trial as he was overwhelmed with other cases.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 15, 2022

First Lady urges women to fight food insecurity

The First Lady’s UTP programme seeks to create agri-business hubs to build urban resilience and fight poverty in different provinces.
By Emma Nhancumba and Tatenda Manyinyire Nov. 22, 2022

Ratify Disability Protocol, govt urged

Hwange Central Member of Parliament Daniel Fortune Molokele encouraged PWDs to push for the ratification of the protocol.
By Emma Nhancumba Nov. 24, 2022