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18 November 2017 - the day of Zimbabwe's delusional politics!
I have just been reading some testimonies from some of the people who partook in the 18 November 2017 mass protests against Robert Gabriel Mugabe's 37 year long tyranny - and the tremendous hopes that...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1568 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Greed, graft major undoings for Zimbabwe
Over the years, the Zanu-PF leadership has taken the country and its citizens down a bottomless pit where recovery is proving very difficult.Since independence from the British in 1980, when t...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1053 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya raided by Zimra as part of its lifestyle audits
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority last week raided Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya as part of its lifestyle audits.Zimra has been seeking clarity on how ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 551 | by Staff reporter
Chief Justice on laxity in corruption cases
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba yesterday breathed fire over some magistrates' lackadaisical approach to high profile corruption cases, which has resulted in the collapse of cases and unjustified release of...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 06:36hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's anti-graft fight unconvincing
FOR splurging £16 million (US$21 million) on pricey jewellery and vintage wines over a decade, a British woman became the first target of a law seeking to dissuade criminals from enjoying their ill-g...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 12:46hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo slams door on Chiwenga, backs Mnangagwa 2023
Zanu-PF Masvingo Province has passed a resolution endorsing President Mnangagwa as the party's Presidential candidate in the next elections in 2023 to afford him ample time to fulfil his vision of mak...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 06:04hrs | 4924 | by Staff reporter
Hwange: a sore thumb on a decomposing body
THE depth of corruption is astonishing that even those that have ranked Zimbabwe highly, regionally and internationally, should be ashamed of themselves for doing a disservice to the people of this gr...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 05:41hrs | 160 | by Editorial - newsday
The tale of two societies
Legislation is being put in place as l write this to convict illegal money changers for up to 10 years in prison.One would thing our government has just woken up to discover there are now economy sabo...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 19:08hrs | 1485 | by AT Kadada
Bigwig arrests should be followed by convictions
While we all applaud the anti-corruption drive being spearheaded from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office which has seen several ex-ministers arrested for abuse of office, we all wait for the first ...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 17:39hrs | 973 | by Harry Peter Wilson
Big headache for Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces a herculean task in his quest to fight corruption after it emerged last week that graft now pervades the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), which must be at the f...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 16:36hrs | 13576 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs throng Harare court
It was an extraordinary week at the Harare Magistrates' Courts that saw four high-profile figures appearing in court on the same day, facing various charges.It was therefore a hive of activity...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 16:30hrs | 2436 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa doing things differently from Mugabe
Much to the chagrin of the opposition dictatorship, Nkosana Moyo predicted, well before the elections, that a President Emmerson Mnangagwa would do things, (not necessarily well), but certainly differ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 12:55hrs | 3448 | by Zifiso Masiye
'ED stepping up fight against graft' Mangwana praised - praise as contrived as fight itself
Nick Mangwana has worked hard as a Zanu-PF apologist and was recently rewarded with the appointment as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Media, Publicity and Broadcasting Services. The post was h...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:44hrs | 266 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zacc hunts for Chombo over airport deal
Fromer Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo's troubles continue to mount this time under the radar of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) over a murky airport deal in which the Harare ...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 10:58hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fight against corruption is real
This week saw an unprecedented number of high-profile individuals appearing before our courts of law in connection with corruption, giving momentum to Government's fight against graft. Given t...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 10:34hrs | 675 | by Nick Mangwana
Cottco boss arrested for fraud
COTTCO Acting Chief Executive Officer Pius Manamike and two COTTCO managers have appeared before Harare Magistrate Mrs Rumbidzai Mugwagwa facing charges of US$2 million fraud.The trio was gran...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 15:40hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
$3 million fraud haunts Jonathan Moyo
Exiled former G40 Kingpin Professor Jonathan Moyo's woes are mounting amidst revelations that a political organisation Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters (ZEFF) is pushing for his extradit...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 07:58hrs | 5303 | by Mandla Ndlovu
4 Cottco bosses arrested
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested four Cotton Company of Zimbabwe managers fingered in illegal cotton trading, prejudicing the country of millions of dollars.Managing direct...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:12hrs | 1969 | by Staff reporter
Bonus assurance for civil servants
THE Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, yesterday assured civil servants of a bonus incentive for 2018 whose finer details would be clarified in due course in line wi...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:03hrs | 3312 | by Staff reporter
Hurungwe council officials arrested in graft dragnet
TWO Hurungwe Rural District Council officials have been arrested over alleged corruption while a third one is reportedly on the run as authorities take the fight against graft to rural areas.P...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:42hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's corruption talk: bark with no bite
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has assured anyone who cares to listen that he is sincere in his wish to eradicate, or at the very least fight, corruption.His rhetoric has been heart-warming, but...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:33hrs | 760 | by Editorial - newsday
Mugabe ministers in court on corruption charges in Zimbabwe
Two former ministers under Robert Mugabe appeared in court in Harare on Wednesday on corruption charges, nearly a year after Zimbabwe's long-time ruler was ousted from power.Mugabe's successor...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 17:18hrs | 1285 | by AFP
Lumumba speaks on arrest rumours
Embattled whistleblower William Gerald Mutumanje (Acie Lumuba)has opened up on social media for the first time after his apology statement which he issued on 4 November.Reacting to speculation...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 07:47hrs | 6508 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Acie Lumumba arrested?
There are online reports that whistleblower William Gerald Mutumanje (Acie Lumuba) was picked up by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on Tuesday afternoon. The charges levelled against th...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 14:57hrs | 11430 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chief Nhema embroiled in chieftainship row
A fierce wrangle has erupted over the Mkanganwi chieftainship, with retired Major-General Gibson Mashingaidze accusing Rangarirai Bwawanda, the current Chief Nhema, of receiving kickbacks to influence...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:49hrs | 1394 | by Staff reporter
Lumumba to be probed by ZAAC?
More details have emerged of rabble-rousing influence peddler William Gerald Mutumanje's recent hatchet job on top Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) officials and businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei - all of...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 13:41hrs | 3362 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge can have spaghetti roads, says Chamisa
BEITBRIDGE has the potential to become a model port city in Africa, "with high-rise buildings and spaghetti roads" if city authorities and councillors commit themselves to work for the people and shun...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:32hrs | 2193 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD vice-chancellor faces fresh graft charges
SUSPENDED University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Courts facing 27 fresh counts of criminal abuse of office for allegedly awarding a tree...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 09:01hrs | 1203 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's prosecution unit moves in to tackle deep-rooted corruption
An investigation by the Special Presidential Prosecution Unit (SPPU) has unearthed a cartel of senior executives at Cottco together with a group of high profile politicians as being behind a spate of ...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 15:10hrs | 3454 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to seize assets of corrupt convicts
Government will through the Asset Forfeiture Unit housed under the National Prosecution Authority (NPA), seize all assets accumulated through corruption proceeds in the event of a conviction as the fi...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 15:07hrs | 3302 | by Staff reporter
Lumumba to spill more beans on Sunday
Controversial activist Acie Lumumba is threatening to spill more beans on Sunday, barely a week after his exposé ruffled feathers in the corridors of power.The self-proclaimed corruption bust...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 12:28hrs | 4864 | by Staff reporter
Council to engage Zacc to investigate botched land deals
Harare City Council has resolved to take its employees, Harare business mogul, Ken Sharp and his investment vehicle, Augur Investment to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) over how council...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:00hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Corruption fight must not be muddied by politics
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is making the right noises when it comes to what needs to be done to take Zimbabwe out of the rut that successive Zanu PF governments have condemned the country to....Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:40hrs | 141 | by Editorial - newsday
Mnangagwa to lead in corruption fight
President Mnangagwa will lead the fight against corruption after he reserved to his office several laws meant to curb graft. The President also set out functions for Cabinet ministers in several Statu...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:36hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Shun all forms of graft, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged university graduates to shun all forms of corruption and thrive to spearhead eradication of graft in the building of the Second Republic. In an acceptanc...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:30hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should bite the bullet, steer the ship
THAT top Zanu-PF officials have demanded answers from party leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the worsening economic situation in the country is a step in the right direction.However, t...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | 497 | by Editorial - newsday
4 RBZ bosses' probe begins
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has engaged auditors to investigate the activities of four senior executives who were suspended over allegations of corruption and illegal foreign currency dealings....Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Black market rates nosedive 1:1,5
PARALLEL market rates further plummeted to as low as US$1:RTGS/Bond1,5 this week from a peak of 1:6 in the last two weeks as Government forges ahead with implementing measures to stabilise the economy...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:29hrs | 3294 | by Staff reporter
US diplomat optimistic of Zim economic rebirth
A Top United States diplomat has expressed optimism about Zimbabwe's prospects of turning around its economy in the wake of reforms being implemented by President Mnangagwa's Government. Mr Ti...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:27hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Lumumba blasts 'captured' information ministry after being fired
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has been forced to review the controversial employment of a finance ministry spokesman whose social media graft accusations forced the prompt suspension o...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 06:54hrs | 8899 | by Staff reporter
Operation Restore Legacy hits RBZ
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday suspended with immediate effect four senior executives following allegations of corruption and illegal foreign currency dealings. Mr Acie Lumumba, ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 06:12hrs | 1456 | by Staff reporter
Has anyone seen ED Mnangagwa?
The noise about coming up with new regulations to protect Zimbabwean masses from rising prices is ringing louder. Leadership is considering harsh measures that are unrelated to the underlying causes t...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 18:17hrs | 14796 | by Sam Wezhira
Mnangagwa's ministers in political storm
POLICE have reportedly sought search and seizure warrants against named top Zanu PF officials and former Cabinet ministers as government begins swooping on cash barons and suspected economic saboteurs...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:20hrs | 3234 | by Staff reporter
Ministers face arrest in blitz
POLICE have reportedly sought search and seizure warrants against named top Zanu-PF officials and former Cabinet ministers as government begins swooping on cash barons and suspected economic saboteurs...Published: 20 Oct 2018 at 08:18hrs | 2002 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe forced to submit list of properties he acquired outside Zimbabwe
Former President Robert Mugabe has found himself on a list of individuals suspected to have externalised billions in recent years and forced to submit a list of properties he acquired outside the coun...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:31hrs | 17479 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's government desperately needs money to finance its operations
IT is an undeniable fact that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government desperately needs to raise money to finance its operations.However, we believe the regime ought to have properly account...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 06:50hrs | 1005 | by Editorial - newsday
South African women spending up to R100K to make their bums bigger
The rise of social media - and Kim Kardashian - has led to a surge in South African women getting so-called "Brazilian butt lifts", says doctor Dirk Lazarus, a plastic surgeon in Cape Town. Th...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 07:42hrs | 3583 | by businessinsider
Mnangagwa urged to cut RBZ's role in illegal forex trade
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa risks plunging the country into civil strife and anarchy if he failed to stop the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) from fuelling illegal foreign currency trade on the street...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 07:40hrs | 5281 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube has invited to his breakfast table ingredients from both the chicken and the pig
The unmistakable, yet inevitable atmosphere of limbo, utter despair, confusion and analytic paralysis engulfs the nation yet again. It has become our accustomed portion.The triumphant arroganc...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 10:06hrs | 3825 | by Zifiso Masiye
Majome eyes PG post
Former MDC Member of Parliament Jessie Majome is among the legal minds gunning to become Zimbabwe's next Prosecutor-General (PG).Majome will battle it out with 10 other legal experts, who have...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:39hrs | 5321 | by Staff reporter
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