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Bribe-taking Zimbabwean cops suspended
Two Harare-based policemen have been suspended from duty following a viral video showing them allegedly accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road, near the Mabvuku turn-off. Sergean...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:29hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Kombis impounded as police hunt more suspects in viral video
A kombi driver and his conductor have been arrested on bribery charges after a viral video exposed them offering bribes to police officers along the Harare-Mutare Road. The two men, identified as Tina...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:08hrs | 3517 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver and conductor arrested for bribing cops
A kombi driver and his conductor have been arrested following a viral video that allegedly shows two police officers accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road. The two Zimbabwe Repu...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:01hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Kombi crew implicated in bribing cops
A commuter omnibus (kombi) driver and his conductor have been arrested for allegedly offering bribes to two policemen, following a viral video that showed the officers accepting cash from motorists. T...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 13:19hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe attracts US$1.2 billion in investments in Q3 of 2024
Zimbabwe attracted investments worth US$1.2 billion during the third quarter of 2024, with 168 new licences issued to investors by the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA), according to a...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's US$3bn begging bowl still 'empty'
Zimbabwe faces a severe challenge in mobilizing sufficient resources to meet its $3 billion humanitarian assistance target aimed at addressing the needs of millions of food-insecure citizens. The coun...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:56hrs | 3738 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean scientists discover of Alzheimer's, melanoma cancer cure
Zimbabwean scientists on Thursday said they have discovered a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and also announced that they have developed a groundbreaking treatment for melanoma, a skin cancer.P...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:09hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo housing stands unaffordable for many
The escalating demand for family housing in Bulawayo has driven housing stand prices beyond many people's reach, as the local authority struggles to provide enough land for the growing number of home ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:22hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's local grappling with poor governance issues
Local authorities in Zimbabwe are grappling with weak corporate governance issues, as highlighted in the 2023 report by Acting Auditor General Mrs. Rhea Kujinga. The report, presented to Parliament la...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
CCCC President hits out at ZEC
President of Changu Chimuti Chikapinda Chapinda (CCCC) David Chitimbe says the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is charging exorbitant nomination fees after reassuring the presiding officer that money wa...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
139 file for divorce in Bulawayo in 2 months
BULAWAYO has since the beginning of the year recorded shocking divorce statistics with 139 applications filed at the High Court before the end of February.From the 139 divorces filed at the Bu...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:43hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records over 1 million tourists in 9 months
Zimbabwe's tourism industry received over one million tourists between January and September last year, representing a 52 percent growth compared to the same period in 2022, putting the industry on co...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Fertilizer Fiasco: Binga Teacher Behind Bars for Presidential Inputs Scandal
In a recent legal development, a 39-year-old teacher from Chinego Primary School under Chief Pashu in Binga finds himself in custody following accusations of unlawfully possessing Presidential Command...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 08:35hrs | 8 | by Peter Matuka
Govt is crippling local authorities
The government has been accused of crippling the local authorities' operations on conditions that are run by the opposition.This was revealed recently by the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Dev...Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 13:09hrs | 9 | by Stephen Jakes
ZACC officials recover US$29m assets offshore
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has recovered externalised assets by corrupt citizens worth US$29 million, a new report submitted to Parliament has revealed.Experts say the sout...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 17:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ex Victoria Falls mayor jailed
FORMER Victoria Falls City mayor Somveli Dlamini has been sentenced to 36 months in jail for defrauding the local authority of $US15 000.Dlamini (53) had pleaded not guilty to fraud char...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 20:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former Victoria Falls mayor convicted of fraud
Former Victoria Falls Mayor Somveli Dlamini,who was facing fraud charges, has been convicted and remanded in custody until Friday when he will receive his sentencing.Hwange regional magi...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 20:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's letter to Parliament was sent after Tshabangu's letter
FOR THE RECORD: It turns out that while the attached letter sent to Parliament by Nelson Chamisa is dated 11 September 2023, it was actually sent to and received in Parliament on 5 October 2023. ...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 19:36hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
WATCH: Mayor David Coltart Takes the Lead in Transforming Bulawayo with 'Big Spring Clean Up'
Bulawayo, October 2, 2023 - In a remarkable display of leadership and community engagement, Mayor David Coltart has taken the initiative to lead the charge in revitalizing the streets of Bulawayo thro...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 22:10hrs | 15 | by Moyo Roy
Bogus employment agent exposed
Desperate job seekers face the risk of losing their money to a fraudulent recruitment agency that promises housemaid positions in the Middle East and Europe, potentially entangling them in a human tra...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chinhoyi mayoral election sparks fierce jostling among CCC councillors
THERE is fierce tussling within Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) Chinhoyi as four contestants position themselves ahead of elections to choose a new mayor and deputy premier.Last Wednesday...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Did Hichilema send Mumba with a specific mission?
Dear Sadc,Below is a transcription of the attached video clip on which Dr Nevers Mumba makes staggerring claims about what he says Zambian President Hichilema told him he expected him to go an...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 21:45hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Wanted Mkwananzi still to report to police
Police yesterday said they were still looking for former Tajamuka leader and newly appointed CCC spokesperson Promise Mkwananzi for defaulting court proceedings over a case of public violence he was f...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Gayton McKenzie says Zimbabweans are cowards
Ex-convict and outspoken South African Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie, notorious for his xenophobic outbursts and anti-immigrant campaign, as well as fuelling aggressive anti-foreigners sen...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Casino Tourism in Norway: Why to Visit
In recent years, casino tourism has become quite popular all over the world. This is especially true in Norway, as the country manages to attract thousands of travelers from all corners of the globe e...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:53hrs | 20 | by David C. Santana
Fraudster nominated for Nketa seat?
Obert Manduna who was once accused of misappropriating more than $12 000 in school funds has been nominated to stand as a Member of Parliament for Nketa in the coming elections. Manduna ...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo explains his desicion to dump Nelson Chamisa
Ex-ZANU PF Politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo has publicly explained his decision to withdraw his support for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in the upcoming 2023 elections in Zimbabwe. In a ca...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 16:46hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
$14 billion gold digital tokens bought so far in Zimbabwe
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has said a total 139 570 982 milligrammes (139,57kg) of gold-backed digital tokens valued at $14 077 billion were bought during the initial sale, which opened on Mon...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pain Eeze thieves nabbed at roadblock
Three Epworth men who allegedly committed a making off without payment charge in Concession were arrested while trying to flee at a roadblock....Published: 08 May 2023 at 22:30hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hwange Colliery to increase underground coal production
THE country's giant coal miner, Hwange Colliery Company Limited, has said it is expecting to increase underground production to 50 000 tonnes by mid-2023, following the commissioning of equipment valu...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally suffers another Victoria Falls blow
A bid by one of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies to evict a leading tour operator in Victoria Falls suffered another setback after the local municipality withdrew his offer letter for a prime pie...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt ramps up anti-human trafficking efforts
What seemed to be a good escape from poverty back home in Zimbabwe quickly turned into a nightmare for Chipo* when she landed in Oman in 2022.Like many economically impoverished citizens, Chip...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mulls stiffer penalties for human traffickers
VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga has revealed that the country will impose stiffer penalties for human traffickers who he accused of robbing the nation of human capital in the name of recruiting pr...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAPU Statement on Al Jazeera revelations
Zimbabweans have been waiting impatiently for the explosive documentaries by media group Al Jazeera of the systematic looting and plunder of resources by the ruling elite.Today, the world watc...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 16 | by ZAPU
Minor killed in accident
A 15-YEAR-OLD Gokwe juvenile died on the spot while another is battling for life at a hospital after they were hit by a vehicle along Kwekwe-Gokwe Highway.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspect...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 15:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Certain people who brought their culture to Bulawayo have turned our street into a Mbare'
Fifth Avenue in Bulawayo has become a hub of illegal activities and city fathers have vowed to continue with their operation to rid the area of illegal traders.This comes after clashes between...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 20:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hwange Thermal Power Station produce only 74 megawatts
THE country's thermal power generation has dropped lowest today with the giant Hwange Thermal Power Station producing only 74 megawatts while the three small thermal stations - Bulawayo, Harare, and M...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Land row threatens US$50m hotel construction
A ROW over land between Victoria Falls Town Council (VFTC) and a private company, Wild Horizons, is threatening to scuttle plans to construct a US$ 50 million hotel in the resort town.This com...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 05:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Malema threatens to reclaim hijacked flats in Hillbrow
Economic Freedom Fighters leader Sello Julius Malema has threatened to take over all the hijacked buildings in Johannesburg and to clean up the town accusing people who stay there of land damage. ...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 16:37hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe paying price for shoddy energy deals
ZIMBABWE is paying the price for failure to tap into renewable energy, as climate change is hindering power generation at Kariba Power Station - the country's largest electricity generating plant - wh...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 14:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
51-year-old man beaten to death in Lupane
Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Lupane have arrested one Michael Donga over the alleged murder of a 51-year-old Josiah Moyo who was found dead near Primary School. According to the ...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 16:54hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZEC confirms MDC-T Senator appointment
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has confirmed the appointment of Ms Ndiweni Marilyn Nobuhle by the opposition MDC-T party as Senator representing Bulawayo Metropolitan province to replace Ms M...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ allocates US$3 billion to businesses
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe says US$3 billion has been allotted to businesses through the RBZ forex auction since its inception in 2020.In a statement yesterday, RBZ Governor, John Mangudya s...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nurse aide certificate rescues thousands from Zimbabwe poverty
THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans, mostly healthcare workers, are leaving Zimbabwe for the United Kingdom in search of greener pastures at a time many locals are struggling to cope with the country's relentles...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 19:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parly summons Chitando over mining leases
MINES and Mining Development minister Winston Chitando has been summoned to Parliament to answer questions on special mining leases issued since 2018.Raising a matter of national interest in P...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls mayor denied bail
VICTORIA Falls mayor Somveli Dlamini has been denied bail in a case where he is facing a fraud charge.Dlamini was remanded in custody until October 24 when he appeared before Hwange magistrate...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Mayor remanded in custody
VICTORIA Falls Mayor Councillor Somveli Dlamini who was arrested by a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) crack team for alleged fraud involving a commercial stand valued at over US$90 000, app...Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tycoon set to get US$139 million refund from Bank of Zambia
THE HIGH Court of Zambia has ordered the country's central bank to pay back US$139, 191, 386 seized in 1998 to Zimbabwean business tycoon, Jayesh Shah, and his company Al Shams Building Materials Limi...Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No joy in Mthuli Ncube's budget
CALLS by Zimbabwe's restive civil service for United States dollar salaries went unheeded by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday.Ncube doubled the national budget to $1,9 trillion as a res...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:54hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seal spots at ICC T20 World Cup finals
Zimbabwe 199/5 (20) beat Papua New Guinea 172/8 (20) by 27 runsZimbabwe sealed their place at the ICC Men's Twenty20 World Cup finals with a 27-run victory over Papua New Guinea in Bulawayo on Fri...Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
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