Mliswa alleges “third hand” behind Chimombe, Mpofu US$7,7 million fraud case
By Staff Reporter Harare – Former independent Norton lawmaker, Temba Mliswa, has made a startling claim that the US$7,7 million presidential goat scheme scandal involving Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu is being driven by political motives rather than legal principles. In a recent social media post, the outspoken politician suggested that the decision to broadcast […]
Armed robbers steal millions in Bulawayo cash-in-transit heist
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo – A brazen armed robbery took place in Bulawayo on Thursday, targeting a cash-in-transit vehicle near the Ecobank branch at the corner of 9th Avenue and Fife Street. In a daring act, masked assailants intercepted a cash-in-transit vehicle, which was under the protection of Safeguard Security. The robbers, believed to be […]
Fraud-accused Mpofu, Chimombe seek constitutional relief, citing rights violations
By Marshall Bwanya Harare – Incarcerated business duo Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe have challenged the constitutionality of their fraud charges and trial processes before the High Court, seeking referral to the Constitutional Court. Chimombe and Mpofu are accused of defrauding the government of US$7,7 million through a fraudulent goats supply tender issued by the […]
Former Harare mayor Masunda seeks dismissal of indecent assault charges
By Staff Reporter Harare – Former Harare mayor Muchadeyi Masunda’s legal team is seeking the dismissal of indecent assault charges against him, arguing that the prosecution has failed to provide sufficient evidence to proceed. The defense contends that the State has not established a prima facie case against Masunda, and they are requesting the case […]
Samantha Mtukudzi in court over Hillside property valuation disparity
By Mathew Masinge Harare – Retired footballer Tinashe Nengomasha and his ex-wife, Samantha Mtukudzi, found themselves back in court on Friday, to resolve a stalemate over the valuation of their Hillside property. The dispute arose as part of their ongoing divorce proceedings, which were finalized last year. Nengomasha had sought an urgent court order to […]
UPCSA schools bleed US$ 100, 000 annually in alleged corruption scheme
By Marshall Bwanya Harare – A decade-long corruption scheme is siphoning an estimated $100,000 annually from each of nine Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa (UPCSA) schools, according to an investigation by this publication. The affected schools include David Livingstone Memorial Primary School, Gloag Ranch Primary School 3, Redbank Primary School, Mnondu Primary School, Robert […]
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 […]
