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Prophet faces court over $20,700 'spiritual' scam

A Bulawayo prophet, Madzibaba Lenny, has been remanded for trial after allegedly defrauding a 61-year-old woman of $20 700 and three vehicles under the guise of spiritual cleansing. The case has shocked the community, highlighting how reli…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 13:55hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man remanded over job scam in Botswana

A 29-year-old Zimbabwean man, Evans Sivechere, has been remanded in custody after appearing before the Village Magistrates' Court in Gaborone, Botswana, on Tuesday, facing allegations of running an international job-seekers scam.Sivechere,…

Published: 27 Nov 2025 at 07:58hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter

Couple in court for alleged US$60,000 fake NRZ tender scam

A Bulawayo couple has appeared before the regional magistrates' court on allegations of defrauding a local woman of US$60 000 through a fake investment deal involving a non-existent National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) tender.Stephen Chitof…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 17:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mbare seed scam

A dangerous scam has been uncovered in Mbare, where fraudsters are repackaging and painting ordinary grain to fraudulently present it as high-quality, treated seeds.How the Scam Works:1. The Deception: Scammers take cheap, untreated grain …

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 13:54hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

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 | | by Leonard Koni

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 19:57hrs | | by Leonard Koni

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 09:01hrs | | by Nhlanhla Ncube

'Tsvangirai not involved in any scam'

The Zanu-PF attempts to drag President Tsvangirai's name into the controversial RBZ Debt Assumption Bill will not wash simply because  he is not involved in any scam at all. The allegations by Marondera East MP Jeremiah Chiwetu t…

Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 10:36hrs | 4160 | by Luke Tamborinyoka

Honorary Doctorate scam

Please help people of Zimbabwe who may get scammed or woodwinked by these bunch of scammers.ABOUT THE FAKE HONORARY DEGREES IN ZIMBABWE. ALL THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE THE TRUE CIRCUS THAT IS HAPPENING IN ZIMBABWE.SCAM SCAM SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!! The…

Published: 07 Jul 2014 at 08:27hrs | | by Robert Ferenando

Work permit for Zimbabweans scam - Beware

The rally being held in Pretoria today to entice the Diaspora today by Theresa Makone under the guise of organizing work permits for Zimbabweans is both a fluke and a scam!Zimbabweans how low can you get? This lady when she was Minister of…

Published: 25 May 2014 at 12:29hrs | | by Mdc Diepsloot

Teachers hit by residential stand scam - WhatsApp update

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number. 11:32am, 15 May - +263 78 â–©â–©â–© â–©â–©â–©â–©: Teachers here in Beitbridge have bee…

Published: 15 May 2014 at 15:22hrs | 3383 | by Concerned Teacher

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