NetOne CEO Mushawani under fire for alleged ‘ghost money scheme’ blames hackers
By Staff Reporter Harare – NetOne Chief Executive Officer Raphael Mushawani, is facing serious allegations of economic misconduct that reportedly drained the economy of ZWG$30 million. Sources indicate that two weeks after introducing the ZiG currency in May, Mushawani’s team within the Mobile Financial Services department (OneMoney) allegedly manipulated the system to create ‘ghost money’ […]
Former RBZ governor Gideon Gono issued warrant of arrest over fraud case
By Staff Reporter Harare – A warrant for the arrest of former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono, has been issued after he failed to appear in the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday. His representative George Mashonganyika, has received the warrant on his behalf. Gono is involved in a fraud case against Beverly […]
Graft accused Harare town clerk Hosiah Chisango granted bail
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE – Harare Town Clerk Hosiah Chisango has been granted bail by the High Court after spending nearly two months in remand prison. Chisango was arrested in July on charges of criminal abuse of duty for allegedly awarding a US$9,2 million tender to Juluka Enndo Joint Venture without following proper procedures. Juluka […]
Chatunga Mugabe issued warrant of arrest for evading court
By Staff Reporter BEITBRIDGE – Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, the son of the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has had a warrant of arrest issued against him after failing to appear in a Beitbridge court on Monday. Mugabe is facing two separate charges of disorderly conduct and possession of prohibited weapons. The incident occurred on August […]
Council blows US$130,000 legal bill over ZW$50 employees’ shortfall
By Moses Madyira Chikomba – Chikomba Rural District Council (CRDC) has suffered a significant legal setback after losing a Supreme Court case with costs. The dispute centered on the reinstatement of one of four employees who were fired in 2020 over a mere ZW$50 shortfall. CRDC fired bus levy collectors Martha Mudzana, Rosa Chikwama, and […]
Chatunga Mugabe remanded out of custody after cop assault
Beitbridge – Chatunga Bellarmine Mugabe, son of former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, is set to return to court on September 16, after he was reminded out of custody for allegedly assaulting a policeman at a roadblock in Bubi, Beitbridge. Mugabe, who was represented by Muchiwande Sithole of F Chauke and Associates, briefly appeared before Beitbridge […]
High Court awards Fadzayi Mahere US$18K in defamation ruling against Petina Gappah
Fadzayi Mahere and Petina Gappah
Gray Homes owners attempted to flee after defrauding Chiwenga, court hears
Former Defence Forces commander and VP Constantino Chiwenga elevates Miniyothabo Baloyi from partner to spouse in a white wedding ceremony, marking a significant milestone in their relationship. By Staff Reporter Harare – A Harare couple accused of defrauding Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s wife, Miniyothabo, in a failed construction deal attempted to flee the country under […]
Boy scout trainer sentenced to 28 years for child sexual abuse
By Staff Reporter HARARE – A 35-year-old man who served as a boy scout trainer in the Chief Seke area was sentenced to 28 years in prison after being found guilty of multiple counts of aggravated indecent assault and contravening the Data Protection Act. The accused, whose name has been withheld to protect the victims’ […]
Cornered Harare Town Clerk Chisango unmasks councillors illegal regularisation modus operandi
By Marshall Bwanya Harare – Embattled Harare City Council (HCC) town clerk Hosiah Chisango, who is currently in state custody, disclosed how several Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) opposition councillors exploited their positions to facilitate the regularisation of illegal settlements masquerading as housing schemes. Chisango, appearing before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the governance […]