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Provincial education director in BSPZ funds scandal

The corruption trial of Masvingo Provincial Education Director, Shylatte Mhike, continued yesterday with former Better Schools Programme Zimbabwe (BSPZ) Chivi District treasurer, Ramison Mafundikwa, appearing as the State's second witness.…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Municipality audit exposes 92 000 litres fuel scandal

A damning internal audit at Chitungwiza Municipality has revealed shocking levels of fraud, mismanagement and possible collusion among officials, with more than 92 000 litres of diesel worth US$138 000 unaccounted for.The audit, which cove…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:30hrs | 4 | by Styaff reporter

NHS hit by pension scandal

Zimbabwe's state-controlled National Handling Services (NHS) is facing a serious corporate governance and financial scandal, with reports of unremitted pension funds totaling nearly US$1 million and questionable travel and entertainment al…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 09:59hrs | 294 | by Staff rporter

Gweru City Council in financial scandal

A damning 2024 Auditor-General's report has exposed deep-seated financial mismanagement at Gweru City Council, revealing unreconciled bank variances amounting to ZWL$4,9 billion, missing asset records, and unauthorised journal entries - ra…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:41hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Akashinga Anti-Poaching unit rocked by scandal

The high-profile Akashinga anti-poaching unit is facing a leadership shake-up and internal turmoil following the deaths of two suspected unarmed poachers in December 2024. The fallout has triggered dismissals and resignations at the top le…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 13:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Cars bribes' for war vets scandal deepens

Tempers are flaring within a faction of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) as reports emerge of a planned vote of no confidence against the association's leader, Andreas Ethan Mathibela. The move comes amid …

Published: 27 Jul 2025 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chimombe applies for discharge in US$7m goat scandal

Zanu PF Central Committee member and businessman Mike Chimombe, along with his co-accused Moses Mpofu, have applied for discharge at the close of the State's case in their ongoing US$7 million fraud trial linked to a failed government goat…

Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Trabablas Interchange scandal deepens

The cost of constructing the controversial Trabablas Traffic Interchange in Harare has surged to US$114 million, sparking a storm in Parliament amid growing concerns over fiscal transparency and potential corruption. Finance Minister Mthul…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 21:10hrs | 1305 | by Staff reporter

Harare council faces scandal over $500m lost on delays

Harare City Council has allegedly lost close to US$500 million since 2019 due to the delayed implementation of a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, amid explosive allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and financial cover…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:40hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter

Sex scandal in schoolyard

The headmaster of Bikita Fashu High School, Happson Dina, is at the centre of a storm following explosive allegations of an illicit affair with a subordinate teacher and a violent confrontation with his wife that has rocked the school comm…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Police officer at centre of explosive love triangle scandal

A scandalous love affair involving a married police officer stationed at Chikato Police Station in Masvingo has sent shockwaves through the local law enforcement community and beyond.Officer Magret Mupinga, who has been married for 17 year…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Prosecutors arrested in US$500 bribe scandal

Two prosecutors employed by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) have been arrested for allegedly demanding a US$500 bribe from a traditional healer in a shocking abuse-of-office scandal that has rocked the legal fraternit…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Council embroiled in US$18k advance salary scandal

Chiredzi Town Council is embroiled in a financial scandal after it emerged that nearly US$18,000 in salary advances given to employees remains unaccounted for, with some beneficiaries having already left the local authority without repayin…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Council in bond paper scandal

Karoi Town Council is at the centre of a damning procurement scandal after it emerged that the local authority ordered safety equipment worth US$1,100 but instead received bond paper in what lawmakers suspect was an attempt to cover up mis…

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo rubbishes SA financial intelligence report on corruption claims

The controversial tenderpreneur calling himself Mbinga, Wicknell Chivayo, has dismissed the financial intelligence report originating from South Africa that he conducted clandestine and corrupt transactions and money laundering in that cou…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:10hrs | 1088 | by Stephen Jakes

Guvamatanga dodges Parliament again over US$400 million scandal

Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga failed once again to appear before Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, defying expectations that he would explain the gross mismanagement of US$400 million in publ…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:37hrs | 1113 | by Staff reporter

ZACC arrests couple over US$415,000 Mbare biogas scandal

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested two directors of a private company accused of looting over US$415,000 intended to bring clean energy to Mbare through a biogas project - a scheme that has instead ended in controv…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:44hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter

Fresh US$100m gold scandal rocks treasury as top Zanu-PF ally implicated

A major financial scandal has erupted at Zimbabwe's Finance Ministry, exposing what appears to be a fraudulent US$100 million payout to a shadowy company linked to a top Zanu-PF gold dealer, Pedzisayi "Scott" Sakupwanya. The illegal paymen…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimpapers faces US$13 million scandal amid Audit revelations

A shocking internal audit at Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Ltd (Zimpapers), the country's largest and oldest media conglomerate, has uncovered a potential US$13 million misappropriation of funds, raising red flags over possible fraud and corr…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 12:57hrs | 1957 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders plunged into turmoil

A storm of controversy has engulfed Highlanders Football Club following the suspension of Chief Executive Officer Brian Moyo over allegations of financial misconduct linked to the fraudulent transfer of two players from city rivals Bulaway…

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:39hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo fake doctor convicted, back behind bars

The trial of Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who was arrested last year for impersonating a doctor, began yesterday with the State revoking his bail following his conviction on two counts of fraud.Bulawayo magistrate Mrs. Eva Matura presided ov…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo socialite arrested in school fees forgery scandal

Bulawayo socialite Brendon Shoko, popularly known as â€œBreezy,â€ has been arrested for alleged forgery in a scandal involving his girlfriend and an accomplice.Shoko (28) allegedly conspired with his girlfriend, Priscah Chipeta (38), also…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo in Zifa Presidential race vote manipulation scandal

Controversial millionaire businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been accused of attempting to manipulate Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections after he promised to buy brand-new vehicles for all 78 ZIFA councillors, on the condition th…

Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 16:16hrs | 2449 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa grilled over illegal land allocation scandal

Former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa faced tough questioning from the Harare Commission of Inquiry yesterday over allegations of involvement in the illegal allocation of over 5,000 residential stands and the expedited regularisation of more th…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Sex scandal rattles Bushiri's church

A shocking scandal has rocked the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church after a man from Plumtree, Matabeleland South, accused his wife and a senior church leader of an extramarital affair that he says has torn apart his marriage.Th…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:31hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police uncover massive graveyards scam

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has uncovered a shocking case of grave violations at Restland Memorial Park in Rainham, Harare, where approximately 380 graves and corpses were desecrated between 2015 and 2024.Four suspects-Edwin Muronzi…

Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:28hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter

Multi-million-dollar scandal rocks Victoria Falls council

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has uncovered a massive corruption scandal involving high-ranking officials at Victoria Falls City Council, including Mayor Tuso Moyo and Town Clerk Ronnie Dube. The investigation, which revea…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter

Couple throws party to celebrate separation after cheating scandals

In a bizarre turn of events, a couple in Harare's high-density suburb shocked neighbors by hosting a party to celebrate their separation after the wife, Marvellous Mercy Kudzara, was caught cheating six times with different men.John Kapita…

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council implicated in cattle looting scandal

The Harare City Council has been embroiled in a cattle looting scandal, with allegations surfacing that approximately 100 cattle are being illicitly removed from the city's paddocks each month.This revelation came to light on Thursday duri…

Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter

Harare stands scandal: More details emerge

More details have emerged regarding the Harare City Council housing stands scandal, revealing that the Registrar of Deeds office has been unable to locate title deeds for the allocated stands. This revelation has heightened concerns over t…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 2530 | by Staff reporter

War veteran faces eviction amid corruption scandal

Bernard Masendeke, a war veteran popularly known as "Shumba," is facing eviction from a farm he has occupied for nearly 20 years following a court order linked to a corruption scandal involving senior officials from the Lands ministry. Mas…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 17:24hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter

UZ graduation scandal explodes

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to preside over a University of Zimbabwe (UZ) graduation ceremony this morning at the main campus sports ground in Harare. However, the event is overshadowed by a scandal involving the fraudulent alterat…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 13:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Harare Town Clerk arrested over US$9,2 million tender scandal

Harare City Council (HCC), town clerk engineer Hosiah Chisango, has been arrested charged with unprocedural awarding of a US$9,2 million tender without following due process.In a Wednesday statement, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission…

Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:51hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's goatgate scandal explodes

Controversial local business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, currently in China, are expected to return home today to confront two significant corruption scandals.Chimombe is embroiled in controversy surrounding the US$87 million P…

Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 09:05hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa ally in US$300,000 coal heist scandal

A WOMAN, who is said to have close links to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his family, is at the centre of an alleged theft scandal involving the seizure of coke worth US$300 000 from the Chinese-run Hwange Coal Gasification Company.Guta…

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 10:43hrs | 31 | by Tawanda Majoni

Deputy PG implicated in gold mine scandal

ZIMBABWE'S acting deputy prosecutor-general, Michael Reza, is facing allegations of "conspiracy" and "sabotage" in connection with disputed gold claims in Bindura, documents obtained by Truth Diggers show.Truth Diggers is Alpha Media Holdi…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 10:01hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appointments scandal

Transmedia Corporation's new  board approved by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has integrity issues around its chairperson Phillipa Magnify Phillips-Sadza and Jonathan Gandari, comprising its credibility.This comes after Mnangagwa appoi…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 08:15hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter

ZBC investigates senior 'sex pests'

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has initiated investigations into allegations of sexual harassment involving senior managers. Robson Mhandu, the Director for radio services, and Scott "DJ Scott" Matengambiri, the station manage…

Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Robson Mhandu's ZBC sex scandal jolts industry

Media organizations are calling for a transparent investigation into allegations of sexual abuse at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) after a senior executive was suspended for allegedly demanding sexual favors from a subordinate…

Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:41hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Suspended Nssa boss mired in US$353 000 luxury cars scandal

SUSPENDED National Social Security Authority (Nssa) boss Arthur Manase was removed partly due to a scandal over two top-of-the-range cars valued US$353 000 which he bought in violation of company policy, informed insiders say.The two cars …

Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

'Why is Clerk still on duty despite computer scandal?'

CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Kuwadzana East Chalton Hwende has challenged the Speaker of Parliament to explain why under-fire Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Chokuda is still coming to work despite his involvement in a s…

Published: 22 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Schools 'sewing' uniform scandal

School authorities in Bulawayo and other areas are fleecing parents by forcing them to buy uniforms from schools at double the price charged by retailers although Government has said such conduct is illegal.The position of Government is th…

Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kazembe Kazembe drawn into forex scandal

Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe and police commissioner General Godwin Matanga have been dragged to court for refusing to arrest a Chinese national who used to supply leather products to the army, prisons and police for corruption an…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Exposing Mudenda and Chokuda double standards

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda and the Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Mugove Chokuda have been exposed as being corrupt and dishonest in executing their duties and functions at Parliament.The recent 9000USD laptop issue raised serious qu…

Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 11:22hrs | 2 | by Maxwell Chaunoita

Donation scandal hits Bulawayo city council

THE Bulawayo City Council's Health Services Department has been operating its own bank account, where the department would deposit donated money and then spend it outside the city's financial system, an audit has  revealed.The interna…

Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

It's getting politically murkier in South Africa

THE African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa will hold its 55th national conference in December this year ahead of the general elections in 2024.  The conference, among others, shapes new party policies and elects members to th…

Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 07:37hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo

Scandal-ridden company monitors Zimbabwe calls

THE company which installed a Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System (TTMS) at the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe headquarters in Harare this week â€” Global Voice Group (GVG) â€” has a vast scandal-ri…

Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 20:42hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

My suspicions go beyond the allegations against VP Mohadi!

I  have been battling with the question of the power of the press. To tell you the truth, I have not made up  my mind  where the line should be drawn. The allegations against Vice-President Kembo Mohadi show the power of the…

Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:58hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

Geoff Nyarota revisits Willowgate scandal

I WAS at the time two months short of 38 years of age and a little-known editor of The Chronicle, the Bulawayo-based daily newspaper.In a building in our neighbourhood in central Bulawayo was the sumptuously appointed office of Jacob Franc…

Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:49hrs | 6 | by Geoff Nyarota

Chamisa controlled HCC hit by fresh corruption scandal

THE Harare City Council (HCC) has been hit by a fresh corruption scandal after a tender to supply 10 000 Tyvek Covid-19 protective overalls worth ZW$51 520 000 was awarded without going to tender to a briefcase company, whose owner was bla…

Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 11:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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Mnangagwa delivers SONA in darkness

Teachers vow to resist Mnangagwa's bid to extend rule

Harare chicken farmer loses 250 birds and US$1,500 to scam

Ledwaba misapplied Rule 62(7): Was CR17 unlawfully sealed?

Varakashi4ED condemns 'calculated arson for donor sympathy'

South Africa pushing to deport more undocumented migrants

MP Mangondo raises alarm over rural road conditions as rainy season begins

Ibbo Mandaza's Sapes Trust premises firebombed

Dangote's visit to Zimbabwe gets Mnangagwa greenlight

Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

Bulawayo steps up crackdown on illegal vendors

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

400 000 houses to get private sector electricity connection

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

Govt approves 5,000 health posts to boost sector capacity

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of officer

Minister's aide arrested over gun at Zanu PF Conference

Mnangagwa critic arrested in US$10,000 trap

Chivayo gifts comedian US$150,000 for 'making Mnangagwa laugh'

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