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Churchgoers Beat Pastor Over Student Baby Drama
Family members stormed a Harare church and attacked the preacher during Sunday service. They accused Apostle Trust Chakona of making a university student pregnant and demanding she abort the baby. The angry relatives tore his clothes and disrupted worship at Grace Life Embassy on Robert Mugabe Road. Church members and people walking past watched the chaos unfold. The student refused his abortion demands and he blocked her phone calls. Jean says the pastor lied about being married and promised to marry her instead. She claims their relationship started in June last year before his December wedding. The family tried peaceful meetings first but Chakona avoided them completely. Jean accused him of denying responsibility once she refused...
ZERA Says Selling Fuel in ZiG Is Suicidal
Zimbabwe's energy watchdog sounds alarm bells about fuel sales changing to local money. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority says selling petrol and diesel using ZiG currency would crash the market. Boss Edington Mazambani warns the country lacks enough foreign cash reserves. He fears fuel shortages could return like those during the 2008 crisis. Keeping fuel sales strictly in US dollars protects Zimbabwe's access to global markets. Many citizens remain doubtful about ZiG currency until it helps their daily struggles. The new money faces heavy criticism since launching earlier this year. Citizens argue government fails to support the currency with real results. Mazambani believes switching currencies would bring back long fuel...
Ex Dynamos Star Mushure Leaves Daughter Stranded
Ocean Mushure once played soccer for Zimbabwe's national team and captained the Dynamos. He competed at major tournaments and represented his country during World Cup matches. The 39-year-old athlete also played professional soccer in Zambia for teams like Lusaka Dynamos and Kabwe Warriors. His career took him across borders as he built his reputation on the field. Today he faces serious accusations about abandoning his 12-year-old daughter. Noreen Sixpense says she had an affair with Mushure and gave birth to their child. She claims the former soccer star rented them a house when he moved to Zambia for his career. Court records show Mushure was ordered to pay $150 each month for child support. Noreen states he owes $5,400 in unpaid...
VP Chiwenga Wife Left Reeling After Borrowdale Heist
Four men robbed Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife at her electronics shop. Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga operates the store at Sam Levy's Village where thieves took mobile phones worth 13,420 US dollars. Police caught Blessed Luciano, Isaac Craig Chaza, Strive Matangira and Succeed Mukaro on Tuesday June 3. Detective teams from Borrowdale CID arrested the suspects and recovered most stolen phones. Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed officers made the arrests and found the missing devices. Crime affects many important people across Zimbabwe this year. Robbers stole 90,000 US dollars from Kirsty Coventry's parents during a home invasion. Police arrested brothers John and Mike Nongwe after investigating the theft case...
Zvishavane Man Busted Stealing ZIMSEC Identity
A 20-year-old man from Zvishavane went to jail for taking someone else's exam. Fidelis Chipungu used Hilton Malunga's identity card to write a math test at George Chipadza Secondary School. School officials caught him after he finished the exam on May 26. Police arrested Chipungu when he admitted what he had done. The court gave him two months behind bars but changed it to 70 hours of community work. The National Prosecuting Authority warns people about exam cheating consequences. Chipungu broke ZIMSEC laws when he pretended to be another student. Officials called him to the deputy headmaster's office after the test ended. He told them the truth about his fake identity during questioning. Authorities want everyone to know that exam...
Gambling Addict Terrorizes Harare Parents
A Harare man took his gambling-addicted son to court after years of threats and theft. Ethan Abinal asked magistrates to protect his family from 40-year-old Trust Abinal. Trust borrowed money from dangerous lenders and stole family items when he could not pay them back. He took his sibling's sewing machine to settle gambling debts. The father said that Trust threatened to hurt family members when they confronted him about his behavior. Ethan told Harare Magistrate Meenal Narotam that his son destroyed their peaceful home life. Trust's gambling addiction caused constant stress for his elderly parents. The parents developed health problems because of the ongoing family conflict. Trust agreed with the protection order during the court...
Paul Parker Rips Mount Tells Him To Quit United
Manchester United legend Paul Parker wants Mason Mount to leave the club. The former Chelsea midfielder struggles at Old Trafford according to Parker. Mount cannot find his place at Manchester United after moving from Chelsea. Parker told AceOdds that Mount has lost his way at the team. The England star needs to discover what he does best on the field. Parker believes Mount lacks special skills that make him stand out. Chelsea sold him because they knew he had problems says the former defender. Mount should search for another team where he can play better. The midfielder must learn about his football identity and purpose. Parker thinks Mount will never become important at Manchester United. Mount cost Manchester United 55 million...
Gateway United Roll Home for Epic Final Showdown
Gateway United returns to MKO Sports Arena for their last home game of the 2025 Nigeria National League season. The Abeokuta team used Dipo Dina Stadium and Gateway International Stadium during renovation work at their main ground. They face Osun United on Saturday at the arena. General manager Niyi Soleye says coming back to Kuto means more than just changing locations. The club connects with its heart and history at this stadium. Soleye explains that fans, energy and tradition combine at MKO Sports Arena. He wants supporters to have a memorable experience during the final match. The team appreciates fans from Ilaro and Ijebu Ode who supported them throughout the season. Gateway United values the backing they received at temporary...
Sociedad Dump Umar Sadiq After Injury Nightmare
Real Sociedad wants to sell Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq during the summer transfer window. The Spanish club sent him to Valencia for the second half of last season. Sadiq helped Valencia avoid relegation from La Liga. The 28-year-old forward scored five goals across 23 games for the team. Valencia chose not to buy him for nine million euros. Spanish news source Fichajes reports that Real Sociedad's sporting director Erik Bretos told Sadiq's agents about the sale decision. The Nigeria international struggled with serious injuries at Real Sociedad. A torn cruciate ligament kept him out of 45 matches. His time at the club faced many setbacks because of these health problems. Real Sociedad believes selling him makes the most sense for both...
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