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'ZACC' Commissioners jailed for high-profile extortion ring

Two men who masqueraded as Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) commissioners and ran an elaborate extortion scheme targeting high-profile figures, including former Harare Mayor Elias Mudzuri and politician Dr Simba Makoni, have been…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 14:16hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter

Top Zimbabwean banker loses mansion in divorce battle

Prominent Zimbabwean banker, academic and former Anglican bishop Dr Julius Tawona Makoni has lost ownership of his upscale Chisipite property in Harare following a long-running legal battle with his ex-wife, Pauline Mutsa Makoni.The mansio…

Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:26hrs | 1824 | by Staff reporter

Villagers without toilets face US$50 fine

Villagers in Makoni District who do not have toilets will soon be slapped with a US$50 fine (approximately R920) starting November 1, 2025, as the Makoni Rural District Council (RDC) moves to clamp down on open defecation and improve sanit…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:20hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter

King Mzilikazi and the MaKoni (Mabvakure) people

King Mzilikazi, in his long march North from Zululand, arrived in a territory between the Oliphants and Steelport Rivers in what became known as Transvaal. The year was 1822, exactly 2 years after a great eclipse of the sun ( 14 March 1820…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:49hrs | 1770 | by Chief Mayisa

Simba Makoni laughs off rumours of his death

Former Finance Minister and Zanu-PF politburo member Simba Makoni has laughed off rumours of his death, which flooded social media yesterday. The former Sadc executive secretary was quick to dismiss the claims, saying he is alive, healthy,…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter

Simba Makoni's death rumors denied by close friend

Reports circulating on social media claiming that former Finance Minister Simba Makoni has passed away are false, according to his close friend Dr. Ibbo Mandaza. The rumors had suggested that the 74-year-old Makoni died suddenly near Rusap…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 5026 | by Staff reporter

Simba Makoni disowns fake X account

Former Finance minister Simba Makoni has disowned a fraudulent X (formerly Twitter) account that disseminates pro-Zanu-PF or government content. The Twitter handle @makonisimbash, which has 535 followers as of the current date, was initiat…

Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Simba Makoni steps down

Simba Makoni has stepped down as Powerspeed chairman, having served since 2010, the company says. "Makoni resigned from the Board of Directors of the Company with effect from 23 February 2023. He had served the Company since 2010. During h…

Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 20:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

56 farmers evicted

FIFTY-SIX farmers resettled in Makoni District have been left in a quandary after the High Court ruled that their occupation of Nyamatsanga Farm is illegal as the farm belongs to an indigenous Zimbabwean.The farmers were resettled under A1…

Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mudslinging in fight for Makoni DCC chairmanship

THE tussling for Makoni chairmanship in the Zanu-PF district co-ordination committee (DCC) elections tomorrow has escalated, with candidates engaged in smear campaigning.One Albert Nyakuedzwa is being accused of using his wife, Happiness N…

Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Simba Makoni in Padeswood farm plots scandal

Headlands Community turns to media for support in resolving Padeswood farm plots scandal (water and pasture crisis).We have a terrible situation in Headlands, Padeswood plots Makoni Rural Council has given a local firm rights to harvest gu…

Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 22:44hrs | 10 | by Big Ray

'Strive Masiyiwa is a stumbling block' says Trevor Ncube

Alpha Media Holdings Boss Trevor Ncube blamed the failure  of MDC led by Tsvangirai and Simba Makoniâ€™s MKD to unite on Strive Masiyiwa who whom he described as a stumbling block and full of ego.This was revealed by a Wikileaks cable…

Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 16:47hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Simba Makoni, Nkosana Moyo emerged from defeat far, far better than Chamisa

I HOPE Chamisa's simmering and smarting hordes are now settled, after what by now should be a long enough cooling period. He is himself showing signs of recovering from zealous political Pentecostalism, which is why he is now asking for au…

Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by Igomombe

Zanu-PF aims for clean sweep in Makoni

ZANU-PF politburo member and Makoni Central candidate, Patrick Chinamasa, has warned the opposition that it will receive a heavy shellacking in the forthcoming elections as Makoni was a one-party district.The former liberation movement hol…

Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 16:17hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe no country for 'nice men'

In 2000, after the ruling Zanu-PF party had been shocked by the opposition at elections, it went through some soul searching.Just five years earlier, Zanu-PF had won 118 of the 120 seats on offer. Now, in just its first election, the MDC h…

Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 07:05hrs | 2 | by The Source

Simba Makoni to rescue the MDC-T

ROY Bennet was the first to publicly dissent, Ben Freeth followed, then Ian Kay, Elias Mudzuri, Eddie Cross and now Elton Mangoma. The chorus grows.His remarkably candid and well-choreographed letter demanding Morgan Tsvangirai step down p…

Published: 04 Feb 2014 at 06:20hrs | 4 | by Amai Jukwa

MKD not a Zanu-PF project - Simba Makoni

Daily News' political editor Gift Phiri (GP) talks to opposition Mavambo Kusile Dawn leader Simba Makoni (SM) about the forthcoming election.GP: How do you define yourself as a leader, and why should Mai Rherhi in Mahenye vote for you?SM: …

Published: 06 Jun 2013 at 11:20hrs | 1 | by Gift Phiri

Talking about MDCs talks and about taking Zimbabwe forward

OUTSIDE the escalation of violence, one issue that seems to be dominant in the run up to ZimbabweâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s elections is talk about talks. Between 5 February 2008, the âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨Ã€ÃºSuper TuesdayâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢ when Dr. Sim…

Published: 08 Jan 2013 at 11:38hrs | 1 | by Discent C. Bajila

One on one with Simba Makoni on question time

Former Finance Minister Dr Simba Makoni, who now leads the Mavambo opposition political party, joins SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma on Question Time. Responding to listeners questions Makoni traces the history behind the imposition …

Published: 14 Aug 2012 at 17:10hrs | | by Lance Guma

I am not a politician, I am an activist says Simba Makoni

Former Zanu-PF Politburo member Dr Simba Makoni has said he does not regard himself as a politician and went on to declare that sanctions imposed  on the country by the US were not affecting the ordinary people.Dr Makoni, who is now t…

Published: 29 Jul 2012 at 12:06hrs | | by Munyaradzi Huni

Simba Makoni speech at 3rd Anniversary of MKD launch

SalutationsI add my own voice to those of Chenjerai, Phillip and Wilson, in welcoming you all here.It's a chilly morning, and you all have other pressing demands on your time. This makes your presence here, all the more special and importa…

Published: 09 Jul 2012 at 09:10hrs | | by Simba Makoni

Betty Makoni's official autobiography - Never Again - finally out

The wait is over,  Betty Makoni's official autobiography, Never Again, not to any woman or girl again is finally out. This will bring one complete piece of Betty Makoni's story which in some circles had been shared in complete distort…

Published: 29 Jun 2012 at 15:50hrs | 2 | by Betty Makoni

'If Mugabe forces an election he will have a reply of 2008' - Simba Makoni

Dr Simba Makoni (SM) interview with The Herald's senior reporter Fortious Nhambura (FN).FN: Dr Makoni, you remain the interim president of Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn party without an executive. Your critics are saying the party was stillborn?SM: …

Published: 18 Mar 2012 at 04:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Christmas and New Year messages from Simba Makoni

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE FROM SIMBA MAKONI INTERIM PRESIDENT OF MAVAMBO.KUSILE.DAWN (M.K.D) PARTY24TH DECEMBER 2011It is that time of the year again when we must reflect on the experiences of a passing year, this time 2011, whilst …

Published: 28 Dec 2011 at 12:51hrs | | by Simba Makoni

What They Really Think about Mugabe

This Article has Been Removed due to Lake of Facts. Byo24 would like to Apologize to The Persons Mentioned in the article we will only publish it if we get facts on the doc from the persons mentions in the article.

Published: 21 Feb 2011 at 04:47hrs | 1 | by Capulet B. Chakupeta

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