Security Heightened At Airports Following Alleged Bomb Threat
Water tendering scam cost Zimbabwe lives and millions of dollars
Zimbabwe continues to lose lives and millions of dollars in an intricate web of corruption and water tendering scam, a three month investigation has revealed. While people have resorted to drilling boreholes in urban areas because of the council’s failure to supply water to households, investigations
Businessman Mashamhanda Seeks Extension of Ejectment Notice from US$1.5M Mansion
Harare businessman Tendai Mashamhanda is in a legal battle to extend his stay at his upscale Highlands residence, as he fights against an eviction notice served on him. Mashamhanda, son of business mogul Alex Mashamhanda, filed an urgent High Court chamber application seeking a six-month
EcoCash partners 9 universities across the country
In a move set to bring payment convenience to tens of thousands of tertiary students, parents and guardians alike, EcoCash has partnered with nine local university institutions across the country as the country’s leading mobile financial services platform widens its footprint. The universities include Midlands State
Mwonzora Castigates Mnangagwa’s Third Term Calls
Opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Douglas Mwonzora has voiced strong opposition, labeling such sentiments as unacceptable and a direct threat to the country's constitutional integrity. Mwonzora’s remarks comes in the wake of recent statements by some Zanu PF leaders suggesting that President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Zim Narrows Trade Deficit But Exports Remain Subdued
Zimbabwe’s trade deficit for the month of January 2024, lessened by 42.8 percent to US$152.4 million from US$266.3 million recorded in December 2023 driven by a significant decline in imported goods, latest figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) show. Imports for January amounted to
Businessman Attempts Out Of Court Settlement Minutes Before Trial
The lawyer representing businessman Ronald Nyandoro who is facing allegations of theft of trust property on Wednesday told the court that the complainant James Landon tried to engage his client to negotiate for an out of court settlement. While cross examining Landon Nyandoro's lawyer Mr Admire
Extortion Accused Mining Officials Denied Bail
Two high-ranking mining officials arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) last week have been denied bail for allegedly extorting money from a client to facilitate the issuance of a mining certificate. According to ZACC, Deputy Mining Director for Mashonaland West Junior Mudyawabikwa and Robson Chinanayi,
Health Workers’ Strike Put On Hold
In a significant development, health workers in Zimbabwe have put their intended strike on hold, opting for discussions with the authorities instead. Health Apex Council (HAC) leader James Sibanda confirmed the decision stating that the strike was postponed pending further meetings with associations representing health
Stanbic Launches SME Upliftment Program
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank has launched an innovative program aimed at propping up the operations and welfare of small to medium enterprises (SMEs). Named “Rise Above Incubator Program”, the initiative will see 15 small to medium entrepreneurs, who have promising ideas and early-stage businesses,