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Elderly woman loses US$45 000 in botched stand deal

An 80-year-old woman from Greendale, Harare, has lost US$45 000 after being duped in a fraudulent residential stand transaction.The victim, Theresa Marume, was misled into paying the full amount to two men, Evans Mukora of Kuwadzana and Pr…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1005 | 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

Richard Tsvangirai accused of lying over land-for-votes scandal

Norton Member of Parliament Richard Tsvangirai has come under fire after denying claims that he received land from the government in exchange for supporting efforts to shield President Emmerson Mnangagwa from impeachment and backing moves …

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:22hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter

Man defrauding ex-girlfriend of US$28,000 in stand deal

A man who allegedly defrauded his former girlfriend of US$28,000 in a failed residential stand transaction appeared in court yesterday, facing fraud charges.The accused, Thomas Jemuse, an operations manager at Plan B Motor Spares (Private)…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:15hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt rolls out 250,000 housing stands

The Government of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with private players, has launched a major initiative to develop 250,000 residential stands and flats in Manyame, set to benefit both civil servants and ordinary citizens. Of these, 20,000 stand…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:29hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man killed for touching meat on braai stand

Bulawayo police have arrested Tatenda Chida, 26, in connection with the murder of Sikhanyiso Bruce Dube, 30, from Pumula North. The incident, which occurred on October 22, 2024, reportedly stemmed from a minor disagreement that escalated i…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:36hrs | 1293 | 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

Woman jailed four years for fraud

A 46-year-old woman from Harare, Betty Makura, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding a local company director of $40,000 in a fraudulent residential stands deal. The ruling was made by Harare magistrate Rufaro Panavanhu…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter

BCC invites investors to special economic zone

The Bulawayo City Council has granted approval for Lebanmon Investment Private Limited, a Chinese investment company, to establish a cement production facility at the Umvimila special economic zone. This development was confirmed by Mpumel…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter

Harare stands scandal: More details emerge

More details have emerged regarding the Harare City Council housing stands scandal, revealing that the Registrar of Deeds office has been unable to locate title deeds for the allocated stands. This revelation has heightened concerns over t…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 2530 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo commissions 141 housing stands in Luveve North

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in collaboration with private land developer Natwecraft Investments (Pvt) Limited, has successfully commissioned 141 high-density housing stands in Luveve North suburb, marking a crucial step towards allevi…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter

Jacob Mafume gifts Nox with Mt Pleasant residential stand

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has celebrated Afro-beats musician Enock "Nox" Guni for his enduring impact on the music industry, marking the artist's 20th music anniversary, 15th album launch, and birthday. The festivities took place at Steakh…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 7193 | by Staff reporter

July Moyo dragged into stand row

LOCAL Government minister July Moyo has been dragged to the High Court in a case where he faces charges of illegally allocating a piece of land belonging to a Harare businesswoman to the acting Chitungwiza town clerk.Locardia Mutero, throu…

Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland North roads have outlived lifespan

MOST public roads especially in Matabeleland North need reconstruction as they have outlived their lifespan, a Cabinet Minister has said.Speaking on the sidelines of a review meeting for all parastatals under the purview of the Ministry of…

Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Poverty is a choice'

SHE has set herself a target of being one of the biggest fish farmers in Matabeleland and Midlands region.Ms Patricia Tabengwa (67), a pensioner from Killarney suburb in Bulawayo believes that poverty is a choice and has decided to use eve…

Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:19hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Harare converts golf courses to stands

HARARE City Council (HCC) has been caught up in a fresh storm after it emerged that the corruption and controversy-riddled municipality is seeking to convert two community golf courses into residential and commercial stands.Sherwood Golf C…

Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

1 800 square metre stand sold for US$116

Chegutu Municipality housing director Ms Shylet Dzivai allegedly sold a residential stand measuring 1 800 square metres for $10 000 early this month which was equal to US$116, way below the initial value of US$7 000 quoted in 2007, leading…

Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 06:23hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

BCC propose pre-sale of stands in foreign currency

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is proposing engaging the government to get approval to sale residential stands in foreign currency as well as introduce pre-selling of stands to avoid a situation where beneficiaries default.The councillors als…

Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

MDC Alliance councillor arrested for selling non-existent stand

AN MDC Alliance councillor for Chitungwiza appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday facing fraud charges after selling a nonexistent residential stand to a unsuspecting home-seeker.Darlington Musonza appeared before magistrate St…

Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa ally to lose stand

EMBATTLED former Bulawayo Deputy Mayor, Mr Tinashe Kambarami is set to lose an industrial stand barely two weeks after councillors endorsed a resolution awarding it to a company he co-owns with his wife.Last week, it was reported that coun…

Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

How to make your business stand out in a booming industry

Starting a business and becoming your own boss has always been a tempting prospect for people from all kinds of backgrounds, but it's also a decision that requires careful consideration. Before getting into the entrepreneurial race, a lot …

Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff writer

BCC threatens to repossess industrial, commercial stands

THE Bulawayo City Council will soon be moving in to repossess industrial and commercial stands from individuals and companies that have gone for years without paying their rates and rentals.The local authority has further noted that at som…

Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to avail 2 400 stands

THE Bulawayo City Council is set to avail 2 400 stands, a development meant to ease the housing backlog which is pegged at over 125 000.According to the latest council report, the local authority will avail the housing stands to three loca…

Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Council dolls stands to fallen hero's spouses

THE Beitbridge Municipality says it will offer families of fallen heroes of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle residential stands at half the normal price as an appreciation of their selfless sacrifices.The municipality also said part of the 1…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Land developer, CBZ sued over botched property deal

A BULAWAYO firm Loxdale Investments (Private) Limited has taken Harare-based property developer, Rilbro Property and Development (Pvt) Limited and CBZ Bank to court over a botched land deal.In summons filed at the Bulawayo High Court this …

Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Maziwisa stand triggers land probe calls

Residents groups have called for investigations into land allocations by Harare City Council (HCC) following Highfield legislator Psychology Maziwisa's request to re-site water pipes that were encroaching into his residential stand.Accordi…

Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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