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Thabani Mpofu denies US$20 million ZANU-PF bribe claim
Thabani Mpofu fired back hard after being dragged into claims of taking big money to greenlight a presidential term extension scheme. Matebeleland Cabal Accusation Reason Wafawarova alleged a group pocketed twenty million dollars for backing ZANU-PF plans. The journalist named Thabani Mpofu, alongside Canaan Dube and others in the supposed plot. Mpofu demanded proof by midday or threatened legal steps against the claims. He insisted every detail, including his Midlands origin, stayed completely false. Mpofu Strong Denial The advocate stressed he fights openly against the entire 2030 agenda. No briefing came from Dube in roughly eight years, according to his statement. Mpofu openly detests Mnangagwa and rejects any link to the term...
Marondera warns against illegal Elmswood stand sales
Fake land peddlers risk leaving buyers broke after Marondera authorities slapped down illegal deals on disputed plots. Marondera Elmswood Warning Rinashe Nyamuzihwa declared the stands unavailable for any private sales. Council already assigned the plots to official beneficiaries through proper channels. Ongoing court case blocks all transfers until judges deliver a final verdict. Reports surfaced of scammers building unapproved stuff and misleading people. Public Caution Issued Buyers face total loss if they deal with unauthorized sellers on these stands. Any illegal structures face immediate demolition by the municipality. No one holds the power to evict or displace the rightful allocated owners. Residents must stay patient and...
Truck crashes into Fairbridge Park home at Christmas Pass
A runaway truck smashing through a house at Christmas Pass left residents counting their blessings after a chaotic early morning escape. Mutare Truck Crash The heavy vehicle lost control while descending the steep road on 1 April 2026. It first slammed into a Honda Fit, then dragged another car roughly ten metres. The rig uprooted a tree before ploughing straight into a Fairbridge Park home. Sean Smith noted his tenants had just entered the bathroom seconds earlier. Avoided Disaster A private car reportedly cut off the truck near the BP Service Station. The driver swerved hard but still careened off the road into houses. No one suffered serious injuries despite the major damage all around. Eyewitnesses described the near-fatal...
South Africa cuts fuel levy by R3 to ease consumer pressure
Fuel levy slashed by three rand per litre starting today to shield drivers and keep inflation from spiking further on food and transport. South Africa Levy Cut Enoch Godongwana and Gwede Mantashe announced the R3 reduction from 1 April to 5 May 2026. Petrol levy fell from R4.10 to R1.10 while diesel dropped from R3.93 to R0.93. The one-month move will cost the government roughly six billion rand in revenue. Officials plan monthly reviews to decide on extensions after May. Supply Reassurance The country maintains enough stocks to cover current and future needs. Panic buying caused isolated distribution hiccups rather than real shortages. Motorists received calls to buy normally and skip unnecessary hoarding. Medium-term pricing...
Zambia suspends fuel taxes as pump prices surge
Global oil spikes from Middle East tensions forced several southern African governments to slash fuel taxes just to keep pump prices from exploding higher. Zambia Fuel Relief The Cabinet zero-rated VAT and suspended excise duty on petrol plus diesel until June 2026. The Energy Regulation Board still hiked April prices despite the tax break. Petrol climbed to K27.15 per litre while diesel jumped to K29.78. Kwacha weakened slightly and added extra pressure on import costs. Regional Tax Cuts South Africa trimmed its general fuel levy by R3 per litre for one month. Namibia halved road user and fuel levies through the end of June. Both moves aimed to cushion motorists amid record international surges. Zimbabwe keeps high tax rates and...
Nigerian High Commission apologises to Oscar Mabuyane over king row
A viral ceremony sparked protests and vehicle fires, forcing Nigeria to backpedal hard on claims of crowning a king inside South Africa. Nigerian Apology to the Eastern Cape The High Commission expressed regret to Premier Oscar Mabuyane over the KuGompo event. Solomon Ogbonna Eziko got installed as Igwe Ndigbo Na East London in the disputed gathering. Officials insisted the occasion stayed purely cultural with zero kingdom ambitions. They promised respect for local traditional bodies and urged calm to stop more unrest. Row Over Cultural Event Videos triggered sharp backlash from parties and community figures. Demonstrators torched cars while opposing the reported coronation. Nigeria stressed the brotherly Ubuntu ties and denied any...
Zimbabwe edges Zambia 1-0 to lift Mukuru Four Nations Cup
A late own goal delivered silverware to the Warriors and exposed the limits of Zambia's experimental squad. Mukuru Four Nations Triumph Zimbabwe claimed the title after beating Zambia 1-0 in Francistown. Junior Zindoga crossed late and forced Saisada Kafuni into the decisive deflection. Marian Marinica secured his first trophy since replacing Michael Nees last November. Macauley Bonne saw an early strike chalked off for offside. Zambia Squad Struggles The youthful under-23 side struggled to contain repeated attacks. Their senior national team got crushed 5-0 by Argentina the next day. Youngsters and teens formed the third-string lineup in Botswana. The heavy Buenos Aires loss highlighted deeper squad issues.
Police hunt Jumani Chuma for US$86,989 Victoria Falls theft
A cash handler vanishing with nearly 87 grand forced cops into a full-scale hunt across Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls Theft Manhunt Jumani Chuma faces accusations of swiping over 86989 dollars from his employer. The 43-year-old worked as a cash-in-transit officer handling the company vault. He disappeared right after the 30 March incident in Victoria Falls. Police now beg the public for any tips that could snag the suspect.
Doug Coltart assaulted at Harare Bill No. 3 hearing
Thugs turning a public hearing into a beatdown left a Zimbabwean lawyer bloodied and robbed while trying to speak his mind. Harare Hearing Assault Doug Coltart got jumped by suspected ZANU-PF backers outside the City Sports Centre. Attackers grabbed his phone and eyeglasses, then punched him when he fought back. They even grilled him about his nationality despite his local birth to local parents. Hopewell Chin’ono slammed the beating plus racist taunts as a total disgrace. Constitutional Bill Fallout Rowdy crowds blocked opponents from sharing views on Amendment Bill No. 3. Violence tainted the whole consultation process with outright intimidation. Critics called it fake public input that kills any real legitimacy. Such moves...
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