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Zanu-PF MP's vehicle evades toll fees with police assistance
A policewoman stationed at Lothian Tollgate along the Masvingo-Roy Highway was caught on camera last week assisting a Zanu-PF-branded vehicle to evade paying toll fees. The incident, captured by The M...Published: 3 hrs ago | 153 | by Staff reporter
Smugglers abandon R3m Zimbabwe cigarettes in South Africa
South African authorities have launched a manhunt for two suspected smugglers who abandoned a truck loaded with illicit cigarettes worth R3 million in Marble Hall, some 360km from the Beitbridge borde...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 07:47hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi activist jailed for defending Plumtree students
A Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activist, Mkhululi Jele, is in prison after allegedly challenging the interrogation of students at Phakamani High School in Plumtree. The students had clashed with the...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:19hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter
Biti slams title deed plan, calls it a reversal of land reform
Former Finance Minister and legal expert Tendai Biti has criticized the government's plan to issue title deeds to farm owners, calling it a legal and policy blunder that undermines Zimbabwe's land ref...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 06:32hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Geza embroiled in fraud and intimidation scandal
Controversial war veteran, Blessed Geza, finds himself at the center of a fraud, perjury, and corruption scandal after failing to pay US$1,250,000 for a piece of land in Harare. Geza, who is embroiled...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
Executive Air accused of flight log irregularities amid tax evasion allegations
Executive Air, a prominent aviation company, is facing serious allegations of failing to properly log its flights, raising suspicions of tax evasion and regulatory violations.According to sour...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:48hrs | 486 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court rules against arbitrary Home demolitions
The Constitutional Court has dealt a decisive blow to local authorities' power to demolish homes without judicial oversight, declaring such actions unconstitutional. This landmark ruling reinforces pr...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:33hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Money fuelling Mnangagwa's ED2030 bid?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies are embroiled in a heated political struggle to secure his controversial bid for a third term, disguising it under the guise of the so-called "2030 project....Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:14hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Suspended Harare town clerk faces fresh charges
Suspended City of Harare Town Clerk, Hosiah Chisango, is facing fresh corruption charges following concerns raised over his recent acquittal in a high-profile case involving the award of a US$9 millio...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:57hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Elon Musk piles pressure on Ramaphosa
Barely a day after US President Donald Trump threatened to cut funding to South Africa because of the country's new land expropriation laws, one of his biggest backers - Elon Musk - piled the pressure...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 10:27hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa plan revealed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies in the ruling Zanu-PF party are intensifying efforts to extend his presidency beyond the constitutional limit of two terms, using what critics are calling a backd...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 17:25hrs | 3651 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF plots coup against Constitution
The ruling Zanu-PF party has intensified efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidency beyond the constitutionally-mandated two-term limit, a move that has sparked concerns among constit...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 17:25hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Mafume accused of nepotism and authoritarian practices
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing serious allegations of nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, with a senior council official accusing him of manipulating recruitment processes and creating...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:43hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Tuckshops challenge Zimbabwe's retail giants
A quiet but dramatic shift is unfolding in Zimbabwe's retail sector as large supermarket chains struggle against the rise of informal tuckshops. Established brands such as OK Zimbabwe, Spar, and Chopp...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:31hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Harare retail outlets resemble deserted ruins after war on smuggling
Retail outlets across Harare are increasingly resembling deserted ruins, offering a stark reflection of Zimbabwe's worsening economic conditions. As the country grapples with ongoing economic shocks, ...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:06hrs | 1077 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe heir's bid to reopen estate crumbles in High Court
An attempt by Tonderai Mugabe, a man claiming to be the secret son of the late President Robert Mugabe, to stake his claim on the former leader's estate ended in defeat at the High Court in Harare las...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:19hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya fails to produce O' levels proof
Controversial self-proclaimed prophet and football club owner Walter Magaya has failed in his court bid to halt the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential elections, scheduled for January 2...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 05:41hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Constitutional coup looms in Zimbabwe
A controversial proposal to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office by up to five years beyond the 2028 constitutional limit has sparked heated debate. T...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 12:09hrs | 2629 | by Staff reporter
BCC seeks US$30 million for critical water projects
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is grappling with a critical funding gap of approximately US$30 million needed to undertake essential water augmentation projects. Topping the list of priorities is the...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:17hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
If ZANU-PF regime cracked down on gold smugglers as they do small businesses, Zimbabwe would prosper
This morning, while in town, I had a fascinating encounter with a lady entrepreneur who owns a small clothing business. After recognizing me as the author of articles she regularly reads, she ...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 478 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A ceremony for a fire tender, while Redcliff burns with neglect
It never rains but pours for the community of Redcliff.The Municipality of Redcliff's decision to host an elaborate ceremony on January 8 in Rutendo to commission a single fire tender, with th...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 14:07hrs | 688 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police officer killed at roadblock accident in Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer lost his life in a tragic road traffic accident while on duty at a roadblock along the Mazowe-Centenary road on the evening of December 30, 2024.The in...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:49hrs | 3580 | by Staff reporter
High Court reserves Ncube, Tshabangu ruling
The legal battle between Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) acting president, Professor Welshman Ncube, and interim secretary-general, Senator Sengezo Tshabangu, over controversial changes to the par...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:33hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
How Ugandan providers block Melbet and Ways to restore access to the bookmaker's website
The internet landscape in Uganda is becoming increasingly regulated, especially regarding access to foreign betting platforms. Melbet, a popular international bookmaker licensed by Curaçao, often fac...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 17:14hrs | 115 | by Staff Reporter
Why Zimbabwe's push for youth entrepreneurship is misguided
The Zimbabwean government's recurring call for recent college graduates to become entrepreneurs instead of seeking employment is a glaring abdication of responsibility. In a country where mill...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:57hrs | 159 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cracks down on smugglers
The Government of Zimbabwe has initiated a nationwide crackdown on smuggling through cross-border buses and illegal businesses trading in contraband to safeguard local industries and protect consumer ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:34hrs | 1829 | by Staff reporter
Police issue warning on WhatsApp attacks
Authorities have sounded the alarm over a spike in cyberattacks, urging the public to exercise caution when using digital platforms such as WhatsApp. Cybercriminals are deploying sophisticated tactics...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Trouble in paradise: Zanu-PF Youth League faces internal strife
Tensions have erupted within the ruling Zanu-PF party following allegations of an unconstitutional reshuffle of elected executives within the influential Youth League. Youth Affairs Minister Tino Mach...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:42hrs | 996 | by Staff reporter
Sparks fly as councillors grab stands in leafy suburbs
Harare city councillors are embroiled in corruption allegations following reports that they allocated themselves residential stands in affluent suburbs, contrary to Government policy. The scandal has ...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:24hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses bid to block sale of trust property
A Harare woman, Ms. Tariro Lebogang Mutenda, has lost her legal battle to prevent businessman Mr. Upenyu Mashangwa from selling a Borrowdale Brooke property to settle a debt of over US$1.6 million....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
'John Moxon tried to sell Victoria Falls Hotel stake without board approval'
Tensions at Meikles Limited have reached a boiling point, as a group of four directors has accused the company's non-executive chairman, John Moxon, of attempting to sell the group's 50% stake in the ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 09:21hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to approve land transfers under new tenure system
The Zimbabwean Government is in the process of crafting a new land tenure system aimed at enhancing the bankability and ownership rights of agricultural land, while ensuring local control over this vi...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:17hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget' proves economy on the verge of collapse
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget,' presented two days ago by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube as the 2025 National Budget Proposal, is a stark illustration of an economy on the verge of collapse. ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:01hrs | 552 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Phala Phala: Ramaphosa, the missing millions, and the phantom buffalo deal
As the Constitutional Court mulls its judgment in the Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) legal challenge this week against Parliament's decision to dismiss an impeachment inquiry into President Cyril Ra...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:43hrs | 598 | by Hope Ntanzi
3 cops jailed for extortion
Three police officers have been sentenced to 30 months imprisonment for extortion by a Rusape magistrate, following their conviction for demanding money from a resident under false pretenses.T...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Another ribbon cutting on the same Mbudzi Interchange?
A newly constructed 790-metre link road and bridge along Harare Drive in the Houghton Park area have been opened to traffic, marking a major milestone in the multi-million-dollar Mbudzi Interchange pr...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:41hrs | 1805 | by Staff reporter
John Moxon questions appointment of son as CEO
Meikles Limited's board chairperson and major shareholder, John Moxon, has accused his fellow directors of bypassing proper governance procedures in the appointment of his son, Matthew Moxon, as the c...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 1320 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new land tenure system to tighten agricultural land ownership
Zimbabwe is crafting a new land tenure system that will require Government approval for selling or transferring agricultural land, aiming to enhance the bankability of titles and secure broader owners...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:03hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elections watchdog raises concerns over data privacy
The Elections Resource Centre (ERC) has expressed serious concerns about the proposed amendments to the Constitution and the Electoral Act, which aim to introduce automatic voter registration for 18-y...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:32hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo enlists rangers to tackle illegal structures
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken decisive steps to address the increasing number of dangerous and unauthorized structures in the city, enlisting the help of rangers and urging the public to r...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF in tatters...as Chiwenga, Mnangagwa factions loot Harare
The ZANU-PF succession infighting has torn apart Harare provincial leadership into political debris, with some land barons allegedly channelling their loot towards consolidating alliances and legitima...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 6151 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
There're now two Zimbabwes: One for a small elite and the other for millions of poor Zimbabweans
Over the past few years, Zimbabwe has reportedly experienced steady economic growth. According to government statistics, GDP growth rates have shown positive movement, suggesting that the coun...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:05hrs | 584 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo impounds cars parked overnight in undesignated areas
In a night operation targeting undesignated parking, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) impounded vehicles left overnight in various western suburbs, including Emganwini, Nketa, and Nkulumane. The impounded ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
Council in US$2,1m billing system storm
The Harare City Council recently bypassed a locally-developed enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, opting instead to pay US$2.1 million to a foreign vendor, prompting public criticism. The rejec...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Russia, Africa pledge to bypass Western-controlled global mechanisms
In a bold move to reshape international relations and break away from Western influence, Russia and African nations have committed to reducing their reliance on global systems dominated by the West. A...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Foreign funded CSOs rail at govt over PVOs Bill
The government has faced intense criticism for fast-tracking the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill, bypassing key input from Zimbabwe's civil society organisations (C...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Bribe-taking cops remain in custody
Two Harare police officers, Sergeant James Chifamba (46) and Constable Trymore Mukunza (36), were remanded in custody yesterday after appearing in court on charges of criminal abuse of office. The off...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Zimra seizes Hwindi President's car
Popular Zimdancehall artist Bessel Mugo Parewa, known as Hwindi President, has taken to social media to voice his frustration after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) impounded his vehicle as part...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 16:01hrs | 10250 | 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 | 1721 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
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