Police arrested property tycoon Patrick Kennan for fraud and corruption charges. The Kennan Properties owner faces accusations about a Borrowdale house deal gone wrong. Officials say he worked with Warhurst Attorneys to cheat the court system. The case centers on 51 St Michael's Lane where lawyers allegedly fixed a legal judgment. Authorities charged both Kennan and his legal team for the scheme.
The businessman supposedly got a court ruling through dishonest methods. Police believe he manipulated judges to win a property case he should have lost. His lawyers at Warhurst Attorneys helped create fake court documents. The fraud happened during a contested property battle over the expensive Borrowdale home. Anti-corruption officials want...
Former Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi asked a Harare court to cancel three arrest warrants because of medical problems. He told magistrate Donald Ndirowei that cancer treatment abroad prevented him from returning earlier. The court will decide today whether to remove the warrants against the former tourism minister. Mzembi's lawyer Killian Mandiki said his client left Zimbabwe legally for medical care after getting passport permission.
The defense team argued that Mzembi needs constant cancer treatment and medication to survive. Mandiki told the court his client returned without being forced or threatened by authorities. The lawyer said Mzembi used proper border channels when leaving and coming back to Zimbabwe. He offered to...
Nollywood actress Annie Idibia traveled to Zimbabwe for a business awards ceremony. The mother of two hosted an event that honored successful men and women across the country. Zimbabwe's First Lady attended the prestigious gathering along with government representatives. Annie praised the nation for treating her well during her visit. She thanked event organizer Primmy Jay for creating the special celebration.
Annie separated from legendary singer 2baba after more than ten years of marriage. The actress deleted all Instagram photos and posts earlier during her personal struggles. She returned from rehabilitation treatment and began making public appearances again. Annie visited colleague Regina Daniels and her husband at their Abuja...
A former Harare city controller stole over one million Zimbabwe dollars from council accounts. Tafadzwa Dzapasi worked as debtors controller between November 2022 and May 2023. Courts sentenced him to three years in prison after proving the fraud charges. The man used his job position to move money from unused accounts into personal pockets. He tricked officials into thinking customers paid their bills when no real payments happened.
Dzapasi targeted dormant council accounts that held credit balances from previous transactions. He transferred these funds to accounts with outstanding debts to hide his theft scheme. The controller made transactions look legitimate when he actually stole city money. One major theft occurred on December 20...
Chinhoyi Municipality cannot explain where 6,700 litres of road repair fuel disappeared. The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration stopped sending money for street fixes until officials find the missing petrol. Local Government Deputy Minister Benjamin Kabikira told Parliament that city workers lost fuel records during an internal probe. The ministry plans to create an investigation team for the case.
Chinhoyi lawmaker Leslie Mhangwa asked about steps to solve the funding freeze between road authorities and city hall. Officials discovered the fuel shortage during a financial audit of municipal operations. The missing petrol has blocked road rehabilitation money for two years running. City residents demand answers about the vanished...
The family of Blessed Believe Juruvenge wants money from police after he died at Ruwa Police Station. His wife Mercy Madenyika and relatives hired lawyers to fight for justice. Officer Prince Ndavambi faces murder charges for beating Juruvenge to death. The policeman told the victim's sister he would put her brother inside a coffin. Legal papers say the officer planned to kill the man before attacking him.
Juruvenge worked at Bakers Inn driving trucks and fixed metal for extra money. He supported his pregnant wife and family through multiple jobs around town. The victim also ran a small shop that helped pay household bills. His death left the family without any income or financial support. Madenyika must raise their unborn child alone...
Harare fights climate change through local waste management projects. The Environmental Management Agency opened transfer centers across Mabvuku-Tafara and Budiriro neighborhoods. Workers protect wetlands like Monavale Vlei from illegal dumping and development. The city builds the Geo Pomona facility to turn trash into electricity. Communities separate recyclable materials from regular garbage at home.
Zimbabwe Sunshine Group creates waste stations for disadvantaged areas around the capital. Residents send plastic bottles to recyclers and organic matter to compost programs. The city architect works with Green Building Council on energy-efficient construction plans. Eastgate Building uses natural air flow instead of expensive cooling...
Zimbabwe fought wars during the 1970s and 1980s before gaining independence. The country faced many changes after freedom came to the former Rhodesia. Politics and economics shifted constantly during these difficult years. Progress mixed with serious problems across the new nation. Independence brought both hope and hardship to millions of people.
Dr Jeremy switched from horse surgery to farming near Bulawayo. His family worked the same land for over 100 years before losing it during land reforms. The veterinarian planted 15000 pecan trees and raises 1000 cattle under irrigation systems. Coffee tastes better when shared on red soil ridges overlooking productive farmland. Hard work rebuilt what politics once destroyed.
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Government spokesman Nick Mangwana defended the $439 million cancer equipment deal without public bidding. TTM Global Medical Exports from South Africa won the four-year contract to supply hospitals across Zimbabwe. Mangwana confirmed on social media that Cabinet approved the transaction directly. He argued that government leaders can make such decisions without asking citizens first. The spokesman said people should not assume corruption just because no tender happened.
Zimbabwe pays over $109 million each year to the company under the agreement. Monthly payments of $9.1 million start from April 2025 and continue until 2029. The government already sent $52.5 million upfront to help the company prepare for work. All money transfers...
