6 h. ago More jail time for Bluff Hill resident Mike Mupinga whose pit bulls fatally mauled man

HARARE - Mike Mupinga, the Bluff Hill resident whose dogs fatally mauled a man in a recent attack, is set to remain behind bars after a Harare Magistrate denied him bail on Tuesday. The post More jail time for Bluff Hill resident Mike Mupinga whose pit bulls fatally mauled man appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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7 h. ago Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands ventures into boxing, sponsors heavyweight fighter Elvis Moyo

HARARE - Scottland FC owner Scott Sakupwanya has expanded his sporting footprint into the boxing world. Through his company, Betterbrands, Sakupwanya is now sponsoring Zimbabwean boxer and EFC Mixed Martial Arts Heavyweight Champion Elvis Moyo, Nehanda Radio has learnt. The post Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands ventures into boxing, sponsors heavyweight fighter Elvis Moyo appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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31 h. ago IOC is in ‘best of hands’, says Bach as he hands over to Zimbabwe’s Coventry

AFP Kirsty Coventry became the president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the most powerful person in sport, on Monday in a handover ceremony with her predecessor Thomas Bach. The Zimbabwean is the first woman and African to head the body, and at 41, the youngest since Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who is credited with founding The post IOC is in ‘best of hands’, says Bach as he hands over to Zimbabwe’s Coventry appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults

By Alois Vinga Zimbabwe’s gold reserves have grown to 3.4 metric tons to back the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, introduced in April 2024. President Emmerson Mnangagwa inspected the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) gold vaults on Thursday, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to strengthening the currency’s fundamentals through mineral-backed reserves. The RBZ aims to increase its The post Zimbabwe’s gold reserves reach 3.4 metric tons, Mnangagwa inspects RBZ vaults appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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5 d. ago It will take more than Mnangagwa’s gold vault tour to restore public trust in the ZiG

There’s a saying: trust is built over time—but can be destroyed in an instant, and once broken, confidence is not only shattered, but painfully difficult to rebuild.

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6 d. ago UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas

By Farai D Hove | London, 18 June 2025 — South African opposition leader Julius Malema has once again been … Continue reading "UK Denies Julius Malema Visa Over “Extremist” Song and Support for Hamas"

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9 d. ago Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests

By UK Correspondent Labour MP Dawn Butler has withdrawn from an international summit in London after learning she was advertised as a speaker alongside Auxillia Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe’s First Lady, who is under US sanctions for alleged corruption and gold smuggling. The decision follows fierce backlash from Zimbabwean activists, who accuse Mnangagwa of hypocrisy and have pledged to The post Labour MP Butler distances herself from summit with Zimbabwe’s First Lady as activists threaten protests appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships

Kentucky Kernel On March 15, Tapiwanashe “Carlie” Makarawu ran a blistering 20.13 seconds in the 200m dash at the 2025 Indoor NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, winning the gold and tying the Zimbabwean record in the event. Three months later, the Kentucky Wildcat lined up for the event once again in the NCAA Outdoor The post Carlie Makarawu breaks Zimbabwe 200m sprint record, sweeps event in the 2025 NCAA Championships appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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9 d. ago ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil

By A Correspondent | 15 June 2025 As public frustration grows over the scarcity of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) cash, the … Continue reading "ZiG Will Be Available Soon, RBZ Tells Nation Amid Deepening Economic Turmoil"

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1 week ago Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability

By Staff Reporter  ZIMBABWE’s apex bank has pacified the public stating that the elusive Zimbabwe Gold currency, popularly known as ZiG, is more readily available amid reports some banks will soon dispense it at automated teller machines (ATMs). The announcement made Friday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) was meant to calm widespread concerns The post Local banks ready to dispense ZiG from ATMs— says RBZ, assures of currency availability appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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1 week ago Father first, miner Second: Why a Gwanda artisanal miner puts family before all.

The now 44-year-old Zibusiso Ndlovu was only 19 when he came to Tshebetshebe, Gwanda in 2001 to explore the ‘golden’ opportunities offered in the gold mining sector in Zimbabwe. He was full of hope at a time when Zimbabwe was experiencing serious economic challenges that led to high inflation and job losses.

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1 week ago Land Rovers and whisky: Gold boom brings riches to rural Zim

Bloomberg In Filabusi, the streets are packed with BMW X5s and Land Rover Defenders, modern houses paid for in cash are springing up and whisky is only sold by the bottle in the small town’s bars. The three-year surge in gold prices, driven to a record this year as US President Donald Trump’s trade war The post Land Rovers and whisky: Gold boom brings riches to rural Zim appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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2 w. ago Trump Denies Drug Allegations Against Elon Musk, Praises Tech Mogul

WASHINGTON D.C. — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed resurfacing allegations that billionaire entrepreneur [...]

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2 w. ago 🚨 BREAKING: Gold Miner Destroys Railway Line in Mvuma, Arrested by NRZ

Mvuma, Zimbabwe – 4 June 2025 By Business Reporter | ZimEye | A gold panner has been arrested after digging … Continue reading "🚨 BREAKING: Gold Miner Destroys Railway Line in Mvuma, Arrested by NRZ"

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2 w. ago Leaked letter exposes mystery US$4.2m payment to Scott Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands

HARARE - A leaked letter has revealed a substantial payment of over US$4.2 million from the Zimbabwean Ministry of Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga and Economic Development to Betterbrands Petroleum, a company owned by Zanu-PF Member of Parliament and controversial gold dealer Scott Sakupwanya, raising significant questions about government procurement processes and the use of public funds. The post Leaked letter exposes mystery US$4.2m payment to Scott Sakupwanya’s Betterbrands appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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2 w. ago Gold Miner Arrested for Digging Under Railway Tracks in Mvuma, NRZ Warns of Serious Consequences

Mvuma, Zimbabwe – An artisanal gold miner has been arrested in Mvuma after being caught [...]

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3 w. ago “I like my new look” – Madam Boss denies having ribs removed, speaks on surgery

HARARE - Social media personality Madam Boss has rubbished rumours that she had her ribs removed, revealing that her new look was the result of various surgical procedures she underwent as part of her weight loss journey. The post “I like my new look” – Madam Boss denies having ribs removed, speaks on surgery appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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3 w. ago The beauty and the gold baron Thuli Phongolo denies dating Scott Sakupwanya

SOUTH AFRICA - South African actress and DJ Thuli Phongolo has denied reports that she is dating Zimbabwean gold dealer and Zanu PF MP for Mabvuku Tafara, Scott Sakupwanya. The post The beauty and the gold baron Thuli Phongolo denies dating Scott Sakupwanya appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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3 w. ago Olorato Mongale: Suspect in South African student’s murder killed in police shootout

BBC A suspect wanted for the murder of a South African university student has been killed in a shootout with the police. The man was linked to the death of Olorato Mongale, whose body was found in Johannesburg on Sunday, about two hours after she was reported missing having gone on a date. In the The post Olorato Mongale: Suspect in South African student’s murder killed in police shootout appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com.

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3 w. ago David Mnangagwa dismisses rumours linking him to Kwekwe United takeover

KWEKWE - Deputy Finance Minister David Mnangagwa, son of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has denied speculation linking him to a possible takeover of the financially troubled Kwekwe United. The post David Mnangagwa dismisses rumours linking him to Kwekwe United takeover appeared first on Nehanda Radio.

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