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4 arrested in US$500 extortion scam

Police in Manicaland have arrested four suspects accused of attempting to extort US$500 from a woman by promising to influence her husband's ongoing criminal case.The accused - Nigel Godwin Mukuruzado, Reginald Ndarera, Shaloom Nyamazana, …

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:33hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces new threat from AI voice cloning scams

Last month, a disturbing case emerged from Canada where fraudsters used artificial intelligence to clone the voices of elderly Americans' grandchildren. Between 2021 and 2024, the ring targeted seniors across 46 states, using near-perfect …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:49hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter

Mwaruwari distances self from cruise ship scam

Former Zimbabwe Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari has publicly disassociated himself from a fraudulent investment scheme circulating on WhatsApp, which falsely claims his involvement in a luxury cruise ship business.The scam, which has sp…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 21:57hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter

'Better Schools Program Zimbabwe, a huge scam'

A damning audit has revealed that the Better Schools Program Zimbabwe (BSPZ) Fund in Masvingo Province is operating illegally, lacking a registered constitution and failing to secure mandatory approvals from both the Ministry of Finance an…

Published: 26 Jul 2025 at 15:12hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man arrested for R160,000 housing scam

A Bradfield man has landed in court after allegedly swindling a desperate home seeker out of R160 000 in a housing scam that stretched over two years.Labour Sibanda (54) appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Archie Wochiwunga on a c…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:12hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter

Top lawyer in court over US$85,000 property scam

Prominent Harare lawyer Jacqueline Sande has appeared in court facing allegations of swindling Inter Africa boss Leonard Mukumba out of US$85,000 in a botched property deal.Sande was arraigned before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei on ch…

Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 14:03hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter

Harare moves to ban 3-wheeled taxis from City roads

The Harare City Council has announced plans to ban three-wheeled taxis from operating on city roads as part of sweeping reforms aimed at bringing order to the capital's chaotic public transport system.Outlined in the recently adopted Draft…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:15hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge clearing agent's vehicle import scam trial postponed again

The trial of Evans Nzara (28), a Beitbridge-based customs clearing agent accused of defrauding a Harare civil servant of US$15,700 in a botched vehicle import deal, has been postponed to August 7 after his legal team requested more time to…

Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:12hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter

ZimStat alerts public to fake job scams

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has issued a public warning over a fake recruitment scheme circulating on social media, cautioning job seekers to be vigilant against scammers.In a statement, ZIMSTAT said fraudulent advert…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter

ZRP warns public over fake traffic fine scam

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a strong warning to motorists and the general public against falling for a fake message circulating on social media, which falsely instructs recipients to pay traffic violation fines online.ZRP…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 09:46hrs | 1398 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans warned over Kenya job scam

The Zimbabwean government has issued a stern warning about a fraudulent job recruitment scam circulating on social media platforms, targeting Zimbabwean job seekers with false promises of employment opportunities in Kenya.In an official st…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 15:04hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter

Harare man in trouble over US$11,000 visa scam

A 36-year-old Harare man, Crispen Zhou, appeared in court this week facing two counts of fraud and charges related to the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act after allegedly duping two victims of over US$11,000 in a fake visa proces…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Dr Guramatunhu loses money in cryptocurrency scam

Renowned ophthalmologist Dr Solomon Guramatunhu has reportedly lost more than US$583,000 in a cryptocurrency scam allegedly orchestrated by a business associate and her husband, a Harare court heard yesterday.The accused, Melissa Messe Sam…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 15:20hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's sugar giant gets rescue deal

A consortium of Zimbabwean and Pakistani investors has officially taken over Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, offering renewed optimism for one of Zimbabwe's most strategic agro-industrial players. The acquisition follows a debt-to-asset swap deal…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:03hrs | 193 | by Christopher Mutambirwa

74-year-old jailed over US$85k residential stands scam

A 74-year-old man from Gweru has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after failing to repay US$85,000 in restitution to River Valley Properties, following his involvement in a land scam dating back to 2017.The convict, Mugeza Hove of Her…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:02hrs | 296 | by Christopher Mutambirwa

CVR online scams on the rise

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has raised the alarm over a surge in online scams targeting citizens seeking services from the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR). In an official statement, the ministry warned that fra…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 16:52hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cops making a killing from fingerprints

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has come under fire following revelations that officers are illegally charging an additional $15 "facilitation fee" to expedite fingerprint clearance services, on top of the official $5 processing fee.An …

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 13:26hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter

Fake Health Ministry officer jailed 12 yrs for nurse training scam

A woman who masterminded an elaborate scam targeting job seekers by impersonating a Ministry of Health official has been sentenced to 12 years in prison, with 10 years suspended. Patricia Muyambo Magazini was convicted of defrauding desper…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 16:13hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo defies stay-away calls

Bulawayo residents demonstrated clear defiance against the so-called stay-away called by discredited former Zanu-PF Central Committee member, Blessed Geza, as the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) continued its successful run on its…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:33hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter

22-year-old scams job-seekers

A 22-year-old Bulawayo man, Melusi Sibanda, has appeared in court facing four counts of fraud after allegedly posing as an employment agent and deceiving four individuals with promises of jobs at hotels and restaurants in the city.Sibanda,…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

Delta warns public about recruitment scams

Delta Corporation Limited has issued a warning to the public regarding a rise in recruitment scams involving fraudulent job advertisements.In a statement, the beverages giant expressed concern over scammers posing as recruitment agents, tr…

Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 06:14hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo fake doctor convicted, back behind bars

The trial of Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who was arrested last year for impersonating a doctor, began yesterday with the State revoking his bail following his conviction on two counts of fraud.Bulawayo magistrate Mrs. Eva Matura presided ov…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo socialite arrested in school fees forgery scandal

Bulawayo socialite Brendon Shoko, popularly known as â€œBreezy,â€ has been arrested for alleged forgery in a scandal involving his girlfriend and an accomplice.Shoko (28) allegedly conspired with his girlfriend, Priscah Chipeta (38), also…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe diplomat defrauded of US$1.3 million in international scam

Interpol London has confirmed that Richard Kaye, the alleged mastermind behind an elaborate investment scam that defrauded the late Zimbabwean diplomat Ambassador Hurudza Punungwe and his wife of US$1.3 million, operated no legitimate busi…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:35hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth leader on the run over US$9,000 farm scam

ZANU-PF Secretary for Youth Affairs in Goromonzi District, Arthur Chidenhe, is reportedly on the run after allegedly defrauding a local farmer, Kurt Tatenda Jingura, of US$9,000 in a fraudulent farm deal.Chidenhe is alleged to have worked …

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:47hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

New dispensation: A scam

Zimbabwe was once a country for all, until it was hijacked by a small group of people who used title documents to dominate the majority's politics, economy, and social well-being.Zimbabwe is today ruled by corrupt, greedy, and unthankful Z…

Published: 08 Jan 2025 at 11:21hrs | 1662 | by Leonard Koni

Harare land scam unmasked

Harare residents are raising alarm over an elaborate scheme involving corrupt city council officials that is leading to the loss of properties and stands. In the latest scandal, four residents in Mabvuku have lost their land under question…

Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter

New twist to Zimbabwe graves scam

Restland Memorial Park director Edwin Munyaradzi Muronzi, accused of unlawfully exhuming 78 graves without proper authorization from the Zvimba Rural District Council, has been granted bail of US$200.Muronzi, who was arrested over the week…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:33hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter

Late former ambassador, wife lose US$1,3m in investment scam

Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to recover nearly US$1.3 million defrauded from the late Ambassador Hurudza Gift Punungwe and his wife, Runako Beauty Punungwe, in an investment scam dating back to 2000.The suspect, British…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:50hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter

Couple linked to US$130,000 UK, Canada, Ireland job scam

Police in Bulawayo are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of Gwendolyn and Melusi Ndlovu, a couple wanted in connection with a series of fraud cases that took place throughout 2023.The Ndlovus …

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:25hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter

Man loses gold to 'Harare buyers'

Nyasha Rusike (38) appeared before Harare Magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa on Thursday, facing robbery charges after allegedly stealing gold and other valuables worth US$5,649 from a gold miner in an elaborate setup. Rusike, who is accuse…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:04hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter

Woman jailed for forging title deed in US$40,000 stand scam

Betty Makura (46), already serving a prison sentence for fraud, has been handed an additional three years behind bars after being convicted of forging a title deed to sell a non-existent residential stand. Harare magistrate Rufaro Panavanh…

Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:04hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF leader in fuel tender scam

A Zanu-PF District Coordinating Committee (DCC) member in Zaka is under fire for allegedly failing to deliver 9,000 liters of fuel paid for by the Zaka Rural District Council (RDC) over the past three years. Confidence Mukau, Zaka's DCC Se…

Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 16:41hrs | 3299 | by Staff reporter

ZiG currency another scam

Introducing new currency every time and again is not the panacea to the challenges that the country is currently facing.The issue of currency needs a lot of input and everyone's heads on the deck. We must first change our political face, w…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:57hrs | 3811 | by Leonard Koni

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 occurred when Simbarashe Makonese, a police office…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 10:35hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter

Bedroom 'scam' alert

It feels good to be back after a long time. Nowadays, there are several corners in town where you will see lots of women and men flocking especially towards sunset.You are likely to think that they are getting relish since they will be on …

Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:01hrs | 50 | by Nhlanhla Ncube

Mambo Dhuterere, wife scam church

The Dare Guru frontman, Darlington Mutseta (popularly known as Mambo Dhuterere) and his wife have been facing numerous threats of imminent arrests following their alleged failure to either allocate residential stands or refund several memb…

Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:07hrs | 34 | by Paul Ndou in South Africa

Zimbabweans in court over R5m cigarettes smuggling scam

TWO Zimbabweans have been remanded in custody after they appeared in a South African court on a charge of smuggling cigarettes worth R5 million. The two identified as Charles Kanhema, 27, and Leo Tafireyi ,37, were arrested near Lepha…

Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 07:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Shock as fraudster creates fake Charity Charamba's Facebook account

In a press release issued today, Mr. Michael Chiwoneso Mukura, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, has alerted the public to the existence of a fraudulent Facebook account impersonating Ambassador …

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 10:18hrs | 22 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Truck driver in drugs smuggling scam

A truck driver was recently apprehended at the Beitbridge Border Post in Matabeleland South by the police for unlawful possession of over 14,000ml of pharmaceutical drugs. Edison Kazingizi, aged 29, was reportedly attempting to smuggle the…

Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

MSU student fingered in fake Zimsec examination scam

ZIMSEC has revealed that a number of people have been arrested for examination fraud, from advertising fake papers to smuggling answer sheets out of the exam room.In a statement, Zimsec said there are no November 2023 Examination Candidate…

Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 15:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

SA hair salon used as conduit in Natfoods cash scam

A SOUTH AFRICAN hair salon was reportedly used as a conduit to transfer part of the money that was siphoned from National Foods.Scammers hacked into the company's computer system and accessed credentials to transfer money from its bank acc…

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:30hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Law Society of Zimbabwe probes lawyer in property scam

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) is looking into a case in which prominent Mutare lawyer Cosmas Chibaya of Chibaya and Partners Legal Practitioners is accused of selling a residential stand he knew was at the centre of an ownership disput…

Published: 29 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

ZACC probes council over US$57m software scam

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is now investigating the US$200 million that Harare City Council cannot account for to the Auditor-General and has also launched a specific investigation into how the city council can be in th…

Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa unearth 'huge' election rigging scam?

OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has said his party has unearthed a vote rigging scheme by the ruling party Zanu-PF ahead of the general elections set for August this year.In what he described as a "crim…

Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Councillors in massive workshops looting scam

CCC-led councillors are allegedly looting council coffers through the conduit of holding workshops, with each of them having a target of fundraising US$5 000 as a war chest for the upcoming harmonised elections.Harare is among those leadin…

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Harare City in US$51m ICT scam

The allegations of dubious conduct arise as the IT boss Mr Samson Madzokere with some top managers are already reeling in the eye of a storm amid allegations of spending US$20 000 per trip on numerous occasions to South Africa to canvas fo…

Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF youth member in fuel scam

Zanu-PF youth member, Danmore Mambondiyani, allegedly duped a Harare company fuel worth thousands of dollars.Mambondiyani appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo facing charges of theft of trust property as defined in section 113(2) of…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 19:32hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

COVID-19 card 'scam' surfaces

WORKERS at public health institutions are reportedly fleecing citizens seeking to activate the quick response (QR) codes on their COVID-19 vaccination cards which are a prerequisite for travellers at international borders.This comes as dem…

Published: 05 Oct 2022 at 06:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Massive Zimbabwe police vehicle theft scam exposed

A click of senior police officers allegedly helped themselves to cars that were impounded from motorists with most of the vehicles ending up at an auction business owned by Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's former father-in-law.So far …

Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:13hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

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