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Zimra officer in court for extorting US$1,900 from trucker
A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) officer has been dragged to court accused of demanding and receiving US$1,900 bribe from a trucker whom he caught smuggling fuel.Kespa Chabata, 57, appeare...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:15hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
CBZ opens Johannesburg office
CBZ Bank Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified and listed financial services group CBZ Holdings (CBZH), has opened a new office in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa.CBZH prov...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:53hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'advocate' arrested with fake credentials in South Africa
In the bustling city of Sandton, Johannesburg, the arrest of a Zimbabwean national sent shockwaves through the legal community. The woman, posing as an Advocate, had ascended to a prominent position, ...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 08:57hrs | 2214 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa won't act on rand-fixing banks
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not act against the banks over rand fixing, according to Unisa Professor Boitumelo Senokoane.Senokoane, who joins the popular narrative that the president's stro...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 16:35hrs | 536 | by Sifiso Mahlangu
UIF fraudster to be deported to Zimbabwe
A foreign national has been sentenced in the Randburg Magistrate's Court in Gauteng on Thursday on charges of fraud, identity theft, and contravention of the Immigration Act.Prince Mbaiwa from...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 07:59hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Ramaphosa to meet in Musina today
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today meet his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, during the launch of the neighbouring country's Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo Province....Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 23:23hrs | 2924 | by Staff reporter
SA to upgrade Beitbridge to meet Zimbabwe standards
South Africa has set plans in motion to upgrade six of its major ports of entry including the Beitbridge Border Post which handles more than seven million travellers annually, a cabinet minister has s...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:58hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Rogue traffic enforcers undermining business in Zimbabwe
FORMERLY known as an opulent suburb, Harare's Borrowdale area is gradually transforming into a commercial hub, not only for the city but the entire Zimbabwe.With its peace and flamboyance, Bor...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:34hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Gas explosion leaves sink holes in Johannesburg
There has been a massive gas explosion in the Johannesburg CBD, causing substantial damage to nearby roads and sinkholes.Videos seen on social media showed cars toppled along Johannesburg's Br...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 20:36hrs | 28 | by Erick Matotoba
Massive explosion rocks Joburg CBD, leaving devastation in its wake
Authorities rushed to the Johannesburg Central Business District on Wednesday evening following reports of an explosion in Bree Street.The city's emergency medical services confirmed an explos...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 17:57hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
'Kasukuwere appeal defective, doomed'
The High Court decision to nullify the nomination of presidential aspirant Mr Saviour Kasukuwere is legally sound and the appeal which the politician seeks to file is destined to fail, a legal expert ...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mbalula remarks reflect how Zimbabweans are weighing on SA's public service delivery
NOTWITHSTANDING massive infrastructure projects and other developmental initiatives being undertaken in Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwean development question remains debatable.A majority of the ongoin...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:07hrs | 5 | by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development
Mutambara roasts Mnangagwa govt
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government as incompetent, corrupt, authoritarian and directionless.Mutambara made the claims in his ...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA reporters fear arrest after exposé links businessman to Zimbabwean president
Journalists Sam Sole, Micah Reddy and Dewald van Rensburg, of the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism believe they are under threat of arrest because of an exposé they wrote implicating b...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Jailed Buyanga fights South African police
The fight between businessman Frank Buyanga and authorities in South Africa has escalated with the former accusing police in the neighbouring country of defaming him.Buyanga has been languishi...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ANC wants South Africa to withdraw ICC membership
President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed the ANC has again decided South Africa must withdraw its membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC)."The governing party, the ANC, has taken t...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
South Africa cop arrested during attempt to book Frank Buyanga out of jail
A detective constable will appear in court, on charges of defeating the ends of justice. He was arrested by the Hawks Serious Corruption Investigation Unit as he tried to book out Zimbabwean businessm...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Multitudes march in South Africa demanding Ramaphosa's exit
Thousands of protesters marched through South Africa's cities on Monday, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign over the lack of jobs and electricity, as security forces guarded malls and stre...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Malema holds 'the most successful shutdown ever in the history of struggle in SA'
EFF leader Julius Malema has claimed success in his party's bid to shutdown the country to protest against President Cyril Ramaphosa's incumbency and the energy crises in the country.Speaking ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 13:52hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
All set for the SADC Business of Art Seminar
Harare based record label Zhomba Entertainment will on Sunday host a Twitter space discussing the Business of Art and how artists can monetize their craft. The discussion will be hosted by cel...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 12:00hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
This and that with Mal'phosa - Kaboom Sandton, Kaboom!
Yesterday, October 29, there were speculations about a terrorist attack in Sandton. The warning, it was reported, was given by the USA embassy in South Africa. This was my chance to witness a terroris...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 09:28hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Zimbabwe court cancels arrest warrant for Buyanga
A Zimbabwean court on Monday cancelled a warrant for the arrest of millionaire businessman Frank Buyanga who was arrested by Interpol in Johannesburg on November 10 accused of abducting his son two ye...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:26hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Frank Buyanga arrested by Interpol in Sandton, South Africa
South African based flamboyant businessman Frank Buyanga has been arrested in South Africa for kidnapping, robbery and three counts of contempt of court by Interpol and the SAPS National Interve...Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 16:12hrs | 15 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ramaphosa slams US for 'panic-driven' Sandton terror alert
President Cyril Ramaphosa has criticised the US, saying it jumped the gun by issuing a terror alert for Sandton, Johannesburg, before speaking to local authorities.The US embassy on Wednesday ...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:30hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
US govt issues alert for a possible terror attack in Sandton
The US Government has issued an alert for a possible terror attack in Sandton, Johannesburg this weekend.In a statement this afternoon, the US Embassy says it received information that terrori...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 21:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Big Zulu endorses Lobengula boy, producer LA Beatz
ZIMBABWE-born LA Beatz is Big Zulu and Inkabi Nation's go to guy! The beat master who is behind Big Zulu's Imali Eningi single, came home in style, performing to a multitude of appreciative fans at th...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Musengezi vows life threats will not force dumping of Mnangagwa challenge
Zanu-PF activist Sybeth Musengezi has vowed the weekend arson attack that damaged his home and also destroyed property will not deter him from seeking justice in his court challenge against President ...Published: 05 Oct 2022 at 21:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masisi proves ruling elite out of touch with suffering ordinary citizenry as he enjoys life in ivory tower with Mnangagwa!
I perfectly understand that life in the ivory tower of power and wealth is so lavish and comfortable!I am similarly aware that - living an ...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:31hrs | 16 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africanise the law and land
In Mzansi, most citizens can only own real estate when they are dead - their graves and tombstones if they can afford one. From the living majority, they become the silent majority.Throughout ...Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 19:29hrs | 16 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Zimbabwe's Cyber City mirage
I TOLD Mr (Shaji Ul) Mulk that my desire is to build a smart city like Dubai here. He agreed to build a smart city better than "Dubai," President Emmerson Mnangagwa told guests on Wednesday during the...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:29hrs | 16 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
'We'll get him dead or alive': Reid's Mpiranya trail to Zimbabwe
A BESPECTACLED white man of medium height probably in his early 60s walks into the hotel restaurant where I am seated outside on patio couches basking in the sunshine while surfing social media platfo...Published: 22 May 2022 at 11:20hrs | 48 | by Dumisani Muleya
Mnangagwa legitimacy challenger wins major battle
A Harare magistrate on Friday said former Zanu-PF activist Sybeth Musengezi was eligible for a ruling party membership in what his lawyers said was confirmation that he was facing baseless charges to ...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:35hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mandela's grandson arrested over drugs and unlicensed gun
News coming from neighbouring indicate that former president Nelson Mandela's grandson, Mbuso Mandela, has been arrested for the possession of an unlicensed firearm and suspected drugs after pol...Published: 05 May 2022 at 18:02hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo Prophet confesses to having foursome sex with SA Pastor
South African based Bulawayo Prophet Jay Israel (real name Jacob Dube) has made a shocking revelation that he engaged in group sex with South Africa's Apostle Musawenkosi Joshua Mohlala, known as Apos...Published: 01 May 2022 at 07:09hrs | 36 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabweans won't flee South Africa to return home
"WHEN you see a rat running into a fire, then you know that what it is running away from is hotter than the fire." - African proverb. Zimbabweans, who are in their millions in South Africa - som...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Shock as Canaan Nyathi disses Takesure Zamar Ncube on stage
In a shocking gospel artists turf war, 14th Crown Gospel Music Awards winner Canaan Nyathi has thrown a shade at his SABC Crown Gospel Award winner counterpart Takesure Zamar Ncube c...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 10:09hrs | 34 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nhlanhla Lux exposed - The disturbing picture behind the masks of the man heading Operation Dudula
Nhlanhla "Lux" Mohlauhi (also Dlamini) has been churning up anti-foreigner sentiment and bursting into people's homes like a vigilante, instilling fear and panic in refugee and immigrant communities....Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 10:41hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zuma to sue ahead of start of trial today
A day before the start of former president Jacob Zuma's corruption trial, his foundation announced his legal team will try to privately prosecute lead prosecutor Billy Downer."The instruction ...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
SA Afrophobia: Mnangagwa should speak out
THE image of Elvis Nyathi, a Zimbabwean immigrant's burning body on a Johannesburg street jolted the collective minds of Zimbabweans to the dark age of 2008 Afrophobia attacks in South Africa....Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:31hrs | 7 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Man arrested with guns after security agents raid
Police and other security agents yesterday raided three houses in Harare, including that of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya, and arrested a foreigner an...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
ANC, Zanu-PF relations up in smoke, claims Jonathan Moyo
FORMER Information Minister Jonathan Moyo is predicting that the once cosy "relationship" between ruling revolutionary parties Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe and South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) is...Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt disowns proposed aircraft pollution levy
GOVERNMENT yesterday distanced itself from a proposal by Zanu-PF's South Africa Sandton branch chairperson Simba Chitando, who suggested that a Dr Motsoaledi Aviation Bill must be crafted to impose a ...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF distances itself from notorious Sandton branch Chairman
ZANU PF South Africa district has distanced itself from the controversial Sandton branch Chairperson Advocate Simba Chitando who is involved in a protracted offensive against the South African Ministe...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 10:50hrs | 20 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF plots to punish 'anti-Zimbabweans' SA minister
THE ruling Zanu-PF Sandton branch in South Africa has proposed that Zimbabwe crafts a Bill to assist Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders and local truck drivers that face xenophobic violence in th...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zim Embassy in SA throws ZANU PF leader under the bus
The Zimbabwean Embassy in Pretoria has issued a statement distancing themselves from a statement issued by the ZANU PF Sandton chairperson Advocate Simba Chitando who alleged that he had a...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 18:10hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Big Zulu set to rock Bulawayo
The Boundary Bar and Restaurant in Bulawayo is the place to be today as the Imali Eningi hit-maker Big Zulu is set to perform at the bar.The South African star will touch down at Joshua Mqabuk...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:08hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zuma releases book to set record straight
Former president Jacob Zuma, accused of orchestrating the systematic plunder of government coffers during his rule, launched a new book on Sunday in which he intends "to set the record straight"....Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:15hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
South Africa court halts removal of Buyanga's son to Zimbabwe
Millionaire businessman Frank Buyanga has obtained a temporary interdict at the South African High Court stopping attempts to remove his seven-year-old son to Zimbabwe, where authorities say he was un...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Roki set for SA album launch
URBAN grooves sensation, Roki is set to drop a studio album at a poshy event on November 26 in Sandton, South Africa.In a social media post, Roki wrote: "Yeah 26 November it's dropping, let's ...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 19:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Darikwa pulls out as Warriors begin preps
Warriors defender Tendayi Darikwa has pulled out of the 2022 Fifa World Cup Africa Group G qualifier match against Bafana Bafana due to undisclosed personal reasons.The Wigan captain is one of...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 17:30hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
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