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Mthuli Ncube's 2025 Budget to increase cost of doing business
Leading retailer OK Zimbabwe has expressed concern that the 2025 National Budget, as outlined by Finance Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube, will increase business costs, further exacerbating an already chall...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:12hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans urged to have confidence in new currency
Measures announced by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mushayavanhu in his maiden monetary policy statement on Friday should go a long way in containing prices and reducing inflation, a...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe parents cry foul over forex fees
SCHOOLS open for the second term of the year today amid high hopes of smooth learning while parents have expressed concern over the increase in prices and fees by some boarding schools, which are now ...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:10hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
28 Zimbabweans lose over $7,4 million to fraudsters
At least 28 people lost over $7,4 million to suspected fraudsters in separate incidents in Harare and Bulawayo this month alone.In Harare, police have arrested one suspect, Brighton Chitekero ...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 05:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2 bogus cops arrested
TWO bogus policemen allegedly driving around Harare in their getaway car and stealing thousands of US dollars after accusing motorists of having violated traffic rules, have now been arrested, while p...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Juju thieves on the prowl in Bulawayo
A NEW breed of thieves that use juju to rob victims of their money and goods has emerged in Bulawayo. According to two women whose chats have gone viral on WhatsApp, the juju made them blackou...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Motorist in court for reckless driving
A Harare man, Brighton Chitekero Monday appeared before the Magistrates' Courts facing attempted murder allegations.On 25 February at around 1630 hours, the complainant, Pio Harutsanyi and Chi...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
City tycoon in extortion storm
A local businessman is at the centre of an extortion and kidnapping storm amid reports that he allegedly detained a man who had been involved in a car accident with his wife at his offices for about f...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:50hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
New money transfer firm enters Zimbabwe market
A new international money transfer company, Mojo Mula Transfers, has entered Zimbabwe's financial market after partnering with retail giant, OK Zimbabwe to open branches across the country.The...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:06hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Prosecution recommended for Zinara looters
ZINARA officials involved in special projects undertaken with questionable and dubious contractors between 2012 and 2016, that prejudiced the Zimbabwe National Road Administration of US$71,5 million a...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
OK Zimbabwe CEO retires after two years
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange- listed retail giant OK Zimbabwe says its CEO Alex Siyavora will leave the group at the end of next month, after assuming the role just over two years ago. He will be replaced ...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Over ZWL$200 000 vanishes from Nyaradzo account
Nyaradzo Funeral Services in Bulawayo's Donnington West industrial site has reportedly lost over ZWL$200 000 to an unknown person in a suspected case of either ATM card theft or cloning, CITE has esta...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 08:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF MP raises funds for a woman eaten by dogs alive
ZANU PF Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Raj Modi is engaged in spirited efforts to raise funds for one Cherish Muchegwa who was mauled by dogs in March. Cherish needs USD$10 000 to u...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 11:53hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
A gloomy Christmas beckons
With only two days left before Christmas, the country is trapped in a gloomy atmosphere, completely devoid of the shopping sprees synonymous with the season.A snap survey in Harare in the past...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
From cash hoarders to panic buyers
On Monday, most Zimbabweans woke up to a WhatsApp message which read, "Buy basic commodities and keep them. The USD/bond rate is escalating at an alarming rate and the USD has disappeared. There...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Samantha Chipoyera
Woman ordered to reveal PIN code at gunpoint
THREE men allegedly held a knife to a two-year-old baby's throat while pointing a gun at her mother to force the woman to give them her PIN code to her bank card after robbing her in Victoria Falls....Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sex vendor jailed 10 years for armed robbery
A notorious Harare Avenues area hooker who robbed a man at gun point and made off with his wallet and bank cards before going on a spending spree was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonmen...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 07:01hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Modi complex to employ 300 people
PROMINENT businessman Raj Modi's Cowdray Park shopping complex, which is under construction will employ over 300 people once its completed before year end.In an interview on Wednesday, the sea...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 13:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Comedian Timmy, wife in accident
POPULAR comedian Timothy Tapfumanei - better known as Timmy - yesterday escaped unhurt after being involved in a road accident along Chiremba Road.However, Timmy's wife was behind the wheels w...Published: 31 May 2018 at 16:56hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zesa, OK Mart in nasty legal battle
LOCAL stock-exchange-listed supermarket group, OK Zimbabwe, has approached the High Court seeking an interdict barring the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) from turni...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Policeman' steals $20 000
A BULAWAYO man masqueraded as a police officer who was looking for stolen money and allegedly stole more than $20 000 from four people.Tichaona Tarinda (42) allegedly forced Ms Sifelani Mpofu,...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prostitutes rob man, go on shopping spree
Three commercial sex workers who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in Harare's Avenues area before making off with his wallet with bank cards and going on a spending spree appeared in court yesterday...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 16:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Black Friday frenzy Sale to Zimbabwe
Hundreds of shoppers yesterday thronged Edgars and OK stores countrywide for the Black Friday bargains that saw some prices being slashed by as much as 75 percent.Black Friday is an informal n...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 05:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Street carnival heralds Intwasa
The Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo roars to life today with a street carnival where up to 2 000 thousand people are expected to parade showcasing their various acts and artistic costumes.The...Published: 27 Sep 2017 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZTA plans Bulawayo street party
Outgoing and fun loving people in Bulawayo will have an opportunity to experience the carnival amusement later this month when the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority – organisers of the Harare International...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bon Marche dump Bulawayo
Retail outlet Bon Marche is set to close its Parklands branch in Bulawayo on Friday amid reports that it was making losses.According to a notice at Bon Marche Parklands branch, the...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso star romantically linked to radio presenter
HIGHLANDERS Football Club star defender Peter Muduhwa yesterday denied reports linking him to musician and Skyz Metro FM radio personality TKP, real name Sandisiwe Dube, after social media went in...Published: 17 Jan 2017 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Skyz Metro begins live broadcasts
SKYZ Metro FM which has been airing pre-recorded programmes since September has started broadcasting some of its programmes live. The Bulawayo-based radio station available on FM 100.3 is ...Published: 08 Nov 2016 at 05:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
NERA: Much ado about nothing
There are a number of genuine challenges that Zimbabwe has to grapple with and this requires serious dedication of time and effort. However, sometimes fate intervenes amidst serious introspection in t...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 14:38hrs | | by Sambulo Vuma
Mugabe faces fresh protests headache
OPPOSITION political parties, under the banner of National Electoral Reform Agenda (Nera), have lined up about 210 protests this Saturday to push for electoral reforms, claiming their meeting with...Published: 13 Sep 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
OK Mart opens in Gweru
LISTED retail giant OK Zimbabwe has opened its fifth one-stop hybrid mega store, OK Mart, in Gweru. The new outlet is situated at former Jaggers along Gweru-Mvuma Road.OK has other one-stop hy...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 23:55hrs | | by Wynne Zanamwe
Zimbabwe struggles to embrace plastic money
The use of plastic money has brought challenges, with some wholesalers apparently putting stumbling blocks to the move by giving first preference to customers with cash.The Reserve Bank of...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Devious maid steals $3,000 from sick boss
A MAID from Bulawayo appeared in court yesterday for stealing nearly $3,000 from her ailing employer. She was captured on Closed-Circuit television (CCTV) committing the crime.Samukeliso N...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 08:24hrs | 6 | by Tanaka Mrewa
Miss Curvy contestants - Pictures
The Miss Curvy 2014 finalists are camped at the Simboti Holiday Homes in Kariba.They are being chaperoned by Rose Moyo Chigwida and the pageant founder Mercy Catwalk Mushaninga.The 18 ...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 11:36hrs | | by Tsitsi Ndabambi
Boiler explodes killing one
A worker at Drive shaft Center in Bulawayo has died after a boiler exploded and ripped into him, leaving his intestines protruding. Claudius Makumbe died from severe injuries sustained durin...Published: 25 Mar 2014 at 19:39hrs | 2 | by Bhebhe Mandla
Laptop drops from between a woman's legs
A 28-year-old Cowdray Park woman's awkward gait sold her out to an alert security guard when the laptop she had stolen dropped from her skirt as she walked out of a trading store.Mary Kutsanzi...Published: 18 Jan 2014 at 21:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man abandons disrespectful wife
A Bulawayo man has abandoned his matrimonial home because he is tired of his wife's wayward behaviour and lack of respect, a Bulawayo magistrate heard recently.Mr Takundwa Witness Mtetwa heard...Published: 18 Oct 2013 at 17:26hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
OK at loggerheads with workers
OK Zimbabwe is embroiled in a potentially bruising wrangle with 51 former workers of Makro Zimbabwe over alleged unfavourable working conditions after its acquisition from Massmart in 2011. Th...Published: 09 Oct 2013 at 03:14hrs | | by Business Reporter
OK Zimbabwe increase revenue by 5.1%
OK Zimbabwe achieved revenue of $123.1 million which was a growth of 5.1% over same quarter of F13. Management says this was slightly below its rather aggressive budget which took into accoun...Published: 19 Jul 2013 at 15:04hrs | 1 | by Business reporter
Woman fakes 'O' Level certificate to get an OK Mart job
A WOMAN from Northend in Bulawayo landed herself in trouble after she used a fake Ordinary Level certificate to get a job with a local retail outlet early this year.Karaleen Anne Brittan (27)...Published: 18 Feb 2013 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Three-member theft syndicate arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a three-member syndicate after the discovery of theft of goods valued at more than $2 000. Two of the syndicate members are attached to OK Mart. Donald Charlie (26) o...Published: 30 Aug 2012 at 05:21hrs | 3 | by Court Reporter
OK Zimbabwe releases outstanding 2011 interim results
OK Zimbabwe's revenue generated for the half year grew by 61% compared to that achieved during the same period in 2010. Total overheads also increased, but by a comparatively lower percentage of 51%....Published: 23 Nov 2011 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
22-year-old UZ student defrauds OK of US$13 000
A third-year UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe Banking and Finance student, Munashe Mushava (22) who was attached to OK Zimbabwe's head office has appeared in court charged with US$13 000 fraud, The Herald repo...Published: 17 Oct 2011 at 06:47hrs | | by Moyo Roy
OK Zimbabwe reports a massive revenue surge
RETAIL giant OK Zimbabwe issued a trading update statement indicating that it achieved revenue of $89.0 million against a budget of $82.5 million in the first quarter of financial year end 2012, rep...Published: 29 Jul 2011 at 06:08hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
OK (stores) acquires former Massmart assets
OK Zimbabwe, said this week that it has concluded a transaction to acquire the two Makro operations in Harare and Bulawayo.OK chief executive Willard Zi...Published: 02 Apr 2011 at 13:26hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
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