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ZIMSEC set to drop A-Level results Friday at noon
Students bracing for impact will see their Advanced Level grades drop online very soon. The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council intends to publish these scores shortly. Minister Torerayi Moyo highlighted that authorities managed to finalize the entire cycle for a third consecutive year with zero papers hitting the streets early. Moyo touted this achievement as proof that the ministry remains serious about protecting testing integrity. He extended appreciation toward educators who worked tirelessly to maintain fairness. It seems the whole team pulled together to ensure the system functioned efficiently without any scandals compromising the results.
Harare cops busted for basement fingerprint racket
Three cops got busted running a discount fingerprinting side hustle out of a basement. Kevin Mareyanadzo, Likwa Moyo, and Vongai Munapo faced the Harare Magistrates’ Court for abuse of duty allegations. Magistrate Jessie Kufa released the trio on bail, costing one hundred fifty dollars each, while setting their next appearance for February. Prosecutors claim the Zimbabwe Republic Police Harare Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit acted on intelligence regarding suspicious activity near Mayor Urimbo Terrace. Agents raided the parking area at Customs House, where they allegedly discovered Mareyanadzo processing six civilians who were filling out clearance forms. Those witnesses reportedly told investigators that the officer demanded ten...
Ramathuba eyes undocumented migrants in Limpopo crackdown
Limpopo's controversial boss is back patrolling borders for undocumented travelers. Premier Phophi Ramathuba watched authorities detain Zimbabwean nationals lacking proper papers at the Groblersbrug Weighbridge within the Waterberg district. This crackdown follows stats showing the South African National Defence Force intercepted over a thousand people recently. Agents from the South African Police Service, alongside the Border Management Authority, halted a car concealing three passengers without a visa status. Ramathuba insisted that enforcing regulations isn't xenophobic since she feels connected to fellow Africans while maintaining that unauthorized entry remains illegal under state rules. A minibus taxi driver got caught...
SANDF, SAPS recover stolen Ford Everest from Limpopo River
Smugglers tried turning a luxury SUV into a submarine but failed spectacularly. Soldiers from the 1 South African Tank Regiment joined forces with the SAPS Border Police Reaction Team to fish a pricey Ford Everest XLT out of the Limpopo River. The driver drove the ride straight into the water near Musina, hoping to cross illegally. Cops patrolling the border spotted the aquatic attempt and raced to Malala Road to grab military backup. Darkness and murky water forced the crews to wait until sunrise before retrieving the expensive machine. Guards watched the riverbank all night to ensure nobody tried swimming back for the loot. A private towing company helped drag the soggy SUV onto dry land the next morning. Captain Moses Semono...
Zimbabwe villagers accuse ex-ZANU-PF official of seizing gold claims
A washed-up politician is allegedly hijacking gold mines from villagers while police act like his personal security detail. Danny Musukuma faces accusations of seizing claims in Makaha, Mudzi District, while terrorizing locals and citing his supposed connections to the top brass. The ex-party official reportedly enters partnership deals only to kick out the actual owners once the digging starts. Rabson Nkomo claims this guy stole a mine from his late father after promising a profit split that never materialized. He detailed a terrifying scene where Musukuma allegedly fired shots at their family homestead. The executor says he brought shell casings to Makosa Police Station, but officers ignored the evidence completely. Locals insist...
US adds Zimbabwe, Venezuela to $15K visa bond list
Getting into America just got absurdly expensive for people from nearly forty specific nations. The State Department decided to demand a massive cash deposit before granting entry, meaning travelers from places like Zimbabwe and Venezuela might need to drop up to fifteen grand just to apply for a standard visitor visa. This fresh policy targets citizens who look eligible on paper but supposedly pose a risk of overstaying their welcome once they land stateside. The updated roster drags in countries from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, with Nigeria, Cuba, and Bangladesh joining nations already on the hook like Bhutan and Zambia. Officials claim this financial barrier ensures visitors actually go home instead of ghosting immigration...
State drops cyberbullying case against Olinda Chapel
Olinda Chapel just walked free because the government suddenly lost interest in prosecuting her messy internet drama. The UK-based socialite appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo in Harare, where prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe yanked the cyberbullying file off the table completely. This move means she gets to skip pleading guilty or innocent while avoiding a criminal record for the moment, though authorities could technically restart the headache later if they feel like it. The trouble started when she hopped on Facebook Live to trash Dyonne Tafirenyika. Accusations flew about her attacking the ex-wife of rapper Stunner and dragging a child into the online mudslinging. That digital outburst originally landed her in handcuffs before she...
Durban worker under fire for sweeping trash into storm drain
A Durban worker got caught turning storm drains into personal trash cans. The internet is roasting an eThekwini Municipality employee after footage surfaced showing her shoving piles of street garbage directly into the sewer system instead of actually cleaning it up. City officials confirmed they launched a probe immediately after the clip started circulating yesterday to determine why their staff member treated vital infrastructure like a magical disappearance hole. Spokesperson Gugu Sisilana stated that internal disciplinary processes are already moving to ensure fairness while addressing the obvious mess. The administration slammed the behavior for polluting waterways and wrecking ecosystems, promising that corrective measures will...
South Africa hosts naval drill with China, Russia, Iran
South Africa just decided to play host to the ultimate geopolitical awkward turtle moment by inviting China, Russia, and Iran over for naval war games. The operation, rebranded with the comically gentle name “Will for Peace” after previously being called Exercise MOSI III, kicks off this week under Chinese leadership. Pretoria insists this maritime mixer is strictly about protecting shipping routes and safety protocols, but let’s be real—it looks like a villain's convention to Western powers. Defense expert Dean Wingrin points out that navies actually need these playdates to figure out how to talk to each other on the open ocean without crashing. He suggests the drills will likely involve basic maneuvers like sailing in formation and...
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