An Ipswich man, Blessing Mudzinge, has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated banking fraud that stole nearly £500,000 from Barclays and Lloyds. The 41-year-old was sentenced at Ipswich Crown Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit fraud and money laundering. Over a period of 26 months, Mudzinge, of Skylark Lane, masterminded what prosecutors called a “sophisticated account takeover fraud.” Using stolen customer information, he and his accomplices siphoned money from bank accounts, resulting in losses of £475,918 for Barclays and £15,000 for Lloyds. The banks were forced to absorb the losses, and customers were not left out of pocket. According to the prosecution, Mudzing
Harare, Zimbabwe – Fourteen Chinese nationals were arrested on Tuesday morning at a lodge in Newlands, Harare, after authorities alleged they were found in possession of a controlled substance. Police confirmed the operation but did not disclose the amount recovered, citing ongoing investigations. The incident has sparked wide discussion across the country, with many Zimbabweans expressing concern over the rise in reported criminal cases linked to foreign nationals. Residents say such arrests highlight the need for stronger monitoring and accountability measures to protect communities. Just last month, another Chinese national, 52-year-old Sun Limin, was arrested in Harare on allegations of conducting illegal financial transfers worth approximately US$880,000. That case, which
Gilbert Nyati BLASTED: Treats His Own Daughter Like a Stepchild While Tytie Praised as “Best Stepdad Zimbabwe’s social media streets are on fire after shocking comparisons between Gilbert Nyati’s daughter, Kiki, and Tytie’s stepdaughter surfaced online. The difference has left fans furious — with many saying Gilbert treats his own child like a stepdaughter, while Tytie is winning hearts for raising another man’s child as his very own. 💔 Gilbert Under Fire Photos of little Kiki making rounds online show her looking poorly dressed and neglected, wearing faded clothes that hardly reflect her father’s flashy lifestyle. Gilbert, who is often spotted boasting of new cars and vacations, is now being called out as a “deadbeat da
Zimbabwe’s government has introduced a nationwide ban on car window tinting, citing road safety and security concerns. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, aims to ensure better visibility for drivers and allow law enforcement to identify vehicle occupants more easily during traffic stops. The regulation prohibits any form of tinting on vehicle windows, particularly on front and side windows, to prevent impaired visibility, especially at night or in adverse weather conditions. Authorities have stated that tinted windows can obscure drivers’ views and pose challenges for police in detecting criminal activity, such as carjacking or smuggling. The ban applies to all vehicles, with no exemptions specified for private
Harare, Zimbabwe — A new travel era begins 8 September, as Air Zimbabwe officially launches direct flights between Harare and Mutare. The bold move sets up a dramatic clash with road giants Tenda Buses and Rimbi Travel, who have long dominated the busy route. âš¡ The Big Shift For decades, commuters braved the 4–5 hour road trip from Harare to Mutare. Now, with flights taking just 40 minutes, many are already asking: “Why ride a bus when I can fly?” ðŸ—£ï¸ Commuter Buzz “If Air Zimbabwe keeps tickets affordable, buses are finished. I’ll be flying from September 8,” said one Harare resident. A Mutare traveler argued: “We’ll see. Unless ticket prices drop closer to bus fares, most of us will stick with Tenda and
Mzansi is losing its collective mind after Julius Malema’s former maid, a Zimbabwean woman named Rudo, revealed her baby boy to the world — and the internet swears the child is the carbon copy of the EFF leader. What started as a proud mom sharing pictures from her son’s birthday celebration in Harare has exploded into one of the biggest trending topics of the week. In the photos, the little boy can be seen smiling in his tiny red tracksuit — and that’s all it took for South Africa’s social media detectives to go into overdrive. “Haaibo! Look at that forehead and those cheeks — leadership DNA confirmed!” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter), while another joked, “EFF Youth League has a new national chai
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HAMMANSKRAAL, SOUTH AFRICA | August 22, 2025 – South Africa is in shock after the brutal murder of 20-year-old Kgaogelo Nnonu Marota, who was viciously stabbed to death outside a tavern in Maubane village around 1:00 a.m. on Thursday. Her alleged killer? 26-year-old ex-boyfriend, Mfana Ngwenya — a man who, despite a protection order being issued against him, carried out a horrifying attack that has left the nation reeling. A Systemic Failure Ignored Family members revealed that Kgaogelo had taken legal steps to protect herself. Her father, Thabiso Seema, said Ngwenya had been stalking her for weeks and had even threatened to set her mother’s home ablaze with petrol. Despite these chilling threats, no effective intervention came, and the young woman’s life
TWENTY-TWO suspected criminals are set to be extradited to Zimbabwe from various countries, including South Africa, Botswana, Portugal and the United Arab Emirates, in what could be the country’s largest extradition initiative in history The fugitives face charges ranging from fraud to armed robbery. The suspects had fled to these countries after skipping bail while on remand in Zimbabwe. They were tracked down and arrested through the assistance of the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) after Zimbabwe issued Red Notices against them. A Red Notice is an international alert that allows police worldwide to locate, arrest and detain fugitives wanted for prosecution or sentencing, pending extradition. The arrests follow close cooperation between the Z
Toronto – Canadian police have arrested a group of Zimbabweans in a high-profile operation, accusing them of running a massive credit card fraud scheme that targeted businesses across Ontario. Among those arrested is Tinashe Mudzonga (32), who has been living in Toronto for several years. Authorities allege that Mudzonga and his accomplices cloned dozens of credit cards and used them to purchase luxury items, electronics, and gift cards worth thousands of dollars. Investigators revealed that the syndicate had been under surveillance for months after banks flagged suspicious transactions. Police finally moved in last week, seizing laptops, card-cloning devices, and several high-end cars believed to have been bought with fraudulent funds. “This is one of the biggest card
