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ZIMRA Raids Pantries in Holiday Hunt for Looted Goods

ZIMBABWE– In a decisive move to combat smuggling, the government has launched an extensive door-to-door Zimra operation aimed at confiscating illicit goods inundating the country, particularly during the festive season. This rigorous initiative is part of an effort to curb annual losses

December 19, 2024

Zimbabwe

Legal Experts: No International Court Can Hear Zuma’s Election Claims

Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s MK Party has intensified claims of election fraud in the May 2024 polls, threatening to take the case to international courts after failing in domestic legal challenges. Legal experts, however, say no international court has jurisdiction

December 18, 2024

Politics·Zimbabwe

Chamisa Asks Mnangagwa for GNU in Open Letter

HARARE- Former Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa has written an open letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa proposing a Government of National Unity to address Zimbabwe’s mounting political and economic challenges. The appeal mirrors a recent similar move by Mozambican opposition

December 18, 2024

Politics·Zimbabwe

Siqokoqela Mphoko Absent From Father’s Burial

BULAWAYO, ZIMBABWE – Siqokoqela Mphoko, the son of the late former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, was conspicuously absent from his father’s burial at the family’s Douglasdale plot in Bulawayo yesterday, highlighting deep family divisions. The absence underscores years of bitter conflict between

December 17, 2024

Tendai Zuze and two other suspects in the US$2,7 million ZB Bank heist case

Crime·Zimbabwe

High Court Frees Suspect in US$2.7M ZB Bank Heist

HARARE- The High Court has acquitted Tendai Zuze, who served part of a 10-year sentence for the 2021 ZB Bank heist, after judges ruled his conviction was based on inadequate evidence. The robbery, Zimbabwe’s largest cash heist, involved US$2.7 million stolen from

December 17, 2024

Crime·Religious·Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean Bishop Charged with Rape

HARARE- Police have arrested Bishop Jimmy Chateerera, 45, of Zvidozvavashe Apostolic Unity Church in Waterfalls on multiple criminal charges following allegations from a congregation member. The incidents reportedly occurred in August at the church leader’s residence. Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, Harare provincial police

December 16, 2024

Arts & Lifestyle·Health & Fitness·Politics·Zimbabwe

Cancer-stricken Hwenje thanks Mnangagwa for India treatment

A Zimbabwean musician known for praising President Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly thanked the leader for funding his cancer treatment in India. Chief Hwenje made the announcement while performing at a road commissioning ceremony in Shurugwi last Thursday. The artist, whose legal name

December 16, 2024

Crime·Politics·Zimbabwe

Military Officer’s Death Sparks Murder Claims in Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe – A Zimbabwean military intelligence officer discovered hanging from a tree in Figtree was murdered, his cousin Senator Lwazi Sibanda revealed during an emotional parliamentary address Wednesday. The death, initially ruled a suicide, has raised questions about potential foul play.

December 15, 2024

Crime·Zimbabwe

Mother Kills Toddler After Failed Job Search

CHIREDZI- A devastating case of infanticide in Mkwanise has shocked local communities and highlighted issues of economic desperation and mental health. Police have arrested an 18-year-old woman for allegedly stoning her two-year-old male toddler to death near Maranatha paddock in Mkwanise on

December 14, 2024

Crime·Politics·Zimbabwe

Ex-MP Chipanga Freed on $400 Bail in Farm Theft Case

RUSAPE- Former Makoni West legislator Kudzi Chipanga appeared before Rusape regional magistrate Barbara Mateko on Tuesday, facing charges of stealing presidential agricultural inputs valued at US$11,200. He was granted US$400 bail with strict reporting conditions. The court ordered Chipanga to reside at