3 d. ago Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa

By Xinhua ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Saturday that the country’s economy continues to register positive strides. In a post on X, the president said that economic growth is being driven by strong performance in mining and tourism, reduced inflation and the stabilization of the local currency. Mnangagwa’s comments followed a recent statement by The post Zimbabwe’s economy continues to register positive strides: President Mnangagwa appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Corrupt police officers jailed for receiving bribes at checkpoint

By Staff Reporter  TWO Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been convicted of criminal abuse of duty and slapped with a custodial sentence. The pair of Dennis Takudzwa Chivaku and Sharon Madondo were this week sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, before the court conditionally set aside one year. They will, therefore, effectively serve three years The post Corrupt police officers jailed for receiving bribes at checkpoint appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal

By Mary Taruvinga A HARARE woman has been dragged to court accused of fraud after she allegedly conned a miner of US$50 000 in a botched mining equipment supply deal. Chipo Madosi of Brookville, Borrowdale, Harare, was arraigned before a local magistrate Thursday to answer to the allegations. The complainant is Passmore Mapako of Hatfield, The post Miner swindled of US$50,000 in botched mining equipment supply deal appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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4 d. ago Former Deputy Finance Minister David Chapfika dies after vehicle drives off bridge

HARARE - David Chapfika, a former Deputy Minister of Finance and a long-serving Zanu-PF politician, died on Thursday in a tragic road accident that occurred near Chabwino, at the Stondon Bridge, when his vehicle reportedly drove off the bridge and landed on its roof in the river. The post Former Deputy Finance Minister David Chapfika dies after vehicle drives off bridge appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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5 d. ago Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting

By Mary Taruvinga A 21-year-old security guard from Kadoma has avoided jail time following an accidental discharge of a firearm, which resulted in the death of a miner at Sengy Mine. The state was insisting on a murder charge, but the High Court found Anthony Mutefara guilty of culpable homicide before sentencing him to three The post Guard escapes jail time for community service after accidental fatal shooting appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe sets historic tobacco production record, eyes value

MedAfrica Zimbabwe has reached an unprecedented milestone in its tobacco industry, surpassing its previous national production record with over 300 million kilogrammes of leaf tobacco sold since the marketing season began in March 2025. According to the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), this achievement exceeds the 296 million kg record set in 2023 and The post Zimbabwe sets historic tobacco production record, eyes value-driven growth appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Prophet Walter Magaya seeks one week postponement in US$420k liquidation case

HARARE - Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya and his wife, Tendai, have secured a one-week postponement in the High Court proceedings initiated by GetBucks Microfinance Bank Limited, which seeks to liquidate their personal estates over an outstanding debt of US$420,140.72. The post Prophet Walter Magaya seeks one week postponement in US$420k liquidation case appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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5 d. ago Court Dismisses Fraud Accused Businessman Michael Gordon Smith’s Bid for Discharge

By A Correspondent| A Harare magistrate has thrown out an application for discharge filed by embattled businessman Michael Gordon Smith, … Continue reading "Court Dismisses Fraud Accused Businessman Michael Gordon Smith’s Bid for Discharge"

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5 d. ago Chillmaster misses out as Nisha Ts joins Germany’s Moto Moto festival

By Tapiwa Svondo RISING contemporary musician Chillmaster has pulled out of the upcoming MOTO MOTO Festival in Cologne, Germany, where he was scheduled to perform on July 19. Chillmasters’ inclusion on the festival’s lineup was part of the winning package as the NAMA Outstanding Breakthrough Musician. He has been replaced by Zimdancehall artist Nisha Ts. The post Chillmaster misses out as Nisha Ts joins Germany’s Moto Moto festival appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Getbucks corners Magaya over US$400k debt, moves to liquidate his estate

By Darlington Gatsi PROPHETIC Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya is in hot soup following his failure to pay a US$420,140 debt owed to GetBucks Microfinance. GetBucks has approached the High Court seeking to liquidate his estate after the cleric allegedly frustrated efforts by the company to recover its money declaring he has nothing. The post Getbucks corners Magaya over US$400k debt, moves to liquidate his estate appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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6 d. ago Prophet Magaya faces estate liquidation over outstanding debt of US$420 000

HARARE - GetBucks Microfinance Bank Limited has initiated legal proceedings in the High Court of Zimbabwe, seeking to liquidate the personal estates of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Walter Magaya and his wife, Tendai, over an outstanding debt of US$420,140.72. The post Prophet Magaya faces estate liquidation over outstanding debt of US$420 000 appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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7 d. ago Mzembi sent to prison after court revokes bail, trial to resume on July 1

Court rejects his claims that medical complications from cancer surgery kept him away

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7 d. ago 11 cars stolen in single day as police warn motorists to stay vigilant

‘It is the responsibility of drivers and vehicle owners to secure their vehicles at home and parking areas’

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7 d. ago Walter Mzembi’s Bail Revoked After Court Finds Willful Default

Harare – June 17, 2025 Former Cabinet Minister Walter Mzembi has had his bail revoked after the Harare Magistrates Court … Continue reading "Walter Mzembi’s Bail Revoked After Court Finds Willful Default"

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7 d. ago Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; judge says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe

By Staff Reporter Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, will languish in jail after Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei revoked his bail on the grounds that he willfully skipped court for the past seven years. The magistrate dismissed his application seeking cancellation of his three arrest warrants and remanded him in custody until July 1. Ndirowei, The post Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; judge says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; magistrate says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe

By Staff Reporter Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, will languish in jail after Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei revoked his bail on the grounds that he willfully skipped court for the past seven years. The magistrate dismissed his application seeking cancellation of his three arrest warrants and remanded him in custody until July 1. Ndirowei, The post Mzembi remanded in custody to July 1; magistrate says former minister was not as sick as he wants court to believe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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7 d. ago Former City of Harare debtors controller jailed for $1,3million fraud

By Staff Reporter A FORMER City of Harare (CoH) debtors controller has been jailed for three years for defrauding the council of money amounting to ZWL$1,393,875.35. The accused person, Tafadzwa Dzapasi committed the offences between November 2022 and May 2023. The court heard that using his position, Dzapasi manipulated dormant accounts and transitory funds to The post Former City of Harare debtors controller jailed for $1,3million fraud appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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8 d. ago Former cabinet minister Mzembi requests court to cancel arrest warrants, says he was grounded by poor health

By Mary Taruvinga FORMER Foreign Affairs Minister, Walter Mzembi, has urged the court to cancel his arrest warrant, adding that he was not in wilful default over the past seven years he has been out of the country. Mzembi was arrested when he touched down at Robert Mugabe International Airport over the weekend, accused of The post Former cabinet minister Mzembi requests court to cancel arrest warrants, says he was grounded by poor health appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago Judge Mathis: No Love Lost for Diddy — But His Friends Should Stand By Him in Court

LOS ANGELES — Judge Greg Mathis has made it clear he won’t be turning up [...]

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1 week ago Thief to spend 10 years in prison for stealing ZESA armoured copper cables

By Staff Reporter  A 32-year-old man will spend the next 10 years behind bars following his conviction of theft of armoured copper cables used in electricity transmission. Accused person, Armstrong Trust Nsingo of Wedza appeared before Zvishavane Magistrates Court facing a charge of stealing armoured electrical copper cables belonging to the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority The post Thief to spend 10 years in prison for stealing ZESA armoured copper cables appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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