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Businessman shoots wife dead, commits suicide

A sense of shock and grief has gripped the Tshidixwa suburb in Beitbridge after popular local businessman Farai Longwe, widely known as Mr Grocery, fatally shot his wife before taking his own life on Wednesday evening.The incident reported…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:45hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

High Court jails businessman for contempt

The High Court has found businessman Regis Maburutse in contempt of court and sentenced him to six months in prison, wholly suspended on condition he complies with a 2023 order barring him from interfering in the affairs of Matebeleland En…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:55hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter

Businessman Mutangadura shot dead

Police have confirmed that Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura, widely known as Mutangazi, was shot dead by suspected robbers at his Lisheen Estate farmhouse shortly after midnight.Mutangadura, a prominent entrepreneur who owned Lisheen Es…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:34hrs | 1889 | by Staff reporter

Businessman trapped in married woman's bedroom, assaulted

Prominent businessman and political figure Saymore Mhene, 48, owner of Bestdue Driving School, has found himself at the centre of a sensational court case after being lured into the bedroom of a married woman and allegedly assaulted.The in…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 14:19hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter

Harare businessman in $76,000 vehicle import fraud

A local businessman, Elias Murandu, 37, has been charged with fraud after allegedly deceiving the director of Cobra Security in a failed vehicle importation scheme involving a total of US$76,000.Murandu appeared before Harare magistrate Ru…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:27hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's pension crisis: Full compensation for 2008 losses may take 100 years

Zimbabwe's pension funds have sounded the alarm over their inability to compensate retirees who lost their life savings during the 2008 economic collapse, warning that, at current fund levels, full restitution could take up to a century wi…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:08hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter

Businessman in hot water over forged documents in ZPC tender deal

A local businessman is facing criminal charges after allegedly using forged documents to land a lucrative Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) contract, in a scandal that has drawn the attention of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).Ed…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:06hrs | 1290 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe businessman jailed over US$125,000 theft

Businessman Vhurumu Mutero was sentenced on Tuesday to 48 months imprisonment after being convicted of theft of trust property involving US$125,000. The funds were entrusted to him for the purchase of a truck and various household items.Ma…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 628 | by Staff reporter

Businessman threatens to kill estranged wife

A Harare businessman, Nyasha Masoka (44), who owns Grill Shake and Liquor Park, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of violating a protection order and threatening to shoot his estranged wife with an unregistered firearm.Masok…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter

Mutumwa Mawere's health in a dire state

ONE would assume that blood is thicker than water in the labyrinth of familial ties. But for Mutumwa Mawere, this age-old adage has become a cruel mirage, overshadowed by the relentless greed and betrayal of those meant to be his protector…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Businessman removed from remand

Kadoma businessman Believe Guta, who was arrested amid his challenge against former judge Webster Chinamhora's controversial judgments, has been removed from remand after a court ruling that the evidence against him was insufficient.Guta h…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:58hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter

Mystical Justice: How a Baboon Recovered $1,700 in Stolen Cash

A businessman from Bulawayo recently shared an astonishing tale of how he recovered $1,700 of his stolen money after consulting renowned traditional healer, Gogo Chihoro.The businessman, who had been on a business trip, booked an Airbnb in…

Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:47hrs | 2669 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

High Court acquits businessman of US$1 million fraud

The High Court has overturned the conviction of Spartan Security (Pvt) Ltd and its director, businessman Luka Ignatius Fabris, in a high-profile fraud case involving US$1 million. In a ruling delivered by Justices Happias Zhou and Benjamin…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:17hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe businessman loses appeal

Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has failed in his bid to overturn a two-year jail sentence for fraud, following a ruling by the High Court that upheld his conviction and punishment. However, the court adjusted the restitution pay…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 192 | by Sgtaff reporter

Businessman challenges High Court ruling after losing US$380k home

Harare businessman Frank Humbe has taken his fight for justice to the Supreme Court, appealing a High Court ruling that dismissed his application for rescission of a default judgment against suspected fraudster Desmond Muchina. This judgme…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe businessman survives murder attempt

Three men from Harare, Ronald Mpopoma (38), Trevor Chigumba (40), and Fungayi Razawu (58), have been charged with attempted murder following an alleged attack on local businessman Blessed Runesu. The trio appeared before Magistrate Stanfor…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:34hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter

Marconati gets two-year jail term in Zimbabwe

Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently removing his business partner from the directorship of Eagle Italian Shoes. Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei i…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:20hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter

Businessman approaches High Court over magistrates ruling

Italian businessman Francisco Marconati has approached the High Court seeking a review of decisions made by two magistrates, arguing that they violated proper judicial procedures. Marconati, who owns Eagle Tanning in Marondera, is challeng…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:41hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter

Quartet in court for trying to bribe rape victim

Four suspects were nabbed and dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday after they tried to convince a rape victim to change her statement in court.Phulumani Moyo (39), Sibangubukhosi Moyo (40), Casben Moyo (23) and Elson Malunga (3…

Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 06:47hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Businessman honours scribe

Mvurwi businessman Prince "Priveve" Chipenda has organized a braai party at his Mzansi lounge venue in Mvurwi in honour of the good work being done by prominent freelance journalist Simbarashe (Indaba Boss) Sithole.The  party is slate…

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 13:27hrs | 5 | by Christine Zvironzo

Rampage killer back in court

A POPULAR Kwekwe businessman who went on a rampage killing seven people in 2021, has once again been arraigned before the courts this time facing criminal insult and assault charges.Thubelihle Kheshow (30) grabbed headlines when he brutall…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Robbers pounce on businessman

Four suspected robbers allegedly pounced on a 79-year-old businessman Job Baradzi's house last week and got away with US$2 800 which was in a cash box under the bed.The four went on to steal two cellphones, car keys for a UD truck and othe…

Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 14:17hrs | 1 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Judge dresses down businessman for approaching his court 'with dirty hands'

High Court judge Jacob Manzunzu has taken a swipe at businessman Ofer Sivan for approaching his court "with dirty hands" in a case in which the latter is involved in a row with partners over shareholding of Adlecraft Investments.Sivan is s…

Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:13hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Robbed businessman vows to continue shining

A Buhera-born businessman Maxwell Chikwangwani who recently survived a hair-raising kidnapping and robbery ordeal has promised to hit the ground running.Chikwangwani fell prey to four armed robbers clad in balaclavas just as he left his Ch…

Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 14:18hrs | 27 | by Edson Mapani

Businessman up for murder

Mutare businessman Daniel Magaisa has been arrested and charged with murder.It is alleged that over the weekend Magaisa teamed up with his security guard, a patron and a person only identifield as Wale, who is on the run to assault a thief…

Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Prominent businessman goes berserk, torches relatives' houses

Prominent Masvingo business person who hails from Chivi's Sese area allegedly went berserk on Friday night (August 12) and torched his relatives' houses over allegations that they are bewitching his family.Thomas Chapeta who owns a water d…

Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:15hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Businessman fined $20 000 for insulting friend

A BINGA businessman has been convicted of contravening section 88 of the Postal and Telecommunications Act after sending offensive messages to his "best friend."After snatching his best friend's wife, the businessman, Tinashe Bande (40), r…

Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Businessman in fierce battle with armed robbers

A fast-thinking and quick acting businessman and his family managed to fight off and repel a determined attack by four robbers in Dema Phase 3, Seke, on Wednesday night.The businessman put his life on the line and wrestled with the robbers…

Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Businessman loses groceries to buglers

A 74-YEAR-OLD Guruve businessman Austin Chakaodza was left counting loses after three thieves hired a truck and broke into his shop before looting groceries.The matter came to light at Guruve magistrates courts  on Friday  where …

Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | 16 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Juju storm: Businessman physically and sexually abuses wife

A Bulawayo businessman is at the centre of a messy intimate-partner abuse storm after his wife sensationally claimed that he was in the habit of physically and sexually abusing her as punishment for "bewitching" him and his family.Prosper …

Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 09:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Businessman caught bedding wife's younger sister

IT was the worst kind of betrayal for a Bulawayo woman when she busted her husband in bed with her younger sister.Bekithemba Ndlovu from Selbourne Park, whose company is situated at Cumberland Building along Fort Street, left his wife Memo…

Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 12:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Businessman breaks up marriage

THE serial bed-hopping antics of Plumtree-based businessman Bhekisisa Bhebhe, who was chucked out of his in-laws' house after his shenanigans were exposed, caused the marriage dissolution that befell a Bulawayo businessman and his then wif…

Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:18hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Audit report exposes controversial businessman

CONTROVERSIAL businessman Shepherd Tundiya signed a contract between Hwange Colliery Company (HCC) and his brother's company called Philcool to ferry coal despite not being a director of the company.This was revealed by Tendai Muza, a fore…

Published: 04 May 2019 at 20:18hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Businessman's death opens can of worms

THE sudden death of Mirirai Driving School proprietor, Washington Jekanyika (35), who died in unclear circumstances last Saturday has been the mainstay of public discourse in Mutare over the past week.When news broke out about his passing …

Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 17:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

The 'scania' operator who became a businessman

PHINIAS GOMBA hates the sport of soccer. FOR the first 20 years of his life, he had loved it like most young men in soccer mad Zimbabwe. This all changed one night after another heavyweight bout between bitter rivals Highlanders and Dynamo…

Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe 'not finished' with Mnangagwa

First Lady Grace Mugabe and members of her G40 faction are â€˜not finished' with former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa as yet, Khuluma Afrika has reliably learnt.Grace Mugabe engineered Mnangagwa's ouster from government just yesterday,…

Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 11:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businessman fined for forging DStv logo

A 37-YEAR-OLD businessman was yesterday fined $300 or five months' imprisonment by a Harare magistrate for forging a DStv logo on receipts and advertisements, thereby deceiving Multi-Choice and customers.Kudzaishe Chanakira of Kelos Boutiq…

Published: 28 Oct 2017 at 07:00hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter

SA-based businessmen opens hotel

THE Minister of State Security, Kembo Mohadi has called on Zimbabweans in the diaspora to consider pooling resources and invest in national economic development programmes.Mohadi said the country had a lot of opportunities in skills and se…

Published: 24 Sep 2017 at 08:57hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter

Businessman disowns wife of 17 years

A Bulawayo woman was stunned after her husband of 17 years allegedly disowned her in front of a magistrate.Lydia Makeredza was left speechless after her husband, Solomon Mbuisa, revealed the divorce she never knew about.This happened at th…

Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 08:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Lorraine Maphala lands an acting role in the Ziyanda Film

A prominent Bulawayo businessman Sonny Phiri has congratulated his wife the former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala Phiri for landing a role to act in the Ziyanda Film .Maphala Phiri landed a role to act together with the likes of Katleko Da…

Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | 60 | by Stephen Jakes

Casual sex ends marriage

A MARRIED woman's marriage has collapsed amid revelations of her alleged unprotected sex romp with a local businessman. It is claimed that Junior Takuranarwo decided to drink beer as way of relieving stress but things escalated and ended i…

Published: 31 Jul 2017 at 13:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youths warn Pakistani businessman

THE Zanu-PF youth league yesterday warned an unnamed Pakistani businessman to desist from meddling in the affairs of the ruling party by sponsoring divisions within its Bulawayo structures.Addressing a provincial youth inter-distinct confe…

Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 05:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Prophet pulls out snake from Businessman 's car boot

Congregants at an apostolic sect in Mabelreign witnessed what they believe is a miracle when a two-metre long cobra snake was pulled out of a local businessman's car boot.A Johanne Masowe Apostolic church leader, madzibaba Takudzwa Mwapeta…

Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 16:50hrs | 5431 | by Staff Reporter

'Tshisa Nyama' businessman pays 7 beasts for dog attack on woman

A prominent Gwanda businessman Mr Mbonisi Mpala has paid several beasts to compensate a Stanmore woman who was viciously attacked by his dog early last year and hospitalised for three months. Mr Mpala owns the popular Stanmore Business Cen…

Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 06:51hrs | 4 | by Richard Muponde

Masvingo prominent businessman dies

Prominent Masvingo businessman Mistopha Omar has died. He suffered a stroke more than three years.He was 75.Masvingo Mirror reported that Omar died at Makurira Memorial Clinic on Monday this week. Joosbi Omar, the provincial secretary…

Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 12:14hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter

Starving worker steals from 'stingy' prominent businessman

A Gwanda man told a magistrate he stole money from prominent businessman Ntuseng Moyo because he was starving as Moyo was not paying him a living wage.Sibangani Bhebhe (23) of Spitzkop told Reuben Mukavhi that he stole $100 plus R2 900 fro…

Published: 23 Feb 2015 at 21:17hrs | 8 | by Ndou Paul

Filabusi businessman rolls out community chicken project

A FILABUSI businessman and Zanu-PF Matabeleland South Secretary for Disability, Spare Sithole has rolled out a community self-help chicken project in a bid to empower chiefs.Speaking during the launch of the scheme recently, Sithole said t…

Published: 22 Apr 2013 at 05:34hrs | 3322 | by Staff Reporter

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