By- A Ximex Mall change money Boss Pangolin, whose real name is Tafadzwa Russel Murengwa, shot his ex-girlfriend dead today after showering US$2000 to the public through a window in central Harare.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) identified the deceased as 28-year-old Samantha Ruvimbo Dzapata of Waterfalls.

Dzapata, who worked in Beitbridge for the NGO, CeSHHAR had recently ended the four-year relationship.

Police said the shooting incident happened along Simon Mazorodze Road near Bathroom Boutique around 9 AM today.

In a 14-minute voice note recorded hours after the fatal shooting, Murengwa said he used to shower Samantha with expensive gifts while she indulged a married man in Beitbridge. He said:

We had issues with Samantha since January. I spoke to her mum and we started dating again after a few months.

The problems started again before we went to Victoria Falls for a holiday when she hung up on a video call from her lover. I confronted her but we went ahead with the trip after I forgave her.

We had another nasty fight after I realised she was still chatting with that guy and I hacked her phone. I confronted this man until Samantha decided to dump me for the guy.

Samantha dragged me to court and I was served with a peace order but I kept in touch with her and even bought her a car in Beitbridge just to show how much I loved her, while she was still seeing that man.

They both even told me to back off and I realised then that I had no chance. Today, I took Samantha’s belongings to her workplace.

I then went to Waterfalls where she was staying with her sister along Simon Mazorodze Road.

She started acting all funny, throwing stones around. I tried to reason with her until I became emotional and shot her while she was holding onto her sister.

In the same voice note, Murengwa apologised to his relatives and also outlined his plans. He said:

I’m sorry to all the Murengwa family for what I did. Now I’m in Bindura to meet someone. I’ll be crossing the border and starting a new life.

Samantha said she was emotionally and physically abused by Murengwa for a long time, according to a screenshot of a message she sent to one of Murengwa’s friends.

The message contains a photo Samantha took showing a fresh wound just above her right eye and a swollen lip. She told the person:

This is what your friend did to me when I told him that I am not able to settle with him because of his behaviour.

He abused me emotionally, he was controlling and manipulative.

When I prayed I asked God for signs before I make any plans. My spirit told me that he won’t change, and the marriage would be hell.

I decided to quit. So he attacked me in the face and head with the jack.

More: ZimLive

By -Socialite and comedian Felistas “Mai TT” Murata who marriage is hanging by a thread was in no-show at court yesterday in the matter in which she is accusing Evidence Chihera of cyber bullying.

Evidence Chihera, whose real name is Moreblessing Evidence Jiri, appeared before Harare magistrate Tafadzwa Miti, who remanded the matter to August 28, for trial commencement.

The court heard that Jiri runs a Facebook page by the name Evidence Chihera and, on June 1, she allegedly posted a live video of herself saying Mai TT’s children were raped by an insane person she lives with.

The State alleges that the Evidence Chihera’s page is accessible to everyone who logs into Facebook.

It is the State’s case that the live video footage was done with intent to harass, bully or cause substantial emotional distress, to degrade, humiliate and demean Murata.

The matter came to light when Murata saw the live video on Facebook and reported the case to the police, leading to Jiri’s arrest.

Thomas Chanakira appeared for the State.

-H Metro

By- There was drama at a lodge in Northend suburb in Bulawayo when an apparently sex-hungry man reportedly passed out during a sex romp with a sex worker.

The man, who sources identified as Allen Ncube from Kingsdale suburb and a Honda Fit pirate taxi driver, passed out while having a great time with a prostitute who was identified as Amara.

The near tragic incident happened on Saturday afternoon.

B-Metro learnt that Ncube, who is alleged to have taken one too many pills to boost his libido, suddenly collapsed and fell off a bed during the act.

According to a source, during the act, Ncube started feeling dizzy and suddenly passed out and fell off the bed.

“Out of panic, the prostitute dashed out of the room screaming at the top of her voice saying that the man she was having sex with has died. When one of the workers who was at the reception rushed to the room and rendered first aid, later concluded that the man who was also heavily sweating had just passed out,” said a source who preferred anonymity.

The source further said after a few minutes Ncube regained consciousness and two packets of sex pills were discovered in his trousers’ pocket.

“After the incident, the sex worker was begging workers at the lodge to allow her to go back to her house claiming she wanted to take care of the kids she left alone at home,” added the source.

A worker at the lodge who pleaded anonymity confirmed the incident, saying: “In the course of the sexual intercourse, the man slumped and passed out immediately.”

“It was after he booked a room with the woman but ended up collapsing and becoming unconscious while in the act. The woman told us that the man started feeling dizzy while he was on top of her before he suddenly passed out and fell off the bed,” the worker said. B Metro

By- A Harare Money dealer, Boss Pangolin, who showered US Dollars in the CBD, has shot and killed his wife.

Boss Pangolin, real name is Tafadzwa Murengwa, operates from Ximex Mall where he changes money.

NewsDay reports that on Friday, he shot his lover, Samantha Dzapata, in Waterfalls over infidelity allegations.

Eyewitnesses told the same publication that Murengwa fired three shots, killing Dzapata on the spot and sped off.

A few days ago, Murengwa randomly threw US dollar notes around the Ximex Mall.

Thusanani Oryx

Mvuma – Numerous Chirumanzu residents have raised red flag on ZEC official only identified as Dzimiri who recently assaulted a youth suspected of being a CCC member who wanted to register.

Mvuma area is a hot spot area for opposition as Zanu PF’s Mnangagwa and his wife are former MPs.

Sources said Dzimiri is becoming a headache to the entire district with her absurd behaviour.

“A case of assault was reported but ZR Police are still mum.

” People are now worried why no action has not been taken since the docket was opened but it seems as if officer in charge is trying to downplay the issue” said sources.

Zec Head office was also notified of Dzimiri’s unbecoming behaviour, but nothing was said.

Opposition members said they are now afraid to send youths to register.

“However, that will not deter us fr removing a regime that has seen people suffering through and through.

“Zec and ZRP must practise impartiality in matters like these” they fumed.

Impression of this is that Zec is a weapon of Zanu PF regime.

Tinashe Sambiri| Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Zanu PF party has failed to account for USD 25 billion State funds.

Furthermore the regime is using terror tactics to maintain a firm grip on power.

The former revolutionary party is using the Zimbabwe Ndeyeropa mantra to intimidate rural voters across the country.

By A Correspondent- A Harare man who plies his trade near where Ximex mall was located who is well known as Boss Pangolin has allegedly shot his lover over cheating.

Boss Pangolin, whose real name is Tafadzwa Murenga who allegedly killed his lover in cold blood yesterday caused a scene as he splashed cash on the streets.

More details to follow…

Tinashe Sambiri|CCC vice president Hon Tendai Biti has described Mthuli Ncube’s mid term budget review as a dog’s breakfast.

According to Hon Biti, the midterm budget review does not address real issues affecting the economy.

“The Minister of Finance has presented his 2022 mid term review budget statement .

It was painful to indulge in an hour of a pointless,tired monologue .An absolute damp squib.A huge opportunity was missed to address fundamental disequilibrium in the economy centered around …

..from US$60000 to US&40000 will also hit hard the informal sector .Big business is not spared .Corporates are now required to prepare two sets of accounts ,one for US$ and another for ZWL$ transactions.This a costly exercise confirming that we have become a Banana Republic.

In short this Review was a complete disaster . It betrayed the absence of a theoretical philosophical framework of its authors . It entrenched looting and arbitrage whilst unleashing cruel revenue measures . What a dog’s breakfast !!

There can never be reforms without reformers .Mthuli Ncube is no reformer. Instead his stewardship of the economy has been a complete disaster. In the name of surpluses he has run budget deficits well above 25% of GDP since 2018. He has presided over a most corrupt economy besieged by arbitrage & capture . The solution is simple , float the Zim$ ,expunge the auction&gold coin. Remove Export Surrender RequirementsPay civil servants in US$ ,fund the budget ,lower taxes ,reduce rate of interest ,resolve deficit & debt crises,Deal with corruption,” Hon Biti argued.

By A Correspondent- Women’s University in Africa data clerk, Kennias Manyevere Rashirai (44), who was recently hauled to court on allegations of leaking exam papers, has been hit with more charges.

Rashirai was initially charged for contravening Section 163D(1) of the Cyber and Data Protection Act and this time he is facing fraud allegations.

He appeared before Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, who granted him ZW$50 000 bail.

The suspect will be back in court on September 6 2022.

By A Correspondent- Police have finally opened investigations into death threats issued by a Zanu-PF official to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa.

This was after human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa wrote to the police demanding an investigation into Abton Mashayanyika’s threats to Chamisa and his family.

Mashayanyika, an apostolic sect leader, made the threats while addressing a Zanu-PF rally in Mberengwa, Midlands province, early this month.

In a letter dated July 27, 2022 responding to Mtetwa’s demand, Assistant Commissioner, one Mushoriwa of the police Criminal Investigation Department said investigations into the matter had started.

“The department acknowledges receipt of your letter dated July 25, 2022 in connection with the above matter. Investigations into the matter have been instituted and you will be advised of the outcome in due course,” Mushoriwa said.

The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) also said it was investigating the matter.

“The ZHRC hereby confirms ongoing investigations on the matter. The Commission’s decision and or recommendations on the matter will be informed by the findings.” ZHRC deputy secretary Vengesai Eric Mukutiri said.

Mtetwa had appealed to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission to encourage politics of tolerance and avoid a violent run-up to the 2023 elections.

Mashayanyika’s utterances triggered outrage amid calls for his arrest.

By A Correspondent- Members of Operation Dudula in Cape Town have given six factories in Witsand, outside Atlantis, seven days to fire illegal immigrants allegedly working in their businesses.

About 150 members of the group which is accused of xenophobia and Afrophobia in South Africa marched to factories on Wednesday.

They handed over a memorandum including a demand that the owners remove the immigrants as their employees.

The Operation Dudula members warned the businesses that if they failed to fire foreign nationals within the seven days, they will rope in the relevant law enforcement agencies or the Department of Home Affairs to enforce their immigration policy. Read the memorandum:

Our people are not working and they are unemployed, yet our factories are employing foreigners.

Small businesses in our communities are also owned by them; the rate of crime is high.

Operation Dudula member Nkululeko Watermayer said they wanted to “reclaim back jobs”.

PC Revalidation managing director Dale Lewis confirmed the visit adding that the group insisted that the company stops employing “illegal” immigrants. Said, Lewis:

They came to our business a few weeks ago, there were about ten of them. They gave us a letter insisting that we stop employing illegal immigrants and develop South African youth. I was horrified.

This time there were about 150 people, they gave our production manager about 50 CVs and another memorandum.

The Dudula leader group is horribly misinformed and should be embarrassed by their selection of our business for their protest. We do not employ illegal immigrants.

Of the approximately 42 staff we have, six foreign nationals we have all have papers allowing them legal employment in South Africa.

We only employ people living in the greater Atlantis, Mamre/Witsand area and the business is 80% black women-owned.

We promote learning and have had engineers completing their engineering diplomas by doing their in-service training in our business.

We believe this is the best we can do to develop South African youth within the financial constraints of our business.

The foreign nationals that we employ all live in and contribute to the community.

Lewis said the business reserved the right to employ anyone who is legally allowed to be employed in South Africa adding they will take legal action should any further attempts be made to intimidate their workers.

 By James Gwati- Zanu PF Director of Information Tafadzwa Mugwadi has insisted that CCC is using Susan Mutami to attack his party leader, Emerson Mnangagwa.

 Mugwadi’s claims started when Mutami took to Twitter spaces last week and said she was abused by Mnangagwa when she was a minor.

Mugwadi tweeted back, accusing her of being hired by CCC leader Nelson Chamisa to attack Mnangagwa.

That was after Mutami last week said that Mnangagwa raped her when she was a minor.

Mugwadi went on to use vulgar language insulting Chamisa and was cautioned by Norton MP Temba Mliswa, who said his behaviour showed political immaturity.

Mutami said no one was using her to speak out gainst Mnangawa abuses.

CCC has also distanced itself from any relations with Susan Mutami.

Posting on Twitter Thursday responding to Mliswa, Mugwadi said he would not withdraw his utterances.

He posted:

I disagree totally!! 

@TembaMliswa

 u may need to knw tht at this point I hv no issues with 

@mutami_susan

 bt those behind her nonsense I care less for my so-called image when counter-revolutionary elements & puppets hire a trans-regional hooker to besmirch #ZIM-1. That’s a redline.

By-A guide was trampled to death by an elephant on Tuesday while on tour with a client in the Rifa Conservation Education Camp area, Chirundu.

A bull elephant ambushed Dave Winhall, a professional guide and hunter, while walking through with a client in a bushy area.

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) spokesperson Tinashe Farawo said investigations were in progress.

 Farawo said:

There was an unfortunate incident in Rifa where a guide was attacked by an elephant that emerged from the bush and he died on the spot.

Investigations are currently underway to establish the full details of the incident. No one else was affected in the attack.

The Herald reported sources as saying Winhal had people on an educational tour at the camp when the incident took place.

-Herald

 By James Gwati- Norton MP Temba Mliswa has clashed with Zanu PF information director Tafadzwa Mugwadi over the latter’s attacks on Susan Mutami and Nelson Chamisa.

The clash happened after Mugwadi Wednesday blasted Mutami, accusing her of being hired by CCC leader Nelson Chamisa to attack President Emerson Mnangagwa.

That was after Mutami last week said that Mnangagwa raped her when she was a minor.

Mutami on Monday intensified her claims and opened a rape again Mnangagwa in Australia.

Mliswa said Mugwadi’s behaviour showed political immaturity.

Posting on Twitter Thursday while responding to Mliswa, Mugwadi said he would not withdraw his utterances.

He posted:

I disagree totally!! 

@TembaMliswa

 u may need to knw tht at this point I hv no issues with 

@mutami_susan

 bt those behind her nonsense I care less for my so-called image when counter-revolutionary elements & puppets hire a trans-regional hooker to besmirch #ZIM-1. That’s a redline.

By- Former Mashonaland Central Resident Minister Martin Dinha accidentally shot himself during a shootout with robbers.

According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Dihna shot himself in his leg after his pistol was accidentally discharged when he was fighting with three suspected armed robbers in Greendale, Harare.

Reads the ZRP statement:
The ZRP is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on 26/07/22 at around 2240 hours at corner Leander and Metcaf Roads, Greendale, Harare.
Advocate Martin Dinha was involved in a shootout with three robbery suspects who were armed with a machete and a suspected AK47 rifle.
Advocate Dinha’s firearm, a CZ Pistol, was accidentally discharged, resulting in him being shot in the leg.

 By James Gwati- Norton MP Temba Mliswa has clashed with Zanu PF information director Tafadzwa Mugwadi over the latter’s attacks on Susan Mutami and Nelson Chamisa.

The clash happened after Mugwadi Wednesday blasted Mutami, accusing her of being hired by CCC leader Nelson Chamisa to attack President Emerson Mnangagwa.

That was after Mutami last week said that Mnangagwa raped her when she was a minor.

Mutami on Monday intensified her claims and opened a rape again Mnangagwa in Australia.

Mliswa said Mugwadi’s behaviour showed political immaturity.

Posting on Twitter Thursday while responding to Mliswa, Mugwadi said he would not withdraw his utterances.

He posted:

I disagree totally!! 

@TembaMliswa

 u may need to knw tht at this point I hv no issues with 

@mutami_susan

 bt those behind her nonsense I care less for my so-called image when counter-revolutionary elements & puppets hire a trans-regional hooker to besmirch #ZIM-1. That’s a redline.

By- Former Mashonaland Central Resident Minister Martin Dinha has been injured in a shootout with robbers.

According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Dihna shot himself in his leg after his pistol was accidentally discharged when he was fighting with three suspected armed robbers in Greendale, Harare.

Reads the ZRP statement:
The ZRP is investigating a shooting incident which occurred on 26/07/22 at around 2240 hours at corner Leander and Metcaf Roads, Greendale, Harare.
Advocate Martin Dinha was involved in a shootout with three robbery suspects who were armed with a machete and a suspected AK47 rifle.
Advocate Dinha’s firearm, a CZ Pistol, accidentally discharged, resulting in him being shot in the leg.

By James Gwati-Norton MP, Temba Mliswa has denounced Zanu PF information director Tafadzwa Mugwadi for attacking Susan Mutami and CCC leader Nelson Chamisa.

Mugwadi had posted on Twitter bashing Chamisa and accusing him of hiring Susan to attack President Mnangagwa.

Mliswa told Mugwadi that what he did show political immaturity.

This wasn’t necessary at all 

@TafadzwaMugwadi

. You are a sharper young man, reared through 

@YardscOfficial

 and don’t have to go so low in seeking to besmirch political opponents. You should shun such.

By- President Emerson Mnangagwa through his Police Commissioner General ,Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, has reshuffled three senior police officers.

ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi announced the changes in a statement issued this Thursday. Reads the statement:

The Commissioner General of Police, Tandabantu Godwin Matanga has effected the transfer of some senior officers in the Zimbabwe Republic Police in order to ensure that the Police Service achieves its constitutional role of providing quality services to the public in line with the country’s Vision 2030.

• Commissioner Makodza Erasmus is now the Chief Staff Officer (Human Resources,)
• Commissioner Nyabadza Patson is now the Officer Commanding Police (Bulawayo Province,)
• Commissioner Patton Mbangwa has been moved to Police General Headquarters.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates its commitment to ensuring that the malady of crime is tackled without fear or favour in the country.

By-Susan Mutami says she is now a relieved woman after speaking out on the abuses she endured at the hands of President Emerson Mnangagwa.

The Australian-based Zimbabwean health worker says she had lifted a massive burden by revealing her alleged sexual abuse by President Emmerson Mnangagwa when she was a minor.

Mutami said this in a statement Thursday.

Below is her full statement:

Beyond me reporting my rape case to the nearest Police Station in my country of Residence, this issue assumes a life of its own which compels me to allow due process to take its own course.

I have taken a huge burden off my shoulders by sharing publicly my ordeal and am very grateful for the empathy and sympathies coming from across the globe, your tears and messages of solidarity have been very consoling and I continue to appreciate your messages of encouragement to stand up to Executive abuse and abuse of the powerful.

I finally mastered my courage on behalf of the girl child and other grown females who may not gather similar courage to share their ordeals at the hands of the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.

I can’t censure anyone on social media from debating further, even countering my story on behalf of the powerful but I can assure you no one will stop me from completing the journey of seeking justice I have embarked on, neither the passage of time nor the powers that be in Zimbabwe, this is my story, my ordeal, my experience, and am the witness in the case of my abuser, the President of Zimbabwe. Beyond this let the law take its own course.

Susan Vivian Mutami

Tinashe Sambiri|President Nelson Chamisa’s CCC has called for unity of purpose in the struggle for freedom.

CCC is determined to rescue millions of suffering citizens from Zanu PF oppression.

According to CCC deputy spokesperson, Gift Ostallos Siziba, the people’s struggle is unstoppable.

“Our struggle is and must continue to be a collective effort of Revolutionaries with the soul objective of transforming the concrete lives of suffering masses of our people.
When the centre is failing to hold!

Anyway let’s keep the focus, register to vote and prepare for Change.

ZanupfMustGo,” said Siziba in a statement.

By A Correspondent- Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has identified the body of a man who was found in a parked car at Midlands Hotel in Gweru city centre on Monday morning.

Police say the deceased is Denzel Trevor Ncube (26).

Ncube was found dead in a non-runner Mercedes Benz within Midlands Hotel premises on Monday and police have since arrested four suspects in connection with his death.

Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko told The Herald that Ncube’s relatives managed to positively identify the body.

He said police investigations were still going on, with the four murder suspects Nkosi Ncube, Terrence Sibanda, Washington Ngwenya and James Matola assisting with investigations.

Police Tuesday temporarily closed the hotel located in Gweru Central Business District (CBD) following the discovery of Ncube’s body.

By A Correspondent- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has reported a robbery case in which unknown assailants broke into company premises gaining entry through the roof in Bulawayo and stole US$11 542, R 30 120 and $481.

Police posted on their Twitter page saying the incident occurred in the Belmont area between 22 and 25 July.

Read the statement:

ZRP Donnington is investigating a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred on an unknown date between 22 July and 25 July at a company along Wakefield Road, Belmont, Bulawayo.

Unknown suspects cut zinc roofing sheets and ceiling to gain entry into the company’s offices. Whilst inside, the suspects ransacked the offices and stole US$11 542, R 30 120 as well as $481 cash.

The police then appealed to members of the public who might have information that could assist in investigations to contact any nearest police station.

By A Correspondent- South Africa’s Home Affairs Department is facing another lawsuit relating to the looming termination of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP).

The ZEP is a special dispensation permit established more than 10 years ago that gives legal protection to an estimated 178 000 Zimbabwean nationals to live, work and study in South Africa.

However, the Cabinet decided in January 2022 that the arrangement must be terminated by December and that applicants should apply for a visa to remain in South Africa, based on a list of critical skills needed in the country.

In June, the Helen Suzman Foundation said it would be taking the government to court for discontinuing the permits. 

Now, another organisation – the Zimbabwean Immigration Federation (ZIF) – is also taking the department to court,  News24 reports.

 its papers filed at the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, ZIF cited the Department of Home Affairs, President Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African Police Service, the South African National Defence Force, and the Border Management Authority.

Why is ZIF pushing this?

i). The application was aimed at preventing government departments from arresting or deporting ZEP holders once their permits expired at the end of the year.

ii). The organisation also wanted ZEP holders to be able to leave or enter the country legally if all their other travel documentation was in order.

iii). The ZIF wanted home affairs to review the decision not to extend the ZEP.

iv). The organisation also wanted the department to restart the review process for permits and, in the meantime, allow ZEP holders to remain in the country.

ZIF contends that:

1). The Department of Home Affairs has not taken the necessary steps to handle numerous applications by ZEP holders that will be lodged under the Refugees Act.

2). Members of the ZIF were victims of the Gukurahundi massacre who had been left homeless.

3). They were also worried that members of the LGBTQI community would face discrimination in Zimbabwe.

4). Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi erred in his decision to end the permits because he “failed to take into account relevant considerations in making the impugned decision”.

5). Motsoaledi’s approach to the withdrawal of the exemptions is reminiscent of the brutal international migration policy adopted by the Apartheid regime. They imposed harsh immigration controls and tight restrictions on Africans it considered undesirable.

6). ZEP termination would also lead to families being torn apart as most ZIF members didn’t qualify for alternative visas under the critical skills category.

7). Permit holders were also likely to lose their businesses and property, the court papers stated.
Home affairs spokesperson Siya Qoza said the department’s lawyers had filed a motion to oppose the ZIF court action.

By-Susan Mutami says she is now a relieved person after speaking out on the abuses she endured at the hands of President Emerson Mnangagwa.

The Australian-based Zimbabwean health worker says she had lifted a massive burden by revealing her alleged sexual abuse by President Emmerson Mnangagwa when she was a minor.

Mutami said this in a statement Thursday.

Below is her full statement:

Beyond me reporting my rape case to the nearest Police Station in my country of Residence, this issue assumes a life of its own which compels me to allow due process to take its own course.

I have taken a huge burden off my shoulders by sharing publicly my ordeal and am very grateful for the empathy and sympathies coming from across the globe, your tears and messages of solidarity have been very consoling and I continue to appreciate your messages of encouragement to stand up to Executive abuse and abuse of the powerful.

I finally mastered my courage on behalf of the girl child and other grown females who may not gather similar courage to share their ordeals at the hands of the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.

I can’t censure anyone on social media from debating further, even countering my story on behalf of the powerful but I can assure you no one will stop me from completing the journey of seeking justice I have embarked on, neither the passage of time nor the powers that be in Zimbabwe, this is my story, my ordeal, my experience, and am the witness in the case of my abuser, the President of Zimbabwe. Beyond this let the law take its own course.

Susan Vivian Mutami

By A Correspondent- A Harare man died after he was beaten to death following an incident of road rage along the Harare-Bulawayo Road.

The victim, identified as Simeon Norman, died after being ganged up on and beaten by at least 10 passengers from a pickup truck following a heated altercation.

The road rage incident and the subsequent death occurred in March 2022.

The police are only appealing for information 5 months later.

 A statement released on Wednesday afternoon, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:

By James Gwati-Norton MP, Temba Mliswa has denounced Zanu PF information director Tafadzwa Mugwadi for attacking Susan Mutami and CCC leader Nelson Chamisa.

Mugwadi had posted on Twitter bashing Chamisa and accusing him of hiring Susan to attack President Mnangagwa.

Mliswa told Mugwadi that what he did shows political immaturity. He said:

This wasn’t necessary at all 

@TafadzwaMugwadi

. You are a sharper young man, reared through 

@YardscOfficial

 and don’t have to go so low in seeking to besmirch political opponents. You should shun such.

By- Australia has started acting on Susan Mutami’s rape case against Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa.

Australia’s Queensland Police Service told ZimLive that it would refer the case to “international jurisdictions”,.

This means that the case will now be dealt with by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol). 

This will escalate and internationalise the rape case that has sent shockwaves across the country.

Mnangagwa, 79, was accused of sexual assault by a now 33-year-old woman dating back to 2004 when she was a 15-year-old Form 3 pupil at Loreto High School in Silobela.

ZimLive reports that Australian police are bound to open the case and then refer it to Interpol for investigations that may rope in other jurisdictions which may be helpful in the process.

In response to an enquiry by ZimLive about Mutami’s report, Matt Adams, senior media and public affairs advisor (Queensland Police), said:

For confidentiality and privacy reasons, we are unable to provide any information other than to advise Queensland Police will liaise with, and refer any inquiries to international jurisdictions.

Interpol offers investigative support such as forensics, analysis, and assistance in locating fugitives around the world. 

All Interpol’s actions are politically neutral and taken within the limits of the existing laws in different countries, in this case, Australia and Zimbabwe.

While Interpol deals with various crimes, including corruption, human and drug trafficking, organised crime, smuggling, cybercrime and terrorism, one of its major focuses is crimes against children, especially sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking, forced labour and abduction. The organisation says in its mandate brief:

 Sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking, forced labour and abduction: these are just some of the dangers faced by children around the world today. At Interpol, we work to address those crimes that have an international dimension.

Meanwhile, George Charamba, the official spokesman for Mnangagwa, dismissed the rape allegations as “gossip.” He said Mnangagwa would not be commenting.

The scandal has cast a shadow over Mnangagwa’s bid to seek re-election as Zanu PF leader at a congress expected in October.

 He fired his former deputy, Kembo Mohadi, after he was exposed for bedding his married aides.

• ZimLive

By- A member of the Zimbabwe National Army has lost US$100 to thugs hired by a hooker; he had paid US$50 for a night stint.

Tafadzwa Mugombi was allegedly robbed by Daniel Banda (18) and Tinashe Mufamba (Age not given) of Old Railways Mucheke before he even got into bed but after paying Barbra Chekenyika (21) US$50 for the service.

Chekenyika and the two suspected robbers appeared this week before Masvingo Magistrate Ritaiswe Silaigwana facing theft charges.

Mugombi is stationed at 4.1 Infantry Battalion Masvingo.
The court heard that on July 23, 2022 at around 2 am the complainant paid Chekenyika for the services. Chekenyika noticed that Mugombi had a lot of money and she connived with Banda and Mufamba to steal from him.
The State told the court that Chekenyika entered her room to offer services to Mugombi. Banda and Mufamba were following close behind. Mufamba then declared that Chekenyika was his wife and the two suspects grabbed US$100 from the complainant and walked away. Mugombi pressed Chekenyika since he suspected her to be the mastermind of the robbery. He reported the matter at Chikato Police station leading the arrest of the trio.
Nothing was recovered.
Chekenyika denied the allegations and said Banda and Mufamba entered her bedroom and stole money from Mugombi. She further alleged that the two also stole her US$50 which she was paid by Mugombi.
Magistrate Silaigwana postponed the matter to August 15, 2022 for continuation of trial.

-Masvingo Mirror

By-Nine workers of a Harare businessman, and President Emerson Mnangagwa’s friend, Alex Elias Mashamhanda, have been arrested for stealing US$70 000.

The US$70 000 was stolen from his Highglen business entity in Harare.

Mashwede made headlines in November last year when he bought President Mnangagwa’s biography for US$755 000 and US$50 000 for the Zanu PF leader’s Scarf.

Of the nine arrested, four of them were arrested last week and have since appeared in court.

They are Daisy Chakauya (35), Aseni Masenda (26), Brighton Moyo (age not given) and Samantha Guzuzu (32) who appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Yeukai Dzuda.

They were all released on $50 000 bail.
Sources close to the investigations said the the other five who were employed as cashiers at Mashwede Holdings in the Highglen area were arrested yesterday and will appear in court this afternoon.
Police also believe that the suspects could have stolen more than the US$70 000 and they are now waiting for an audit report to ascertain the exact figure that was stolen as investigations on the case continue.
However, it is alleged that on July 20, detectives received a tip off that the suspects had formed a criminal syndicate and were allegedly stealing from their employer, Mashwede Holdings.

The information was that after sales had been made, the suspects would write their daily sales and, instead of capturing all the transactions, they would steal part of the US dollar cash.
They would then inflate or credit the amount stolen to swipe transaction values.
Acting on the tip off, police managed to arrest Masenda, who implicated Chakauya, who then implicated the other suspects.
Upon arrest, Chakauya led the police to the recovery of US$11 460, 60 x 750ml bottles of Jameson Whisky, 84 x 750ml bottles of Jäegermeister which had been obtained by the stolen money.
Masenda also allegedly led police to the recovery of US$1 000 cash stolen from the employer and several second-hand clothes also purchased using the stolen money for resale.
It is further alleged that in order to cover up for the offence, Moyo who was the accountant, after receiving the falsified transactions, would then obtain his proceeds from either Chakauya who was the manager and Guzuzu who was a cashier.

Investigations revealed that this has been going on since December last year and so far over US$70 000 was stolen. Only US$14 000 was recovered.
This is not the first time Mashwede Holdings employees have been arrested for stealing from their employer.

-State media

By-The Zimbabwe Republic Police have confirmed the arrest of three bobbers by citizens in Belvedere, Harare.

The ZRP posted on Twitter confirming the citizens’ arrest.

Posted ZRP:

1/3 The ZRP appreciates the support given by the public in the fight against crime. On 23/07/22, Police in Harare swiftly reacted to a robbery report and arrested McDonald Bechani (31), Blessing Kapanyira (31) Betwell Chivumba (28) and Hardlife Chivumba (25).

By-Nine workers of a Harare businessman, and President Emerson Mnangagwa’s friend, Alex Elias Mashamhanda, have been arrested for stealing US$70 000.

The US$70 000 was stolen from his Highglen business entity in Harare.

Mashwede made headlines in November last year when he bought President Mnangagwa’s biography for US$755 000 and US$50 000 for the Zanu PF leader’s Scarf.

Of the nine arrested, four of them were arrested last week and have since appeared in court.

They are Daisy Chakauya (35), Aseni Masenda (26), Brighton Moyo (age not given) and Samantha Guzuzu (32) who appeared before Harare magistrate Mrs Yeukai Dzuda.

They were all released on $50 000 bail.
Sources close to the investigations said the the other five who were employed as cashiers at Mashwede Holdings in the Highglen area were arrested yesterday and will appear in court this afternoon.
Police also believe that the suspects could have stolen more than the US$70 000 and they are now waiting for an audit report to ascertain the exact figure that was stolen as investigations on the case continue.
However, it is alleged that on July 20, detectives received a tip off that the suspects had formed a criminal syndicate and were allegedly stealing from their employer, Mashwede Holdings.

The information was that after sales had been made, the suspects would write their daily sales and, instead of capturing all the transactions, they would steal part of the US dollar cash.
They would then inflate or credit the amount stolen to swipe transaction values.
Acting on the tip off, police managed to arrest Masenda, who implicated Chakauya, who then implicated the other suspects.
Upon arrest, Chakauya led the police to the recovery of US$11 460, 60 x 750ml bottles of Jameson Whisky, 84 x 750ml bottles of Jäegermeister which had been obtained by the stolen money.
Masenda also allegedly led police to the recovery of US$1 000 cash stolen from the employer and several second-hand clothes also purchased using the stolen money for resale.
It is further alleged that in order to cover up for the offence, Moyo who was the accountant, after receiving the falsified transactions, would then obtain his proceeds from either Chakauya who was the manager and Guzuzu who was a cashier.

Investigations revealed that this has been going on since December last year and so far over US$70 000 was stolen. Only US$14 000 was recovered.
This is not the first time Mashwede Holdings employees have been arrested for stealing from their employer.

-State media

By- A member of the Zimbabwe National Army has been robbed of US$100 after paying US$50 for a night stint with a hooker.

Tafadzwa Mugombi was allegedly robbed by Daniel Banda (18) and Tinashe Mufamba (Age not given) of Old Railways Mucheke before he even got into bed but after paying Barbra Chekenyika (21) US$50 for the service.

Chekenyika and the two suspected robbers appeared this week before Masvingo Magistrate Ritaiswe Silaigwana facing theft charges.

Mugombi is stationed at 4.1 Infantry Battalion Masvingo.
The court heard that on July 23, 2022 at around 2 am the complainant paid Chekenyika for the services. Chekenyika noticed that Mugombi had a lot of money and she connived with Banda and Mufamba to steal from him.
The State told the court that Chekenyika entered her room to offer services to Mugombi. Banda and Mufamba were following close behind. Mufamba then declared that Chekenyika was his wife and the two suspects grabbed US$100 from the complainant and walked away. Mugombi pressed Chekenyika since he suspected her to be the mastermind of the robbery. He reported the matter at Chikato Police station leading the arrest of the trio.
Nothing was recovered.
Chekenyika denied the allegations and said Banda and Mufamba entered her bedroom and stole money from Mugombi. She further alleged that the two also stole her US$50 which she was paid by Mugombi.
Magistrate Silaigwana postponed the matter to August 15, 2022 for continuation of trial.

-Masvingo Mirror

By- Australia has started acting on Susan Mutami’s rape case against Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa.

Australia’s Queensland Police Service told ZimLive that it would refer the case to “international jurisdictions”,.

This means that the case will now be dealt with by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol). 

This will escalate and internationalise the rape case that has sent shockwaves across the country.

Mnangagwa, 79, was accused of sexual assault by a now 33-year-old woman dating back to 2004 when she was a 15-year-old Form 3 pupil at Loreto High School in Silobela.

ZimLive reports that Australian police are bound to open the case and then refer it to Interpol for investigations that may rope in other jurisdictions which may be helpful in the process.

In response to an enquiry by ZimLive about Mutami’s report, Matt Adams, senior media and public affairs advisor (Queensland Police), said:

For confidentiality and privacy reasons, we are unable to provide any information other than to advise Queensland Police will liaise with, and refer any inquiries to international jurisdictions.

Interpol offers investigative support such as forensics, analysis, and assistance in locating fugitives around the world. 

All Interpol’s actions are politically neutral and taken within the limits of the existing laws in different countries, in this case, Australia and Zimbabwe.

While Interpol deals with various crimes, including corruption, human and drug trafficking, organised crime, smuggling, cybercrime and terrorism, one of its major focuses is crimes against children, especially sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking, forced labour and abduction. The organisation says in its mandate brief:

 Sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking, forced labour and abduction: these are just some of the dangers faced by children around the world today. At Interpol, we work to address those crimes that have an international dimension.

Meanwhile, George Charamba, the official spokesman for Mnangagwa, dismissed the rape allegations as “gossip.” He said Mnangagwa would not be commenting.

The scandal has cast a shadow over Mnangagwa’s bid to seek re-election as Zanu PF leader at a congress expected in October.

 He fired his former deputy, Kembo Mohadi, after he was exposed for bedding his married aides.

• ZimLive

Australia’s Queensland Police Service says it will refer Susan Mutami’s rape case against Zimbabwean President Emerson Mnangagwa to “international jurisdictions”,.

This means that the case will now be dealt with by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol). 

This will escalate and internationalise the rape case that has sent shockwaves across the country.

Mnangagwa, 79, was accused of sexual assault by a now 33-year-old woman dating back to 2004 when she was a 15-year-old Form 3 pupil at Loreto High School in Silobela.

ZimLive reports that Australian police are bound to open the case and then refer it to Interpol for investigations that may rope in other jurisdictions which may be helpful in the process.

In response to an enquiry by ZimLive about Mutami’s report, Matt Adams, senior media and public affairs advisor (Queensland Police), said:

For confidentiality and privacy reasons, we are unable to provide any information other than to advise Queensland Police will liaise with, and refer any inquiries to international jurisdictions.

Interpol offers investigative support such as forensics, analysis, and assistance in locating fugitives around the world. 

All Interpol’s actions are politically neutral and taken within the limits of the existing laws in different countries, in this case, Australia and Zimbabwe.

While Interpol deals with various crimes, including corruption, human and drug trafficking, organised crime, smuggling, cybercrime and terrorism, one of its major focuses is crimes against children, especially sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking, forced labour and abduction. The organisation says in its mandate brief:

 Sexual abuse and exploitation, trafficking, forced labour and abduction: these are just some of the dangers faced by children around the world today. At Interpol, we work to address those crimes that have an international dimension.

Meanwhile, George Charamba, the official spokesman for Mnangagwa, dismissed the rape allegations as “gossip.” He said Mnangagwa would not be commenting.

The scandal has cast a shadow over Mnangagwa’s bid to seek re-election as Zanu PF leader at a congress expected in October.

 He fired his former deputy, Kembo Mohadi, after he was exposed for bedding his married aides.