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Mental exam for 'prophet' who had a message for Grace Mugabe
A man claiming to have the power of prophecy was arrested after demanding to see former first lady Grace Mugabe at her Blue Roof residence in Borrowdale Brooke in Harare, a court heard on Thursday....Published: 6 hrs ago | 766 | by Staff reporter
UK, Ireland healthcare carers hopefuls lose thousands to scammers
POPULAR Bulawayo mental health activist and founder of a mental health organisation, Win Over Addiction and Trauma (WOTA), Witness Bongani Mguni, has reportedly gone into hiding after allegedly defrau...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:06hrs | 766 | by Staff reporter
Botswana's ruling party loses power after six decades
Botswana's governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power, preliminary election results show.President Mokgweetsi Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party (BD...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1462 | by Staff reporter
'Chimombe, Mpofu grounded Presidential goat scheme'
A top civil servant has told parliament that government was forced to abort the presidential goat scheme after jailed business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu only delivered 6,978 goats from a ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | 2505 | by Staff reporter
Russia fines Google US$2.5 decillion
A Russian court has fined Google $2.5 decillion for allegedly blocking pro-Kremlin propaganda on YouTube.The fine, which is the equivalent of $2.5 trillion trillion trillion, is the result of ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
DNA testing nailed Madzibaba Ishmael
The leader of Johane Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika Sect, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, yesterday appeared in court on allegations of raping and impregnating three 14-year-old girls who are all his c...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1400 | by Staff reporter
Regime goes after Mogoeng Mogoeng
The Judicial Service Commission's (JSC) conduct committee has recommended that former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng face an impeachment inquiry over dishonesty claims made against him by impeached Jud...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 09:30hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter
Fumvudza/ intwasa input scheme in disarray over US$300 million debt to suppliers
A government initiative aimed at providing free access to seed and fertilizer for communal farmers is encountering significant obstacles, as it has been revealed that the state owes suppliers more tha...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Ishmael in court over minors' rape
AN apostolic sect leader allegedly raped three minors from his church and impregnated two of them.Johanne Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika sect leader Ishmael Chokurongerwa appeared befo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Ex-employee wins lawsuit against Lobels
In a recent ruling, Magistrate Sharon Mashavira has ordered Lobels (Private) Limited to compensate former employee Hardlife Chauke with US$14,000 after he was wrongfully accused of theft and subjected...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Willowgate linked minister in another scandal involving 'stolen' millions
The High Court has mandated Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister July Moyo and Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Fredrick Shava, who is linked to the Willowgate motor scandal, to re...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Botswana vote shaken up by angry ex-president
Botswana holds a presidential election on Wednesday energised by a campaign by one previous head-of-state to unseat his handpicked successor whose first term has seen rising discontent amid a downturn...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 09:21hrs | 3269 | by AFP
Mnangagwa's govt in soup over unsanctioned US$500m 'loan'
A local citizen, Marvelous Khumalo, has taken the Zimbabwean government to court, demanding the repayment of over half a billion United States dollars allegedly misappropriated through unauthorized bo...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Gokwe man sentenced to 10 years for fatal assault
A Gokwe resident, Evans Moyo, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of culpable homicide for fatally assaulting a 24-year-old man in 2022. Moyo, who was 25 at the time of the ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:36hrs | 466 | by Stephen Jakes
Gwayi-Tshangani dam is a tale of unfulfilled promises
The Zimbabwean government has once again delayed the completion deadline for the Gwayi-Shangani Dam, now pushing it to 2026, leaving residents of Bulawayo in a precarious situation as the city grapple...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:02hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu in bruising tussle over windfall
Employees of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have turned to Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, appealing for assistance in recovering approximately US$1.2 million in outstanding sala...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 4432 | by Staff reporter
'Projected Trump victory driving demand for dollars'
Increasing belief on the financial markets that Donald Trump will win the US presidential election next month has been strengthening the dollar, Bloomberg has reported, citing British multinational ba...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 13:45hrs | 559 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to participate at top minerals summit
Zimbabwe is preparing to participate in the upcoming Critical Minerals Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 6 to 7. The summit comes at a time when the worl...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe smashes T20 World record
Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, shattered the record for the highest-ever T20 international score after racking up a monumental 344-4 against Gambia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regio...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 3539 | by Staff reporter
Seed Co sues contract farmer US$270,700
Seed Co Limited has emerged victorious in its legal pursuit against soya bean farmer Christian Falkenberg, successfully recovering US$274,768 after he failed to fulfill the terms of their crop financi...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe passports processing officer appears in court
A processing officer at the Harare Registrar General's Office, Chipo Matovanyika, appeared in court yesterday on charges of assisting four Cameroonian nationals to fraudulently acquire Zimbabwean pass...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Dumping US dollar 'keeps politics out of economic development'
Boosting trade settlements in national currencies between members of the BRICS group is a strategic necessity, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that a shift from the US dollar would s...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
South Africa spent US$2,9 million in 4 months on deporting illegal immigrants
The EFF has raised concerns about the R52.8m (US$2,9 million) spent on deporting illegal immigrants between April and August.Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber, in a recent Q&A session i...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:57hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
CCC owes US$1,2m in salary arrears
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party is under pressure as it faces claims from its employees for over US$1.2 million in accumulated salary arrears spanning a two-year period. The e...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:05hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Breaking down Dr. Chihombori's allegations: Is the U.S. really the key obstacle to Africa's UNSC permanent seats?
In recent discourse surrounding Africa's quest for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Dr. Arikana Chihombori, a prominent U.S.-based Pan-Africanist, has pointed the finger ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 22:42hrs | 537 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fraudster Jailed for 10 Years
A man from Queens Park, Bulawayo, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for defrauding victims of US$180,000 by faking ownership of property.Bigboy Leovancey Ncube (57) appeared on Tuesday ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 22:36hrs | 636 | by Stephen Jakes
Britain's Charles is heckled by Australian politician
King Charles faced a tense moment during his visit to Australia when independent senator Lidia Thorpe, an Aboriginal Australian, interrupted his address at Parliament House in Canberra with shouts of ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 12:11hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
CSC, Boustead Beef deal sparks court battle
The Cold Storage Company (CSC) has officially terminated its partnership with Boustead Beef, leading to legal action, according to Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed five years for robbery
A man from Nkulumani, Bulawayo, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in a robbery.Blessing Ndebele (22) appeared before Magistrate Musayiwona Shortgame and pleaded gu...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:26hrs | 238 | by Stephen Jakes
Sengezo Tshabangu up and running, in good health
Sengezo Tshabangu, the secretary-general of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is up and running after being reported to have been moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:21hrs | 4281 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's hand in King Munhumutapa fiasco exposed
The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly exploring controversial plans to amend the constitution, potentially empowering self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, since 2...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:19hrs | 1306 | by Staff reporter
Ex-top Zimbabwe govt official accused of grabbing farm equipment
Former diplomat and ex-permanent secretary Joey Bimha is embroiled in a legal dispute concerning allegations of improperly seizing farming equipment from his former business partner, Sebastian Hugh Zi...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:14hrs | 4372 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear defies age
An impressive three-hour performance by reggae legend Burning Spear at the Glamis Arena last Friday showcased that the 79-year-old Jamaican icon has lost little to age. Born Winston Rodney, the artist...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:08hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
Gweru dumpsite relocation delayed again
The relocation of the Woodlands dumpsite in Gweru has been postponed once more, primarily due to delays in receiving necessary paperwork from the government, despite the City Council having already id...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:06hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
BRICs payment system being tested
A new digital payments system, BRICS Pay, debuted for live testing at this week's BRICS Business Forum at the International Trade Center in Moscow.During the trial - on 17 and 18 October - for...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1731 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa is immature, I have been vindicated'
Retired politician Eddie Cross has publicly criticized former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa, suggesting that his leadership inadequacies contributed to the fragmentation...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:15hrs | 2403 | by Staff reporter
Lobola confusion hits Zimbabwe
The 2022 Marriage Act, which consolidates previous separate laws on civil and customary marriages, has sparked widespread misinformation on social media, prompting clarification from Justice, Legal, a...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:08hrs | 28813 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's value-added exports rise to US$244,5 million
Zimbabwe's export sector is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by a marked increase in value-added products and local manufacturing, signaling a promising path toward sustainable economic grow...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand clarity on Zimbabwe govt's Mpox response plan
Lawmakers in Zimbabwe put Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Sleiman Kwidini under scrutiny on Wednesday, seeking detailed explanations regarding the government's response to the recently confirmed...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Divorcee ordered to stay with estranged wife
The High Court of Harare has ruled in favor of Sarah Madzura, a divorced woman from Chegutu, ordering her estranged husband, Onias Gotora, to allow her to remain in the family home following an evicti...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
ZimAlloys resumes chrome smelting
ZimAlloys, a ferrochrome producer based in Gweru, has restarted its chrome smelting operations after an 11-year break, thanks to a US$7 million investment from Kuvimba Mining House. The company's revi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Govt happy with arrears clearance progress
The Zimbabwean Government has expressed optimism over the progress and milestones achieved in reforms under the arrears clearance and debt resolution process. During a meeting with Sector Working Grou...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:32hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Tshangani Lake: A timeline of missed deadlines and delays
The Gwayi-Shangani dam was first mooted in 1912 by the colonial Rhodesia government. Its construction is part of the National Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project. It is projected to solve the Bulawayo ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 12:38hrs | 949 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scores milestones on arrears clearance process
The Government of Zimbabwe has received commendations for significant progress in the implementation of reforms under the Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process, a vital step towards transformi...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:57hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs own cybersecurity statistics
Zimbabwe has recently experienced a troubling rise in cyber attacks affecting almost everyone, with the latest affecting local entities like banks. At a recent Cybersecurity Conference in Harare, Mini...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 15:39hrs | 136 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe govt says there Is no need to panic over Mpox
The Zimbabwean government has sought to allay public anxiety following the confirmation of two isolated cases of Mpox disease, which were reported for the first time in the country on Sunday. With com...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:35hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Fake estate agent up for US$180 000 fraud
A 57-year-old Bulawayo man, Bigboy Leovancey Ncube, has been convicted of fraud after misrepresenting himself as an estate agent and posing as the owner of a property valued at US$180,000 using forged...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
Bishop Mika Mutungamidzwa dies at 102
Bishop Mika Mutungamidzwa, a prominent religious leader of the Faith Apostolic Church in Zimbabwe 1912, has passed away at the age of 102. He died peacefully at his home in Maponga, Chief Nyamweda, le...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 09:28hrs | 1854 | by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwe lawyer given ultimatum
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has given prominent lawyer Wilson Manase a deadline of ten days to provide an explanation for his failure to finalize the estate of the late businesswoman Jane Maisir...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1424 | by Staff reporter
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