ZACC arrests Orequest finance director over 720 tonnes of lithium smuggling
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has arrested Orequest (Pvt) Ltd finance director MinMin Song over the alleged smuggling of more than 720 tonnes of unbeneficiated lithium ore out of Zimbabwe through Forbes Border Post. “Song joins co-accused Shuvai Muza and Charlene Chivandire, who were arrested on 27 August 2026 and are […]
We The People launches shadow parliament, calls for grassroots power
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Pressure group We The People has launched a shadow parliament, saying it wants to turn public frustration into organised political action and develop alternatives to government policy. “Zimbabwe belongs to its people. And the people must organise themselves to govern it,” Masaraure said. He said the initiative was being established amid […]
We The People pressure Garwe over September 9 vendor eviction deadline
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — We The People, through its self-styled People’s Parliament, is pressuring Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe to suspend a September 9 deadline for the eviction of informal traders from undesignated trading sites, arguing that government has not provided enough alternative vending spaces. The pressure group’s Social Services, Labour and […]
Vendors face September 9 eviction as government orders nationwide crackdown
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Informal traders operating from undesignated sites in Harare and other urban areas face eviction by September 9 after the government issued a final warning ahead of a nationwide crackdown. Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe said vendors trading outside designated markets must vacate their sites voluntarily before a “comprehensive, […]
Saintfloew, Voltz JT headline Shoko Festival’s Mash Up Night
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — Hip-hop sensation Saintfloew will make his Shoko Festival debut alongside returning star Voltz JT and rising rapper Mugaratia when Mash Up Night takes over Harare Gardens on September 25. Zimbabwe’s longest-running urban culture festival announced the line-up this week, promising a night that brings together established names, emerging voices and […]
Guvamatanga under ZIMRA probe over 25 upmarket Borrowdale properties
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is investigating 25 properties in Harare’s upmarket Borrowdale Brooke estate linked to Finance Ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga, according to sources familiar with the inquiry. ZIMRA has asked the Borrowdale Brooke Homeowners Association to provide detailed information on the properties, including the names of owners and […]
MSU student in court over alleged US$1.1m CABS cyber heist
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — A Midlands State University (MSU) final-year Computer Science student has appeared in court accused of using malware to hack into CABS systems and steal more than US$1.1 million through thousands of fraudulent transactions. Sabelo Malunga, 24, allegedly infiltrated the bank’s computer systems while working as an IT intern between November last […]
Woman arrested over counterfeit Tongaat Hulett sugar racket
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — A Harare woman has been arrested for allegedly running an illegal operation that repackaged sugar into bags bearing fake Tongaat Hulett labels, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) said. Spiwe Mutandwa was arrested after ZACC officers raided a house in Southlea Park on Saturday evening. During the raid, investigators discovered a truck […]
Mash West raises over US$500,000 for Zanu PF conference
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Zanu PF’s Mashonaland West province has raised more than US$500,000 in cash and pledges, well above its US$300,000 target, as it prepares to host the ruling party’s annual National People’s Conference in Chinhoyi in October. Mashonaland West raised the money at a fundraising dinner held at a Harare hotel on Friday, […]
Bulawayo deputy mayor, two councillors arrested over US$52,000 extortion claim
By Naledi Nyoni BULAWAYO — The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has confirmed the arrest of Bulawayo deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu, Ward 28 councillor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu and former Ward 22 councillor Rodney Jele over alleged extortion linked to a 50-year lease for a hotel development. ZACC said the three allegedly demanded US$52,000 from a local businessman in […]