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Bulawayo housing fraudster jailed 10 years
Elliot Mharadze, a notorious housing fraudster from Bulawayo, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of defrauding eight victims of over US$56,445 and R664,000 six years ago....Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:06hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks
Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter
CCC factions gang up against Sengezo Tshabangu
Two factions of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), one led by Jameson Timba and another by Welshman Ncube, have joined forces in a High Court case against Sengezo Tshabangu, the party's self-dec...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 18:40hrs | 1363 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko burial slated for Bulawayo tomorrow
Bulawayo is set to host the burial of national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko tomorrow, in accordance with his family's wishes. Mphoko, who passed away at the age of 84, was ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko refused to be buried alongside 'corrupt people, thieves, and murderers'?
A high-profile memorial service for the late former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko is being held this morning at Charles Gumbo Barracks (formerly Cranborne Barracks) in Harare. Mphoko, who p...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:47hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
Zifa candidates undergo vetting
With the deadline for the submission of nomination papers for the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections having passed on Wednesday, the electoral committee has now begun the critical task of ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:35hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's body arrives
The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last week at the age of 84, arrived in Harare yesterday. He was accompanied by his wife, Laurinda, their children, and ot...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Stampede for Zifa board positions
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections scheduled for January 25, 2025, are poised to be among the most hotly contested in the organization's history. With an impressive lineup of candidate...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's ruthless purge against team Chiwenga
A fierce internal power struggle is tearing through Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, as suspensions and purges intensify against officials perceived to be opposing the party's push to extend Presiden...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 13:51hrs | 3716 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA elections trigger controversy
With the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections looming, the race to elect a new president, vice presidents, and committee members has taken a dramatic turn, mired in allegations of corruption...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:34hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses bid to block sale of trust property
A Harare woman, Ms. Tariro Lebogang Mutenda, has lost her legal battle to prevent businessman Mr. Upenyu Mashangwa from selling a Borrowdale Brooke property to settle a debt of over US$1.6 million....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally granted bail after languishing in remand prison for 58 days
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Amos Chibaya has finally been granted US$500 bail by the High Court.In his ruling, Justice Gibson Mandaza ordered the former Mkoba MP to d...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 20:09hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa in constitutional violation over security minister'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing criticism for allegedly violating the Constitution by failing to appoint a Minister of Intelligence, a key position mandated by Zimbabwe's supreme law. The accus...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:05hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF suspends 16 members for supporting independent candidates
Sixteen Zanu-PF members have been suspended for five years after being found guilty of supporting independent candidates during the 2023 National Assembly and local authority elections.Fifteen...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:31hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya denied bail in violence incitement case
Ex-legislator Amos Chibaya shall remain under prison detection, a Harare magistrate ruled on Monday, adding he was not convinced the prominent opposition politician would not break his bail conditions...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Dollarisation the worst thing to do for Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwean government has remained resolute in its decision not to revert to full dollarisation, despite growing calls from businesses and citizens who prefer the United States dollar over the rap...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 13:46hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya bail hearing continues
The bail hearing for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Amos Chibaya continued yesterday, with the State vehemently opposing his release on the grounds that he poses a flight risk. Chibaya h...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to bury Tshinga Dube
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to lead the nation in laying to rest Colonel (Rtd) Tshinga Dube, a national hero, former Cabinet Minister, and esteemed military strategist. Col (Rtd) Dube, w...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo 'fake doctor's' troubled past resurfaces
The drama surrounding Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, also known as Prosper Mpofu, continues to unravel after the 29-year-old was arrested for the second time at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Monda...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:19hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
BF residents fear tower light will fall on houses
Residents of Barbourfields in Bulawayo are living in fear as a tower light, compromised by stolen metal bars, teeters on the brink of collapse, endangering nearby houses and community members. The ins...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Chibaya in court for inciting public violence
Amos Chibaya, an activist of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), appeared in court yesterday facing charges of inciting public violence. Chibaya was remanded in custody, with his bail ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:42hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
National Foods to Pay Unfairly Dismissed Worker Over US$86,000
National Foods Limited is yet to pay an unfairly dismissed employee over US$86,000, as ordered by the High Court.Tendai Bonde, a former...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1161 | by Stephen Jakes
Soldier in trouble for assaulting cop
A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Decent Dube (31), along with two villagers, faces serious charges after allegedly assaulting a policeman in a dispute over a snooker game in Lupane, Matab...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:50hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
Harare lawyer faces disciplinary action
Lawyer Munyaradzi Stanslus Bwanya is set to appear before the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) disciplinary and ethics committee over allegations of practicing law without a valid certificate. Reports in...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:58hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to bury Dingani Kimathi today
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga is set to preside over the burial of the late national hero, Brigadier General (Retired) Shadreck Dingaan Ndabambi, at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:49hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Brigadier General Ndabambi to be buried tomorrow
Brigadier General (Rtd) Shadreck Dingaan Ndabambi, who passed away last week, will be interred at the National Heroes Acre tomorrow.The Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage announced...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 18:53hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Extra Valembe, Jah and Chirambiwa share stage
Families in Guruve and it's surrounding places were mesmerized by Romeo Gasa's Extra Valembe, Jah Lemmy's Guruve arts marimba ensemble and Moses Chirambiw...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 11:53hrs | 119 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is Zimbabwe headed for another coup?
This season we are living in, it's not a time for a hairdo. People are perching on the edge of the cliff. There is a loud whisper drifting around, almost like a wish among many. These chaps wi...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:25hrs | 2479 | by Tawanda Majoni
Zimbabwean robbers caught planning next hit
Five notorious bank robbers were arrested in Kamativi, Matabeleland North, following a failed robbery at a BancABC branch that allowed police to initiate a series of arrests. The suspects - De...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:11hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Timba and team files application for discharge
Lawyers for Jameson Timba, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) politician, and 77 other party members, have filed a discharge application before Harare magistrate Collet Ncube. The application follo...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:05hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Man kills 'arrogant' villager
A BEITBRIDGE man has been jailed 25 years for killing a man because he comes from "a villager of arrogant people".Fanuel Mbedzi will serve the whole term after High Court judge Justice Evangel...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:51hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Man in court over fake shop licences
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court for issuing fake Gweru City Council shop licences at a shopping mall in the central business district.Tinotenda Ndlovu appeared before Gweru provincial ...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:51hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Trial date set for Timba and his accomplices
The trial for Jameson Timba, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) official, and 76 party activists is scheduled to begin on July 29. The group has been in remand prison for over five weeks fo...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:47hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean musicians gear up for 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival
Nine Marimba bands from Zimbabwe are set to participate in the 2024 Education Africa International Marimba & Steelpan Festival which is taking place at St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls in Bo...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 18:04hrs | 176 | by Agencies
78 CCC activists denied bail
Jameson Timba and 77 other CCC activists were denied bail yesterday following their arrest for holding an unsanctioned gathering intended for an unlawful demonstration in Harare. Reports indicate that...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to bury Mutsvunguma today
The body of national hero Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, in preparation for his burial ceremony today at the National He...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:04hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvunguma's body arrives for burial
The body of national hero Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, ahead of his burial today at the National Heroes Acre. President Mna...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 03:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC supporters, police clash at court
Several Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters were arrested at Harare Magistrates' Courts after clashes with anti-riot police. The unrest followed the denial of bail for 78 CCC activists. Mag...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:41hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
No joy for Jameson Timba and his fellow CCC members
OPPOSITION CCC official Jameson Timba and 77 fellow party activists, arrested nearly two weeks ago in Harare for allegedly gathering "with intent to promote violence," have been remanded in custody un...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 15:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Public service job fair a crowd puller
Hundreds of graduates converged at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo for a two-day job fair organized by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The event aimed to establish a nati...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Shaun Timba released on bail
Shaun Timba, the son of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Jameson Zvidzai Timba, was granted bail of US$100 by Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. The court ruled that Shaun Timba was not a...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's foot soldiers denied bail
Several activists from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), including Jameson Zvidzai Timba, appeared in court in Harare facing charges related to attending an unlawful gathering, visibly bearing ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police in violent crackdown against CCC
Police in Harare engaged in a violent crackdown on Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party activists gathered at leader Jameson Timba's residence on Sunday. The police accused them of holdin...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
CVR employees up for abuse of office
Two employees of the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) in Harare, Natalie Mazhero (26) and Chiraswa Nyagumbo (44), faced charges of criminal abuse of office for their involvement in improperly registerin...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 06:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's uniformed forces urged to remain patriotic
Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army, Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe, has urged uniformed forces to remain steadfast, patriotic, and loyal in fulfilling their constitutional duty of defending ...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 07:55hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu rallies Zimbabweans to embrace patriotism for national development
Members of the League of Patriots paid a courtesy call on the Secretary General of ZANU PF, Obert Mpofu, who emphasized the importance of patriotism, diligence, and hard work in building a strong nati...Published: 23 May 2024 at 09:17hrs | 18 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Service providers stop trading in Zimdollars
A MAJORITY of service providers and shops in the country were yesterday rejecting payments in local currency arguing that they were migrating to the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in a development t...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Indian business mogul tried to defraud Zimbabwean govt over $100 million
Documents obtained by NewZimbabwe reveal that Ashok Jain, an Indian businessman, attempted to defraud the Zimbabwean government of over US$100 million in a dubious deal. According to these doc...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Jailed MRP 9 members released
Members of the Mthwakazi Republic Party who had been jailed for 36 months have been released, the Party Spokesperson Mbonisi Gumbo said in a statement today.In 2022, Bulawayo magistrate Tavengwa S...Published: 02 Apr 2024 at 11:53hrs | 6 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
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