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Elderly woman loses US$45 000 in botched stand deal

An 80-year-old woman from Greendale, Harare, has lost US$45 000 after being duped in a fraudulent residential stand transaction.The victim, Theresa Marume, was misled into paying the full amount to two men, Evans Mukora of Kuwadzana and Pr…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:43hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's sugar giant gets rescue deal

A consortium of Zimbabwean and Pakistani investors has officially taken over Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, offering renewed optimism for one of Zimbabwe's most strategic agro-industrial players. The acquisition follows a debt-to-asset swap deal…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:03hrs | 195 | by Christopher Mutambirwa

74-year-old jailed over US$85k residential stands scam

A 74-year-old man from Gweru has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after failing to repay US$85,000 in restitution to River Valley Properties, following his involvement in a land scam dating back to 2017.The convict, Mugeza Hove of Her…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:02hrs | 297 | by Christopher Mutambirwa

Richard Tsvangirai accused of lying over land-for-votes scandal

Norton Member of Parliament Richard Tsvangirai has come under fire after denying claims that he received land from the government in exchange for supporting efforts to shield President Emmerson Mnangagwa from impeachment and backing moves …

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:22hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt rolls out 250,000 housing stands

The Government of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with private players, has launched a major initiative to develop 250,000 residential stands and flats in Manyame, set to benefit both civil servants and ordinary citizens. Of these, 20,000 stand…

Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:29hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man killed for touching meat on braai stand

Bulawayo police have arrested Tatenda Chida, 26, in connection with the murder of Sikhanyiso Bruce Dube, 30, from Pumula North. The incident, which occurred on October 22, 2024, reportedly stemmed from a minor disagreement that escalated i…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:36hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter

Woman jailed four years for fraud

A 46-year-old woman from Harare, Betty Makura, has been sentenced to four years in prison for defrauding a local company director of $40,000 in a fraudulent residential stands deal. The ruling was made by Harare magistrate Rufaro Panavanhu…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 348 | 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 | 2531 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo commissions 141 housing stands in Luveve North

The Bulawayo City Council (BCC), in collaboration with private land developer Natwecraft Investments (Pvt) Limited, has successfully commissioned 141 high-density housing stands in Luveve North suburb, marking a crucial step towards allevi…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter

Jacob Mafume gifts Nox with Mt Pleasant residential stand

Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has celebrated Afro-beats musician Enock "Nox" Guni for his enduring impact on the music industry, marking the artist's 20th music anniversary, 15th album launch, and birthday. The festivities took place at Steakh…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 7196 | by Staff reporter

Large turnout at Econet's eye-catching ZITF stand

Econet Wireless Zimbabwe's stand at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is attracting a large number of visitors because of its eye-catching, digital displays and on account of the customer friendly, innovative technology …

Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'Poverty is a choice'

SHE has set herself a target of being one of the biggest fish farmers in Matabeleland and Midlands region.Ms Patricia Tabengwa (67), a pensioner from Killarney suburb in Bulawayo believes that poverty is a choice and has decided to use eve…

Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:19hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Council dolls stands to fallen hero's spouses

THE Beitbridge Municipality says it will offer families of fallen heroes of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle residential stands at half the normal price as an appreciation of their selfless sacrifices.The municipality also said part of the 1…

Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

More trouble for Chombo in botched stand deal

A LOCAL firm, Dadmal Investiments (Pvt) Ltd has petitioned the Harare Civil Court seeking an order to compel the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to investigate and arrest former Local Government minister, Ignatius Chombo, over a botched sta…

Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

One-night stand leaves man barefooted

PAY up!Israel Phiri (22) now knows that payment plans are not the best payment method when dealing with ladies of the night, more so during this period of cash shortages.Phiri hooked up with self-confessed hooker Thandeka Mlilo for a night…

Published: 29 Sep 2017 at 06:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

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