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Pokello reacts to Chombo's death hoax

Zimbabwean socialite and entrepreneur Pokello Nare has dismissed false reports circulating on social media claiming that her stepfather, former cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo, has died.On Wednesday morning, social media platforms were fl…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:48hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter

Chombo is not dead

Former Minister of Finance Ignatius Chombo is alive and in good health, contrary to widespread rumours circulating on social media claiming he had died of prostate cancer. The clarification came from Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Min…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 15:48hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa blows whistle on alleged corruption involving Minister Chombo

Former Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has publicly raised the alarm over what he described as a deeply entrenched corruption network in Mashonaland West Province, accusing senior government and police officials of illegal land de…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 3599 | by Staff reporter

Chombo ordered to settle US$100,000 legal fees

The High Court has ordered Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Marian Chombo to pay lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa US$100,000 in legal fees accrued during her divorce proceedings with former Cabinet minister and ex-husband …

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:48hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter

Ignatius Chombo plots dramatic political renaissance

THERE was excitement among Zanu-PF activists on Sunday following the official announcement of former long-serving Local Government minister, Ignatius Chombo's return to the party after a five-year hiatus.Chombo, who also served as Finance …

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chombo seeks re-admission into Zanu-PF

Former Zanu-PF Politburo member and Secretary for Administration, Dr. Ignatius Chombo, has had his request for re-admission into the party accepted by the Mashonaland West Provincial Coordinating Committee. The final decision now rests wit…

Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:06hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe midfielder honoured in France

ZIMBABWE international midfielder Marshall Munetsi  has been recognised for his rich vein of form for French side Stade de Reims by being included in the Ligue 1 team of the month for February by reputable football statistics website,…

Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

'Army Generals will not salute Chamisa' Chombo says

Former G40 Kingpin Ignatius Chombo has warned CCC leader Nelson Chamisa that the army Generals were not going to salute him and would never allow the ruling party ZANU PF to lose power. In a Twitter post Chombo said, "Chamisa himself knows…

Published: 02 Jan 2023 at 15:51hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu

MP takes Chombo head on in Parliament

Bulawayo East legislator Ilos Nyoni has demanded answers on the progress of Egodini Mall which was supposed to be complete by April 2022.Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday the legislator took Deputy Minister of local government and Public…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 13:30hrs | 19 | by Desmond Nleya and Simbarashe Sithole

Chombo wins back repossessed farm

FORMER Local Government minister Ignatious Chombo has won back his Allan Grange Farm in Zvimba, which was repossessed by government through a phone call by Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka's messengers.High Court judge Justice Lucy Mung…

Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Chombo's trial deferred

THE fraud trial involving former Minister, Ignatius Chombo, in which he is being accused of duping the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe of $14 billion, has been deferred to June pending the finalisation of a Constitutional appeal.Chombo is alleged…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 10:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt grabs Chombo's farm, gives to ex-wife

Government is continuing its retributive land seizures targeting political opponents, real or imagined, this time cancelling former Finance minister Ignatius Chombo's 99-year lease for Allan Grange Farm in Zvimba.Chombo (pictured), who was…

Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 15:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chombo application dismissed, trial set

THE court yesterday dismissed former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo's application for exception to fraud charges related to corruptly allocating land in Harare and Zvimba, but dropped five counts of criminal abuse of office charges he wa…

Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Chombo ruling ready

HARARE regional magistrate Mr Stanford Mambanje is today expected to deliver a ruling in a matter in which former Cabinet Minister Ignatius Chombo applied to be exempted from the charges of corruptly allocating land during his tenure in of…

Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chombo, Chipanga, Hamandishe case deferred

Harare magistrate Mr Stanford Mambanje has deferred the matter of former Public Works and National Housing Minister Ignatius Chombo and ex-Zanu-PF youth leaders â€”Kudzanayi Chipanga, Innocent Hamandishe and Mathew Mleya pending a determin…

Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 14:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Chombo remanded in custody

Former Local Government Minister Ignatius Chombo, arrested on Tuesday on charges of illegally parcelling out land in Harare and Zvimba, will hear today whether his application for bail is successful after spending Tuesday night in police c…

Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 06:20hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

'Housing co-ops remitted money into Chombo personal bank account'

SEVERAL housing co-operatives around the country reportedly deposited cash into former Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo's personal bank account instead of remitting the money to the State, a Harare magistrate heard yesterday when …

Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 21:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Chombo in court for fraud, abuse of power

FORMER Cabinet Minister Ignatius Morgan Chombo today appeared in court on allegations involving illegal parcelling out of pieces of land in Harare and Zvimba Rural District during his tenure as the Minister of Local Government, Public Work…

Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 17:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chombo caged

FORMER Finance minister Ignatius Chombo was last night detained at Rhodesville Police Station in Harare following his arrest on charges of fraud and criminal abuse of office over illegal parcelling out of State land. Chombo, who allegedly …

Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Chombo, former Zanu-PF youth leaders' case deferred

Harare regional magistrate Mr Trynos Utahwashe yesterday deferred the matter involving former Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Ignatius Chombo and ex-Zanu-PF youth leaders - Kudzanayi Chipanga, Innocent Hamandis…

Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

More trouble for Chombo in botched stand deal

A LOCAL firm, Dadmal Investiments (Pvt) Ltd has petitioned the Harare Civil Court seeking an order to compel the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to investigate and arrest former Local Government minister, Ignatius Chombo, over a botched sta…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Chombo named in another land scam

FORMER Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo allegedly parcelled out undesignated housing stands in Banket's Kuwadzana Phase 2 and converted the money to personal use, NewsDay has learnt.The ex-Zanu official is said to have abused the …

Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chombo trial deferred

FORMER Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo's trial on corruption charges was Friday pushed to May this year pending a Supreme Court's determination on his application for stay of prosecution on rights grounds.Chombo, a former influential Zanu…

Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:01hrs | 6 | by newzimbabwe

Chombo was tortured, but must face trial, says Court

THE High Court has dismissed an application for a permanent stay of prosecution filed by former Finance minister Ignatius Chombo, who is facing several cases involving corruption, fraud and criminal nuisance.The court said his abduction by…

Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Chombo gets his passport back

Former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo yesterday heaved a sigh of relief after his travel documents were temporarily released. His lawyer Mr Tungamirai Muganhiri applied for the temporary release of his client's passport from February 1 t…

Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 05:46hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter

ExposÃ© : The rot in Harare city council explained

Whistleblower Prisca Mutema has detailed how Michael Mahachi who was former chairperson of Harare City Council Commission fraudulently benefited close to USD $9 million from the City council. Mahachi is before the courts for various crimes…

Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 09:44hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zacc hunts for Chombo over airport deal

Fromer Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo's troubles continue to mount this time under the radar of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) over a murky airport deal in which the Harare City Council is said to have been fleec…

Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 10:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chombo bail conditions relaxed

FORMER finance minister Ignatius Chombo yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate applying for relaxation of bail conditions.Chombo, who is facing charges of corruption and abuse of office, has been given back his passport after he suc…

Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 14:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chombo, Chipanga regalia trial deferred

The trial of former Zanu-PF bigwigs Ignatius Chombo, Kudzanai Chipanga and Munyaradzai Hamandishe - charged for wearing regalia associated with the party -  was yesterday deferred to August 2.The trio is facing charges of criminal nui…

Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 15:11hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Chombo flew close to the sun but survived

Chombo flew close to the sun but survivedMarian Chombo flew close to the sun but survived Marian ChomboFortunate Gora Mash West CorrespondentLike the Greek mythical character Icarus, Marian Chombo dared to fly too close to the sun, and for…

Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 13:59hrs | 3269 | by Fortune Gora

Chombo graft trial deferred

Lazini Ncube a Harare magistrate yesterday deferred the trial of former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo until August 2 to allow the High Court to make a key decision on whether to drop charges against him in his ongoing corruption case.Th…

Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 07:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chombo's bail conditions further relaxed

Former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo's bail conditions have been further relaxed to allow him to seek medical attention in South Africa.Chombo, who is facing a slew of corruption charges with the State alleging he prejudiced it of more …

Published: 28 Apr 2018 at 14:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Chombo, Chipanga back in court

HARARE - Former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo, who is facing a slew of corruption charges, was back in court yesterday for routine updates on the progress of his cases.Chombo appeared together with ex-Zanu PF youth leader Kudzanai Chipa…

Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 17:48hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter

Under 5 politics has crippled development in Zimbabwe

The way we do our politics has automatically destroyed our country. Zimbabwe is behind in terms of development. I've been assessing social media for some days, most people use abusive language, very emotional, not sober minded. If you look…

Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 16:05hrs | 7 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Mnangagwa selectively punishing 'thieves'

FORMER Home Affairs minister Ignatius Chombo must be wishing that he had been Joram Gumbo.Not that I condone what Chombo has done to ruin Zimbabwe. He deserves what is happening to him.Anyone who is corrupt must be dealt with according to …

Published: 30 Dec 2017 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Kaitano

Elikem, Pokello split

There is a dark cloud hovering over Africa's Fashion first couple Pokello Nare and Elikem Kumordzi with reports of a possible divorce. The former Big brother housemates who were once all over social media, showing public affection seem to …

Published: 08 Dec 2017 at 05:00hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Pokello's paradise crumbling

Socialite Pokello Nare, who allegedly received a Toyota Hilux Vigo bought by her step father, ex-Finance minister Ignatius Chombo using State funds, is putting on a brave face.This is despite the fact that the so-called queen of swagger's …

Published: 07 Dec 2017 at 14:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Chombo, Chipanga fight for freedom

Former Finance minister Ignatius Chomboâ€™s bail hearing in the High Court was postponed again to today.His hearing is being heard together with that of ex-Zanu PF youth chairperson, Kudzanai Chipanga, who is being charged with publishing …

Published: 07 Dec 2017 at 14:08hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Pokello at the deep end

For weeks, rumours have suggested that Pokello's marriage to Elikem Kumordzie is teetering on the brink, with reports from her beau's native Ghana suggesting that it might already have plunged over the cliff.The rumour was sparked by Pokel…

Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 06:29hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

'Pokello benefitted from Chombo's corruption'

Socialite Pokello Nare allegedly received a gift of a Toyota Hilux Vigo from her step father Ignatius Chombo which the former Finance minister illegally bought using State funds.The Toyota Hilux Vigo for the former Big Brother Africa conte…

Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 12:23hrs | 10472 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF members urged to register as voters

ZANU-PF members have been urged to take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise in their numbers so that the ruling party is assured of victory even before national polls next year.Addressing a commissariat workshop on voter educat…

Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 08:27hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter

Chombo wrong that poll date is Mugabe's prerogative

Home Affairs minister and Zanu-PF national secretary for administration, Ignatius Chombo, claimed that President Robert Mugabe has the prerogative to call for elections at any time next year.The Herald reported that Chombo said "The presid…

Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 12:44hrs | 135 | by Doug Coltart

Bona Mugabe's appointment above board

The announcement of the New Censorship Board is an initiative that the public greatly appreciate as recently, during the World Freedom Day Celebrations celebrated last month, there was general consensus over the increase of fake news espec…

Published: 29 May 2017 at 12:52hrs | 372 | by Tatenda Gono

Reaction to Chombo's 'Gukurahundi non-issue' response

Ibhetshu LikaZulu is saddened though not shocked by the unfortunate response by the Minister of Home Affairs that Gukarahundi is non-issue in response to the question by hon. Khuphe.His statement are a confirmation of our views that Zanu p…

Published: 04 May 2017 at 10:41hrs | 2 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo, Ibhetshu Lika Zulu

Zimbabwe @ 37: A pie in the sky

Zimbabwe is turning 37 on Tuesday 18th April 2017 with no symptoms of political and economic maturity. All this mess born out of ZANU PF's systematic abuse of the liberation struggle in the process turning themselves into black colonialist…

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 07:36hrs | 7 | by Marian Chombo

Zimbabwe, SA to document undocumented Gukurahundi victims

Cde Dinizulu Mbiko Macaphulana suggested in the morning that, I should ask Minister Chombo, the Zimbabwean Minister of Home Affairs about what his government is doing to document victims of Gukurahundi ,mostly of whom are now stateless in …

Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 19:48hrs | 5 | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena

Chihuri, Chombo to compensate villagers brutalised by cops

CHIPINGE Magistrate Poterai Gwezhira on 16 March 2017 ordered a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri and Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo to pay about $5 000 to some villagers who were …

Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 06:09hrs | 939 | by Stephen Jakes

U.S. calls for stronger action against human trafficking

 A senior United States Embassy official has called for sterner reaction by individuals to individuals and companies involved in human trafficking, among other measures to stamp the scourge that has plagued humanity.â€œWe as individua…

Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 05:58hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes

Zimbabwe govt to reduce roadblocks

THE Government has bowed down to pressure from motorists and the public to reduce the number of roadblocks on the roads.Over half of tourists interviewed during a recent Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency survey said they felt harassed b…

Published: 11 Mar 2017 at 07:10hrs | 754 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF sets up special action panel

ZANU-PF has formed a special panel whose mandate is to ensure that resolutions from the just-ended 16th Annual National People's Conference are actioned by Government for a speedy economic turnaround, it has been established.At the same ti…

Published: 25 Dec 2016 at 16:33hrs | 1251 | by Staff Reporter

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