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Forensic expert links Bulawayo deputy mayor to 'bribery list'

A forensic handwriting expert has told a local court that Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu authored a document allegedly listing councillors earmarked to receive a US$20,000 bribe from a company seeking land to build a cement plant.Testi…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 09:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Borrowdale Methodist Church land dispute rages on

A United Methodist Church pastor in Borrowdale could face a 90-day jail term after local residents filed an urgent High Court application accusing the church of contempt of court for resuming services at its Doveton Road premises despite a…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:17hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter

High Court orders Zimra to release Mater Dei medical equipment

The High Court has ruled in favour of Mater Dei Hospital Trust, directing the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to allow the duty-free importation of medical equipment donated by foreign organisations, after the tax authority controversia…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:17hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean women trapped in Russian drone factory scheme

At least four young Zimbabwean women have allegedly been trafficked to work under deceptive conditions at a Russian drone factory producing weapons used in the Ukraine war, in what human rights observers are calling a "transnational traffi…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:17hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter

Company director in court for US$2,000 bribery

A Harare businessman and director of Whitecard Tobacco Company (Pvt) Ltd, Tawanda Mandudzo (51), has been arrested for attempting to bribe a senior official from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) with US$2,000 in a bid to sec…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:16hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

More land availed to MPs in exchange for loyalty

A new wave of explosive allegations has rocked Zimbabwe's political landscape, with reports surfacing that Members of Parliament (MPs) are being offered vast plots of land and large cash incentives in exchange for their loyalty to Presiden…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cop convicted for bribery in lithium ore case

A 36-year-old Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Peter Loverage Mombe, has been convicted of Criminal Abuse of Duty as a Public Officer after he was caught soliciting an $800 bribe for the release of a truck carrying lithium ore.The i…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 11:27hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter

Bribery claims backfire for Harare commission

A Commission of Inquiry investigating the operations of the City of Harare has found itself embroiled in controversy after a private company, Quill Associates, demanded an apology following repeated bribery allegations made against it duri…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter

Gwanda magistrate bribery case to be decided in January

Harare regional magistrate Mr. Farai Gwitima will deliver his ruling on the bribery case involving Gwanda magistrate Talent Phiri on January 6, after the defence closed its case on Friday. Phiri, 35, is facing charges of soliciting a US$3,…

Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1412 | by Staff reporter

South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman fined for bribery attempt

A South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman, Prince Dube, has been slapped with a hefty fine after being convicted of attempting to bribe investigators probing his identity document. Dube, the director of Intsukuzonke Motors, was found gui…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:45hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter

'Bribery' cops in court

TWO police officers who went viral on social media at the weekend for allegedly receiving bribery money at Mabvuku turn-off along the Harare-Mutare Highway have appeared in court.James Chifamba (46), from Retreat Farm in Harare, and Trynir…

Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter

Harare traffic cop in bribery storm

A Harare City Council traffic and parking officer is under investigation following allegations of demanding bribes and assaulting a motorist, bringing to light ongoing concerns about the behavior of municipal traffic and parking operations…

Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sanctions architect charged with bribery in the US

A US senator, Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which sanctions Zimbabwe was engaged in corruption and bribery in cash and gold bars in Egypt. Menendez and his wife were indicted in New …

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 23:53hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Law Society of Zimbabwe clears lawyer of bribery

A SENIOR Harare lawyer accused of unprofessional conduct for allegedly negotiating to buy an immovable property from an accused person without consulting his client has been cleared of wrongdoing by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ).Agmos …

Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa accused of kidnapping and bribery

South Africa's former spy chief has accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of kidnapping and bribery in a case he has registered with the police.Arthur Fraser said the case related to the alleged attempted theft of $4m (Â£3.2m) in 2020 at one o…

Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 19:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

CIO boss entangled in BAT bribery scandal

A joint investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama and the University of Bath reveals British American Tobacco (BAT) was linked to a conspiracy to pay a bribe of between US$300 000 and US$500 000 to the notorious…

Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Traffic cop nabbed over bribery

A TRAFFIC police officer was arrested and charged with criminal abuse of office after he solicited for US$25 from a complainant at an accident scene.The suspect, Musasiyashe Shadaya (27) appeared before magistrate Shane Kubonera yesterday.…

Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 08:05hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo, Intratrek bribery trial deferred

THE trial of Wicknell Chivayo and his company Intratrek Zimbabwe (Pvt) Limited on allegations of bribing former Zimbabwe Power Company chairman Stanely Kazhanje US$10 000, was today deferred to August 9 for trial continuation.Chivayo and h…

Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 19:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

ANC activist missing after 'CR17' bribery claims

WHISTLEBLOWER Phadima Fukula, who made corruption allegations and opened a criminal case against Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane and a senior judge, has gone missing.On March 30 this year, Fukula reported a criminal complaint against M…

Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 11:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa aides in bribery storm

TWO top aides in President's Emmerson Mnangagwa's office have been remanded in custody for extortion after they were allegedly caught red-handed receiving a bribe from Chinese investors.Patrick Badza (46), a senior programmes manager in th…

Published: 21 May 2021 at 06:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo request bribery proof

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is accused of bribing former Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) chairperson Stanley Kazhanje, yesterday challenged the State to prove that he was favoured to win the multi-million dollar Gwanda solar project.Chi…

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 07:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's MDC rocked by bribery claims

BRIBERY demands by high-ranking MDC party officials on prospective candidates resulted in the opposition fielding more than one candidate in some constituencies and council seats, in the run-up to last year's polls.This was revealed during…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 14:12hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter

Bribery claims haunt Mnangagwa's ZEC Chairperson

Way back in the year Before Christ, the famous Roman General Julius Ceasar decided to divorce his second wife Pompeia on the basis of suspicion.Ceasar famously said any wife of his must be above suspicion.It is an assertion that has transc…

Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 16:40hrs | 3506 | by Staff reporter

Tsvangirai denies bribery accusation

RENEWAL Team treasurer-general Elton Mangoma has sensationally claimed that embattled MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai received a cash bribe from Green Fuel proprietor Billy Rautenbach to block displaced Chisumbanje villagers from demanding …

Published: 29 Jul 2014 at 13:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Alpha Media hit by bribery scandal

ALPHA Media Holdings (AMH) parted ways with former reporter Patience Nyangove for allegedly demanding bribes and turning into a state witness against the editor of The Standard, the group's Human Resources Manager, Loud Ramakgapola said ye…

Published: 05 May 2013 at 07:00hrs | 3 | by STaff reporter

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