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Court disqualifies Chamisa's candidate over unpaid council bills
The High Court has disqualified independent candidate Mr. Ephias Mambume from contesting the November 30 Victoria Falls City Council Ward 1 by-election, following an electoral petition filed by Zanu-P...Published: 18 hrs ago | 99 | by Staff reporter
Kuvacash CEO up for US$286,000 theft
James Saruchera, the co-founder of global cash remittance start-up Kuvacash Private Limited, appeared in court on Tuesday, facing charges of defrauding a client of US$286,000 in a failed property tran...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:11hrs | 1015 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe foreign currency reserves rise to US$500m
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves backing its local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), have surged past US$500 million, tripling the total amount of ZiG in circulation. This development is expected...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:41hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Karoi appeals Scottland FC dubious decision
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Appeals Committee will convene on Thursday to deliberate on the appeal lodged by Karoi United regarding the controversial awarding of a 3-0 victory to Scottlan...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:38hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
UK, Ireland healthcare carers hopefuls lose thousands to scammers
POPULAR Bulawayo mental health activist and founder of a mental health organisation, Win Over Addiction and Trauma (WOTA), Witness Bongani Mguni, has reportedly gone into hiding after allegedly defrau...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:06hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees US$16.3 billion in diaspora remittances over a decade
Zimbabwe has experienced a significant influx of diaspora remittances, totaling US$16.3 billion over the past ten years, as more Zimbabweans living abroad send money back home to support their familie...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:05hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
Police nab four suspects in connection with hardware break-In
A daring break-in at Transwealthy Hardware store in Bulawayo has led to the arrest of four suspects, following a tip-off that helped solve the case.Bulawayo Police Spokesperson, Inspector Abed...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:17hrs | 470 | by Stephen Jakes
Deeds Office sucked into Harare land scam
The Harare City Council (HCC) land scam involving plots in Greendale has escalated, drawing in the Deeds Office amid serious allegations of the creation of fake deeds by individuals allegedly linked t...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Ex-top Zimbabwe govt official accused of grabbing farm equipment
Former diplomat and ex-permanent secretary Joey Bimha is embroiled in a legal dispute concerning allegations of improperly seizing farming equipment from his former business partner, Sebastian Hugh Zi...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:14hrs | 4401 | by Staff reporter
High passport fees may hinder Zimbabwe's remittance flows
The Zimbabwe Banks and Allied Workers Union (Zibawu) has raised concerns that the country's high passport fees could significantly impede remittance flows by restricting citizens' migration opportunit...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:30hrs | 3910 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe reviews national diaspora policy
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched a comprehensive review of its National Diaspora Policy, aimed at fostering stakeholder engagement and ensuring inclusive participation in national initiatives. ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:56hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans plan Bulawayo city council rates 'boycott'?
Highlanders Football Club fans are considering a boycott of their remaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches at Barbourfields Stadium and halting payment of Bulawayo City Council rates...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Farai Jere's PSL goes hard on Highlanders again over phantom penalty
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has found Highlanders FC guilty of causing the abandonment of their Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match against Simba Bhora, which took place at Wadzanayi Stadium in ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:16hrs | 2562 | by Staff reporter
UK House of Commons receives Mthwakazi petition on Zanu-PF threats
The United Kingdom House of Commons has formally acknowledged receipt of a petition from the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), raising alarm over threats and human rights abuses allegedly c...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:57hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
5 reasons Zimbabwean diaspora should choose Remitly
The flow of remittances to Zimbabwe is substantial, with diaspora remittances estimated at over US$1 billion annually, accounting for approximately 16% of the country's total foreign exchange receipts...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:00hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Bosso made more profit through fan boycott?
In a surprising twist, there were 400 more people at the Highlanders Clubhouse than at Barbourfields Stadium during Highlanders' 2-0 win against ZPC Kariba on Sunday. Only 1,314 people paid to watch t...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council uncovers $2 million scandal
A seven-member sub-committee appointed by the Harare City Council has uncovered a scandal that has cost the municipality over US$2 million in a dubious land deal. The investigation, initiated in May 2...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:32hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Fuel importer in court over Zinara receipts forgery
A Harare man, Pedzisai Mudiwa (34), appeared in court yesterday facing fraud charges after allegedly forging Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) receipts, leading to a loss of US$36,100 for...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Mutapa Fund clinches US$350m power deal
The Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has approved a significant joint venture valued at US$350 million between Indian firm Jindal Africa Investments and Zesa to refurbish six units at Hwange Thermal Power...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:25hrs | 3219 | by Staff reporter
High Court rescinds Assemblies of God default judgment
The High Court has overturned a default judgment that had been passed against leaders of the Assemblies of God - Spiritual Movement (AoG-SM), sparing them from eviction from their church premises in M...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:11hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean boxer relocates to Zambia
Champion boxer-turned-promoter, Charles Manyuchi, has relocated his boxing academy and promotion business to Zambia, citing prohibitive fees in Zimbabwe that make it nearly impossible for promoters to...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe injects US$64m into foreign currency market
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has injected US$64 million into the foreign exchange market in response to a growing demand for hard currency, ensuring that all bona fide foreign currency applicati...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
US$816 000 for chemicals vanishes as Harare runs dry
Harare City Council could have lost US$816,000 in public funds due to alleged misconduct by water treatment chemicals supplier, Nanotech Water Solutions. The company reportedly acquitted only US$252,0...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:28hrs | 3726 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna graduates with law degree from UZ
Former Zanu-PF Chegutu West Member of Parliament (MP), Dexter Nduna, graduated this Friday with a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). However, his achievement was clouded by ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:31hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Republic Party petitions ICC, UN over rights abuses in Zimbabwe
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has called on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in what it describes as a crackdow...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:08hrs | 1023 | by Nkosi Moyo
Villagers tortured, forced to sing war songs in prison cell
Eleven villagers from Tshayane village in Nkayi, Matabeleland North province, were allegedly tortured and assaulted by police officers from Manoti Police Station in Gokwe, Midlands province, on July 1...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Human rights activist engages CCZ over INNSCOR GMOs saga - CCZ responds to her complaint
The human rights activist Abigale Mupambi who joined the ongoing controversy involving Pan-Africanist Rutendo Matinyarare, and the Innscor Group has taken since anged the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 15:53hrs | 3186 | by Stephen Jakes
Police officer forges complainant's signature
A police officer from Bulawayo Central traffic, Memory Sayi, appeared before a Bulawayo magistrates court on charges of criminal abuse of office. Sayi allegedly coerced a commuter omnibus driv...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:23hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Cop in court for extorting bribe from kombi driver
A 38-year-old police officer stationed in Bulawayo, Memory Sayi, has been charged with criminal abuse of office. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Sayi, along with another...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:09hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
PSL turn down Chicken Inn gate charges increase bid
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has rejected a request from Chicken Inn to increase gate charges for their upcoming match against Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.In a memo that ...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 13:44hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Sadc receives Mthwakazi petition receipt
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) is celebrating after its petition for self-determination was officially received and stamped by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) secretariat in Bots...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:16hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Old Gwanda Road construction to commence this month-end
The construction and upgrading of the 120-kilometer Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road by Zwane Enterprises, under a US$110 million Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is set to begin at the end of this month. ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:23hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
Zimra warehouses full of smuggled goods
State warehouses at Beitbridge Border Post are overflowing with intercepted goods as security officials continue to crackdown on smugglers along the border.The use of drones, commercial and ba...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:31hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Revenue shortfall hits Bulawayo City Council
The Bulawayo City Council has reported a troubling 58 percent debt collection efficiency for the second quarter of the year. The municipality billed approximately ZiG145.3 million but only collected Z...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:06hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Binga South MP laments nepotism at RDC
Fanuel Cumanzala, the legislator for Binga South (CCC), has accused the Binga Rural District Council (RDC) of rampant nepotism and corruption, which he claims has led to employees going unpaid for ove...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:18hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF top official dupes land seeker of US$4 million
A top Zanu-PF official based in Mashonaland East was Monday dragged to court to answer to four fraud charges involving US$4 million which was allegedly stolen from a Harare land seeker in multiple fak...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:15hrs | 1884 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourism receipts up 35% to US$241 million
Zimbabwe's tourism receipts rose by 35% to US$241 million in the first quarter of this year, up from US$178 million in the same period last year, driven by increased international and domestic tourist...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:23hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe foreign currency remittances hit US$1,2 billion
FOREIGN currency remittances surged by 16,5% to hit a record US$1,2 billion in the first half of 2024 leaving diasporans standing out as lucrative foreign currency earners for the economy.The ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:39hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Burnside's 'haunted car' stuns locals
In the quiet suburb of Burnside, along Circular Road and near the popular chill spot Bagcwele, an abandoned vehicle on an undeveloped stand has captivated the community, leading to rumours that it is ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1966 | by Staff reporter
Man is regretting the day he packed his bags and left for SA
A 45-year-old Bulawayo man is regretting the day he packed his bags and left for neighbouring South Africa in search of what he thought could be life-transforming opportunities.All he carried ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 1466 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo businessman charged for stealing excavator
Mohamed Daka, a businessman from Bulawayo, has appeared in court facing charges of attempting to seize control of a mine in Matabeleland North's Umguza district and illegally selling its excavator.&nb...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 18:13hrs | 3047 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lifts ban on holiday lessons
The Zimbabwean government has lifted the ban on holiday classes for examination classes, while maintaining the ban for other pupils to ensure they rest during holidays. Holiday lessons for examination...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Bosso helps Dembare rake in $24,000
Harare football giants Dynamos were left with only US$23,864 after deductions from the gate receipts of their high-profile Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Highlanders at Rufaro Stadiu...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip
Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.Some people have argued that one of the gravest fina...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:10hrs | 61 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwe banks on civil servants in tourism push
The Zimbabwean government is proposing a scheme where civil servants would contribute monthly towards end-of-year holidays to boost domestic tourism, despite widespread poverty among workers. ...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:59hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to craft gemstone marketing framework
The Government of Zimbabwe is developing a framework for marketing gemstones to address concerns over millions of US dollars being lost annually due to smuggling. The initiative includes crafting a ge...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for SA migrant workers
South Africa's new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, has extended the temporary concession for migrant workers awaiting visa, waiver, and appeal outcomes until December 31, 2024. This exte...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 10:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer wants Army Commander to withdraw his statements
Prominent lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has issued a stern ultimatum to Zimbabwe National Army commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, demanding the retraction of controversial statements withi...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zimra tightens vehicle import rules
Starting July 1, 2024, Zimbabwe has implemented new regulations requiring all vehicles imported through border posts like Beitbridge and Plumtree to obtain registration and number plates from the Cent...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Policeman loses US$5 700 to Be Forward agent
A BE FORWARD agent based in Harare, Forget Mguza, has been taken to court for allegedly defrauding a police officer of US$5,700 under the pretense of helping him import a car. The incident occ...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 10:35hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
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