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When the rich fight over the poor
A SLEEK Toyota Prado VX V8 off-road vehicle makes a rumbling sound along a gravel road as it negotiates its way into the poverty-stricken Chihota communal areas.A group of people, mainly Zanu-...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 17:06hrs | 752 | by Jairos Saunyama
Who wants to kill David Coltart?
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) official and former Education minister David Coltart has claimed that unidentified people tampered with his Toyota Prado's braking systems.Coltart revealed ...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 07:00hrs | 3393 | by Staff reporter
Why have Smith's prophetic words about Zimbabwe come to pass?
If ever there were any painful words spoken about an independent Zimbabwe - none, arguably, can surpass those supposedly uttered by Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith.He is alleged to h...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 08:48hrs | 5828 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mwonzora set to tighten grip on MDC-T
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora is set to consolidate his power in the opposition party at today's elective congress in the capital where 2 500 delegates are expected to attend.Mwonzora is...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 06:51hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter
Being placed into public office is not a 'financial breakthrough'!
Having become what were referred to as Boy Scouts in those days (now simply known as Scouts, since girls are now part of the movement) from a very tender age, I learnt some vital values and principles...Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 09:44hrs | 927 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
How high-level corruption at ZESA plunged Zimbabwe into darkness!
The reason Zimbabwe is suffering by daily 20-hour electricity cuts is not necessarily due to antiquated equipment, neither can it ever be a so-called 'growing economy' - but, had everything to do with...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 09:39hrs | 2958 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa, Mnangagwa legislators united over US$40m loan
Members of Parliament (MPs) from across the political divide who usually fiercely clash over policy issues have come to speak with one voice in defence of the controversial US$40m loan facility from t...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 09:12hrs | 1078 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates farming equipment, bus to Solusi
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday donated an assortment of equipment that will help transform the Seventh Day Adventist-run Solusi University in Figtree, with the consignment including tractors with ploug...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora pampered with vast farm, Mercedes-Benz
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has taken delivery of a brand new Mercedes-Benz from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, adding to a farm he was also given for free early this year in what is see...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:46hrs | 9720 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai ally announces bid to dislodge Mwonzora
A SENIOR MDC-T official, who was close to the late opposition icon Morgan Tsvangirai, Norest Marara, says he will challenge party leader Douglas Mwonzora at the upcoming congress, becoming the first o...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:45hrs | 2582 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested in SA's Limpopo while driving hijacked Toyota Prado towards Zimbabwe
Police in Limpopo have intercepted a Toyota Prado vehicle, which was hijacked in Gauteng, while it was being driven towards the neighbouring Zimbabwe by a woman.Limpopo provincial SAPS spokesp...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:20hrs | 3208 | by Staff reporter
Mudede's son in court
The trial of former Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede's son, Tawanda, on allegations of driving his father's US$40 000 Toyota Prado without authority is expected to open today at the Harare Magistrates...Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 20:46hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visited Mutami at school?
A FORMER boyfriend of Susan Mutami and her school friends at Loreto High School in Silobela, Midlands, have validated claims that a man believed to be President Emmerson Mnangagwa she now accuses of r...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 08:42hrs | 5678 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's problem is Zanu-PF's intimidation and kleptocracy, not the country's youth
THERE is a certain blindness in understanding the nature of Zimbabwean politics and elections if the problem is mostly attributed to an apathetic youth. A more analytical view includes other consequen...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 251 | by Tony Reeler
Mliswa survives car accident
MASHONALAND West Provincial Affairs minister, Mary Mliswa-Chikoka is lucky to be alive after a speeding commuter omnibus rammed into her official off-roader, a maroon Toyota Land Cruiser Prado VX....Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 18:40hrs | 3105 | by Staff reporter
Top of the range vehicle smuggling in region rises
Some criminals in the region are targeting and stealing top-of-the-range vehicles before smuggling them into neighbouring countries, including Zimbabwe, where forged documents are manufactured before ...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:15hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
SA stolen cars recovered along Limpopo River
Police and their South African counterparts have launched a manhunt for criminals who recently dumped three top-of-the-range vehicles, believed to have been stolen, along Limpopo River.It is s...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai estate: Workers claim US$150 000
THE family of the late former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe and MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai may not benefit much from the politician's estate as domestic workers and other employees are claiming sa...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:03hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Police releases disputed Gweru mayoral car
Police in Gweru have today released the mayoral pool car which was being held at Gweru Central Police following a dispute between former Mayor Josiah Makombe and council.The vehicle was set to...Published: 05 May 2022 at 20:37hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
Wanted robber gunned down
A notorious robber, who has been on the police's most wanted list, was shot and killed last Thursday in Glen View 1, Harare, where he was hiding at his girlfriend's house.Decide Rice (52) had ...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:55hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
1 killed in Beitbridge shooting
TWO alleged robbers were on Tuesday morning shot, one of them fatally while speeding off a security checkpoint. The suspects are members of a six-man gang that allegedly robbed a Chiredzi businessman ...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
2 armed robbers gunned down, 4 on the run
Two armed robbers were on Tuesday morning shot, one of them fatally while speeding off from a security checkpoint.The suspects are believed to be part of a six-man gang that robbed a Chiredzi ...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:37hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter
Hijacked Toyota Prado recovered in Harare
A Toyota Prado that was recently hijacked in Banket has been recovered dumped in Epworth as more cases of carjacking, armed robberies and theft continue to increase countrywide.The vehicle was...Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:43hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
SA car jackers arrested in Bulawayo
THREE men believed to be carjackers have been arrested in Bulawayo on allegations of stealing three vehicles — a Toyota Prado, Toyota Fortuner and a Toyota Hilux — from South Africa before smuggli...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:41hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
African NGOs: Conveyors of national subversion?
Did you know that over 75 percent of the world's poor today live in Africa compared to 10 percent in 1970?Did you know that despite receiving a total US$4,6 trillion in aid between 1960 and 20...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 71 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Police seize mayoral car from ex-Gweru mayor
Police have seized a Toyota Prado from ex-mayor, Mr Josiah Makombe, after the council made a police report that he was refusing to surrender the vehicle. Mr Makombe was recalled by MDC T presi...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Ex-mayor opts to buy contested council vehicle
FORMER Gweru mayor Josiah Makombe, who was recalled from council last year, has offered to buy the local authority's luxurious Toyota Prado pool vehicle.Makombe refused to surrender the car cl...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:42hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Gweru Ex-Mayor holds on to US$170 000 Prado
FORMER Gweru Mayor Josiah Makombe has come under scrutiny for allegedly abusing a council vehicle which was allocated to him when he assumed office.Makombe, who was recalled by MDC-T leader Do...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:23hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Man loses 5 cars in botched stands deal
A 35-year-old land baron has been arrested on allegations of defrauding a city businessman of five vehicles worth over US$86 000 in exchange for five residential stands in Westlea, Harare.It t...Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Uproar as recalled Gweru mayor clings to luxury car
GWERU residents this week came out guns blazing, amid reports that former mayor Josiah Makombe, who was recalled by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC, is refusing to hand over to council a high-powered Toy...Published: 29 Jan 2022 at 14:32hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's call to polls rattles opposition parties?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has proclaimed March 26 as the day for holding by-elections to fill vacant Parliament and council seats, a move welcomed by the country's major political parties.The Nomina...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 05:56hrs | 1683 | by Staff reporter
Man loses property in goblin-cleansing deal
TWO self-proclaimed prophets yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing fraud charges after they swindled a Tynwald man of property worth US$30 000 during a goblin-cleansi...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:44hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
MDC mayor moves into mansion
GWERU residents this week came out guns blazing against mayor Josiah Makombe who moved into the mayoral mansion (pictured top) despite his suggestion in past years that the white elephant built in the...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Fresh wave of protests loom in South Africa
SOUTH African authorities fear a new wave of uprisings as networks loyal to jailed former president Jacob Zuma seek to force his freedom.Investigators believe the unrest last week, which kille...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastor attempts to kill girlfriend
Glenview based pastor Sande Mobile also known as Gilbson Badza appeared before a Bindura Magistrate yesterday facing an attempted murder charge after he pushed his girlfriend Beauty Madzonzoni off a m...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 16:49hrs | 81 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pastor kills girlfriend's husband
A Glenview pastor is facing a murder charge after he allegedly swerved his Toyota Prado vigorously in a bid to drop his girlfriend's husband who was clinging to the roof of his car.Sande Mobil...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 17:43hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean man busted for illegal firearm, explosives
A 34-year-old Zimbabwean man has landed in trouble after he was found in possession of an illegal firearm and explosive gel in the Swartruggens, North West Province, South Africa.Paulos Choto ...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:25hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Gweru residents slam mayor's lavish lifestyle
GWERU residents associations have slammed mayor Josiah Makombe's plans to move into the mayoral mansion despite suggestions that the house be turned into a money-spinning venture.Addressing jo...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:20hrs | 2 | by Staff writer
Land baron surrenders to police
Suspected land baron Felix Munyaradzi who is facing fresh new charges of defeating the course of justice and interfering with State witnesses was arrested yesterday, hours after police and the Special...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:10hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Luxury car purchases rile Gweru residents
MRS Naome Mashoko is a resident of Mkoba 6 suburb in Gweru and for the past two weeks, she has been forced to walk a long distance to fetch water from a borehole at Mkoba Six Shopping Centre. ...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 05:02hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Hwende claims he is not in politics for money
MDC Alliance secretary-general, Charlton Hwende has poured scorn on his detractors, who allege he grabbed the powerful opposition party post for self-aggrandisement.The former Kuwadzana South ...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:40hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Harare City director in court over US$130 000 fraud
Harare City Council human resources capital director appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court facing allegations of transferring more than US$130 000, which was was meant for the provision of water, ...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 16:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Harare City Council taking ratepayers for granted
Harare City Council's abysmal record on matters of accountability would be funny if it was not so sad and infuriating. at a time its rate-paying and hard pressed residents are trying to make ends meet...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 23:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Council top brass in US$8m binge
FORMER Harare City council top brass are facing arrest for illegally authorising over US$8 million in packages for managers and splashing millions on allowances, personal vehicles and holidays that mi...Published: 03 Dec 2020 at 06:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
The political economy of corruption
As a cancer inherent in varying degrees of intensity across the globe, corruption is an integral part of the political economy of world capitalism.So, the capitals of the western world lie at ...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:24hrs | 31 | by Ibbo Mandaza
Man loses forex, gun to thieves
A 39-year-old Harare man lost over US$3 200 and a pistol to unknown thieves who broke into his car which he had parked at a shop in the Graniteside area of Harare. The theft comes at a time po...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
The militarisation of Zimbabwean politics bad for democracy, freedoms
The military remains a decisive power-bloc in transition politics of Zimbabwe.Its decisive role has been highlighted in four interrelated ways.First, the military elite captured Zanu-P...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 10:11hrs | 18 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute
Police kombi shooting: Fresh details emerge
POLICE have arrested the driver of a fleeing unregistered kombi and two cops following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman which occurred in Gletwyn, Harare, on Wednesday.National police...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF MP's life in danger
Former Zanu-PF legislator for Mutasa South, Irene Zindi says her life is under threat after unknown persons besieged her farm last week and kidnapped her supervisor.Writing on her Twitter, the...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 08:17hrs | 1882 | by newzimbabwe
Unexplained wealth orders here to stay
THE proposed introduction of a free-standing procedure which compels an individual to explain the source of his wealth is a radical development in English law. For instance, the human rights and polit...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 385 | by Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu
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