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Spike in complaints over fake products

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) says it is overwhelmed by a surge in complaints from shoppers who have unknowingly purchased counterfeit or expired goods in retail outlets across the country.CPC public relations officer Felistas M…

Published: 12 Sep 2025 at 09:49hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cracks down on counterfeit products

Zimbabwean authorities have launched a major crackdown on counterfeit goods amid growing concerns about consumer safety and the influx of fake products in local markets.The Zimbabwe Republic Police, working with the Consumer Protection Com…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:54hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe aims to stop fake news with new policy

The Zimbabwean government is developing a national media and information literacy policy as part of broader efforts to counter misinformation and promote critical thinking among citizens.Chief director for government messaging and programm…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 09:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Authorities crack down on smuggling and fake goods

Authorities have intensified a nationwide crackdown on smuggling and consumer rights violations, inspecting 3,779 businesses across the country, prosecuting 419 offenders, and seizing more than 4,800 substandard products.The Ministry of In…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 10:46hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter

MPs raise alarm over fake news threat

Members of Parliament have sounded the alarm over the growing threat of fake news, warning that the rapid spread of misinformation is undermining public policy, distorting democratic processes, and fuelling political instability in Zimbabw…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

143 stolen luxury cars smuggled into Zimbabwe using fake documents

Authorities have impounded 143 luxury vehicles stolen since 2018 and smuggled into Zimbabwe using fake documents, in what officials describe as a major breakthrough against cross-border car theft syndicates.The seized fleet includes high-e…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 18:38hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter

Fake goods uncovered in Harare tuck shops

Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to root out counterfeit products from the market amid growing concerns over the health risks these goods pose to unsuspecting consumers.During a routine inspection conducted in downtown Harare on Tuesday, s…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:57hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter

ZimStat alerts public to fake job scams

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has issued a public warning over a fake recruitment scheme circulating on social media, cautioning job seekers to be vigilant against scammers.In a statement, ZIMSTAT said fraudulent advert…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:06hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter

Nestle battling with counterfeits on the market

Nestle Zimbabwe has announced a collaborative crackdown on counterfeit products, working closely with government agencies to identify and remove fake items masquerading as genuine Nestle goods from the market.Speaking during the commission…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:54hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo fake ID syndicate busted

Two men who operated a fake identity card manufacturing scheme from inside a government registry office in Bulawayo have been jailed following a sensational exposÃ© and police crackdown.Brian Veririzhi (40) and Thamsanqa Moyo (37) were sen…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter

'University of Zimbabwe now a factory of fake degrees'

A storm has erupted at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) after the Association of University Teachers (AUT) issued a damning statement accusing the institution's leadership, under Vice Chancellor Professor Paul Mapfumo, of presiding over wha…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:50hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo dismisses cancer equipment contract claims as fake

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied involvement in a reported US$400 million cancer treatment equipment supply deal with the government, dismissing recently leaked documents as "fake" and politically motivated misinformation.Chivayo's …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter

Harare Private College stages fake Cambridge exams

Destiny Achievers College in Harare has been rocked by a scandal involving the staging of fake Cambridge Ordinary Level examinations in June this year, affecting at least 16 learners and defrauding their families of over US$11,000 in exami…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:21hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter

Student nurses use fake O-Level certificates to enrol at Chitungwiza Hospital

Two student nurses enrolled at Chitungwiza Central Hospital have been exposed for using fake Ordinary Level certificates to gain admission into a nursing course. Paidamoyo Samantha Muchira and Makanaka Chatikobo attended the nursing progra…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 18:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fake doctor found guilty in Bulawayo, sentencing set for today

A man who posed as a qualified medical doctor, Prosper Vanhuvaone, has been found guilty of three counts of fraud and one count of impersonation following a high-profile trial in Bulawayo. The verdict, delivered yesterday, has set the stag…

Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 09:42hrs | 1190 | by Staff reporter

Minister fakes wheelchair pledge, shatters artist's dream

HARARE - A two-year unfulfilled promise made by Zimbabwe's Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister, Tino Machakaire, to buy an electric wheelchair for Takudzwa Bare has shattered his mobility and routine rehearsal d…

Published: 27 May 2025 at 20:53hrs | 976 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Judgment date set for Mpilo fake doctor

Bulawayo magistrate Mrs. Eva Matura has scheduled May 30 for delivering judgment in the case of Prosper Vanhuvaone, a 29-year-old man charged with fraud for allegedly impersonating a medical doctor at Mpilo Central Hospital.Vanhuvaone face…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:20hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter

'Fake' bee attacks spark alarm in Zimbabwe

A growing number of Zimbabweans are falling victim to an alarming trend where self-proclaimed prophets, traditional healers (n'angas), and pastors claim to send bees to punish individuals accused of wrongdoing - often for stealing money or…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 12:19hrs | 1097 | by Staff reporter

2 arrested for possession of US$1 500 in counterfeit notes in Zimbabwe

Two Bulawayo men, Pardon Chinhengo (29) from Barharm Green suburb and Clifford Sidingani Ndlovu (49) from Nketa 7 suburb, appeared in court on Wednesday after being found in possession of US$1,500 in counterfeit notes.The duo was convicted…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:21hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter

Tredgold fake IDs masterminds arrested

Two suspects, Brian Veririzhe and Thamsanqa Moyo, have been arrested for allegedly operating a sophisticated identity card forgery racket at the Umguza Civil Registry Department, located in the Tredgold Building in Bulawayo.The arrests wer…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter

Fake ID scam exposed at Bulawayo's Tredgold building

A fake national identity document scam operating from within the Civil Registry Department's Tredgold Building in Bulawayo has been uncovered, implicating an employee of a private company contracted by the government.The fraud, which could…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:40hrs | 2543 | by Staff reporter

Siblings arrested for staging fake armed robbery

A brother and sister duo from Zvishavane, Midlands, were apprehended after orchestrating a daring fake armed robbery at DA Motors Service Station on February 23, 2025.Biana Madzudzu (26), a trusted supervisor at DA Motors, masterminded the…

Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 14:41hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo fake doctor trial date

The trial for Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, a 29-year-old Bulawayo man accused of impersonating a doctor at Mpilo Central Hospital, has been scheduled for March 28, 2025. Vanhuvaone, who resides in Barbourfields suburb, briefly appeared befor…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 08:05hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter

Tsikamutanda divides families in Zaka

A dramatic tale of deception unfolded in the quiet hills of Zaka District, where a self-proclaimed Tsikamutanda (traditional healer and witch hunter) named Nehemiah Tamanikwa recently stirred both awe and suspicion among locals. His arriva…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:35hrs | 1613 | by Staff reporter

Air Zimbabwe's Chimanimani carries SA soldiers home from Kigali

An Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200, famously known as Chimanimani, recently completed a remarkable mission, flying under the call sign FSK150, to transport injured soldiers from South Africa, Tanzania, and Malawi back home from Kigali, Rwanda.…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 11:30hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter

'Half of stock sold in Zimbabwean tuck shops are fake goods'

Nearly 50 percent of groceries seized from tuck shops and vending stalls during Zimbabwe's ongoing crackdown on counterfeit and smuggled goods have been tested and found to be fake and potentially hazardous to public health, a top industry…

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter

Faking robbery backfires

Two men have been arrested and jailed after orchestrating a fake robbery in which they falsely reported being robbed of US$5,200 in cash and several cellphones. Richard Jahwi (20), from Zengeza 3, Chitungwiza, and Osten Makwinga (24), from…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:55hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police warn of syndicate circulating counterfeit US$100 notes

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a warning to the public regarding a syndicate circulating counterfeit US dollar notes in denominations of $100. The illegal operation is reportedly active in Mashonaland West province, with par…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:19hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter

Fake vehicle licence, insurance scam exposed

The government is facing significant revenue losses due to the growing circulation of counterfeit vehicle and insurance licenses sold by unregulated dealers. These fraudulent licenses are duping vehicle owners who only uncover the scam whe…

Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter

Fake estate agent up for US$180 000 fraud

A 57-year-old Bulawayo man, Bigboy Leovancey Ncube, has been convicted of fraud after misrepresenting himself as an estate agent and posing as the owner of a property valued at US$180,000 using forged documents. Ncube, a resident of Queens…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Fake doctor appears in court, further remanded

Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who has been in the spotlight for allegedly impersonating a doctor, appeared in court yesterday and was remanded to October 14. His case has drawn significant attention since his initial arrest and subsequent rel…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for selling fake driver's licence

A 29-year-old man from Bulawayo, Rash Chirongoma, has been arrested for allegedly fabricating and selling a counterfeit driver's licence. He recently appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Ms. Skhethile Moyo facing charges of fraud.C…

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter

Prophet in Zimbabwe jailed for raping congregate

A SUSPECTED fake prophet from Kuwadzana has been sentenced to 17 years in jail for raping a teenage congregate.The convict, Kudzanayi Chivivike (31), had pleaded not guilty before Harare magistrate Loice Mukunyadze.According to the prosecu…

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:34hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter

2 arrested for allegedly manufacturing fake money

Two men have been arrested for allegedly manufacturing counterfeit US dollar and rand currency from a house in Pretoria.Jude Yaya Oka and Evans Akor Tiku were arrested on Tuesday by the Pretoria-based Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investi…

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:42hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo says 'leaked' social media screenshots are fake

Social media personality Wicknell Chivayo, known for his opulent lifestyle and donations to individuals linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party, has addressed allegations about leaked screenshots of his private conversations circulating on soci…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1999 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe magistrates probed over fake warrant of arrest

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is investigating several magistrates at the Harare Magistrates Court after a questionable warrant of arrest was issued for Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati, leading to his incarceration.The wa…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 11:12hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean arrested for using fake ID at Ramaphosa's inauguration

A Zimbabwean national was yesterday arrested for using a deceased person's ID to gain access to President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration.According to Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, spokesperson for the National Joint Operational and Intel…

Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 08:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

The Durban ghost, Sheila. Real or fake

A few years back a number of people claimed to have seen ghostly Highway Sheila in the Chatsworth area, which she is said to haunt.Legend had it she is a restless spirit who is often seen by motorists in the middle of the road signalling t…

Published: 27 May 2024 at 21:22hrs | 31 | by Erick Matotoba

Fake US$20 notes surfaces

A 29-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man who went on a beer buying spree using fake US$20 notes in Matebeleland South province's Matobo area last week appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing robbery and fraud charges.The accused, Passmore Mba…

Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man got top job using fake SA permit

Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has called on the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to probe irregularities at the department.This comes after an illegal foreign national from Zimbabwe, Kudakwashe Mpofu, managed to infiltrate the …

Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 13:00hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Pair in court for using fake High Court order

Two people appeared in court last Friday for allegedly tendering a fake High Court Order to the police to assist them in getting custody of two minor children.Gift Phiri (54) and Lois Rodo Madyavanhu (65) appeared before Harare Magistrate …

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:21hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Traffic cop in court for mounting fake roadblock

A POLICE officer suspected to be part of a syndicate fleecing unsuspecting motorists along Herbert Chitepo Avenue and Leopold Takawira Street in central Harare by mounting a fake roadblock has been arrested and appeared in court yesterday.…

Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:02hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

'ZEC press statement' trending on social media is FAKE

The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) notes with concern that there are people peddling falsehoods under the guise of the ZEC name. The public is hereby notified that a press statement trending on social media allegedly issued by the ZEC…

Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

ZEC allays opposition fears of double voting; over 2,000 fake registrants

ZIMBABWE Electoral Commission (ZEC) Chairperson Priscilla Chigumba has allayed fears that over 2,000 'fake' registrants using counterfeit identity cards (IDs), identified by pressure group Team Pachedu last year, will be allowed to vote.Te…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa won't accept fake results

OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday raised the stakes saying he would not accept defeat in the August 23 presidential election, but Zanu-PF accused him of stoking tensions ahead of the polls.Chami…

Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:53hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Fake booze booms in Zimbabwe

Inside a grimy, poorly lit room in Mbare, one of Zimbabwe's most populous townships, a 45-year-old man sits on a makeshift stool as he pours a brownish liquid into small bottles.An alcoholic stench fills the room.The Mbare resident is one …

Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Fake MSU 'sex workers' on the prowl

IT was on a Friday when Mr Trust Dengu (not his real name) who had just relocated to Gweru from Masvingo decided to go out and treat himself to some beers and braai at a popular night spot in the central business district (CBD).Mr Dengu ha…

Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fake driver's licence syndicate on the prowl

A syndicate of fake driver's licence fraudsters claiming to be working for and with Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) officials are on the prowl and are using digital platforms to dupe people of money ranging from US$250 to US$350 for th…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Spike in Zimbabwe marriages... as many stampede for diaspora jobs

SCORES of desperate Zimbabweans, particularly civil servants, are reportedly entering into fake marriages to expedite the processing of spousal visas to enable them to travel to developed countries such as the United Kingdom for employment…

Published: 24 Jan 2023 at 05:50hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Trio faces arrest for fake certificates

Three Mutare men were nabbed recently for producing fake defensive driving certificates and selling them for US$75 to desperate drivers, endangering the lives of passengers and other motorists.Tafadzwa Matose (29), Tinashe Swikepi (27) and…

Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 09:45hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

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