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Man assaults fines officer at court
A 42-year-old man from Harare, Eliah Mhiyangwa, has appeared in court facing charges of assault after allegedly attacking a court official at the Mbare Magistrates Court in August this year.Mh...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter
NetOne duped US$133,000 by auction dealer
Jeffery Mubaiwa, the director of JEFFM Auctions, appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya on Thursday, facing charges of fraud after allegedly defrauding mobile network operator NetOne Priv...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:03hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Man charged with misappropriating US$125,000
A 41-year-old man, Vhurumu Mutero, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing allegations of misappropriating US$125,000 entrusted to him for the purchase of a vehicle and househol...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:48hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
3 arrested for stealing 5,000litres of diesel from Feruka pipeline
Three suspects, Liberty Munyaradzi (34), Clementine Sikoti (39), and Itai Ndlovu (43), appeared before Harare Magistrate Apollonia Marutya yesterday, facing charges of stealing 5,000 litres of diesel ...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:15hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver jailed for killing pedestrian
A 26-year-old commuter omnibus driver from Hatcliffe, Kelvin Mhasi, has been sentenced to 17 months in jail after being convicted of culpable homicide in connection with a fatal road accident. ...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:27hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
War veteran faces eviction amid corruption scandal
Bernard Masendeke, a war veteran popularly known as "Shumba," is facing eviction from a farm he has occupied for nearly 20 years following a court order linked to a corruption scandal involving senior...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 17:24hrs | 1384 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults fines officer
A 42-YEAR-OLD man has been remanded in custody to August 19 after he allegedly stormed the resident magistrate's office at the Mbare Magistrates Court and assaulted a fines officer.Harare magi...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 11:30hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman chokes day-old baby to death
Nancy Chitsiga, a 23-year-old Harare woman, has been remanded in custody on charges of infanticide. She appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya.The State alleges that on July 26, C...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 10:49hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Woman 'hires' soldier to force hubby to relocate
Sikumbuzo Hakata, a Zimbabwean soldier, appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya on charges of assault and violating the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act. He allegedly collaborate...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Man kills 'attacker', faces murder charge
Kelvin Kagondo, a Harare man, has been remanded in custody until July 22, 2024, on a murder charge after allegedly using deadly force in self-defense against assailants. Harare magistrate Apollonia Ma...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:54hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
We don't want crumbs from Mnangagwa's table
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is unbelievable!I was at a loss for words after reading a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana, the permanent secretary for ...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 16:53hrs | 14 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean concerns over condoms cash drying up next year
At a forum organized by SafAids in Harare, concerns were raised by public health practitioners regarding the potential reversal of HIV prevention progress due to the looming end of international fundi...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe condom funding coming to an end next year
Public health practitioners are concerned about the potential reversal of progress in HIV prevention in Zimbabwe due to imminent funding shortages for condoms. National HIV Prevention Coordinator Gert...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:27hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Bogus Zimra officer in court
A HARARE man was duped by a bogus Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) official that he had engaged to facilitate payment of duty for his car from south Africa.Thomas Mangeren (40) appeared befo...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
3 more arrested over US$720 000 heist
Three more suspects involved in the US720 000 robbery, where a financial services company in Belgravia, Harare, was raided and lost over US$720 676, R10 500, Euro 120, a 7.65 mm CZ Vzor pistol and thr...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastor in court for theft
A SELF-CONFESSED pastor on Friday appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya facing three counts of theft of trust property valued at US$9 300.Albert Muremo (50) denied the allegation...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Former MP, 39 others further remanded
A HARARE Magistrate has dismissed an application by former Glenview South Member of Parliament Learnmore Hakata for refusal of further remand for holding an unsanctioned road show.Hakata, who ...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF security aide in court for assaulting Mnangagwa; fined US$200
A man from Harare, claiming to be a security aide at the Zanu-PF headquarters, has appeared in court on assault charges after allegedly attacking Tourism Deputy Minister Tongai Mnangagwa and Wellingto...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 17:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Thieving merchandiser arrested paying lobola
A Harare man had a Christmas Day to forget after he was arrested during a lobola ceremony in Pfungwe area, Mashonaland East Province.Chamunorwa Muvhuti (40), was arrested for stealing US$195 0...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 07:05hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Econet defrauded
A CHITUNGWIZA man appeared before magistrate Apollonia Marutya yesterday charged with three counts of defrauding Econet Wireless of US$ 5 291.Clever Manhombo (40) was remanded in custody...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:30hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Harare doctor in court for blackmailing colleague
A SPECIALIST neurologist was on Wednesday brought before a Harare magistrate charged with contravening provisions of the Data Protection Act after he was accused of blackmailing a colleague, Andrew Ma...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 17:41hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Doctor in court for blackmailing a colleague
A SPECIALIST neurologist was on Wednesday brought before a Harare magistrate charged with contravening provisions of the Data Protection Act after he was accused of blackmailing a colleague, Andrew Ma...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Brito's selection cast doubts on the Warriors ambitions
THE decision by interim coach, Baltemar Brito to include untested and largely inactive foreign-based youngsters for the crucial 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Nigeria in Kigali this...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Brito defends Warriors selection
The announcement of the provisional Warriors squad to commence Zimbabwe's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has stirred significant discontent within the local football community. However, national c...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gives his henchman another lease of life
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reinstated Owen 'Mudha' Ncube, a key associate, to a prominent government role, assigning him the position of Midlands Provincial Affairs minister. This marks Ncube's ...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 21:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police thwart attempt to announce parallel elections outcome
A SUBVERSIVE attempt by some Civic Society Organisations (CSOs) to illegally announce the results of the 2023 harmonised elections has been thwarted by police who on Wednesday night swooped on some pr...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans resort to comedy to cope with failing economy
Zimbabweans are resorting to comic relief in the face of a failing economy, as the local currency loses value by the day. After all, laughter is the best medicine.This week, government workers...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drug lord in Zanu-PF primary election contest
VIOLENCE mongers, drug lords, and shoddy characters were disqualified from standing for the ruling party in the forthcoming elections as Zanu-PF maintains high ethical standards with rerun polls set t...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 12 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Zimbabweans commemorates Heroes Day
Zimbabweans from across the political divide, joined by Ministers, mayors and senior service officers, converged at venues across the country to commemorate Heroes Day and salute the fallen and living...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
How the West is plotting to exploit Africa
IF designs of global money are not stopped in their tracks, Africa is threatened with environmental degradation and nutritional poverty. If we, as Africans, do not begin to think deeply about what is ...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Linda Apollo
Mnangagwa son-in-law, adviser botch ZimCoke deal
A COURT application is set to be filed any day from now to legally and officially cancel the US$225 million ZimCoke deal to acquire assets of the now defunct state-owned Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Compan...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 19:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says mining shouldn't displace communities
The Government will not allow mining companies to displace communities from their ancestral lands and those communities should have the final say on the operations of mineral extraction companies on t...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:06hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Communities first before mining, says Mnangagwa
THE Government will not allow mining companies to displace communities from their ancestral lands and those communities should have the final say on the operations of mineral extraction companies on t...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 09:18hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Mthuli Ncube sees potential for 'diaspora remittances' via Blockchain
ZIMBABWE'S central bank frowns at digital currency and previously ordered all banks to stop processing transactions involving digital currencies, such as BTC and other altcoins in 2017.They te...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:11hrs | 10 | by Agencies
Evicted Zanu-PF supporters stranded
About 200 families that were evicted from a farm on the outskirts of Marondera in June are still living in the open as the government is yet to fulfil its promise to resettle them.The families...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz donates laptops to rural school
GOSHA Secondary School in Chikwaka last Tuesday became the biggest beneficiary after the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) donated to it 12 laptops, a desktop, mu...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
US-based Zimbabwean actor lends role in new movie
LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean actor Rick Cosnett says he has landed a role in the forthcoming movie titled Go To The Moon which will start filming next month.Cosnett is popularly known for his ...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top-rated South African online gambling sites
Online casinos give everyone a great opportunity to earn real cash while enjoying playing favorite games. South African online gambling sites offer high-quality safe entertainment that allows gaming a...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 00:49hrs | 12 | by Staff Writer
Mashonaland West, Midlands, top in STIs
THE Ministry of Health yesterday revealed that Mashonaland West and Midlands's provinces have the highest cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the country.Presenting oral evidence befor...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt appoints new CAPS board
THE Government has appointed a new board for the country' largest pharmaceutical company, CAPS (Pvt) Ltd, led by Mr Nyaradzai Matondo. The appointment is with effect from 4 November 2020, said...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 23:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga divided over Zanu-PF DCCs
SHARP divisions have emerged in the Zanu-PF presidium, pitting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, over the remaining District Coordinating Committees (DCC) elections....Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa okays key appointments
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of 10 provincial development co-ordinators (PDC) who will assist Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs with "technical and administrative support" ...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
US comedian Steve Harvey in Victoria Falls?
RENOWNED American comedian and television host Steve Harvey and wife Marjorie sneaked into Victoria Falls unnoticed where they toured the Rainforest yesterday. A video posted on micro blogging...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ministers's semi-dressed photos go viral on social media
Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs minister Apollonia Munzverengwi has apologised to Zanu-PF and its supporters after her semi-dressed picture went viral on social media. According to the Dai...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Political rivalry shouldn't translate into animosity'
Indo-Zimbabwe relations are largely timeless as trade between the two countries can be traced to the pre-colonial era. Last year, Indian Vice President Shri Venkaiah Naidu visited Zimbabwe and pledged...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Indian Ambassador blasts MDC
The country's political environment is "very polarised" owing to an intransigent and militant MDC party, which largely perceives its political rivals as mortal enemies, while the continued outpouring ...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born whiz-kid wants to send rockets to space
After coming tops in the essay category at this year's DStv Eutelsat Star Awards last month, Zimbabwe-born whiz-kid Tanaka Chonyera is ready to take the first steps towards achieving great feats in th...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai aid looters to face the music
Government will decisively deal with irresponsible individuals who abuse or distribute aid along partisan lines, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said.The Vice President said this ye...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 22:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Council kicks out Mnangagwa's minister from its offices
A political confrontation is looming in Marondera town after the local authority dominated by the opposition MDC's councilors, blocked Mashonaland East resident Minister Apollonia Munzverengwi, from u...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:37hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe to roll out new and more effective ARV drug
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care is working on a programme to roll out a new antiretroviral drug Dolutegravir which is more effective in viral suppression and has fewer side effects. Vira...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 19:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
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