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Ecobank terror twins nabbed, Zimbabwe wants answers
Police caught the Vumbunu brothers last Saturday after hunting them for months. Abraham and Elijah Temayi became famous as the Terror Twins after stealing four million dollars from Ecobank last year. South African officers worked with Zimbabwe police to grab these dangerous criminals. The arrest happened on July 5 and shocked people who thought the case had died. Officials are bringing them back to Zimbabwe to face charges. The half-brothers grew up together in Mzilikazi suburb and always stayed close. Their family practiced polygamy and four relatives allegedly committed crimes over the years. Abraham had just finished serving 14 years behind bars when he rejoined his brother for the bank job. The robbery happened just two weeks after...
Zimbabwe's gold output skyrockets 36 percent, small-scale miners dominate
Small-scale gold miners just crushed it with massive production gains across Zimbabwe. These artisanal diggers pumped out 8.79 tonnes during the second quarter compared to just 5.77 tonnes from the first three months. The country's total gold haul jumped to 11.6 tonnes between April and June, leaving the earlier quarter's 8.5 tonnes far behind. Large mining companies also boosted their numbers slightly from 2.72 tonnes to 2.81 tonnes. Zimbabwe has already collected over 20 tonnes of gold this year. The small operators completely dominate the big mining corporations when it comes to actual output. Fidelity Gold Refinery processes all the legal gold sales and sees way more metal coming from these smaller players. Government programs have...
Corrupt ZESA boss finally laid to rest, nation fumes
Zimbabweans must turn out to say goodbye to national hero Dr Sydney Gata at his burial tomorrow. President Mnangagwa will lead the ceremony at National Heroes Acre. Officials moved Dr Gata's body from Manyame Airbase to his Chipangai farm ahead of today's provincial program. The Ministry of Home Affairs wants citizens to give the Zesa Holdings executive chairman a proper send-off. Dr Gata died from a brief illness last Thursday and was married to Deputy Minister Angeline Gata. The provincial program starts at 8am and ends around 11:30am at the Chipangai farm. After that ceremony, officials will fly the body back to Harare around 1:30pm. Zesa staff requested time to bid farewell at the Zesa Training Centre. The body will rest at Charles...
Gukurahundi hearings are progressing well, chief says
Traditional leaders report success as they meet with Gukurahundi victims across Matabeleland communities. Chief Mtshane Khumalo leads the group conducting these important hearings. The chief spoke with President Mnangagwa last Thursday about how things are moving forward. He wanted the president to hear directly from them rather than through news reports. The meeting helped keep the president informed about their progress. Communities have welcomed the traditional leaders without any major problems. Chief Khumalo says people are cooperating well with the process. The hearings aim to help heal old wounds from the 1980s troubles. Matabeleland and parts of Midlands Province faced difficult times back during those years. Traditional...
Mai TT faces $100,000 defamation lawsuit
Mai TT faces serious legal trouble after a powerful businesswoman decided to take her to court. Shingai Ziwange-Jere wants the popular comedian to pay her one hundred thousand dollars for damaging her good name. The lawsuit comes after Mai TT posted harmful messages about Ziwange-Jere on her Facebook page called Mai TTs Diaries. Mai TT claimed that Ziwange-Jere made death threats against people and used her connections to control judges for personal benefits. These serious accusations have landed the socialite in hot water with expensive legal consequences. Ziwange-Jere married Farai Jere who serves as a member of parliament for Murehwa West and runs the CAPS United soccer team. She says Mai TT ruined her reputation both at home and at...
Mugabe's son compliments Sonja Chivayo in online post
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe made waves on social media after posting about Sonja. The son of late president Robert Mugabe could not resist sharing his thoughts about the woman. Sonja happens to be the former wife of businessman Wicknell While Chivayo. Bellarmine decided to give her a public shoutout on Facebook. His post came packed with colorful emojis and playful language. The young Mugabe wrote a message that had people talking across the internet. He used local slang when he said Sonja looked better than his girlfriend. The post showed his cheeky sense of humor and direct way of speaking. Social media users quickly shared and commented on his bold statement. Many people found his honesty both funny and refreshing. Fans jumped into...
BMW Motorrad refreshes CE 04 electric scooter in three versions
BMW just rolled out their flashy new CE 04 electric scooter for 2026. The German company wants to dominate city streets with this high-tech ride. Electric bikes are becoming the hottest trend for urban commuters. The scooter packs serious power with three different models to choose from. BMW believes electric mobility will change how people travel around cities. The Basic model comes with simple white paint and costs less money. Buyers who want something fancier can pick the Avantgarde version with blue paint and yellow accents. The top Exclusive model features silver paint and luxury extras like heated seats. Each version targets different types of riders with unique features. The company designed these options to appeal to various...
Rubén Xaus reveals secrets behind Márquez’s dominance at Assen
Former racer Rubén Xaus spills the beans about Marc Márquez's weekend success at Assen. The Spanish star grabbed two wins during the Dutch races and left competitors scrambling for answers. Xaus thinks Márquez adapts better than anyone when track conditions turn nasty. Cold weather made racing tough but Márquez handled every challenge like a champion. The expert says Márquez plans each move carefully throughout the season. Álex Márquez had a rough weekend after crashing hard and breaking his left index finger. Pecco Bagnaia managed to grab a podium spot alongside Marco Bezzecchi as Aprilia bikes showed real speed. Xaus believes the racing schedule pushes riders like basketball players who face games on back-to-back nights. Strategic...
Maverick Vinales aiming to end Sachsenring podium drought
Maverick Vinales prepares for battle at Germany's famous Sachsenring track after his strong showing at the Dutch TT race. The Spanish rider wants to end his long wait for a podium finish that stretches back to 2019. He plans to keep building momentum and growing stronger with each race weekend. Better qualifying results remain his main focus as he seeks improved grid positions. The tight corners and technical layout of Sachsenring demand perfect preparation. Team chief Nicolas Goyon backs his star rider completely after watching his excellent form this season. Vinales sits tenth in the world championship standings and shows no signs of slowing down. Recent bike upgrades have boosted turning ability and overall stability on track. The...
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