The Citizens Coalition for Change, or CCC for short, is upset with a man named Sengezo Tshabangu. He says he's their temporary leader, but they don't agree. There's been a big argument about who should be in charge of the CCC for a while now.
Some people think that desperate politicians are giving money to Tshabangu. They hope he'll let them stay in Parliament or give them powerful jobs. Tshabangu has been causing a lot of trouble. He's been kicking out CCC politicians from Parliament. He says they aren't part of the party anymore.
Because of all this fighting and kicking people out, the old CCC leader Nelson Chamisa left the party. He said that the ruling party Zanu PF had secretly taken over the CCC. Tshabangu has fired CCC leaders...
A 30-year-old man named Peter Mavhengere recently received a ten-month prison sentence for escaping police custody in Masvingo, Zimbabwe. The presiding magistrate, Lynette Mudzingo, suspended three months of the sentence contingent upon good behavior, resulting in an effective seven-month term of incarceration.
According to prosecutor Precious Takuva, police officers arrested Mavhengere at his parents' home on November 22 based on outstanding warrants for contempt of court, theft, and domestic violence. The officers transported Mavhengere to Chikato Police station, where they detained him while verifying the offenses.
At approximately 2:00 PM, Mavhengere attempted to escape custody. He fled from the charge office while an officer was...
Villagers at Arnold Farm in Mazowe, Zimbabwe, have deserted their homes and sought shelter in the mountains. They fear for their lives after protesting an attempted takeover of their land by Mafenyadira Mohadi, son of Vice-President Kembo Mohadi. The villagers accuse Mafenyadira of deploying state security agents to threaten them and force them off the farm they have called home for years.
The situation has escalated, with 27 villagers arrested for disorderly conduct in connection with the protest. They appeared in court last week. Livingstone Musanhi, a member of the Arnold Farm residents association, confirms that villagers have sought refuge in the mountains to avoid victimization or arrest. They fear attending court in solidarity...
A man named Tonderai Robert Mugabe, born on April 20, 1977, at the Chimoio base in Mozambique during the armed struggle, claims to be the son of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. In 2015, authorities arrested Tonderai after he entered the State House demanding to see his alleged father. Sources indicate that Mugabe intervened, securing Tonderai's release and arranging for him to meet the Mugabe family at their Kutama homestead.
According to the narrative, Mugabe believed that Tonderai and his alleged mother, Hilda Maeka, had died when the Chimoio camp was bombed. Maeka passed away on September 29, 1995, and Mugabe posthumously granted her liberation war hero status in 2016.
Chief Johhanes Karigamombe Mugabe, the former...
The Harare City Council recently halted plans to demolish over 5,000 houses built illegally on council land. This decision followed a government directive requiring the council to provide affected homeowners with at least four months' notice before proceeding with demolitions.
Council officials engaged in consultations with the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works to determine the appropriate course of action. Mayor Jacob Mafume confirmed that demolitions were temporarily suspended, while acting chief development control officer James Mazvimba indicated that demolitions would eventually resume following ministerial guidance.
The council had initially issued 48-hour eviction notices to residents in affected areas, targeting...
The recent council meetings in Bulawayo have revealed significant tensions regarding leadership and governance. The situation centers on Deputy Mayor Ndlovu, who faces bribery charges but remains technically in office. This has created procedural and ethical challenges for council operations.
The key events can be broken down as follows:
During a recent council session, several councillors staged a protest walkout when Deputy Mayor Ndlovu attempted to chair an in-committee meeting. Nine councillors left immediately after the opening prayer, joining five others who had already declined to attend.
The timing of Ndlovu's participation is notable. He avoided the full council meeting but appeared specifically to chair the in-committee...
Armed robbers struck United Refineries in Bulawayo's Kelvin Industrial Area on Friday, December 6, 2024. The intruders entered the administration offices around 1:30 a.m. They immobilized security personnel, disabled surveillance cameras, and used cutting tools to access safes. The thieves stole US$11,069, ZAR20,481, and BWP80 before fleeing.
United Refineries confirmed the incident in a statement. The company reported the crime to the police, who are investigating. United Refineries assured stakeholders that efforts are underway to resume normal operations by Tuesday, December 10.
Bulawayo has seen a surge in armed robberies recently. Police statistics show a dramatic increase, with 13 cases in October 2024 compared to just two in...
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo donated $15,000 to assist with the medical needs of Geoff Nyarota, a veteran journalist and former Chronicle Editor. Chivayo acknowledged this donation in a statement, noting that Nyarota was an exception to his usual dislike of journalists, especially those who use unethical tactics.
Chivayo recognized Nyarota's significant contributions and remarkable career, despite their differences in opinion and political affiliation. He instructed Nyarota's wife to collect the funds from his lawyer to cover the medical expenses.
The businessman emphasized the importance of compassion during this time, rather than using Nyarota's health condition to attack the government or promote divisive opinions. He acknowledged...
The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, overturned the suspension of Mr. Ronnie Dube, the Town Clerk of the City of Victoria Falls. Minister Garwe expressed concerns about the council's actions in a letter to the Mayor.
The Minister noted two main issues with the council's decision:
The council violated Section 139 (4) of the Urban Councils Act by creating two inquiry bodies. This could lead to unnecessary financial costs for the council.
The choice to pay allowances to the suspended Town Clerk lacked support from existing council policies.
Minister Garwe's decision aligns with his authority under Section 314 of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15].
The council had quickly held a special meeting...
