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Mphoko trial postponed
THE trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has been postponed to the 21st of this month.Mphoko, who is facing allegations of criminal abuse of office, appeared in court this Tuesday...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 17:56hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko wants charges dropped
FORMER vice president Phelekezela Mphoko, pictured, who is facing allegations of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly ordered the release of two Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 17:45hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Matopo leadership blocks eviction of local miner by Mashonaland people
A mine wrangle pitting a Bulawayo businesswoman and Mines ministry officials has drawn the attention of Zanu-PF, traditional leaders, ex-combatants, villagers and the opposition from Matabeleland who ...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:45hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
Guerilla training was no picnic
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa on Friday conferred the national status on former Zipra deputy chief of operations Stanley Nleya pseudonym Elish Gagisa who died in Bulawayo last Tuesday.During the armed s...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:08hrs | 768 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko bail conditions relaxed
FORMER vice president Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday had his reporting conditions scrapped after submitting that he feared contracting coronavirus following reports of positive cases in Plumtree last we...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 17:05hrs | 1594 | by Staff reporter
Why Emmerson Mnangagwa is an illegitimate president
A country draws its legitimacy through legitimate processes carried out transparently through its institutions. Robert Mugabe had indeed overstayed his welcome as the President of the Republic o...Published: 02 May 2020 at 17:56hrs | 1734 | by Lloyd Msipa
After internal strife, Zapu reorganises
Following the split in ZAPU in 1971, it was time to reflect and analyse the situation in order to meaningfully analyse and interpret events that led to the fallout. Armed with analysis and interpretat...Published: 01 May 2020 at 07:55hrs | 586 | by Pathisa Nyathi
ZAPU you are offside! Obert Mpofu has a right to speak
Zimbabwe celebrates 40 years of independence. This year's celebrations were meant to be special as they were set to be held in Bulawayo for the first time in the history of Zimbabwe.This was s...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 14:57hrs | 2229 | by Nicholas Ncube
Can the judiciary choose for the people?
Zimbabwean politics is a joke and it is now at its rotten state. Politics and judiciary are never near each other. The juduciary consists of lawyers, laws and judges whilst politics has people, ...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 10:01hrs | 796 | by Leonard Koni
WATCH: Mphoko exposes United Bulawayo Hospitals
Senior Zimbabwean doctor Siduduzo Mphoko has posted a video on social media showing the United Bulawayo Hospitals empty without any doctor or nurse on site. Mphoko lamented the situation ...Published: 28 Mar 2020 at 12:23hrs | 4689 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's govt offers Mphoko $765,000 pension
THE government has offered former vice president Phelekezela Mphoko $765 706,58 as pension benefits against his US$320 000 demands.This comes after Mphoko approached the court declaring govern...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 18:09hrs | 10250 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko trial deferred over missing information
THE trial of former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko has been pushed to April 6 after the State provided him with a transcribed court record with missing information critical for him to prepare his d...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 06:32hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is worse than coronavirus
"Gukurahundi" loosely translates from the Shona language (one of the main languages spoken in Zimbabwe, alongside English and Ndebele) to mean "the early rain that washes away the chaff." The killings...Published: 14 Mar 2020 at 10:06hrs | 2361 | by Knowledge Hakata
Mphoko must receive a full package of his benefits
To be fair, the former VP must be paid all his benefits as is stated in our Constitution. The legal reasoning here being that his resignation was not voluntary.There were unforeseen supervenin...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 06:21hrs | 317 | by Njabulo
'Mnangagwa was not a ZPRA founder member'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was not one of the founding members of Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) as he recently claimed, former high ranking ZPRA and Zapu cadres have revealed.L...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 16:32hrs | 3898 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko turns tables against Avondale top cop
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko, who is facing a charge of corruptly causing the release of two government officials arrested for sleaze, has turned the tables against officer-in-charge at Av...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 06:27hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter
Harare magistrate slams Mphoko 'delay tactics'
A Harare magistrate has expressed disquiet over "delay tactics" being employed by the defence team of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of office. ...Published: 04 Feb 2020 at 05:43hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko wins Sabbath day battle
THERE was drama at former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's, pictured, court hearing yesterday after his lawyer and the trial magistrate Hosea Mujaya engaged in a heated debate over whether the matt...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:24hrs | 3085 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko dumps lawyer
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday dumped his lawyer just before commencement of his trial at the Harare Magistrates Courts, forcing postponement of the matter to February 13.M...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:12hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko seeks direct access to ConCourt
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday filed an application for the postponement of his corruption trial to allow him to directly approach the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) for recourse ...Published: 26 Jan 2020 at 06:23hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's daughter slams Mnangagwa's govt for lack of respect
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's daughter, Siduduzile, has rapped the government for allegedly disrespecting and failing to honour her father despite his contribution to Zimbabwe before and ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:25hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
NRZ land wrangle blocks investors
CONTINUED resistance by resettled villagers to vacate a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) farm in Matabeleland South has frustrated a joint agribusiness partnership between the insolvent parastatal ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:24hrs | 201 | by Staff repoirter
Misheck Sibanda in court for delaying to pay Mphoko's benefits
CHIEF Secretary in the Office of the President, Misheck Sibanda has applied for the courts to pardon him after he failed to defend an application filed by former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko seek...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:02hrs | 180 | by newzimbabwe
Govt dismisses Mphoko's benefits claim
GOVERNMENT is disputing former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's claim of more than US$300 000 in benefits and monthly pension pay-outs, saying there is no explanation as to how he arrived at that f...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 07:36hrs | 5021 | by Staff Reporter
Jonathan Moyo links maShurugwi to two of Mnangagwa's ministers
Former Minister and Zanu-PF politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo says the maShurugwi menace was presented to former President Robert Mugabe where July Moyo and Owen Ncube were implicated.M...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 18:18hrs | 7740 | by Staff Reporter
Noose hangs over bigwigs as ZACC sharpens its claws
The anti-corruption drive has moved a gear up towards prosecution of individuals fingered in graft, with fresh revelations the Attorney-General's Office is now being ropped in to team up with the Nati...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 07:46hrs | 3146 | by Staff Reporter
Is Marry Chiwenga a victim of power?
Abuse of power or abuse of authority, in the form of "malfeasance in office" or "official misconduct", is the commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity, which affects the performance...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 09:52hrs | 9605 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mphoko loves cooking
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko has revealed that one of his passions is cooking and that he has been treating his family to his culinary skills every Sunday since he got married in 1977....Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:48hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mphoko teaches Zimbabweans to cook traditional food
Former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has featured on Dr Bae Youtube Channel which is run by his daughter Siduduzo Mphoko Ndlovu. In the episode which was published on Friday, the Mph...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 14:45hrs | 13658 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chihuri did not order the arrest of Chiwenga, we did
THE famous fugitive of justice has undeniably succeeded in creating hype and momentum before the launch of his book which supposedly seeks to shed light on how the 2018 elections were stolen. It is of...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:06hrs | 2324 | by Robert Sigauke
Welshman Ncube rubbishes Mphoko claims
Movement for Democratic Change vice-president Welshman Ncube has hit out at former vice-president Phelekezela Mphoko saying he is trying to tarnish his image by claiming he owes him money.Mpho...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:16hrs | 3241 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube responds to the Mphokos
Former Vice-President, Phelekezela Mphoko and his son, Siqokoqela are suing their former lawyer, Professor Welshman Ncube, for failing to transfer part of the US$2,9 million released from the sale of ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 18:51hrs | 6522 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's pension case an example how Ndebeles are ill-treated in Zimbabwe
Former Zimbabwe Vice President, Phelekezela Mphoko, is another good example of how Matabeles in Zimbabwe are ill- treated and have to suffer to get what is rightfully theirs. For being an unwanted Nde...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 10:30hrs | 2512 | by Israel Dube
Chihuri did not order the arrest of Chiwenga, we did
The famous fugitive of justice has undeniably succeeded in creating hype and momentum before the launch of his book which supposedly seeks to shed light on how the 2018 elections were stolen. It is of...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 15:22hrs | 11165 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Cape Town
PSC rejects Mphoko forex benefits demands
THE Public Service Commission (PSC) has said former Vice President, Phelekezela Mphoko, will be paid only his pension in local currency and should not expect any other benefits. The latest dev...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2463 | by Staff Reporter
Welshman Ncube dragged to court over Mphoko money 'theft'
MDC Alliance deputy president Professor Welshman Ncube was on Wednesday ridiculed over a court case where former Vice Phelekezela Mphoko is accusing the law professor of stealing his US$1,5 million....Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1788 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa's deputy sued over Mphoko debt
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko and son Siqokoqela have taken their former lawyer Welshman Ncube to court demanding payment of $1 452 205,50 he allegedly received in trust on their behalf fro...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1559 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube in trouble over Mphoko's money?
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko and his son, Siqokoqela, have taken their former lawyer, Professor Welshman Ncube to court for allegedly squandering part of the US$2,9 million they got as sha...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:32hrs | 976 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko sues Welshman Ncube
Former Phelekezela Mphoko has taken his former lawyer and MDC Vice President Prof Welshman Ncube to court over trust funds relating to the sale of Choppies shares.South Africa’s Times Live r...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 19:18hrs | 3584 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mphoko claims immunity
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday applied for his case to be referred to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) where he wants to argue that his rights are being trampled upon because he...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:18hrs | 1470 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko to be tried in Bambazonke
Harare magistrate Hosea Mujaya yesterday dismissed an application by former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko to have his trial transferred from Harare to Bulawayo.Mphoko's lawyer, Advocate Ta...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:20hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube unites ex-ZPRA cadres
Former War Veterans minister, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube's official book launch in Bulawayo on Friday turned into a mini-reunion of some the leading ZPRA cadres, who reminisced on their experiences ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:58hrs | 3157 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube: The Anti-colonial transfiguration of the self
On Friday, 22 November, 2019, a decorated cadre of Zimbabwe's long-drawn-out armed liberation struggle and long-serving former Cabinet Minister, Othiniel Siduduzo "Tshinga" Dube launched his biography...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:13hrs | 127 | by Richard Mahomva
Grace Mugabe was 'extremely crude and vulgar', says Tshinga Dube
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's language was foul, vulgar and stinking to the heavens, a sign of immaturity in politics, veteran freedom fighter and former Cabinet Minister Retired Colonel Tshinga Du...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:59hrs | 5988 | by Staff Reporter
Mphoko trial set for Dec 3
FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will stand trial on December 3 for alleged criminal abuse of office after a Harare magistrate dismissed his application for exception. Mphoko, represen...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 05:30hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko, State lawyers in verbal showdown
THERE was drama at the Harare Magistrates Courts yesterday after tempers flared between the State counsel, Nelson Mutsonziwa, and former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's defence lawyer, Zibusiso Nc...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:43hrs | 2476 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's trial in false start
The trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko on criminal abuse of office charges hit a brick wall yesterday after his lawyer Mr Zibusiso Ncube applied for exception without notice. It...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:26hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's daughter launches YouTube channel
A UNITED Bulawayo Hospital medical doctor, Siduduzo Mphoko-Ndlovu, on Saturday night launched a YouTube channel that will deal with fashion, style and culture.Former Vice-President Phelekezela...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:59hrs | 2251 | by Staff reporter
Cain Mathema in second year of Harare hotel stay
Home Affairs Minister Cain Mathema is into his second year staying at a Harare hotel at taxpayers' expense, ZimLive has learnt.Mathema has been staying at Rainbow Towers in Harare since Septem...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:46hrs | 1603 | by ZimLive
Big shots to lose Bulawayo properties
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's wife Laurinda is among bigwigs that include former ministers, business people and sport personalities who stand to lose their properties if they do not pay B...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:02hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
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