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Businessman shoots wife dead, commits suicide

A sense of shock and grief has gripped the Tshidixwa suburb in Beitbridge after popular local businessman Farai Longwe, widely known as Mr Grocery, fatally shot his wife before taking his own life on Wednesday evening.The incident reported…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

High Court jails businessman for contempt

The High Court has found businessman Regis Maburutse in contempt of court and sentenced him to six months in prison, wholly suspended on condition he complies with a 2023 order barring him from interfering in the affairs of Matebeleland En…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:55hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter

Businessman trapped in married woman's bedroom, assaulted

Prominent businessman and political figure Saymore Mhene, 48, owner of Bestdue Driving School, has found himself at the centre of a sensational court case after being lured into the bedroom of a married woman and allegedly assaulted.The in…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 14:19hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe businessman jailed over US$125,000 theft

Businessman Vhurumu Mutero was sentenced on Tuesday to 48 months imprisonment after being convicted of theft of trust property involving US$125,000. The funds were entrusted to him for the purchase of a truck and various household items.Ma…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter

Businessman threatens to kill estranged wife

A Harare businessman, Nyasha Masoka (44), who owns Grill Shake and Liquor Park, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of violating a protection order and threatening to shoot his estranged wife with an unregistered firearm.Masok…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Mutumwa Mawere's health in a dire state

ONE would assume that blood is thicker than water in the labyrinth of familial ties. But for Mutumwa Mawere, this age-old adage has become a cruel mirage, overshadowed by the relentless greed and betrayal of those meant to be his protector…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 12:38hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe businessman loses appeal

Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has failed in his bid to overturn a two-year jail sentence for fraud, following a ruling by the High Court that upheld his conviction and punishment. However, the court adjusted the restitution pay…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 191 | by Sgtaff reporter

Marconati gets two-year jail term in Zimbabwe

Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has been sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of fraudulently removing his business partner from the directorship of Eagle Italian Shoes. Harare magistrate Mr Donald Ndirowei i…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

Businessman approaches High Court over magistrates ruling

Italian businessman Francisco Marconati has approached the High Court seeking a review of decisions made by two magistrates, arguing that they violated proper judicial procedures. Marconati, who owns Eagle Tanning in Marondera, is challeng…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:41hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Businessman honours scribe

Mvurwi businessman Prince "Priveve" Chipenda has organized a braai party at his Mzansi lounge venue in Mvurwi in honour of the good work being done by prominent freelance journalist Simbarashe (Indaba Boss) Sithole.The  party is slate…

Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 13:27hrs | 4 | by Christine Zvironzo

Rampage killer back in court

A POPULAR Kwekwe businessman who went on a rampage killing seven people in 2021, has once again been arraigned before the courts this time facing criminal insult and assault charges.Thubelihle Kheshow (30) grabbed headlines when he brutall…

Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Robbed businessman vows to continue shining

A Buhera-born businessman Maxwell Chikwangwani who recently survived a hair-raising kidnapping and robbery ordeal has promised to hit the ground running.Chikwangwani fell prey to four armed robbers clad in balaclavas just as he left his Ch…

Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 14:18hrs | 24 | by Edson Mapani

Prominent businessman goes berserk, torches relatives' houses

Prominent Masvingo business person who hails from Chivi's Sese area allegedly went berserk on Friday night (August 12) and torched his relatives' houses over allegations that they are bewitching his family.Thomas Chapeta who owns a water d…

Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:15hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Businessman fined $20 000 for insulting friend

A BINGA businessman has been convicted of contravening section 88 of the Postal and Telecommunications Act after sending offensive messages to his "best friend."After snatching his best friend's wife, the businessman, Tinashe Bande (40), r…

Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:35hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

The 'scania' operator who became a businessman

PHINIAS GOMBA hates the sport of soccer. FOR the first 20 years of his life, he had loved it like most young men in soccer mad Zimbabwe. This all changed one night after another heavyweight bout between bitter rivals Highlanders and Dynamo…

Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Lorraine Maphala lands an acting role in the Ziyanda Film

A prominent Bulawayo businessman Sonny Phiri has congratulated his wife the former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala Phiri for landing a role to act in the Ziyanda Film .Maphala Phiri landed a role to act together with the likes of Katleko Da…

Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | 17 | by Stephen Jakes

'Tshisa Nyama' businessman pays 7 beasts for dog attack on woman

A prominent Gwanda businessman Mr Mbonisi Mpala has paid several beasts to compensate a Stanmore woman who was viciously attacked by his dog early last year and hospitalised for three months. Mr Mpala owns the popular Stanmore Business Cen…

Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 06:51hrs | 3 | by Richard Muponde

Masvingo prominent businessman dies

Prominent Masvingo businessman Mistopha Omar has died. He suffered a stroke more than three years.He was 75.Masvingo Mirror reported that Omar died at Makurira Memorial Clinic on Monday this week. Joosbi Omar, the provincial secretary…

Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 12:14hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter

Filabusi businessman rolls out community chicken project

A FILABUSI businessman and Zanu-PF Matabeleland South Secretary for Disability, Spare Sithole has rolled out a community self-help chicken project in a bid to empower chiefs.Speaking during the launch of the scheme recently, Sithole said t…

Published: 22 Apr 2013 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter

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