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FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible Mokoena

FIFA has officially opened an investigation into South Africa for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their 2-0 victory over Lesotho during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite the player being ineligible.Mokoena had accumulated y…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 14:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Vic Falls residents push for clarity in Town Clerk probe

The Victoria Falls Residents Consortium has petitioned police to speed up a corruption probe into Town Clerk Ronnie Dube, who has been at the centre of controversy over the allocation of stands and other alleged irregularities at the city …

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 13:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo police probe spike in car hijackings

 Police have expressed concern over a sudden rise in car hijackings in the city, with two recent armed robbery cases leaving residents shaken.Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incidents,…

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimpapers pension fund under probe

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched an investigation into the Zimpapers Pension Fund amid allegations of mismanagement of employees' contributions and questionable sales of company properties, sources have revealed.…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Garwe orders council probe

Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, has lambasted local authorities for poor service delivery, which has contributed to low revenue collection and growing salary arrears for workers. His remarks came during a recen…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 12:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police probe fatal hit-and-run in Luveve

Police in Bulawayo have launched an investigation into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian along Intemba Road in Luveve on Sunday evening.Assistant Inspector Thandekile Ndlovu, the deputy provincial police sp…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 18:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Seductress fleeces suitor of US$71k ride and cash

Bulawayo's dating scene has been left stunned by a bizarre bedroom theft that saw a smitten motorist lose his wallet, US$1,000 in cash, and his prized Toyota Tundra, all at the hands of a woman he had just met.Police have confirmed the arr…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:50hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

ZACC confirms Bosso probe over suspected graft

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched an investigation into Highlanders Football Club over suspected corruption linked to player transfers and financial mismanagement.Confirming the development on Thursday afternoon, …

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:50hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Member of Parliament threatens suicide

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament Obert Manduna has been arrested as the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) intensifies its investigation into a high-profile fraud case linked to the ex-legislator.Mand…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 10:31hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter

BCC collects US$2,000 in environment fines

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has collected more than US$2,600 from environmental fines while still being owed over US$3,300, according to a new report from the council's Parks Section detailing intensified operations against environment…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:33hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt eyes Harare-like probe in Bulawayo

The Commission of Inquiry into the Harare City Council has completed its year-long probe and handed its findings to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, with government now hinting at the expansion of similar investigations to other local authori…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 07:33hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean banker's 5 cars seized as cops probe US$2,3m fraud case

A banker accused of manipulating the banking system he was entrusted to protect and creating fake accounts to swindle his employer of approximately US$2.3 million has had his fleet of five vehicles seized as part of ongoing investigations.…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Commission to probe sexual violations at universities, tertiary colleges

The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has announced the launch of a nationwide investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse within tertiary institutions, following years of growing concern over unchecked misconduct in the c…

Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:10hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter

Gweru City Council under investigation for mismanagement

Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has appointed an investigation team to probe allegations of abuse of office and mismanagement by Gweru City Council management and councillors.The investigation team will be led by Ms…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:00hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Hit and run cases irks police

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid a worrying rise in hit-and-run accidents, particularly during the night.In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissio…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:11hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter

Harare bigwig's 'property buying spree' probed

A senior Harare City Council official, Matthew Marara, is facing allegations of acquiring multiple properties through corrupt means as scrutiny over his financial dealings intensifies.Marara, who serves as an executive assistant, appeared …

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:10hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa extends Harare probe team's tenure

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry investigating the governance of Harare City Council (HCC) by three months, allowing it more time to complete its probe and submit its findings. Initially set…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:07hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth call for probe into helicopter crash

The Zimbabwe Youth Action Platform (ZYAP), affiliated with the ruling Zanu-PF party, is demanding an independent investigation into a recent helicopter crash involving the Airforce of Zimbabwe. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff i…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:03hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa orders reopening of White City bomb probe

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered a consolidated investigation into criminal incidents targeting his family, including re-opening the stalled investigation into a grenade attack that almost killed him at White City Stadium in 2018.M…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:28hrs | 3178 | by Staff reporter

Top lawyer faces probe over businesswoman's estate

Top lawyer Wilson Manase is under investigation by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) for allegations of mishandling the estate of the late Sandra Jane Maisiri, which he has failed to finalize for over 22 years. Manase, appointed executor o…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:42hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe mulls probe into drop in gold output

The government is considering investigating the small-scale gold mining sector to determine the factors behind the recent decline in deliveries, amid fears of increased smuggling. Gold production from small-scale miners has dropped from an…

Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa orders probe into villagers' evictions

THE recent wanton evictions of resettled innocent villagers from their homes across the country was not sanctioned by authorities, suggesting that the genuine blitz against land barons has been hijacked by a "third force" hence the Presidi…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

4 VID Depot officers face probe

AT least four Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officers based at Chitungwiza Depot are facing investigations on allegations of soliciting money from people acquiring driver's licences and learner's licences. Yesterday, Transport and I…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo frets over Zacc probe

SOCIALITE and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has mocked the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly trying to investigate the source of his unexplained wealth.Chivayo has spent big buying cars for Zanu-PF praise singers and …

Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Police probe mystery of human legs found stashed in sack

POLICE in Bulawayo are appealing for information that could help in identifying two human legs that were recovered stashed in a grey sack in Pumula South. Deputy provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said the…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:03hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Judge under probe for making phantom ruling

JUDGE President Mary Zimba-Dube is now investigating a case in which High Court judge Webster Chinamora gave a ruling in a case he never heard involving Balwearie (Pvt) Ltd, and has written to lawyers who represented the company requesting…

Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:25hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter

100 Zimbabweans probed over US$70m ill-gotten wealth

Over 100 individuals suspected of acquiring assets worth US$70 million through money laundering and illicit financial activities are currently under investigation. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has initiated the process of confi…

Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:15hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter

Murder of taxi driver under probe

Police in Beitbridge are now treating the death of a taxi driver as a homicide after discovering his mutilated body on Friday along the Beitbridge to Bulawayo road.The victim, identified as 42-year-old Morgan Gangata, had been reported mis…

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:55hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police probes social media messages

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched investigations into some social media messages being posted by unruly elements agitating for unlawful activities in the country.According to police members of the public should ignore such messages…

Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 17:39hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Human trafficking Zimbabwe cop faces probe

THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has launched an internal investigation against a Chirundu-based officer who is facing a charge of human trafficking, NewsDay has gathered.Paul Chaza was recently granted bail by the High Court in Chinhoyi after…

Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Police, ZACC probe 3 PSMAS bosses

Police this week picked up for questioning three Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) managers over allegations of fraud, corruption and criminal abuse of office.The three, who are still assisting with investigations, are Polite Mug…

Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:23hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Air Force of Zimbabwe probes plane crashes

THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has established a board of inquiry to probe circumstances surrounding this month's plane accident.An AFZ SF260 aircraft went down during routine training near Gweru early this month, killing two members of t…

Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:10hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops probe political violence incidences

Police have launched investigations into alleged political violence incidences which occurred in Gokwe and Chivi over the weekend.In Gokwe, the incident occurred at Nembudziya Government School grounds where there were reports of some Zanu…

Published: 14 Feb 2023 at 05:19hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Probe red flags Zec ahead of polls

Zimbabwe Civil Society Anti-Corruption Coalition (ZCSACC), a grouping of 22 organisations drawn from diverse sectors, has produced a damning report on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), saying the election management body is not fit …

Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Another probe into AK-47 arms saga

GOVERNMENT has launched yet another investigation â€” the third one so far in as many weeks â€” into the controversial AK-47s arms import saga through Beitbridge Border Post which is now entangled in state and Zanu-PF power struggles.Secur…

Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 15:00hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

July Moyo probes Chitungwiza councillors

Local Government minister July Moyo has appointed a four-member tribunal to look into allegations of misconduct against six suspended Chitungwiza Municipality Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors.Moyo said Chitungwiza Municipali…

Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:40hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Probe into Magaya rape allegations starts

THE  Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has launched fresh investigations into sexual abuse allegations against  Prophetic Healing and Deliverence (PHD) ministries founder Walter Magaya.ZGC announced on Thursday that it was re-invi…

Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:46hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

'Bribe-seeking nurses under probe'

GOVERNMENT says it has launched a probe on health workers who are reportedly demanding bribes to activate the quick response (QR) codes on COVID-19 vaccination cards following an article published by NewsDay on Friday which exposed the sca…

Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 06:00hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Probe into NSSA rot begins

Investigations have been instituted into the operations of the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) after many allegations have been filed with Government of corporate rot and malfeasance and complaints that the pensions offered keep …

Published: 30 May 2022 at 06:56hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa imposes new 9PM to 6AM curfew

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has imposed new daily curfew rules from 9 pm to 6 am to limit movement and reduce transmission of the new Covid-19 variant.Shops will open for business from 7 am and close at 7 pm.However, essential service cat…

Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:40hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Prosecutor quits as Zacc probe starts

BULAWAYO prosecutor Thobekani Nyathi, who was implicated in an alleged corrupt activity involving principal public prosecutor Chris Mutangadura, reportedly resigned after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) began investigating h…

Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:23hrs | 16 | by Staff report

Council bosses graft investigation drags on

A PROBE into alleged corrupt practices at the Bulawayo City Council is still underway, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) claimed as it tried to dispel talk that the investigations have been abandoned.The probe into the local a…

Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 08:16hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Individuals with questionable assets face probe

THE net is closing in on individuals with questionable assets worth at least US$100 000 after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) yesterday appealed for information to enable it to investigate, arrest fraudsters and forfeit all …

Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:49hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Gambling board boss under investigation

THE Lotteries and Gambling Board is investigating its secretary Heavens Gonga for a litany of misdemeanours, including alleged abuse of office.Gonga, who has served for over 15 years, was last week accused by bookmakers of corruptly runnin…

Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Gambling board boss under investigation

THE Lotteries and Gambling Board is investigating its secretary Heavens Gonga for a litany of misdemeanours, including alleged abuse of office.Gonga, who has served for over 15 years, was last week accused by bookmakers of corruptly runnin…

Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:13hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

ZACC probes Covid-19 tests scam

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has opened investigations into laboratories and individuals accused of issuing certificates declaring a person free of Covid-19 without carrying out any tests, thus allowing potentially infect…

Published: 27 Jan 2021 at 05:47hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Lawyers call for Chief Justice Malaba probe

Chief Justice Luke Malaba brought "disgrace" to the bench after sitting in an appeal court where his judgement was being challenged, lawyers have said.The incident, back in 2016, has been described as "awkward" by University of Zimbabwe la…

Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 06:21hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents hail Zacc probe

BULAWAYO residents have hailed the move by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) to investigate reports of alleged land scams involving city fathers, saying this would help bring sanity at the local authority.Residents are up in a…

Published: 23 Sep 2020 at 06:03hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Ex-NetOne boss faces probe

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is investigating former NetOne CEO Reward Kangai over a myriad of alleged criminal abuse of office cases during his tenure at the state-owned mobile network company, insiders have revealed.Mos…

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:55hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Probe nails top tourism official in US$500 000 scam

A GOVERNMENT-INSTITUTED investigation has nailed the National Employment Council for the Tourism Industry (Necti) general secretary Klodias Hove in an abuse-of-office scandal and financial misconduct involving more than US$500 000, it emer…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

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