Zimbabwe Media Commission fires top directors over missing fuel
By Marshall Bwanya Harare —The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has fired its executive secretary, Godwin Phiri, and principal director, Academy Bvumayi Chinamhora, over a fuel theft scandal. NewsHour established that the expulsions followed protracted proceedings involving a high-powered disciplinary tribunal. The disciplinary hearings were informed by three audits reports—a preliminary internal investigation followed by a verification […]
ZPC duo in dock over US$3.8m heist
By Victor Fanuel HWANGE – Two Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) officials in Hwange have been arrested over the theft of equipment worth US$3.8 million. Tawanda Mhaka and Ruth Chiyani were hauled before the courts and remanded to September 26. A third suspect, Hardlife Zimwenje, remains on the run. The pair allegedly siphoned off 15 electric […]
Company director nabbed for US$7,6m gas import scandal
Grant Chitate, director of Grant Wellington Thulisa (Pvt) Ltd
Harare man charged with culpable homicide after vicious dogs kills pedestrians, NPA opposes bail
By Victor Fanuel Harare – A Harare man whose vicious dogs killed a passerby last Saturday appeared in court on Tuesday, charged with culpable homicide. Mike Mupinga, 40, was remanded in custody until Friday after prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi said they would file reasons for opposing bail on Wednesday. Defense lawyer Stephen Chikotora will then argue for […]