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Elderly Bulawayo couple sentenced for exploiting bank glitch
An elderly couple from Bulawayo, who took advantage of a technical glitch at Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe to embezzle over US$30,000, has been sentenced to seven years in prison.Frank Sibanda and his...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:06hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants start receiving annual bonuses
The Government has commenced the disbursement of annual bonuses to civil servants, fulfilling its promise of a 13th cheque to its workforce. Payments began last Friday, with banks and major supermarke...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Teens steal US$2K, go on a shopping spree
Two teenagers from Cowdray Park sparked community concern after allegedly stealing over US$2,000 from a relative and using the money on electronics, clothes, and other items.The boys, aged 13 ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka's Phala Phala farm robbery investigator managed by Ramaphosa' people
One of the Public Protector investigators probing the Phala Phala farm robbery is allegedly being managed by two people on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa.The investigator, whose name is k...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 17:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa following in 'Gucci' Grace's path?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in as interim leader during a colourful ceremony at the National Sports Stadium in Harare, after the ouster of the late former President Robert Mugabe in a coup ...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa thrown under the bus by Wally Rhoode
In his response to the Public Protector, President Cyril Ramaphosa's head of Presidential Protection Service, Wally Rhoode, has revealed the roles allegedly played by the President and his Namibian co...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 12:40hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's NPA snubbed Namibian police over Phala Phala robbery
South African authorities allegedly gave the Namibian police the silent treatment to frustrate their investigation into suspects linked to the robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm....Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 11:12hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Government is right on not adopting American dollar as major currency
Calls on government to do away with our own currency, the Zimbabwe dollar/bond, should be ignored by the ED led government.Taking a look back at our neighbours, notably Zambia and Mozambique, ...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 10:27hrs | 9 | by AT Kadada
Dynamos pushing for a reunion with King Nadolo
HARARE giants Dynamos are pushing for a reunion with midfielder King Nadolo before sealing their signings ahead of the close of the transfer window at the end of this month. DeMbare have two w...Published: 18 Mar 2022 at 05:30hrs | 16 | by Staf reporter
Disgraceful Mnangagwa Delegation on a Shopping Spree in Glasgow
Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ZANU PF delegation are on a shopping spree in Glasgow as the vast of Zimbabweans languish in poverty.Instead of attending the COP26 summit and contribute meaningful ...Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 13:49hrs | 11 | by Prince Njagu
Highlanders seek to maintain rich vein
HIGHLANDERS are hard at work as they seek to extend their unbeaten run in the Chibuku Super Cup.Bosso have not yet tasted defeat in the country's most rewarding club competition from the time ...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:37hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
It's summer: Bring out the shorts and mini!
Have you ever felt the thrill of seeing the sun in the sky after a long winter?The feeling is like seeing the sunrise for the first time after a storm.You find relief.The sensa...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Rural District Council demands refund from vehicle dealer
CHIREDZI Rural District Council (RDC) was left counting its losses and is now seeking to recover over $6 158 120 from embattled Solution Motors, a vehicle dealer that was recently blacklisted by the P...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Card cloner faces arrest
James Malolo (56) from Emthunzini was arrested on Wednesday for shopping sprees using cloned bank cards.He was found with 78 active Zim...Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 13:18hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Cop steals friend's bank card, goes on shopping spree
A 31-year-old police officer has been fined $5 000 or 10 days in prison by a Gweru magistrate after he was convicted of stealing a friend's bank card which he used to buy beer and groceries. X...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwean rule of law so dead that relatives of ruling elite can order around state officials?
Recent reports about a Shantel Chikafu - who audaciously managed to defraud a seemingly reputable financial institution, CBZ Bank, of US$37,000; whilst, similarly grabbing a Shamva gold mine from one ...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 15:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police storm hospital, arrest MP
POLICE yesterday stormed a private medical facility in Harare where MDC Alliance MP Joanah Mamombe was admitted for mental disorder, arrested her using a disputed warrant of arrest issued on Tuesday a...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dirty things happen at Mnangagwa's State House
An unsaid but angry war is raging in the State Residences department as you fret over the prices of essential commodities, government's cluelessness to fix the economy and, of course, the swarm of cor...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 19:00hrs | 2 | by Tawanda Majoni
Armed robbers make off with US$70 000
Four suspected armed robbers allegedly pounced on three men who were parked in the Avenues area in Harare while counting their cash in a car and went away with more than US$70 000, $1 600 bond and oth...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parliament wants Zinara boss fired
THE Tendai Biti led parliamentary committee has demanded the firing of one of the senior executives at the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara). During yesterday's hearing, Parliamen...Published: 21 May 2019 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Card cloning suspect arrested on shopping spree
A Chitungwiza woman appeared in court yesterday for allegedly duping Pastel Paints Manufacturer of over $1 800 by using a cloned card. Vongai Majoko (40) appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
How cryptocurrencies can rescue Zimbabwe
On September 17, 2018 media houses were abuzz with the news that the then newly appointed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube was considering cryptocurrencies as an option for Zimbabwe's economic turnaround...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:00hrs | 3 | by Masotsha Charles Matlobo
MDC-Alliance's orgy of violence
Around 8am on Tuesday, Lewis Marimo (not his real name) dodges a pelt of stones as he navigates a makeshift barricade at the intersection of High Glen Road and First Street near Kuwadzana, Harare....Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa is not a Zimbabwean Intellectual Prostitutes: Jonathan Moyo is!
I am sharing this for the benefit of those who do not have a complete background of where Jonathan Moyo is coming from. Zimbabwe's ZANU-PF brothel is brimming with intellectual prostitute...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 17:38hrs | 2 | by Dr. George B. Ayyittey
A gloomy Christmas beckons
With only two days left before Christmas, the country is trapped in a gloomy atmosphere, completely devoid of the shopping sprees synonymous with the season.A snap survey in Harare in the past...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caps United go on shopping spree
Caps United president Farai Jere has said they are putting together a strong team for next season after enduring a tough season during the just-ended campaign, where they finished without any silverwa...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's anti-graft fight unconvincing
FOR splurging £16 million (US$21 million) on pricey jewellery and vintage wines over a decade, a British woman became the first target of a law seeking to dissuade criminals from enjoying their ill-g...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 12:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe producers in panic mode, rush to offload stockpiled goods
Some manufacturers of basic commodities are reportedly in panic mode, amid indications they are now desperate to immediately off-load the products they have been allegedly stockpiling in the last few ...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 09:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
New broom sweeping clean, let's rally behind the new dispensation!
Dear Zimbabweans, My fellow countrymen I salute you in the name of love, peace, harmony and development. God bless us.Well I don't know where to start from but one thing for certain Zimbab...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 11:59hrs | | by Munya Shumba
Chivayo wife explodes on social media
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. It has become a trend for women to blast their spouses on social media to let the world know about their haggling. Joining the list of controversial Oli...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex vendor jailed 10 years for armed robbery
A notorious Harare Avenues area hooker who robbed a man at gun point and made off with his wallet and bank cards before going on a spending spree was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonmen...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 07:01hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Amazing, Grace just won't leave us alone
It really is quite amazing that she is still hanging around. But beyond just hanging around. Gucci Grace, the rotten of all rotten apples of the previous regime, is still clambering on to power....Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 11:19hrs | 1 | by Innocent Dube
Malajila linked with Chiefs move
Zimbabwe international forward Cuthbert Malajila and his Liberian counterpart Anthony Laffor are the latest players who have been linked with moves from Mamelodi Sundowns to Kaizer Chiefs. The...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Kick-Off.
Madinda mulls mid-season shopping spree
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu is set to go shopping during the upcoming mid-season transfer window after expressing dissatisfaction with his goalkeeping department led by the blundering Ariel Siban...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell splashes R100,000 on Chigova
Businessman and Warriors benefactor Wicknell Chivayo has splashed R100 000 on heroic Warriors goalkeeper George Chigova who inspired Zimbabwe's progress into the Cosafa finals after saving five penalt...Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
This sermon is about Grace Mugabe
THIS sermon is about Grace. I mean Grace Mugabe, the former First Lady. She needs a lot of grace. And I repeat for the umpteenth time, Operation Restore Legacy remains an unfinished project. Operation...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 09:10hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Policeman' steals $20 000
A BULAWAYO man masqueraded as a police officer who was looking for stolen money and allegedly stole more than $20 000 from four people.Tichaona Tarinda (42) allegedly forced Ms Sifelani Mpofu,...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: How photographer nailed Grace Mugabe
Zimbabwe has launched an investigation into the country's former first lady, Grace Mugabe, over her alleged involvement in an ivory smuggling ring.The probe was opened after a three-month unde...Published: 25 Mar 2018 at 13:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Undercover photographer nailed Grace Mugabe
The government has launched an investigation into former first lady Grace Mugabe over her alleged involvement in an ivory smuggling ring.The probe was opened after a three-month undercover mis...Published: 25 Mar 2018 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
G40 looting spree 'exposed'
Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) executives, inspired by Zanu-PF's G40 faction, allegedly colluded to embark on a looting spree, in case the party lost the forthcoming general elections....Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 04:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The love scandals that rocked Zanu-PF
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones, but obviously someone forgot to tell the folks inside Zanu-PF. In this expose, we look at the love scandals that have dominated Mugabe's party ...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 15:57hrs | 243 | by Lance Guma
Prostitutes rob man, go on shopping spree
Three commercial sex workers who allegedly robbed a man at gunpoint in Harare's Avenues area before making off with his wallet with bank cards and going on a spending spree appeared in court yesterday...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 16:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 12 months for stealing bank card
A MAN from Hwange will forever curse the day he decided to be ungrateful to his friend after he was sentenced to 12 months in jail for stealing his bank ATM card.Samuel Tembo (29) of N80 Lwend...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 23:21hrs | 3 | by Staff Rporter
Open letter to Mrs Grace Mugabe: Ask the Universe for forgiveness!
Dear Mrs Mugabe, The agony you are now going through is just unimaginable, you are pained right in your heart, your soil, your bones and your very self. You wish dozen times that what you did ...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 16:39hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Bring back stolen millions or face arrest,' says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday made his intentions of cleaning up and resuscitating the economy clear, as he issued a three-month moratorium for those who externalised funds and assets to brin...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the 'criminal elements' that caused #Zimbabwe coup
President Robert Mugabe's 52-year-old wife rose from political obscurity to the top ranks of the ruling Zanu-PF party women's league secretary in the Zanu PF politburo. She led the charge, leading to ...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the 'criminal elements' that caused Zimbabwe coup
President Robert Mugabe's 52-year-old wife rose from political obscurity to the top ranks of the ruling Zanu-PF party women's league secretary in the Zanu PF politburo. She led the charge, leading to ...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's exit is 'a done deal'
Zimbabwe's embattled President Robert Mugabe has been shown in talks with the commander of the country's defense forces, a day after the military seized control of the capital.Photographs publ...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 17:44hrs | 1 | by CNN
Daring sex workers rob man, take indecent pics
Three daring sex workers, who robbed a man at gunpoint before taking indecent photos of him and using them to blackmail him into releasing his bank passwords, have run into trouble with the law....Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 16:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Shopping spree backfires for MPs
At least 17 MPs, who went to China on a shopping spree in 2014, are set to lose properties, after they failed to pay a local travel agent , Skycred (Private) Limited, a company that secured their flig...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 06:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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