5 d. ago “Two points dropped,” says Mapeza after FC Platinum’s goalless draw against Herentals

HARARE - FC Platinum head coach Norman Mapeza expressed disappointment after his side failed to collect maximum points in their goalless draw against Herentals. The post “Two points dropped,” says Mapeza after FC Platinum’s goalless draw against Herentals 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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6 d. ago Don’t your stomachs get full? – Chamisa berates Chivayo’s cancer machines tender 

By Darlington Gatsi FORMER opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has criticised the government for awarding a tender to ZANU PF member and businessman Wicknell Chivayo for the procurement of cancer machines, a move widely viewed as a conduit for corruption. A South African company, TTM Global Medical Exports, owned by Chivayo, was awarded the tender to The post Don’t your stomachs get full? – Chamisa berates Chivayo’s cancer machines tender  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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.

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9 d. ago Exclusive: Charges against Mzembi will be dropped and former minister released from jail

HARARE – Former foreign affairs minister Walter Mzembi will be released on Monday and all charges against him dropped under a secret deal he negotiated with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Nehanda Radio can exclusively report. The post Exclusive: Charges against Mzembi will be dropped and former minister released from jail appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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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1 week ago Human rights violations ease in May; Zanu PF still tops perpetrators’ list— Report

By Costa Nkomo THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reports a slight improvement in the country’s human rights situation, with violations dropping by 10 percent in May 2025 compared to April 2025. In a report released Saturday, the human rights watchdog documented 83 human rights violations across various areas, including during government-led food aid distribution, instances The post Human rights violations ease in May; Zanu PF still tops perpetrators’ list— Report appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Lungu Family Dangles Corpse To Negotiate Dropping Police Charges

Tricky Demands Stall Lungu Repatriation Negotiations By A Correspondent- Tricky demands have stalled negotiations between the Zambian government and the … Continue reading "Lungu Family Dangles Corpse To Negotiate Dropping Police Charges"

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1 week ago Fugitive cop who flogged suspect to death arrested, appears in court 

By Tapiwa Svondo A RUWA police officer, Constable Prince Ndavambi (39) has been charged with murder following his arrest, nearly two weeks on the run. Accused person assaulted Blessed Believe Juruvenge (30) in police custody leading to his death. Ndavambi was a fugitive of the law since May 28, 2025, when the victim was declared The post Fugitive cop who flogged suspect to death arrested, appears in court  appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago IMF’s push for ZiG as sole legal tender met with skepticism in Zimbabwe

HARARE - A recommendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to make Zimbabwe's ZiG currency the exclusive legal tender is being met with widespread public skepticism, primarily due to the nation's turbulent economic history and deeply entrenched distrust in official financial policies. The post IMF’s push for ZiG as sole legal tender met with skepticism in Zimbabwe appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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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.

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1 week ago UK gospel singer Chahwanda charged with further offences as part of sexual offences investigation

UNITED KINGDOM-based gospel musician and pastor Walter Chahwanda has been charged with ten additional offences as part of an ongoing sexual offences investigation. Chahwanda (33) of Plemonstall Court, remains in custody on remand. He was previously arrested by Merseyside Police detectives on 13 March 2025 and 27 February 2024. He was initially charged with eleven The post UK gospel singer Chahwanda charged with further offences as part of sexual offences investigation appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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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 [...]

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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.

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2 w. ago Zimbabwean Man Faces Additional Charges in Ongoing Sexual Offences Investigation in UK

A Chester man currently on remand has been charged with a further string of offences [...]

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2 w. ago UK preacher Walter Chahwanda charged with further sexual offences after investigation

LIVERPOOL - UK based Zimbabwean gospel singer, model and pastor, Walter Chahwanda (33) currently in remand prison, has been charged with additional offences as part of an ongoing sexual offences investigation by Merseyside Police. The post UK preacher Walter Chahwanda charged with further sexual offences after investigation appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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2 w. ago “Drop the Charges, Adopt Him”: Public Urges VP’s Wife Miniyothabo Chiwenga to Show Mercy on Teen Thief

Harare – 7 June 2025. Pictures of a teenager getting convicted over theft of USD15,000 owned by VP Chiwenga’s wife, … Continue reading "“Drop the Charges, Adopt Him”: Public Urges VP’s Wife Miniyothabo Chiwenga to Show Mercy on Teen Thief"

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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 [...]

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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.

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2 w. ago RBZ Claims ZiG to Gain Value, Inflation to Drop Below 30% by December

By A Correspondent The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has projected that annual ZiG inflation will decline to below 30% … Continue reading "RBZ Claims ZiG to Gain Value, Inflation to Drop Below 30% by December"

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