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Woman shares heart-wrenching story behind kidnapping of newborn baby
A 39-year-old woman from Pumula South suburb in Bulawayo has opened up about the devastating circumstances that led her to kidnap a two-day-old baby from Mpilo Central Hospital in September 2023, an a...Published: 15 hrs ago | 100 | by Staff reporter
Conman stage-manages robbery
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested Khumbulani Sibanda (39) for allegedly fabricating a robbery report involving the theft of US$287,000 and an unregistered Toyota Allion vehicle. The inci...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:19hrs | 1228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man arrested for falsely reporting robbery
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of Khumbulani Sibanda (39), who was detained for filing a false robbery report in Mutoko. Sibanda had claimed that he was robbed of USD 287,...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 11:37hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman fined for bribery attempt
A South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman, Prince Dube, has been slapped with a hefty fine after being convicted of attempting to bribe investigators probing his identity document. Dube, the directo...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:45hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas
In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls auctioneer convicted of fraud over Zimra vehicles
A Victoria Falls auctioneer, his company, and their accountant have been convicted of fraud after illegally selling vehicles belonging to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra). Jeffrey Mubaiwa, the d...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Catholics probe St Ignatius abuses
The owners of St Ignatius College Chishawasha, a religiously affiliated educational institution, have launched an investigation into allegations of sodomy and sexual abuse allegedly committed by the l...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:00hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Sparks fly as councillors grab stands in leafy suburbs
Harare city councillors are embroiled in corruption allegations following reports that they allocated themselves residential stands in affluent suburbs, contrary to Government policy. The scandal has ...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:24hrs | 212 | 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 20...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:28hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean CIO's role in Simon Mann's arrest
Happyton Bonyongwe, Zimbabwe's former Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), has disclosed details about Zimbabwe's involvement in thwarting a 2004 mercenary-led coup attempt...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:21hrs | 2101 | 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 Ronn...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 900 | by Staff reporter
MK Party uncovered 'shocking' evidence of vote rigging
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party said it had uncovered "shocking" evidence of vote rigging during the 2024 general elections.The party recently withdrew its vote rigging court case against the ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Late former ambassador, wife lose US$1,3m in investment scam
Authorities in Zimbabwe are intensifying efforts to recover nearly US$1.3 million defrauded from the late Ambassador Hurudza Gift Punungwe and his wife, Runako Beauty Punungwe, in an investment scam d...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:50hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Corruption deeply entrenched within Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement
United States-based veteran opposition activist Freeman Chari has alleged that corruption is deeply entrenched within Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement, warning that the problem undermines the credibi...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:23hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo car dealer to appear in court
Prominent Bulawayo car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, known as "Dash," is set to appear in court today for a bail ruling following allegations of stealing a luxury vehicle from a car wash....Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders arrest of culprits
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed deep concern over the increasing corruption within local councils across Zimbabwe, calling for the arrest and prosecution of all officials involved in graft....Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 2204 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean accountant in R17m theft from Joburg non-profit entity
A ZIMBABWEAN accountant is in trouble for the theft of over R17 million from his former employer, Johannesburg-based non-profit company Education and Training Unit (ETU), over a period of six years....Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:01hrs | 2510 | by Staff reporter
Salesman arrested for US$38,000 fraud
A sales assistant from Bulawayo, Samuel Chifana, appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday facing allegations of fraud amounting to over US$38,000. Chifana (31), who works at Hyperfee...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:17hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Smuggled, counterfeits goods flood Zimbabwe's market
Illegally imported goods, ranging from soft drinks to baby formula, are flooding Zimbabwe's markets, threatening public health and the economy, a recent market surveillance by the Consumer Protection ...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:05hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe breaks down in court
Former First Lady Mrs. Grace Mugabe broke down in tears during a court session on Tuesday as some of the stolen personal items belonging to her late husband, former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe, we...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 16:04hrs | 8213 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest 1,000 cybercriminals
At least 1,000 cybercriminals, including 29 from Zimbabwe, have been arrested in recent multinational operations conducted by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) across Africa. O...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Duo convicted of stealing sugar
Two Harare men, Enerst Gwetsai (30) of Glenview 1 and Forget Dzapasi of Glen Norah A, have been convicted by the Harare Magistrates Court for misleading customers by falsely labelling their sugar as 2...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:03hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 169 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Madzibaba faces motor vehicle theft charge
Collet Tavengwa, a member of the Johanne Masowe YeChishanu Apostolic sect in Marondera, appeared in court on Tuesday, facing charges of motor vehicle theft. The 40-year-old is accused of fraudulently ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:50hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Desperate Zimbabweans fleeced of US$47 000 on promise of UK jobs
The high unemployment rate in Zimbabwe has left many desperate for opportunities, and fraudsters are taking advantage of this vulnerability by offering fake job placements abroad. In the latest scam t...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:03hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
White teachers at Pretoria High School don't greet black colleagues
A recent investigation commissioned by the Gauteng Education Department has uncovered discriminatory practices at Pretoria High School for Girls, where some white teachers reportedly fail to greet the...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 11:36hrs | 2011 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's 'death a huge loss'
The late veteran author and publisher Pathisa Nyathi has been remembered as an icon and a fountain of wisdom who dedicated his life to telling the true story of Zimbabwe through various literary forms...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:21hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Fake vehicle licence, insurance scam exposed
The government is facing significant revenue losses due to the growing circulation of counterfeit vehicle and insurance licenses sold by unregulated dealers. These fraudulent licenses are duping vehic...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Plot to catapult Scottland into PSL uncovered
The much-anticipated judgment regarding the abandoned match between Karoi United and Scottland FC was postponed yesterday after Karoi United requested additional time to submit a mitigation report fol...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's driver dies mysteriously at Bulawayo hotel
In a shocking turn of events, Ishmael Maburisa, the driver of Deputy Finance Minister David Mnangagwa, was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday, October 27, just hours after the conclusion of the Za...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:32hrs | 5055 | by Staff reporter
Businessman challenges High Court ruling after losing US$380k home
Harare businessman Frank Humbe has taken his fight for justice to the Supreme Court, appealing a High Court ruling that dismissed his application for rescission of a default judgment against suspected...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees US$16.3 billion in diaspora remittances over a decade
Zimbabwe has experienced a significant influx of diaspora remittances, totaling US$16.3 billion over the past ten years, as more Zimbabweans living abroad send money back home to support their familie...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:05hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimparks ranger arrested for lion poaching in Hwange National Park
A Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority ranger has been arrested in connection with the recent poaching of three lions, whose carcasses were discovered headless and without paws in...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:00hrs | 1048 | by Staff reporter
Plot to replace Chiwenga with female candidate uncovered
Political maneuvering within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF has intensified, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly planning to replace his ambitious deputy, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, with...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:04hrs | 3878 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces influx of counterfeit goods
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) has raised alarm over the rampant influx of counterfeit goods into Zimbabwe, revealing that the smuggling of these products is occurring on an industrial scale...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:13hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army faces scrutiny over unlawful gold mining operations
Rusununguko/Nkululeko Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a company owned by the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), is allegedly conducting an unauthorized alluvial gold mining operation in Allied Timbers' Tarka Forest, ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
UK still holding unto Zimbabwean skulls
The British Government has expressed its commitment to repatriating the skulls of Zimbabwean heroes taken to Britain during the colonial era, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Peter Vowles said yesterday...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Fake estate agent up for US$180 000 fraud
A 57-year-old Bulawayo man, Bigboy Leovancey Ncube, has been convicted of fraud after misrepresenting himself as an estate agent and posing as the owner of a property valued at US$180,000 using forged...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
City Council committee Chairpersons lack basic qualifications
A commission of inquiry into the operations of the Harare City Council (HCC) has revealed that several committee chairpersons lack basic qualifications and a proper understanding of their roles. The i...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:13hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust 1000-member gay group
Harare police have uncovered a 1,000-member gay syndicate using a WhatsApp group named "Private Lounge" to promote illegal same-sex relationships. This revelation comes after the arrest of a 25-year-o...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 7007 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council uncovers $2 million scandal
A seven-member sub-committee appointed by the Harare City Council has uncovered a scandal that has cost the municipality over US$2 million in a dubious land deal. The investigation, initiated in May 2...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:32hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
MK Party reinstates challenge to the rigged outcome of SA's 29 May elections
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has reinstated its electoral court challenge to the outcome of the 29 May national and provincial elections and has asked it to order a rerun of the poll.The pa...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland has the highest number of widows in Zimbabwe
A recent government survey has uncovered that Matabeleland North and South provinces have the highest proportions of households headed by widows in Zimbabwe, compared to other regions. The findings, p...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:30hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
SA's Operation Vala Umgodi nets 3 Zimbabweans
A South African Police Service (SAPS) Border Policing team, working in collaboration with SARS Customs officials, seized illicit tobacco products valued at more than R21 million and arrested three und...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 14:03hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank bites back
This year, authorities in Zimbabwe have recorded over 1,100 cases of debit card abuse linked to backstage black market dealers, highlighting the ongoing challenges of a protracted currency crisis. The...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 09:35hrs | 6194 | by Staff reporter
Ruling deferred for Dr Gono's suspected fraudsters
Harare regional magistrate Mr. Stanford Mambanje has postponed his ruling in the fraud case involving Clark Clever Makoni and Beverly Aisha Ndonda Makoni, who are accused of illicitly transferring pro...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 10:47hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor arrested at Mpilo Central hospital
A man posing as a doctor was arrested at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Tuesday after being discovered attending to patients in the outpatient department. The suspect, identified as Prosper Mpo...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 10:17hrs | 2025 | by Staff reporter
Zimra Loses over US$600,000 in fake vehicle import rebate fraud
A massive vehicle import fraud scheme has been uncovered, involving more than 400 fake tax rebate letters issued by a former Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) employee, Yvonne Tambudzai Musoni. The f...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:44hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
'City of Harare now a crime scene'
The ongoing commission of inquiry into Harare City Council has uncovered alarming levels of corruption, with councillors and senior officials allegedly turning the city into a "crime scene."Th...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:10hrs | 3697 | by Staff reporter
Corruption allegations rock Zimbabwe High Court
An investigation by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has revealed allegations of corruption at the Harare High Court, involving the mishandling of a disputed US$2 million estate case. The probe u...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:39hrs | 3238 | by Staff reporter
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