President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced his decision not to seek a third term in office, adhering to the provisions of the Zimbabwean Constitution. Mnangagwa, who is currently in his second and final term, had been presented with the prospect of another term by the ruling Zanu PF, with the slogan “2030 VaMnangagwa vanenge vachipo” gaining […]
Harare Vendors Shun Bond Notes as New ZiG Dollar Takes Center Stage
Despite Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanu’s announcement that the old notes would cease to be legal tender by the end of April, vendors in Harare have ceased accepting bond notes following the introduction of the new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG dollar). Mushayavanhu launched Zimbabwe’s new gold-backed currency on Friday in response to […]
Chinhoyi Mayor Escapes Serious Injury in Road Accident
Chinhoyi Mayor Owen Charuza and his driver narrowly escaped a severe road traffic incident near the Mapinga escarpment on Monday morning while heading to Harare for council business. The council-owned Nissan Hardbody they were traveling in sustained significant damage when it was struck from behind by a haulage truck while yielding to a vehicle ahead. […]
A Repeat Offender Set to Receive Sentencing for Defrauding Bank Customers
Today, on Monday, April 8, Lovejoy Nyamande, a resident of Masona village in Seke communal lands, faces sentencing after being found guilty of multiple counts of fraud at the Harare Magistrates Court. Nyamande, whose age was not disclosed, was convicted last week on five counts of fraud. The prosecution demonstrated that on March 13 and […]
Suspect Linked to Heist Fatally Shot by Police
A suspect linked to the robbery of a financial services firm in Harare on February 25 met his demise while in police custody, marking the latest instance of contentious post-arrest fatalities. During the heist at Quest Financial Services in Belgravia, over US$720,000 was stolen, leading to the apprehension of several suspects, including private security guards […]