Authorities Apprehend Armed Robber Following Phone Tracking Operation
Law enforcement officials successfully apprehended a 35-year-old armed robber after tracing one of the victim’s Samsung cellphones, which had been stolen during the robbery, utilizing call logs provided by Econet Wireless. As confirmed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Tafadzwa Kamandiyapa, a resident of Epworth Suburb in Harare, has been sentenced to 15 years in […]
Fatal Bus Collision Near Cape Town Leaves Zimbabwean Community in Mourning
Tragedy struck as a bus en route from Harare to Cape Town collided with a haulage truck, resulting in the loss of at least 13 lives. The incident, which left 26 individuals with severe injuries, unfolded on Saturday evening, approximately a hundred kilometers from Cape Town. The bus, operated by Simplex Bus Company, was navigating […]
Wicknell Chivayo Gifts Sungura King Macheso a 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE400d
Zimbabwean businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has once again made headlines with his acts of generosity, this time surprising the renowned sungura music legend, Aleck Macheso, with a luxurious 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE400d. Chivayo, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and charitable deeds, took to social media to share the news of his latest gift to […]
Beloved Nollywood Icon Mr Ibu Passes Away
Renowned figure in Nollywood, John Okafor, popularly referred to as Mr Ibu, has passed away. According to reports, Okafor breathed his last on Saturday, March 2, 2024, while under medical care in a hospital. News of Okafor’s demise has sparked an outpouring of grief among his admirers, who have taken to social media platforms to […]
ZBC CEO Adelaide Chikunguru Resigns Amidst Suspension
The Chief Executive Officer of Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), Adelaide Chikunguru, who was under suspension pending a disciplinary inquiry, has opted to step down. Chikunguru’s alleged misconduct was scheduled to be addressed by ZBC’s Disciplinary Committee. However, the broadcaster surprised many by announcing her resignation late on Friday. In a statement released by ZBC, it […]
Bomb Scare Disrupts President Mnangagwa’s Visit to Victoria Falls
A security incident at Victoria Falls International Airport has prompted the rerouting of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Falcon 7X aircraft back to Harare. Mnangagwa was scheduled to participate in the concluding event of a conference taking place in the resort town. According to a statement from presidential spokesperson George Charamba, airport officials were alerted to an […]
Zimbabwe State Broadcaster Suspends CEO Amid Allegations
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), the state broadcaster, has taken action against its embattled Chief Executive Officer, Adelaide Chikunguru, by suspending her. Chikunguru is under scrutiny for allegations involving financial mismanagement and poor corporate governance. There are also concerns about her reported irregular employment by then Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa within the state-owned broadcaster. In an […]
Zimbabwean Healthcare Workers Plan Strike Over Worsening Wages
Healthcare professionals, encompassing nurses and doctors, have declared their intention to initiate a two-day strike beginning Thursday due to dissatisfaction with their wages. This decision comes after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to the government on Monday, urging action to ameliorate their worsening conditions. Zimbabwean nurses, grappling with various challenges stemming from the nation’s economic and […]
Mugabe Family’s Private Centennial Celebration for Late President
The relatives of the late former president Robert Mugabe organized a private event on Saturday to honor his birthday in Zvimba. Mugabe, born on February 21, 1924, would have reached the milestone of 100 years this year. Jealous Mawarire, Mugabe’s former spokesperson and relative, verified that the commemoration took place at Kutama Village in Zvimba, […]
Namibian President Hage Geingob Laid to Rest
Namibian President Hage Geingob was interred at the country’s Heroes’ Acre cemetery on Sunday, in a state funeral graced by African leaders, the President of Germany, and Princess Anne, the sister of Britain’s King Charles III. Geingob passed away earlier this month at the age of 82 while undergoing cancer treatment. He served as Namibia’s […]