SADC to convene extraordinary summit amidst regional turmoil
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced an extraordinary summit scheduled to take place in Harare from November 16 to 20. Zimbabwe, the current SADC chair, will host the summit as the region grapples with escalating tensions in Mozambique. Information minister Jenfan Muswere during a post cabinet briefing on […]
ZRP bans officers’ use of cellphones while on duty
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has implemented a strict ban on cell phone usage by officers while on duty, effective immediately.A leaked internal memo from the Officer Commanding Masvingo Central District, dated October 31, 2024, reinforces a previous directive from the provincial commander, issued on October 28. The memo emphasizes […]
High Court dismisses Katsimberis’ bid to privately prosecute Sharpe
By Court Correspondent Harare – Property mogul Georgios Katsimberis has suffered a setback in his legal battle against fellow businessman Kenneth Sharpe. High Court judge Maxwell Takuva dismissed Katsimberis’ application to privately prosecute Sharpe, finding it without merit. Katsimberis had sought a certificate of Nolle Prosequi citing Prosecutor General (PG), Loice Matanda Moyo, as the […]
Zimbabwe’s energy crisis deepens, crippling businesses
By Business Correspondent Harare – Zimbabwean businesses are once again grappling with the crippling effects of electricity outages, as low water levels at the Kariba Dam have forced a reduction in power generation. Frequent breakdowns at the coal-fired Hwange Thermal Power Station have compounded the problem, severely impacting economic productivity. Across the country, companies including […]
EcoSure resolves dispute with grieving family after coffin dumping incident
By Staff Reporter Rusape – EcoSure, a leading funeral service provider underwritten by Econet Life, has resolved a dispute with a bereaved family who had left a coffin at one of its branches after a denied funeral claim. The incident, which occurred on November 2, 2024, at the EcoSure Rusape outlet, sparked widespread public outrage […]
Beitbridge villagers find relief in Presidential Borehole Scheme
By Features Correspondent Mtshilashonkwe, Matabeleland South Province – For years, the villagers of Mtshilashonkwe, a remote community 100 kilometers west of Beitbridge, have grappled with the harsh realities of climate change. With dwindling water sources, particularly the drying up of nearby rivers, the community faced a humanitarian crisis. However, a lifeline has arrived in the […]
BancABC accused of fabricating charges to avoid US$6 million retrenchment payments
By Staff Reporter Harare – BancABC is embroiled in a controversy, facing accusations of concocting charges against at least nine top executives to avoid paying substantial retrenchment packages. According to sources, the bank’s current Managing Director, Tawanda Munaiwa, is spearheading a controversial restructuring process that involves fabricating offenses to terminate contracts of senior managers. This […]
Two Harare police officers arrested in bribery scandal
By Staff Reporter Harare – Two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been arrested following a viral video showing them allegedly soliciting bribes from public transport vehicles near the Mabvuku turn-off along the Harare-Mutare Road. The video footage appears to show drivers handing over suspected bribe money, with the recorder’s voiceover claiming that the officers […]
Historian and cultural icon Pathisa Nyathi passes away at 73
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo – Renowned historian, biographer, playwright, and poet Pathisa Nyathi, a revered figure in Zimbabwean cultural heritage, passed away on Saturday at the age of 73. Nyathi, who had been ailing for some time, was admitted to Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo on Friday, according to family spokesperson Reverend Paul Damasane. Born […]
New scars on Sean Mnangagwa’s face spark speculation
By Staff Reporter Harare – Recent, prominent surgical scars on the face of Sean Mnangagwa, son of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, have ignited widespread speculation about their origin and potential implications. The noticeable marks, located on his forehead and near his ear, were absent in photographs taken just weeks prior, fueling rumors about a possible […]