School Leaders Admit Major Theft at Littlerock International.
Two top officials at Littlerock International School pleaded guilty to stealing US$289,997 from the institution. Executive Principal Chamunorwa Gracious Dahwa and bursar Tambudzai Majuru face fraud charges in Harare.
Magistrate Donald Ndirowei will sentence the pair on Thursday after their guilty pleas. Court records show they used fake receipt books to divert school fees into personal accounts.
Majuru ordered receipt books with the school logo from DH Solutions but kept them secret from school leaders. She then used these books 308 times to collect money meant for the school. Instead of sending the funds to school accounts, she and Dahwa took the cash.
Police found one...
Four Cameroonians Face Fines for Document Fraud.
Four Cameroonians received fines of US$400 each after spending five months in jail for obtaining fraudulent Zimbabwean identity documents.
Christiana Boyembe Dumba, Emile MuyaMuya, Tegha Marvel Ngei, and Yvette KumNnam pleaded guilty to violating Zimbabwe's birth registration laws. Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo handed down the sentence after hearing arguments from both sides.
Defense lawyer Tinashe Mbale sought leniency, citing the defendants' time in remand prison. He noted their professional backgrounds - two recent graduates plus a nurse and teacher. Prosecutor Nomsa Kangara argued the crimes threatened national security and undermined public trust in government institutions.
The...
Harare Drug Dealer Sentenced to Prison After Police Sting.
A Borrowdale drug dealer faces seven months in jail after police found him with 772 grams of marijuana. The arrest took place in the upscale Harare suburb.
Andrew Major, 35, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. He was found guilty of possessing dangerous drugs and two bottles of BronCleer, an illegal cough medicine.
The court fined Major US$50 for the BronCleer offense. The marijuana charge brought a 12-month sentence, with five months suspended if he avoids future drug crimes.
Three officers from the Harare Suburban crack team staged the arrest at 829 Jacana Drive last Friday. Acting on a tip, an undercover officer bought marijuana from Major for US$1.
The team...
Trump Orders New Tariffs on Major Trade Partners.
President Trump signed orders Sunday placing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. The rules set 25 percent duties on most Canadian and Mexican goods and 10 percent tariffs on Canadian energy items and Chinese products.
Trump warned Americans might face "some pain" after the tariffs begin.
Canada and Mexico announced plans to strike back. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged counter-tariffs starting Tuesday, matching the U.S. start date. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she could reveal her "Plan B" response tomorrow.
China's Commerce Ministry stated it would sue the World Trade Organization and take steps "to safeguard its rights and interests firmly."...
Musk Plans Deep Cuts to Federal Agencies Under New Role.
Elon Musk revealed plans to slash U.S. government spending and regulations, including eliminating the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). He shared these details during a late-night discussion on X Spaces.
"We need a wholesale spring cleaning of U.S. regulations," said Musk, who leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The Tesla CEO aims to shut down USAID and merge its remaining functions into the State Department, a move he claims has President Trump's support.
Musk stated any eliminated agencies or rules could be recreated if needed. He announced an upcoming meeting with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon to discuss how DOGE's cost-cutting measures...
Zimbabwe's Basic Food Costs Rise 6% in January.
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency reports that the cost of basic food in January 2025 jumped to ZiG861.14 per person, up from ZiG805.95 in December.
This amount, known as the Food Datum Line (FDL), represents the money needed for one person to consume 2,100 calories daily. The Total Consumption Poverty Line (TCPL), which measures the income needed to stay above poverty, increased to ZiG1,255.78 from ZiG1,156.67.
"The minimum needs basket cost ZiG861.14 per person in January," Zimstat stated. "An individual required ZiG1,255.78 to buy both food and non-food items without being considered poor."
Monthly inflation in the local ZiG currency climbed to 10.5% in January from 3.7% in...
Africa's Mining Future Hangs in Balance Amid Clean Energy Boom.
The rush for critical minerals reshapes Africa's mining landscape. Copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earth metals drive the global shift to clean energy. These materials power electric cars, wind farms, and energy storage systems.
Africa holds vast reserves of these vital minerals. This presents major opportunities and risks for the continent. The next steps in resource development will determine Africa's role in the worldwide energy shift.
New players enter the field with deep pockets. Middle Eastern wealth funds and Chinese state firms reshape competition. These groups bring patient capital, securing key mineral assets ahead of traditional mining companies.
China...
Police Catch Cable Thief in Power Grid Raids.
Police arrested a Ruwa man Tuesday for stealing power cables across three regions. Officers caught Tinotenda Mahove, 40, cutting cables at Arcturus Mine.
"He stole copper cables in eight places," police spokesman Paul Nyathi said. These thefts hit Ruwa, Erasmus Park, Mt Hampden, Mazowe, and Bindura.
Recent arrests show progress against power grid attacks. Last week, police stopped four men at a road check on Harare-Nyamapanda Road. The group had tools and stolen cables in their Toyota car.
These suspects - Anderson Takawira, Isaac Vheremu, Trymore Bona, and Archford Chiyangwa - struck at Mushimbo shops. They drained the oil from power boxes and took cables from Rukau stores.
Police made...
Tobacco Farmers Face Barn Access Crisis in Zimbabwe.
A former white farm owner blocks resettled farmers from using tobacco barns at Forrester J Estate in Mvurwi, Zimbabwe. Chris Brooker claims he needs compensation before letting farmers use key buildings.
The government took over the land in 2001 and gave plots to 50 new farmers. But Brooker, who lives in Germany, sends agents to block barn access. His guards stop farmers from curing their tobacco, causing crops to rot in fields.
Police arrest farmers who try to enter the barns. The District Administrator and Attorney General know about these arrests at Mvurwi station.
"Police stop us from using the tobacco barns," said farmer Tapfuma Mudenha. "This limits our national tobacco...
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