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Mpofu denies colluding with Chimombe

Businessman Moses Mpofu, director of Blackdeck Pvt Ltd, yesterday denied allegations that he colluded with fellow businessman Mike Chimombe to manipulate government processes and fraudulently secure a multi-million-dollar tender under the …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

'These borders we now worship were never ours'

Advocate Dali Mpofu, a senior figure in the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party led by former South African president Jacob Zuma, has decried growing divisions among Africans and called for continental development and the free movement of people.M…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Goat tender fraud trial resumes

The trial of businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, accused of defrauding the Government of US$7 million under the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, resumed yesterday with Mpofu outlining the financial and operational setbacks that cri…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 08:58hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Twist in ex-deputy minister's trial

The trial of former Agriculture Deputy Minister Douglas Karoro took a dramatic turn on Friday after the investigating officer openly contradicted key aspects of the State's case during testimony before Harare Regional Magistrate Marehwanaz…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Moses Mpofu to stand trial over US$7m fraud allegations

High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has dismissed an application for discharge filed by businessman Moses Mpofu, who is accused of defrauding the Zimbabwean government of US$7 million through a botched presidential goats pass-on schem…

Published: 19 Jul 2025 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Witness nails Chimombe, Mpofu to US$7m goats case

A senior government official has testified in the ongoing US$7 million fraud case involving controversial businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, offering damning evidence that links the two to the tender document at the heart of the sc…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sanyatwe infurirates Chamisa's lawyer again

A storm of outrage has erupted after former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander and current Minister of Sports, Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, declared during a church service that the ruling Zanu-PF party will remain in power "until donkeys g…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu charges dropped

The State has withdrawn fraud charges against businessman Moses Mpofu and ZANU PF central committee member Mike Chimombe in a case involving an allegedly corrupt lighting tender awarded by the Harare City Council. The charges were dropped …

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 12:52hrs | 2850 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu fraud case takes a new twist

The high-profile fraud trial involving businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe took an unexpected turn on Monday after the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, John Basera, conceded in court that the accused had par…

Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu trial kicks off

The trial of Harare businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of defrauding more than US$7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, commenced at the High Court this Tuesday.The State opened the proceedings by presenting …

Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Moses Mpofu's fraud charges mount

It never rains but pours for embattled Harare businessman Moses Mpofu, who now finds himself entangled in a growing web of criminal allegations, many of which are being linked to his bitter fallout with flamboyant and politically connected…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 19:37hrs | 3134 | by Staff reporter

LPC led by Pule Seleka weaponised to deal with Dali Mpofu SC?

The Pan-African Bar Association of South Africa (PABASA) issued a stern warning to the Legal Practice Council (LPC), cautioning the regulatory body to resist attempts to weaponise disciplinary proceedings for narrow personal or political a…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:46hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter

Mpofu, Chimombe fraud trial deferred

The much-anticipated trial of business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, accused of misappropriating millions of dollars from Zimbabwe's Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, has been postponed to February 20. The delay comes after a ber…

Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mpofu, Chimombe have been denied bail, again

High Court Judge Justice Benjamin Chikohwero has dismissed a bail application filed by controversial businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who are accused of defrauding the City of Harare of US$9 million in a botched street lights pro…

Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu in another bid for freedom

High Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, is set to deliver his ruling on January 23 in a matter where business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are seeking bail in a case accusing them of defrauding the City of Harare (CoH) of U…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu's bail application expected today

The High Court will today deliver its ruling on the fresh bail application by business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of misappropriating US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme. Justice Pisirayi Kwenda de…

Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu request rejected

Business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu faced a legal setback yesterday as their application for refusal of further remand on fraud charges was dismissed by Harare regional magistrate Mr. Taurai Manuwere. The charges stem from alle…

Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 13:55hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter

Our unity to last an eternity

UNITY, peace and development.These three words are all deeply rooted in the ZANU-PF way, such that they have become our official motto, for the party recognises that, without unity, there is no peace and without peace there is no developme…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:04hrs | 90 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu

Chimombe and Mpofu to spend Xmas in jail?

Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are now pursuing bail pending trial after High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda dismissed their application for referral to the Constitutional Court. Without bail, the duo faces the possibility …

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 12:54hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo washes hands of Chimombe fraud case

Prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo has successfully challenged a subpoena requiring him to testify in a high-profile fraud case involving Zanu PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business associate, Moses Mpofu. The two m…

Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu challenge presence of 'old' High Court assessors

Businesspersons Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, linked to the ruling ZANU-PF party, have contested the presence of two "old" High Court assessors at their trial concerning allegations of fraud involving US$7.7 million related to the preside…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:46hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter

Mpofu, Chimombe say they are being punished for Chivayo's leaked audios

Jailed businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe have alleged that external forces are influencing their prosecution, which has kept them behind bars for several months. The claims emerged as their trial commenced before High Court judge J…

Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:57hrs | 1603 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu trial kicks off this Wednesday

Jailed fraud suspects Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu claim their constitutional rights have been violated, adding they will raise the complaint with the court as trial starts this Wednesday.The business partners are accused of embezzling US…

Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo mocks Chimombe, Mpofu

Ex-convict Wicknell Chivayo has ridiculed his detained business associates, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, dismissing them as â€œpetty criminalsâ€ rather than friends.In a post on X, Chivayo claimed that Chimombe and Mpofu are facing "ine…

Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:21hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter

'Zanu-PF undergoing renewal process'

As Zanu-PF continues its restructuring exercise, the party claims to be aware of the ongoing demographic changes and is actively working to recruit more members to enhance its organizational and mobilization capabilities.In an interview wi…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:01hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's lawyer reports General Sanyatwe to Chigumba

Nelson Chamisa's ally Advocate Thabani Mpofu, has written to Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairperson Priscilla Chigumba, highlighting remarks made by Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe. Mpofu asser…

Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 21:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Thabani Mpofu tackles Tshabangu

THE crucial Supreme Court appeal by 14 main opposition CCC legislators against their arbitrary recalls by an opposition activist upheld by the High Court will be heard this week after their lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu obtained an order f…

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:13hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Thabani Mpofu tears Tshabangu recalls apart

Advocate Thabani Mpofu, one of Zimbabwe's most prominent lawyers, has ruthlessly torn asunder opposition political activist Sengezo Tshabangu's case of recalling main opposition CCC MPs, senators and councillors, saying he has admitted tha…

Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Lobengula joke generates bad taste

Calling Zanu PF political heavyweight Obert Mpofu "Lobengula" as his nickname within the party circles is beginning to generate a bad taste and negative vibe as some people now say Mpofu and President Emmerson Mnangagwa must immediately st…

Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 22:06hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's lawyer denies giving Mnangagwa counsel as coup debate rages on

Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa's lawyer and close ally, Thabani Mpofu has refuted allegations that he was consulted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa after his legitimacy was challenged by Zanu-PF activist Sybeth Musenge…

Published: 03 May 2023 at 21:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Obert Mpofu takes bootlicking to another level over re-appointment?

Zanu-PF's secretary for administration Obert Mpofu has taken bootlicking to another level by penning an open letter praising President Emmerson Mnangagwa over his recent reappointment as party leader.Mnangagwa announced appointments of the…

Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Obert Mpofu's Gukurahundi denialism very unsettling

UTTERANCES by Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu (pictured) dismissing Gukurahundi as a "thing of the past" and telling victims to forget is tantamount to attempting to whitewash the genocide that killed an estimated 20 000 p…

Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 19:18hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Nothing wrong with Mpofu's declaration that Zanu-PF will rule forever

It is not surprising that political parties and pressure groups who are funded by the West have angrily reacted to Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu's declaration that the ruling party will never relinquish power and plans t…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Zanu PF's Alum Mpofu dies

ZANU PF legislator for Mberengwa South, Alum Mpofu collapsed and died this Sunday evening in Masvingo.The lawmaker reportedly collapsed at his home in Masvingo and was rushed to a local private hospital where he was pronounced dead some mo…

Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 19:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Cde Matutu vs Dr Obert Mpofu. Naming and shaming of corrupt people wrong

Whilst the actions of the ZANU Pf youth league has to be applauded, the Youth League must be very careful when naming and shaming corrupt officials, their colleagues or people.The law states it clearly that one must take reasonable care no…

Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 19:31hrs | 2 | by Njabulo

Arrogant Mpofu should be jailed

The behaviour exhibited by Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Mines can attract a recall of Parliament. His arrogance and the boss-mentality is strongly opposed, not only by portfolio committe…

Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Pardon Makunike

Mpofu pledges support for BVR exercise

The Ministry of Home Affairs and Culture has assured voters that it will tirelessly work to ensure that no one is turned away from the on-going Bio-metric Voter Registration (BVR) program due to lack of proper identifying documentation.Thi…

Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 10:52hrs | | by Charles Motsi

'Mugabe is my father' âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº Peace Pacts, Loyalty and Handcuffs

It is hard not to be a prophet of doom in Zimbabwe. Yesterday, a peace pact was agreed between three main political parties as they sat at one table together and denounced violence. This was some kind of historic occasion because never bef…

Published: 12 Nov 2011 at 14:34hrs | | by Mathula Lusinga

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