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Biti's lawyer fails to show up at court
The lawyer representing MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti in the case in which he is alleged to have manhandled a Russian national during an altercation outside Harare Magistrates Court, failed ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 415 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe grabbed US$1 million stands and gave to relatives, court told
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe forced a housing cooperative to allocate her sister Shuvai Gumbochuma and relative Farai Mashonganyika two upmarket stands with a combined value of US$900,000, a court h...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:25hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe debt assumption promotes corruption
ZIMBABWEAN taxpayers continue to be burdened by debt from parastatals which are riddled with mismanagement and corruption, with the latest being the assumption of Air Zimbabwe's huge debt, as governme...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 15:04hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 procurement scandal revealed
ZIMBABWE was prejudiced of millions of united States dollars as a result of irregular procurement transactions around Covid-19 materials, with sharp scrutiny centred on tenders awarded to Young Health...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 13:06hrs | 1159 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe in fresh land row
FORMER First Lady, Grace Mugabe is being accused of grabbing two Harare residential stands belonging to Rumbidzai Ankomah (nee Mzembi) and Xavier Mzembi which she gave to her relatives.The Mze...Published: 18 Jun 2021 at 07:28hrs | 2417 | by Staff reporter
CCZ squeals over consumer rights violations
THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has accused unscrupulous retailers of overpricing, multi-tier pricing and selling substandard goods taking advantage of consumers' ignorance of their rights ensh...Published: 17 Jun 2021 at 06:11hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Smelly Dube's trial stopped
GWERU regional magistrate Mr Christopher Maturure has stopped the criminal trial of River Valley Properties chief executive officer Smelly Dube, who was facing US$9 million fraud allegations, pending ...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 17:17hrs | 1669 | by Staff reporter
We have stopped prosecution of Smelly Dube - Gweru magistrate's court
Gweru Magistrate Christopher Maturure has accented to the High Court ruling granting Smelly Dube a stay of prosecution in a case in which the businesswoman is facing corruption involving $9 million....Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 22:44hrs | 1574 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa govt refutes Malunga farm grab claims
THE farm that Government has repossessed in Matabeleland North does not belong to Osisa director Mr Siphosami Malunga and his two partners but was compulsorily acquired under the Land Reform programme...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 18:24hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Court throws out Geogios Katsemberis' application
Harare regional magistrate Mrs Letwin Rwodzi has dismissed an application by controversial builder Geogios Katsemberis to have his matter reffered to the Constitutional Court saying it was frivolous a...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 18:18hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Bank card cloner gets away with $3m
A-29-YEAR-OLD suspected fraudster yesterday appeared before a Harare magistrate after he allegedly withdrew $3 million from various depositors' bank accounts using cloned cards.Tinotenda Chiny...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 06:19hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling cartels control Mutare
CARTELS smuggling fuel and second-hand clothes into the country have become powerful and daring to an extent of hiring earth-moving equipment to clear and periodically repair gravel roads connecting i...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 06:11hrs | 797 | by Staff reporter
'Dismiss Biti's defamation plea'
Augur Investments has applied for the dismissal of Tendai Biti and MDC Alliance's plea to have the court stop them from paying the company US$1 million defamatory damages.The demand comes afte...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:18hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Zimra launches witch-hunt
TOP Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) executives are panicking over recent revelations by The NewsHawks of corruption involving the tax collector's multi-million-dollar whistle-blowing fund as they s...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 19:59hrs | 3037 | by Staff reporter
Biti's recusal application thrown out
There will be no changes in the prosecution team facing lawyer and MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti in his trial on charges of manhandling a Russian woman during an altercation outside Harare M...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:48hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate misdirected self in denying journo bail, says Coltart
DOUGLAS Coltart, the lawyer representing New York Times (NYT) correspondent Jeffrey Moyo has said Bulawayo magistrate Rachel Mukanga grossly misdirected herself in denying his client bail.Colt...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 07:41hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Ruling on Biti prosecutor's recusal expected today
Harare regional magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro Muchuchuti is today expected to rule on an application for recusal of senior prosecutor Mr Michael Reza from the matter in which MDC Alliance vice presid...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:29hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Detained New York Times journalist appeals to High Court
LAWYERS for New York Times (NYT) correspondent Jeffrey Moyo yesterday said they had filed an appeal at the High Court after receiving a written ruling from the magistrate who denied him bail last week...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:30hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
High Court stops Smelly Dube trial
THE High Court has stopped the criminal trial of River Valley Properties chief executive officer Smelly Dube, who is facing US$9 million fraud, pending a determination by the same court of her applica...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:22hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Harare lawyer handed over to police
A HARARE lawyer was reportedly handed over to police at Chegutu Magistrates Court for representing a client in court using the name of a legal firm he worked for some two years ago, and without a law ...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:20hrs | 522 | 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...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 06:20hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Ecocash fraudsters on the prowl
ECOCASH has reported that some of its clients have lost money to criminals who illegally withdraw money from accounts without customers' consent.The mobile money agent dismissed claims that it...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:35hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Thumbs up to ZRP
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mvurwi is working tirelessly in arresting criminals that are coming people in and around Mvurwi.First was the arrest of Mvurwi Town Council three offic...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 14:16hrs | 1840 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa polled 33% to Chamisa's 66%, claims Jonathan Moyo
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is in the eye of a storm after is-suing a bizarre release responding to allegations of poll theft against MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's reported victory ...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 06:11hrs | 7363 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo to undergo head surgery after his book excelgate
The Zimbabwean and international space has been congested by Jonathan Moyo posting Twitter messages designed to bring Zimbabwe's reputation into disrepute. Professor Jonathan Moyo has dedicated his ti...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 22:07hrs | 1839 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Jonathan Moyo, Zec exchange fire over presidential election rigging
FORMER minister and MP Jonathan Moyo (pictured) has sarcastically yet robustly dismissed a belated reaction by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to his book on election fraud and rigging in the ...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 18:47hrs | 3124 | by Staff reporter
'Excelgate: How Zimbabwe's 2018 Presidential Election Was Stolen' - so will 2023, 41 years and penny hasn't dropped
Zimbabwe's next elections are due in July 2023, just over two years from now. The nation is being reminded of how the 2018 elections were rigged."The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) was on...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:19hrs | 800 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZEC rubbishes Jonathan Moyo's voter fraud book claims
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) was on Friday forced to address the damaging allegations raised by Professor Jonathan Moyo, who in his newly-published book, offers a gripping account of the el...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:15hrs | 902 | by Staff reporter
Madhuku blames lack of citizen activism for failing to block Amendment Bills - that's rich, who gave Zanu PF legitimacy
Professor Lovemore Madhuku, a constitutional law Professor and NCA presidential candidate in the July 2018 elections has expressed his doubts in the many legal challenges producing the desired result ...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 21:08hrs | 989 | by Wilbert Mukori
More grief for fired Kwekwe magistrate
FIRED Kwekwe magistrate Story Rushambwa's freedom bid was dealt a huge blow after the court dismissed his application for discharge.Rushambwa (48) was arrested last year together with the Cler...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:06hrs | 1123 | by Staff reporter
If we want Zimbabwean youth to register to vote, then include a 'None of the above' option on ballot paper!
I am always intrigued, and oftentimes bemused, witnessing the concerted efforts by many sections of Zimbabwean's society, in their energetic attempts in urging the country's youth to register to vote....Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 20:10hrs | 435 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ex-ZBC boss trial hits snag
The trial of Former ZBC acting chief executive Wisdom Hombarume on charges of fraud, criminal abuse of office and smuggling involving over US$6 700 has hit a brick wall following indications that the ...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 18:07hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Former River Valley 'fraudster' workers on police wanted list
Three men who were convicted of defrauding Gweru businesswoman Smelly Dube's property development company, River Valley, but went at large after being released on bail pending appeal have been placed ...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 12:55hrs | 853 | by Paul Ndou
Are ZANU PF and MDC shameful governance failures proving Rhodesia's Smith right that Blacks not ready to govern themselves?
There are issues that are so emotive and sensitive, that even I try my best not to provoke them unnecessarily - or, at least, tread very carefully, being alive to their potential explosiveness - nonet...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:21hrs | 2052 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Prosecutor quits as Zacc probe starts
BULAWAYO prosecutor Thobekani Nyathi, who was implicated in an alleged corrupt activity involving principal public prosecutor Chris Mutangadura, reportedly resigned after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption ...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:23hrs | 1583 | by Staff report
New York Times correspondent denied bail in Zimbabwe
A BULAWAYO magistrate Monday denied bail to New York Times correspondent Jeffrey Moyo and a Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) staffer Thabang Manhika.In her ruling, Magistrate Rachel Mukanga sai...Published: 31 May 2021 at 18:57hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's trial deferred as lawyer is involved in car accident
The trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko on criminal abuse of office charges failed to continue today following indications that his lawyer Mr Zibusiso Ncube was involved in a car acciden...Published: 31 May 2021 at 18:55hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Foreign journalists with fake accreditation deported
THE Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has said it operates in a transparent and accountable manner guided by the law and is calling on both local and foreign Press to respect laws of the country while c...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:35hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
We're genuine: Gweru flight school
A GWERU-BASED private aviation school, Zimbabwe Flight Centre Academy (ZFCA), has rubbished reports that it was a bogus institution, accusing its competitors of leading the smear campaign.ZFCA...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:16hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Why isn't ZANU PF 'old guard' fiercely pushing for govt to provide decent wages to workers and retirees?
In this gravely depressing Zimbabwe economic, political, and social environment, one always welcomes some stress- releasing events, that make us laugh and forget our misery - no wonder most Zimbabwean...Published: 28 May 2021 at 09:07hrs | 1479 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZACC tackles Deeds Office graft
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), seeing a flood of fraud and corruption cases involving fake or stolen title deeds, or duplicate deeds has embarked on a series of awareness campaigns at...Published: 28 May 2021 at 07:38hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Name-dropping in Zimbabwe proves prevalence of corruption at highest levels of power
To be quite honest, before a few years ago, I had no idea of the existence of the word "name-dropping" - not until it was popularized in this so-called "Second Republic", as it was transformed into a ...Published: 27 May 2021 at 13:37hrs | 713 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Identity theft a reality, be on high alert
IN the past few days, a crime alert message went viral on social media platforms warning of identity theft.The truth of the matter is, your identity can be stolen in so many different ways. To...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:19hrs | 669 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Multi-million dollar whistleblowing corruption scandal rocks Zimra
MASSIVE corruption - which has dragged on for years - is rocking the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra)'s multi-million-dollar whistle-blower fund which the tax collector's senior officials are lootin...Published: 26 May 2021 at 16:23hrs | 3146 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T polling agents still unpaid for 2018 election
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora is agonising over outstanding allowances owed to thousands of polling agents hired by the party across the country for the disputed 2018 general election.Mwonzora...Published: 26 May 2021 at 16:20hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Zuma says 'Not guilty' - nails CIA linked prosecutor
More than a decade after former president Jacob Zuma was served with an indictment accusing him of fraud and corruption, he was finally able to enter a plea at the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Wedne...Published: 26 May 2021 at 15:41hrs | 842 | by Des Erasmus
Zuma exposes prosecutor linked to CIA spies
Former president Jacob Zuma has accused prosecutor Billy Downer of turning his criminal case into "a personal legacy project of his own".Inside the Pietermaritzburg High Court, while Advocate ...Published: 26 May 2021 at 14:58hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter
Former NMB employees approach Supreme Court
FIVE former NMB employees have approached Supreme Court registrar demanding the release of a judgment reserved three years ago in a case where their employer challenged their reinstatement.The...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:24hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
State to respond to Chombo application
THE State was on Monday told to take seriously proceedings into the matter in which former Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo is accused of corruptly parcelling out State land and duping home-seekers th...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:20hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Zacc boss in graft storm
THE Zimbabwe Anti Commission (Zacc) chairperson Justice Loice MatandaMoyo has been caught in the eye of a storm after she allegedly ordered the release of top National Prosecuting Agency (NPA) officia...Published: 24 May 2021 at 06:53hrs | 4871 | by Staff reporter
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