12 h. ago Case against ‘abusive’ guardians stalls as victim is transported to Zimbabwe

The Citizen A Grade 5 learner from Skeen Primary School, allegedly abused by her guardians, has been secretly taken to Zimbabwe, and without critical evidence, such as her medical report or statement, the suspects remain free. A child abuse case has stalled after the alleged perpetrators, the guardians of a Grade 5 learner from Skeen The post Case against ‘abusive’ guardians stalls as victim is transported to Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Events

65 h. ago Three Zimbabwean Nationals Arrested For Cyber Crimes In India After Multi

Three Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in India after allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated cyber fraud that defrauded a senior pharmaceutical executive of over ₹1.1 crore (approximately US$127,000).

Events

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.

Economics

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"

Events

6 d. ago Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe

The Citizen LIMPOPO – A 44-year-old man was arrested for fraud and possession of a suspected stolen vehicle at Beitbridge Port of Entry on Monday afternoon. The suspect was apprehended at the Departure Vehicle Check Point at around 15:30 while allegedly attempting to smuggle a grey Hyundai H1 into Zimbabwe. According to the Limpopo police The post Limpopo police foils attempt to smuggle stolen vehicle into Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Events

8 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.

Economics

9 d. ago ‘Zanu PF will rule forever’ — declares former army commander Sanyatwe, sparks outrage from top lawyer 

By Staff Reporter THABANI Mpofu, a top lawyer and confidante of opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has reacted angrily to a former military commander’s declaration from the pulpit that Zanu PF will rule Zimbabwe “forever.” The remarks, made by Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, the former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander and current Minister of Sports, Recreation, Arts The post ‘Zanu PF will rule forever’ — declares former army commander Sanyatwe, sparks outrage from top lawyer  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

1 week ago Man forged company documents in bid to seize Rhodes Estate, court hears

Second man accused of role in the fraud is acquitted

Events

1 week ago British Man Miraculously Survives Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, India – 12 June 2025 In a dramatic and unexpected twist, a British man has been found alive following … Continue reading "British Man Miraculously Survives Air India Plane Crash in Ahmedabad"

Events

1 week ago State withdraws US$260K fraud charges against Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu

HARARE - The State has withdrawn fraud charges against business associates and prominent Zanu-PF members Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who were accused of defrauding the Harare City Council of US$260,000 in connection with a controversial streetlight contract. The post State withdraws US$260K fraud charges against Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Politics

1 week ago NPA drops charges against Mpofu and Chimombe over US$9 million streetlights tender

HARARE – The National Prosecuting Authority on Wednesday withdrew corruption charges against business partners Moses [...]

Economics

1 week ago State drops charges against Mpofu, Chimombe in US$9 million streetlights scandal 

By Mary Taruvinga The state on Wednesday dropped charges against businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe who were accused of swindling the Harare City Council US$9 million in a botched streetlights tender. Whisper Mabhaudhi, representing the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) withdrew the charges against the two before plea without giving reasons for the State’s decision. The post State drops charges against Mpofu, Chimombe in US$9 million streetlights scandal  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Economics

2 w. ago Mpofu, Chimombe’s defence object to tendering of new documents

HARARE – Lawyers representing businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe who are accused of swindling [...]

Politics

2 w. ago Jailed bogus doctor swindled prospective nurse trainees US$8,000

By Staff Reporter A BULAWAYO man, who posed as a qualified medical doctor, has been convicted of multiple fraud and sentenced to an effective 42 months’ imprisonment. The accused person, 29-year-old Prosper Taurai Vanhuvaone, appeared at the Bulawayo Magistrates Court on charges involving false representation as a registered medical doctor and agent facilitating certificates of The post Jailed bogus doctor swindled prospective nurse trainees US$8,000 appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Events

2 w. ago Zimbabwe’s economic ‘collapse’ claims more victims, Food Lovers Market hit

HARARE - Zimbabwe's formal retail sector is facing a severe downturn, as evidenced by the imminent closure of two Food Lovers Market branches and major financial difficulties for OK Zimbabwe, both stemming from the country's volatile exchange rate and broader economic challenges, a situation that critics argue reflects the wider collapse of the national economy. The post Zimbabwe’s economic ‘collapse’ claims more victims, Food Lovers Market hit appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

Events

3 w. ago New twist to Mpofu, Chimombe fraud case as former Agric Perm Sec gives evidence

By Staff Reporter The case in which businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are accused of defrauding the government of US$7 million in a botched presidential goats scheme Monday took a new twist after former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture John Basera acknowledged that they only partly failed to meet the contractual agreement. The post New twist to Mpofu, Chimombe fraud case as former Agric Perm Sec gives evidence appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Politics

3 w. ago Procurement Authority recommended jailed Chimombe, Mpofu’s company – former  Agriculture Permanent Secretary tells court

By Mary Taruvinga The trial in which businessmen Mike Chimombe and  Moses Mpofu are accused of swindling the state of US$7 million in a goats deal continued Thursday with former Agriculture Ministry Permanent Secretary John Basera taking to the witness stand. Basera told the High Court Justice Pisirayi Kwenda that the duo’s company, Blackdeck, had The post Procurement Authority recommended jailed Chimombe, Mpofu’s company – former  Agriculture Permanent Secretary tells court appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Events

3 w. ago Procurement Authority recommended jailed Chimombe, Mpofu’s company: Ex

By Mary Taruvinga The trial in which businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are accused of swindling the state of US$7 million in a goats deal continued Thursday with former Agriculture Ministry Permanent Secretary John Basera taking to the witness stand. Basera told the High Court Justice Pisirayi Kwenda that the duo’s company, Blackdeck, had The post Procurement Authority recommended jailed Chimombe, Mpofu’s company: Ex-Agric Permanent Secretary tells court appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

Events

3 w. ago Court hears Mpofu and Chimombe only supplied 3 000 goats instead of 600,000

By A Correspondent | ZimEye | Court hears Mpofu and Chimombe only supplied 3 000 goats instead of 600 000, … Continue reading "Court hears Mpofu and Chimombe only supplied 3 000 goats instead of 600,000"

Events