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Stop Zanu PF extortionists, villagers plead

VILLAGERS in some parts of the country have appealed to the Zanu PF leadership to rein in their local party leaders who are reportedly fleecing them of cash under the guise of raising funds for independence day celebrations this week. This year’s…

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Vungu MP agitates for positive change

DISGRUNTLED motorists who struggle to navigate the 35km stretch of the pothole infested road from Gweru to Maboleni in Lower Gwelo have expressed concern over the lack of resolve by authorities to rehabilitate Lower Gwelo Road. Commuters are being charged…

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Biti dumps Welshman’s CCC

FORMER Finance minister and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) co-vice-president Tendai Biti, has dumped the main opposition political party saying he is taking a sabbatical away from politics as he goes on a soul searching break. Speaking on HSTV’s #FreeTalk show,…

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ZANU PF Confident Of Victory In Harare By-Elections

ZANU PF National Political Commissar, Cde Mike Bimha, expressed confidence in the party’s prospects for victory in the upcoming Harare Parliamentary by-elections. The elections, scheduled for this weekend, will be held in Mt Pleasant and Harare East constituencies, alongside councillor…

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President Acknowledges Private Sector’s Contribution To Economic Growth

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has praised the private sector for responding to his call to play a more active role in the industrialisation and modernisation of Zimbabwe’s economy. Speaking at the inauguration of the Champion Foods (Private) Limited milling plant in…

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Mashwede locks horns with Chief Justice wants him to resign

Tendai Mashamhanda, a businessman from Harare and the son of Mashwede Holdings owner Alex Mashamanda, has written to Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, requesting the resignation of Supreme Court judges Chinembiri Bhunu and Antonia Guvava as well as Deputy Chief Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza

Horror At Longcheng Casino Marina As Clubzone Owner Threatens Patron With A Loaded Gun!

Harare | Chaos and Horror erupted at the esteemed Casino Marina last Friday night. What began as a dispute over a game quickly escalated into a scene straight out of a Hollywood thriller, with Club Zone owner Blessed Kazembe, fondly…

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Wicknell Chivayo Gifts His Kids With A 2024 Mercedes Benz GLC300d

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo recently surprised his children, John and Minana Chivayo, with a brand-new 2024 Mercedes Benz GLC300d. The proud father shared the touching story behind the gift on his social media platform. Chivayo revealed that the idea stemmed from…

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US Based Nigerian Body Builder Shot Dead By Wife In Front Of Their 2 Kids

HOUSTON, Texas | A woman (Keaiirra Shavoiyae Chidozie) is accused of shooting her husband several times during an argument in their apartment, once in the arm and again in the chest, according to court documents. The Houston Police Department said…

President Emmerson Mnangagwa Allows Clemency To Prisoners

President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has issued a clemency order aimed at de-congesting national prisons and improving living conditions for inmates. Numerous prisoners are set to benefit from the release following a meticulous process of verifying potential beneficiaries. While granting amnesty…

‘Alarming Rise’ In Child Food Poisoning In South Africa As 41 Children Hospitalised

More than 41 toddlers were taken to hospital in South Africa on Monday after mistaking rat poison for sweets. “Upon medical examination, 17 were admitted for overnight observation, while the remaining 24 were discharged home in a satisfactory condition,” regional health…

Lost in translation: ZiG currency disconnected with citizens’ needs

It was a sunny April 5when suddenly a dark cloud of déjà vu hovered all over Zimbabwe following the announcement of the new currency, ZiG, by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Mushayavanhu. Unfortunately, this is the sixth time…

Stop Zanu PF extortionists, villagers plead

VILLAGERS in some parts of the country have appealed to the Zanu PF leadership to rein in their local party leaders who are reportedly fleecing them of cash under the guise of raising funds for independence day celebrations this week. This year’s…

Matanga intervenes after cop with disabled child cruelly denied transfer

HARARE – Police Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has ordered Constable Chitembetembe’s transfer request to a Kadoma police station so he could be able to mind his disabled child. This comes after the junior police officer’s request had earlier been denied…

Five die in road accidents every day, says traffic safety council boss

Injuries 38 injuries in accidents daily while most casualties are aged between 25 and 45 years HARARE – A shocking average of five people die on Zimbabwean roads everyday through road traffic accidents which happen every 15 minutes, the Traffic…

Sleep Over Gone Wrong Man Nabbed With A Married Woman

An axe attack in Mudzi has left a 54-year-old man fighting for his life in a nearby hospital after he had an affair with a married woman. Under Chief Goronga, Chris Chamutere of Kasuso Village was discovered having an affair…

Masvingo Well-Known Mechanic Arrested For Selling Client’s Car

Masvingo’s well-known mechanic Cain Mupunzi is facing charges of theft for allegedly selling a client’s car without permission. Mupunzi’s case is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday at Chiredzi Magistrate Vimbai Mutukwa. The charges against Mupunzi concern the sale of…

Kapfupi Makes A Second Public Appeal To Wicknell Chivayo For Car Gift

Renowned Zimbabwean actor and comedian Freddy Manjalima, popularly known as Kapfupi, has once again appealed to businessman Wicknell Chivayo for a car gift. This comes as the second time Kapfupi has openly asked Chivayo for such a favor, citing his…

Bond Notes Were Never Backed By Afreximbank, Says Mushayavanhu

Dr. John Mushayavanhu, the new head of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), surprised many on Thursday when he revealed that, despite previous claims, the bond notes and Zimbabwe dollar were not supported by the US dollar bond facility from…

“All Fuel Sales Will Exclusively Accept ZiG As Payment”: Guvamatanga

Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga announced that all Government ministries, departments, and agencies will soon be mandated to accept ZiG payments. This directive comes amidst the recent introduction of ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold, as the…

Brothers Arrested For Assaulting Two Police Officers

Allen and Obert Nyazvigo are facing significant legal ramifications following their alleged attack on police officers who were trying to apprehend their sister for trafficking in illicit substances. Charges of attempted murder swiftly followed what started out as an effort…

Government To Crack Down On Illegal Money Changers Manipulating Zimbabwe Gold Currency

Following concerns that illicit money changers were tampering with the recently issued Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, the government declared that law enforcement officers would be sent in to capture those responsible. This move is being made in response to worries…

Nigerian Music Sensation Davido Embroiled In New Marital Controversy As American Body Model Leaks Video

Davido Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has once again found himself entangled in a marital scandal, this time with American body model Pinknative, nearly a year after Anita Brown accused him of fathering her child. Pinknative, the American model in…

Moses Tembe Shares His Regret & Anguish In Book On Anele & AKA’s ‘Toxic’ Relationship

Moses Tembe regrets not intervening more in his daughter Anele and Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes’s “toxic” relationship. The Durban businessman, who on the eve of his daughter’s funeral received a preliminary police report leading him to believe that there was a 99%…

Kidnapped Zimbabwean Businessman Evans Katumba Found Dead After Remaining Missing Despite R1.5M Ransom

Kidnapped Zimbabwean businessman Evans Katumba was found dead after remaining missing despite R1.5M ransom demand from the kidnappers. South African authorities were currently probing the case of Evans Katumba, a Zimbabwean businessman based in Durban, who remained missing despite a…

Dr. Hosiah Chipanga Dismisses Government Snub Regarding Independence Celebrations

Murambinda | Renowned Zimbabwean musician and social commentator, Dr. Hosiah Chipanga, finds himself at the center of controversy once again as reports surface of his exclusion from Independence Day celebrations. The artist, known for his outspoken views on socio-political issues,…