Crime Reporter TWENTY-EIGHT people were arrested last Friday in Harare on allegations of dealing in or consuming illicit drugs. A police crackdown on drug peddlers and syndicates started last year, with several peddlers arrested and their bases destroyed in raids focusing on Harare and Chitungwiza. Those raids concentrated on Mbare, Chitungwiza, Mabvuku, Epworth, Dzivarasekwa, Glen […]
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Monthly Archives: June 2022
Mupfumira, Masoka trial date set
File Pic: Prisca Mupfumira at the Harare Magistrate Courts. — Picture: Lee Maidza Senior Court Reporter The Harare Magistrates Court yesterday set September 15 as the trial date for former Cabinet minister Prisca Mupfumira and ex-Ministry of Public Service and Social Welfare permanent secretary Ngoni Masoka, on criminal abuse of office as public officers and […]
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Zimra flags Beitbridge as corruption hotspot
One of the houses belonging to a Zimra employee identified by the revenue collection agency for forfeiture following a lifestyle audit of its workers Mashudu Netsianda Senior Reporter BEITBRIDGE Border Post, the country’s busiest inland port of entry, has been identified as the country’s major corruption hot spot, with some Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officials […]
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186 000 arrested for bribery, smuggling
Crime Reporter MORE than 186 600 people have been arrested countrywide on the three targeted crackdowns against cross-border crimes, bribing police and operating in machete gangs. The suspects have been arrested in separate incidents and most of them have either been fined or are appearing in court facing various charges. In a statement, national police […]
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All set for Gwanda’s DJ Drumz, Zagoe Radge album launch
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter THE stage is set for Gwanda’s finest musicians DJ Drumz and Zagoe Radge’s much-anticipated album launch taking place at the Phoenix Tshisanyama, popularly known as Eyadini. The duo is set to launch a 12-track album titled Isphetho which is laced with messages of love and social life. The tracks are Amalanga, […] …
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Keith Ndlovu pens poem to address “men don’t cry” stereotype
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter UP-AND-COMING poet Keith Ndlovu has penned a poem which seeks to tackle stereotypes and notions in which men are perceived as strong human characters without feelings. The recently released poem is titled Men Don’t Cry. Said Ndlovu: “Some men within my community are killing themselves because they can barely handle the […] …
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Hip-hop artistes to headline Friday late show
Angela Sibanda, Showbiz Reporter The National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo is set to host yet another episode of the monthly Friday late show this week. Six artistes are set to set the stage ablaze at this month’s edition as they seek to expand their fan bases and gain more exposure. The line-up will […] …
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Comedian Ankela Zex tackles change problem with song
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter CONTROVERSIAL comedian Ankela Zex Mdawini has released a song detailing the challenges people face when buying in shops. The song titled “Gabha Bank” features South Africa-based Zimbabwean DJ Mpandlana (real name Livias Sibanda) and is a cry for help given the difficulties people are facing such as finding change when one […] …
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21 cattle die after farmer mistakes pesticide for worm control medication
‘Unfortunately, the person who administered the tablets is not well educated and never read’ …
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Anti-riot police block striking doctors and nurses march
‘I don’t see the logic behind stopping our routine march’ …
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