Prophet Walter Magaya faces the auction of his hotel and stadium complex after two creditors obtained High Court writs on Sept. 24, 2025. Chinese national Li Xiu Yun secured an order against Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries for Stand 168 in Waterfalls. GetBucks Microfinance Bank Limited pursues Stand 166 to recover $420,140 from Planet Africa Private Limited, Walter Magaya, Tendai Magaya, and Deliverance Ministries.
Both properties feature nearly identical facilities with a hotel, stadium, and lodges. GetBucks alleged that Magaya obstructed recovery efforts through corporate rescue proceedings. The bank accused the defendants of abusing procedures to prevent judgment enforcement. Court-appointed officials will auction the...
Brendan Taylor scored 123 runs off 54 balls on Sunday to become the oldest player from a Full Member nation to record a men's T20 international century. The 39-year-old Zimbabwe cricketer surpassed Sikandar Raza's previous record by more than one year during an ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier match against Botswana. Taylor reached his century in 46 deliveries, and his performance marked the second T20 international hundred for Zimbabwe.
Brian Bennett added 65 runs off 33 balls as Zimbabwe posted 259-5 before restricting Botswana to 89-8 for a 170-run victory. Taylor described the achievement as overwhelming, and he said he had hoped only to make a small contribution. The veteran batsman expressed gratitude for returning to the...
A Harare court sentenced 23-year-old Malvern Last Chiutsi to 30 months in prison after he ran a red light on September 4 at the Leopold Takawira Street and Jason Moyo Avenue intersection. The kombi driver accelerated through traffic in a Nissan NV350, and a police sergeant boarded the vehicle to arrest him. Chiutsi drove to Avondale with the officer inside, struck him in the face, and forced him from the moving vehicle with his conductor's assistance before fleeing.
Authorities later apprehended Chiutsi on three charges. He received 24 months for reckless driving and lost his Class 2 license. The court imposed 12 months for assaulting an officer, with six months suspended for five years, and fined him $100 for disobeying police orders...
Nollywood actor Mike Godson praised Zimbabwean women after attending the Harare premiere of Lost In Ashes featuring Mai TT. The performer described local women as beautiful, warm, and strong while noting the exceptional hospitality he received during his visit. He pledged to return to the country after experiencing what he characterized as unprecedented kindness.
Godson expressed surprise upon learning that traditional marriage customs could require up to 100 cattle as lobola. The actor noted that Nigerian bride price remains constant regardless of a woman's social status, but Zimbabwean customs differ significantly. Mai TT clarified that lobola represents cultural respect and family honor rather than a simple transaction. The...
Manicaland miners face a mandatory payment requirement of $3,000 each to fund Zanu PF's 22nd National People's Conference. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Misheck Mugadza issued the directive on Sept. 28, 2025. The minister set an Oct. 2 deadline for compliance. The conference will take place in Mutare from Oct. 13 to 18.
Small-scale miners expressed outrage over the demand, describing it as extortion. One miner told ZimLive that operators already struggle with high costs, electricity shortages, and poor mineral prices. Critics argue the directive demonstrates how government offices advance party business. Observers note the decision blurs the boundary between state institutions and political party structures.
Norton politician Temba Mliswa accused Vice President Constantino Chiwenga of requesting six Rolls-Royce vehicles from businessman Wicknell Chivayo on Sept. 29, 2025. Mliswa stated Chiwenga allegedly sought $250,000 for wedding preparations, received another $250,000 as a gift during the ceremony, and obtained $250,000 for a honeymoon at a Seychelles resort. The legislator claimed the couple received 1 million rand for shopping trips, and Chiwenga later requested $450,000 to purchase three apartments for his children.
Mliswa asserted that more than $1 million changed hands over two months, but tensions arose when payments arrived slowly. He suggested the subsequent anti-corruption campaign targeting Chivayo stemmed from their...
South African radio personality DJ Fresh honored the memory of Babongile Sikhonjwa, who died on September 21 at age 49. The broadcaster told The Chronicle that Sikhonjwa demonstrated patience, authenticity, and generosity throughout their nearly two-decade friendship. Their bond formed when DJ Fresh performed at Visions Night Club in Bulawayo, where Sikhonjwa ensured smooth operations and created a welcoming environment.
DJ Fresh recalled a defining moment around 2006 or 2007 when he overslept and missed his flight to Bulawayo for a scheduled performance. Sikhonjwa proposed that DJ Fresh drive from South Africa to Zimbabwe instead of canceling the show. The radio host made the journey, and Sikhonjwa waited at the Beitbridge border...
UNESCO designated Kinabatangan as Malaysia's newest biosphere reserve during a meeting on Saturday in Hangzhou, China. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability announced the recognition through the Man and Biosphere Programme. Crocker Range maintained its UNESCO status after completing a mandatory 10-year review process.
The 413,866-hectare reserve supports diverse wildlife populations across Sabah. Scientists document 315 bird species, 100 reptiles, 33 amphibians, 127 mammals, and more than 1,000 plant varieties within the protected area. Endangered animals such as orangutans, Bornean elephants, proboscis monkeys, sun bears, and eight hornbill species inhabit the region.
Malaysia operates four UNESCO biosphere...
Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan reported that Sabah achieved a 98 percent redemption rate among its 1.2 million Sara Appreciation Aid recipients. Labuan recorded 65 percent participation from nearly 50,000 eligible residents. The minister rejected assertions that elderly citizens and rural communities struggled with MyKad access requirements. Rural states demonstrated the highest redemption rates nationwide, contradicting accessibility concerns.
The program provides one-time RM100 credits to Malaysian adults through their identification cards. Recipients can redeem benefits between Aug. 31 and Dec. 31 for essential items at participating retailers. Small businesses gained increased sales from enhanced consumer...
