Police in Harare have arrested three men for allegedly operating as unlicensed estate agents. The suspects, identified as Don Garikai Budzi, Tafadzwa Leslie Mwedzi, and Mordecai Tigere, were charged with violating the Estate Agents Act. They appeared in court and were remanded in custody.
Authorities stated that the trio advertised and sold both residential properties and commercial stands without being registered with the proper council. A police spokesperson warned that such unregistered operations present a significant financial risk to the public.
The arrests coincide with a police warning about an increase in companies fraudulently posing as legitimate real estate agents. The public is advised to always verify an agent's...
The Zimbabwean government is implementing a series of presidential programs aimed at transforming rural communities and boosting agricultural productivity. These Rural Development 8.0 initiatives, designed to benefit over ten million people, include climate-resilient input schemes and extensive livestock distribution. The programs align with the national objective of achieving an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
Key agricultural efforts provide farmers with tailored input packages for crops like maize, sorghum, and cotton. Complementary livestock programs involve the distribution of goats and poultry to households across the country. Infrastructure development is also a major component, with plans to drill thousands of boreholes to...
Two Brainscope Investments employees were robbed of a substantial amount of company money while traveling in Harare. Yvonne Zulu and the driver, Simbarashe Chiinze, were intercepted by armed men in a silver Toyota Fortuner along Plymouth Road in Southerton. The assailants smashed their vehicle's window and seized a bag containing US$56,500.
The robbers also took Chiinze's wallet, which held his identification and an additional US$1,500, bringing the total stolen to US$58,000. They subsequently fled the scene. According to Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, no property has been recovered.
Police authorities confirmed they are investigating the armed robbery and have appealed to the public for any...
President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed Dion George as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Willie Aucamp of the Democratic Alliance has been appointed as his replacement. In the same cabinet reshuffle, Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams was named Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.
The presidency confirmed the changes, stating they were made in accordance with constitutional provisions. Reports indicate that the decision followed a request from DA leader John Steenhuisen, who cited concerns about ministerial performance. The reshuffle is viewed as a reflection of ongoing dynamics within the Government of National Unity.
Aucamp, previously the DA's national spokesperson, brings a background that...
Old Mutual has launched a Business Asset Programme to provide financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative offers up to R20,000 per qualifying business for essential equipment or technology. This R1.2 million fund is specifically aimed at Black-owned businesses nationwide.
Applications for the programme, which is part of Old Mutual's broader SMEgo efforts, will close on 28 November 2025. The company stated that payments for approved assets will be made directly to service providers to ensure transparency. Eligible businesses must be majority Black-owned and must subscribe to a specific Old Mutual plan.
The programme is designed to reduce administrative hurdles and fast-track growth for entrepreneurs. It...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented a Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement that has drawn criticism for its emphasis on fiscal consolidation. Opponents argue the plan prioritizes debt reduction and achieving a primary surplus over addressing urgent social needs. They contend that high debt-service costs are diverting funds that could otherwise support essential public services and infrastructure.
The statement was further criticized for measures seen as negatively impacting households. These include the lack of inflation adjustments to income tax brackets, a phenomenon known as bracket creep, and proposed increases to the value-added tax. Critics also highlighted the stagnant level of the Social Relief of Distress grant and the...
A former municipal official testified that internal resistance delayed the suspension of a senior metro police official accused of misconduct. Xolani Nciza, previously the Employee Relations Director for Ekurhuleni, told a commission of inquiry that Linda Gxasheka, who heads the metro police human resources department, was hesitant to act against Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Nciza stated that Gxasheka’s reluctance stemmed from concerns over potential security and reputational risks, not from the validity of the allegations themselves.
The allegations against Mkhwanazi included abuse of power and maintaining an improper relationship with a controversial businessman, Vusimuzi Matlala. Nciza detailed one specific accusation involving...
A diplomatic dispute has emerged ahead of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, with US President Donald Trump announcing a full boycott of the event. He justified his decision with widely discredited claims about South Africa. International relations expert Moses Kau suggested the move represents a deliberate snub rooted in geopolitical disagreements, notably South Africa's independent foreign policy positions about Israel.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa responded that the absence was America's loss, confirming the summit would proceed with over thirty other world leaders. Argentina's President Javier Milei also confirmed he would not attend, aligning his country with the US position. The Russian president will not be present due...
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will deliver a virtual address to the Garden Route Economic Coordination Roundtable Dialogue in Knysna. The event, organized by The Yona Yethu Initiative and the Knysna Municipality, aims to strengthen partnerships between different levels of government and the private sector. Its stated goal is to foster inclusive economic growth within the Garden Route District.
This dialogue will convene government leaders, business representatives, and institutional partners to discuss investment strategies and regional development. The gathering is intended to lay the groundwork for a larger Regional Investment Conference scheduled for the following year.
The hybrid format of the event allows for virtual...
