High Court boots out Zanu PF youths from Vubachikwe Mine
By Staff Reporter HARARE – The Bulawayo High Court has ordered dozens of Zanu PF youths who invaded Vubachikwe Mine in Matabeleland South to vacate the property immediately, granting an urgent spoliation order in favour of the mine’s owners. In a ruling delivered on February 2, Justice Bongani Ndlovu directed six individuals – including Zanu PF […]
Gwanda man sentenced to 20 years for raping 11-year-old girlfriend’s daughter By Courts Correspondent
BULAWAYO — A 42-year-old man from Gwanda has been sentenced to an effective 20 years’ imprisonment after being convicted of raping his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter, a crime that was reported to police several days after it occurred. The Gwanda Regional Magistrates’ Court handed down the sentence on February 2, 2026 for an offence committed in Esigodini […]
Robert Mugabe’s finances tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, FBI source claims
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe’s personal fortune was allegedly managed by disgraced American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to a confidential FBI source cited in newly released United States Department of Justice files. The explosive claim, dated November 27, 2017, resurfaced following the publication of a fresh batch […]
Marvelous Nakamba secures move to
Sheffield Wednesday following Luton departure By Sports Reporter SHEFFIELD, UNITED KINGDOM — Zimbabwe captain Marvelous Nakamba has joined English Championship side Sheffield Wednesday for the remainder of the season after mutually terminating his contract with Luton Town. The 32-year-old midfielder put pen to paper on Monday, the final day of the January transfer window, bringing […]
High Court shuts down Mpofu, Chimombe’s appeal in US$7,7 goat scheme fraud
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The High Court has rejected applications by Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe for leave to appeal both their conviction and sentence, with Justice Pisirayi Kwenda ruling that their intended appeals were “frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of court process.” Mpofu and Chimombe were jointly convicted in December 2025 for defrauding millions […]
Presidential Empowerment Schemes here to stay, vows Tungwarara as accountability structures are finalised
By Staff Reporter MUTARE — President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s empowerment programmes are not being abandoned but are set to continue under tighter accountability frameworks, according to the President’s special investment adviser, Paul Tungwarara. Tungwarara said the Presidential Empowerment Schemes (PES), remain a core pillar of the government’s development agenda but were temporarily slowed to allow the ruling […]
ZSM says police demand for foreign ministry clearance unlawful ahead of US embassy protest
By Staff Reporter HARARE — The Zimbabwe Solidarity Movement (ZSM) has accused the police of acting outside the law by directing the group to seek clearance from the ministry of foreign affairs for its planned protest at the US embassy. In a letter to the Officer Commanding Harare Suburban District, ZSM rejected the directive, arguing it […]
Epworth North MP Mhetu dedicates parliamentary salary to constituents, demands action on services
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Epworth North lawmaker Zivai Mhetu, has pledged his entire parliamentary salary to community welfare and is calling for urgent government action to improve healthcare, roads, and policing in the high-density suburb. Addressing a public feedback meeting attended by over 3,000 residents, Mhetu announced he had allocated his full 2025 salary—totalling US$3,360—to […]
Chivayo recognizes soccer legend Sunday Chidzambwa with luxury vehicle, cash
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo has rewarded and publicly recognised Zimbabwe’s most decorated football coach, Sunday Marimo “Mhofu” Chidzambwa, in a gesture that blends national sporting pride with personal gratitude for a lifetime of service to the game. In a heartfelt social media tribute, Chivayo hailed Chidzambwa as a “football talisman” whose […]
Manyaya appointed ZTA boss, ends two-year leadership gap
I’m By Staff Reporter HARARE — Dr George Manyaya has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). His appointment will take effect from February 1, 2026, ending a vacancy that had lasted for nearly two years. Manyaya’s professional career spans extensive stakeholder relations, corporate communications, and strategic leadership. […]