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Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 3315 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo residents petition Mnangagwa over police corruption
Bulawayo residents have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene in the alleged corruption involving police officers at two local stations, Queens Park and Khumalo, where they claim police...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:03hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
So, when will the UN hold a Summit on democracy and human rights?
As world leaders make their way back to their respective countries after the COP29 Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, one can't help but ask: when will the United Nations (UN) hold a summit de...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:22hrs | 286 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZESA singlehandedly destroying Zimbabwe: The shocking truth behind the power crisis
In Zimbabwe, there is a harsh reality that every citizen faces: power outages, or "load shedding," are an almost daily occurrence. Power cuts, sometimes lasting up to 18 hours, have become the...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 21:07hrs | 3572 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Humanity is moving away from hegemony towards multipolarity
The world needs Russia and there is nothing Washington or Brussels can do about it, President Vladimir Putin told the Valdai Forum on Thursday. America and its allies are simply trying to go against t...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:41hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees 33% drop in media freedom violations, MISA reports
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has reported a significant reduction in media freedom violations in Zimbabwe, with recorded incidents dropping from 24 in 2022 to 16 in 2023 - a ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:20hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy
In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 350 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The PVO Bill is a threat to Zimbabwe's democracy
The recent passing of the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Bill by the Zimbabwe Senate has sparked widespread concern among civil society organizations and democracy advocates. The bill, w...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 21:07hrs | 379 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 | 1570 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Putin's arrest failed
Since March 17, 2023, Vladimir Putin has been under an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court. The Russian president is allegedly responsible for war crimes in Ukraine and specifically f...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:48hrs | 1432 | by Staff reporter
Phala Phala scandal back to haunt Ramaphosa
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has expressed strong approval of the Constitutional Court's recent decision to hear the Phala Phala farm matter, a significant step in an ongoing saga that ha...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 12:24hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
'Iran's missile response to Israel justified,' says EFF
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have issued a firm condemnation of Israel's continued aggression and illegal occupation in the Middle East. The party has expressed outrage over Israel's latest att...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 13:09hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
The curse of diamonds: How Zimbabwe's wealth is failing its people
I was listening this morning as the Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, boasted over Zimbabwe's increasing diamond production. Indeed, Zimbabwe's diamond industry has long been touted as a be...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:09hrs | 940 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mayor Coltart criticises ZiG, after sharp devaluation
On Friday, Bulawayo's Mayor, David Coltart, took to Twitter to express his concern over the sudden devaluation of Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, th...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 06:48hrs | 2053 | by Staff Reporter
Mafia Tactics? Chinese family hounded by convicted Italian mafia boss as deportation mystery deepens
In a chilling escalation of legal and criminal misconduct, convicted Italian mafia boss Francesco Marconati has become the focal point of an international...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 18:37hrs | 1438 | by Staff Reporter
Scathing indictment of Harare City Council's corruption and mismanagement
The Harare City Council (HCC) has been exposed as nothing short of a cesspool of corruption, gross mismanagement, and unchecked incompetence since 2017, according to a damning Commission of Inquiry le...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 19:34hrs | 355 | by Dereck Goto
Mnangagwa regime told to end State sponsored abductions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been urged to end State-sponsored abductions, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and torture of opposition activists and human rights defenders.This c...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:56hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Is your Zimbabwe property safe from property hijackers
This is a follow up article of title deeds fraud which I wrote in January 2022 that went viral. There is now a new fraud trend called Property Hijacking happening in South Africa. Property hijacking i...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 22:32hrs | 764 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Without the SADC Tribunal, the regional body is practically useless!
Let's set the scene. Imagine a group of people decide to establish an organization for a particular cause.They naturally lay down and agree upon their objectives, functions, operating ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 15:00hrs | 327 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SEOM condemn 2023 elections and should have denied Mnangagwa legitimacy and now can't deny him SADC chairmanship.
Last year SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM), led by Dr Nevers Mumba of Zimbabwe, reported that Zimbabwe's election process was flawed and illegal. The...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 06:30hrs | 533 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe activists on high alert amid pre-SADC Summit crackdown
Human rights advocates, activists, and opposition politicians are on high alert as they face pressure and intimidation from the government, which is allegedly growing nervous about possible protests d...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi tells people's chiefs to withdraw from Gukurahundi hearings
The secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has launched an online petition to prevent Matabeleland chiefs from leading the Gukurahundi hearings, a task assigned to them by President Emmerson Mnan...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer reports Zimbabwe army commander to Sadc
Nelson Chamisa's ally Advocate Thabani Mpofu has filed a complaint with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) against Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:39hrs | 1390 | by Sgtaff reporter
South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education
In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claime...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:41hrs | 448 | by Mbali Dlamini
'Zimbabwe politics derail anti-corruption fight'
At a national anti-corruption conference in Harare, Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) board chairperson Isheanesu Chirisa highlighted several challenges hindering the fight against corruption...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:50hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide survivor cannot forgive Mugabe's foot soldiers
An astounding number of mass graves surround Thabani Dhlamini's home in south-western Zimbabwe.One pointed out to the BBC lies near the ablution block at a primary school in the village of Sal...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
Clarity on Zimbabwe exemption permits deadline in South Africa
THE National Employers' Association of South Africa (NEASA) on Thursday provided clarity for all affected parties on the relevant deadlines and periods of validity of the the Zimbabwean exemption perm...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 11:05hrs | 36 | by Agencies
Please stop making our children idolize tyranny, Mr. President!
Children usually become like their parents.That is why there is the saying, 'an apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.The greatest ability children were given by the Creator, as a lear...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:21hrs | 17 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa fails the test on Chivayo?
In Zimbabwe, the impunity enjoyed by politically connected figures like dodgy businessman Wicknell Chivayo, despite serious corruption allegations involving a multi-million-dollar Zimbabwe Electoral C...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 11:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Goat-gate opens can of worms
Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, currently in remand prison over a US$7 million fraud charge, allegedly used similar fraudulent methods to secure funds for projects at the Harare City Council (HCC) thro...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Public transport overloading increases road accidents
Paul Makiwa, Secretary-General of the Zimbabwe Passengers Association, has called on the government to ban public transport operators who overload their vehicles, citing their role in the surge of fat...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Self-styled Italian Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati held at Harare Central Prison pending appeal
In a continuing saga that has captured national attention, Francesco Marconati, the notorious self-styled Italian Mafia boss, is now being held at Harare Central Prison pending appeal. Marconati, who ...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 13:51hrs | 16 | by George Tshuma
Open letter to Martin Rushwaya : Urgent Concern Regarding Corruption and Mismanagement at the Ministry of Environment
The alarming state of affairs at the Ministry of Environment, Climate, and Wildlife under the leadership of Permanent Secretary Prof. Prosper Matondi deserves your urgent attention and investigation. ...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:37hrs | 293 | by Environmentalist
Zanu-PF tops human rights violations in Zimbabwe
The ruling Zanu-PF party faces allegations of involvement in human rights violations across Zimbabwe, including increased cases of harassment, intimidation, and extrajudicial killings of citizens, as ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A Tale of Corporate Fraud, the contrasting Cases of South Africa and Zimbabwe
Corporate fraud has plagued both South Africa and Zimbabwe, with high-profile cases shedding light on the flaws in their respective financial systems. Thi...Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:10hrs | 9 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Shona youth that attack Matabele possessed by the demon of gukurahundi
Shona youth that drive all the way from Mashonaland to Matabeleland armed with machetes and fire arms to invade Matabeleland and violently attack and kill...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 23:53hrs | 31 | by Israel Dube
Zanu-PF's crude path
When things become unbelievably smooth on the trot, you just need to do a reality check by tuning into ZTV, for there you will certainly find the dose that will wake you up from your island siesta....Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:59hrs | 53 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa surrounded by a 'corrupt business network' says the US
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa is involved in corrupt activities, in particular those relating to gold and diamond smuggling networks, United States President Joe Biden and his government say...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
The day Zimbabweans killed Zimbabwe!
I am not sure how many people remember what happened in this country on 4th March.This was exactly 44 years ago.On this day, the results of the 1980 pre-independence general election w...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 22:46hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
CIO agent in AK47 abduction, torture of CCC MP Ngadziore seen in public
A gun-toting Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agent caught on video abducting a Citizens Coalition for Change MP has been publicly sighted for the first time since the November 1, 2023, inciden...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pan-Africanism is dead!
Twice, in as many weeks, I have heard Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa speak on the need to preserve Pan-Africanism.Yesterday was the latest, as he attended a memorial service he...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 22:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe divides opinion from the grave
ON what would have been Robert Mugabe's 100th birthday, Zimbabwe and the world grapple with the complex legacy of a man who led Zimbabwe to independence, but later presided over its economic ruin....Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt will not allow lawlessness
The government has justified its actions in evicting and apprehending thousands of illegal settlers nationwide, asserting that it cannot tolerate lawlessness.During a question and answer sessi...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 05:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Calls for Sadc anti-graft court
AN ANTI-CORRUPTION watchdog has called on Southern African Development Community (Sadc) member States to up the fight against graft by setting up a regional anti-corruption court.In a petition...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How Mzila's family suffered during Gukurahundi genocide
IN 1982, I was assaulted by five Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) uniformed young men donning red berets at my Luveve house number 4136 where I lived, while I taught at St Bernards High School in Pumula, ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:52hrs | 59 | by Moses Mzila Nkalange
Mnangagwa govt is getting crazier
IF you are a Zimbabwean citizen or resident and still want to live on, you need super strong shock absorbers because the Mnangagwa administration is capable of crazy things that can easily kill you....Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 091 arrested for traffic rules violators
POLICE in Bulawayo arrested 1 091 people following a crackdown on violators of traffic rules and regulations as part of efforts to restore sanity in the city.Among those arrested were 423 moto...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Opposition Politics in Zimbabwe, 1999 - 2024: An Obituary
Advocate Nelson Chamisa's capitulation last week at the behest of the fifth column led by Sengezo Tshabangu was the final nail in opposition politics in Zimbabwe. Armed with state institutions and exp...Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 09:09hrs | 5 | by Innocent Mpoki
Businesswoman-cum-shoplifter faces legal battle over violent incident
A well-known businesswoman, Mutsa Nyahuye, has found herself entangled in legal proceedings after a shocking incident of shoplifting and verbal assault at a local shoe store. Nyahuye, who allegedly cl...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 07:55hrs | 3 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
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