ZANU PF has been hit by a spate of resignations of senior office holders in at least three provinces as moves to revive PF Zapu gather momentum throughout the country.

BULAWAYO — Information and Publicity Minister Sikhanyiso Ndlovu says government should have arrested MDC leaders including the opposition party’s president, Morgan Tsvangirai, in order to force him to agree to be a junior partner in a unity government.

BULAWAYO — President Robert Mugabe has reportedly sent emissaries to try and persuade veteran nationalist Dumiso Dabengwa to return to the ruling Zanu PF fold in a last-ditch effort to save the fragile Unity Accord, The Standard has learnt.

BULAWAYO — A Botswana MP last week called for a ban on Zimbabweans buying maize-meal in bulk, accusing them of fuelling food shortages in the neighbouring country.

MASVINGO — Revellers enjoying a good night out got a rude awakening last Friday when they were severely assaulted by armed officers who accused them of buying alcohol in foreign currency.