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Fake online medicines poisoning Zimbabweans

Across Zimbabwe, from the crowded streets of Harare's high-density suburbs to the quiet villages of Chipinge, a dangerous trend is unfolding - the rise of social media as the country's new "digital pharmacy."On platforms like Facebook, Wha…

Published: 11 Oct 2025 at 09:37hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

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 | | 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 | 200 | 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 | 252 | 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 | 196 | 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 | 358 | 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 | 490 | 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 | 425 | 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 | 134 | 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 | 640 | 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 | 1355 | 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 | 476 | 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 | 697 | 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 | 1187 | 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 | 975 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

'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 | 1096 | 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 | 223 | 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 | 2541 | 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 | 221 | 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

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 | 669 | 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 | 870 | 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 | 298 | 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 | 7 | 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 | 28 | by Erick Matotoba

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 | 1 | 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

Mamombe, Chimbiri fake abduction case winds up

THE deputy chief magistrate Faith Mushure is expected to hand down her ruling in a case Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) officials, Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri are being accused of fabricating falsehoods this Friday.Mamombe and C…

Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 17:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC creates fake President Jonathan Moyo poster

EXILED former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has exposed the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa of creating a "fake" poster to "impact public opinion."Moyo and the opposition party have been at l…

Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 17:58hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Today's planned Dynamos meeting fake

IT has come to the attention of Dynamos Football Club (Pvt) Ltd, the owner of Dynamos Football Club that certain individuals whose identities have not been disclosed are convening a meeting under the guise of the long-defunct Electoral Col…

Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:40hrs | | by Dynamos FC (Pvt) Ltd board secretary, Advocate Nyamayaro

Unfortunately, you can now buy counterfeit money online

DUE to the Covid-19 outbreak counterfeiters of United States dollars and South African rands have now moved from the streets to online.There is now always a website that is ready to sell and deliver whatever amount of counterfeit United St…

Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | 18 | by Jacob Mutisi

Zimbabwe army dismisses false media report of alleged villagers assault

THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has dispelled false allegations which have been published in the media regarding the involvement of soldiers in assaulting Mberengwa villagers.In a statement, Zimbabwe National Army Director Public Relation…

Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 18:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fake abductions: New tool for regime change

Politics and the desire for power can be so consuming. The regime change agenda, which dates to two decades ago, has been so vitriolic, stymied the developmental agenda, lately making Zimbabwe a household name on social media platforms thr…

Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:33hrs | | by Emmanuel Murema

'Bewitched' man's revenge rape on neighbour fails

A GWANDA man who tried to rape his neighbour has described his actions as revenge after accusing the complainant's family of bewitching him. The man aged 32 who cannot be named as it would expose the identity of the victim from Sibangani V…

Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe blighted by a 'tsunami' of fake news

Zimbabwe has once been described as a country blighted by a 'tsunami' of fake news since the beginning of a "new dispensation" following the largely unexpected or seemingly impossible removal of former President Robert Mugabe from power af…

Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:31hrs | 18 | by John Masuku

How to spot a fake Robert Mugabe quote

You all remember Robert Mugabe right?  I mean come on we literary did not go to work on his birthday like a few weeks ago. Guy used to be president you would see him country and globetrotting in his famous Armani and other rich label …

Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 10:18hrs | 2 | by TechZim

Real or Fake, Diaspora tax should be effected!

A lot of noise has already been made by different sections of the society regarding the introduction of diaspora tax by the Government. Different positions have been shared on social media regarding the matter, with some distancing themsel…

Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Brightface Mutema

Fake soldier demands $200 for military jobs?

A 33-year-old Kadoma man allegedly disguising himself as a soldier and duped two desperate men of $200 by promising them military jobs.The accused, Terrence Maxwell Nyanga (33) residing in Munhumutapa area, Rimuka Suburb received money fro…

Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 17:53hrs | | by Staff reporter

Increase of fake Honey in the streets of Zimbabwe

The Apostolic Product Certification Zimbabwe is worried with the increasing of fake Honey in the streets in Towns of Zimbabwe. The cities and towns are flooded with fake Honey which is being sold by vendors and informal traders . we are ve…

Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 17:37hrs | 1 | by Obey Mapuranga

The fake Zanu pf Manifesto

Like lightning its veto stroke everyone who had been compelled to gather and chant the "not holding water" slogan. Their fists hoisted above their heads while tightly held so that no one could see that in them lay solidified human blood. S…

Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 20:39hrs | 2 | by Craig

'Fake' Vacancy Adverts

Dear Editor, It has come to our attention that some people in Zimbabwe are receiving Whats -App messages purportedly from the SADC Council of NGOs (SADCCNGO) informing them of vacancies /job opportunities within the organisation in such fi…

Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by NANGO

Man pays for sex with fake note

A 42-YEAR-OLD Chitungwiza man allegedly savagely attacked a sex worker, Anna Murengwa (25), after she quizzed him for giving her a fake $20 note as payment for her services.Herbert Run'anga denied the assault and domestic violence charges …

Published: 18 Jan 2017 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bogus cop arested for searching man's house

A Chitungwiza man who impersonated a police officer and searched another man's house accusing him of selling drugs has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service.Fungai Gasa (33) of 3715 Unit D in Chitungwiza went to Florence Madzamb…

Published: 16 Apr 2013 at 03:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Former Administrator of The Ghana Pentecostal Council John Nana Antoh Speaks on TB Joshua

Culled from 2nd edition of Faith Cometh, Former administrator of the Ghana Pentecostal council, John Nana Antoh testifies of the mighty works the lord is using TB Joshua to do in our present dispensation.Senior Pastor, Bible School founder…

Published: 26 Apr 2012 at 19:57hrs | | by Stella Wood

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