As Zimbabwe moves closer to the 2030 presidential election, the government has ramped up its surveillance and intimidation tactics against activists, opposition leaders, and journalists.
In December 2015, former Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was awarded a PhD from Aldersgate University College. On the surface, it seemed like another milestone for a prominent government official.
Tatenda Mavetera really wants to be a Dr – so much so that she paid for a bogus one, which she still uses. And then also paid a Mutare-based academic to do a PhD on her behalf.
United Kingdom-based global institution, El-Roi London University, has awarded Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist Dr Smelly Dube with an Honorary Professor of Mining and Industrial Development degree.
CHIREDZI-The International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) in partnership with International Women’s University (IWU) have conferred an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters Degree to Chiredzi businessman Lovemore Chiwanza.The
The Herdboy, as Marambire is popularly known in social circles, is the founder and CEO of Barmlo Group of Companies, a firm with interests in construction, building materials supply and brick moulding.
“It is my humble plea to the people of Zimbabwe to embrace one another despite our diverse backgrounds and divergent views, to embrace unity, love, peace, and hard work. If we fail on this, we might short-change other citizens in not partaking in the full realisation of prosperity.”
In 2023 Shacky Timburwa claimed to have earned the title ‘Dr’ after years of hard work. The truth is he paid some money, attended a fake graduation ceremony and pretended to have earned that degree.
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a fraud investigation against Walter Magaya after doubt was cast over the authenticity of a diploma he submitted to ZIFA and the Harare High Court.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s family is seemingly on a gold mine grab spree and wealth accumulation agenda if events taking place across the country are anything to go by.
Founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries, Walter Magaya, who was recently in the spotlight for allegedly using fraudulent academic qualifications, is now facing fresh accusations of murder and rape. These revelations come from an international investigative media platform, Dug Up, which has been digging deeper into Magaya’s past.
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume is embroiled in nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, a top council official has told the Harare Commission of Inquiry.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has deployed soldiers and police officers in Chitungwiza ahead of the SADC summit. This has caused businesses and residents to self-impose an early curfew. Wednesday afternoon, soldiers and police entered Chitungwiza in convoys, with the soldiers in motorised military gear, while police details moved around armed with water canons, batons and guns. Zimbabwe… Read more: Curfew As Army Tankers Flood Chitungwiza
HIGH Court judges of appeal have said mentally-ill people also enjoy sex in their own right. The court said it could not be dispelled, where there was no evidence, that the mentally-ill are incompetent to consent and appreciate the nature of the act. High Court judges Justices Nyaradzo Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa and Siyabona Musithu said this… Read more: ‘Mentally-ill people also enjoy sex’. . .judges say as convicted ‘rapist’ released
GOVERNMENT has deployed soldiers in residential areas to maintain peace and order ahead of the 44th session of the Sadc Heads of State and Government Summit, NewsDay can report. Police yesterday said they would dispatch law enforcement agents to suburbs “where there is a need” to assure the public of police visibility. This comes at… Read more: Sadc summit: Govt deploys soldiers
THE Primary and Secondary Education ministry has attributed the decline in the quality of Ordinary and Advanced Level results to the demographics of external candidates that mainly sit for June examinations. The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) released the results on Tuesday this week, indicating a 44,22% and 53% decrease in the A Level and… Read more: External candidates ‘spoiling’ Zimsec results
CITY of Harare councillors wanted to push out a divisional head after he stuck to a government directive that the city fathers should be allocated residential stands in the wards they represent, fresh details emerged yesterday. Harare wanted to transfer divisional head human services in charge of housing Fani Machipisa to the position of head… Read more: Why councillors want senior official transferred
HARARE provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo yesterday dismissed opposition party Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume’s application challenging his placement on remand. Moyo dismissed the application saying Ngarivhume has to answer to the charges he is facing and should let the investigations continue. Ngarivhume (46), who is being jointly charged with Kelvin Gonde (45) on two counts… Read more: Ngarivhume loses placement on remand challenge
ZIMBABWEANS living in South Africa have initiated a petition to challenge their government to reverse the recent hike in passport fees for citizens staying in the neighbouring country. The citizens, through their representative organisation, the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, have expressed concern that the passports have become inaccessible to the ordinary people. The Zimbabwean… Read more: ‘Reverse passport price hike’
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed former Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France. Nzenza’s new role includes representing Zimbabwe at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Paris and the United Nations Tourism in Madrid, Spain. “It is hereby notified that His Excellency the President has, in terms… Read more: Nzenza appointed ambassador to France
HARARE magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday dismissed an application challenging placement on remand by Zanu PF central committee member Mike Chimombe on a charge of submitting fake documents when they were bidding for the US$9 million Harare streetlighting rehabilitation tender. This comes after Chimombe distanced himself from the company, Juluka Endo Joint Venture, arguing that he… Read more: Chimombe application thrown out
There was drama recently at his office after the latter refused to vacate his office and has remained defiant. “By frequently invoking the name of Minister Garwe, he claims his position is secure due to his close ties with the top government officials,” a source said. Machipisa is refusing to leave office over alleged pending… Read more: Minister sucked into HCC power struggles
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said there is a foreign-funded scheme to peddle falsehoods to tarnish the image of the country after the world condemned his administration’s crackdown on pro-democracy activists ahead of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) summit slated for August 17 and 18. Government has received backlash from Western embassies and foreign organisations… Read more: Sadc crackdown: Mnangagwa feels the heat
SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso in the early hours of Saturday morning pulled a fast one on Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training minister Tino Machakaire, as he asked him what had happened to a haulage truck he promised him almost two years ago. Macheso popped the question as he released his latest album Kupa Kuturika… Read more: Where is my truck, Macheso asks Machakaire
TOP suspected Chipinge forex dealer Irene Samupindu has been arrested by the police in an operation to weed out money changers sabotaging Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and found in possession of more than US$16 000, R80 000 and ZiG23 000. Samupindu was arrested together with her sister Prudence and they were remanded to today for… Read more: Chipinge money changer nabbed, US$16K, R80K recovered
ZANU PF youth league secretary Tino Machakaire has said they will not betray President Emmerson Mnangagwa and support his opponents who want to see him out of office when his term expires in 2028. There is intense jockeying in Zanu PF as Mnangagwa’s constitutionally mandated two terms as the country’s President ends in 2028. Some… Read more: Don’t confuse us, we support ED: Zanu PF youth league
VENDORS for Economic Development (ED) have urged its members in Harare to be orderly ahead of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Heads of State and Government Summit slated for August 17. There have been reports of vendors being moved from the central business district ahead of the summit. Vendors 4ED national chairperson Samora Chisvo… Read more: Behave: Vendors told ahead of Sadc summit
HUMAN rights watchdogs have flagged government’s current crackdown against dissenting voices ahead of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) summit scheduled for this month saying the arbitrary arrest of human rights activists should stop forthwith. Government has since gone a gear up in crushing alleged dissent amid fears of planned protests during the summit. Last… Read more: CSOs speak against crackdown
ZANU PF party has publicly admitted that there are deep-rooted internal divisions within its ranks saying the conflicts are threatening its stability and effectiveness. Addressing party members recently in Manicaland, Zanu PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha said party members were prioritising personal ambitions over party loyalty. “What you don’t know is that CCC [Citizens… Read more: Divisions rock Zanu PF. . .commissar says time for slogans over
A shocking scandal last week came to light involving Tatenda Zhoya, a UK-based Zimbabwean, who has been exposed by ZimEye for printing counterfeit Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) papers. The incident highlights the perils and profound impact of COS fraud on the community, which relies on these documents for legitimate work opportunities and visa applications. ZimEye’s… Read more: Tatenda Zhoya Printing Fake COS Papers in Massive Scam
Barely three years after pleading with the British government to lift sanctions due to widespread hunger, influential Zimbabwean cleric Andrew Wutawunashe has now declared that there is no hunger in Zimbabwe. In 2021, Wutawunashe, leading a delegation of preachers including Nehemiah Mutendi and Fidelis Mukonori, urged the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to advocate for… Read more: Wutawunashe Reverses Own Prophecy On Hunger, Says No One Is Dying
The pilot project was embarked in Glen View and homeowners will also receive a token of appreciation, roofs resemble a solar farm THE Presidential solar scheme is now in full swing with 80 houses having been installed towards the target of a pilot project of 400 houses in Glen View. The solar panels are being… Read more: Presidential solar scheme in full swing as 80 GV residents benefit
President Mnangagwa shockingly appointed the renowned banker and communications expert perm sec for War Vets ministry Harare- War veterans ministry permanent secretary and renowned banker Clive Mphambela has died. He was involved in an accident Friday and he succumbed to injuries sustained leading to his death. Mphambela is the former Director of Communications in the… Read more: Former Mthuli Ncube spokes Mphambela dies in car crash
HARARE City Council is under fire for failing to replace outdated pipes in Kuwadzana, which has caused a water crisis in the high-density suburb, a situation which could spark a cholera outbreak, NewsDay has learnt. Kuwadzana residents have gone for a week without tap water. NewsDay visited the area, where residents have resorted to unsafe… Read more: Kuwadzana residents mount pressure on HCC over water crisis
POLICE have arrested two suspected armed robbers, while one was shot during arrest and succumbed to the injuries in hospital. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Kenneth Chiputura (50) and Jaison Munyapa (18) in connection with a series of armed robberies which occurred between May 31 and… Read more: Domboshava armed robber gunned down, 2 nabbed
THE saga between the Zimbabwe Passengers Company (Zupco) and the Vehicles Inspectorate Department (VID), is raging on affecting commuters who find themselves without transport after the latter impounded some of the public transporter’s buses last week, NewsDay has gathered. This comes amid reports that a Zupco bus ferrying war veterans was recently impounded by VID… Read more: VID, Zupco saga rages
A SIXTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD man from Chinhoyi, who allegedly fatally struck his wife of 49 years twice with a log on the head has been sentenced to six years in jail. Kasina Kawocha (61) will, however serve four years following his conviction on a charge of culpable homicide by Chinhoyi High Court judge Justice Philda Muzofa. Two… Read more: Man kills wife of 49 years over petty dispute
CABINET has approved a public-private partnership between the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry and Chirundu Border Consortium for the upgrade and modernisation of the Chirundu One Stop Border Post. Speaking during post-Cabinet briefing yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the project would be implemented under the build, operate, own and transfer model over a period… Read more: Cabinet approves modernisation of Chirundu Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has seized three South African registered trucks after 91 tonnes of copper disguised as in transit goods were stolen at Chirundu Border Post. The company, Nashfreight and Transport Services, unsuccessfully approached the High Court seeking the release of the trucks. The company cited Zimra Commissioner and the Officer in Charge… Read more: 91 tonnes of copper stolen at Chirundu border post
THE World Food Programme (WFP) says it requires US$409 million to scale up its initial response to provide general food assistance to over 4,5 million people in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe until March 2025. The southern region is currently battling an EI Nino-induced drought. Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe have declared national drought disasters.… Read more: WFP appeals for US$409m to alleviate hunger
A FORMER United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean unsuccessfully sued Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to compel it to refund her the duty she paid on her goods despite being a returning resident. Arreta Chidodo cited Zimra as the respondent in her court application seeking a declaratur before High Court judge Justice Never Katiyo. Chidodo was also seeking the… Read more: Zimra denies UK-based returning resident rebate
Government is sweating over possible protests during the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) summit to be held next month amid revelations that security agencies are on high alert to thwart any planned unrest, it has emerged. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who will assume the rotational chairmanship of the bloc, is using the summit to rubber stamp… Read more: Govt sweats over Sadc protests
Norton MP Richard Tsvangirai has highlighted the incompetence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration regarding the Morton Jeffrey Water Treatment Plant. The central government owes the plant millions of dollars, resulting in underutilization of this vital resource. In a statement on Wednesday, Tsvangirai said, “I visited the Morton Jeffrey water treatment plant with the Parliamentary portfolio… Read more: Government Ineptitude Exposed
THE government has granted permission for schools to conduct vacation lessons for examination classes. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr Moses Mhike confirmed the development saying the lessons will be conducted for 10 days between the 19th and 30th of August. Primary schools will charge US$2… Read more: Relief For Learners As Government Clears Vacation Lessons
Zimbabwe has deported three Chinese nationals after they were filmed torturing a mine worker in Bindura, Mashonaland Central. Gung Wai Lam, Xiang Nan, and Liu Xuehua were all linked to the incident where a worker at Makanga Mine in Bindura had his hands tied by rope to the bucket of a front-end loader before he… Read more: Zimbabwe deports 3 Chinese nationals filmed torturing mine worker
Zambian President Hichilema Hakainde on Thursday boycotted a three-nation wildlife conservation summit in Harare in his continuing diplomatic spat with Zimbabwe’s leader Emmerson Mnangagwa. Hakainde had been expected to attend the signing ceremony of the Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia Tripartite Transfrontier Conservation Area memorandum of agreement but sent his tourism minister instead. Mnangagwa and Mozambique’s… Read more: Hichilema boycotts wildlife summit with Mnangagwa, Nyusi in Harare
U.S. President Joe Biden, under pressure from fellow Democrats to drop his re-election campaign, tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Las Vegas on Wednesday and is self-isolating after experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the positive test for the 81-year-old Democrat after Biden cancelled a speech due… Read more: US President Biden tests positive for COVID, to self-isolate
Bulawayo Labour Court judge Mercy Moya-Matshanga has died, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) said on Wednesday. Moya-Matshanga collapsed suddenly at her home and died on admission at a local private hospital. “It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing on of Honourable Justice Moya-Matshanga J. We are informed that she collapsed at… Read more: Labour Court judge Mercy Moya-Matshanga dies after collapsing at home
Zimbabwe’s government will stick to what it promised when it launched a new currency in April by ensuring it remains fully backed by reserves, the central bank governor told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that was the only way to build trust. The new currency, called Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG for short, is the country’s sixth… Read more: Mushayavanhu shares target to reduce foreign currency transactions
Seventy-three CCC activists including the former Harare senator Jameson Timba will stand trial whilst coming from prison after the Harare High Court on Wednesday threw out their appeals against the refusal of bail by a lower court. A 17-year-old boy who was arrested with the group at Timba’s Avondale home on June 16 was granted… Read more: Timba, 72 others to stand trial from jail as High Court tosses bail appeal
Top diplomat Pamela Marie Tremont finally assumed her tour of duty as substantive US ambassador to Zimbabwe, ending three years of waiting since she was nominated to the job by President Joe Biden. Tremont presented her credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Wednesday morning. Speaking to journalists soon after the diplomatic formality,… Read more: Pamela Tremont begins tenure as US ambassador to Zimbabwe
A COMMISSION of inquiry into the affairs of Harare City Council (HCC) operations has raised concerns over the lack of transparency on leasing agreements between Rufaro Marketing, a subsidiary of the municipality, and tenants. Rufaro Marketing is a business unit under HCC which runs all council bars as well as other properties in the capital.… Read more: Massive plunder at Rufaro Marketing
A NUMBER of lawmakers have had their vehicles clamped in Harare’s central business district CBD) for failure to display valid parking discs. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, City Parking managing director Simon Muzviyo said the company had now given lawmakers exemptions for one vehicle each. City Parking… Read more: MPs fail to pay Harare parking fees
FIVE suspected armed robbers posing as passengers yesterday struck a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circle bus and robbed passengers of their cash and valuables before firing a shot and disappearing into the bush. The robbery occurred at around 2:30am just after the turn-off to Neshuro in Mwenezi district, about 165km north of Beitbridge. Masvingo police provincial spokesperson… Read more: Armed robbers strike Beitbridge-bound bus
MORE children are dropping out of school across the country due to financial challenges and early marriages, with Mashonaland Central province leading the statistics, a new report has shown. A latest Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) 2024 report says 25,8% of school-going children in Mashonaland Central are not attending school. Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South… Read more: Zim records jump in school dropouts
THE trial of Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa’s son, Neville, failed to take off on Wednesday, with the State saying it was yet to finalise its investigations. Neville faces charges of illegal forex currency dealings and money laundering. He is jointly charged with Simbarashe Tichingana and Elis Majachani. They appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Simon… Read more: Neville’s trial fails to take off
SHENG AN Mining, a registered mining company located in Hope Fountain, Umguza, has pressed theft charges against Bulawayo businessman Mohamed Daka (47) under Section 113 (1) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23. The charges arise from an alleged attempt by Daka to take control of Sheng AN Mine’s assets. According to… Read more: Mining equipment heist: Bulawayo businessman in trouble
As Zimbabwe moves closer to the 2030 presidential election, the government has ramped up its surveillance and intimidation tactics against activists, opposition leaders, and journalists.
In December 2015, former Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi was awarded a PhD from Aldersgate University College. On the surface, it seemed like another milestone for a prominent government official.
Tatenda Mavetera really wants to be a Dr – so much so that she paid for a bogus one, which she still uses. And then also paid a Mutare-based academic to do a PhD on her behalf.
United Kingdom-based global institution, El-Roi London University, has awarded Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist Dr Smelly Dube with an Honorary Professor of Mining and Industrial Development degree.
CHIREDZI-The International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) in partnership with International Women’s University (IWU) have conferred an honorary doctorate of Humane Letters Degree to Chiredzi businessman Lovemore Chiwanza.The
In 2023 Shacky Timburwa claimed to have earned the title ‘Dr’ after years of hard work. The truth is he paid some money, attended a fake graduation ceremony and pretended to have earned that degree.
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has launched a fraud investigation against Walter Magaya after doubt was cast over the authenticity of a diploma he submitted to ZIFA and the Harare High Court.
HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume is embroiled in nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, a top council official has told the Harare Commission of Inquiry.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has deployed soldiers and police officers in Chitungwiza ahead of the SADC summit. This has caused businesses and residents to self-impose an early curfew. Wednesday afternoon, soldiers and police entered Chitungwiza in convoys, with the soldiers in motorised military gear, while police details moved around armed with water canons, batons and guns. Zimbabwe… Read more: Curfew As Army Tankers Flood Chitungwiza
HIGH Court judges of appeal have said mentally-ill people also enjoy sex in their own right. The court said it could not be dispelled, where there was no evidence, that the mentally-ill are incompetent to consent and appreciate the nature of the act. High Court judges Justices Nyaradzo Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa and Siyabona Musithu said this… Read more: ‘Mentally-ill people also enjoy sex’. . .judges say as convicted ‘rapist’ released
GOVERNMENT has deployed soldiers in residential areas to maintain peace and order ahead of the 44th session of the Sadc Heads of State and Government Summit, NewsDay can report. Police yesterday said they would dispatch law enforcement agents to suburbs “where there is a need” to assure the public of police visibility. This comes at… Read more: Sadc summit: Govt deploys soldiers
THE Primary and Secondary Education ministry has attributed the decline in the quality of Ordinary and Advanced Level results to the demographics of external candidates that mainly sit for June examinations. The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) released the results on Tuesday this week, indicating a 44,22% and 53% decrease in the A Level and… Read more: External candidates ‘spoiling’ Zimsec results
CITY of Harare councillors wanted to push out a divisional head after he stuck to a government directive that the city fathers should be allocated residential stands in the wards they represent, fresh details emerged yesterday. Harare wanted to transfer divisional head human services in charge of housing Fani Machipisa to the position of head… Read more: Why councillors want senior official transferred
HARARE provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo yesterday dismissed opposition party Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume’s application challenging his placement on remand. Moyo dismissed the application saying Ngarivhume has to answer to the charges he is facing and should let the investigations continue. Ngarivhume (46), who is being jointly charged with Kelvin Gonde (45) on two counts… Read more: Ngarivhume loses placement on remand challenge
ZIMBABWEANS living in South Africa have initiated a petition to challenge their government to reverse the recent hike in passport fees for citizens staying in the neighbouring country. The citizens, through their representative organisation, the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, have expressed concern that the passports have become inaccessible to the ordinary people. The Zimbabwean… Read more: ‘Reverse passport price hike’
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed former Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France. Nzenza’s new role includes representing Zimbabwe at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation in Paris and the United Nations Tourism in Madrid, Spain. “It is hereby notified that His Excellency the President has, in terms… Read more: Nzenza appointed ambassador to France
HARARE magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday dismissed an application challenging placement on remand by Zanu PF central committee member Mike Chimombe on a charge of submitting fake documents when they were bidding for the US$9 million Harare streetlighting rehabilitation tender. This comes after Chimombe distanced himself from the company, Juluka Endo Joint Venture, arguing that he… Read more: Chimombe application thrown out
There was drama recently at his office after the latter refused to vacate his office and has remained defiant. “By frequently invoking the name of Minister Garwe, he claims his position is secure due to his close ties with the top government officials,” a source said. Machipisa is refusing to leave office over alleged pending… Read more: Minister sucked into HCC power struggles
SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso in the early hours of Saturday morning pulled a fast one on Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training minister Tino Machakaire, as he asked him what had happened to a haulage truck he promised him almost two years ago. Macheso popped the question as he released his latest album Kupa Kuturika… Read more: Where is my truck, Macheso asks Machakaire
TOP suspected Chipinge forex dealer Irene Samupindu has been arrested by the police in an operation to weed out money changers sabotaging Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and found in possession of more than US$16 000, R80 000 and ZiG23 000. Samupindu was arrested together with her sister Prudence and they were remanded to today for… Read more: Chipinge money changer nabbed, US$16K, R80K recovered
ZANU PF youth league secretary Tino Machakaire has said they will not betray President Emmerson Mnangagwa and support his opponents who want to see him out of office when his term expires in 2028. There is intense jockeying in Zanu PF as Mnangagwa’s constitutionally mandated two terms as the country’s President ends in 2028. Some… Read more: Don’t confuse us, we support ED: Zanu PF youth league
VENDORS for Economic Development (ED) have urged its members in Harare to be orderly ahead of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) Heads of State and Government Summit slated for August 17. There have been reports of vendors being moved from the central business district ahead of the summit. Vendors 4ED national chairperson Samora Chisvo… Read more: Behave: Vendors told ahead of Sadc summit
HUMAN rights watchdogs have flagged government’s current crackdown against dissenting voices ahead of the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) summit scheduled for this month saying the arbitrary arrest of human rights activists should stop forthwith. Government has since gone a gear up in crushing alleged dissent amid fears of planned protests during the summit. Last… Read more: CSOs speak against crackdown
ZANU PF party has publicly admitted that there are deep-rooted internal divisions within its ranks saying the conflicts are threatening its stability and effectiveness. Addressing party members recently in Manicaland, Zanu PF national political commissar Munyaradzi Machacha said party members were prioritising personal ambitions over party loyalty. “What you don’t know is that CCC [Citizens… Read more: Divisions rock Zanu PF. . .commissar says time for slogans over
A shocking scandal last week came to light involving Tatenda Zhoya, a UK-based Zimbabwean, who has been exposed by ZimEye for printing counterfeit Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) papers. The incident highlights the perils and profound impact of COS fraud on the community, which relies on these documents for legitimate work opportunities and visa applications. ZimEye’s… Read more: Tatenda Zhoya Printing Fake COS Papers in Massive Scam
Barely three years after pleading with the British government to lift sanctions due to widespread hunger, influential Zimbabwean cleric Andrew Wutawunashe has now declared that there is no hunger in Zimbabwe. In 2021, Wutawunashe, leading a delegation of preachers including Nehemiah Mutendi and Fidelis Mukonori, urged the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, to advocate for… Read more: Wutawunashe Reverses Own Prophecy On Hunger, Says No One Is Dying
The pilot project was embarked in Glen View and homeowners will also receive a token of appreciation, roofs resemble a solar farm THE Presidential solar scheme is now in full swing with 80 houses having been installed towards the target of a pilot project of 400 houses in Glen View. The solar panels are being… Read more: Presidential solar scheme in full swing as 80 GV residents benefit
President Mnangagwa shockingly appointed the renowned banker and communications expert perm sec for War Vets ministry Harare- War veterans ministry permanent secretary and renowned banker Clive Mphambela has died. He was involved in an accident Friday and he succumbed to injuries sustained leading to his death. Mphambela is the former Director of Communications in the… Read more: Former Mthuli Ncube spokes Mphambela dies in car crash
HARARE City Council is under fire for failing to replace outdated pipes in Kuwadzana, which has caused a water crisis in the high-density suburb, a situation which could spark a cholera outbreak, NewsDay has learnt. Kuwadzana residents have gone for a week without tap water. NewsDay visited the area, where residents have resorted to unsafe… Read more: Kuwadzana residents mount pressure on HCC over water crisis
POLICE have arrested two suspected armed robbers, while one was shot during arrest and succumbed to the injuries in hospital. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Kenneth Chiputura (50) and Jaison Munyapa (18) in connection with a series of armed robberies which occurred between May 31 and… Read more: Domboshava armed robber gunned down, 2 nabbed
THE saga between the Zimbabwe Passengers Company (Zupco) and the Vehicles Inspectorate Department (VID), is raging on affecting commuters who find themselves without transport after the latter impounded some of the public transporter’s buses last week, NewsDay has gathered. This comes amid reports that a Zupco bus ferrying war veterans was recently impounded by VID… Read more: VID, Zupco saga rages
A SIXTY-ONE-YEAR-OLD man from Chinhoyi, who allegedly fatally struck his wife of 49 years twice with a log on the head has been sentenced to six years in jail. Kasina Kawocha (61) will, however serve four years following his conviction on a charge of culpable homicide by Chinhoyi High Court judge Justice Philda Muzofa. Two… Read more: Man kills wife of 49 years over petty dispute
CABINET has approved a public-private partnership between the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry and Chirundu Border Consortium for the upgrade and modernisation of the Chirundu One Stop Border Post. Speaking during post-Cabinet briefing yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the project would be implemented under the build, operate, own and transfer model over a period… Read more: Cabinet approves modernisation of Chirundu Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has seized three South African registered trucks after 91 tonnes of copper disguised as in transit goods were stolen at Chirundu Border Post. The company, Nashfreight and Transport Services, unsuccessfully approached the High Court seeking the release of the trucks. The company cited Zimra Commissioner and the Officer in Charge… Read more: 91 tonnes of copper stolen at Chirundu border post
THE World Food Programme (WFP) says it requires US$409 million to scale up its initial response to provide general food assistance to over 4,5 million people in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe until March 2025. The southern region is currently battling an EI Nino-induced drought. Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe have declared national drought disasters.… Read more: WFP appeals for US$409m to alleviate hunger
A FORMER United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean unsuccessfully sued Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to compel it to refund her the duty she paid on her goods despite being a returning resident. Arreta Chidodo cited Zimra as the respondent in her court application seeking a declaratur before High Court judge Justice Never Katiyo. Chidodo was also seeking the… Read more: Zimra denies UK-based returning resident rebate
Government is sweating over possible protests during the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) summit to be held next month amid revelations that security agencies are on high alert to thwart any planned unrest, it has emerged. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who will assume the rotational chairmanship of the bloc, is using the summit to rubber stamp… Read more: Govt sweats over Sadc protests
Norton MP Richard Tsvangirai has highlighted the incompetence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration regarding the Morton Jeffrey Water Treatment Plant. The central government owes the plant millions of dollars, resulting in underutilization of this vital resource. In a statement on Wednesday, Tsvangirai said, “I visited the Morton Jeffrey water treatment plant with the Parliamentary portfolio… Read more: Government Ineptitude Exposed
THE government has granted permission for schools to conduct vacation lessons for examination classes. In a statement, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, Mr Moses Mhike confirmed the development saying the lessons will be conducted for 10 days between the 19th and 30th of August. Primary schools will charge US$2… Read more: Relief For Learners As Government Clears Vacation Lessons
Zimbabwe has deported three Chinese nationals after they were filmed torturing a mine worker in Bindura, Mashonaland Central. Gung Wai Lam, Xiang Nan, and Liu Xuehua were all linked to the incident where a worker at Makanga Mine in Bindura had his hands tied by rope to the bucket of a front-end loader before he… Read more: Zimbabwe deports 3 Chinese nationals filmed torturing mine worker
Zambian President Hichilema Hakainde on Thursday boycotted a three-nation wildlife conservation summit in Harare in his continuing diplomatic spat with Zimbabwe’s leader Emmerson Mnangagwa. Hakainde had been expected to attend the signing ceremony of the Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia Tripartite Transfrontier Conservation Area memorandum of agreement but sent his tourism minister instead. Mnangagwa and Mozambique’s… Read more: Hichilema boycotts wildlife summit with Mnangagwa, Nyusi in Harare
U.S. President Joe Biden, under pressure from fellow Democrats to drop his re-election campaign, tested positive for COVID-19 while visiting Las Vegas on Wednesday and is self-isolating after experiencing mild symptoms, the White House said. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the positive test for the 81-year-old Democrat after Biden cancelled a speech due… Read more: US President Biden tests positive for COVID, to self-isolate
Bulawayo Labour Court judge Mercy Moya-Matshanga has died, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) said on Wednesday. Moya-Matshanga collapsed suddenly at her home and died on admission at a local private hospital. “It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing on of Honourable Justice Moya-Matshanga J. We are informed that she collapsed at… Read more: Labour Court judge Mercy Moya-Matshanga dies after collapsing at home
Zimbabwe’s government will stick to what it promised when it launched a new currency in April by ensuring it remains fully backed by reserves, the central bank governor told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that was the only way to build trust. The new currency, called Zimbabwe Gold or ZiG for short, is the country’s sixth… Read more: Mushayavanhu shares target to reduce foreign currency transactions
Seventy-three CCC activists including the former Harare senator Jameson Timba will stand trial whilst coming from prison after the Harare High Court on Wednesday threw out their appeals against the refusal of bail by a lower court. A 17-year-old boy who was arrested with the group at Timba’s Avondale home on June 16 was granted… Read more: Timba, 72 others to stand trial from jail as High Court tosses bail appeal
Top diplomat Pamela Marie Tremont finally assumed her tour of duty as substantive US ambassador to Zimbabwe, ending three years of waiting since she was nominated to the job by President Joe Biden. Tremont presented her credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Wednesday morning. Speaking to journalists soon after the diplomatic formality,… Read more: Pamela Tremont begins tenure as US ambassador to Zimbabwe
A COMMISSION of inquiry into the affairs of Harare City Council (HCC) operations has raised concerns over the lack of transparency on leasing agreements between Rufaro Marketing, a subsidiary of the municipality, and tenants. Rufaro Marketing is a business unit under HCC which runs all council bars as well as other properties in the capital.… Read more: Massive plunder at Rufaro Marketing
A NUMBER of lawmakers have had their vehicles clamped in Harare’s central business district CBD) for failure to display valid parking discs. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, City Parking managing director Simon Muzviyo said the company had now given lawmakers exemptions for one vehicle each. City Parking… Read more: MPs fail to pay Harare parking fees
FIVE suspected armed robbers posing as passengers yesterday struck a Beitbridge-bound Blue Circle bus and robbed passengers of their cash and valuables before firing a shot and disappearing into the bush. The robbery occurred at around 2:30am just after the turn-off to Neshuro in Mwenezi district, about 165km north of Beitbridge. Masvingo police provincial spokesperson… Read more: Armed robbers strike Beitbridge-bound bus
MORE children are dropping out of school across the country due to financial challenges and early marriages, with Mashonaland Central province leading the statistics, a new report has shown. A latest Zimbabwe Livelihoods Assessment Committee (ZimLAC) 2024 report says 25,8% of school-going children in Mashonaland Central are not attending school. Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South… Read more: Zim records jump in school dropouts
THE trial of Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa’s son, Neville, failed to take off on Wednesday, with the State saying it was yet to finalise its investigations. Neville faces charges of illegal forex currency dealings and money laundering. He is jointly charged with Simbarashe Tichingana and Elis Majachani. They appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Simon… Read more: Neville’s trial fails to take off
SHENG AN Mining, a registered mining company located in Hope Fountain, Umguza, has pressed theft charges against Bulawayo businessman Mohamed Daka (47) under Section 113 (1) of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23. The charges arise from an alleged attempt by Daka to take control of Sheng AN Mine’s assets. According to… Read more: Mining equipment heist: Bulawayo businessman in trouble