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Mavis Java was sentenced to five years for fraud
Passion Java’s sister lands behind bars when a Harare court nails her for a six-figure land scam that fleeced desperate buyers. Mavis Java gets five years for fraud Mavis Java receives a five-year prison term. Pauline Gutsa faces an identical conviction and sentence. Both ran Segimel Investments as co-directors. Nine phantom stands were sold to Harare businesspeople. Scam netted big cash deposits Victims handed over one hundred nineteen thousand dollars total. Fraudulent site plans tricked buyers in Milton Park and Vainona. Farai Chikuwa lost ninety-seven thousand four hundred fifty dollars. Fortune Rukara paid twenty thousand dollars for the Greendale plot. Lawyer walks free from charges Proud Mutuso gets fully acquitted by the...
Warriors seek first trophy since 2018 against Zambia
Zimbabwe chases long-awaited silverware when the Warriors step onto the pitch against a weakened Zambia side in the Mukuru Four Nations final. Warriors eye first trophy since 2018 Marian Marinica sees the match as a big confidence builder. Victory would lift the squad psychologically ahead of bigger tests. Zimbabwe last won silver in the COSAFA Cup under Sunday Chidzambwa. Any trophy counts as progress for the current group. Zambia fields fringe players only The senior Chipolopolo squad sits in Argentina for a friendly. FAZ split resources across two separate fixtures. Botswana's lineup relies on Under-23 prospects and backups. Younger side uses the tournament to push for future call-ups. The final happens today in Botswana Obed...
Pauline Njanji was struck by a Gweru municipal truck
Pregnant trader pays painful price when municipal cops clash with informal sellers in Gweru. Pauline Njanji suffers serious harm Pauline Njanji got dragged and run over last week. Eight months pregnant vendor lost skin from degloving wounds. A thirty-nine-year-old woman sold potatoes at the time. A Gweru Municipal Police vehicle struck her rear wheel. Council shifts blame to traders Vimbai Chingwaramusee confirms the accident happened. Officials accuse vendors of blocking clearance operations. City urges everyone to stick to designated spots only. The council already paid part of the hospital costs. Victim demands full accountability Pauline Njanji tried to grab back her thrown bucket. The officer held her arm while the truck...
Bulawayo police warn on pesticides after Mpopoma death
A deadly mix-up with household poison claims another life when police in Bulawayo warn families about careless storage of toxic chemicals. Bulawayo police issue safety alert Kindness Paradza died after eating poisoned porridge on the twenty-second March 2026. A thirty-five-year-old man from Mpopoma consumed pesticide during family meal prep. Mentally unwell resident triggered confrontation before ambulance arrival. Wife dumped the contaminated food in time to save others. Recent tragedies drive stronger warnings A child drank cattle dip, mistaken for a soft drink. The student died from insecticide after poor exam results. Inspector Nomalanga Msebele highlights easy access risks. Hazardous substances need secure, locked storage...
Bulawayo constitutional hearing faces stage-managed claims
Controversy erupts over stacked public input when a Bulawayo hearing on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 draws accusations of heavy-handed management. Bulawayo hearing sparks exclusion claims The parliamentary session on the Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 happened on Monday. The large City Hall venue filled quickly by mid-morning. Hundreds, possibly thousands, stayed locked outside. ZANU-PF officials reportedly steered events inside. Similar scripts raise manipulation fears Many speakers opened with nearly identical support lines. Twenty-eight out of thirty-seven backed the changes. Nine voiced opposition on wider constitutional grounds. The process looked stage-managed to some observers. Timeline set the consultation...
Mapiki pushes for sex worker safety bill inclusion
Sex workers risk getting left behind when Shamva South MP Joseph Mapiki pushes for their spot inside the Occupational Safety Bill. Joseph Mapiki demands broader coverage Joseph Mapiki criticises the exclusion of sex workers. ZANU PF lawmaker wants legal safeguards for them. Workplace hazards and injuries need addressing. All professions deserve inclusion under the law. Bill aims for worker protection Occupational Safety Bill builds a general framework. Mapiki calls for a fully inclusive approach. Employers and employees both require enough cover. Legislation must recognise every type of worker.
Marinica expects tough Zambia challenge in final
Zambia looms as a stiff test for the Warriors when Marian Marinica braces his side for the Mukuru Four Nations final showdown. Warriors prepare for final clash Marian Marinica expects a tough battle from Chipolopolo. The match happens on Tuesday at Obed Itani Chilume Stadium. Kickoff sits at six pm Central African Time. Teenage Hadebe stays suspended by ZIFA. Team adjustments shape lineup Munashe Garananga misses out through injury. Corbin Mthunzi arrives after a passport delay. Zimbabwe beat Botswana three-nil in the semis. Zambia advanced past Malawi on penalties. Marinica pushes an attacking style Coach demands fast and very fast football. Squad focuses heavily on scoring goals. Zambia shows strong structure and width. Energy...
Harare resumes pumping water after Warren Control repairs
Water finally flows again to Greater Harare after crews fix the big burst at Warren Control. Harare water supply restarts City of Harare resumes pumping on Monday night. Major repairs finish at Warren Control in Warren Park. Distribution tanks remain mostly empty still. Some areas receive the supply sooner than others. The pipe burst caused the recent outage Shutdown hit parts of Harare since last Friday. Teams needed time to scour and inspect lines. Additional technical problems extended the work. Residents showed patience during the repairs.
Aim Audio ESSENCE RS mic doubles as a TV remote
This absurd microphone hybrid turns voice work into couch-potato mode when Aim Audio drops a condenser mic that doubles as a full TV remote with streaming voice tricks. ESSENCE RS blends mic and remote nonsense Aim Audio launches ridiculous streaming studio condenser. The microphone functions as a working TV remote, too. Algorithmic Voiceover Optimization shifts voice instantly. Buttons match the sonic signatures of favorite platforms. Mark Yoshimoto Nemcoff tests the gimmick Los Angeles voice artist puts the unit through paces. Special edition targets only creatively bankrupt users. Worldwide giveaway includes equal entry chances. Like, subscribe, and comment on social videos to join. Giveaway window stays short Contest runs...
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