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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Choruma faces contempt threat over disputed Mazowe farm occupation
By Staff Reporter HARARE — Zimbabwe Lands Commissioner Tsitsi Choruma faces possible contempt of court proceedings after allegedly breaching a High Court order barring her from entering or occupying disputed land at Amandas Estate in Mazowe. Businessman Prosper Muchenje’s lawyers are preparing an urgent application seeking to have Choruma held in contempt after she allegedly moved […]
Police sergeant shot dead after confronting husband over daughter’s alleged abuse
By Staff Reporter HARARE — A police officer was shot dead by her husband in Harare on Sunday night, hours after confronting him over allegations that he had sexually abused her 16-year-old daughter, police said. Sergeant Portia Dzanwa, 36, was stationed at ZRP Hatfield Traffic. Her husband, Pharaoh Dombodzvuku, 52, was arrested on a murder charge […]
VID clerks remanded over US$1m fake driver’s licence scam
By Victor Fanuel HARARE — Two Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) data capturer clerks have been remanded in custody after they were arrested over an alleged vehicle licensing scam that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) says generated more than US$1 million through the fraudulent issuance of driver’s licences. Tinotenda Maningi and Chrison Chipanda appeared before the Harare […]
Police hunt Madzibaba VeShanduko over alleged undermining of authority
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Police have launched a manhunt for opposition activist Godfrey Karemba, popularly known as Madzibaba VeShanduko, over allegations of undermining police authority. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, in a statement dated July 22, 2026, said police were seeking information on Godfrey Karemba’s location and whereabouts in connection with reports of undermining […]
Holy Ten granted US$500 bail after teen rape arrest
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Hip-hop artist Holy Ten was granted US$500 bail on Wednesday after appearing before magistrate Jesse Kufa at the Harare Magistrates Court, facing allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl. The 27-year-old musician, whose real name is Mukudzei Modecay Chitsama, arrived at court in handcuffs. He was represented by lawyer Admire Rubaya. The […]
Ex-Harare boss Marara wins Labour Court fight after ‘unfair’ disciplinary hearing
By Naledi Nyoni HARARE — Former City of Harare executive assistant to the town clerk Mathew Marara has successfully challenged his dismissal after the Labour Court set aside the disciplinary proceedings that led to his firing, ruling that he was denied a fair hearing. Justice Bianca Makwande ordered that the disciplinary proceedings be conducted afresh before […]