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Mnangagwa is attempting to mask his intentions to extend his time in office. Deep down, he wishes to extend his tenure, but he is unable to express this publicly and prefers to seem to obey the Consti...Published: 55 mins ago | 49 | by Leonard Koni
'There is no friction between Zanu PF and CCC!' boasted Mnangagwa
In Zimbabwe there is no friction between Zanu PF and the opposition party!" Mnangagwa boasted at the festive party held at his Kwe kwe farm to celebrate that Zanu PF and CCC opposition MPs had agreed ...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:27hrs | 298 | by Wilbert Mukori
Bulawayo shoppers fall victim to fraudulent 'runner' scheme
Bulawayo residents were left reeling after falling victim to a fraudulent scheme involving a self-proclaimed South African-based "runner" who lured unsuspecting shoppers with promises of delivering go...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:22hrs | 2498 | by Staff reporter
'There is only one CCC, led by Welshman Ncube'
The Welshman Ncube-led faction of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has declared itself the sole legitimate authority within the party as internal power struggles continue to fragment Zimbabwe'...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:36hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Timba slams Welshman Ncube
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) factional disputes continue to deepen, with Jameson Timba, leader of one faction, accusing former ally Welshman Ncube of leveraging his faction's legal battles ...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 18:30hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Timba accuses Welshman Ncube of hijacking CCC legal victories
The ongoing factional disputes within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have escalated, with CCC faction leader Jameson Timba accusing his former colleague, Welshman Ncube, of leveraging his leg...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:34hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Different Types of Forex Brokers
Different Types of Forex Brokers The foreign exchange market is a global, decentralized marketplace where currencies are traded. This i...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 16:16hrs | 388 | by Staff Reporter
Tshabangu gives Ncube headache
The Welshman Ncube-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction has issued a stern warning to self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu, condemning his recent appointments and thr...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 14:40hrs | 2423 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu defies critics with fresh appointments
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) self-appointed secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu has announced new senior appointments within the fractured opposition party, asserting his authority amid ongoing...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 14:38hrs | 2281 | by Staff reporter
Haddon and Sly, Amaya Mall shut in latest Zimra crackdown
Scores of traders operating at Haddon and Sly Building and Amaya Mall in Bulawayo's central business district were locked out yesterday after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) closed the premises...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:18hrs | 12622 | by Staff reporter
Ex-NetOne employee charged with US$18,666 fraud
A former NetOne employee, Takudzwashe Malamulo, has been arraigned on charges of defrauding the telecommunications giant of US$18,666 and ZWL$14,430,529 through fraudulent requisitions.Malamul...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:13hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter
Chinese woman up for US$160,000 fraud in Zimbabwe
A 68-year-old Chinese woman, Li Quiyi, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a fellow national of US$160 000 in a fake lithium export licensing deal. Li reportedly used the influence of high-prof...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:46hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
SADC's compromised chairmanship failing the people of Mozambique
The recent elections held on October 9 in Mozambique have proven to be a significant turning point in the country's history, but not for the reasons the Southern African Development Community (SADC) w...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 16:59hrs | 1236 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harare travel agency implicated in scam
A Harare travel agency, Five Bulls Leisure, its director Tichatonga Mudzonga (55), and employee Eve Tsvangira (29), have been accused of defrauding a client of US$17,364 through a fraudulent holiday p...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:11hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ruling elite should declare their sources of wealth
To say I was shocked would be an understatement when I came across a report detailing the extraordinary wealth of Zimbabwe's ruling elite. The report claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 793 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean Nationals are a target of international cyber criminals
As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | 307 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Cross-border transporter arrested over copper cables
A South Africa-based cross-border transporter, Bongisani Ndlovu (44), was arrested on December 13 after he was found in possession of copper cables near the Gwanda Lithium Mine in the Mandihongola are...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:44hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa to Spend Xmas, New Year Behind Bars
Self-imposed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested on Monday, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after being committed to remand prison for a mental health evaluation by...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1377 | by Dickson Bandera
Minister Raj Modi's liquor outlet closed amid smuggling clampdown
The Zimbabwean government has shut down a liquor outlet owned by Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, in Bulawayo as part of a nationwide operation targeting smuggled goods. The closure...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 15:20hrs | 2128 | by Staff reporter
Gunshots as Zanu-PF youths fight over gold claim
Violent clashes broke out in Goromonzi North on Wednesday following a dispute over a newly discovered gold deposit at Lonely Park Farm, owned by Antony Retzlarf. The unrest was sparked by Zanu-PF yout...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:40hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
US, UK sanction Gold Mafia linked dealer
The United States and Britain imposed sanctions on several individuals and businesses linked to global gold smuggling and money laundering networks, with Zimbabwean businessman Kamlesh Pattni at the c...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:08hrs | 962 | by Staff reporter
Businessman removed from remand
Kadoma businessman Believe Guta, who was arrested amid his challenge against former judge Webster Chinamhora's controversial judgments, has been removed from remand after a court ruling that the evide...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:58hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Robber searches for cash in woman's privates
A Beitbridge woman testified this week about a horrifying ordeal during which an armed robber allegedly sexually assaulted her while searching for money during a robbery. The accused, Azion Kosiwe, is...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:54hrs | 889 | by Staff reporter
Nandi-Ndaitwah elected as Namibia's first woman president
Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia's fifth president, making history as the country's first woman to hold this position.She won with 638 560 votes, followe...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Qoki Zindlovukazi wins in court
A group of women who claimed to have contributed funds towards the purchase of a property in Bulawayo has suffered a setback in their legal battle, as the High Court of Zimbabwe dismissed their applic...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 10:19hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Namibia opposition has a responsibility from sponsors to challenge the results
Namibia's main opposition party has said it will not recognise results from this week's general election, where there have been logistical problems and voting was extended in several places.In...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:07hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
The responsibility of journalism: Upholding ethics and avoiding the perils of falsehoods
Journalism is often referred to as the "fourth estate," a powerful institution that serves as the watchdog of society. In a democratic system, the media is tasked with the duty of informing, educating...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 14:59hrs | 53 | by Innocent Mujeri
Lawyer in court for US$180,000 fraud
A prominent Harare lawyer, Emmanuel Makanyera Mukwewa, has been charged with fraud following a botched land deal that allegedly cost an unsuspecting buyer US$180,000.Mukwewa, a senior partner ...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 1614 | by Staff reporter
Mugodhi apostolic sect leader dies
Tony Sigauke, the acting bishop of Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church (MAFC), has passed away at the age of 88. Sigauke, who had been serving as the church's acting bishop since 2019, died of natural caus...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
Professor Welshman Ncube biting the hand that fed him?
HIGH COURT YET TO DECIDE WHICH IS THE LAWFUL CCC IN HCH 6872/23: ONE WHOSE MAIN DEPONENT IS JAMESON TIMBA OR ONE WHOSE ONLY DEPONENT IS SENGEZO TSHABANGU.Will the real or lawful CCC please sta...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 14:38hrs | 1097 | by Jonathan Moyo
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...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:19hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean accountant in R17m theft from Joburg non-profit entity
A ZIMBABWEAN accountant is in trouble for the theft of over R17 million from his former employer, Johannesburg-based non-profit company Education and Training Unit (ETU), over a period of six years....Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:01hrs | 2560 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grapples with surge of dangerous fake and illicit alcohol
Zimbabwe is facing a major public health crisis as dangerous and illicit alcohol floods cities like Bulawayo. Among the most notorious is "njengu," a highly potent brew produced in makeshift backyard ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:53hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Sadc ignores Mozambique civil unrest
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) held an extraordinary summit in Harare yesterday, where regional leaders largely overlooked the ongoing civil unrest in Mozambique, which has erupted ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:34hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Couple linked to US$130,000 UK, Canada, Ireland job scam
Police in Bulawayo are urging the public to come forward with any information regarding the whereabouts of Gwendolyn and Melusi Ndlovu, a couple wanted in connection with a series of fraud cases that ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:25hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 4438 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Change will not come from participating in more rigged elections, protests, etc. We have been down all these rabbit holes
"Winds of change don't blow automatically: Zimbabweans need to fearlessly stand up against oppression," argued Tendai Ruben Mbofana in his blog, mbofanatendairuben.news.blog. "In recent y...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:28hrs | 1100 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mugodhi's son loses Supreme Court appeal ending power wrangle
Washington Mugodhi, the son of the late Bishop Tadeu Mugodhi of the Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church (MAFC), has suffered another legal blow after the Supreme Court dismissed his appeal against a High C...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 18:21hrs | 1019 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka gets back his house at last!
Zimbabwe's first Minister of Education, Dr. Dzingai Mutumbuka, has reclaimed ownership of his Chisipite residence following a protracted legal dispute stemming from a fraudulent title deed scheme....Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 3663 | by Staff reporter
Why Botswana's shift has Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF on edge
As the region and the continent at large continue to digest the outcome of the recent Botswana elections and their ramifications reverberate across borders, a bigger debate is unfolding on the changin...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 14:39hrs | 1257 | by Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
Madzibaba faces motor vehicle theft charge
Collet Tavengwa, a member of the Johanne Masowe YeChishanu Apostolic sect in Marondera, appeared in court on Tuesday, facing charges of motor vehicle theft. The 40-year-old is accused of fraudulently ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:50hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Desperate Zimbabweans fleeced of US$47 000 on promise of UK jobs
The high unemployment rate in Zimbabwe has left many desperate for opportunities, and fraudsters are taking advantage of this vulnerability by offering fake job placements abroad. In the latest scam t...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:03hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe foreign currency reserves rise to US$500m
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves backing its local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), have surged past US$500 million, tripling the total amount of ZiG in circulation. This development is expected...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:41hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
South Africans lost R1 billion to digital banking fraud
Money lost by South Africans to digital banking fraud increased from R735,000 in 2022 to R1.1 billion in 2023 - a 47% increase.This is according to the South African Banking Risk Centre's (Sab...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:33hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
A tale of two southern African countries: Botswana's smooth transition of power vs. Mozambique's election crisis
In the heart of Southern Africa, two nations that share geographical proximity and a common colonial past are experiencing starkly different political realities. While Botswana, today, celebra...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 272 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kamambo acquitted of fraud charges
Former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executives Felton Kamambo, Philemon Machana, Stanley Chapeta, Joseph Mamutse, and Brighton Malandule have been acquitted of fraud charges following a length...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Mozambican must exercise maximum force to put an end to these disruptions
The Mozambican state leadership must exercise maximum force to put an end to these disruptions and uphold the stability of the state and SADC region. It is completely unacceptable for a politician who...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 14:00hrs | 840 | by Dereck Goto
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott by Jaravaza is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 14:41hrs | 611 | by Ezra Tshisa
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 10:35hrs | 992 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
Manager in court over ghost workers
Tinashe Madzima, a human resources manager at Livetouch Investments Private Limited, appeared in court on Tuesday facing fraud charges after allegedly creating fictitious employee accounts to defraud ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:50hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
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