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Pathologists differ on Mujuru

Innocent Ruwende Senior Reporter
GENERAL Solomon Mujuru was alive when fire gutted his farmhouse and might have died from inhaling carbon monoxide, a local pathologist said yesterday. However, a South African pathologist hired by the Mujuru family said the autopsy was not adequately and professionally done.
The 36th witness in the inquest, Dr Gabriel Aguero-Gonzalez, who is part of the Cuban doctors' brigade who spoke in Spanish with Mr Lovemore Gwata interpreting, said the presence of carbon mono... Read more...

Zim, Iran to strengthen relations

Farirai Machivenyika Herald Reporter
TWO visiting Iranian high-ranking officials have pledged to strengthen ties between their country and Zimbabwe. Iranian Vice President responsible for Management and Human Capital Development Dr Lotfollah Forouzandeh Dehkurdi yesterday paid a courtesy call on Vice President John Nkomo at his Munhumutapa Offices.
He said Iran will assist Zimbabwe in human resources management through scholarships.
He was accompanied by Iran's Acting vice president for internation... Read more...

Live-in girlfriend charged for chief's murder

From Ray Bande in MUTARE
A CHIPINGE chief's live-in girlfriend last week reportedly fatally struck him with a machete, accusing him of infidelity. Chief Mpungu of Chisumbanje was buried last Wednesday after succumbing to injuries sustained in the attack by Sarah Mtisi Mandlazi.
The girlfriend has since been arrested on murder charges and is assisting police with investigations.
Manicaland provincial police spokesperson Inspector Leonard Chabata confirmed the incident.
He, however, refused to shed mo... Read more...

Bank ready to fund city water projects

Municipal Reporter
THE Development Bank of Southern Africa is committed to funding Harare's water demand management projects at a cost of US$39 million, the bank's water and sanitation specialist Engineer Godfrey Mwiinga has said. If the projects are successfully

Manicaland steps up preps for 21st February Movement celebrations

Cletus Mushanawani in Mutare
MANICALAND Province has stepped up preparations for the 21st Movement Celebrations to be graced by secretaries general of liberation movements from Sadc. The commemorations are held annually to celebrate President Mugabe's life. The main

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Pathologists differ on Mujuru

Innocent Ruwende Senior Reporter
GENERAL Solomon Mujuru was alive when fire gutted his farmhouse and might have died from inhaling carbon monoxide, a local pathologist said yesterda...

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