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Ramaphosa's brother-in-law Motsepe in court over R3.4bn in Tanzanian
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe, who is brother in Law to that country's President Cyril Ramaphosa, and his associate companies are facing a $195 million (R3.4 billion) lawsuit in Tanzania, ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 14:46hrs | 1498 | by Staff reporter
Hackers gain access to financial information for a large number of South Africans
Attackers claiming to be from N4ughtySec, a cyber extortion gang that took responsibility for an attack on TransUnion in March 2022, have said that they have infiltrated most of South Africa's banks....Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 12:46hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
CABS bank manager accused of stealing depositors' funds
A manager at the CABS Highlands branch, Raymond Chikonyora, faced court last week on serious charges related to the unauthorized withdrawal of funds from clients' accounts. The allegations have raised...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:17hrs | 3799 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's legal troubles could have broader implications
Neville Mutsvangwa, son of ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, has been remanded to December 4 as the State seeks to escalate his case to the High Court for trial. He faces serious criminal c...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:37hrs | 2943 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ministers convicted for borrowing delinquency
Public Service Minister July Moyo and Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Fredrick Shava have been ordered by the High Court to repay a staggering ZWG206,370,840, which was borrowed from critical s...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 16:37hrs | 5719 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Founder on Diaspora, ZIG, Xenophobia and Julius Malema
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle's age-old dictum has been used and sometimes abused to the point of cliché.But whatever truth; b...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:02hrs | 542 | by Staff Reporter
ZANU-PF Commissar harassed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close security and protocol (advance) teams who are part of the intelligence details have this Friday during Online National Anti-Sanctions petition pre-launch proceedin...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1714 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
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
Catholic bishops bid to pay US$188K in ZiG hits a snag
The High Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed the application for a declaratur seeking a stay of execution regarding a US$188,000 payment order against Stella Mundi, an agricultural company owned by the Zi...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:04hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flood victims stranded four years later
Four years after devastating floods ravaged Binga, the government has yet to allocate houses to some of the affected victims, despite repeated promises of assistance. In February 2020, heavy rains cau...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:06hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Ex-CIO boss reveals Military Intelligence role in Baba Jukwa scandal
Former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe has revealed in his memoirs that the arrest and prosecution of individuals linked to the infamous Baba Jukwa Facebook...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 2590 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya denied bail in violence incitement case
Ex-legislator Amos Chibaya shall remain under prison detection, a Harare magistrate ruled on Monday, adding he was not convinced the prominent opposition politician would not break his bail conditions...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Evasive Zanu-PF's crook MP sued by chief election agent
Zanu-PF legislator for Chipinge Central, Raymond Machingura, has been sued by his chief election agent after failing to reimburse over US$1,400 in cash, plus a Nissan NP300 bakkie, as payment for elec...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:19hrs | 1217 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe in Chipinge
5 reasons Zimbabwean diaspora should choose Remitly
The flow of remittances to Zimbabwe is substantial, with diaspora remittances estimated at over US$1 billion annually, accounting for approximately 16% of the country's total foreign exchange receipts...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:00hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Nduna apologise to Mnangagwa after UZ graduation flop, disrepute
Former Chegutu West legislator and wishful lawyer, Dexter Nduna has issued an apology to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for celebrating before his graduation flops, an incident that tainted credibility ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 16:10hrs | 1034 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Harare team being pushed to the top of the league
Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) title-contenders Scottland have been awarded the points for their abandoned match against Karoi United, bringing them to within two points of log leaders MWOS. Whi...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:34hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Family fights over house acquired in 1960
A Harare family is embroiled in a long-standing legal dispute over ownership of a house acquired through the marriage certificate of one of its members in 1960. The case, which has now reached the Sup...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:29hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor appears in court, further remanded
Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who has been in the spotlight for allegedly impersonating a doctor, appeared in court yesterday and was remanded to October 14. His case has drawn significant attention sinc...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
EFF to refer John Steenhuisen to Parliament's Ethics Committee over his lies
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have announced plans to refer Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen to Parliament's Ethics Committee for allegedly lying about the appointment of unqualified sta...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 13:53hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
Cyber crimes under-reported
Despite tireless efforts made by local, regional and global state and non-state actors to curb cybercrimes, statistics continues to spike because victims shun reporting these cases and therefore suffe...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 122 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Chibaya in court for inciting public violence
Amos Chibaya, an activist of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), appeared in court yesterday facing charges of inciting public violence. Chibaya was remanded in custody, with his bail ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:42hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed are commanders, and seven other soldiers...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu engage Lovemore Madhuku
Businessman Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu appeared at the High Court today to face charges of fraud involving US$7.7 million, allegedly siphoned from the Presidential Pass-On Scheme. The high-profile ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:27hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
Mafume suspends town clerk Chisango
Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has suspended Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango on allegations of misconduct, including the unauthorized awarding of a street lighting tender to a blacklisted company and unlawfully...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:30hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
15 CCC activists acquitted
Fifteen Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists, arrested in Budiriro for allegedly participating in an unsanctioned gathering, have been acquitted. The activists were part of a group of 25, whi...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$7 259, R10 000 blows it on cleansing ritual
A 51-year-old Bulawayo man, Bongani Matshazi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$7,259 and R10,000 from his employer to pay for a spiritual cleansing ritua...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:22hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF official causes mayhem at Church
There was drama in Beitbridge at the Spirit Angels of God Church on Sunday where a former ZANU PF ward 4 councillor (and current party official), Aphos Ndlovu refused to be expelled from the church by...Published: 22 Sep 2024 at 18:22hrs | 4668 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Beitbridge
Harare pumping capacity down to 25%
Ongoing disputes among officials at the Harare City Council are crippling efforts to address the capital's worsening water crisis, with revelations that the city is producing only a quarter of its dai...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:34hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
US$816 000 for chemicals vanishes as Harare runs dry
Harare City Council could have lost US$816,000 in public funds due to alleged misconduct by water treatment chemicals supplier, Nanotech Water Solutions. The company reportedly acquitted only US$252,0...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:28hrs | 3723 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe police and Zanu-PF lead in rights violations'
A recent report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reveals a troubling surge in human rights violations across the country, with at least 213 documented incidents of harassment, intimidation, and unl...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:43hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national faces deportation from Zimbabwe
Chinese businessman Haozuan Song is currently detained at Harare Remand Prison and faces possible deportation to China over an unspecified offense, while his mother, controversial businesswoman Li Son...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:42hrs | 2881 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna law degree under spotlight
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ), a cornerstone of higher education in the country, faced significant controversy during its graduation ceremony on Friday. The celebration of academic excellence was ma...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 1265 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man reports lawyer to Law Society of Zimbabwe
A Bulawayo resident has lodged a formal complaint alleging severe misconduct and unethical behavior within the legal system, specifically targeting a local lawyer accused of disrupting legal proceedin...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:03hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
Bongani Mafu bags $200,000 from Ngezi Platinum
Premier Soccer League champions Ngezi Platinum Stars have been ordered by FIFA to pay former coach Bongani Mafu close to US$200,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal. The platinum miners face a dea...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:00hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fails to reverse poll report
President Emmerson Mnangagwa missed a crucial opportunity to address the controversy surrounding the 2023 general elections during the recent 44th SADC summit held in Harare. Despite his high-profile ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:01hrs | 1242 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's third term praise singers fear Chiwenga's 'wrath'
ZANU-PF members advocating for President Emerson Mnangagwa's term extension beyond 2028 are motivated by fears of the challenges a new regime might face, a political analyst has suggested.Desp...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1836 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Police detain man for insulting Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema
POLICE in Lusaka have detained a 43-year-old man of Kabulonga Extension for insulting President Hakainde Hichilema and saying Zambians should vote out "these idi*ts in 2026." Suzgo Mbale insul...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:41hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Faz victims acquitted
Two residents of Hwedza, Charles Kadungure (48) and Marlon Kandenga (32), have been acquitted of disorderly conduct charges after allegedly confronting a member of Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (Faz)...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:21hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to fine telcos over poor service delivery
Telecommunications companies and internet service providers in Zimbabwe now face fines of up to US$5,000 for poor service delivery, following new regulations introduced by the Minister of Information ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Warriors begin Afcon qualifiers campaign with goalless draw against Kenya
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 KenyaIn their 2025 AFCON Qualifiers Group J opener on Friday, the Zimbabwe national team secured a goalless draw against Kenya. The match, marking the debut of Warriors coac...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 17:16hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Phone tracker leads hubby to wife's love nest
WITH years of marriage, a spouse develops a keen sense of when something is not quite right.However, with the help of smartphones, mobile apps, or cutting-edge software like a tracker, you can...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
Sanef linked Press ombudsman sides with DA 'racist' who wanted to 'kill the k*ffirs'
Renaldo Gouws is not to everyone's liking. Like Marmite. So when IOL published a video clip in which he is seen and heard spewing racist hate speech, supporters and detractors of the controversial pol...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 17:23hrs | 412 | by Ombud Watcher for GroundUp
Zondo's lavish farewell bash under spotlight
The recent farewell party for the former Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, has come under heavy criticism following reports that the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) did not follow proper procurement pro...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 1625 | by Staff reporter
Dethroned 'Chief' faces arrest
Dethroned Chief Katerere, Alexio Nyamhute, faces potential arrest for defying a High Court order that declared his appointment unlawful. Despite Judge Isaac Muzenda's ruling, which invalidated Nyamhut...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:48hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Zera sues 13 dealers over fuel contamination
Thirteen out of 155 fuel samples collected from retail sites across Zimbabwe were found to be contaminated or adulterated, falling below acceptable quality standards, according to a report by the Zimb...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:05hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Miss South Africa Contestant Faces Identity Theft Allegations and Online Abuse
A major scandal has erupted in South Africa after Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the competition amid allegations of identity theft involving her mother. The ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:51hrs | 902 | by Staff Reporter
Masaraure, 15 teachers off the hook
Obert Masaraure, president of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ), along with 15 other teachers, was acquitted by a Harare magistrate on charges related to an alleged unlawful gat...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 15:23hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Company loses US$10m suit against City Parking
The Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed a US$10 million lawsuit filed by Zemqos Incorporated (Pvt) Ltd against City Parking over an alleged breach of a verbal agreement concerning the supply and i...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 09:22hrs | 906 | by Staff reporter
Do Zimbabwe judges really read? A critique of Justice Happious Zhou's handling of the Marconati Case
The recent decision by Harare High Court Judge Justice Happious Zhou to grant bail to Alessandro Marconati, the son of a self-styled Italian Mafia boss, raises serious questions about the competency a...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 19:35hrs | 894 | by George Tshuma
US$1m stolen from Namibian bank was paid to Mugabe's pilot
A total of N$18,8 million (US$1m) stolen from SME Bank was transferred to and laundered by former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's pilot and confidant Robert Mhlanga.This is according to c...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:18hrs | 8413 | by Staff reporter
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