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The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott by Jaravaza is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 9 hrs ago | 288 | by Ezra Tshisa
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 13 hrs ago | 716 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
11 Chinese investors eye Bulawayo for multi-billion dollar projects
Bulawayo is poised for a significant boost in its re-industrialisation initiatives as 11 prominent Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in the city. These firms, which span sectors s...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1504 | by Staff reporter
Man falsely accuses women of stealing his money …as women claim he attempted to force them into sex
Three women from Makokoba, Bulawayo, appeared in court facing charges of stealing from a man who had given them a lift.Janet Khulumalo (25), Sibonokuhle Saka (30), and Sharmaine Mkhwananzi (25...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:39hrs | 1087 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF denies reports of altercations at Annual Conference
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has firmly refuted claims of altercations at the 21st Annual National People's Conference, describing reports from independent media outlets as unf...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:42hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Bonyongwe, Mutsvangwa bitter feud escalates
The ongoing feud between former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe and Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has escalated, with Bonyongwe launching a scathing...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:23hrs | 3912 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo 'fake doctor's' troubled past resurfaces
The drama surrounding Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, also known as Prosper Mpofu, continues to unravel after the 29-year-old was arrested for the second time at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Monda...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:19hrs | 1812 | by Staff reporter
Fuel importer in court over Zinara receipts forgery
A Harare man, Pedzisai Mudiwa (34), appeared in court yesterday facing fraud charges after allegedly forging Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) receipts, leading to a loss of US$36,100 for...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 131 | 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 | 347 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police detective accused of terrorizing miners
The Kadoma business community has lodged an urgent complaint against Detective Sergeant Hardline Maisiri, accusing him of extortion and corruption. Business owners, particularly in the mining sector, ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:19hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Stepmother in court for child abuse
A 21-year-old woman from Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, has been accused of repeatedly assaulting her 10-year-old stepson and denying him food. The charges against her include i...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:08hrs | 601 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa prepares report for SADC leaders
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, facing a significant loss of political influence since last year’s elections, has now resorted to spreading misinformation and deceit in a desperate bid to remain r...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:26hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says 'leaked' social media screenshots are fake
Social media personality Wicknell Chivayo, known for his opulent lifestyle and donations to individuals linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party, has addressed allegations about leaked screenshots of his pr...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1993 | by Staff reporter
Hlophe hits back at detractors over his appointment to JSC
In a lengthy statement issued on Friday, Hlophe told nay-sayers that he was ready to take them on."Regarding their threats of a lawsuit to have me removed from the JSC, I say to them; Bring it...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:56hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
Pharmacist in US$260 000 fraud
Douglas Nzombe Chiutsi, a pharmacist based in Mutare, Zimbabwe, is facing serious allegations of embezzlement totaling US$258,708 from his employer, Healthwell pharmacy trading as Clique Pharmacy. Rep...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:25hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Harare man defrauds friend of US$340,000
In Harare, Tatenda Guruva (30) faced charges of defrauding Blessing Mudambanuki, director of Dropstech Irrigation company, of US$340,000. Represented by Panaishe Mujawo of Mudimu Law Chambers, Guruva ...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:03hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo saga exposes lack of seriousness in Zimbabwe
The lack of response from authorities following the scandal involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo and an alleged US$40 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender highlights the country's inad...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rages at name-dropping Chivayo
Wicknell Chivayo, a controversial businessman, has recently come under scrutiny for leaked audio recordings in which he claims to have secured government tenders through his close relationship with Pr...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 15:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Statement on voice messages circulating on social media
It has been brought to my attention that there are voice messages purportedly being attributed to me which are circulating on various social media platforms. In these 'voice notes' I am alleged to hav...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 1 | by Madzibaba Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo
Wicknell Chivhayo exposes Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe in fake voice messages circulating on Social Media
Wicknell Chivhayo posted a strong statement on his Facebook account, where he came out guns blazing against the circulation of fake and malicious voice recordings that are falsely attributed to him. T...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:46hrs | 18 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwean professor kidnapped in SA
A Zimbabwean professor based in South Africa found himself embroiled in a harrowing ordeal when he was allegedly abducted by a group of eight men seeking to steal his cryptocurrency holdings valued at...Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:13hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala distances self from May 25 protest
Opposition figure Job Sikhala has strongly refuted any association with a fraudulent account advocating for a nationwide strike on May 25, stating it as a tactic employed by the government to incrimin...Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sophie Ndaba opens up about Zimbabwean roots
Popular South African actress Sophie Ndaba was in Bulawayo this past weekend where she graced the Esteemed Business Women conference held at Lavinia Gardens. The event, which attracted top off...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:50hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Shadowy COZWVA: Purveyor of fake news threatening national stability
In a recent revelation, the Shadowy Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans Association (COZWVA) has emerged as a prominent provider of fake and malicious news content, with the apparent intention of destab...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 14:54hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Barbara Rwodzi quizzed over inconsistent statements
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry minister Barbara Rwodzi was last Friday quizzed over inconsistencies in the statements she made in a case in which her political rival, Patrick Cheza, and three other ...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Businessman demands resignation of Chief Justice Malaba
Businessman Tendai Mashamhanda is calling for Chief Justice Luke Malaba's resignation amid allegations of corruption involving a property dispute worth US$1.5 million, implicating prominent lawyers Te...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:10hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Musvamhiri wins case in Shiri estate wrangle
One of the beneficiaries in the late former Air Force of Zimbabwe commander and Cabinet minister, Perrance Shiri's estate, Tanaka Musvamhiri, has had a case of forgery filed against her dismissed at t...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 12:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Businessman escalates Malaba fight
Harare businessman Tendai Mashamhanda has escalated his case against Chief Justice Luke Malaba after filing a formal complaint with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission accusing him of ignoring seriou...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MPs clash on social media
Tensions within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) reached a new peak as Southerton legislator, Bridget Nyandoro publicly clashed with that party's Movement Mobiliser Amos Chibaya on social media...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 16:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The misinformation politics in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has become obstructed with falsehoods deliberately designed to undermine Government.Recently a rumour that Vice President Chiwenga had been fired made rounds on social media. The idea...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 17:14hrs | 8 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Fortune Charumbira question Miles Sampa's motives
PAN-AFRICAN Parliament (PAP) president Fortune Charumbira has denied allegations that he abused the organisation's resources saying such claims are malicious and false.The allegations were mad...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Brighton Mutebuka blocked by Hopewell Chin'ono throws bricks at Petina Gappah
1. As many of you are aware, today I was blocked on Twitter by Hopewell.2. He cited several reasons for blocking me, such as allegations that I had "gossiped" and in that "gossip", I had said ...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 06:02hrs | 13 | by Brighton Mutebuka
Ex-soldier jailed for bashing cop
An ex-soldier Phakamani Moyo was yesterday sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware for bashing a police officer and refusing to be arrested over a girlfriend....Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 20:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Mutsvangwa, Mangwana wanted to steal from ZBC'
The lawyer representing former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) acting chief executive, Wisdom Hombarume, made allegations yesterday, accusing former Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa and ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Armed robber' walks into police station after failing to nurse gunshot wound
A suspect involved in an armed robbery, who was shot in the rib cage by security guards during the heist in Waterfalls, Harare, reportedly walked into a police station and provided false information, ...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 13:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
People sending fake police statements warned
The police have initiated extensive investigations and launched a manhunt to apprehend individuals who are fabricating and disseminating false statements regarding security, social, and political matt...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Top ministry officials up for graft
Last week, two provincial education officers from Mashonaland Central faced court charges for unlawfully claiming allowances from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. Smart Makaru...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Misguided PSL find Peter Muduhwa found guilty for failing to protect match officials
Highlanders vice-captain and defender, Peter "21 Questions" Muduhwa, was found guilty by the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee for failing to protect match officials against acts of violenc...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier bashes cop, resists arrest
An ex-soldier Phakamani Moyo is in soup after he allegedly bashed a police officer and refused to be arrested over a girlfriend.The 30-...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 22:18hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa aligned US embassy tells Mnangagwa to stop lawfare
The United States Embassy in Zimbabwe has voiced its apprehension regarding ongoing reports of politically motivated violence and intimidation in the wake of the contested Harmonised Elections of 23 A...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 20:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police not investigating Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean police have refuted and condemned as false and malicious the rumors being disseminated by certain criminal elements suggesting their interest in interviewing President Mnangagwa.Acc...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
LSU vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa sucked in cattle procurement scandal
LUPANE State University (LSU) vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa has been fingered in a procurement scandal following revelations that the university purchased cattle at an inflated price and only a few wer...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 18:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charumbira not fired from PAP, it's fake news
The Pan African Parliament speaks on the fake story of the firing of Chief Charumbira.Team Pachedu on Friday said in a statement:"Chief Fortune Charumbira (ZANU-PF) has been fired from...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 21:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Mnangagwa are both setting Zimbabwe up to fail
Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and Zanu-PF's incumbent president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, are setting Zimbabwe up for failure, no matter who actually wins.Chamisa has ca...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 07:54hrs | | by Lenin Ndebele
EU-EOM bribing journalists to write negatively about Harare?
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) has denied allegations that it is bribing local journalists to write negatively about the upcoming elections in Zimbabwe.The state-cont...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 18:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
EU poll observer mission boss says stunned by claims of Zimbabwe poll interference
EU Chief Observer Fabio Massimo Castaldo says he is amazed by state media claims his observer mission was keen to interfere with Zimbabwe's electoral processes to try and discredit next Wednesday's po...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa can work a crowd
WITH all the drama of the Pentecostal preacher that he is, Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa can work a crowd.He will now put that charisma to the test in the general election o...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 21:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa either instigates violence behind the scenes or is incapable of stopping it
A FEW days ago, I read an alarming statement in a local newspaper which reported that addressing a rally recently, President Emmerson Mnangagwa ordered the police to hunt down suspected Citizens Coali...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:41hrs | 8 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Lobels Biscuits' COO acquitted of rape charges
IN a stunning turn of events, Andrew Dinhidza, the chief operations officer (COO) of Lobels Biscuits Company in Bulawayo, has emerged as a free man after facing a harrowing ordeal. Accused of 10 count...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer charged over 'illegal practice'
A lawyer for a Harare property developer has appeared in court on allegations of representing the developer without a valid practising certificate.Tafadzwa Ngoro is alleged to have appeared on...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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