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Zacc pounces on IDCZ bosses
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on Friday last week arrested two officials from the Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDDZ) on allegations of criminal abuse of office invo...Published: 01 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
12-member armed robbery gang arrested
Midlands police have rounded up and arrested a notorious 12-member gang terrorising villagers in Zhombe, and as convictions are secured several assault, attempted murder, public violence and rape case...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Police identify dangerous pick-up points
Police in the Midlands province have identified more than 10 undesignated pick-up points in Gweru, Gokwe and Zvishavane which have become a haven for criminals.With a reported surge in robberi...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt officials up for fraud
TWO Ministry of Industry and Commerce officials have been charged with fraud for allegedly issuing out 200 vehicle import licenses without authority.Andrew Matevere aged 37, who is a Licence C...Published: 29 Oct 2021 at 13:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
IDCZ battles to find 'high calibre' CEO
THE myth that some of Africa's best business minds are found in Zimbabwe has been disproved at the State-run Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ), which has struggled to find a CEO fo...Published: 28 May 2021 at 08:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gweru embarks on free COVID-19 testing
GWERU City Council (GCC), in partnership with government, has rolled out a programme to offer free COVID-19 tests in the Midlands capital as part of efforts to increase early detection of the virus....Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
WMI engages top car makers
WILLOWVALE Motor Industries is in negotiations with leading world car manufacturers with a view of assembling their brands locally, a senior official said yesterday. General manager for Indust...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Amtec expands to Vic Falls
AMTEC Motors (Amtec), a local automotive dealer specialising in vehicle sales, spare parts and accessories and vehicle servicing, says it has positioned itself for future growth, buoyed by strong auto...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cop shoots soldier
A SOLDIER has been hospitalised after he was shot once on the left ankle by a detective as he tried to restrain two police officers from assaulting a suspect in Gweru over the weekend.Detectiv...Published: 12 Feb 2018 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-employer drags Tich Mataz to court over $60,000
Former Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo, popularly known as Tich Mataz, has been issued with summons to appear in court for allegedly defrauding the radio station of nearly $6...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nissan targets Zimbabwe market
Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer, Nissan Motor Company Limited (Nissan), has expressed interest to grow its market share in Zimbabwe despite the country's deteriorating economic conditio...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Willowvale Motor Industries reopens
Willowvale Motor Industries (WMI), which had been shut for the last five years, officially resumed operations yesterday following a joint venture with a Chinese firm to assemble locally a new rang...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 06:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Willovale Mazda Motor Industry resumes operations
Willovale Mazda Motor Industries (WMMI) is set to resume motor vehicle assembling at its Harare plant in the second week of February.On Thursday, Bulawayo24.com heard that the motor vehi...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Alice Dube
IDC sells stake in Amtec
State-owned firm the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) has diluted its controlling stake in car dealership firm Amtec Holdings from 56 percent to 27 percent in exchange for fresh capital in...Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 19:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Intwasa Fashion Show seeks models
Intwasa Fashion Show 2016 has made a call to models across Zimbabwe and beyond to submit their applications to be considered for this year's fashion showcase. Running under the theme "No Colou...Published: 19 May 2016 at 06:27hrs | | by Peter Tanyanyiwa
The Intwasa Fashion Show shuts down Intwasa Arts Festival 2015
The Intwasa Fashion Show finishes at a high noteThe 2nd Edition of the Intwasa Fashion Show which was held this past Saturday, the 26th of September 2015 at the AMTEC Showroom, featured 10 Out...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 23:30hrs | 1 | by HMA
Meet the Designers for Intwasa Fashion Show 2015
The Intwasa Fashion Show is back this year and it will be held at the AMTEC Garage in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and will feature 10 Designers, with 3 special collections being showcased on Saturday, 26 Septe...Published: 14 Sep 2015 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Agency
Winky D, Africa Revenge to headline Intwasa fiesta
AWARD-winning dancehall chanter Winky D real name Wallace Chirimuko and re-united afro-jazz duo, Africa Revenge will headline this year's Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo. Intwasa Arts Festiva...Published: 12 Sep 2015 at 09:02hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Top Bulawayo designers gear up for Intwasa Fashion Show
HUNNAR Management Agency will be hosting a fashion show at AMTEC Garage as part of the Intwasa Arts Festival on September 26.The Intwasa Fashion Show is a celebration of Bulawayo's fashion...Published: 10 Sep 2015 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Student teacher fined for fondling passenger's privates
A STUDENT teacher who failed to control his sexual desires and caressed a fellow passenger's private parts in a commuter omnibus has been fined $100.Collins Mhise (35) was convicted of indecen...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Workers up in arms against Amtec over terminal benefits
Over 20 employees' of Amtec in Mutare disengaged in 2013 following the company's takeover by Sambiri Investments are at cross roads after their former employer refused to meet their agreed exit packag...Published: 22 Jul 2015 at 10:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
StarFM sues Tich Mataz over $75 000
Television and radio personality Tichafa Matambanadzo, popularly known as Tich Mataz, together with Zanu-PF Hatfield constituency losing candidate Acie Lumumba Mutumanje, have been taken to the High C...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
List of companies that are currently offering apprenticeship
The Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Dr Gandawa yesterday released a list of Zimbabwean companies that currently offer apprenticeship.The companies recr...Published: 20 May 2015 at 20:35hrs | 36 | by Ndou Paul
Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries to close down
THE Industrial Development Corporation Zimbabwe (IDCZ) is set to close unviable operations such as Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries, Sino Zimbabwe Cement Company, National Furniture Industries, Motir...Published: 20 Dec 2014 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nissan Zimbabwe loses franchise
Nissan Zimbabwe (Pvt) Limited has lost the franchise as the official distributor of Nissan vehicles in the country and is embarking on a clearance sale for its stock. The clearance sale w...Published: 30 Sep 2014 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bus building company - Deven Engineering - up for sale
Motec Holdings, has its subsidiary, Deven Engineering, up for sale as it seeks to mobilise capital to enable its parent company, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), to effectively execute i...Published: 28 Apr 2014 at 17:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber's privates ripped off
A 24-year-old Entumbane man who is one of the five suspected armed robbers who allegedly robbed Amtec Motors of cash and airtime vouchers in December 2012 had his testicles ripped off after he was sh...Published: 27 Mar 2014 at 04:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
StanChart orders IDC to close its bank account
Foreign-owned bank Standard Chartered Zimbabwe has ordered the Industrial Development Corporation to close its bank account with the institution next month, an executive told a parliamentary committe...Published: 29 Jan 2014 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tich Mataz removed from remand
Former Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo, who is accused of defrauding the radio station of over $125 000, has been removed from remand after his lawyer successfully applied fo...Published: 04 Dec 2013 at 02:21hrs | | by Court Reporter
Tich Mataz to stand trial on December 3
FORMER radio and television personality Tichafa Matambanadzo, popularly known as Tich Mataz - accused of swindling his employer, Star FM of $126 000 - is set to stand trial on December 3 this year af...Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 03:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe's govt splashes $6 million on cars
President Robert Mugabe's administration is buying 100 new fuel-guzzler vehicles from high-flying auto dealers in Harare for over $6 million at a time millions are facing starvation.The Ford...Published: 17 Oct 2013 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet shortlisted for top Africa gong
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe and its France-based partner Astellia have been shortlisted for the ‘Best cost efficiency solution for Africa' at the Africa Com Awards set for Cape Town South ...Published: 13 Oct 2013 at 17:53hrs | | by Business Reporter
Tich Mataz trial set for Wednesday
Former Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo, accused of defrauding the company of over $125 000 after diverting its advertising revenue to two companies that he had interests in, ...Published: 05 Oct 2013 at 07:12hrs | | by Court Reporter
Tich Mataza missed flight from church, warrant of arrest cancelled
Elijah Makomo Harare Magistrate yesterday cancelled the warrant of arrest he had issued against suspended Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Matambanadzo after had defaulted a routine remand hearing....Published: 04 Oct 2013 at 13:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warrant of arrest for issued against Tich Mataz
HARARE magistrate Elijah Makomo yesterday issued a warrant of arrest against suspended Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Matambanadzo after he defaulted a routine remand hearing at the Harare Magis...Published: 02 Oct 2013 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tich Mataz trial postponed
THE trial of former Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Matambanadzo, who is accused of defrauding the broadcaster of over $125 000 after diverting its advertising revenue to two companies he had inter...Published: 04 Sep 2013 at 07:53hrs | | by Court Reporter
Tich Mataz faces $126,000 fraud charge
FORMER Star FM programmes manager Tichafa Augustine Matambanadzo accused of defrauding the company of over US$125 000 after diverting its advertising revenue to two companies he had interests in, ap...Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 04:24hrs | | by Court Reporter
Tich Mataz suspended
Zimpapers has suspended two senior staffers at its radio station, Star FM, over irregularities involving the transaction of advertising revenue meant for the radio station, Group Chief Executive Mr Ju...Published: 15 May 2013 at 22:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Police launch manhunt for three fugitive robbers
POLICE have launched a manhunt for two of the three armed robbers who were recently involved in two shootouts and a high-speed chase with detectives in Harare city centre. According to police the whe...Published: 07 Jan 2013 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Female rapists strike again, raping a soldier (33)
A male soldier employed by the Zimbabwe Nation...Published: 27 Dec 2012 at 04:55hrs | 27 | by Staff Reporter
Econet becomes Zimbabwe's Superbrand for 2011
ECONET scooped the first prize in the country's top 10 superbrands for the second consecutive year. It has been credited with transforming many lives in Zimbabwe.The Econet brand was recognise...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 19:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Commuter omnibus crew kidnaps a cop
A Kwekwe commuter omnibus driver Taurai Jaurenji (31) and his conductor Chelton Bhango (24) have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping a police officer in Gweru and driving him to Kwekwe two w...Published: 22 Sep 2011 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
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