Police hunt cyber criminal in US$17,000 SIM-swap fraud case
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), has launched a manhunt for suspected cyber criminal Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo, who is wanted in connection with a series of digital fraud cases involving fraudulent SIM card replacements and hacking that cost victims a combined US$17,009.50 and ZWG30,665,912.30. In a statement issued on Tuesday, national police […]
Charamba claps back at Mliswa over “sabotage” claims
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has issued a strong rebuttal to former Norton legislator Temba Mliswa’s scathing criticism, declaring that he will not be lectured by what he described as a “talkative nobody” with no moral authority to advise him. Charamba was responding to Mliswa, a former Zanu PF Central Committee member, […]
Zimbabwe on the edge as Mnangagwa unleashes Ziyambi, who accuses Chiwenga of “treason”
By Victor Fanuel HARARE – Zimbabwe’s political tensions have flared after Zanu PF’s legal affairs chief and justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi, accused Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of “treasonous” conduct. In a 25-page dossier presented to President Emmerson Mnangagwa before the Zanu PF politburo meeting on September 17, 2025, Chiwenga alleged that the president’s allies — […]
Winky D hypes up Castle Braai Fest grand finale as it marks a decade of fire
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE – Zimdancehall maestro Winky D has promised to light up the stage at this year’s Castle Braai Fest grand finale, teasing fans with his signature flair and confidence. “Let’s link up and drink up, no need to worry on Saturday the 18th of October at the Glamis Arena. The 2025 Castle Braai […]
Albert Nyathi endorses Gwenzi for ZIMURA board re-election
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE – Outgoing Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) chairperson Albert Nyathi has endorsed board member and musician Alexio “Goodchild” Gwenzi’s bid for re-election. He described Gwenzi as a “hard worker” and “a doer” who has brought tangible progress to the organisation. Nyathi, a celebrated poet and veteran of the local arts industry, commended […]
Harare residents outraged as Developers invade Monavale and Meyrick Park Wetlands
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Residents of Monavale and Meyrick Park have raised alarm over the ongoing destruction of protected wetland areas in their communities, accusing private developers of illegally clearing land within the internationally recognised Monavale Wetland Ramsar Site. The outcry comes amid allegations that vast portions of State land within the wetland were irregularly […]
NetOne CCO Masunda denies role in CEO arrest, slams smear campaign
By Staff Reporter HARARE — NetOne Group Chief Commercial Officer Learnmore Masunda has denied allegations linking him to the recent arrest of the Group CEO ahead of the executive’s second-term renewal in November, dismissing claims that he has any interest in the top post. Speaking to local media Masunda said he only learned about the accusations […]
Winky D, Busy Signal Toast to Unity in Surprise Collabo “Drink Up”
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — ZimDancehall prodigy Winky D and Jamaican dancehall heavyweight Busy Signal have dropped a sizzling surprise collaboration titled “Drink Up.” The track, released unexpectedly over the weekend, comes with an AI-generated music video. It has set social media ablaze ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Castle Lager National Braai Festival, set […]
Why Movements Beat Messiahs in Zimbabwe’s Struggle
By Obert Masaraure OPINION — I remember those long Christmas walks from my village to Maware Shopping Centre in Chikomba. We’d walk about eight kilometres, laughing and chatting all the way. Some lucky kids had brand-new shoes — shiny and stylish. But halfway there, the blisters came, and so did the tears. The best shoes […]
Guvamatanga faces “multi-million” kickback allegations
By Victor Fanuel HARARE –Finance ministry permanent secretary, George Guvamatanga, is facing renewed corruption allegations after Zanu PF’s Bikita West MP Energy Mutodi, who also chairs Parliament’s Budget and Finance Committee, accused him of demanding kickbacks of between 5 and 10 percent from Treasury payments. Mutodi made the claims during a heated parliamentary debate on the […]