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Courtroom drama intensifies in Chimombe, Mpofu fraud trial
The legal battle between business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe took a dramatic turn yesterday, as the defence team successfully challenged the inclusion of two assessors who were set to over...Published: 15 hrs ago | 972 | by Staff reporter
I'm sure if Wicknell criticized Mnangagwa, evidence of corruption will suddenly be found!
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks seemingly defending controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo have once again laid bare the selective nature of justice in Zimbabwe.During a meet...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:09hrs | 1481 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mpofu, Chimombe fraud trial deferred
The much-anticipated trial of business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, accused of misappropriating millions of dollars from Zimbabwe's Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, has been postponed to F...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu trial resumes
The High Court will today resume the trial of business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who face allegations of misappropriating millions from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, a rural empo...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:32hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu trial set for March 24
The State, led by prosecutor Anesu Chirenje, has confirmed that it is ready to kickstart the trial of Zanu-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu, who are facin...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:46hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
ZACC clashes with NPA over Chisango's acquittal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced plans to bring new criminal charges against former Harare Town Clerk Josiah Chisango and four other officials who were acquitted last Frida...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:06hrs | 614 | 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 | 103 | by Staff reporter
ZACC, PACU Face Accusations of Complicity Over Chisango State-Witness Deal
Allegations of a high-level conspiracy are swirling around the corruption case of Harare Town Clerk Hosea Chisango who has been secretly let off the hook in the Juluka case by members of the Zimbabwe'...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 21:52hrs | 436 | by Staff Reporter
Winky D spits lyrical venom targeting Wicknell Chivayo
Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, has reiterated his commitment to remaining free from political influence, confirming that he will not be swayed by politicians or their associates offeri...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:28hrs | 2086 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe have been denied bail, again
High Court Judge Justice Benjamin Chikohwero has dismissed a bail application filed by controversial businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who are accused of defrauding the City of Harare of US$9...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:54hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu in another bid for freedom
High Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, is set to deliver his ruling on January 23 in a matter where business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are seeking bail in a case accusing them of d...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu's bail application expected today
The High Court will today deliver its ruling on the fresh bail application by business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of misappropriating US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pas...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:59hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu request rejected
Business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu faced a legal setback yesterday as their application for refusal of further remand on fraud charges was dismissed by Harare regional magistrate Mr. Taur...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 13:55hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu bail hearing rescheduled
Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, embroiled in the US$7.7 million Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme fraud scandal, are set to appear in court on January 3, 2024, for a bail hearing under altered circumsta...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:40hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu spends Xmas in jail
Prominent businesspersons Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu will remain behind bars this holiday season, as the High Court has scheduled their bail application hearing for January 17, 2025. The applicatio...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:11hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
As the curtain comes down
Zimbabwe is a sun-drenched country in Southern Africa, some fifteen to twenty degrees South of the Equator. It's Central Plateau and Eastern Highlands are high, full of botanical flowers, trees, rocks...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:46hrs | 303 | by Leonard Koni
Chimombe and Mpofu to spend Xmas in jail?
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are now pursuing bail pending trial after High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda dismissed their application for referral to the Constitutional Court. Witho...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 12:54hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF says too hot for Maimane, Khama, Brenthurst Foundation
Judge slams Chimombe, Mpofu for Chivayo 'slander'The High Court has dismissed an application by businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu to refer their fraud case to the Constitutional Court, des...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:01hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo sinks business partners
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has intensified his legal feud with former business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, both of whom are embroiled in a fraud scandal over a dubious US$7...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:34hrs | 12128 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe's request refused
High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has dismissed an application by businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe to refer their fraud case to the Constitutional Court. The ruling, handed down on Thu...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:12hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter
Why are Zimbabweans such a selfish lot?
Zimbabwe, once heralded as the "breadbasket of Africa," is now a country struggling under the weight of political mismanagement, corruption, and economic collapse. As citizens face ever-deepen...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:44hrs | 638 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chimombe, Mpofu backtrack on request to have Chivayo testify
High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda on Tuesday expressed frustration with business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who withdrew a subpoena against their former business partner, Wicknell ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:12hrs | 1488 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo washes hands of Chimombe fraud case
In a shocking case of retribution, a suspected armed robber from Zimbabwe was found with both feet chopped off along the banks of the Limpopo River, where he reportedly targeted smugglers crossing to ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo washes hands of Chimombe fraud case
Prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has successfully challenged a subpoena requiring him to testify in a high-profile fraud case involving Zanu PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his bus...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Court cancels Chivayo's subpoena in high-profile corruption trial
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo walked out of the Harare High Court on Monday after a judge dismissed a subpoena calling him to testify in the corruption trial of his former business partners, Mike Chimo...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 13:51hrs | 6790 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo blesses Johane Masowe Chishanu church with 3 buses
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo, renowned for his lavish lifestyle and substantial philanthropic gestures, has donated three brand new 61-seater buses valued at $420,000 to the Johane Masowe Chishanu ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:52hrs | 2462 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu denied bail again
Harare businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu were denied bail in a case where they face allegations of using fraudulent documents to secure a $9.2 million tender for a Harare street lights project...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 14:33hrs | 2906 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu turn knives on Chivayo
Incarcerated businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have raised concerns about their chances of receiving a fair trial, alleging that their case is rooted in political persecution. The duo is curre...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:21hrs | 2651 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean activist engages Hichilema to cancel Chivayo linked tender
Zimbabwean activists based in South Africa have called on Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to block Ren-Form, a South African printing company, from supplying election materials in Zambia's upcomi...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:43hrs | 1548 | by Staff reporter
'Chimombe, Mpofu grounded Presidential goat scheme'
A top civil servant has told parliament that government was forced to abort the presidential goat scheme after jailed business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu only delivered 6,978 goats from a ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 08:38hrs | 2551 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe take aim at Reza
Business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who face corruption charges, took the witness stand on Tuesday in the Harare High Court, requesting that their case be referred to the Constitutional C...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu claim high-level corruption in ZEC tender case
Incarcerated business associates Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe revealed in court Tuesday that unnamed government officials allegedly received substantial portions of the funds awarded to ex-tenderpren...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 16:37hrs | 6207 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo refuses to pay American consultant
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, known for his extravagant lifestyle and high-profile donations, is currently embroiled in controversy following his refusal to pay US$75,000 to an American con...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:37hrs | 9828 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu faces another huddle
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has announced its intention to oppose a High Court application filed by jailed businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are seeking to refer their US$7 m...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 15:53hrs | 7768 | by Staff reporter
Where does the Wealth of Wicknell Chivhayo come from?
In Zimbabwe, the name Wicknell Chivhayo often makes headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and generous philanthropic gestures, Chivhayo has gained a reputation ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 13:19hrs | 1628 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chimombe, Mpofu approach ConCourt
FRAUD-accused businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have filed their application for referral to the Constitutional Court to determine their claim of violation of their rights by being tried by a ...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu challenge presence of 'old' High Court assessors
Businesspersons Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, linked to the ruling ZANU-PF party, have contested the presence of two "old" High Court assessors at their trial concerning allegations of fraud involvin...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:46hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu trial to be live-streamed
In a notable development in Zimbabwe's judicial system, the High Court has granted Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN) permission to livestream the trial of prominent businessmen Mike Chimombe and Mose...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe say they are being punished for Chivayo's leaked audios
Jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe have alleged that external forces are influencing their prosecution, which has kept them behind bars for several months. The claims emerged as their tr...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:57hrs | 1601 | 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 | 997 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu goats' fraud trial in false start
The much-anticipated corruption trial of Harare businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, involving allegations of siphoning US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, was adjourned ye...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu trial kicks off this Wednesday
Jailed fraud suspects Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu claim their constitutional rights have been violated, adding they will raise the complaint with the court as trial starts this Wednesday.The...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:08hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu pay hefty price for talking while eating
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are facing increasing scrutiny and legal challenges, with allegations that their former business partner, Wicknel Chivayo, has orchestrated a scheme to shield...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 11:55hrs | 3471 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo mocks Chimombe, Mpofu
Ex-convict Wicknell Chivayo has ridiculed his detained business associates, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, dismissing them as “petty criminals” rather than friends.In a post on X, Chivayo ...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:21hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu rot in jail
ZANU-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu have been denied bail once again in a case where they are accused of using forged documents to secure a street light...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 17:41hrs | 3041 | by Staff reporter
ZERA in nationwide clampdown on contaminated fuel suppliers
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued a strong warning to service stations selling contaminated fuel as part of its intensified quality monitoring and testing campaign across the ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:17hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu bail bid delayed
Mike Chimombe, a ZANU PF central committee member and businessman, appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts yesterday for a bail ruling but was remanded back to prison as the decision was postponed....Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:16hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe claims that fraud charges politically motivated
ZANU-PF central committee member and businessman Mike Chimombe has claimed victimization by politically motivated individuals in connection with a US$9.2 million tender scandal for streetlight install...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:54hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu woes continue
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu's woes continue to mount after the pair was denied bail in their first fraud case in which they are accused of allegedly misappropriating US$7 million from th...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:13hrs | 4355 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Java, Mpofu Chimombe in ugly fallout
Self-styled prophet Passion Java has filed fraud charges against Zanu PF-linked businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe over a corrupt Harare City Council tender deal for streetlight rehabilitation....Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 13:58hrs | 8583 | by Staff reporter
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