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Zapu councillor seeks US$400,000 for dam construction
Opposition Ward 17 councillor in Matobo-Mangwe constituency, Mpendulo Ncube of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu), has launched an appeal to well-wishers for donations in cash or kind to suppo...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 13:19hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti slams Mnangagwa's 2030 agenda as a corrupt power grab
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has come out guns blazing against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's so-called "2030 agenda," describing it as a corrupt and self-serving scheme designed to protect sto...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean appointed Deputy Chair of GSMA Board
The GSM Association (GSMA), a leading global organisation in the telecommunications sector, has appointed Zimbabwean-born Ralph Mupita, the President and CEO of MTN Group, as the deputy chair of its b...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 06:50hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Geza announces plan to table Mnangagwa impeachment
Days after his call for nationwide protests against the government, war veteran Blessed Geza has sensationally claimed that there is growing support among lawmakers to impeach President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 6673 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo in-laws' robber jailed for 30 years
One of the suspects involved in the armed robbery at businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws' farm in Marondera has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of armed rob...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:47hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa grooming Tagwirei for Presidency, says Geza
War veteran Blessed Geza has made explosive claims that businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is being secretly groomed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take over the presidency, potentially undermining V...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 09:10hrs | 2943 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son Sean accused of plotting to frame Geza for terrorism
Former Zanu-PF Central Committee member and war veteran, Blessed Geza, on Monday called off protests aimed at challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership, citing intelligence reports allegin...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:58hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei co-option will enrich ruling party, says Mutsvangwa
The proposed co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the Zanu-PF Central Committee is set to strengthen the party's business interests, ensuring closer alignment with the economic sector, a ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:46hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's IMC Communications expands into road rehabilitation projects
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo's company, IMC Communications, has expanded its operations to include road rehabilitation projects, marking a significant diversification from its traditional telecommunic...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 13:49hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally Tagwirei worms way into Zanu-PF's Central Committee
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close ally and controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been endorsed by Zanu-PF's Harare Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) for a seat in the ruling party...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
5 SA hitmen convicted in Zimbabwe
Five South Africa-based hitmen were convicted on Friday by Harare Magistrate Mr. Stanford Mambanje for their involvement in the kidnapping and assault plot targeting local businessman Mr. Oliver Tenda...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:36hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Thank you Zimbabwe: Blessed Geza Blasts Tagwirei and Mnangagwa in New Video
In a provocative new video titled "Thank you Zimbabwe | The Way Forward After March 31 I More Exposes" posted on YouTube, outspoken political figure Blessed Geza expressed his gratitude to Zimbabweans...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 07:23hrs | 4261 | by Ndou Paul
Tagwirei co-opted into Zanu-PF Central Committee
The Zanu-PF Harare Province executive has officially co-opted prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the ruling party's Central Committee, citing his strategic business acumen and long-standin...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 16:40hrs | 1943 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Insiza North MP Farayi Taruvinga dies
Insiza North Member of Parliament (MP), Farayi Taruvinga, has died at the age of 54 after a prolonged battle with cancer.Taruvinga, a Zanu-PF legislator and businessman, was the owner of Progr...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 14:50hrs | 2277 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo shields Mnangagwa from Geza
After facing a series of threats from combative war veteran Blessed 'Bombshell' Runesu Geza and his supporters, Zanu-PF-linked businessman Wicknell Chivayo has come out strongly in defense of Presiden...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:13hrs | 1343 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF plot to oust Chiwenga thwarted
A faction within Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, aligned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, attempted to orchestrate the removal of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga at last week's central committ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:43hrs | 17650 | by Staff reporter
Zwigananda FC owner raises atakes ahead of Highlanders clash
Harare businessman and free-spending Scottland owner, Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya, has increased his players' winning bonuses from the usual US$500 to US$800 per player ahead of their Castle Lager Premi...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | 804 | by Staff reporter
5 more suspects appear in court over Chivayo lobola robbery
Five more suspects from Chitungwiza appeared in court yesterday on allegations of robbing businessman Mr. Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws of US$74,000 at their farm in Marondera.The accused - Garik...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:24hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Judge faces serious allegations of attempting to defraud Zimasco
Zimbabwe Alloys and Smelting Company (ZIMASCO) has formally lodged a complaint with the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) against High Court Judge Joel Mambara, alleging judicial misconduct in a case...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:28hrs | 2700 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo splashes R4.2 million on Cars for security team in South Africa
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again demonstrated his extravagant generosity, this time extending his benevolence beyond Zimbabwe's borders. Chivayo gifted his six-member security te...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:40hrs | 2943 | by Staff reporter
2 suspected Chivayo lobola robbers appear in court
Two suspected robbers from Chitungwiza, accused of participating in the robbery of businessman Wicknell Chivayo's in-laws at their Marondera farm, appeared in court yesterday.Peter Maramba Vhi...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:48hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Surely, my life is far more meaningful and fulfilling than Wicknell's ever will be!
I was recently watching a video of a radio interview featuring the controversial and scandal-riddled so-called "businessman", Wicknell Chivayo. As expected, he wasted no time in boasting about...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 21:48hrs | 597 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fact-Checking Blessed Geza
A few days ago, war veteran Blessed Geza released a reckless and inflammatory video on YouTube, packed with baseless accusations and outright fabrications all in a desperate attempt to incite unrest....Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:03hrs | 5050 | by John Mbizvo
Zwigananda FC boss predicts victory over Bosso
Scottland FC owner Pedzisayi "Scott" Sakupwanya has made a bold prediction ahead of his team's highly anticipated Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash against Bulawayo giants Highlanders FC. The t...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:11hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Geza warns Tagwirei
Controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has come under fire from war veterans, with one of their leaders, Blessed "Bombshell" Geza, accusing him of...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:25hrs | 2091 | by Staff reporter
3 arrested over Chivayo lobola theft
Police have arrested three men from Hopley, Harare, in connection with a violent farm robbery in which in-laws of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo were robbed of US$75,000 in cash. Authorities ...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 17:48hrs | 2285 | by Staff reporter
Simple lesson!! Do Not Flaunt Your Wealth on Social Media, You Will Be Robbed
Social media has become a platform where people showcase their lifestyles, achievements and possessions. While sharing life updates can be harmless, flaunting wealth online can have dangerous conseque...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 10:55hrs | 474 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is it legal to keep US$70,000 cash at home in Zimbabwe?
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has experienced an alarming increase in armed robbery cases, with criminals specifically targeting individuals and businesses that keep large amounts of cash at their premise...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 09:58hrs | 778 | by Staff writer
Chivayo offers US$100,000 reward to recover $74,100
Prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has announced a staggering US$100,000 cash reward for information leading to the recovery of US$74,100 stolen at gunpoint from his in-laws' res...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:19hrs | 1098 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's lobola $75,000 cash stolen at inlaws' farm
The in-laws of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo were targeted by up to 20 armed men in the early hours of Tuesday in a daring heist at their farm in Marondera. The assailants made off with US$7...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:08hrs | 2022 | by Staff reporter
Zimasco placed under corporate rescue
Zimasco, one of Zimbabwe's largest ferrochrome producers, has been placed under corporate rescue following court filings by controversial businessman Shepherd Tundiya, who claims the company owes cred...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 11:00hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Businessman dupes investor of US$48k in toilets deal
A Harare businessman has been convicted of fraud after swindling an investor out of US$48,000 in a failed deal to import mobile toilets.Takudzwa Munyawarara, a director of Exclusive Projects P...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean national kidnaps Portuguese businessman in South Africa
A 26-year-old Zimbabwean national has been arrested in connection with the March 11 kidnapping of a Portuguese businessman in South Africa, police have confirmed.In a statement released on Sat...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 16:12hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter
Brito still loves Bosso despite Fifa scandal
Although his marriage with Highlanders FC ended on a sour note, spilling into FIFA corridors over a $26,500 debt, Brazilian coach Baltemar Brito has made it clear that his love for the Bulawayo giants...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:28hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Patrice Motsepe re-elected unopposed as CAF President
South African billionaire and mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed for a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the body's extraordinary...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 16:12hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Fifa lifts Bosso ban
Highlanders Football Club has been given the green light to sign new players after FIFA lifted the transfer ban that had been imposed due to outstanding debts owed to former coaches Baltemar Brito and...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 07:39hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Modi takes over Choppies outlets
Retail chain operator Sai Mart, owned by Bulawayo businessman and legislator Raj Modi, has successfully acquired all former Choppies Zimbabwe outlets nationwide and is now embarking on an extensive re...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter
Warren Hills housing development abusing prison labour
The use of prison labour at a private housing development in Warren Hills, reportedly linked to businessman Ken Sharpe's real estate company, West Properties, has ignited a heated public debate. Socia...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 14:21hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
ZBC faces backlash for airing Wicknell Chivayo's lobola ceremony
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is facing severe criticism after it aired the lavish lobola ceremony of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke, sparking a public outcry across the co...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:50hrs | 18893 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo introduced girlfriend to Mnangagwa, sparking curiosity
Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo recently made headlines after introducing his girlfriend, Lucy "Lulu" Muteke, to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House, raising questions about the nature...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:02hrs | 5478 | by Staff reporter
Emmerson Mnangagwa and the 26 criminals around him
In November 2017, former President Robert Mugabe was removed from office and his crime, according to the putschists who ousted him in a coup, was that he had allowed himself to be surrounded by crimin...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1672 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Wicknell Chivayo's lavish lobola payment sparks debate
Flamboyant businessman and controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has once again made headlines - this time for his extravagant approach to lobola (bride price) negotiations. Chivayo, known for ...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:56hrs | 1922 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe suffers another setback
The Supreme Court has dismissed businessman Mike Chimombe's bail appeal, upholding the High Court's decision to deny him bail.In a statement issued today, the National Prosecuting Authority (N...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 19:14hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Bosso new signings revealed
Highlanders FC is set to significantly bolster their squad with several promising signings once the Fifa transfer ban, imposed due to unpaid debts to former coaches Baltemar Brito and Antonio Joao Tor...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:43hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court dismisses Tendai Biti appeal in US$1 million case
The Supreme Court has dismissed lawyer and former Finance Minister Tendai Biti's appeal against a High Court ruling that denied his application for condonation in a US$1 million defamation case filed ...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:18hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa monopolises 2030...as govt extorts servants behind Wi-Fi
Local Government and Public Works minister, Daniel Garwe announced that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has the monopoly to continue presiding over the country's affairs until and beyond 2030, while prom...Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 15:02hrs | 2664 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Manyame (Mahusekwa/Chihota)
Tagwirei linked wealth managers in OK shares buying spree
Akribos Wealth Managers, a prominent asset management firm with connections to local businessman Kuda Tagwirei, has made a major splash in the Zimbabwean stock market by purchasing a combined 16,338,2...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:03hrs | 12351 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe dragged to the dock after skipping trial
High Court judge, Justice Pisirayi Kwenda, has ordered the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) to bring businessman Mike Chimombe to court this afternoon, after the accused failed to atte...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:35hrs | 2927 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's white ally in land grab scandal?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly behind the imminent eviction of a number of productive indigenous farmers, including war veterans and the reigning young farmer of the year from Goromonzi, M...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:31hrs | 3392 | by Staff reporter
Suspected car thief Brighton Chipunza's trial postponed
The ongoing trial of suspected car thief Brighton Chipunza was yesterday postponed to February 27 after his lawyer failed to appear in court, reportedly due to other legal commitments.Chipunza...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 09:13hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
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