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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 | | 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 | 542 | 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 | | 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 | 382 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 13 | by Desmond Nleya and Simbarashe Sithole

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 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | | by Fortune Gora

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 | 1 | 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 | 2 | by Staff Reporter

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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | | by Doug Coltart

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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | by Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena

We're on top of the game, says Chombo

When you want to win an election, there is need to interact with the people in a language they understand and that's what we do as a party. We interact with the people in the language they understand and on issues they are concerned about.…

Published: 27 Nov 2016 at 09:17hrs | | by Dr Ignatius Chombo

Chombo's company included in list of City council contractors

Harare Residents Trust has revealed that the Harare City Council has engaged several companies to install prepaid water meters in the city amid revelation the son of Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo's company features in the list.The …

Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 20:37hrs | 1 | by Anonymous Anonymous

Police officers should heed Minister Chombo's advice

There has been hullabaloo and different public perceptions in the media about the way police officers try to handle and arrest public disorder especially with reference to the just ended protests.  Police officers are held to a higher…

Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 15:39hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Buya strongly condemns Chombo's move

PRESS STATEMENT FOR BUYA ON VENDORSBulawayo Unemployment Youth Agenda (BUYA) strongly condemns the move initiated by Minister Ignatius Chombo to Vendors from selling their wares. The said move has been received with disgust and horror. It …

Published: 05 Jun 2015 at 12:13hrs | 1 | by BUYA

May we have some service please

The deplorable state of the roads in the high density suburbs leaves one to wonder whether City Council of Harare is operational or not. With the rains onset again, another ugly face of floods is certain for the sunshine city.There are lit…

Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 14:35hrs | | by Caitlin Kamba

'Looks like polytechnic colleges are being run the Zanu-PF thuggery way'

Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number 8:55pm, 11 Apr - â€ª+263 7* *** ****â€¬: Guys it looks like polytechnic colleges are be…

Published: 12 Apr 2014 at 06:44hrs | | by Concerned Citzen

Thank you Chombo for residents debts cancellation order

ZUPA, the organisation representing the interests of millions of economically disadvantaged Zimbabweans especially the unemployed would like to thank the Ministry of Local Government through Minister Chombo for finally accepting our relent…

Published: 23 Jul 2013 at 10:24hrs | 2 | by Thamsanqa Zhou and Innocent Ndibali

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'Blessed Geza should be arrested if there is destruction of property on 17 October'

Music producer Maselo launches anti-drug campaign to inspire Zimbabwean youth

Public outrage over condoms confiscated at National Heroes Acre funeral

ANC members scramble for food at Nathi Mthethwa's funeral

Chinese Embassy urges nationals to exercise caution in Zimbabwe investments

First lady pays tribute to brave 13-year-old cancer victim Adrian Gurumbadza

Welshman Ncube mourns MP Moyo death

Nees has managed just two wins

Mnangagwa mourns Limpopo bus crash victims

Sikhala invited to address Botswana Patriotic Front Congress

Man axes wife to death, burns 3 homesteads

Water levels in Zimbabwe dams still high

Mliswa schools Geza on rule of law

Manager jailed over armed gold mine raid

Dr Death's crimes in Zimbabwe revisited

Montana exposes SARS over 'insane' R55m tax debt claim

Chinese miner charged with murder in Zimbabwe

Chief Nhema accused of extortion

Zimbabwe pushes Heritage-Based Education 5.0

Sakubva Hospital faces bed shortage

Holy Ten issues public apology to Mnangagwa

ZANU-PF pushes Mnangagwa term extension to 2030 despite internal resistance

Chamisa rejects coup-like actions

The story of Sakunda Holdings and Zanu-PF

South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

Chiwenga says current conditions led to Zimbawe's 2017 coup

Ramaphosa mourns Zimbabwean, Malawian victims of Limpopo bus disaster

Social media users clash over Chinese conduct in Zimbabwe mining sector

First Lady hosts empowerment bush luncheon for women entrepreneurs

Mine Workers Union raises alarm over expatriate salary under-declaration