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Who is protecting Henrieta Rushwaya?
Zimbabwe is in a state of disaster where the leaders are caught in a web of corruption, putting the young people and the next generation into a hopeless future of wallowing in abject poverty wit...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 20:21hrs | 1570 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa's niece out on US$500 bail
ZIMBABWE Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya, arrested Tuesday on a charge of defrauding an Indian businessman of US$1 million in a botched mine acquisition deal, has been released on US$50...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 17:15hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's niece up for US$1 million fraud
Zimbabwe Miners Federation president, Henrietta Rushwaya has appeared in court for allegedly defrauding an Indian investor of US$1 million in a mining deal. She appeared before Harare regional...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 14:19hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Redcliff council defrauding residents!
It never rains but pours for residents of the small town of Redcliff.We face the dilemma of the proverbial smoking pipe – burnt on one en...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 07:13hrs | 682 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police, lawyers clash over calling of suspects
IN a world where police enforcement is strict and unwavering, one phenomenon that stands out as peculiar and debatable is whether or not it is right for police officers to phone suspects.This was ...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:46hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Former magistrate in court for fraud
FORMER magistrate Shaun Kubonera has appeared in court on allegations of defrauding people of large sums of money after misrepresenting that had connections in the President's Office.Kub...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:45hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
War vets lose ZWL$300m to soldiers
TWO Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi yesterday accused of defrauding the War Veterans ministry of close to ZWL$300 million.Nzuzo Tshuma (3...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:04hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer sues journalist over 'falsehoods'
Prominent lawyer Tino Chinyoka has sued a journalist from a state owned publication for US$100 000 for allegedly publishing falsehoods where he claimed a magistrate stopped a lawyer from lying in cour...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:37hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
NetOne is now a danger to life and security!
I am one of those who have been faithful subscribers to Zimbabwe's second largest mobile network operator (MNO) NetOne.Over the years, I have become endeared to the state-owned entity, in spit...Published: 02 Jan 2024 at 17:54hrs | 5467 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fake lay-by accounts fraud at TV Sales
THREE cashiers employed by furniture shop, TV Sales and Home in Victoria Falls have been arrested for allegedly defrauding the shop and customers of thousands of dollars after creating fake lay-by acc...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:30hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Fake lawyer in court for fraud
A fake lawyer was brought before the courts yesterday for defrauding a client who is based in United Kingdom of US$50 930, which he claimed was a fee for him to process a court order that would help t...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 03:52hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Econet defrauded
A CHITUNGWIZA man appeared before magistrate Apollonia Marutya yesterday charged with three counts of defrauding Econet Wireless of US$ 5 291.Clever Manhombo (40) was remanded in custody...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:30hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Swindlers cash in on UK's certificates of sponsorship
FOR close to two years, Maud Kwembeya (33) - of Zimunya in Mutare - has been harbouring thoughts of one day migrating to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of greener pastures.A vastly experien...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for defrauding Madzibaba
A man from Chitungwiza appeared in court over the weekend facing allegations of trying to defraud apostolic sect leader Lloyd Gwasira popularly known as Madzibaba Moses Gwanzura, his house that he is ...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:20hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Fake permits land man in court
A MAN from Harare has appeared in court on allegations of defrauding six people, mostly contacted through WhatsApp groups, of US$1 700 after misrepresenting that he could process permits to enable the...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Ex-diplomat in court for fraud
ZIMBABWE'S former honorary consul to the United Arab Emirates, Shamiso Fred, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court early this week charged with defrauding a group of women of US$193 000 after she a...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 15:54hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
Reverend Obadiah Musindo stands accused of locking up girls at five-star hotel
Reverend Obadiah Musindo, associated with Zanu-PF and part of the Destiny for Africa Network (DAN), is allegedly engaging in a disturbing pattern of locking up vulnerable girls (names provided) in a H...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:41hrs | 1708 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national up for fraud in Zimbabwe
A Chinese national residing in South Africa facing a fraud charge was denied bail by Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka on Monday. Hu Dong, who is accused of defrauding Sunny Yi Feng Tiles Company of...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:43hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Ex Victoria Falls mayor jailed
FORMER Victoria Falls City mayor Somveli Dlamini has been sentenced to 36 months in jail for defrauding the local authority of $US15 000.Dlamini (53) had pleaded not guilty to fraud char...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 20:59hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's kneejerk publicity-stunt after horses have bolted
FIRST: it is a kneejerk publicity-stunt which is neither strategic nor a strategy to disengage when the horses have bolted less than 24 hours after the recall of some of your MPs and the banning from ...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 19:45hrs | 1115 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimstat director general suspended from duty
ZIMBABWE National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) Director General Mr Taguma Mahonde who is in remand prison on fraud and corruption allegations has been suspended from duty.The agency has since a...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 20:59hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
'Defrauding vendors led to Zanu-PF loss in Bulawayo'
The Bulawayo Chapter of Vendors for ED has penned a letter to Jabulani Sibanda, Zanu-PF's Bulawayo Provincial Chairman, expressing their concerns about the conduct of a fellow member whom they suspect...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 20:39hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Clerk arrested for stealing US$17,000
A cashbook clerk employed by National Foods Limited has been brought before the Harare magistrates' court, facing allegations of defrauding his employer to the tune of US$17,000. The case was represen...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:23hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo calls Biti a 'foolish guy'
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has lashed out at former Finance Minister Tendai Biti saying he is a "foolish guy" and accused him of sending Zimbabwe into hyperinflation during the governm...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 20:45hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo gifts Zanu-PF affiliated MC US$65,000 Toyota Hilux
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has donated a Toyota Hilux double cab 4×4 vehicle worth US$65 000 to financially troubled Zanu-PF affiliated MC David Masomere, who recently found himself i...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 20:45hrs | 1318 | by Staff reporter
Car dealer conned US$80k in another Ponzi scheme
A BORROWDALE-BASED car dealer reportedly lost US$80 000 to a con-artist operating a Ponzi scheme disguised as Homelife Furniture and Electrical Appliances Company.Emmanuel Chikweza, who is bei...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national arrested over E-creator Ponzi Scheme
A 39-year-old Chinese national has been arrested for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through the E-creator ponzi scheme.E-Creator was a firm that promised investors qui...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 13:31hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Failed Gwanda solar project angers residents
THE 100 megawatt Gwanda solar project awarded to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has turned into a white elephant after it was abandoned due to the long protracted legal dispute with reside...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:35hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Fake gold dealer nabbed
A 30-YEAR-OLD Harare man is in soup after he allegedly sold 393 grams of Brass thereby defrauding gold dealers of their US$13K.Brandon Kachidza was dragged to Concession magistrates courts yes...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 14:20hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bogus ZNA recruitment agents on the prowl
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has warned the public of individuals masquerading as army officers who are fleecing prospective army recruits on the false promise of securing jobs for them.In...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo duo reaps US$130k in overseas job scam
A Bulawayo due has been arrested for allegedly defrauding 46 unsuspecting job seekers of over US$130,000 in an international job facilitation scam.In a statement Thursday, national police spok...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:08hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Law society suspends lawyer Doreen Vundhla-Phulu
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has suspended Doreen Vundhla-Phulu's licence and placed under curatorship her law firm Vundhla-Phulu and Partners pending investigations following allegations of her ...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 15:28hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Access Forex loses US$260K while 'laundering' money
HARARE - Financial services firm Access Forex was accused of money laundering in court on Thursday after it emerged the company hired an aspiring Zanu PF MP to make huge foreign payments on its behalf...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 12:32hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean duo duped over certificates of sponsorship to UK
A GLEN VIEW woman was arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing charges of defrauding desperate people seeking certificates of sponsorship to relocate to the United Kingdom.Chid...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo, Intratrek acquitted of defrauding ZPC
Maverick Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his company Intratrek Zimbabwe have been acquitted of defrauding the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) of US$5.8 million.In a judgement handed down ...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 21:45hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Shingi Munyeza arrested
Businessman Shingi Munyeza has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Harare woman of US$85 000.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Munyeza was arrested this Friday night on allegatio...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 16:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man in court for defrauding civil servants
A KUWADZANA man is in court facing charges of defrauding a civil servant after claiming that he had a company that could issue them with loans.The accused, Wylie Ligomeka (41) was today remand...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born Cape Town hotel manager defrauded employer of over R1 million
A Camps Bay boutique hotel general manager who was arrested for allegedly defrauding his employer of over R1 million has been released on R20 000 bail. Tinomudashe Chitonga ,38, appeared in co...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 16:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-based Indian millionaire acquitted
A Zimbabwe-based Indian businessman tycoon Munir Kazi is now a free man after he was acquitted by the court on charges of defrauding foreign currency traders of US$765 000.Magistrate Vongai Mu...Published: 16 Feb 2023 at 06:57hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
No evidence to convict '6.9kg gold smuggler' Henrietta Rushwaya?
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) top official Tawanda Zvekare has made startling claims Zimbabwe's prosecuting arm of the judiciary does not have enough evidence to secure a conviction against Zim...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 20:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa slams selective application of law
INDEPENDENT Norton Member of Parliament (MP) Temba Mliswa has slammed selective application of the law and lack of political will to fight corruption after Zanu-PF MP Mayor Wadyajena was removed from ...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 05:07hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Wadyajena acquitted in Cottco fraud case
Gokwe Nembudziya legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena, who was accused of fraud has been set free pending completion of investigations after a Harare court granted his application for refusal for furthe...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 16:05hrs | 16 | by Paul Ndou
Wadyajena seeks release from remand over trial delay
Fraud-charged Member of Parliament, Justice Mayor Wadyajena, and his co-accused have applied for release from remand, citing delays in the commencement of their trial.The legislator is accused...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 19:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zesa workers in bribes storm
BULAWAYO residents have accused the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) staff of demanding bribes for them to repair electrical faults.ZETDC, a subsidiary of Zes...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:11hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Fraudster cop dupes victim number 9
A ROGUE police officer who was recently remanded out of custody for allegedly conning people while in uniform has allegedly struck again as he swindled a local business man of $419 760. Sergea...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:52hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Driving school employee in court for defrauding unsuspecting license seekers
AN employee with a local driving school, Leon Brendon Peresu Monday appeared in court charged with fraud after he allegedly scammed drivers license seekers.Peresu (23), who is employed by a co...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa blasts Zanu-PF MP Wadyajena
INDEPENDENT Norton Member of Parliament (MP), Temba Mliswa has unleashed a vitriolic attack against Zanu-PF legislator Mayor Wadyajena for allegedly abusing his position as Chairperson of Portfolio Co...Published: 22 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sweats over armed robberies
GOVERNMENT yesterday admitted that armed robberies are now a menace, saying there is need for re-training of police officers to deal with the scourge before it spirals out of control.Speaking ...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
PSMI faces collapse
EMBATTLED Premier Services Medical Investments (PSMI) shut down 120 of its 155 facilities last month as the entity battled to settle a four-month salary arrears bill in a turbulent period that culmina...Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Katsimberis seeks ConCourt referral
PROPERTY developer George Katsimberis has filed an application for referral of his matter in which he is accused of fraud to the Constitutional Court saying his rights were being violated.Kats...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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