They stopped me took me to Harare Central coz my suitcase was plastic wrapped , I was with a friend , I asked why they wanted to search me , and the boy who escorted me to Harare Central was drunk , I agreed to his instructions but questioned home if I am a suspect for which he didn't answer, at HCP they search my friend's satchel didn't open our wrapped suitcases , I asked to see the Member inCharge from a woman officer , who explained to me the situation in our ZPP organisation and I understood her then I left , but as an elder I was very disappointed in the way a Peace Officer who is suppose to protect citizens deals with citizens, I believe we have real trained Peace Officers and we have bad apples there , I would like to extend my
Notification of Death Dear Members, It is with great sadness that we advise of the passing of Sergeant Stephen Mpofu, who died at Mpilo Hospital, Bulawayo, at midday yesterday after a brave struggle against cancer. Stephen was one of only ten Selous Scouts to receive Rhodesia’s second highest bravery award, the Silver Cross of Rhodesia, a testament to exceptional courage displayed in the most demanding and dangerous circumstances. As a member of the Selous Scouts, he served in a unit renowned for its intelligence work, counterinsurgency operations, and deep penetration missions, often behind enemy lines. His service stands as a reminder of the vital role played by indigenous African soldiers during the con
HEARTBREAKING? | The ZRP has confirmed a mine accident that happened on 17/01/26 at Hebenia Mine in Filabusi. Three people are trapped after a mine shaft collapsed. Two of them were working inside the shaft, while the third, the wife of one of the miners, was outside preparing food. When she noticed the ground moving, she ran to the shaft and also became trapped. The shaft is about 11 metres deep, and all three victims are still trapped.When death is calling you..why did the wife ran to the shaft..moreover she noticed the mine was collapsing
Let the games begin.#OPINION: TUNGWARARA OWES ME MONEY - MLISWA BY TEMBA MLISWA @chrissy10charu I don't hear my name in that video and out of the nearly 20 million Zimbabweans for you to zero in on me means he has told you that or you have alternative evidence that he is referring to me. In the case that you are posturing for your next meal, as someone on his payroll, I would warn you to immediately desist from this reckless action and withdraw that dafamatory accusation otherwise I will pursue you through litigation. I'm a clean straightforward person and despite all these constant accusations of extortion no one has ever come forward as a victim because there are none! I made my money through tobacco long before man
rescue attempt at an illegal gold mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland Province, reportedly ended in tragedy after a miner became trapped while trying to save a colleague from a collapsed shaft. The incident occurred in the Chingwe area, where an artisanal miner reportedly entered an unstable shaft to rescue a fellow miner who had been trapped underground. Eyewitnesses said the ground collapsed during the rescue attempt. The miner who had initially been trapped was successfully pulled out and rushed to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital for medical attention. However, the rescuer became trapped in the shaft following the collapse. His condition remains unknown. Police have
GOVERNMENT has set aside US$10 million for local content production as part of a broader strategy to strengthen and expand the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s (ZBC)television and radio platforms, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Dr Jenfan Muswere has said. Dr Muswere made the announcement while addressing a ZBC stakeholder engagement workshop currently taking place in Harare, which has drawn independent producers, filmmakers and media industry experts. He said recent legislative and policy reforms have laid a firm foundation for growth in the broadcasting sector, placing a renewed obligation on content creators to drive a professional, ethical and economically sustainable media industry. The engagement f
Mawere died at a hospital in South Africa just days after celebrating his 66th birthday on January 11. While the exact cause of death has not been officially disclosed, reports indicate that Mawere had been battling severe health challenges. He was diagnosed with an acute neurological condition in 2024, which reportedly led to a rapid deterioration in his health. By late 2024, Mawere had been hospitalised for an extended period and was said to be unable to speak, appearing visibly frail in images that later circulated. His health struggles reportedly compounded his legal challenges, with court documents in related proceedings noting his impaired capacity. Mawere leaves behind a significant business legacy, most notably as the founder of SMM Holdings, a major industrial conglomerate w
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Chinhoyi University students outage over fees pegged to black-market rate Students at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) have raised concerns over the university’s registration, accusing authorities of converting charges using black-market exchange rates instead of the official rate. CUT has set registration fees at US$300, charged as ZIG 9,600. Registration fees is US$300 while full fees is US$700 depending with the programme. However, at the official interbank rate of about ZIG 26 to the US dollar, the same amount should be around ZIG 7,800 — nearly ZIG 1,800 less than what students are being asked to pay. Students say the practice is unfair, pa
A deep cloud of sorrow hangs over many hearts today following the tragic passing of Wellington Mavunga (33), a Zimbabwean man originally from Bindura, who lost his life in a fatal road traffic accident along Mvuma Road. According to initial information, Wellington was driving a BMW sedan towing a trailer at the time of the accident. While the exact cause of the crash remains unknown, the incident has sent shockwaves through family, friends, and the wider community. Based on the number plates on his vehicle and trailer, it is believed that Wellington was based in the Western Cape, South Africa, where he had been pursuing his life and livelihood. His sudden passing is a painful reminder of how fragile life is and how quickly everything can change. Messages of grief and condolences cont
