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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 | 284 | 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 | 294 | 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 | 589 | 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 | 313 | 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 | 352 | 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 | 783 | 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 | 173 | 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 | 500 | 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 | 410 | 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 | 268 | 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 | 1582 | 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 | 186 | 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 | 127 | by Staff reporter

HIT probes allegations of corruption, misgovernance

The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) has announced that it is verifying allegations of corruption, misgovernance, and nepotism leveled against one of its senior officials, acting Pro-Vice-Chancellor Willard Gwarimbo.This follows a repo…

Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 11:07hrs | 444 | 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 | 96 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo residents cry foul over ablution crisis

Residents of Iminyela in Bulawayo's Ward 13 have expressed frustration over the Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) failure to complete the construction of toilets, a project that began over a decade ago, as the community grapples with a persist…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:11hrs | 224 | 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 | 692 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe army probes barracks fire

Investigations are underway to determine the cause of a fire that broke out at the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Headquarters administrative complex at Josiah Magama Tongogara Barracks, formerly KGVI, along Liberation Legacy Way in the earl…

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 17:01hrs | 922 | 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 | 67 | 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 | 615 | by Staff reporter

CAAZ probes Air Force helicopter incident

CAAZ Launches Investigation into Air Force Helicopter Incident in MasvingoThe Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has initiated an investigation into an aviation incident involving an Air Force of Zimbabwe helicopter that occurred …

Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:45hrs | 669 | 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 | 3170 | 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 | 33 | by Staff reporter

'Mudenda, Tshabangu must be probed over corrupt recalls'

Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) senator Felix Magalela Sibanda has called upon the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) to investigate Sengezo Tshabangu, the interim secretary-general of CCC, and the Speaker of the Nationa…

Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimra faces parly probe

ZIMBABWE may have lost potential revenues running into millions of United States dollars due to lax systems at the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), which is now facing parliamentary probe.The tax authority is scheduled to appear before …

Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:21hrs | 8 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 20 | by Staff reporter

Police probe supply of alcohol to juveniles

Police have viewed a video circulating on social media showing children taking alcohol in central Harare and are investigating since selling or giving children alcohol or access to alcohol is an offence.Comments on the drinking stress that…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

VID corruption probed

A committee has been set up by Government to investigate allegations of corruption at the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) over decades-long accusations that drivers' licences are being corruptly issued.Statistically, it is reported t…

Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:13hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Police probe Masaya death

POLICE are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Tapfumanei Masaya (51) whose body was found at the intersection of Arcturus and Lobho Roads in the Cleveland area of eastern Harare on Monday. National police spokesperson Ass…

Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 9 | 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 | 27 | by Staff reporter

Shortages of goods in Zimbabwe under probe

Industry and Commerce Minister Dr. Sithembiso Nyoni has addressed the artificial shortage of some essential goods in Harare's formal market, with a focus on ensuring price stability. During an engagement with retail stakeholders, she led a…

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:34hrs | 8 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 7 | 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 | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police probe Zec break-in

THERE are fears that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) might have lost critical information following a break-in at its Mahachi Quantum Building headquarters in Harare, an incident that has added a new twist to the controversy surrou…

Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority bosses suspended after allowance probe

AN investigation initiated by Tourism minister Mangaliso Ndlovu in January has led to the suspension of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief operating officer Givemore Chidzidzi (pictured), executive director finance and administration A…

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:27hrs | 24 | 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 | 8 | by Staff reporter

Lupane State University probed over alleged corruption

THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is still investigating reports of nepotism and corruption levelled against Lupane State University (LSU) authorities since last year.LSU, which is based in Matabeleland North, has been rocked …

Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 11:29hrs | 24 | 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 | 243 | 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 | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Ministries dodge Zacc probe'

GOVERNMENT ministries are reportedly refusing to release information required for investigation of graft cases, in the process frustrating and delaying the finalisation of cases brought to the courts, NewsDay Weekender has learnt.This was …

Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:13hrs | | 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 | 15 | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Comedian probes Mugabe's life

BRITISH-ZIMBABWEAN comedian Munya Chawawa is preparing to launch a new documentary comedy titled How to Survive A Dictator with the production house Rumpus Media.Chawawa (29) is to meet the friends, family and foes of Robert Mugabe for the…

Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 19:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

ZACC commissioner faces ouster over Wadyajena Cottco graft probe

Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)'s John Makamure could be target of an elaborate plot to punish him by the powers that be for his bold decision to launch corruption investigations against controversial Gokwe-Nembudziya legislator…

Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 20:17hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

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