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ZimStat alerts public to fake job scams
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has issued a public warning over a fake recruitment scheme circulating on social media, cautioning job seekers to be vigilant against scammers....Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
City of Harare launches crackdown on business by-laws compliance
The City of Harare has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign to ensure all businesses operating within the Central Business District (CBD), industrial areas, and suburbs fully comply with relevant...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:29hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe boosts border efficiency for festive season
Beitbridge Border Post, one of the busiest entry points into Zimbabwe, is preparing for a surge in traffic as authorities reactivate the Border Efficiency Management Systems (BEMS) in anticipation of ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally caught up in a US$400 000 corrupt upmarket house deal
PUBLIC Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Paul Mavima is caught up in a US$400 000 corrupt upmarket house deal in Quinnington, Borrowdale, Harare, involving the National Social Security Autho...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 10:41hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
July Moyo backs under fire tycoon
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo has sprung to the defence of businessman Ken Sharpe, who is accused of manipulating the country's justice system to hang on to vast tracts of land he obtained in co...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says ZPC owes Intratrek US$600k as trial fails to take off
The National Prosecuting Authority on Thursday revived criminal charges against Intratrek Zimbabwe and its director Wicknell Chivayo over the stalled US$173 million Gwanda solar power project, as defe...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gold coins: A masterstroke?
IT is indeed in times of crisis and turmoil that the creativity of nations emerges and in my opinion, the idea of launching gold coins by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is a master stroke that cou...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
'No to illegal parcelling out of communal land'
TRADITIONAL leaders in Ntabazinduna, Matabeleland North province have warned people who bought communal land in the area in 2021 under unclear circumstances that they are in possession of illegal prop...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:13hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor quits as Zacc probe starts
BULAWAYO prosecutor Thobekani Nyathi, who was implicated in an alleged corrupt activity involving principal public prosecutor Chris Mutangadura, reportedly resigned after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption ...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:23hrs | 4 | by Staff report
Zacc boss in graft storm
THE Zimbabwe Anti Commission (Zacc) chairperson Justice Loice MatandaMoyo has been caught in the eye of a storm after she allegedly ordered the release of top National Prosecuting Agency (NPA) officia...Published: 24 May 2021 at 06:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Security - Why it Matters for Due Diligence - use a data room
After the stock market crashed in 1929, a new law was formed. The Securities Act of 1933 sought to help investors make more inf...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 05:53hrs | 19 | by Staff writer
COVID-19 generates numerous scams
COVID-19 scams have included supposed cures, fake testing sites and counterfeit personal protective equipment (PPE), Dr Katlego Mothudi, managing director of the Board of Healthcare Funders, a regiona...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Lawyer wins $20 000 suit for wrongful arrest
THE High Court has ordered a Harare family to pay damages amounting to $20 000 to a lawyer it got arrested on unfounded fraud allegations. Mr Tinashe Zenda Hungwe, who was appointed executor t...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
More feathers fly in fake chicks scam
THE "fake broiler chicks" saga that recently rocked Bulawayo has hit another high amid revelations that the alleged fraudsters were also painting the chicks in question with red and black oxide before...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Harare Carnival of shame
The inability of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to host the Harare International Carnival following several postponements coupled with the controversial appointment of businessman Genius "Ginimb...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi didn't buy Chicken Inn for inmates
Harare businessman and socialite, Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure who yesterday trended on social media after allegedly treating 1 000 inmates to 2 piecer meals from Chicken Inn has denied these claims. ...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 05:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa disowns Twitter account
Norton Member of Parliament Mr Temba Mliswa has disowned a Twitter account using his name and challenged his Chivi South counterpart Killer Zivhu to prove that he indeed authored defamatory statements...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZimBollar: A guide to Zimbabwe's black market
As Zimbabwe suffers severe money shortages, businesses are closing, food shelves in Harare are emptying and prices of basic commodities, fuel and medicines are soaring. The price of a two-litre bottle...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by GroundUP
Mliswa tweets trigger $1 million lawsuit
Chivi South Member of Parliament Killer Zivhu has sued fellow legislator Mr Temba Mliswa of Norton Constituency for $1 million at the High Court over alleged defamation of character. The suit arose fr...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD probe takes new twist
THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Council has ordered a probe into the award of a degree to former First Lady Grace Mugabe in 2014.The probe follows the arrest of UZ vice-chancellor, Levy Nyagur...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mohadi sues Lesabe estate executor
VICE-PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi has filed an $11,7 million litigation against the executor of the late Thenjiwe Lesabe's estate, together with one Reginald McGillivray Dawson, accusing the latter of fraud...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri, wife face arrest
Retired police commissioner-general Augustine Chihuri along with his wife, Isabel, face arrest over theft claims that have been made to the police by a local businessman.Bigboy Pachirera who a...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by staff reporter
Chihuri in trouble
Harare businessman Bigboy Pachirera has formally filed a lawsuit against embattled retired police commissioner-general Augustine Chihuri amid claims that the former police boss impounded five of his c...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 09:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean politicians fraudulently buying blocks of flats in SA
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday castigated the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly concentrating on Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development M...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mphoko decries abuse of ZACC
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday castigated the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for allegedly "looking at him" and concentrating on Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Tec...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
American up for Zimbabwe ID fraud
An American appeared before a Harare magistrate yesterday for allegedly forging identity documents and illegally staying in the country since 2009. Carlton Sloan Bridges alias Brandon Lee Jones (47) a...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 23:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe defends Jonathan Moyo
First Lady Grace Mugabe has said fraud allegations raised by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission against Zanu-PF Politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo are "lies", adding that only President Mug...Published: 30 Jul 2017 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Health insurance fraud occurs worldwide, says Cimas audit manager
Fraudulent medical aid and health insurance frauds are not a function of the economy, Cimas group internal audit manager Thando Kembo told journalists at a recent ZimSelector Journalists Insurance Men...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 12:32hrs | 3 | by Mike Hamilton
'Fake IDs fraud claims rampant'
COMPANIES and individuals are losing millions of dollars due to fraud involving fake identification documents, the Registrar General Mr Tobaiwa Mudede has said.Addressing officials from Govern...Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 17:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Barmen in swipe scam
TWO barmen, Nqobizitha Tshuma and Thomas Junior Chaka who work at popular chill-out spot Hartsfield Tshisanyama have been arrested for allegedly defrauding the company of nearly $1 500 in a scam t...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 09:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Fake SA jobs warning: Fraudsters prey on desperate Zimbabweans
THE Zimbabwe Consulate in South Africa has warned locals to be wary of dubious characters inviting people to the neighbouring country promising them good jobs.Zimbabwe's Consul-General to ...Published: 25 Jan 2017 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube trashes 'baseless' claims on Zipra cadres snub
THE Government has dismissed as baseless claims that there is discrimination of former Zipra forces in Government.The Minister of Welfare Services for War Veterans, War Collaborators, Former P...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 06:37hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Govt to clear out fraudsters 14 000 war veterans' children claim fees
THE Government is working to eliminate fraudulent claims and double dipping in school fees claims for children of war veterans with fresh statistics showing that there are over 14 000 fees claims for ...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:35hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Ex-BCC accountant wanted for $100k stands swindle
POLICE are looking for a former Bulawayo City Council accountant for allegedly swindling home seekers of $108 000 in a bogus residential stands scheme.Freddy Ndabalime Dube (42) allegedly misr...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 07:04hrs | 5 | by Nqobile Tshili
Zanu-PF MP duped of $20 000
Former deputy Finance Minister and Zanu-pf Mutoko South MP David Chapfika was duped of $20 000 meant to import a car for his daughter from South Africa.The suspected conman Marshal Chidawu (36...Published: 09 Jun 2016 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Fungai Lupande
President fulfils war vets promise
Government has released at least US$6,4 million for the roughly 43 000 beneficiaries of the War Veteran School Fees Fund, fulfilling President Mugabe’s promise early this month that the money would ...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 14:11hrs | | by Livingstone Marufu
Beware of fraudsters - Youth Minister warns the public
THE Ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment has warned the public to be on the lookout for fraudsters who present themselves as the ministry's head office staff before offering loan...Published: 22 Mar 2016 at 08:01hrs | | by Ellah Mukwati
Zanu-PF youth league trio in soup over donations
Three Zanu-PF youth league members allegedly forged the signature of Harare provincial secretary for finance, Dumisani Chipango, and solicited for about $18 000 donations since 2014. Innocent ...Published: 19 Feb 2016 at 08:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Crime drops in Harare's CBD
Harare central business district has recorded a slight drop in criminal activities in the first three months of this year with only 6000 cases reported, police have said.Officer Commanding...Published: 03 Jun 2015 at 08:27hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Paul Mangwana loses more than $100 000
FORMER Cabinet Minister Paul Mangwana lost over $100 000 to a business partner who withdrew money from their company's account without his knowledge, the magistrates' court heard today.Mangwan...Published: 29 May 2015 at 07:00hrs | | by Tendai Rupapa
Three Registrar-General's Office employees nabbed for ID fraud
Three officials from the Registrar-General's Office and an ex-employee have been arrested on allegations of fraudulently facilitating the issuance of identity documents to Ugandan nationals. ...Published: 03 Jan 2015 at 07:04hrs | 4 | by Crime Reporter
CID boss acquitted
CRIMINAL Investigations Department (CID) Bulawayo fraud section boss Chief Detective Inspector George Machinga who was facing extortion charges after allegedly accepting a $300 bribe has been acquitt...Published: 10 Dec 2014 at 06:43hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
Bogus business dealer nabbed
The director of Seeff Properties estate agency, who has been on the run after he allegedly swindled a potential client of close to $400 000 in a property deal, has been arrested. Joh...Published: 13 Oct 2014 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Court reporter
CID boss claims officers planted cash in Cabinet
Bulawayo's CID Fraud boss, George Machinga, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of office following allegations that he solicited a $300 bribe from a man accused of fraud, yesterday claimed th...Published: 19 Aug 2014 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drama as rogue cops nabbed after trying to push suspect out of speeding car
Two Bulawayo cops who teamed up with wanted criminals and tried to push a suspect from whom they had extorted R30 and six small fish from a speeding, car have been arrested.Constables Wind...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 20:58hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
CID fraud squad boss trial postponed
Bulawayo's Criminal Intelligence Department (CID) fraud squad boss' extortion trial was postponed after the defence lawyer said he had not been served with state papers.George Machinga, the of...Published: 12 Jul 2014 at 10:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
CID boss's fraud trial date set
The trial of Bulawayo's CID Fraud Section boss accused of extortion after he allegedly demanded $550 from a local accused of fraudulent activities in order to free him will commence next week, Thu...Published: 05 Jul 2014 at 16:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Heads to roll following arrest of top cop for extortion
Zimbabwe police's Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is set to undergo a major shake-up following the arrest of a senior cop for extortion on Friday, Bulawayo24 news has learnt.Detec...Published: 23 Jun 2014 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Assistant Commissioner jailed over release of fraud suspect
COURT papers have revealed that the top policeman Assistant Commissioner Gideon Baloyi , who was recently sentenced to an effective nine months in jail for contravening sections of the Police Act, had...Published: 22 Jan 2014 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Concern over bogus qualifications
The revelation that a well-known university in the United Kingdom is selling degrees has far reaching implications for South Africa. A BBC Newsnight investigation found that the American University of...Published: 05 Nov 2013 at 02:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
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