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Shot Harvey Road Robber Faces Hospital Court Showdown
A judge held court at Parirenyatwa Hospital yesterday for an armed robber who was shot during a crime. Gift Moffat faces charges after breaking into a business and stealing money. The 39-year-old man from Glaudina Park could not enter a plea because of his injuries. Police say he remains under guard at the hospital. Prison officials watch him around the clock. Moffat and other criminals planned to rob Financial Clearing Bureau on June 15. They targeted company boss Takunda Ushe and broke into his offices on Harvey Road. The gang stole $565 cash before a security guard heard them and called for help. Safeguard Security rushed to the scene and caught the robbers escaping through a window. Security guards chased the criminals and shot...
Mnangagwa Warns Youth - Show Your Gear Works or Get Old
President Mnangagwa wants young people who receive government help to show real results. He gave out tipper trucks and front-end loaders to youth groups at State House yesterday. The equipment came from a $2 million revolving Presidential Youth Fund that started earlier this year. Three provinces got the second batch of machinery: Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central and Harare. The President told reporters that young people must prove they can deliver results with the equipment. He hopes they will return and tell him exactly what they accomplished with the trucks and loaders. Previous recipients have not come back to report their progress. He joked that if the new group fails to return with updates, he will declare them old. Everyone...
Minnie Dlamini Back On Durban Radio Waves
Minnie Dlamini built her reputation through South African television. She first appeared as a TV host and gained fame at red carpet events. Her charm and wit connected with viewers nationwide. She expanded into movies, business ventures, and brand deals. Fans admired her drive and passion for success. Award ceremonies and fashion shows kept her visible to audiences. Supporters backed her career decisions over the years. Dlamini returns to radio broadcasting after time away from the medium. She posted about her comeback on Instagram and shared news about her new position. Her followers responded with enthusiasm since they missed her radio presence. Dlamini joins Sphectacula and DJ Naves for The Gagasi FM Fast Lane program. The radio...
Bulawayo Bandits Stick Up Fortuner Drivers
Armed criminals targeted Toyota Fortuner drivers during two violent attacks across Bulawayo this month. The first victim lost her silver SUV after inspecting property renovations on June 11 at Pumula South. A gunman pointed a black pistol at the 64-year-old woman and demanded her car keys. She handed over valuables worth $55,000 and her vehicle registration AGH 2067. Police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the daylight robbery details. Five attackers surrounded another Toyota Fortuner near Kingsdale shops on June 16 around 8:45 PM. The gang forced a 37-year-old Parklands man and his wife from their silver SUV using guns and knives. Criminals escaped with the vehicle registration AFK 3226 and two expensive smartphones...
Chivayo Teases 2nd Wife Twist Has Lulu Fans Talking
Wicknell Chivayo shocked Zimbabweans with recent comments about taking a second wife after his recent marriage to Lulu. The businessman paid massive lobola for Lulu just months ago during an extravagant ceremony that drew national attention. Social media users praised Lulu's beauty and grace during their wedding celebrations. Fans believed the couple showed deep love and commitment to each other. Their marriage seemed perfect and unbreakable to outside observers. Chivayo posted on Instagram that good men should marry second wives to help their first wives at home. He said women are not slaves and need sisters for support and companionship. The statement went viral after entertainment pages shared his controversial message across social...
Chivayo Laughs Off 439M Cancer Machine Scam
Wicknell Chivayo dismissed public anger over leaked documents showing his company received a $439 million cancer equipment contract. The controversial businessman denied wrongdoing after people questioned how TTM Global Medical Exports won such a massive deal without public bidding. Citizens and opposition groups accused the government of giving special treatment to politically connected companies. The leaked contract sparked nationwide outrage about corruption and unfair business practices. Chivayo brushed off criticism as desperate political attacks against his success. The businessman posted messages on social media defending himself against the accusations. He claimed the leaked document means nothing because officials never signed...
Defence Lawyers Rip Apart Mai Jeremaya's Story
Defense lawyers found problems with Mai Jeremaya's court testimony during her sexual assault case hearing. Ashley Masendeke claims Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie attacked her at a Harare lodge on April 30. Attorneys Shepherd Makonde and George Manokore compared her court statements with three different police reports. The legal team discovered major differences between her various accounts of the alleged crime. Court proceedings continued examining these inconsistencies throughout the session. Defense lawyers questioned Masendeke about a person called Sam who supposedly contacted her before the incident. Attorney Makonde suggested Sam might be a made-up character with no real existence. Masendeke admitted she had no phone...
Bogus Congolese Doctor Freed Unchecked Ignites Outrage
Jonathan Ilungwa Kulimba pretended to be a doctor at an Embalenhle surgery but police caught him during a surprise inspection. The 38-year-old Congolese man worked under another doctor's license without proper medical training. Health inspector found him treating patients and discovered he never registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Officers arrested Kulimba immediately for breaking health profession laws. Police seized patient files as evidence and started investigating how long he operated the fake practice. Authorities released Kulimba on free bail without checking his asylum papers first. Court officials let him leave before verifying whether his immigration documents were real or fake. He faces charges...
R Kelly OD Scare in Prison Sends Him to ER
R. Kelly received emergency medical treatment after taking too much medication during his prison stay. Defense lawyer Beau Brindley claims prison workers deliberately gave the singer dangerous drug amounts at Butner Federal Correctional Institution. The lawyer filed court papers Monday saying guards tried to harm Kelly through medication overdoses. Kelly lost consciousness and collapsed after staff gave him extra drugs against safety rules. Duke University Hospital doctors confirmed he received deadly amounts of his regular medications. Medical staff found blood clots throughout Kelly's legs and lungs during his hospital visit. Prison doctors had ignored his clotting problems despite knowing about his medical history. Outside...
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