South African actress Stephanie Sandowns fought back against online bullies after her divorce from actor Hungani Ndlovu became public. The former Scandal star used Instagram to defend herself and an unnamed friend who faced attacks from internet users. Sandowns said people crossed a line when they targeted someone who had nothing to do with her marriage ending. She emphasized that her response came from careful thought rather than raw emotion. The actress wanted to protect both herself and her friend from unfair treatment.
Sandowns explained that attacks on her friend were completely wrong since the person played no role in the divorce decision. Online users spread false stories about the friend and criticized her as both a person and...
Zimbabweans can access international payment services through virtual PayPal accounts despite limited local banking support. These accounts allow users to send and receive money from other countries without traditional banking restrictions. Virtual bank services like Payoneer and Wise help connect local users to global payment systems. Third-party withdrawal agents such as FlipCash provide cash access for account holders across the country. The setup process requires specific documentation and verification steps.
Account creation demands valid email addresses and active phone numbers from South African providers. Users must obtain South African proof of address documents such as rental agreements or utility bills. Local SIM cards from...
Former Cabinet Minister Ignatius Chombo denied reports of his death from prostate cancer. Bustop TV falsely claimed the former government official died at a private Harare hospital on Wednesday. Chombo dismissed these social media rumors as completely untrue. The former Zanu PF Secretary for Administration confirmed he remains alive and healthy. False death reports about the politician spread rapidly across various online platforms.
Chombo served as Finance Minister and held other powerful government positions for many years. Military forces arrested him during the 2017 operation that removed Robert Mugabe from power. Soldiers accused Chombo of participating in a corrupt network within the former president's administration. Authorities...
Zimbabwean UFC fighter Themba Gorimbo rejected a public offer from businessman Wicknell Chivayo on social media Wednesday. Gorimbo posted on Facebook that he cannot be bought and ignored Chivayo at an airport. The fighter said he refused a similar gesture from Chivayo back in December. Chivayo had written about doing small things for Gorimbo after watching him represent Zimbabwe. The businessman was attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi when he made the post.
Gorimbo has faced criticism on social media after losing a UFC fight in December 2024. Zimbabweans accused him of being arrogant and having political ties after photos showed him at State House. He deactivated his Facebook account because of harsh comments from fans. The...
Police arrested Philip Mandeya after he stole a car and turned it into an illegal taxi service. The 28-year-old man from Honde Valley took the Toyota Ipsum from a gas station early Sunday morning. Officers caught him just hours later carrying passengers near Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital. Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the arrest to local media. Mandeya faces theft charges after taking the vehicle from PetroTrade station.
Last Chauya parked his car at the service station around 6 a.m. on June 22. The 28-year-old Mutare resident left his doors unlocked but kept the windows closed. He returned at 5 p.m. to find his Toyota Ipsum missing from the lot. Coworkers told him they saw nothing suspicious during the day...
A young driver from Chinhoyi received community service for a deadly crash that killed one person and hurt four others. The 20-year-old man struck five pedestrians with his Honda Fit during early morning hours on November 17, 2024. Police found he drove without a license and used a car that failed safety standards. The driver left the accident scene before officers arrived.
Courts sentenced him to 360 hours of unpaid work after giving him 24 months jail time with most of the punishment suspended. One victim died from head wounds at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital after the crash happened near the business district. The other four people suffered various injuries from the collision that occurred around 4 a.m.
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A key witness gave unexpected testimony Tuesday during the rape trial of socialite Ashley Masendeke. Cythina Duringo testified that her friend Masendeke admitted having consensual relations with one of the accused men. Duringo said Masendeke told her the defendants Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie brought her to a Harare lodge under false pretenses. The men claimed they would introduce her to their superior at the facility. Masendeke reportedly saw a weapon and decided to cooperate to avoid harm.
According to Duringo's account, Masendeke felt more at ease with the lighter-skinned defendant because he treated her kindly. She allegedly chose to remain with him voluntarily after realizing the true nature of the meeting. The...
Zambia's government filed an emergency court case Tuesday to block the planned burial of former president Edgar Lungu in South Africa. Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha sued multiple family members to stop Wednesday's funeral service. The legal action targets former first lady Esther Lungu and several of the deceased leader's children. Kabesha also named the family lawyer and morgue company as defendants in the lawsuit.
Edgar Lungu died June 5 at age 68 at a Pretoria hospital after serving as Zambia's president. His relatives want to bury him in Johannesburg rather than return his body to Zambia. The family claims Lungu did not want current President Hakainde Hichilema to attend his funeral. This disagreement sparked a bitter two-week...
A woman attacked her friend with acid after accusing her of sleeping with her husband. Sithulisile Nyoni admitted guilt when she appeared before a Bulawayo court Tuesday. The 29-year-old from Fort Rixon faces charges of assault with intent to cause serious harm. Magistrate Eva Matura heard the case against Nyoni. She will learn her punishment on June 25.
Berlinda Mkandla worked as a shop helper at Pioneer Village 1 Business Centre when the attack happened. Nyoni found her there around 8PM on May 28 and started arguing about her marriage. The angry woman threw acid at Mkandla's face and leg during their fight. Mkandla suffered bad burns and needed emergency hospital care. Police came to investigate the violent incident.
The prosecutor...
