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Mpofu denies colluding with Chimombe

Businessman Moses Mpofu, director of Blackdeck Pvt Ltd, yesterday denied allegations that he colluded with fellow businessman Mike Chimombe to manipulate government processes and fraudulently secure a multi-million-dollar tender under the …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 10:49hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Man rapes three goats, two of them die after the act

In a bizarre incident, a man from Clinton farm, Figtree in Matabeland South, was dragged to court after he raped three goats, killing two of them in the process.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates Court today, where Brighton M…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 22:00hrs | 273 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man arrested for stealing 33 goats

A 36-year-old man from Hwajembwa Village under Chief Mutambara has been arrested in connection with the theft of 33 goats belonging to fellow villager Christian Zikiti, aged 53. The incident occurred on the evening of July 6.Manicaland pro…

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 14:29hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu engage Lovemore Madhuku

Businessman Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu appeared at the High Court today to face charges of fraud involving US$7.7 million, allegedly siphoned from the Presidential Pass-On Scheme. The high-profile case has drawn significant public inter…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:27hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu goats' fraud trial in false start

The much-anticipated corruption trial of Harare businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, involving allegations of siphoning US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, was adjourned yesterday and will resume today. The defe…

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean goats and sheep smuggled into South Africa

Police have arrested two suspects in possession of 22 goats and eight sheep, which they allegedly intended to smuggle into South Africa via an illegal crossing point near Beitbridge. The suspects were intercepted during a routine patrol un…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 14467 | by Staff reporter

Mpofu, Chimombe US$7.7m goat scam trial set for October

THE trial of Harare businessmen, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are facing US$7,7 million fraud charges emanating from the Presidential Goats Scheme, has been set for October 1 to 4 at the High Court.The defence counsel of both accused…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:55hrs | 273 | by Staff reportrer

South Africans jailed after being caught driving stolen Toyota to Zimbabwe

Two suspects, Simphiwe Dhladhla, 32, and Siphiwe Sigasa, 31, were remanded in custody after appearing in court for possession of a stolen Toyota Fortuner and a Toyota Hilux GD-6 bakkie.The duo appeared before the Mankweng Magistrate's Cour…

Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 07:06hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Chimombe, Mpofu locked up over botched Presidential Goat Scheme

Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, controversial businessmen, have been remanded to prison pending their bail determination after appearing before Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa. The court upheld the State's request to adjourn the matter u…

Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:59hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter

Goats tender Mpofu speaks out

Moses Mpofu, a businessman associated with Blackdeck (Private) Limited, has clarified that his company received US$4.3 million (RTGS1.6 billion) under the controversial Presidential Goats Scheme in 2022, not the previously reported US$40 m…

Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 13:11hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter

How Zanu-PF linked businessmen squandered money for presidential goats

ZANU-PF-linked businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu have come under scrutiny following revelations from an internal Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) report dated June 7, 2024. The report details their alleged misconduct in s…

Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:26hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's goatgate scandal explodes

Controversial local business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, currently in China, are expected to return home today to confront two significant corruption scandals.Chimombe is embroiled in controversy surrounding the US$87 million P…

Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 09:05hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Man (77) kills self over goats

A 77-year-old man from Tsholotsho committed suicide by hanging after a dispute over the ownership of family goats early this week.The deceased Hebert Zilawa Tshuma of Diwala Line under Chief Gampu decided to end his life following a misund…

Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 11:53hrs | 10 | by Peter Matuka

Former Minister's widow steals 49 goats

Former Finance Minister's widow Kuruneri Paidamoyo (60) and her farm labourer Wenston Mandeya (30) both of Ascotvale Farm in Mazowe on Tuesday appeared before Concession Magistrate Ms Lyne Chinzou facing stock theft charges.The state which…

Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:30hrs | 9 | by Desmond Nleya

83 000 households receive free poultry, goats

ABOUT 83 000 households countrywide have received at least 800 000 indigenous chicks and goats being distributed free of charge under the Presidential Poultry and Goat Pass-On Schemes, geared towards empowering rural families.Beneficiaries…

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe strikes gold in US

President Mnangagwa returned home triumphantly from the United States (US) yesterday where he received the backing of dozens of African countries for the unconditional removal of illegal sanctions imposed by Washington and other Western na…

Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Neighbour murdered over goats

A-CHIREDZI man is in trouble after he allegedly fatally stabbed his neighbour whose goats had eaten his crops.Shadreck Makuza mercilessly stabbed Callisto Chudu (46) of Mbuku village, Chiredzi, accusing him of leaving his goats to stray an…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 16:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

5 years for stealing 150 goats

A Beitbridge man, Charles Ndou, who is accused of teaming up with fugitive businesswoman Sarah Chauke to steal 150 goats worth $663 000 around the Lutumba and Tshapfutshe areas, has been jailed for five years.  Ndou of Juta village de…

Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman masterminds the theft of over 150 goats

Police in Beitbridge are out in full-force pursuing a business woman who is believed to have orchestrated the theft of over 150 goats worth $663 000 around Lutumba and Tshapfutshe areas, in Ward 5.Sarah Chauke, of Juta village, who runs a …

Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 19:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Probe into Gwanda goat deaths launched

AUTHORITIES have launched an investigation into mysterious deaths of goats in Makwe area, Ward 8 in Gwanda. A team comprising officials from Gwanda Rural District Council, Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) and the D…

Published: 08 Oct 2020 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa donates 1 000 goats to schools

First lady Auxillia Mnangagwa last week donated 1 000 goats to kick-start a massive goat-rearing project for schools and children's homes in the province.The project was unveiled at Helen McGhie Primary School where Mnangagwa interacted wi…

Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 12:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Heavily pregnant Woman axed after goats eat neighbour's vegetables

A 58-YEAR-OLD man is on the run after he struck a heavily pregnant 20-year-old woman with an axe on the head and arm, leaving her for dead when her family's goats devoured vegetables in his garden.Mathibini Moyo of Gohole village, the son …

Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Man steals 10 goats and 2 beasts

A man from Umguza is in trouble after he allegedly stole ten goats and two cattle belonging to a villager recently.The man Beetwell Ncube (26) appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Sithembiso Ncube charged with stock theft.It is alleged that…

Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Paying school fees with goats: Fact vs fiction

"IWE! Mbudzi munadzo here dzekubhadhara fees term ino?" asked my cousin Piri, meaning, do you have goats to pay for your school fees this coming term? The schoolchildren from St Columbus School were going past our homestead. These were Gra…

Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 22:23hrs | 3 | by Dr Sekai Nzenza

Goats, cattle will turn economy around, Cde

Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I never knew that I had such geniuses among members of my team. I should admit that I was thoroughly impressed with the idea of giving livestock a greater role to play in turning around our econo…

Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 12:21hrs | | by CZ

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