Heads up to parents about some sketchy baby formula getting recalled. The Consumer Protection Commission issued a warning for NAN Special Pro HA Infant Formula, specifically the 800g cans with batch code 51660742F3. They found it might be contaminated with Cereulide, a nasty toxin from bacteria...
Some guy got pinched for pretending to be a city cop and shaking down shops. Authorities in Harare nabbed a 34-year-old man, Romeo Madododo, for fraud and impersonation after he allegedly demanded bribes from local businesses. Real municipal officers caught him in the act outside Town House...
An import agent faces fraud charges for a phantom vehicle scheme. Kundayi Abraham allegedly defrauded a Harare man of over nine thousand dollars. He promised to import two specific cars from Japan for the complainant, Genius Tinotenda Mukosera, after receiving payment in full.
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Some scammer is pretending to be a diplomat to fleece people out of cash. Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs ministry warned about a fraudster impersonating David Hamadziripi, the former ambassador to South Africa. The imposter uses a South African WhatsApp number, falsely claims distress, and solicits...
NetOne is pushing into underserved areas with company-run shops, claiming community empowerment over profits. The state-owned mobile operator established its own retail outlets in multiple Matabeleland North districts, including Tsholotsho and Binga. Regional manager Gugulethu Mpofu stated the...
This small local board is dreaming big with plans funded by ratepayer cash. The Lupane Local Board operates from temporary offices but unveiled an ambitious development agenda headlined by constructing its permanent headquarters. Chief executive officer Chalton Moyo stated the project, with an...
Shadowy recruiters are apparently tricking desperate locals into becoming cannon fodder abroad. A Zimbabwean man named Mandla Ncube was killed fighting in Ukraine after joining Russian forces. His wife suggested he sought a better life, reflecting a tragic motivation shared by many. Recruitment...
Matabeleland South is getting hyped for a potentially massive harvest after solid rainfall. The provincial agriculture director, Shupikai Sibanda, reported cereal crops are in great shape, with farmers currently weeding and applying fertilizer. Traditional grains are already tasseling, while...
The city council finally rolled out a jobs program for young people with no clear prospects. Bulawayo launched a skills training scheme targeting school-leavers, offering practical courses in construction, hospitality, and technology. The initiative aims to provide hands-on experience for...
A new High Court is being built because two provinces are completely swamped with cases. Chief Justice Luke Malaba revealed plans to establish a High Court seat in Kwekwe, citing excessively high caseloads in the Midlands and Masvingo provinces. The move aims to relieve pressure on the Bulawayo...
A local council is clawing back hundreds of plots from owners who didn't build. Kusile Rural District Council in Matabeleland North announced plans to repossess 262 residential, commercial, and industrial stands. The properties are located at the Jotsholo and St Luke's service centers. Officials...
A debt collection dispute turned violent and landed a young woman in prison. Thandeka Ndlovu, a 23-year-old from Bulawayo's Sizinda suburb, received a three-year sentence for attempted murder. She stabbed her neighbor, Agatha Chibuda, with a pair of scissors during an altercation over a...
A local chief is pushing hard for sponsors to back his regional development awards. Chief Dakamela of Nkayi called for stakeholders in Matabeleland to unite and pool resources for his annual achievers ceremony. He argued the event could spearhead rural industrialization, aiming to transform the...
Another group makes big promises about fixing the economy through training programs. The Artisans for Economic Development organization claims it will reduce poverty by teaching vocational skills. Its national secretary, Edward Saushoma, stated the goal is to create a self-reliant workforce that...
These empowerment programs look more like a feeding frenzy for connected elites. President Mnangagwa's rollout of schemes for veterans and communities faces heavy corruption claims, coinciding with pushes to extend his term. One tractor program for war veterans promised machinery for each...
A law professor just publicly clashed with the chief justice over court delays. Lovemore Madhuku rejected Luke Malaba's claim that staff shortages cripple the justice system. He argued that deep procedural inefficiencies, not a lack of judges, cause the slowdowns. Madhuku acknowledged progress...
A politician's DNA reveal backfired spectacularly online. Temba Mliswa, a former Norton MP, stated that some children he supports are not biologically his. He conducted paternity tests but plans to continue caring for the children regardless, calling the situation emotionally difficult. Mliswa...
The tourism minister just overhauled two key boards with a stack of new faces. Barbara Rwodzi appointed fresh leadership for the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and the Mosi-oa-Tunya Development Company. This move places new individuals in charge of major national tourism infrastructure and marketing...
This debut album leaves you wondering if the artist actually found his peace. Delroy Shewe, a Zimbabwean singer with great skills, just dropped his first record called Peace Of Mind. He blends his dancehall roots with Afrobeats, amapiano, and other local genres. Expectations were high following...
Apple Music just tapped a major Afro-house producer for its Isgubhu hub. The platform highlighted DJ Nitefreak with an exclusive mix, reinforcing its spot as a global center for African electronic music. His signature hypnotic, rhythm-focused style blends underground vibes with widespread club...
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