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05/02/2025

Police arrested 22 youths at a Vuzu party in Chegutu.

Twenty-two youths, aged 15 to 25, were arrested at a birthday concert in Chegutu, Mashonaland West for drug abuse and disorderly conduct. Authorities conducted a raid due to reports of drugs and alcohol being misused at the event.

01/02/2025

Woman Kills Husband and Her Two Children 😔😔

31/01/2025

545 Zimbabweans are facing deportation as Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigrants.

With over 500 undocumented individuals detained daily, the focus remains on aggressive enforcement. Other nationals also affected: 379 South Africans, 174 Zambians, and more.

30/01/2025

A Zimbabwean man was arrested in South Africa after receiving more than R3 million in salaries.

A Zimbabwean man, Kudakwashe Mpofu, 33, has been arrested in South Africa for allegedly fraudulently obtaining a high-paying job at the North West Development Corporation (NWDC) using a fake permanent residence permit. He earned over R3 million since March 2023, but his swift rise has resulted in legal issues.

30/01/2025

KAGAME WARNS: DON'T PROVOKE US!

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has accused Cyril Ramaphosa of lying and warned him not to provoke Rwanda, or he will face the consequences. "If South Africa prefers confrontation with Rwanda, we will respond without fear," he added.

29/01/2025

President E.D. Mnangagwa took a break from his leave to meet with the Zimbabwean inventor Maxwell Chikumbutso at the State House.

Chikumbutso has developed an innovative technology that uses radio waves to power generators, motorbikes, and vehicles via a microscopic device, converting radio frequencies into energy. This technology, which occurs naturally, has attracted global interest and will be launched on February 10th in Zimbabwe.

The Saith motor vehicle, created in partnership with a Chinese company, boasts an unlimited driving range, a top speed of 220 km/h, and a self-parking system, with production costs of USD 14,000 per unit. Plans for a manufacturing plant in Zimbabwe are underway.

President Mnangagwa praised Chikumbutso as a brilliant inventor, emphasizing the importance of nurturing such talent for the nation's benefit. He highlighted it as a true embodiment of the mantra Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo.

29/01/2025

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28/01/2025

US President Donald Trump has suspended foreign aid, cutting off the supply of vital HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria treatments to some of the world’s most vulnerable regions, including South Africa.

With programs like PEPFAR now frozen, millions who depend on these life-saving medications are at risk.

The move has sent shockwaves through aid organizations, who warn that this suspension could have devastating consequences, particularly in South Africa, where millions rely on foreign assistance to combat these diseases.

14/11/2023

Zimbabweans Anticipate End to Loadshedding Woes as Government Sets Concrete Date

By Chris Matambanadzo

Great news for Zimbabweans! The government has a plan to ease the long hours of loadshedding, and Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo shared the details.

Ministry’s Strategic Roadmap

According to Moyo, relief is expected by the end of this month when one of the units at Hwange Power Station becomes operational. The ministry has a roadmap in place, already approved by the Cabinet, outlining its strategy to address the energy issue until 2025. The plan aims to eliminate imports, boost solar generation, and enhance power production efficiency by repowering units one to six at Hwange.

Understanding the Energy Challenge

The current loadshedding situation is due to reduced power generation at Kariba Dam caused by low water levels, generating only 250 to 300 megawatts compared to the usual 1050 megawatts. Additionally, at Hwange, Unit 7 tripped two weeks before its scheduled maintenance.

Loadshedding To Ease by Late November, Confirms Energy Minister

Moyo revealed that Unit 4, which has been down due to faults, is expected to come online by the 21st of this month. Once Unit 7 is back in operation, repairs on Units 1 to 6 will commence. Moyo emphasized that the repair process will be gradual, taking one unit offline at a time. While acknowledging it will take some time, Moyo expressed confidence in ongoing independent power production projects which he expects to provide up to 600 megawatts.

We are going to begin to experience reduced load shedding at the end of November when Unit 7 comes on board. We are working on repowering Units 1 to 6 and each time we are repowering these units, we are going to be taking one unit out at a time. Once it is repaired, we take another unit. It is going to take a little bit of time, but however, we are banking mainly on independent power production projects that are ongoing and can give up to about 600 megawatts,” Edgar Moyo said.

-iharare.com

13/11/2023

📢 Fabrizio Romano via X

🔵 Guardiola on Palmer joining Chelsea: "After one or two years, he told me: I don’t want to play here".

"I said: Mahrez is leaving, you have a chance!".

"He told me: no, I want to leave!".

"I said: Ok, leave!".

"It's good for him. Good guy, really. Wish him all the best".

06/11/2023

Mother Kills 9-Year-Old Daughter Over Mahumbwe

By Patie

The police arrested a Shamva mother after she kills her 9-year-old daughter. The young girl tragically lost her life due to a severe beating stemming from an innocent game of pretend called “humble” in Shona or “ukulele” in Ndebele.

According to an official X post on the ZRP page, a 35-year-old woman named Sinalence Kufandirori is in custody on charges of murder. Her crime involved using a switch to inflict brutal harm on her daughter, Ropafadzo Meki, resulting in the child’s untimely demise.

The Police Statement

As detailed in the police statement, the incident occurred on the 3rd of November, 2023, at Maxton Farm in Shamva. Ropafadzo engaged in the playful game and used authentic meal meals and cooking oil. Her mother, Sinalence, got angry and used a switch to strike her daughter repeatedly all over her body. Tragically, the child lost her life while being rushed to a self-proclaimed prophetic healer in the area.

A Disturbing Trend of Parents Killing Children
This is not an isolated incident; unfortunately, it reflects a disturbing trend of parents or guardians resorting to violence in the name of discipline.

One such case involved Lydia Kahwema, who received a four-year prison sentence for killing her 13-year-old son. The boy had been sent home from school for lacking a pen, and Kahwema subjected him to a brutal assault with switches and even smashed his head against a wall.

-iharare.com

03/11/2023

Gospel Musician Ivy Kombo and Husband Arrested Over ‘Fake Law Degrees’

By Audrey L Ncube

In a shocking turn of events, gospel musician Ivy Kombo and her husband, Pastor Admire Kasi have been arrested. The couple was apprehended on charges of fraudulently obtaining fake certificates to practice law in Zimbabwe.

This startling revelation comes after it was discovered that they had claimed to possess Bachelor of Laws degrees from England.

According to the Herald, their arrest was carried out by Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) investigators, who uncovered the disturbing details surrounding their legal qualifications.

Ivy Kombo and her husband, Pastor Admire Kasi’s arrest comes merely a couple of months after they were admitted as lawyers.

In February 2023, Ivy Kombo and her husband were among a group of 12 individuals who were officially admitted as lawyers at the High Court.

Their accomplishment had garnered widespread attention and praise from the public. Addressing her followers after being sworn in, Ivy Kombo-Kasi conveyed a message of inspiration and opportunity, stating;

“We are really grateful to become lawyers and to be serving the country. So guys you need to understand that it’s never too late. You can achieve it, you can make it. Me being a mother of five, here I am, a career changer.

However, it has now come to light that their certificates were allegedly obtained through fraudulent means. It is alleged they got them through the assistance of a suspended official from the Council for Legal Education.

Notably, Ivy Kombo held an LLB Law and LLM International Commercial Law degree from the University of Bedfordshire in the United Kingdom. While her husband held a Master’s Degree in Law from the University of Buckingham (UK).

The couple is set to appear at the Harare Magistrates Court this afternoon, where they will be facing grave allegations of fraud and perjury.

-iharare.com

02/11/2023

Boyfriend Poisoned By Girlfriend Hours After Inheriting $30 Million

By Patie

In a disturbing turn of events, a North Dakota woman, Ina Thea Kenoyer (47), poisons her boyfriend, Steven Edward Riley Jr (51) and gets charged with alleged murder. The crime was committed after the woman felt betrayed by her man.

The Inheritance and Tragic Events

Steven Edward Riley Jr. met with his lawyer on September 3 to collect a substantial inheritance, amounting to $30 million, as witnessed by individuals close to the case. However, Riley became seriously ill, but his girlfriend Kenoyer did not call 911 until the following day when paramedics arrived at Riley’s Minot residence to find him unresponsive. Unfortunately, he passed away in the hospital the day after that.

An autopsy revealed that Riley had been fatally poisoned by ingesting antifreeze, which the police suspect was done by Kenoyer. In the days leading up to her arrest, Kenoyer posted on Facebook, denying her involvement in the murder and suggesting that Riley had committed su***de.

Alleged Motives and Legal Complexities
Kenoyer reportedly shared her plans with investigators, indicating that she intended to share Riley’s sizable inheritance with his son. She asserted that her claim to the fortune was based on their common-law marriage. However, it is important to note that North Dakota does not legally recognize common-law relationships.

In a troubling twist, Riley had apparently expressed his intention to end the relationship shortly after receiving his inheritance. This has led investigators to theorize that Kenoyer may have resorted to poisoning to secure the treasure. Riley’s son expressed his grief on Facebook, hoping for justice in the case.

Kenoyer now faces a serious AA felony murder charge, the most severe in North Dakota. She is being held without bond at the Ward County Detention Center. Notably, she is representing herself in court.

-iharare.com

02/11/2023

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01/11/2023

Seh Calaz Exposes Passion Java's Fake Lifestyle & Prophesies

By Audrey L Ncube

Zimdancehall musician Seh Calaz has lambasted self- proclaimed prophet Passion Java after he clashed with Nash Paints Ceo Tinashe Mutarisi.

Tinashe Mutarisi, Passion Java War of Words
Yesterday, social media users were in for a treat as Tinashe Mutarisi and Passion Java traded words on the internet. Mutarisi called out Passion Java, accusing him of dishonesty and revealing what he considered to be Java’s deceptive actions. In retaliation, Passion Java went on to accuse Tinashe Mutarisi of burning down his own factory for financial gain.

Seh Calaz Tears Into Passion Java
Reacting to the ongoing dispute between Passion Java and Tinashe Mutarisi, Seh Calaz defended Nash Paints CEO and exposed Java’s fake lifestyle.

Taking to his page, he said he doesn’t really care who is right or wrong in this wrangle. He, however made it very clear that he will not be supporting Passion Java, as he labelled him a fake prophet.

Seh Calaz assereted that Passion Java’s whole life is fake, from his marriage, church, lifestyle, clothing to social media views.

“Handina basa nazvo kuti ndiyani Ari right between the two. asi i stand with Man Tina because ndongoziva kuti Java ndewe fake pazvese. Fake prophet, fake church, fake marriage, fake lifestyle,fake mhene, fake mereji, fake musangano. Fake views, fake followers, fake Gucci, fake friend, Feki feki fekiii. Chisiri Che fake kutenderera Capetown neku Dubai kuteedzaa njugaaaaa.”

Seh Calaz added that he wishes that people who have fallen victim to Passion Java dubious deals and threats will come out and expose him.

“I hope one day vanhu vese avo vanotyisidzirwa vachinzi ndini munhu wacho achinyeba ndine link re Musangano vachabuda pachena. Varikuitiswa ma deals ema mine claims,vamwe vakunyimwa Mari ye zvikwereti vachinzi ndokunyudza. Imi inzwa inini Java mudiki panyaya idzo, power raanoti anaro inhema.”

Furthermore, the musician revealed that some victims have fallen victim to Passion Java’s fake prophesies. He claims that there are people who have been advised to give donations to certain countries if they want God’s assistance. Seh Calaz asserted that Passion Java’s wife is one who ends up receiving the money.

“Koita vamwe vanonyeberwa kunzi prophecy yenyu kuti Mwari vakubatsirei. Uchida zvifambe Enda unopa donation ku nherera Nigeria, USA not in zim. Apa unenge uchiendesa hako Mari kune madam yacho.”

-iharare.com

01/11/2023

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31/10/2023

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