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Zimbabwe's Headman Godzi flew South African soldiers home
Captain Simon Thalon Moyo, widely known as Headman Godzi, has carved out an extraordinary legacy as a distinguished figure in both the skies and his local community. His recent role as the commanding ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 1265 | by Staff reporter
Bribery claims backfire for Harare commission
A Commission of Inquiry investigating the operations of the City of Harare has found itself embroiled in controversy after a private company, Quill Associates, demanded an apology following repeated b...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Mafume fingers wife
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has found himself at the center of controversy after a report surfaced implicating his family in the questionable construction of a luxury hostel in Belvedere. The project, i...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:44hrs | 2643 | by Staff reporter
Harare councillors push for Town Clerk's assistant to be fired
Harare city councillors have reportedly resolved to dismiss Matthew Marara, the executive assistant to the town clerk, amid allegations that he exposed irregularities during testimony before the ongoi...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Mayor Mafume's luxurious home funded by shady deals?
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing serious allegations after a Commission of Inquiry, investigating the operations of the City Council, suggested that he may have been involved in underhanded activit...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 1318 | by Staff reporter
Mayor Jacob Mafume steps in to address nurses' grievances
Harare Mayor, Jacob Mafume, has stepped in to prevent a potential strike by council nurses, who had threatened to down tools over a series of welfare issues, a commission of inquiry into council opera...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:58hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's endorsement of 'rigged' election will bring more foreigners to SA, say Zimbabweans
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa's public support of Zimbabwe's national election results will lead to more foreign nationals fleeing to South Africa in search of a better life, Zimbabwean nati...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 08:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fans at Soweto
DYNAMOS FC are ready to descend on Bulawayo for their titanic Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash with FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.It will be the Zimbabwe soccer gian...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa: Ngayende ngabude! What?
Malema is very crafty, just like that red fox, neh? He has outsmarted everyone this time around. He can hide behind load shedding, rise in crime, Phalaphalagate etc as reasons he wants Ramaphosa gone....Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:34hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Unlicensed cop rams into pedestrians
A POLICE officer appeared before Harare magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure answering to charges of reckless driving after he caused an accident that led to two people being admitted in hospital.God...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Funding for Zimbabwe political parties insufficient'
THE Justice ministry has called on Treasury to increase funding for political parties under the Political Parties (Finance) Act as the country heads for the 2023 polls.The ministry, which hand...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe pilot appointed Mangwe headman
HIGHFLYING Air Zimbabwe pilot Captain Simon Thalon Moyo has been appointed as Godzi headman under Chief Tjanguluba in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.The pilot has flown President...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Man smuggles aeroplane spares
POLICE in Beitbridge have arrested a 45-year-old man on allegations of smuggling aircraft spares through the Beitbridge Border Post.The accused identified as Charles Mutandwa of Eastview, Hara...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chidawu leaves bitter-sweet legacy
THE untimely death Tuesday of Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs minister, Oliver Chidawu (68), due to suspected cardiac arrest, ignited social media amid revelations the top engineer-cum-politici...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 08:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD trial to restart in September
THE trial of former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice chancellor Levi Nyagura, who is accused of single-handedly issuing former first lady Grace Mugabe with a PhD degree, is expected to restart on Sept...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Couple kills baby during scuffle
A MARONDERA couple, which secretly buried a year-old baby, has been nabbed.Givemore Mapfumo (41) and his wife Senzeni Godzi (20) of Cherutombo suburb are currently assisting police with invest...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PHD authentic, says Nyagura
FORMER University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura has denied single-handedly awarding a Doctor of Philosophy Degree to former First Lady Grace Mugabe, insisting though that the degree wa...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills 'cheating' wife
A Concession man allegedly lured his wife into a bush and choked her to death after accusing her of having an extramarital affair.Foster Chaka (25) of Godzi village appeared before magistrate ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hubby chokes cheating wife to death
A Concession man allegedly lured his wife in a bush and choked her to death after accusing her of having an extra marital affair.Foster...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 14:31hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
SACU fights to attain 2030 goals
Corruption kills more than CORONA virus. It affects the hear but of society and strikes in the heart of the nation. The new dispensation has ushered in several ways of fighting corruption. Corruption ...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 11:17hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Grace Mugabe PhD: Court sets aside full week for Nyagura trial
CHIEF magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi has set aside a full week for the trial of former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vicechancellor Levi Nyagura, who is being accused of unprocedurally awarding former Fi...Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa suspends defiant Justice Ndewere
High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere yesterday locked herself in her office and refused to accept her letter of suspension after President Mnangagwa, following recommendations from the Judicial Serv...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe degree trial date set
Former University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura will stand trial on November 24 for alleged criminal abuse of office in which he is said to have illegally awarded former First Lady Mrs Grac...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dembare being run like a tuckshop
FORMER Dynamos forward, Simon Chuma, says the Glamour Boys are now being run like a tuckshop and have lost their way terribly. Chuma, who celebrated his 50th birthday last week, said playing f...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Six cops arrested for theft
Six armed police officers from Zimbabwe Republic Police, Sanyati were arrested for assault, unlawful entry and theft at a gold dealer's premises yesterday.According to a leaked memo seen by Bu...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 08:29hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole/Tarisai Mudahondo
Why Mnangagwa's anti-corruption crusade is fast-losing steam
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) launched the special anti-corruption courts with fanfare slightly more than a year ago, but a cocktail of challenges is retarding the prosecution of graft-accused...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:27hrs | | by Charles Laiton
Grace Mugabe PhD Professor's case deferred to tomorrow
A HARARE court yesterday deferred to tomorrow the ruling on an application for exception to the charges filed by the just-retired University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura who is facing crim...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor General in bid to regain control of graft cases
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Kumbirai Hodzi has beefed up his staff complement and embarked on a drive to take over all high-profile corruption cases assigned to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special anti-corr...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutors defend Mnangagwa, Mugabe
Anti-Corruption special prosecutors yesterday defended President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his predecessor Robert Mugabe for not revoking the doctor of philosophy degree allegedly issued by suspended Uni...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Nyagura shoudl be held accountable for Grace Mugabe's fraudulent PhD'
Prosecutors yesterday insisted that suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice chancellor Levi Nyagura should be held accountable for facilitating the conferment of Grace Mugabe's fraudulent PhD....Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 16:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe skipped PhD processes
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe began studies at the University of Zimbabwe for her Masters in Social Studies a year before her application for post graduate admission was submitted, processed and acce...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Mugabe face subpoena over Grace's PhD
Suspended University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura has insisted that the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree he allegedly awarded to former First Lady Grace Mugabe single-handedly remains val...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 12:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nyagura blames Mugabe
Suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura yesterday said he was being wrongly charged for illegally awarding former First Lady Grace Mugabe a PhD, insisting that the latter's ...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD haunts Nyagura
THE Constitutional Court has dismissed an application by University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor, Levi Nyagura citing infringement of his constitutional rights to a fair trial, ruling that the matter s...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyagura faces trial as ConCourt challenge flops
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has thwarted a move by suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura to directly approach the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) challenging his prosecution...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 07:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Perm sec's wife arrested at Supa's trial
THERE was drama at the Harare Magistrates' Courts yesterday when the wife of ICT ministry permanent secretary Sam Kundishora, Beaulla, was arrested for recording an audio of court proceedings in which...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
D-Day for Supa Mandiwanzira
A HARARE regional magistrate will today deliver ruling on an application for exception of charges filed by former Information Communication Technology and Cyber Security minister, Supa Mandiwanzira, w...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Supa Mandiwanzira wants to delay trial, says State
THE prosecution has opposed former Information, Communication Technology and Cyber Security Minister Supa Mandiwanzira's application for exception, saying it lacks merit. The Nyanga South Nati...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mandiwanzira seeks exception to graft charges
Former ICT minister Supa Collins Mandiwanzira yesterday filed an application for exception to the charges that he corruptly engaged a South African company, Megawatt to do consultancy work for NetOne ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prosecutors dodge Mandiwanzira's trial
HARARE regional magistrate, Elijah Makomo on Monday gave prosecutors a tongue lashing after they failed to turn up for former ICT Minister, Supa Mandiwanzira's trial while failing to proffer any reaso...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:47hrs | | by newzimbabwe
State admits lack of documentary evidence in Mandiwanzira case
The State yesterday conceded that it did not have some of the documented evidence needed to nail former Cabinet minister Supa Mandiwanzira, who is facing charges of contracting a company he had intere...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa left paralysed by a crisis of legitimacy
Last week on November 24 Emmerson Mnangagwa was in Murombedzi - former president Robert Mugabe's village backyard in Mashonaland West - to commemorate his chequered one year in office following his co...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:17hrs | | by Jonathan N Moyo
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura bid to stop trial hits brickwall
SUSPENDED University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura, who is accused of singlehandedly offering former First Lady Grace Mugabe a PhD without due processes, lost a challenge to stop his trial ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 06:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura trial put on hold
The trial of suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Levi Nyagura, who is accused of illegally awarding former First Lady Grace Mugabe a PhD, has been put on hold pending the determination of his applic...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura to stand trial
Suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice-Chancellor Levi Nyagura, accused of illegally awarding former First Lady Grace Mugabe a PhD, will stand trial on September 17 following the dismissal of his ...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura ConCourt bid in limbo
HARARE magistrate Lazini Ncube yesterday dismissed a bid by suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura to approach the Constitutional Court (ConCourt), challenging the legality...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF lawyer guns for Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's lawyer in the just-concluded presidential election challenge, Advocate Lewis Uriri, yesterday challenged the Zanu-PF leader's authority to appoint a special anti-corrupt...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 07:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura seeks referral to Con-Court
Suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura who is facing charges of abuse of office has made an application for referral of his matter to the Constitutional Court cit...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 16:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura trial deferred
THE trial of University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura failed to start yesterday after his lawyers pleaded for more time to prepare his defence. Prof Nyagura is accused of ...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gurira to break bank with blockbuster Hollywood roles
AFTER starring in the Hollywood breakout movie of the year, Black Panther, Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira seems to be in line for more big money movie roles as she has been linked with potential star...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
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