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Bulawayo ambulance boss fired over missing 7 000 litres of fuel

A senior ambulance supervisor at Bulawayo City Council has been dismissed following allegations of involvement in a fuel scandal involving nearly 7,000 litres of diesel valued at close to US$10,000.Peter Dube, 57, faced a disciplinary hear…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 15:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Guard fired for being HIV positive

A Bulawayo widow has been left humiliated and jobless after Seasec Security Company allegedly forced her to prove she was HIV positive before firing her for attending a routine medical review.The 40-year-old woman, who resides in Entumbane…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:08hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter

Harare councillors push for Town Clerk's assistant to be fired

Harare city councillors have reportedly resolved to dismiss Matthew Marara, the executive assistant to the town clerk, amid allegations that he exposed irregularities during testimony before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the city'…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa spokesman dismissal rumours gain traction

Unconfirmed reports indicate that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed his spokesperson, George Charamba, who also serves as Deputy Chief Secretary responsible for Presidential Communications.The alleged move follows growing calls on…

Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Manqoba Mngqithi fired as Mamelodi Sundowns coach

Mamelodi Sundowns have confirmed the appointment of Portuguese-born mentor Miguel Cardoso as the club's new head coach.The announcement was made at the club's base in Chloorkop on Tuesday and comes as somewhat of a surprise considering tha…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 13:09hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter

You can get fired for drinking Pepsi or Coca-Cola

A Coca-Cola employee can get fired if caught drinking Pepsi, like wise a Pepsi employee can get fired if caught drinking Coca-Cola.Yes you would be fired. Upon being hired /employed you will actually sign an agreement stating you will not …

Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:17hrs | 30 | by Erick Matotoba

Dembare vice-chairman Chawonza fired

DYNAMOS vice-chairman Vincent Chawonza has been relieved of his duties.A statement from the club said Chawonza brought the name of the club into disrepute by issuing media statements without the board's approval.However, Zimpapers Sport ha…

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 10:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Top Zimbabwe army generals fired over housing corruption

THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), which brings together the country's army and air force wings, has fired three senior military commanders at the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) over a multi-million-dollar hard currency housing corruption sc…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:49hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Lobengula denigrating presenter, ZBC board fired

Zimbabwe's Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Jenfan Muswere has dismissed the state-owned Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board, while getting two television presenters suspended over scandalously crass r…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 13:04hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter

Kaitano Tembo fired on Christmas

Richards Bay FC have released coach Kaitano Tembo from his contract, the club announced on Christmas day.Bay are battling relegation in second-last place in the DStv Premiership where they have just 10 points from 15 matches having won twi…

Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 08:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Rahman Gumbo sacked

FORMER Warriors and Highlanders FC coach Rahman Gumbo has been sacked by Botswana outfit Morupule Wanderers after a string of poor results. His side had managed three draws and three defeats in the first six of the Botswana Premier League.…

Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:52hrs | 12 | 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 the Pan-African Parliament on corruption charges invol…

Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 21:17hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Biden 'wannabe dictator' - Producer fired

Fox has been highly critical of the decision to criminally charge former President Donald TrumpA producer at Fox News has been dismissed, after briefly displaying an on-air message denouncing President Joe Biden as a "wannabe dictator" fol…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 10:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate fired in sex affair scandal

A GWANDA magistrate who reported his female boss for alleged sexual harassment was recently fired, in a toxic matter that has raised controversy.The magistrate claims the female boss has two children with Judicial Service Commission (JSC) …

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 20:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa fires 17 top CIOs

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday fired 17 top State security operatives believed to have facilitated the meeting between former President Robert Mugabe and opposition National People's Party leader Joice Mujuru in Harare last week.It…

Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 09:49hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter

Rahman Gumbo fired in Botswana

BOTSWANA Premiership side Sua Flamingoes have fired their Zimbabwean coach Rahman Gumbo following a string of poor results.Last weekend's 3-2 defeat to Eleven Angels, which condemned them to position 15, second from the bottom of the table…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 18:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kaitano Tembo fired

SOUTH African Premiership football club Sekhukhune United has parted ways with their Zimbabwean coach Kaitano Tembo with immediate effect."I wish to thank Coach Kaitano for his dedication and hard work while at the Club", said the club's C…

Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Fuel firm board fired over governance failures

Energy and Power Development Minister Zhemu Soda has fired the Petrotrade board after a team of investigators confirmed failures in corporate governance, and in particular over the appointment of senior staff.In March this year, the minist…

Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:49hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter

Benjani Mwaruwari fired

NGEZI Platinum Stars have sacked head coach Benjani Mwaruwari, barely three months after his appointment following a difficult start to his coaching career at the ambitious Premier Soccer League (PSL) side.Mwaruwari has been sacked togethe…

Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 15:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Shots fired in Entumbane as guards foil robbery

WARNING-SHOTS were fired early Sunday morning in Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo when security guards reacted to an attempted robbery and arrested two suspects at Nhliziyo Shopping Centre.Bulawayo Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Abed…

Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Kaitano Tembo fired

The news that Kaitano Tembo has been relieved of his duties by SuperSport United have been confirmed and the club has also announced who will take over in the interim.Tembo will depart with immediate effect and his assistant Andre Arendse …

Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 13:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa spoils army, police with brand new buses

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday handed over five brand new buses to the military and police and pledged three more for each of the State security agencies by year-end. This comes as the general public is faced with a severe public t…

Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:31hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa fires tribunal head

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday fired retired judge Justice Maphios Cheda as chairperson of a tribunal he set up to determine Justice Thompson James Mabhikwa's fitness to hold the office of High Court judge.Mnangagwa appointed Reti…

Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:30hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mourinho sacked

Tottenham have sacked Jose Mourinho with the club on course to miss out on Champions League football this season.Mourinho, 58, replaced Mauricio Pochettino in November 2019 but has now been dismissed after a dismal domestic campaign and fa…

Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 18:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Robert Mugabe's business empire crumbles

THE blistering sun scorches vast swathes of lush green land in the picturesque Mazowe Valley, 40 kilometres north of Harare, as the November heat takes a toll on the baked surface below.It is mid-morning on a Tuesday and employees at plots…

Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 05:25hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's CIO boss relative fired

TICHAFA Victor Hwacha, a deputy director with the Counter Intelligence unit of the Central Intelligence Organisation was fired on Wednesday this week for allegedly working with a cartel in the gold sector and undermining the First Family, …

Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 05:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zupco fires over 100 conductors

Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) dismissed over 100 bus conductors, with several being prosecuted in the courts, in the first four months of this year in a ticket scam that was bleeding the transport utility. The Herald understand…

Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fired UK minister 'wanted to invade Zimbabwe'

Theresa May's former Defence Secretary, who was sacked this week following a leak inquiry, was dismissed following concerns about his plans to 'invade Africa' and risk war with China.Allies of the prime minister told the Sunday Times that …

Published: 05 May 2019 at 18:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Fired cop demands $56 000 compensation for wrongful arrest

A FORMER police officer who got arrested after testifying in court against fellow police officers in an inquest, has petitioned Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga to comply with the High Court order which awarded him $56 400 for wr…

Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:12hrs | 8 | by Staf reporter

'Soldiers fired randomly on August 1'

A victim of the August 1 post-poll violence which claimed six lives said soldiers fired randomly at people in the streets and he was hit by a stray bullet.Giving his evidence on the second day of the hearing by the Commission of Inquiry ch…

Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 15:17hrs | 4151 | by Staff reporter

Nhlanhla Nene 'fired' as SA finance minister

Nhlanhla Nene has resigned as finance minister, the presidency announced on Tuesday.Tito Mboweni, a former Reserve Bank governor, will replace him as finance minister.The announcement came after South Africans and political parties rejecte…

Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 15:53hrs | 5 | by TimesLive

Rahman Gumbo sent on forced leave

WARRIORS' assistant coach Rahman Gumbo has been sent on forced special leave by South African National First Division side Witbank Spurs due to poor results that have seen the ambitious outfit registering a single win in five league starts…

Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Fired military couple seeks readmission

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) have approached the courts, seeking to have a High Court application for illegal dismissal filed by a couple fired after the spouse fell pregnant, set aside.Vice-President Constantino ChiwengaAccording to …

Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's supporters burn Zanu-PF bus

A Zanu PF bus is set ablaze by Nelson Chamisa's protestors at 4th Street bus terminus as tempers continue to rise in Harare CBD.Harare CBD has been shut down by Chamisa's protestors who are contesting ZEC's delay in announcing Presidential…

Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 15:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Fired nurses re-hired

GOVERNMENT has re-engaged fired nurses and hired more health practitioners in a development that is expected to improve service delivery at the country's health institutions.The Health Services Board (HSB) fired nearly 6 000 nurses last we…

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 06:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zesa top officials face chop

GOVERNMENT has ordered a forensic audit into managerial, financial and labour matters at the debt-ridden Zimbabwe Electricity Power Supply Holdings (Zesa), including controversial energy tenders which were inflated by over US$500 million a…

Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 15:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Philani 'Beefy' Ncube fired

In A bid to launch a quick return to the Castle Lager Premiership, relegated Harare City have sacked coach Philani "Beefy" Ncube and replaced him technical director Mark Harrison.The Sunshine Boys will be playing in the Zifa Northern Regio…

Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 13:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

HIV+ nurse fired

A Harare nurse, who failed to disclose her HIV status during her recruitment, has been left jobless after her employer, St Anne's Hospital discovered that she was indeed positive after serving the institution for two years.The woman was di…

Published: 11 Dec 2017 at 04:08hrs | 1556 | by Staff reporter

Koeman sacked as Everton manager after Arsenal defeat

Everton have sacked manager Ronald Koeman after Sunday's 5-2 home defeat by Arsenal left them in the Premier League relegation zone.A statement said the club "would like to express their gratitude to Ronald for the service he has given to …

Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 14:26hrs | 3 | by BBC

Fired workers to be re-instated

THOUSANDS of workers who were retrenched when most companies embarked on massive job layoffs in the last two years are set to be re-engaged mainly in agro-processing companies that are gearing for increased productivity from the anticipate…

Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

DStv fires 'all' Bulawayo staff

MULTICHOICE Zimbabwe has asked six employees who were working from its Bulawayo office to resign for alleged misconduct.The six, including the regional manager, allegedly signed resignation letters last week on Thursday.The employees are s…

Published: 28 Jan 2017 at 08:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Moses Chunga to be fired?

MOSES Chunga could be on his way out of Harare City, just over two months after taking over the reins from sacked, Taurai Mangwiro.Impeccable sources yesterday revealed that the Dynamos legend could see his contract, which expires at the e…

Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 19:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Daily News editors fired for moonlighting

ASSOCIATED Newspapers of Zimbabwe Group, publishers of The Daily News, has allegedly fired two line editors and suspended another for moonlighting for foreign news organisations. Sports editor Enock Muchinjo and parliamentary editor Chenge…

Published: 27 Mar 2015 at 07:29hrs | 5 | by Nyemudzai Kakore

Man fired, dumped in bush for refusing to guard boss

A Bulawayo man was reportedly fired from work after he refused to be a sentinel, while his boss was having quality time with his girlfriend in the office.Bizeck Nzou was allegedly fired from Springbrake Services Private Limited where he wo…

Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 07:05hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Villas-Boas sacked

LONDON - Andre Villas-Boas has been sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager following the 5-0 defeat against Liverpool at White Hart Lane. The Portuguese boss has been under pressure for several weeks since a 6-0 defeat to Manchester City, but…

Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 03:48hrs | 330 | by Sports reporter

Egyptian army has fired warning shots

The army in Egypt has fired warning shots for first time at demonstrators in Cairo, trying to break up clashes between anti-government protesters and pro-Mubarak demonstrators.Witnesses say around 10 people have been wounded.Protesters fro…

Published: 02 Feb 2011 at 18:45hrs | | by Byo24News

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Sex-for-prayers cult exposed

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