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Man loses US$65,000 in stand scam
Simbarashe Mwanandimai, a 43-year-old director of EDI Resources from Borrowdale, appeared before Harare Magistrates' Court facing allegations of defrauding a home-seeker of US$65,500 by selling a resi...Published: 30 May 2025 at 09:01hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei co-option will enrich ruling party, says Mutsvangwa
The proposed co-option of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei into the Zanu-PF Central Committee is set to strengthen the party's business interests, ensuring closer alignment with the economic sector, a ...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 08:46hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe migrants creating jobs, saving lives in SA
For Butholezwe Nyathi, saving lives is more than just a career; it's a mission that transcends borders. At 45 years old, the Matabeleland South native's journey took a dramatic turn in 2003 when he le...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teacher in SA court over salary
A Zimbabwean lecturer based in South Africa, Nhlanhla Moses Ncube, has filed a lawsuit against his employer, claiming he has been underpaid for the past six years. Originally from Nkayi in Matabelelan...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF top official dupes land seeker of US$4 million
A top Zanu-PF official based in Mashonaland East was Monday dragged to court to answer to four fraud charges involving US$4 million which was allegedly stolen from a Harare land seeker in multiple fak...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:15hrs | 1927 | by Staff reporter
Army Colonel in court for theft
A HARARE woman who masqueraded as a Zimbabwe National Army colonel and defrauded people of cash together with her husband has appeared in court.Anyway Mauru appeared before Harare magistrate M...Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 11:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Scammed by Zimbabweans in the diaspora, job seekers lose fortunes
ARMED with a smartphone, a lone vigilante confronts an alleged scammer in Birmingham, United Kingdom clicks "record" on the device and demands that the woman pays back thousands of British pounds that...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:53hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Swindlers cash in on UK's certificates of sponsorship
FOR close to two years, Maud Kwembeya (33) - of Zimunya in Mutare - has been harbouring thoughts of one day migrating to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of greener pastures.A vastly experien...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Ex Victoria Falls mayor jailed
FORMER Victoria Falls City mayor Somveli Dlamini has been sentenced to 36 months in jail for defrauding the local authority of $US15 000.Dlamini (53) had pleaded not guilty to fraud char...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 20:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt ducking responsibility by urging new graduates to start companies!
I remember soon after graduating from journalism school in 1998, I was so eager to be my own boss, such that I implored my parents to help establish a newspaper for me. I had always been passi...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:14hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean man arrested for selling fake birth certificates, asylum documents
The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) apprehended a 41-year-old Zimbabwean man suspected of possessing fraudulent documents in the Tsakane area.According to EMPD spokesperson Lieutenan...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:06hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Statement on Mangaliso Ndlovu's insensitive and violence-laden utterances
The inflammatory, violence-laden and dangerously insensitive utterances by one ZANU PF chairperson for Matabeleland South, Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, in which he referred to one opposition party as ...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 16:03hrs | 27 | by Freedom Alliance
Zhakata arrested
A Chitungwiza man faces fraud charges for allegedly conning a home seeker out of $20,000 by selling him a stand that belonged to someone else.Tendai Desmond Zhakata, 43, appeared in court this...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 17:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean politics in generational transition
It seems there is a growth in the number of younger candidates being nominated to represent the parties in the upcoming polls.ONE of the most stubborn facts is that the old die, and the new are bo...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 2 | by Ntando Dumani
Ndebele man harassed for tribal origin
A Ndebele-speaking man from Domboshava says he faces constant harassment from some locals who are demanding that he goes back to Matebeleland. This emerged at the Harare magistrate court ...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
SA's scrap of special work permits, Zimbabwe migrants will be exposed
Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans have flocked to South Africa to escape economic hardship since the 1990s. The South African government has, since 2010, granted the migrants a special permit to li...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:03hrs | | by The Conversation
Fake landladies in soup for fraud
Two women Matilda Mavhangira (33) and Linnet Manomano (30) were arrested on Friday for masquerading as landladies and duping a home seeker of his money.The duo allegedly lured Timothy Dukuni f...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:42hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
SA faces largest exodus of Zimbabweans
A country which was once looked at as a place of refuge and possible safe haven for Zimbabwean nationals, is gearing up for what is expected to be one of the largest exoduses of Zimbabweans this year....Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean asylum seeker subjected to torture for 3 years
An asylum seeker has claimed that he was subjected to torture for three years, adding that sleeping rough on the streets of Dublin was better than sleeping in a house in Zimbabwe.The Zimbabwea...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 19:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Enock off the hook
A SELF-STYLED Budiriro prominent prophet, Hebert Thabo Senda, known as Madzibaba Enock who was recently bashed by suspected bogus Central Intelligence Organisation operatives, was yesterday acquitted ...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Civil, political rights of refugees in South Africa
IN January 2020, South Africa's Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the introduction of new regulations which could have significant implications for engagement in any political activity ...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:51hrs | 16 | by Mary-Anne Mutero
Why am I always rejected on job applications and interviews?
You have applied for a job many times, but have not been succesful. This is a very frustrating experience. While others are enjoying their new-found jobs, you are left wondering why you are still jobl...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:50hrs | 4 | by Emmanuel Zvada
UK's deportations deal with Zimbabwe putting lives at risk
In the four years since she arrived in the UK, 56-year-old Josephine Sipiwe Jenje-Mudimbu's life has shifted from one of hope to one of daily, grinding fear.Josy, as she's better known, is an ...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:16hrs | 18 | by Raoul Walawalker for Open Democracy
Zimbabwean asylum seeker married at age 9 and 13 earns court reprieve to remain in Ireland
A 29-year-old Zimbabwe woman married first at age nine and again at age 13 has earned a Court of Appeal reprieve in her bid to remain in Ireland.The woman – who is a lesbian – arrived here...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Mayor remanded in custody
VICTORIA Falls Mayor Councillor Somveli Dlamini who was arrested by a Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) crack team for alleged fraud involving a commercial stand valued at over US$90 000, app...Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe association to continue fighting SA special permit cancelation
SOUTH AFRICA: The Zimbabwe Permit Holders Association says it has not withdrawn its court challenge against the government's decision to discontinue the Zimbabwe Special Permit.This comes afte...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
South Africa blow for foreigners, Dudula wins
AS South Africa readies itself to face a legal fight over Zimbabwean Work Permits, the Employment and Labour Minister, Thulas Nxesi is pressing ahead with the National Labour Migration Policy (NLMP) a...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bogus real estate agent in court
BOGUS real estate agent Jacqueline Gijima (34) has been arraigned before the courts for duping a desperate land seeker of US$28 000.Gijima was yesterday remanded out of custody to June 30 on f...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
UK Rwanda asylum-seeker flight cancelled after European court ruling
A first flight carrying asylum seekers to Rwanda as part of a controversial UK policy was cancelled on Tuesday, in an embarrassing blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government.The number ...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 08:13hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean asylum seeker (29) dies in childbirth
A young woman, who was seeking asylum in Ireland, has died in childbirth in Tralee.Zimbabwean national, Tatenda, died in childbirth at University Hospital Kerry while giving birth to a healthy...Published: 01 May 2022 at 12:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bogus house agent arrested
A bogus Bindura house agent was arrested after he duped a room seeker of his US$30.The matter came to light on Friday at Bindura magist...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 23:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Man in court over US$19K housing stand scam
A 50-YEAR-OLD Chitungwiza resident yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court charged with defrauding a desperate homeseeker of US$19 000.Shepherd Munemo appeared before magistrate Yeu...Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Female fraudster arrested over US$11 380
A SUSPECTED Harare female fraudster, Memory Mugabe, yesterday appeared before magistrate Yeukai Dzuda charged with defrauding a homeseeker of US$11 380 in a residential stand scam.Mugabe (42) ...Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA Minister opposes court bid by Zimbabwean-born law graduates
SOUTH AFRICA'S Legal Practice Council (LPC) and the Minister of Justice are opposing a court bid by three Zimbabwean-born graduates to change legislation which bars them from practicing law in South A...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 06:44hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns 'name-droppers' in bloody clashes over gold claims
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office has distanced the Zanu-PF leader from the bloody clashes over the control of one of Manicaland's richest gold mines.Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya, a gold dealer...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's remains could be exhumed by family, and sent to Britain for a safer burial
If the Government of Zimbabwe does not want to be humiliated, they should leave Mugabe's remains where family chose to bury him. There would be indel...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 22:06hrs | 3 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Shameless, unpatriotic citizens sell out Zimbabwe in UK
AS President Mnangagwa prepares to visit the United Kingdom in a trip which will see him gracing the Kingdom of Scotland, Zimbabweans are in high morale hoping to see their leader as he lifts the nati...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:01hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Criminals hijack Zimbabwe land reform
Investigations EditorCriminal gangs are taking advantage of those who still believe corruption is rife in Government circles, despite the evidence that it is not tolerated, to sell fake offer letters ...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for forging minister's signature, duping farm seeker
A HARARE man, who forged the signature of Lands and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka on a fake offer letter and duped an unsuspecting farm seeker of US$2 000, was slapped with a two-year jail term ...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
House sale scandal rocks council
A Harare City Council junior employee in the housing department, who is on suspension over allegations of abuse of office and corrupt parcelling out of stands, has become the owner of an expensive low...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK deportations, end of era of lies
THE deportation of the first batch of 14 Zimbabweans from Britain signals a dawn of a new era in the history of relations between Zimbabwe and the former colonial power. The frosty relationship betwee...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa not a 'spent force', claims his spokes
MDC Alliance presidential spokesperson Nkululeko Sibanda has defended the political standing of his boss, Nelson Chamisa arguing he was not a "spent force" but instead, the opposition leader remained ...Published: 03 Jul 2021 at 10:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
A plot to dethrone Matanga from police exposed
Once again social media was abuzz with Twitter messages spread by Temba Mliswa attacking the Police Commissioner-General Godwin Tandabantu Matanga. Themba is a big mouth and an attention seeker who ha...Published: 27 Jun 2021 at 23:12hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Bleak future for 180 000 Zimbabweans in South Africa
THOUSANDS of holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) are living in uncertainty because the South African government has not yet indicated whether it will renew their permits. About 180 000 Zimb...Published: 30 May 2021 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
The most overlooked but hard working woman in Zimbabwe, The Mazowe spirit.
Since the departure of comrade Matemadanda having been elevated to a diplomatic position the Commissariat has been left in the hands of the Iron Lady. Omega Sipani Hungwe the woman with the royal bloo...Published: 29 May 2021 at 18:55hrs | 18 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans in SA face uncertain future
Thousands of holders of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) are living in uncertainty because the South African government has not yet indicated whether it will renew their permits. About 180,000 Zimb...Published: 27 May 2021 at 22:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bogus lawyer up for fraud
A HARARE woman who allegedly masquaraded as a lawyer and as Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga's daughter, has been arrested after she defrauded a homeseeker of US$2 395.Evelyn Matanga...Published: 15 May 2021 at 09:47hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwean gay denied asylum in SA
A REPORT released recently by several civil society organisations has found evidence that LGBT refugees are being denied asylum in South Africa despite being "eligible for protection under internation...Published: 05 May 2021 at 15:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chebundo's MDC allies feel betrayed
FORMER MDC founding member Blessing Chebundo's recent decision to join his tormentors in Zanu-PF does not make sense, MDC Alliance Midlands province spokesperson Takavafira Zhou has said.Zhou ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 13:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
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