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Police account for 3 wanted robbers
Police have apprehended three members of a five-man armed robbery gang from Harare, with two suspects arrested and a third killed in a shoot-out with detectives in Chinamhora over the weekend....Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:14hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo leverages proximity to power to make a fortune
AS flamboyant Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo splurges money on an imposing mansion and donates cars to selected individuals weeks on end, while also making cash donations, questions abound as to w...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi clinch PSL title
THERE was ecstasy, euphoria and then tears. Tears of joy!Baobab Stadium almost crashed. Luckily the structure is firm enough. It could have collapsed.Referee Patrick Kalota's final whistle...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:43hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa named among only 17 black billionaires in the world
ACCORDING to Forbes, there are currently 2,640 billionaires in the world. They are collectively worth $12.2 trillion. The United States is the number one home of billionaires with 735 of them, followe...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Marshall Munetsi celebrates new contract at Reims with sixth league goal
Zimbabwe international Marshall Munetsi has signed a contract extension that will keep him at French Ligue 1 side Stade de Reims until the end of the 2026/27 season.The 26-year-old midfielder,...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Maridadi seeks new markets for Zimbabwe products
As the manufacturing sector continues to increase production driven by favourable policies introduced by the Second Republic, Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Senegal James Maridadi has decided to help the fi...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-based NGOs in panic mode
A new law governing operations of non-governmental organisations is likely to be operational in Zimbabwe before year end.Predictably, there is uproar and panic in the NGO sector, including som...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Ranga Mataire
This & that with Mal'phosa: What a disaster
Do rich people always have to brag every chance they get? For instance, he owns a construction company and bullies everyone to agree that he works hard. We know who works hard, and for peanuts. It's a...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 19:37hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Masisi proves ruling elite out of touch with suffering ordinary citizenry as he enjoys life in ivory tower with Mnangagwa!
I perfectly understand that life in the ivory tower of power and wealth is so lavish and comfortable!I am similarly aware that - living an ...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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CHAMPAGNE showers and lit skies from a beautiful fireworks display were some highlights of the day on Thursday evening as Zimbabwe's third local television station, ZTN Prime, was launched.The...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
EU divided over Russian sanctions
EU citizens are being asked to make great sacrifices to support a sanctions regime against Moscow over its military offensive in Ukraine. But how long will Western consumers be willing to live without...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:25hrs | | by Robert Bridge
When everyone dreams of being an 'influencer' who will truly change the world?
It is all now about the "glitz and glam"!We now have a generation that wants to make a living from partying and drinking champagne!Everyone now dreams of being a "social media influenc...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 17:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans convicted over identity and credit card fraud in the UK
A gang of fraudsters targeted rural County Durham addresses in order to intercept their post and steal identities.The five men, some of whom are refugees from Zimbabwe, stole post and got hold...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 07:17hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Warriors super fan hospitalized in Cameroon
Warriors cheerleader Alvin ‘Aluvha' Zhakata has been hospitalized after he collapsed at a hotel in Yaounde following the Malawi, Morocco Africa Cup of Nations last 16 clash on Tuesday night....Published: 28 Jan 2022 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Remembering Ginimbi
People make their names for different things, good or bad.There are others, though, who attain fame naturally, without much effort, larger-than-life characters of our time.You can say ...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:18hrs | 54 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Economists cautious as inflation falls
ECONOMISTS have given mixed views about Zimbabwe's decelerating annual inflation with some saying the rate could spike once spending increases.However, others told NewsDay Business yesterday t...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF intensifies campaigns as Mnangagwa eyes 2023 election
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has injected ZW$73 million into Mashonaland East vocational training centres as Zanu-PF canvasses for youth support in its quest to garner five million votes in the 2023 g...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 15:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Businessman's 72-truck convoy causes a stir
With some moneybags resorting to social media, showcasing their riches or popping champagne the night away showing-off their wealth via clubbing, there are some who make money in silence and their fin...Published: 15 May 2021 at 09:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unity can never be built on mass graves
For thirty three years now, Zimbabwe has been celebrating, disguised as unity, loss of tens of thousands of lives for ZANU PF political expediency.What ZANU PF failed to achieve by way o...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 13:22hrs | 8 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Genius' 'snake' was always hungry and he fed it well
JUST like most Zimbabweans, I am also convinced that the late businessman, socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure had a "snake". And this "snake" was not for the fainthearted because it was alwa...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dead Ginimbi brings Harare CBD to a stand-still
FRIENDS and family of late Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadungure Friday staged a huge send-off for the late businessman and socialite at the Doves Funeral Services premises in central Harare.Harare CBD c...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 20:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
One last big bash for Ginimbi Kadungure
The final party to be thrown for Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure will be on Friday, but this time guests will have to bring their own champagne because he won't be ther...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Ginimbi dies
Popular fuel trader and socialite Genius Kadungure was killed in a fiery high-speed car crash early on Sunday.He was 36. He is the owner of Pioneer Gas and PIKO Group.Kadungure was re...Published: 08 Nov 2020 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
The party's over for Mugabe's boys
Mugabe's Boys: Pouring champagne over a luxury watch to prove it's real is the kind of excessive behaviour that enraged Zimbabweans.After Mugabe's fall from power more news of his family's lav...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 08:20hrs | | by Journeyman Pictures
Bad news for Mnangagwa faction
Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, has reportedly started to fully recover from his health woes at a top notch Beijing military hospital and is bouncing back, Spotlight Zimbabwe, has be...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 14:43hrs | | by Mary-Kate Kahari
Chiwenga bounces back
Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, has reportedly started to fully recover from his health woes at a top notch Beijing military hospital and is bouncing back, Spotlight Zimbabwe reporte...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Mary-Kate Kahari
The situation in Zimbabwe has moved to another level
"FELLOW Zimbabweans … the situation in our country has moved to another level. Firstly, we wish to assure the nation that His Excellency, President Robert Mugabe and his family are safe and sound an...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | | by Cliff Chiduku
We are here waiting for the signal
As Bishop Lazi writes this, somewhere in Tripoli, Libya, a family is hunkered down or huddled in an apartment, fearing that if they venture out onto the streets, the likelihood of parting with their l...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Bisho Lazi
The two faces of Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF popped the champagne to celebrate Zimbabwe's promotion by the World Bank from a lower income country to a lower middle economy. Apparently we now have an average annual income of $1,790....Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:28hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Dabengwa: A hero who rejected 'our time to eat'
APART from his phenomenal liberation struggle exploits and heroics that earned him the nickname "Black Russian" and his principled politics, former Zipra intelligence supremo Dumiso Dabengwa, who died...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
ANC, Zanu-PF brothers in arms
The recent fifth South African national and provincial elections were certified free and fair by the local and foreign observers but they were not without their critics.27 political parties lo...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:27hrs | | by Daniel Itai
East coast dark horse entries to lead the 2019 Kentucky Derby
The Churchill Downs race track in 700 Central Avenue is now set and ready to show-off the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby. This is the first jewel of the Triple Crown Series followed by the two ma...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff Writer
Mujuru not rejoining Zanu-PF
Former vice president and National People's Party (NPP) leader Joice Mujuru has said she is not re-joining Zanu-PF, following claims that she was on her way back to the ruling party. Speaking ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutasa, Mutinhiri confirm Zanu-PF return
FORMER Zanu-PF secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa and ex-Mashonaland East provincial Minister Ambrose Mutinhiri have confirmed they are retracing their steps back to the ruling party, after b...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Doctors' breaking point
A Vigil supporter who works for the needy in Zimbabwe says her job is becoming increasingly difficult. She sent us the following message from a desperate doctor. ‘I have tried my best n...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:10hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Ginimbi, Wicknell and the evolution of Zimbabwe's flamboyant businessman
WHEN Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube announced the country's highly anticipated budget last Thursday, it would have been interesting to have been a fly on the wall in the residences of the...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti always has something to say
The Daily News on Sunday's Pauline Hurungudo sits down for a wide-ranging interview with former Finance minister Tendai Biti, who is also the deputy national chairperson for the MDC, about the state o...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 14:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fly Mango releases Victoria Falls special offer only R26,720
Recapture the romance and atmosphere of a bygone era as you step aboard the "Worlds Most Luxurious Train" and enjoy fine cuisine in five-star luxury while on this epic journey to ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 14:11hrs | | by Fly Mango
Mnangagwa, charity begins at home
What compassionate people they are, President Mnangagwa and General Chiwenga. A millionairess in Singapore wants to return home to Zimbabwe because her mother has died. So they charter a plane to to g...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Charity begins at home - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
What compassionate people they are, President Mnangagwa and General Chiwenga. A millionairess in Singapore wants to return home to Zimbabwe because her mother has died. So they charter a plane to to g...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Slay Queen Faith Nketsi to party in Zimbabwe
SOUTH African slay queen Faith Nketsi has decided to visit Zimbabwe for the first time to party with locals and have a taste of the champagne lifestyle at businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure's nigh...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Grace Mugabe takes the mic at 'Blue Roof'
Grace Mugabe is still enjoying the high life and appears undiminished by her husband's unceremonious fall from power last year, a new video appears to show.In a video recording said to have be...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 16:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Another GNU in the making?
The 2018 elections in Zimbabwe bear strong similarities to those of 1980: the promise of a new beginning after almost two decades of political strife, economic crisis and social decay; the numerical d...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 15:26hrs | | by Ibbo Mandaza
Prepare to pop champagne, says Chamisa
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday urged his supporters to start preparing victory celebrations, claiming Monday's poll outcome will be in his favour even if Zanu-PF and the Zimbabwe Elector...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi, Zodwa fight over a girl
As confusion continues over the status of socialites Genius Kadungure and long-time partner Zodwa Mkandhla's relationship, the two caused a scene in Mount Pleasant, Harare over the weekend, after Zodw...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 16:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: From Ginimbi's $8k bill to slay queens' R37k unpaid bill
WONDERS will never cease.While Zimbabweans were amazed by an $8 000 bill for drinks that emanated from socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure's nightclub in Harare at the weekend, in neighbourin...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Air Zimbabwe was plundered by chefs
TO put into context and perspective the current problems buffeting Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) amid the dodgy deal involving the new airline Zimbabwe Airways (ZimAirways), whose ownership and relationship w...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 12:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
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