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Businessman faces court over misused 142K loan cash
A Harare man went to court because he took money from a business loan. Webster Ngwarati, age 50, faces theft charges after his wife said he stole $142,000. The court let him pay $800 bail instead of staying in jail. His wife Lydia runs Intravelvet Trading with him. They sell clothes through a company they both half-own. The pair agreed to borrow $200,000 from UNTU Finance Bank last July. They wanted extra cash to help their shops make more sales. Lydia put up houses located in Tynwald, Kuwadzana 5, plus one in Domboshava as loan security. She added three trucks plus two Mercedes cars. Webster offered three more trucks as extra backing. Both signed papers for the bank money. The cash went straight into their business account. Lydia took...
Mhlanga's bail bid fails again, court says no
The court said no again to Blessed Mhlanga yesterday when he asked to leave jail before his trial. The AMH writer sits behind bars because police think he sent messages that could make people start fights. His lawyer went back to court, claiming things had changed since his first try at freedom. They pointed out that police spent more than a month looking into his case but found nothing new against him. Mhlanga never tried to talk with anyone who might tell stories at his trial, even when some came to see him in prison. His family struggles without him at home, both with money problems and sad feelings. The defense team hoped these facts would help change the court's mind about letting him go home until his court date arrived. They...
Egates and online systems ease border woes at Beitbridge
Beitbridge Border Post works better these days thanks to e-gates and online systems. The immigration office added these changes to make crossing safer and faster for everyone. Mr. Lucky Joe Matyora, who leads the assistant regional immigration team at this busy entry point, told visiting lawmakers about these improvements during their tour today. The new setup cuts down on direct contact between officials and travelers, which helps stop bribes. Mr. Matyora said they started testing these systems recently and like what they see happening. Border workers from different agencies team up using cameras and flying drones to keep watch. This teamwork helps them catch people who should not cross the border. They spot problems both at the main...
Independence Torch lights up Harare and Kwekwe
The Ministry of Home Affairs just told everyone about the Independence Torch lighting, which will happen Wednesday at the Museum of Human Sciences in Harare. They plan to carry this special flame next to Kwekwe for another ceremony on Thursday at Mutapa Hall. The torch matters because it stands for freedom. Our second-in-command, Vice President Chiwenga, will lead this important event when local leaders receive the torch. The flame continued its journey on April 17 with another lighting at Sikombela Detention Camp. Different runners will then pass it along until it reaches Nembudziya, where the main celebration takes place. Vice President Mohadi takes charge of these final activities. The government chose these places because they...
Moyo calls for peace as protests fall flat
Archbishop Rocky Moyo, who leads the Council of Churches in Africa, asks everyone to stay peaceful. He wants church leaders from all groups to talk about peace with their members. He made these comments after people ignored protests called for on March 31. A former Zanu-PF member named Blessed Geza had tried to start these protests. The Archbishop felt happy nobody joined the protests. He said churches hate it when people destroy things or hurt each other. Zimbabweans chose to keep things calm throughout the country instead of causing trouble. The Archbishop spoke about this during a special church event where new pastors became bishops at Upper Room Shekinah Ministries International. Moyo believes churches must never back anyone who...
Ndaz marks 10 years with a dance day party in Harare
Dancers across Zimbabwe will come together on April 26 at Kuwadzana 1 High School in Harare. The National Dance Association of Zimbabwe planned this big day to mark International Dance Day. People can watch many dance styles at the event, including modern moves and traditional steps. Groups like Dancing Machine, Team Exterminators, Blackbird Entertainment, Dreams, 5th Warrior, Massive Empire, and Deceptorcons will face off on stage. The best dancers walk away with US$200 cash. Second place earns US$100, and third place receives US$50. Every top group goes home with trophies, medals, and certificates for their hard work. Farai Meki, the president of the National Dance Association, discussed why they organized this special celebration...
Killer T to rock Karoi on Independence Day
Killer T plans to rock Karoi this April 18 during Independence Day celebrations. He will bring his music magic to As U Like It Nite Club for a huge party with local fans. The famous Zimdancehall star will be backed by his Hot Property Band and several hometown singers from the area. DTL Records helped create this special event, with company leader Kudzaishe Matondo making everything happen behind the scenes. Rural music lovers rarely see big stars perform near their homes. This concert gives them a perfect chance to meet Killer T face-to-face during the national holiday. Matondo wants everyone living outside the city to enjoy amazing music from one of Zimbabwe's best performers. He believes people deserve great entertainment no matter...
Chamisa fires back on Mnangagwa bribe claim
People talked about Nelson Chamisa taking cash from President Mnangagwa. Someone claimed he got twenty million dollars just to stay quiet as the opposition leader. Jealousy Mawarire wrote messages saying Chamisa made a secret deal with the president. He said they used the central bank to pass this money between them. His posts stirred up lots of talk among citizens who wanted answers from their former party leader. Mawarire shared more details about where this money changed hands. He pointed to the basement parking area inside the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe building and described travel bags stuffed with cash moving from one side to another. The main point seemed clear—Chamisa agreed not to criticize the president after taking this...
Chivayo answers insult with car gift for singer
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo gave singer Dorcas Moyo a brand new car because people said mean things about her online. On March 31, Dorcas shared words from her old song, saying plans against her would fail. Many Zimbabweans became angry at these words. They thought she meant something political that went against what most people wanted. They told her she should pay attention to what happens around her. Chivayo felt bad when he saw all the nasty comments aimed at Dorcas. He decided she needed something nice after facing such tough criticism. He posted on Facebook that he would give her a 2025 Toyota Fortuner truck. The vehicle waits for her at Exquisite Car Dealers. He added twenty thousand dollars in cash along with the car gift...
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