A 21-year-old married woman from Chitungwiza endured a horrific ordeal on Saturday after being raped by two unknown men while she was praying alone at St Mary’s Mission graveyard.
According to a police report, the woman was approached by two men who claimed to be caretakers of the cemetery. “The suspects introduced themselves as graveyard caretakers before threatening the victim,” police stated.
One of the attackers allegedly produced a knife and threatened to kill her if she did not comply. “He drew a knife and ordered her to follow them deeper into the graveyard,” the report said.
The woman was then forced to a secluded area where both men took turns raping her without protection.
After the assault, the suspects fled the scene, leaving the woman traumatised and alone. She managed to walk back to her place of worship, where she encountered her husband, who had been searching for her.
“She narrated everything to her husband upon return,” the report continued. A police investigation is now underway, and authorities are appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects.
Police have strongly condemned the attack and urged members of the public to avoid secluded areas when alone, especially during late hours. The survivor is receiving medical and psychological support.
Norton MP Honourable Richard Tsvangirai has shed light on the deplorable state of learning conditions in schools, highlighting the struggles students face in their daily educational pursuits.
While donating property to Clifford Primary School, Tsvangirai condemned the atrocious conditions, saying, “Today, I’m delivering school furniture to Clifford Primary School, where learners have been studying while sitting on the floor.”
This gesture not only provides much-needed relief to the students but also brings attention to the plight of learners in similar situations.
Tsvangirai emphasized the significance of his intervention, stating, “This critical intervention brings hope and restores dignity to their learning environment.”
As the son of the legendary Movement for Democratic Change founding President Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, Richard Tsvangirai’s actions demonstrate his commitment to improving the lives of citizens, particularly children.
His efforts serve as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing education and ensuring that students have access to conducive learning environments.
The donation of school furniture to Clifford Primary School is a step towards creating a better future for the students, and Tsvangirai’s advocacy for improved learning conditions is a call to action for stakeholders to address this pressing issue.
How many ordinary Zimbabweans can genuinely afford treatment at private hospitals or clinics?
We need well-equipped and functional public referral hospitals like Mpilo, UBH, Masvingo Provincial, and others.
These facilities must have adequate medical equipment, a consistent supply of essential drugs, clean water, and reliable electricity—available every day, all day.
Affordable healthcare should be accessible to even the lowest-earning citizen.
We shouldn’t be celebrating private healthcare facilities that only a privileged few can afford while the majority continue to suffer in under-resourced public hospitals.
ZANU PF’s cell restructuring exercise in Masvingo Province has come under fire amid allegations of sex scandals and nepotism, casting a shadow over the party’s grassroots mobilization efforts.
According to highly placed party insiders, the restructuring process—meant to rejuvenate ZANU PF’s structures ahead of future electoral campaigns—has been marred by favouritism and abuse of power.
“The whole process has been punctuated by favouritism,” one source claimed.
“There are serious allegations of people using their positions to appoint friends and relatives into key structures, while others have been using the exercise to exploit junior members sexually.”
The allegations have sparked concern among some rank-and-file members, who fear the credibility of the restructuring effort is being undermined from within.
Despite the internal backlash, ZANU PF’s Masvingo leadership insists that the process is progressing well. ..
“The ongoing cell restructuring exercise will leave the party stronger, united, and more visible.
It allows our leadership to interact directly with the people, understand their needs, and mobilise support around key development programmes.
We are calling for transparent and honest work during the cell restructuring exercise. This is a critical time for our party to build a solid base,” Zanu PF Masvingo said.
As the restructuring continues across Masvingo, the party leadership will be hoping to contain the controversy and refocus attention on its development and mobilisation goals.
However, insiders warn that failure to address the alleged misconduct could fuel growing disillusionment within the party ranks.
Self-styled prophet and social media personality Passion Java has ignited controversy after declaring a prophecy claiming President Emmerson Mnangagwa will remain in power until 2040—well beyond the constitutionally allowed limit.
In a cryptic post shared Tuesday on his social media platforms, Java wrote: “Ndarota Ngirozi ichiti Mnangagwa 2040” — translated from Shona as “I dreamt of an angel saying Mnangagwa 2040.”
The post quickly went viral, drawing sharp criticism and raising eyebrows amid mounting speculation that ZANU PF loyalists are maneuvering to extend Mnangagwa’s rule beyond the 2028 constitutional deadline.
Zimbabwe’s Constitution only allows a president to serve two five-year terms. Mnangagwa’s second term is set to conclude in 2028. Any extension would require controversial constitutional amendments or political maneuvering, which critics warn could undermine democratic norms.
“Java’s so-called prophecy is nothing more than political propaganda wrapped in religious mysticism,” said an opposition politician.
“This is part of a dangerous narrative to normalise the illegal extension of presidential power.”
Civic groups and legal analysts also expressed concern.
“Religious figures influencing political discourse in such a reckless way erodes constitutionalism,” said one human rights lawyer.
Despite the uproar, Passion Java has remained silent on the backlash, with no further clarification or elaboration offered since his post. Known for his close ties to the ruling elite and flamboyant lifestyle, Java has previously been accused of using his platform to push political agendas under the guise of prophecy.
Meanwhile, government officials have neither confirmed nor denied any plans to extend Mnangagwa’s term, but insiders suggest the issue is being quietly debated within ZANU PF circles.
As the country braces for the 2028 election cycle, Java’s statement has added fuel to an already tense political climate, with many Zimbabweans watching closely for signs of constitutional manipulation.
Tragedy struck early Tuesday morning when a Nissan NV350 kombi overturned near Iron Duke Farm in Mazowe, claiming the lives of four people and leaving eight others injured. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road before overturning, leading to the fatal crash.
Mashonaland Central Acting Police Spokesperson, Inspector Samuel Chikasha, confirmed the accident and said that investigations are currently underway to determine what caused the van to lose control. Details surrounding the identities of the deceased and the condition of the injured are yet to be disclosed.
Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, where the injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment. Authorities have urged motorists to exercise extreme caution on the roads, especially as investigations continue to establish whether speeding, mechanical failure, or other factors may have contributed to the accident.
This latest incident adds to the growing concern over road safety in the region, with community members expressing grief and calling for stricter enforcement of traffic laws and routine vehicle inspections. The nation mourns the loss of life and hopes for the recovery of those injured.
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | Harare – 14 May 2025 — Prominent human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has accused the State of attempting to sabotage the defence of journalist Blessed Mhlanga by forcibly merging his case with that of Heart & Soul TV (HSTV), the media house he worked for, in a controversial legal twist unfolding at the Harare Magistrate’s Court.
Addressing journalists outside the court on Tuesday, Mtetwa expressed outrage at the State’s sudden bid to “marry” the dockets of Mhlanga and HSTV, suggesting it was a calculated strategy to derail Mhlanga’s long-awaited trial.
“They are trying to marry HSTV and Blessed’s records so that they are tried together — with Blessed being Accused One, HSTV being Accused Two,” Mtetwa said. “But there is no law that forces two separate entities to be tried together, particularly if they do not want to be tried together.”
Mhlanga, a senior journalist with HSTV, has spent 73 days in custody, despite clear indications from the State as far back as January that he was not HSTV, and should be tried in his personal capacity. “Why are they now bringing in HSTV? Is that designed to defeat his defence?” Mtetwa asked.
She said the State had promised a trial date on 30 April — the reason Mhlanga was kept on remand — but now claims it is unprepared and needs to postpone proceedings to accommodate a joint trial. “Today he comes for trial and they say, ‘Oh, we are not ready,’” Mtetwa noted with frustration.
She also confirmed that the defence is seeking direct access to the Constitutional Court, arguing that the magistrate erred in dismissing their earlier application for referral.
“There are valid constitutional issues here — especially as the State is trying to reintroduce, through the back door, legal provisions already struck down by the Constitutional Court,” she said. “This is a violation of the right to freedom of expression and media freedom.”
Mtetwa warned against what she described as the criminalisation of journalism. “If the same media house once gave President Mnangagwa a platform when he was in hiding in South Africa, why should Blessed Mhlanga not be given the same platform? Why should media houses be afraid to report?”
She said Mhlanga was ready and eager to face trial, and the State’s delay tactics only added to the violation of his rights. “They were never coming for trial. We don’t see why Blessed’s case shouldn’t proceed on its own — in the same way they don’t want to be forced to join us.”
The case has been postponed again as legal and constitutional battles escalate over what Mtetwa described as an orchestrated effort to suppress critical journalism.
Police in Mamina have launched a manhunt for a suspect accused of killing a fellow villager in a brutal attack following a dispute during a drinking session.
The suspect, identified as Simbarashe Bimha from Madzamba Village under Chief Murambwa, is on the run after allegedly murdering 44-year-old Knowledge Kwenda on May 3, 2025.
According to Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson Inspector Ian Kohwera, the incident began when Bimha and Kwenda were socializing at Chizinga Business Centre. The two, both from the same village, had been consuming alcohol when a disagreement reportedly arose over a refusal to buy more beer.
“The altercation escalated after Bimha allegedly slapped Kwenda during the dispute,” said Insp Kohwera. “Kwenda then left the business centre and returned home.”
Fueled by anger, Bimha is said to have pursued Kwenda later that evening. He allegedly picked up a log from a nearby mopane tree and assaulted Kwenda, leaving him severely beaten and unconscious near Musinambi River.
The following day, the lifeless body of Kwenda was discovered by a local villager, Amon Masango, who promptly notified the police. Officers arrived at the scene and noted extensive bruising on the victim’s body before transporting the remains to St. Michael’s Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
Inspector Kohwera expressed concern over the increasing number of murder cases stemming from minor disagreements. “It is troubling to see lives being lost over such trivial matters. We urge the public to resolve conflicts peacefully and to respect the value of human life,” he said.
Police are appealing to anyone with information on Bimha’s whereabouts to come forward and assist in the investigation.
By Parliament Reporter –Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga—long nicknamed “Mnangagwa’s banker” for his iron grip on Zimbabwe’s public purse—has once again dodged parliamentary scrutiny over a string of murky, high-value payments, including controversial tenders involving the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and politically connected mogul Wicknell Chivayo.
Guvamatanga on Monday snubbed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for the second time in as many weeks, raising suspicions about a massive financial scandal involving more than US$400 million in questionable direct payments.
Lawmakers are now threatening to issue legal summons to force his attendance.
$400 Million in the Shadows
The committee, chaired by Kuwadzana MP Charlton Hwende, is investigating unauthorised Treasury payments to companies outside the official government procurement and ministerial oversight systems, in violation of the Public Finance Management Act.
One of the largest recipients was Ren-Form CC, a South African firm controversially selected—without public tender—to print election materials for ZEC ahead of the disputed 2023 general elections.
Financial documents from South Africa reveal that Ren-Form received over R1.2 billion (approximately US$65 million) from Zimbabwean taxpayers.
Alarmingly, investigations suggest that R800 million (US$43 million) may have been diverted to companies and accounts linked to Wicknell Chivayo, whose ostentatious displays of wealth have drawn public ire.
Sources familiar with the transactions allege that the payments were fast-tracked and approved by Guvamatanga, despite the absence of competitive bidding or Parliamentary oversight.
Guvamatanga’s ‘Final Warning’
“This is the last opportunity,” Hwende told journalists on Monday. “If Guvamatanga doesn’t appear before PAC on Friday, summons will be issued through the Clerk of Parliament. There must be accountability for how public funds are being used.”
The committee is also expected to summon Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube to determine whether the Treasury’s so-called “direct payments” system has become a tool for political patronage, circumventing accountability mechanisms.
The Expanding List of Beneficiaries
In addition to Ren-Form and Chivayo, the PAC has demanded all Treasury documentation related to direct payments made to a list of other politically connected companies and individuals, including:
Fertilisers Seed Grain (FSG)
Ziminya Dam Construction
Ventures Borehole & Exploration
Makomo Engineering
Semwa Dam
Nyika Kanengoni & Partners, a law firm that controversially received US$600,000 while representing ZEC.
Sources inside Parliament suggest that the scale and pattern of these disbursements point to a centralized system of financial control under Guvamatanga, enabling him to fund politically strategic contracts with minimal scrutiny or Cabinet approval.
The Chivayo Connection
Wicknell Chivayo has a long and controversial history with the Zimbabwean government. A convicted fraudster turned millionaire, Chivayo previously secured lucrative energy contracts—including the Gwanda Solar Project—worth hundreds of millions, without fulfilling basic deliverables.
His renewed visibility in government-linked deals, particularly those tied to the 2023 elections, has reignited concerns about elite corruption and unchecked political patronage.
Insiders say Chivayo acted as a “proxy operator” for election logistics, receiving public funds funneled via foreign contractors like Ren-Form.
This money trail, critics argue, suggests that Zimbabwe’s electoral processes have been effectively captured by shadow financiers operating under the guise of government contracts.
Lavish Lifestyle Amid Economic Collapse
Guvamatanga’s refusal to account for these payments has also turned the spotlight on his accumulated wealth, which many Zimbabweans say is grossly inconsistent with his official salary.
Investigations have linked him to several high-end properties in South Africa, including an R18 million mansion in Sandton, one of Johannesburg’s wealthiest enclaves.
He is also suspected of purchasing luxury vehicles—such as a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG and a Porsche Cayenne—for women linked to him, using proxies to obscure ownership.
Social media has been awash with footage of Guvamatanga hosting lavish parties, donning designer watches, and flying aboard private jets—all while civil servants in Zimbabwe face salary delays, pension shortfalls, and deteriorating working conditions.
Shielded by Mnangagwa?
Despite mounting evidence and public outrage, Guvamatanga remains untouchable, sources in Zanu PF say.
He is reportedly part of a tight inner circle managing Mnangagwa’s campaign finances and covert election logistics, giving him enormous influence—and immunity.
Analysts warn that his case illustrates how financial control is now central to political survival in Zimbabwe, with Treasury increasingly weaponized to fund election campaigns, silence critics, and reward loyalists.
“The rot in public finance management is no longer an accident,” one analyst said. “It is by design, and Guvamatanga is at the heart of it.”
By Farai D Hove | ZimEye | Harare – 14 May 2025 — Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has come under fire after announcing a sharp increase in the Strategic Reserve Fuel Levy—days after political activist Blessed Geza, also known as “Bombshell,” accused government elites of planning to raise fuel levies to fund corrupt hospital tenders.
In a prophetic-sounding address last week, Geza alleged:
“They want to raise money through fuel hikes to pay zvigananda to loot as they are going to be given hospital tenders.”
The comments, widely circulated on social media, were initially dismissed as political sensationalism. But the minister’s announcement—published in Statutory Instrument 50 of 2025 and confirmed by a Herald article headlined “Fuel levy hike key for supply price, stability”—has drawn public ire and accusations that Geza’s claims have been vindicated.
Effective May 9, the levy on petrol has risen by 28.34% from US$0.177 to US$0.247 per litre, while the diesel levy jumped 19.1% from US$0.157 to US$0.187. The government argues that the increase is necessary to “guarantee fuel availability and stability” amid global disruptions. But many Zimbabweans aren’t buying it.
“This looks like a direct echo of what Geza warned us about. The only difference is now it’s official,” wrote social media user Tirimusango Wenje.
In a Facebook comment thread, followers were quick to agree:
“Geza ane briefing yezvizhinji uhmm” (Geza has briefings on many inside things), said one user.
“Ska pakaipa…Meaning Geza knows all movements,” added another.
The policy move comes amid already dire economic conditions. Fuel price hikes in Zimbabwe often trigger cascading effects across all sectors—from food and transport to manufacturing and public services. Social media users voiced anger at the timing and implications:
“Already price is abnormal… this is nonsense,” wrote one user.
“Running finance doesn’t mean hiking taxes all the time,” another commented.
Economist Dr Prosper Chitambara tried to cast the move in positive light, calling it a “proactive approach” to safeguard essential sectors like farming and health. However, he acknowledged the strain this may place on already struggling consumers.
Energy economist Chipo Moyo said maintaining current fuel prices through May, as confirmed by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), was a relief—but likely temporary.
“Stable fuel prices allow firms to plan. But there’s concern this hike will eventually push through,” she said.
As of now, diesel remains at US$1.52 per litre, and petrol at US$1.61. But citizens remain sceptical. Comments continue to pour in accusing the government of using the levy as a disguised method of extracting funds from an already suffering population.
“The more they tax, the more they steal… it adds to nothing apart from impoverishing the poor,” one user wrote.
If anything, this controversy has handed Geza more credibility—and sharpened public suspicion that the economic burden is being manipulated to benefit a corrupt elite under the guise of “stability.”
By Sports Reporter—A Zvishavane-based golfer, Morton Kombai, has died in a car crash.
Komai was part of the five professional golfers who were involved in a serious accident at the intersection of Samora Machel and Seventh Street in Harare, Sunday night.
The accident left four of the golfers injured, and they were admitted to local medical facilities.
The four are Tonderai Masunga (Zimbabwean), Biggie Chibvuri (Zimbabwean and driver of the vehicle), Victor Kachepatsonga (Malawian), and Lucky Ayisa (Ghanaian).
The five had participated in the FBC-Zimbabwe Open golf tournament.
The Minister of Sport, Lt General (Retired) Anselem Sanyatwe, visited Kensington Medical Centre, where two of the professional golfers are admitted.
By A Correspondent | Disillusioned followers of Apostle Talent Chiwenga’s Jesus Revelation Ministries (JRM) have begun demanding refunds of their church donations, citing moral hypocrisy, spiritual betrayal, and financial exploitation. The calls come in the wake of intensifying social media backlash following allegations of sexual misconduct, authoritarianism, and doctrinal backsliding by the preacher.
Comments from church members
Harare – May 14, 2025
In a fiery Facebook post, a congregant identified as Laizah Madamombe voiced outrage and mocked the silence that once shrouded the now-exploding scandals surrounding Chiwenga.
“Ngavatipe mari yedu yavakadya! Mari dzedu dzehujoki vanodzida havo?”
(They must return the money they consumed! Our offerings for holiness are now being abused for filth?)
Madamombe’s posts—shared in multiple viral threads—accuse Chiwenga of turning the church into a personal empire where dissenters are insulted, blocked, or spiritually gaslighted. She and others reference long-ignored warnings by whistleblowers like Simba Chikanza and Howard Nyoni, who previously raised red flags about misconduct within JRM.
“Kana tisina kunyengera, ngatikumbireiwo ruregerero Skmba Chikanza na Howard Nyoni… Vakazvitaura kare varume ava tikati vanopenga,” she wrote, admitting that early critics were right all along.
“Your Preacher is Now Your God!”
Another post by Madamombe cautioned fellow believers to examine their spiritual loyalties:
(If you get angry when your pastor is questioned, then he has become your god!)
The comment sections are filled with congregants confessing how they were shunned or ridiculed for raising concerns. Others allege that WhatsApp groups are now being shut down to suppress discussion.
Mass Exodus Brewing?
What began as a debate over doctrinal contradictions and the controversial expulsion of ex-pastor Edmore Marange has morphed into a larger revolt. Former members now claim they were emotionally and financially manipulated, and some demand not only accountability but restitution.
“We are proud jokers now,” wrote one commenter sarcastically. “Let them give us back our money!”
The uproar follows last week’s viral exposé by Inno Ngwaru, who accused Chiwenga of sexual relationships with young congregants, purchasing a personal house using church funds, and bullying those who questioned his leadership.
Legal and Ecclesiastical Implications
Legal experts say that while churches are protected institutions, if funds were solicited under false pretenses—especially involving manipulation or coercion—there could be grounds for civil litigation.
“Any claims of spiritual exploitation linked to financial abuse could open the floodgates for lawsuits,” said one Harare-based legal analyst. “It’s all about proving intent and demonstrating abuse of trust.”
Gospel of Fear?
Members have begun comparing Chiwenga’s leadership style to cult behaviour. “He has become a demigod. Questioning him is seen as questioning God himself,” said another former JRM congregant.
Meanwhile, others remain cautious, citing fears of retaliation. Ngwaru himself warned last week: “He can send people to kill me today, but the important thing is these are the issues.”
As pressure mounts and online dissent spreads, the future of Apostle Chiwenga’s once-influential ministry appears increasingly unstable. For many former followers, the demand is now clear: Give us our money back.- ZimEye
By A Correspondent-The troubled Sengezo Tshabangu and Welshman Ncube-led Citizens Coalition for Change has lost its Ward 15 Insiza South Councillor, Lesley Dube.
Dube has announced his candidacy as an independent in the upcoming Insiza North by-election.
The seat fell vacant following the death of Farai Taruvinga, who was the MP since 2018 on a Zanu PF ticket.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) announced that the nomination court will sit on 15 May and the by-election will be held on 14 June 2025. Dube was elected as a councillor under the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) during the 2023 harmonised elections. However, he has now opted to run without party affiliation, citing challenges within the CCC. “Since there have been numerous issues with CCC and the brand is currently struggling, I plan to run as an independent candidate,” said Dube. He acknowledged that the decision was not taken lightly and came after considerable reflection. “I have received advice to stand as an independent, but I’m doing so with a heavy heart,” he said. “It is my hope that party leaders will eventually sit down and resolve the issues. I would have loved to stand under my party, but the situation on the ground is not conducive.” Dube said his decision to run for Parliament was informed by the work he has done at ward level and growing calls from constituents for him to expand his impact. “I have made the decision to run for MP because I have been doing a lot of good work as a councillor for Ward 15, and my voters are telling me I should do even more,” he said. During his tenure as councillor, Dube said he gained insight into the challenges affecting the broader Insiza North district and is now seeking to address them at a higher level. “I would like to work with fellow councillors in the constituency and help them develop their areas,” he said. “I want to take that spirit to the constituency and cover all the wards in Insiza North because I’ve done great work in Ward 15.” If elected, Dube said he will prioritise improving the constituency’s poor infrastructure. “I will be working hard to bring improvements, because there are no roads, very few schools and clinics, and the infrastructure is generally poor,” he said. He also disclosed that he will self-fund part of his campaign, but is open to support. “I am financially secure because I work as a miner in Filabusi, but I am also open to donations from anyone who wishes to help,” said Dube. He added that he is open to collaborating with members across the political divide if they are committed to development. “As long as it involves development, I am willing to collaborate with any Member of Parliament,” he said. CITE
By Sports Reporter—Five professional golfers were involved in a serious accident at the intersection of Samora Machel and Seventh Street in Harare.
The accident happened on Sunday and claimed the life of Zvishavane-based golfer, Morton Kombai, while injuring four others.
The injured are admitted to local medical facilities.
The four are Tonderai Masunga (Zimbabwean), Biggie Chibvuri (Zimbabwean and driver of the vehicle), Victor Kachepatsonga (Malawian), and Lucky Ayisa (Ghanaian).
The five had participated in the FBC-Zimbabwe Open golf tournament.
Former Liverpool and England striker Emile Heskey is in Zimbabwe as part of an initiative to explore sports development opportunities, with a particular focus on football growth and international partnerships.
Speaking during his visit, Heskey praised the local football scene, highlighting the untapped potential within the country. “We are here to look at avenues of football development — coaching, grooming, and strategic partnerships,” said Heskey.
His visit comes amid renewed interest in developing Zimbabwe’s sports infrastructure and youth programs, with stakeholders seeking to leverage international expertise to build sustainable systems for talent identification and development.
Heskey, who has been involved in youth football development and mentoring programs in the UK, expressed optimism about the future of Zimbabwean football. He noted that with the right support and investment, the country could become a competitive force on the continental and global stage.
“There is potential in the country,” he added, acknowledging the passion and raw talent seen among young players.
Meetings are underway between Heskey’s delegation and local football authorities, academies, and government representatives to explore possible collaborations in coaching education, grassroots programs, and technical support.
The initiative is seen as a promising step toward revitalizing Zimbabwe’s footballing fortunes and creating pathways for young athletes to succeed both locally and internationally.
ZANU PF has pointed fingers at vendors operating near schools, accusing some of them of being key distributors of illicit drugs to schoolchildren—a claim that has sparked fresh debate about public safety and youth protection in Zimbabwe.
As part of efforts to combat the growing drug abuse crisis among young people, the ZANU PF Harare Province Women’s League Education Department has launched a campaign aimed at curbing the sale of drugs near educational institutions. The party says this initiative is part of a wider strategy to shield students from harmful influences and restore discipline in learning environments.
On Monday, officials from the campaign visited the Borrowdale area near St John’s Educational Trust, where they engaged vendors suspected of operating close to school premises.
“Our research indicates that vendors operating near schools are among the major contributors to the distribution of drugs to our children. We are here today to educate them on the dangers of such actions and to urge them to move to designated vending areas,” said ZANU PF Harare Province Secretary for Youth Affairs, Takura Madziya.
The campaign also responds to disturbing reports from parents alleging that narcotics are being concealed in food items sold to students.
“The issue of drug and substance abuse is now a cancer in our country and the initiative behind is to try and protect our children from the scourge of drug and substance abuse. We have received complaints from parents about the issue of drugs being injected into food items. So we are going throughout the country raising awareness,” said Loice Magweba, Deputy Secretary for Education in the ZANU PF Harare Province Women’s League.
The campaign aligns with the government’s broader anti-drug strategy, which includes the creation of a National Drug and Substance Elimination Committee and the rollout of drug rehabilitation and support centres across Zimbabwe.
ZANU PF maintains that safeguarding the youth from drug abuse is not only a political priority but a national emergency requiring collective action.
By Dorrothy Moyo | ZimEye | Two police officers were injured after a Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Mahindra vehicle was struck by a moving train at a rail-level crossing near the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) depot in Gweru.
According to a report by The Sunday Mail, the crash occurred after the police driver allegedly failed to give way to the oncoming train. Emergency responders rushed to the scene in the early evening, as eyewitnesses reported the vehicle had been dragged some distance by the locomotive upon impact.
While the full extent of the officers’ injuries remains unclear, officials confirmed both were inside the vehicle at the time of the crash. They were taken to a local hospital for urgent medical attention.
The ZRP car at the scene
The incident has sparked a flurry of outrage on social media, with users questioning the professionalism and training of the officers involved. One commenter, Khumbulani Moyo, posted: “So who is to follow the rules while the enforcement agents are failing?” Another, Gladmore Mpofu, demanded an investigation: “They must be investigated how did they got the job because they don’t look professional and [fit] for their positions.”
Others mocked the situation, suggesting possible corruption or recklessness. Dickson Man Dee Manyawu quipped: “Maybe they tried to block the train for a bribe since it was overspeeding.”
The crash raises serious concerns about the conduct and preparedness of law enforcement officers on duty, especially in high-risk traffic zones. The Zimbabwe Republic Police has not yet issued an official statement on the accident.
Authorities are expected to launch a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, including whether safety protocols at the rail crossing were observed and whether the officers exercised due diligence.
By Parliament Reporter-Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga, often dubbed “Mnangagwa’s banker” for his powerful grip on Zimbabwe’s Treasury, has again dodged parliamentary scrutiny over a string of controversial multi-million-dollar payments, including irregular tenders linked to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and politically connected businessman Wicknell Chivayo.
Guvamatanga on Monday failed, for the second consecutive time, to appear before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), a no-show that has angered lawmakers and prompted threats of legal summons.
US$400 Million in Questionable Payments
The PAC, chaired by Kuwadzana MP Charlton Hwende, is probing US$400 million in direct payments made by Treasury to various companies without routing through the appropriate line ministries — a blatant violation of the Public Finance Management Act.
Among the biggest beneficiaries is Ren-Form CC, a South African company controversially handpicked to print election materials for ZEC. Financial records in South Africa show Ren-Form received over R1.2 billion (approx. US$65 million) in public funds from Zimbabwe’s Treasury. Alarmingly, R800 million of that amount is suspected to have been redirected to accounts linked to Wicknell Chivayo, a flamboyant businessman with well-documented ties to the ruling elite.
ZEC, chaired by Justice Priscilla Chigumba, has come under fire for bypassing normal procurement regulations. Despite repeated denials, insiders allege the contracts were rubber-stamped by Guvamatanga, who approved payments outside official procurement channels.
“Final Warning” from MPs
Hwende told journalists that Guvamatanga has been given a final ultimatum to appear before Parliament this Friday, failing which the committee will issue summons through the Clerk of Parliament.
“This is the last opportunity. If he doesn’t appear on Friday, summons will be issued immediately. There must be accountability,” Hwende said.
The PAC also wants Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube to testify, particularly on whether Treasury’s payment methods have become a tool for patronage and corruption.
Beneficiaries of Treasury’s ‘Direct Payments’ Scheme
In addition to Ren-Form, the committee has demanded documents on direct Treasury disbursements to:
Fertilisers Seed Grain (FSG)
Ziminya Dam Construction
Ventures Borehole & Exploration
Makomo Engineering
Semwa Dam
Nyika Kanengoni & Partners, a law firm that controversially received US$600,000 while representing ZEC.
These irregularities suggest a deliberate centralization of financial power under Guvamatanga, allowing him to prioritize contracts without cabinet oversight, thus opening doors to political abuse.
South African Mansions and Luxury Cars
Guvamatanga’s refusal to appear before Parliament has renewed scrutiny over his accumulated wealth, much of which remains unexplained. Investigations show that he owns multiple luxury properties in South Africa, including an R18 million mansion in Sandton, Johannesburg’s wealthiest suburb.
He has also been linked to the purchase of top-of-the-range vehicles for alleged girlfriends, including a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG and a Porsche Cayenne, both registered in the names of proxies. Social media videos and court documents have occasionally surfaced linking him to lavish birthday parties, designer watches, and private jets, all while Zimbabwe’s economy struggles under inflation and widespread poverty.
A Pattern of Protection
Despite public outrage, Guvamatanga appears to enjoy political protection from President Emmerson Mnangagwa, under whose administration he has consolidated power over Treasury disbursements. Sources in the ruling Zanu PF party suggest he is considered untouchable because he is part of a core group managing presidential election logistics and “strategic campaign financing.”
Ironically, while Guvamatanga dodges Parliament, civil servants are crying over delayed salaries, unpaid pensions, and poor working conditions.
By A Correspondent | Four Harare women have been fined US$30 each and sentenced to two months wholly suspended conditionally following their conviction for soliciting for sex at a beauty parlour situated at No”30 Helm Avenue in the capital.
The four Charity Makoni,.Josephine Tapi 22, Miriam Bimha and Shyline Sibanda.
They were arrested alongside the owner of the parlour Cassandra Mavhura who was facing several criminal charges.
The four appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo and pleaded guilty to soliciting for sexual services.
The court heard that the women were offering massage services to male clients and soliciting for sexual acts at No” 30 Helm Avenue, Harare.
The police raided the place after getting tips that the parloir was also in the business of of selling sex at a cost of US$20 per session.
Mavhura was also fined for soliciting for the purpose of prostitution, living off or facilitating prostitution, procuring for the purpose of prostitution and contaravening the Shop Licences Act.
The Zimbabwe national team legends are set to take part in the 2025 edition of the Clash of Legends, a four-nation football exhibition tournament to be hosted in Botswana.
The event, scheduled for June 21, will be held at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown. The participating teams include Zimbabwe Legends, Botswana Legends, South Africa Legends, and Namibia Legends.
According to Botswana’s The Daily News, the Zimbabwe Legends will face South Africa Legends in one of the semi-final clashes, while hosts Botswana will go up against Namibia. The winners of these encounters will advance to the final, while the losing sides will battle it out for third place.
Former Warriors midfielder Tinashe Nengomasha will take charge of the Zimbabwe Legends, with Dikgang Mabalane coaching South Africa, Boitumelo Mafhoko leading Botswana, and Dokkies Schmidt managing the Namibian side.
By Showbiz Reporter – As Zimbabwe commemorates the Month of Culture this May, Vemuganga FM 106.8, broadcasting from Chipinge, stands out as a powerful force in the preservation and promotion of Ndau heritage.
The station is not just a voice on the airwaves—it is a cultural movement, inspired by decades of civic activism, community development, and a deep-rooted pride in local identity.
At the helm of this cultural renaissance is Claris Madhuku, a renowned civic leader, human rights defender, and founder of the Platform for Youth Development Trust (PYD).
For more than two decades, Madhuku has been a fearless advocate for marginalised communities in Chipinge, with a track record of empowering rural youth, defending land rights, and championing indigenous culture.
His transition into community broadcasting marked a bold new chapter in his activism—one that uses the power of media to tell local stories and amplify the Ndau voice.
Launched under his stewardship, Vemuganga FM has become a cornerstone of cultural revitalisation in the southeastern district.
The station broadcasts primarily in Ndau, providing a crucial platform for music, poetry, traditional knowledge, and storytelling. Its motto, “The Best for Chipinge – Ndizvo Zvetinoita Kanyi”, reflects its unwavering commitment to community empowerment through culture and innovation.
One of the station’s shining stars is Edwin Hlatywayo, a gifted artist born and raised in Chikore, the cultural heartland of the VaNdau.
Edwin is a painter, poet, dramatist, signwriter, welder, and potter—an embodiment of the creative spirit Vemuganga FM seeks to nurture.
With the station’s support, Edwin was nominated to represent Chipinge Visual Artists at the Harmonies of Expression exhibition held in Harare from 9 to 11 May 2025.
The event, organized by the National Association of Community Broadcasters (NACB),brought together artists from across the country to explore the theme of climate change through creative expression.
Edwin’s work stood out not just for its artistic flair but for the cultural depth it carried—steeped in the traditions, rhythms, and worldview of the Ndau people. He is also a key contributor to the Ndau Festival of the Arts (NDAFA), where he serves as Secretary and regularly exhibits at the Paiyepo Arts Centre in Chikore.
Reflecting on his journey, Edwin says, “My path in art and culture is driven by intrinsic motivation—recognising my talent, staying consistent in practice, and staying rooted in purpose. You don’t need to be formally educated to create meaning. What matters is passion and perseverance.”
For Claris Madhuku, this is precisely the kind of transformation community media can achieve. “Vemuganga FM exists to give a voice to the people of Chipinge,” he says. “It’s about celebrating our stories, reclaiming our identity, and investing in the creative future of our young people. Culture is not a luxury—it’s a right, and we are here to protect and promote it.”
As Zimbabwe marks the Month of Culture, Vemuganga FM 106.8 is more than a broadcaster—it is a living archive, a training ground, and a symbol of what community-driven media can achieve when guided by visionaries like Claris Madhuku. In the voices of local artists and the sounds of Ndau heritage, a new cultural consciousness is rising—one that remembers, cherishes, and boldly shares the soul of Chipinge with the nation and the world.
A tragic road accident involving a commuter minibus belonging to True Worth Tours has claimed lives and left several injured near the Iron Juk turn along the Harare-Bindura road.
The white kombi, which was reportedly travelling from Harare, veered off the road and crashed into a ditch, sustaining extensive damage. Eyewitnesses and early social media reports from the scene suggest the accident was severe, with some passengers allegedly dying on the spot.
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The accident scene
Comments from local residents who witnessed the aftermath paint a grim picture. “It was bad… that one ndiyo inonzi tsaona,” said one witness, while others expressed sorrow at seeing bodies being removed by police. A Facebook user commented, “Ndapfuura vanhu vachitobviswa nepolice, zvakango’oma.”
The cause of the accident has not yet been officially confirmed, but community feedback hints at possible speeding or loss of control, with some lamenting the reckless driving habits of kombi drivers along that stretch.
One comment read: “Vakomana vacho vanozomhanya, veduwe,” while another said, “Combie vakomana vanenge vachifamba mamwe atingazotaura hedu mazita. It’s so sad.”
Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and investigations are ongoing. Authorities are expected to release an official statement once next of kin are informed.
This tragedy adds to Zimbabwe’s mounting road safety concerns, particularly on the Harare-Bindura route known for its high accident rate.
Saul Chaminuka is reportedly on the verge of becoming the new head coach of Dynamos FC, a club currently struggling to find form.
The big question now: Can he revive the fortunes of Dembare?
While much of the current spotlight is on club owner Bernard Marriot-Lusengo—for all the wrong reasons—there’s another key figure worth mentioning: Dynamos also has a chairman, Moses Maunganidze.
Whether his role is merely ceremonial is a debate for another time.
What matters for now is that he holds the position of chairman at the club.
The judge who promoted Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new Thokozani Khupe-character, Fadzayi Mahere with a fake defamation award, has ruled in favour of a USD138,000 scam.
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | The High Court has dismissed an application by the Harare Municipal Medical Society (HMMAS) which was seeking a refund of US$138,000 from former RBZ governor’s adviser Munyaradzi Kereke.
The claim was centered around a foiled purchase of Fortress Hospital in Ruwa.
High Court judge Justice Jacob Mafusire dismissed the case, calling the demand “opportunistic” and stating, “The plaintiff has failed to prove any aspect of its case.”
HMMAS had sued Kereke and Briward Trading (PVT), seeking a refund plus interest, confirmation of the cancellation of their sales agreement, and a declaration that they had paid the full purchase price for the hospital.
History records Mahere, Khupe, Tshabangu,- as the nation’s only opposition icons favoured by Justice Luke Malaba for dubious court wins…
The society claimed it purchased Fortress Hospital in November 2014 through two agreements: one for the immovable property, Stand 9653 Ruwa Township, and another giving it the right of first refusal for associated assets.
The defendants were represented by agent Newton Madzika, while the plaintiff was represented by its former Chief Executive Officer, Evaristo Rukasha.
The purchase price for the property was US$800,000, with the equipment and fittings costing US$650,000. HMMAS alleged it made these payments, with US$700,000 paid through a now-defunct bank and the remainder through the conveyancers, Muza & Nyapadi.
The court was told that on March 21, 2022, Kereke allegedly colluded with Rukasha, who signed an acknowledgment of debt for US$400,000 on behalf of HMMAS.
The society claimed this was an abuse of office, as it had already fully paid for the hospital. Rukasha was dismissed following disciplinary proceedings related to this act.
It said Kereke, relying on the acknowledgment of debt, coerced HMMAS into signing a new agreement on August 31, 2023, which stated a purchase price of US$1,138,900, claiming US$866,900 had already been paid, leaving a balance of US$272,000.
HMMAS contended it had made US$138,000 in payments under what it termed an unlawful agreement. The reconstituted Board, led by Zacharia Murerwa, stated the agreement was induced by fraud or duress.
HMMAS sought confirmation of its ownership and full payment for Fortress Hospital, demanding the refund of the US$138,000.
Kereke countered the claim arguing that the payment of US$650,000 towards the hospital’s assets was never received among other things.
Furthermore, Kereke criticized the plaintiff’s pleadings as inelegant and called the legal narrative presented by both parties a “complete bog.”
Ultimately, the High Court found no merit in HMMAS’s claims, concluding that Kereke successfully defended himself against the allegations.
“The plaintiff has failed to prove any aspect of its case.
“The first defendant destroyed the plaintiff’s case completely. The plaintiff has no case. This suit is manifestly opportunistic. The defendants are entitled to judgment,” said Mafusire.
The ZANU PF-aligned Teachers for ED Association has publicly rejected calls for a stay-away, urging educators across Zimbabwe to report for duty despite the worsening economic hardships that have left many teachers financially incapacitated.
In a statement released on Monday, the association emphasized the importance of maintaining continuity in the education system, especially as schools reopen for the second term on 13 May 2025.
“As educators, we recognize our profound responsibility to students and communities,” the statement read. “In light of the new term’s commencement, the Teachers for ED Association urges all teachers to report for work… prioritizing the needs of our students and the education system.”
While many teachers have expressed frustration over stagnant salaries and poor working conditions, the Teachers4ED Association called for restraint and dialogue. “Amidst challenging times, we urge professionalism and a commitment to the greater good in discussions around salaries and working conditions,” said Aleta Makomeke, the association’s national spokesperson.
Makomeke acknowledged that teachers are financially strained but claimed the government is making genuine efforts to address their grievances. “The government has shown a desire to engage and find solutions. By working together, we can navigate this challenge while upholding the education system’s integrity and safeguarding student well-being,” she stated.
The association, which aligns itself with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030 and identifies with the Herbert Chitepo school of thought, argued that industrial action at this critical time—particularly for exam classes—could severely impact students’ futures.
“Let’s lead by example, demonstrating wisdom, empathy, and commitment to national betterment,” Makomeke added.
However, the statement has sparked mixed reactions, especially among educators who argue that urging teachers to return to work without addressing long-standing salary issues is out of touch with the reality on the ground. Many teachers continue to report being unable to meet basic living expenses despite repeated promises of reform.
Despite these concerns, the Teachers for ED Association maintains that staying in the classroom is the most responsible course of action, emphasizing patience and negotiation over protest.
The ZANU PF-aligned Teachers for ED Association has urged educators across Zimbabwe to ignore calls for a stay-away and report for duty, despite widespread financial struggles that have left many teachers barely surviving.
In a statement released on Monday, as schools prepared to reopen for the second term on 13 May 2025, the association emphasized the need to “prioritize students” over protests, insisting that continuity in learning is critical—especially for exam classes.
“As educators, we recognize our profound responsibility to students and communities,” read the statement. “In light of the new term’s commencement, the Teachers for ED Association urges all teachers to report for work… prioritizing the needs of our students and the education system.”
While most educators are voicing frustration over low pay and poor working conditions, Aleta Makomeke, national spokesperson for the association, urged patience and constructive dialogue.
“Amidst challenging times, we urge professionalism and a commitment to the greater good in discussions around salaries and working conditions,” Makomeke said. “The government has shown a desire to engage and find solutions. By working together, we can safeguard student well-being and uphold the education system’s integrity.”
Closely aligned with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, the Teachers for ED Association presented itself as a group committed to “national betterment” and referenced the Herbert Chitepo school of thought as its ideological grounding.
“Let’s lead by example, demonstrating wisdom, empathy, and commitment to national betterment,” Makomeke added.
However, the statement has been met with criticism from educators, many of whom argue that encouraging teachers to work without addressing their deteriorating financial situation is unrealistic and dismissive. Reports from several provinces suggest teachers are unable to afford basic needs, with some walking long distances to work or skipping meals.
Still, the Teachers for ED Association remains firm that staying in the classroom is the “most responsible course of action,” favoring negotiation over industrial action as the solution to Zimbabwe’s ongoing education crisis.
ZANU PF has pointed fingers at vendors operating near schools, accusing some of them of being key distributors of illicit drugs to schoolchildren—a claim that has sparked fresh debate about public safety and youth protection in Zimbabwe.
As part of efforts to combat the growing drug abuse crisis among young people, the ZANU PF Harare Province Women’s League Education Department has launched a campaign aimed at curbing the sale of drugs near educational institutions. The party says this initiative is part of a wider strategy to shield students from harmful influences and restore discipline in learning environments.
On Monday, officials from the campaign visited the Borrowdale area near St John’s Educational Trust, where they engaged vendors suspected of operating close to school premises.
“Our research indicates that vendors operating near schools are among the major contributors to the distribution of drugs to our children. We are here today to educate them on the dangers of such actions and to urge them to move to designated vending areas,” said ZANU PF Harare Province Secretary for Youth Affairs, Takura Madziya.
The campaign also responds to disturbing reports from parents alleging that narcotics are being concealed in food items sold to students.
“The issue of drug and substance abuse is now a cancer in our country and the initiative behind is to try and protect our children from the scourge of drug and substance abuse. We have received complaints from parents about the issue of drugs being injected into food items. So we are going throughout the country raising awareness,” said Loice Magweba, Deputy Secretary for Education in the ZANU PF Harare Province Women’s League.
The campaign aligns with the government’s broader anti-drug strategy, which includes the creation of a National Drug and Substance Elimination Committee and the rollout of drug rehabilitation and support centres across Zimbabwe.
ZANU PF maintains that safeguarding the youth from drug abuse is not only a political priority but a national emergency requiring collective action.
What was meant to be a public lecture turned into a political rally as Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Ezra Chadzamira used the platform to promote President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, aligning the academic gathering with ruling party messaging.
The event, hosted by the Zimbabwe Congress of Students Union (ZICOSU) at Reformed Church University outside Masvingo City, was initially billed as an educational engagement.
However, Chadzamira steered the discussion towards ZANU PF’s national agenda, urging students to rally behind the government’s drive to transform Zimbabwe into an upper-middle-income economy by 2030.
“We stand at a pivotal moment in our nation’s journey,” Chadzamira declared, addressing a hall packed with students. “The vision of a knowledge-based, prosperous, and empowered upper-middle-income society by 2030 is not a distant dream—it is a goal within our reach.”
While the setting was academic, the message was distinctly political. Chadzamira emphasized that students must align themselves with the ruling party’s developmental vision. “At the very heart of achieving this vision lies the dynamism, intellect, and unwavering commitment of our students,” he said.
Critics say the lecture became a thinly veiled ZANU PF campaign, with Chadzamira using the occasion to praise Mnangagwa’s policies and push political messaging on learners rather than addressing broader educational or student-focused issues.
Attendees noted the shift in tone. “We thought we came to hear about educational reform or opportunities for students,” one student, who asked not to be named, said. “But it turned out to be more about politics than anything else.”
The move has sparked fresh concerns about the politicization of academic spaces in Zimbabwe, especially as the country prepares for future elections and intensifies its developmental rhetoric under the Vision 2030 banner.
A video circulating on social media has sparked renewed interest in the whereabouts of former ZANU PF heavyweight Mandi Chimene, who is now reportedly living in Mozambique and making a living by selling homemade buns.
In the video, Chimene is seen enthusiastically speaking about making buns.
Addressing viewers directly, she says, “Don’t think this is an old video clip—this is what I’m doing here in Mozambique.
We used to teach people to make buns.” She then takes a bite of one and proudly adds, “Are you looking at this piece? Yeah, I can do it.”
Chimene, once a vocal supporter of the now-defunct G40 faction within ZANU PF, fled Zimbabwe in 2017 following the ousting of former President Robert Mugabe and the rise to power of President Emmerson Mnangagwa through a military-assisted takeover.
Known for her fiery political rhetoric and alignment with the G40 group that opposed Mnangagwa’s succession, Chimene vanished from the public eye after the coup. Her reappearance—this time as an entrepreneur in Mozambique—has surprised many Zimbabweans, sparking discussions about the fall from political power and the resilience of former leaders adapting to new lives in exile.
The video offers a rare glimpse into Chimene’s current circumstances and appears to be part of a broader trend of political exiles seeking ways to rebuild their lives outside Zimbabwe.
Wicknell’s USD 90 Million Trabablas Interchange Mocked Over Fragile Misaligned Bridgework
Harare – 13 May 2025 — The long-hyped Trabablas Interchange, a flagship infrastructure project heavily promoted by businessman Wicknell Chivayo and the Mnangagwa administration, has sparked public outrage after new images revealed serious misalignment and structural oddities in its unfinished bridges — prompting critics to label it a “monument to incompetence.”
The viral photos, first posted by Hon. Job Sikhala on X (formerly Twitter), expose a glaring geometrical error on one of the key overpasses, where two bridge segments appear significantly misaligned, raising red flags about both design integrity and construction oversight. The outspoken former MP captioned the image: “Hakuna Bridge rakadai. Inhema!!!” (There’s no such thing as a bridge like this. Lies!!!)
The revelation triggered a heated online debate, with citizens questioning how such a basic flaw could go unnoticed in a project that has already burned through over USD 90 million in public and donor funds.
“This is a geometrical misalignment,” admitted one self-identified materials engineer on X, “but it doesn’t affect the structural integrity.” The comment sparked further backlash, with some users accusing technocrats of downplaying what they view as shoddy workmanship dressed up as progress.
Another user retorted, “Bridge rakavakwa that’s all?” sarcastically implying that basic completion—let alone functionality—shouldn’t be enough to justify the staggering costs. Others defended the error as fixable, noting that certain parts are assembled offsite and may yet be adjusted. However, the public’s patience appears thin after years of extravagant claims and delays.
The interchange, dubbed “Trabablas” after Wicknell Chivayo’s flamboyant online persona, has been subject to mounting scrutiny over its cost, delays, and questionable procurement process. While government-aligned platforms have attempted to portray it as a near-complete marvel set to open next month, the reality captured in drone footage shows sprawling mounds of exposed earth, patchy asphalt, and now, apparently disjointed bridges.
“This isn’t just an eyesore. It’s a glaring example of how public infrastructure is used as a stage for political showmanship rather than sound engineering,” said one urban planner, speaking anonymously.
Chivayo, who has repeatedly boasted of being Mnangagwa’s “contracted son,” has not publicly responded to the growing criticism over the bridge alignment, though he has in the past brushed off backlash as “jealousy from broke people.”
Despite government claims that the interchange will be open to traffic “next month,” concerns now mount over safety certification, quality assurance, and value for money — with taxpayers left to foot the bill for a crumbling spectacle.
A tragic road accident in Harare has cast a shadow over the celebrations following the 2025 FBC Zimbabwe Open, claiming the life of local professional golfer Morton Kombai and injuring four others.
The Zimbabwe Golf Association (ZGA) confirmed that the fatal crash occurred on Sunday night at the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Seventh Street, shortly after the conclusion of the prestigious tournament. Kombai, a respected figure within the Zimbabwe Professional Golfers Association, died at the scene.
Four other professional golfers—Zimbabweans Tonderai Masunga and Biggie Chibvuri, Malawi’s Victor Kachepatsonga, and Ghana’s Lucky Ayisa—were injured in the collision and are currently receiving treatment at Parirenyatwa Hospital and Kensington Medical Centre. All are reported to be in stable condition.
In response to the tragedy, the local golfing community has come together in solidarity, raising US$3,000 to support the injured players and assist Kombai’s bereaved family during this difficult time.
The accident came just hours after a historic final round at Royal Harare Golf Club, where Mexico’s Luis Carrera made headlines by becoming the first non-South African in 24 years to win the Zimbabwe Open.
“This is a devastating loss for our golfing family,” said the ZGA in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to Morton Kombai’s loved ones and wish the injured players a full recovery.”
The ZIM OPEN Committee also expressed its sympathy and assured the public that updates will be provided as more information becomes available. They urged the wider sporting community to continue supporting those affected by the tragedy.
Kombai’s death has deeply shaken Zimbabwe’s sporting fraternity, with many remembering him as a talented golfer and passionate ambassador of the sport.
HARARE — In a flashy campaign graphic published by ZANU PF Mashonaland West Province this week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa promises to make Zimbabwe “Africa’s Breadbasket Again.” Yet beneath the glossy propaganda lies a harsh and unrelenting reality: since Mnangagwa’s emergence on the political scene in the late 1970s, Zimbabwe’s agricultural and economic systems have not only failed to recover — they have plummeted into chronic collapse.
The latest poster, emblazoned with the slogan “Zimbabwe will be Africa’s Breadbasket Again”, features Mnangagwa donning a clerical-looking coat and cap, projecting himself as a visionary. It reads, “We are ensuring that our endeavours across the various sectors of the economy are contributing to the attainment of Vision 2030.” However, for many Zimbabweans and global observers alike, this declaration is not only misleading — it’s a revisionist delusion that defies decades of lived evidence.
From Breadbasket to Basket Case: The Historical Freefall
In 1976, under international sanctions, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) was ranked by the United Nations World Book as the second-fastest growing agricultural economy globally — trailing only the United States in several key produce categories. The country exported wheat, maize, cotton, beef, and tobacco in surplus. Yet, this trajectory was violently derailed after independence and worsened by internal sabotage.
Emmerson Mnangagwa, who joined the liberation struggle in 1977 not as a field commander but as a Special Branch infiltrator, has been widely accused of being a disruptive force. Former First Lady Grace Mugabe publicly declared that Mnangagwa “killed and liquidated” his own comrades, a claim echoed in the 2019 press conference held by Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association leaders, who accused him of betrayal and being “a fake revolutionary.”
His involvement in internal ZANLA purges and manipulation of wartime intelligence has never been denied, let alone challenged credibly.
The Gold Mafia Revelation: A Criminal at the Helm?
Al Jazeera’s Gold Mafia documentary (2023) further shredded any illusions of Mnangagwa’s credibility as a nation builder. The investigation presented compelling allegations linking him and his close associates to massive gold smuggling operations, money laundering, and the illegal externalization of national wealth.
In the documentary, his ambassador-at-large Uebert Angel and his own niece Henrietta Rushwaya were caught facilitating multimillion-dollar deals with undercover reporters, claiming to operate under “Presidential approval.” One key source referred to Mnangagwa as “the boss of the gold,” while others described Zimbabwe as his personal “ATM.”
Rather than rebuilding agriculture, Mnangagwa’s regime has converted national assets into personal loot. Vast tracts of land, once productive commercial farms, now lie fallow or have been distributed among political cronies with no agricultural output to show for it.
Failed Promises and Fabricated Visions
Mnangagwa’s “Vision 2030” is a vague document filled with rhetoric but devoid of measurable recovery markers. Instead of reversing food imports, Zimbabwe has become one of the largest importers of basic staples in Southern Africa.
As of 2024:
Over 70% of basic grains are imported, largely from South Africa and Zambia.
Food insecurity affects more than 5 million Zimbabweans, according to the World Food Programme.
Agricultural subsidies benefit elite beneficiaries instead of struggling rural farmers.
The Command Agriculture program, lauded by ZANU PF, was exposed for rampant corruption with billions unaccounted for.
Destruction by Design? A Spy’s Legacy
The real question raised by many is whether Mnangagwa was ever intended to build Zimbabwe — or dismantle it. Critics suggest that his record, dating back to his days as a Special Branch operative, shows a clear pattern: divide, dominate, and destabilize. Whether in the bush war, during Gukurahundi, or in post-2017 Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa has consistently operated from the shadows of brutality and deception.
His unchallenged legacy now includes:
The 1980s Gukurahundi massacres, which he orchestrated as Minister of State Security.
The destruction of state institutions, including the Reserve Bank and parastatals.
The plundering of national resources, as evidenced in gold, diamonds, and fuel sectors.
No Harvest from a Poisoned Soil
The poster claiming Zimbabwe will be a breadbasket again is not a promise — it is a psychological gaslight. After more than four decades of ZANU PF rule, with Mnangagwa as a central player, the nation has witnessed only decay.
To speak of a return to abundance under the same man who presided over the worst years of scarcity is to insult the intelligence of Zimbabweans.
A true breadbasket requires truth, justice, land reform with equity, farmer empowerment, and accountable leadership — none of which Mnangagwa has delivered, or intends to.
By Religion Correspondent- A storm is brewing in Zimbabwe’s Pentecostal landscape following explosive allegations against Apostle Talent Chiwenga, leader of Jesus Revelation Ministries (JRM). Once hailed as a bold critic of false prophets and corrupt politicians, Chiwenga now faces serious accusations of adultery, abuse, financial impropriety, and moral hypocrisy—charges that further expose the growing crisis of accountability in Zimbabwe’s burgeoning prophetic church movement.
The claims come from Inno Ngwaru, a former JRM insider and longtime supporter, who recently published an emotionally charged Facebook video responding to a sermon in which Chiwenga attacked another former aide, Edmore Marange. In his tell-all, Ngwaru defends Marange and paints a troubling portrait of Chiwenga as a man who has strayed from the gospel he once preached.
“You slept with a young woman named Trifine, who you brought to South Africa,” Ngwaru alleges. “Someone helps you and you end up sleeping with their daughter. Is this right?” He further claims that Chiwenga used church funds to purchase a personal home and manipulated congregants into silence or exile when they questioned his actions.
Ngwaru also implies that the death of Chiwenga’s late wife, Rejoice, marked a turning point, after which the apostle allegedly began a pattern of abuse and moral decay. “The death of Rejoice was an opportunity,” Ngwaru says ominously, suggesting that it gave Chiwenga cover to pursue extramarital affairs and consolidate power.
The allegations are not new in Zimbabwe’s religious scene, which has seen a rise in self-proclaimed prophets and fly-by-night churches often characterised by authoritarian leadership, prosperity gospel teachings, and cult-like manipulation. From sex scandals to staged miracles and political endorsements, the Pentecostal movement has frequently been rocked by controversy.
Chiwenga himself has positioned his ministry as a moral corrective, criticising high-profile figures like Passion Java and Uebert Angel. Yet, critics now say he is no different. Ngwaru claims the preacher once received a warning from a now-deceased associate, Baloyi, for allegedly sleeping with another man’s wife in Dubai—suggesting a long-standing pattern of misconduct.
More troubling are allegations of spiritual manipulation. “He can send people to kill me today,” Ngwaru says, citing a climate of fear within JRM. “People are around him, but they are not happy.” WhatsApp groups allegedly shut down whenever dissenting opinions are raised. “This is not about bitterness,” Ngwaru insists. “It’s about accountability.”
A year ago, Chiwenga excommunicated Edmore Marange in a public notice accusing him of “strange conduct.” But insiders like Ngwaru now claim Marange was simply a victim of growing unrest within the church. “Marange could preach. You sent him to Rustenburg and Gomba,” he says, dismissing the church’s justification for the dismissal.
Ngwaru also decried Chiwenga’s doctrinal shift, particularly his endorsement of polygamy and degrading remarks about women who cannot bear sons. “The gospel has changed,” Ngwaru laments. “We were made to desert certain behaviours, now we have gone back to them.”
The fallout may be far from over. Chiwenga is reportedly preparing to release audio files in response, but the credibility of his ministry continues to erode. Former members are beginning to speak out, suggesting that the JRM is on the brink of spiritual collapse.
“This isn’t about one man anymore,” said one ex-member. “It’s about a movement that’s losing its soul.”
In a country where desperate citizens seek hope amid economic despair, the unchecked power of charismatic preachers remains a serious concern. As the veil lifts on Chiwenga’s alleged misconduct, the broader question arises: Who holds these men accountable when they stand above church, law, and conscience?
Harare – Finance Secretary George Guvamatanga failed to appear before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday, marking his second consecutive absence and prompting lawmakers to consider issuing summons to compel his attendance.
Kuwadzana MP Charlton Hwende, the committee’s chairperson, stated that Guvamatanga has been given a final opportunity to appear before the panel this Friday.
Failure to comply, Hwende warned, would result in immediate legal summons.
“We have give the secretary and his team a final chance to appear on Friday. We’re preparing summons through the office of the Clerk of Parliament, and if they don’t come, summons will be issued immediately on Friday,” Hwende said.
The committee also intends to summon finance minister Mthuli Ncube to address concerns regarding procedural irregularities in public financial management.
Monday’s session was meant to review the Auditor General’s 2023 annual report, with a particular focus on US$400 million in Treasury payments made directly to suppliers, bypassing relevant ministries.
Among the beneficiaries was Ren-Form CC, a South African firm controversially awarded contracts to supply election materials to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) without a competitive tender process.
South African financial records reveal that Ren-Form received over R1.2 billion from Zimbabwe’s Treasury, with R800 million allegedly funneled into accounts linked to Wicknell Chivayo, a businessman with political ties who has previously faced accusations of bribing officials to secure government contracts.
The committee has further demanded that Guvamatanga provide documentation on direct payments to: Fertilisers Seed Grain (FSG), Ziminya Dam Construction, Ventures Borehole & Exploration, Makomo Engineering, Semwa Dam, Nyika Kanengoni & Partners (a law firm representing ZEC), which received US$600,000.
Hwende emphasized that these transactions appear to violate the Public Finance Management Act, which mandates that supplier payments be processed by respective ministries in accordance with their budgetary allocations.
Instead, the finance ministry has centralized payments, raising allegations of favoritism and corruption, as Guvamatanga unilaterally determines payment prioritization.
By A Correspondent- One of the prominent leaders of the G40 Zanu PF faction that briefly pushed out the then vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2017, Shadreck Mashayamombe, has been readmitted to the party.
President Mnangagwa ordered both his readmission and a probe into what he described as illegal and factional expulsions within the ruling party.
Sources who attended the politburo meeting held last week said that Mnangagwa was incensed by what he called “clandestine” suspensions of party members without due process, accusing unnamed individuals of acting like enemies of the party.
The development comes amid growing tensions within the party’s provincial structures, particularly in Harare and Masvingo, ahead of internal elections set for next year.
G40 Faction Resurgence?
Shadreck Mashayamombe, once a prominent figure in the Generation 40 (G40) faction that backed former First Lady Grace Mugabe and opposed Mnangagwa’s ascendancy in 2017, had been suspended by the Harare provincial leadership led by Godwills Masimirembwa.
G40 was a powerful Zanu PF faction that emerged in the latter years of the Mugabe era. It was composed of younger, urban-based politicians loyal to Mugabe and his wife, Grace, who they saw as his successor. The faction clashed with Mnangagwa’s Lacoste faction, made up largely of liberation war veterans and military-aligned figures. The rivalry culminated in the 2017 military-assisted coup that ousted Robert Mugabe and catapulted Mnangagwa to power, leading to the purging and exile of many G40 leaders, including Saviour Kasukuwere, Jonathan Moyo, and Patrick Zhuwao.
Mashayamombe, a former Harare South MP, was among those sidelined but remained politically active. His re-emergence and Mnangagwa’s intervention signal a possible softening of stance toward some G40 elements, at least those willing to toe the current leadership’s line.
According to Zanu PF’s constitution, Mashayamombe’s status as a cell member means any disciplinary process against him should have been initiated at the branch level. However, the provincial leadership allegedly bypassed these internal procedures.
“The President demanded an investigation into who orchestrated these suspensions,” said a senior politburo member. “He emphasized that Mashayamombe brings value to the party and should not be a victim of factional rumours.”
Sources suggest Masimirembwa viewed Mashayamombe as a threat in the upcoming provincial elections, and the suspension was part of a broader strategy to neutralize political rivals.
Masimirembwa could not be reached for comment.
A Crackdown on Factionalism
Mnangagwa also reversed the expulsion of two members from Masvingo province, underscoring his disapproval of internal purges.
At a press conference following the politburo meeting, Zanu PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa confirmed the President’s strong stance on unity and due process.
“President Mnangagwa was very stern on the issue of expulsions. He believes this could destroy the party,” Mutsvangwa said.
“He does not tolerate clandestine suspensions and expulsions. Zanu PF is a revolutionary party rooted in the people, guided by the principle of leaving no one and no place behind.”
Mutsvangwa added that the party will now favour reprimands over expulsions in a bid to foster internal healing and avoid further divisions.
“Rather than removing members, the party opted for reprimands where necessary. This reflects the President’s leadership style — focused on strengthening the party from within,” Mutsvangwa said.
With next year’s provincial elections drawing closer, Mnangagwa’s move appears to be a calculated effort to consolidate unity within Zanu PF and rein in rogue elements within the provincial structures. However, observers note that the re-admission of G40-linked figures could spark renewed tensions within the deeply factionalised party.
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | A long-time former follower of Apostle Talent Chiwenga has issued a blistering public statement challenging the controversial preacher’s moral authority and questioning the integrity of his leadership over Jesus Revelation Ministries (JRM).
The man, who identifies himself on Facebook as Inno Ngwaru, released a counterattack in response to a three-hour-long sermon by Chiwenga targeting ex-pastor Edmore Marange. Ngwaru’s statement, raw and emotionally charged, not only defends Marange but delivers explosive allegations against Chiwenga—ranging from sexual misconduct and financial impropriety to manipulation, spiritual abuse, and hypocrisy.
“You Slept With Trifine, You Bought a House With Church Money”
Inno Ngwaru
Ngwaru accuses Chiwenga of abandoning the teachings he once upheld in favour of autocracy and personal indulgence. Among the most damning accusations, Ngwaru claims that the preacher had sexual relationships with multiple women in his inner circle, including a young woman named Trifine, whom he allegedly brought to South Africa.
“You slept with a young woman called Trifine, who you brought to South Africa… someone helps you and then you sleep with their daughter,” Ngwaru states. “The question is, is this right?”
He further alleges that Chiwenga misused church funds to acquire a personal residence. “Church money—you converted it to purchase a house for yourself,” Ngwaru declares, adding that dissenting voices within the church are either silenced or expelled.
“The Death of Rejoice Was an Opportunity”
In a deeply personal recollection, Ngwaru reflects on Chiwenga’s late wife, Rejoice Chiwenga, suggesting that her death marked a turning point in the preacher’s conduct and behaviour. He also implicates Chiwenga in a long-standing history of toxic relationships and personal betrayal, citing numerous personal encounters and testimonies from individuals close to the church.
He accuses Chiwenga of moral double standards: “When Chiwenga says a man must behave in this way, it is not the way he behaves… I was so involved in these things. In the formative stages I contributed big time.”
Ngwaru also alleges that Chiwenga was warned by one Baloyi, a now-deceased church associate, about repeated sexual misconduct—specifically sleeping with another man’s wife in Dubai.
“He Can Send People to Kill Me Today”
The former member accuses Chiwenga of bullying dissenters and building a fear-driven structure around his ministry. “He can send people to kill me today, but the important thing is these are the issues,” Ngwaru says. “People who are around you are not even happy.”
He claims many insiders are aware of the misconduct but remain silent due to fear or loyalty, stating: “There is no one who is holy… People are sitting on the fence right now. WhatsApp groups being shut down whenever they are opened.”
Ngwaru also questions Chiwenga’s treatment of other critics: “You said Nelson is a mad person. Now people watching you end up asking… if this is how you treat everyone who disagrees.”
Dismissal of Edmore Marange Revisited
The public fallout comes a year after Chiwenga dismissed his longtime aide, Edmore Marange, citing “strange conduct” and “personal endeavours” inconsistent with Christian leadership.
In “Public Notice 1 of 2024,” JRM formally excommunicated Marange. At the time, the church accused him of straying from “sound doctrine,” but critics said the expulsion coincided with growing unrest in the church over Chiwenga’s radical teachings and mounting scandals.
Ngwaru refutes the narrative that Marange was incompetent or unfaithful, asserting: “Those in the know they know—Marange could not preach? Marange preached. You sent him to Rustenberg and Gomba.”
Pattern of Allegations and Doctrinal Drift
Chiwenga has previously drawn backlash for his controversial teachings—such as advocating for polygamy and extramarital threesomes under the guise of biblical interpretation.
He once argued that a woman who fails to produce a male child should not object if her husband seeks another wife: “A woman who hasn’t borne a son owes her husband,” he said in one sermon.
Ngwaru says these sermons mark a complete departure from the moral code Chiwenga once enforced. “The gospel has changed,” he laments. “We were made to desert certain behaviours, now we have gone back to them.”
“This Fight is Deep”
In closing, Ngwaru declares that his statement was not motivated by bitterness but by a need for accountability: “I never wanted to be your enemy… What I am asking is just answer these things.”
He warns that this is only the beginning of a protracted reckoning: “This fight is going to be a bruising one. When I started these LIVES I did it knowing the consequences.”
Fallout
The new revelations threaten to further erode the already fragile credibility of Apostle Chiwenga and Jesus Revelation Ministries. While Chiwenga is expected to respond, likely with the release of alleged incriminating audio files as Ngwaru predicts, the internal unrest in the church appears to be escalating.
“This isn’t about one man anymore,” a former congregant told ZimEye. “It’s about a movement that’s losing its soul.”
As more voices emerge from within JRM, it remains to be seen whether Chiwenga can maintain control—or if his once-celebrated ministry will implode under the weight of scandal, dissent, and spiritual disillusionment.
By A Correspondent-Controversial businessman and convicted fraudster Wicknell Chivayo has resurfaced in the international spotlight after being named in the memoir of notorious British mercenary and former SAS officer Simon Francis Mann—a man once jailed for attempting to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea.
In Cry Havoc, his dramatic account of life in the shadows of global warfare, Mann describes sharing prison time with Chivayo, calling him “a smart chap.” However, this curious link between the flamboyant Zimbabwean tycoon and an international terrorist has since been quietly scrubbed from the public domain.
A since-deleted 2016 Sunday Mail article once sensationally claimed that Chivayo helped plot a hijacked plane escape for Mann from Zimbabwe’s Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison—an allegation that now sits on the boundary between fact and folklore.
Mann and 69 others were arrested on 7 March 2004 in Zimbabwe when their Boeing 727 was seized by security forces during a stop-off at Harare’s airport to be loaded with £100,000 worth of weapons and equipment.
This was the same time Chivayo was serving his fraud jail term.
Mann, who died last week at the age of 72, collapsed while exercising—an anticlimactic end to a life spent at the volatile intersection of money, militarism, and political subterfuge.
After serving in the British Army, Mann co-founded Sandline International, a private military firm notorious for murky operations in Angola, Sierra Leone, and Papua New Guinea. His name was cemented in African history with the 2004 “Wonga Coup”, a brazen plot to depose Equatorial Guinea’s longtime dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema and replace him with exiled politician Severo Moto Nsá.
Backed by high-level financiers—including Mark Thatcher, son of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—the mercenaries’ plot was unravelled when their Boeing 727 landed in Harare to refuel and collect weapons from Zimbabwe Defence Industries. It was a fatal miscalculation.
Zimbabwe’s feared Central Intelligence Organisation, operating at the peak of President Robert Mugabe’s authoritarian rule, arrested Mann and 64 others—mostly veterans of South Africa’s notorious 32 Buffalo Battalion—before they could leave the tarmac.
The botched coup became a diplomatic windfall for Mugabe, who leveraged the arrest to solidify Zimbabwe’s alliance with Equatorial Guinea. To this day, Zimbabwe remains one of Obiang’s few close African allies—a loyalty marked by Mnangagwa’s solo attendance at Obiang’s 2022 inauguration and the mysterious gifting of a mansion in Malabo to the Zimbabwean state.
While Mugabe’s spies were efficient in protecting a foreign dictator, they were equally ruthless in stifling internal dissent. The same intelligence services that busted an international coup have long been accused of abducting activists, torturing critics, and harassing journalists back home.
Chivayo’s alleged proximity to Mann adds yet another controversial layer to his checkered reputation—one marked by lavish spending, political patronage, and criminal convictions.
Mann would later be extradited to Equatorial Guinea’s infamous Black Beach Prison, notorious for its torture chambers and inhumane conditions.
The legacy of that failed coup still haunts regional diplomacy—and now, unexpectedly pulls Chivayo’s name back into the shadows of global intrigue.
While Mugabe’s regime is long gone, the machinery of surveillance and repression remains intact. And for citizens, the line between protector and persecutor continues to blur in a state where truth is a threat, and silence is often safer than speech.
By A Correspondent- notorious British mercenary and former SAS officer who once attempted to overthrow the government of Equatorial Guinea, Simon Francis Mann, has died.
He was 72.
Mann reportedly collapsed while exercising—an anticlimactic end for a man whose life was spent navigating the murky intersection of power, money, and militarism.
After his service in the British army, Mann co-founded Sandline International with fellow ex-Colonel Tim Spicer in 1996.
The private military company operated extensively in conflict zones such as Angola and Sierra Leone.
However, Sandline’s dealings weren’t always subtle.
Their contract in Papua New Guinea, which triggered the infamous Sandline Affair, exposed the emerging business of privatized warfare and the deep entanglements between Western interests and fragile post-colonial states.
Mann’s name became permanently etched in African history with the 2004 “Wonga Coup”, a daring plan to overthrow Teodoro Obiang Nguema, the long-ruling dictator of Equatorial Guinea.
The plan was as bold as it was reckless—an attempted coup financed by powerful interests, including Mark Thatcher, son of the late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
The plot aimed to install exiled politician Severo Moto Nsá as president in place of Nguema.
But fate, or perhaps hubris, led the conspirators to make a fatal logistical stop in Harare, Zimbabwe, to refuel their Boeing 727 and collect arms bought from Zimbabwe Defence Industries.
That decision changed everything.
Zimbabwe’s intelligence services under President Robert Mugabe, then at the height of his power, were swift and merciless.
Mann and 64 mercenaries—largely veterans of South Africa’s apartheid-era 32 Buffalo Battalion—were arrested before they could leave the tarmac.
The same intelligence machine that once violently suppressed domestic dissent—through abductions, torture, and surveillance—was remarkably alert and effective when it came to defending allies and interests abroad.
This operation became a feather in Mugabe’s cap. His intervention not only cemented a political alliance with Obiang Nguema—who has now ruled Equatorial Guinea since 1979—but also demonstrated the reach and efficiency of Zimbabwe’s secret services when defending the regime’s foreign policy interests.
Unfortunately, this same intelligence structure has historically been used to crush internal opposition and civil liberties at home, treating critical citizens not as compatriots but as enemies of the state.
Mann was sentenced to prison in Zimbabwe, where he was held at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison before being extradited to Black Beach Prison in Equatorial Guinea, a facility notorious for torture and inhumane conditions.
In his memoir, Mann mentions sharing time behind bars with Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, describing him as “a smart chap.”
A since-deleted Sunday Mail story from 2016 claimed that Chivayo even plotted to organize a hijacked plane to facilitate Mann’s escape—a story that now borders on folklore.
Though the coup was thwarted, its consequences continue to ripple through Zimbabwe’s foreign policy.
When Obiang Nguema was inaugurated for yet another seven-year term in December 2022, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was the only Southern African leader in attendance. Zimbabwe’s relationship with Equatorial Guinea remains unusually warm—thanks in large part to Mugabe’s timely intervention in 2004.
The Zimbabwean government was even gifted a luxurious mansion in Malabo, a diplomatic token that must now be protected from those known to convert state resources into personal assets.
The irony, of course, is not lost. Mugabe, who once spoke of democracy and liberation, presided over one of Africa’s most repressive intelligence networks—skilled at monitoring citizens, abducting activists, and crushing dissent.
While his spies acted swiftly to protect Obiang from mercenaries, they remained complicit in the systemic persecution of journalists, students, and opposition figures in Zimbabwe.
Interestingly, Obiang himself rose to power by executing his own uncle, the tyrannical Francisco Macías Nguema, in 1979.
Macías ruled Equatorial Guinea with brutal cruelty—so much so that, by comparison, even Mugabe’s own legacy of political violence and repression seems modest.
As some have said, “Mugabe couldn’t qualify to tie Macías’ shoes when it comes to diabolic politics.”
And yet, the difference may be in method, not intention.
Mugabe’s intelligence state was as paranoid as it was brutal—obsessed with controlling not just power, but truth itself.
For those who dared oppose the regime, Zimbabwe was and still is a place where the walls had ears, and the price of dissent was/is often paid in blood.
The United States plans to slash $555 million in contributions to the African Development Bank’s main aid fund, the African Development Fund (ADF), marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign aid policy under the Trump administration.
According to a senior official in Washington, D.C., the proposed cuts are part of a broader effort to “reassess and realign U.S. foreign assistance with core national interests.”
The official said, “The ADF does not reflect the strategic priorities of this administration moving forward. We’re focusing on bilateral initiatives that yield measurable results.”
A proposal sent to Congress outlines the administration’s intention to halt U.S. contributions to the ADF by 2026. The fund, which supports low-income African countries, is entering the final year of its current $8.9 billion, three-year funding cycle. In October 2024, African member countries had lobbied for a dramatic increase to $25 billion, a figure now in jeopardy.
The U.S., the fund’s second-largest donor since it began supporting the ADF in 1976, would leave a significant gap in the donor pool. While some other countries have scaled back, none have proposed such a steep withdrawal.
A source from the U.S. Treasury Department stated, “It’s time for other donor countries and institutions to step up. We’re not abandoning development efforts, but we are demanding more efficiency and burden-sharing.”
Alongside the ADF cut, the administration’s budget also calls for the closure.
MWOS remain top of the table with 23 points, holding a slim one-point lead over second-placed Scottland. Scottland climbed into contention after a convincing 2-0 victory over Simba Bhora, moving to 22 points and tightening the title race.
Despite the loss, Simba Bhora maintain third position with 19 points. Highlanders, following a 1-1 stalemate with FC Platinum, are just one point behind in fourth place with 18 points. TelOne and Ngezi Platinum Stars both sit on 17 points, occupying fifth and sixth places respectively as the mid-table battle intensifies.
At the bottom end, pressure continues to mount for Dynamos, Triangle United, and Kwekwe United. Dynamos’ 2-0 loss to Triangle United leaves them in 16th place on 8 points. Triangle, now also on 8 points, move up to 17th, while Kwekwe United remain anchored to the bottom with 7 points after falling 4-2 to Chicken Inn.
With only a few points separating the top contenders and the relegation fight heating up, the league remains finely balanced heading into the next round.
A young Zimbabwean journalist, Takudzwa Gift Washaya, has reportedly been kidnapped and severely assaulted in what is being described as a politically motivated attack. The Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CCC) confirmed the incident via a public statement issued on Tuesday morning.
According to the CCC, Washaya was abducted from his home in Sunningdale, Harare, by armed men driving a black Toyota GD6. He was allegedly injected with an unknown substance, violently beaten, and left with serious injuries.
Photos released by the party show the young journalist unconscious and visibly battered, with swelling and bruises on his face and body. The CCC said the assault stemmed from a false political accusation, though further details have not yet been released.
“We strongly condemn this behavior,” the party said in its statement. “Journalists must be protected, not targeted for doing their job.”
The attack has sparked outrage on social media, with human rights advocates and opposition leaders calling for an immediate investigation. Press freedom groups have also voiced concern, warning that such acts are part of a growing pattern of violence and intimidation against journalists in Zimbabwe.
As of this report, no arrests have been made and the identity of the attackers remains unknown. Washaya is reportedly receiving medical care for his injuries.
This incident adds to mounting fears over the safety of media professionals in the country, particularly those covering sensitive political matters.
A Harare woman has sought urgent protection from the courts after her ex-husband allegedly threatened to kill their child and take his own life — all because she plans to remarry just weeks after their divorce. The dramatic revelations unfolded in a packed courtroom, laying bare a disturbing case of post-divorce obsession, emotional abuse, and looming danger that has gripped the local community with fear.
A Harare man has reportedly threatened to kill his own child and take his life following the news that his ex-wife is planning to remarry just a month after their separation, a local court heard on Tuesday.
Kelly Mupani appeared before Harare Civil Court magistrate Meenal Narotam seeking a protection order against her former partner, Steven Kambeva, whom she accused of issuing death threats and emotionally tormenting her since their recent divorce.
Mupani told the court that Kambeva had been stalking her at her new residence, confronting her over her intention to marry another man, and threatening to harm their child in a bid to stop the wedding.
“He is failing to accept that things ended between us and he is disturbing me by coming to my new place of residence threatening to kill our child because he found out that I am planning on getting married again,” she told the court.
“It’s been almost a month now since we separated and he has been showing up at my house unannounced to insult me. He says he will stab our child with a knife and commit suicide afterwards,” she added.
Mupani pleaded with the court for protection, citing intense fear for both her life and her child’s safety.
In response, Kambeva denied the allegations, claiming he had never made such threats and had no objection to the issuance of a protection order. “She is lying before the court. I have never threatened her in any way or to kill our child. I have no issues with the court granting her the protection order,” he said.
Magistrate Narotam ruled in favour of Mupani, ordering Kambeva to cease visiting his ex-wife’s residence and to refrain from making any insults, threats, or contact with her going forward.
The matter highlights growing concerns over post-divorce domestic threats and the welfare of children in volatile separations. Police and child protection services are expected to monitor the situation.
Husband of Socialite Mai Jeremiah Breaks Silence on Sexual Assault Case
Harare – 12 May 2025
By Dorrothy Moyo | The husband of popular social media personality Mai Jeremiah has issued a heartfelt public statement confirming that his wife, real name Ashly, is a survivor of sexual assault and that the matter is now before the courts.
In the emotional note shared under the banner Ngoma Republic, he expressed deep frustration over the judgment and character attacks directed at his wife in the wake of the revelations.
“Indeed, my wife Ashly (Mai Jeremiah) was sexually violated, and the matter is before the courts,” he said. “I have noted with concern how many people have decided to judge and assassinate Ashly’s character based on the skits she makes… the person you see as Mai Jeremiah is a work character.”
The couple has been married for eight years and share three children. Describing Ashly as a loyal wife and mother, he rejected accusations that she could have been lured into compromising behaviour, stating that she had always rejected inappropriate advances from powerful individuals.
He added, “You could have hidden all this, but you decided to openly talk about it even though you knew it was going to negatively affect your career… Whether we win or lose just know that your husband and the whole family believe you.”
The statement has sparked widespread conversation across social media, as supporters rally behind the comedian amid growing calls for justice and accountability.
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By A Correspondent-President Emmerson Mnangagwa reversed the suspension of prominent G40-linked figure Shadreck Mashayamombe and ordered a probe into what he described as illegal and factional expulsions within the ruling party.
Sources who attended the politburo meeting held last week said that Mnangagwa was incensed by what he called “clandestine” suspensions of party members without due process, accusing unnamed individuals of acting like enemies of the party.
The development comes amid growing tensions within the party’s provincial structures, particularly in Harare and Masvingo, ahead of internal elections set for next year.
G40 Faction Resurgence?
Shadreck Mashayamombe, once a prominent figure in the Generation 40 (G40) faction that backed former First Lady Grace Mugabe and opposed Mnangagwa’s ascendancy in 2017, had been suspended by the Harare provincial leadership led by Godwills Masimirembwa.
G40 was a powerful Zanu PF faction that emerged in the latter years of the Mugabe era. It was composed of younger, urban-based politicians loyal to Mugabe and his wife, Grace, who they saw as his successor. The faction clashed with Mnangagwa’s Lacoste faction, made up largely of liberation war veterans and military-aligned figures. The rivalry culminated in the 2017 military-assisted coup that ousted Robert Mugabe and catapulted Mnangagwa to power, leading to the purging and exile of many G40 leaders, including Saviour Kasukuwere, Jonathan Moyo, and Patrick Zhuwao.
Mashayamombe, a former Harare South MP, was among those sidelined but remained politically active. His re-emergence and Mnangagwa’s intervention signal a possible softening of stance toward some G40 elements, at least those willing to toe the current leadership’s line.
According to Zanu PF’s constitution, Mashayamombe’s status as a cell member means any disciplinary process against him should have been initiated at the branch level. However, the provincial leadership allegedly bypassed these internal procedures.
“The President demanded an investigation into who orchestrated these suspensions,” said a senior politburo member. “He emphasized that Mashayamombe brings value to the party and should not be a victim of factional rumours.”
Sources suggest Masimirembwa viewed Mashayamombe as a threat in the upcoming provincial elections, and the suspension was part of a broader strategy to neutralize political rivals.
Masimirembwa could not be reached for comment.
A Crackdown on Factionalism
Mnangagwa also reversed the expulsion of two members from Masvingo province, underscoring his disapproval of internal purges.
At a press conference following the politburo meeting, Zanu PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa confirmed the President’s strong stance on unity and due process.
“President Mnangagwa was very stern on the issue of expulsions. He believes this could destroy the party,” Mutsvangwa said.
“He does not tolerate clandestine suspensions and expulsions. Zanu PF is a revolutionary party rooted in the people, guided by the principle of leaving no one and no place behind.”
Mutsvangwa added that the party will now favour reprimands over expulsions in a bid to foster internal healing and avoid further divisions.
“Rather than removing members, the party opted for reprimands where necessary. This reflects the President’s leadership style — focused on strengthening the party from within,” Mutsvangwa said.
With next year’s provincial elections drawing closer, Mnangagwa’s move appears to be a calculated effort to consolidate unity within Zanu PF and rein in rogue elements within the provincial structures. However, observers note that the re-admission of G40-linked figures could spark renewed tensions within the deeply factionalised party.
Harare man up for raping minister’s daughter and friend
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | A Harare man has been dragged to court on allegations of raping an intoxicated cabinet minister’s daughter and her friend.
The incident allegedly tool place on May 7 this year.
The suspect Prince Dzingai appeared before Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa who advised him to seek bail at the High Court.
It is alleged that on the day, the minister’s daughter her friend and Dzingai went to Robert Mugabe International Airport to drop her aunt around midday.
On their way the trio were drinking vodka.
After dropping the relative the three then decided to go to Dzingai’s house.
They wanted to return to the airport around 7pm to pick the minister’s wife.
“When they were going to the accused’s house the complainant was seated in the back seat as Dzingai allegedly encouraged her to drink more beer so that she would not be sad,” reads court papers.
When they reached Dzingai’s house, she was already drunk.
Dzingai allegedly kept on en couraging her to drink more until she became excessively drunk.
The court heard Dzingai then told the complainant that he liked her.
The three went out to buy some brandy and an energy drink which Dzingai allegedly spiked.
“She noticed it had a funny taste.”
“The complainant then went blank but she remembers going to the toilet to change her pad.
“The complainant remembers that she saw the accused on top of her her,” further reads court papers.
Prosecutor Shambudzeni Fungura further alleged that Dzingai took off the complainant’s skirt and underwear.
The complainant allegedly told Dzingai that she was on her periods but he didn’t care.
It is alleged that she raped the minister’s daughter twice and also her friend twice.
ANALYSIS: How Much More of Zimbabwe’s Land Was Bartered in Mnangagwa’s Latest Belarus Visit?
By Correspondent | ZimEye | 12 May 2025
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s latest state visit to Belarus, as proudly announced on his official page, rekindles memories of controversial land-for-deals diplomacy that has defined much of his foreign policy in recent years. While the post paints a picture of “deepened collaboration” between Zimbabwe and Belarus, many Zimbabweans are asking a sharper question: what did Mnangagwa give away this time?
The 2019 Precedent: Buses for a Province
In 2019, Mnangagwa’s government struck a deal with Belarus in which an estimated 700 ZUPCO buses were delivered — in return for land allocations reportedly equivalent to the size of Mutare. While officials claimed it was a development partnership, insiders and land rights experts widely condemned the deal as a monumental betrayal of national assets for short-term optics.
I have arrived in Minsk, Belarus, for a State Visit, where I was warmly received by Deputy Prime Minister Karankevich Viktor Mikhailovich, Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov Maxim Vladimirovich, and senior officials from both governments. This visit reaffirms the strong relationship between Zimbabwe and Belarus. I look forward to fruitful engagements that will further deepen collaboration. #Zimbabwe #Belarus #StateVisit
It didn’t stop there. In the same period, Mnangagwa infamously offered U.S. President Donald Trump a chunk of Victoria Falls’ ancestral land — a gesture that had no economic logic and reeked of desperation for foreign approval.
Carbon Credits or Carbon Crimes?
In the years since, thousands more hectares have been leased or granted to Gulf-based firms under the label of “carbon credit” projects — schemes that critics argue are nothing more than disguised land grabs. These arrangements often operate without parliamentary approval or transparency, placing critical ecological and cultural zones under foreign control for decades.
The Al Jazeera Sting
In 2021, Mnangagwa was exposed in the Al Jazeera Gold Mafia investigation where he and his associates nearly traded more of Victoria Falls for vague promises from undercover journalists posing as investors. That attempt, halted only by media exposure, highlighted a worrying pattern: land for loyalty, land for illusions of investment, land for nothing.
What Did Minsk Get This Time?
While no official figures have yet been released from the current Belarus visit, the pattern is too familiar to ignore. Based on previous transactions — such as the 700 buses exchanged for land — one might reasonably estimate that another 10,000 to 20,000 hectares could have quietly changed hands behind closed doors in Minsk.
That’s nearly twice the size of Harare. At an estimated commercial land value of US$3,000 per hectare (a conservative figure in Victoria Falls or eastern Zimbabwe), this means a potential transfer of assets worth US$30–60 million could have occurred — in return for yet another token infrastructure promise, like tractors or fire engines.
A Country for Sale?
The optics of Mnangagwa’s photo-op in Minsk are clear: smiling faces, waving flags, and words like “collaboration.” But behind the curtains, Zimbabweans must ask: what price is their land paying for these trips? In a nation where poverty is deepening and services are collapsing, the giveaway of ancestral and national lands to foreign interests — often for peanuts — is not collaboration. It’s surrender.
The true cost of this visit may only be known years from now — when generations find they have no land left to call their own.
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A History of Controversial Land Deals
1. 2019 Belarus Deal:
In 2019, Mnangagwa’s administration reportedly transferred land equivalent to the size of Mutare—approximately 16,700 hectares—to Belarus in exchange for 700 ZUPCO buses. However, reports indicate that many of these buses have since broken down, raising questions about the value and sustainability of the deal.
2. Victoria Falls Offer to Trump:
Mnangagwa publicly offered land near Victoria Falls to then-U.S. President Donald Trump for the construction of a golf course, aiming to attract foreign investment. This move was met with criticism, as it involved offering a national park area rich in wildlife to a foreign leader.
3. Carbon Credit Agreements:
In 2023, Zimbabwe entered into a deal with UAE-based company Blue Carbon, granting them conservation rights over 7.5 million hectares of forest land—about 20% of the country’s landmass—for carbon credit projects. While the deal was touted to bring in $1.5 billion, concerns have been raised about the lack of transparency and the actual benefits to local communities.
4. Al Jazeera’s 2021 Investigation:
An undercover investigation by ZimEye and Al Jazeera in 2021 revealed that Mnangagwa’s ambassador-at-large, Uebert Angel, offered to facilitate the laundering of millions of dollars through gold smuggling schemes. The investigation highlighted the potential for high-level corruption and misuse of national resources.
Estimating the Impact of the Latest Belarus Visit
While specific details of the recent Belarus visit remain undisclosed, historical patterns suggest the possibility of further land concessions. If we consider the 2019 deal as a benchmark—where approximately 16,700 hectares were exchanged for buses—it is plausible that similar or larger tracts of land could have been involved in the latest agreements.
Assuming a conservative estimate of 20,000 hectares at an average land value of $3,000 per hectare, the potential value of land exchanged could be around $60 million. However, without transparency and official disclosures, the exact figures remain speculative.
Visualizing the Land Allocations
To better understand the scale and distribution of these land deals, the following map provides a visual representation:
Note: The map illustrates Zimbabwe’s geographical layout, including major cities and regions. Specific land deal locations are not marked due to the lack of publicly available detailed information.
The recurring theme of trading significant portions of Zimbabwe’s land for foreign investments with questionable returns raises concerns about the long-term implications for national sovereignty and economic stability. As these deals often lack transparency and public consultation, there is a growing need for accountability and scrutiny to ensure that the nation’s resources are managed in the best interest of its citizens.
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Ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s 4–2 loss to Borussia Dortmund over the weekend, Xabi Alonso confirmed he will step down as head coach at the end of the current season. The former Spanish international has long been linked with a return to Real Madrid, where he enjoyed a successful stint as a player.
According to renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Alonso has now reached a full agreement to become Real Madrid’s next head coach. He is expected to sign a contract that runs through 2028 and will take over from current manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.
Alonso took the reins at Leverkusen in October 2022 and led the club to a historic domestic double in his first full season. Despite their upcoming fixture against Mainz, Leverkusen are guaranteed a second-place finish in the Bundesliga, trailing only champions Bayern Munich.
Zimbabwe’s Parliament is facing mounting criticism after it emerged that legislators are owed over US$600,000 in unpaid sitting allowances, a backlog that stretches across eight months.
A government source confirmed on Monday that economic turmoil and delays in funding processes have left Members of Parliament without their entitled payments. Legislators, who are supposed to receive US$75 per sitting, say the failure to disburse their allowances is affecting their ability to meet basic financial obligations.
“The country’s legislators are owed over US$600,000 in unpaid sitting allowances spanning over the last eight months,” the source revealed. “Many MPs are now failing to meet their obligations such as paying their bills and utilities.”
The delays have sparked discontent among lawmakers, some of whom argue that the financial strain is compromising their ability to serve effectively. Although Parliament has not issued an official statement, internal discussions suggest that the crisis is linked to broader economic challenges affecting public sector financing.
Analysts warn that unless the issue is resolved urgently, it could disrupt legislative work and morale within Parliament.
The matter is expected to feature prominently in upcoming parliamentary debates.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s busy international travel schedule shows no sign of slowing down, as he clocked more hours in the air this past week with back-to-back visits to Russia and Belarus.
Fresh off a visit to Moscow, Mnangagwa landed in Minsk, Belarus, on Sunday for an official state visit aimed at deepening trade and political ties.
According to a government statement, “The President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Minsk, Belarus for an official visit.
He was welcomed by the Belarus Deputy Prime Minister Mr Karankevich Viktor Mikhailovich, Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov Maxim, and several Zimbabwean government ministers, as well as Zimbabwe’s consular Zingman Alexander and young Zimbabwean students studying in Belarus.”
The statement added, “The President’s visit is packed as the two countries scale up trade relations, capitalising on excellent political relations between the two republics.”
While the government promotes the trip as a strategic diplomatic and economic engagement, critics have questioned the timing and value of Mnangagwa’s frequent international travels, especially given the country’s mounting domestic challenges.
Zimbabwe continues to struggle with a deteriorating healthcare system, inflation, and widespread poverty. Many see the President’s travels as out of touch with the lived realities of ordinary citizens.
“Let’s hope Mnangagwa is seeking support to boost the ailing health system,” said Stephen Sarkozy Chuma, former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youth assembly spokesperson. “Our hospitals are underfunded, doctors are leaving the country, and people can’t even access basic treatment.”
While the outcomes of the Belarus visit remain to be seen, pressure is growing for Mnangagwa to prioritise pressing issues at home amid criticism that his globetrotting comes with little benefit to struggling Zimbabweans.
Controversial businessman and ZANU PF-linked tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has once again sparked public outrage after posting a picture of himself wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the letter “B,” boasting of his wealth while millions of Zimbabweans continue to endure economic hardship.
In a statement shared on his social media platforms over the weekend, Chivayo wrote: “OUTBOUND… Take note the ‘B’ is for the inevitable BILLIONAIRE status that’s coming my way AGAINST ALL ODDS… Maka tangirwa ne dare REGERAI VAKOMANA…”
The message, filled with bravado, suggested that Chivayo believes his rise to immense wealth is unstoppable and immune to public scrutiny or criticism.
His comments have struck a nerve with many Zimbabweans who are grappling with soaring inflation, unemployment, and a deteriorating healthcare system. With the cost of living rising daily and basic services in decline, Chivayo’s flamboyant display of wealth has been widely condemned as insensitive and out of touch.
A political analyst said, “Chivayo’s comments reflect the arrogance of elites who benefit from state-linked contracts while ordinary citizens can’t even afford bread or access decent medical care.”
Many critics also accuse Chivayo of flaunting ill-gotten wealth, gained through opaque government deals, including controversial energy contracts that have yielded little in terms of results but reportedly paid out millions.
“People are suffering, and instead of showing humility or social responsibility, he’s out here bragging about billions,” one social media user wrote in response.
“It’s not just tone-deaf—it’s provocative.”
Despite mounting criticism, Chivayo appears unfazed and defiant, implying that no force or authority can derail his path to wealth and status.
His post ended with a bold message to critics: “Regerai vakomana”
As Zimbabweans continue to question the source and purpose of such extravagant displays of wealth, calls are growing for greater transparency and accountability from those who profit while the rest of the nation struggles.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s busy international travel schedule shows no sign of slowing down, as he clocked more hours in the air this past week with back-to-back visits to Russia and Belarus.
Fresh off a visit to Moscow, Mnangagwa landed in Minsk, Belarus, on Sunday for an official state visit aimed at deepening trade and political ties.
According to a government statement, “The President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Minsk, Belarus for an official visit.
He was welcomed by the Belarus Deputy Prime Minister Mr Karankevich Viktor Mikhailovich, Foreign Minister Ryzhenkov Maxim, and several Zimbabwean government ministers, as well as Zimbabwe’s consular Zingman Alexander and young Zimbabwean students studying in Belarus.”
The statement added, “The President’s visit is packed as the two countries scale up trade relations, capitalising on excellent political relations between the two republics.”
While the government promotes the trip as a strategic diplomatic and economic engagement, critics have questioned the timing and value of Mnangagwa’s frequent international travels, especially given the country’s mounting domestic challenges.
Zimbabwe continues to struggle with a deteriorating healthcare system, inflation, and widespread poverty. Many see the President’s travels as out of touch with the lived realities of ordinary citizens.
“Let’s hope Mnangagwa is seeking support to boost the ailing health system,” said Stephen Sarkozy Chuma, former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) youth assembly spokesperson. “Our hospitals are underfunded, doctors are leaving the country, and people can’t even access basic treatment.”
While the outcomes of the Belarus visit remain to be seen, pressure is growing for Mnangagwa to prioritise pressing issues at home amid criticism that his globetrotting comes with little benefit to struggling Zimbabweans.
Zimbabwe’s opposition leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa, has expressed deep concern over the country’s worsening healthcare system, calling for urgent reforms and visionary leadership to restore dignity and efficiency to the nation’s hospitals.
In a statement released on Monday, Chamisa emphasized that hospitals should serve as sanctuaries of healing and rejuvenation rather than symbols of decay and neglect. He painted a hopeful vision of modernized healthcare institutions, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, positioning Zimbabwe as a potential hub for medical tourism in Africa.
“Just imagine our hospitals being equipped with the latest technologies and modern equipment. Our hospitals being places of healing and revitalization,” Chamisa wrote. He stressed that achieving first-class health facilities is not a technical impossibility but a leadership imperative. “The tone is set at the top. A country takes the shape of its leadership,” he added.
Chamisa’s remarks come amid a protracted crisis in Zimbabwe’s public healthcare sector, characterized by underfunded hospitals, chronic drug shortages, and the mass exodus of medical professionals seeking better working conditions abroad. For many Zimbabweans, accessing basic healthcare remains a daily struggle, with dilapidated facilities and understaffing compounding the challenges.
The opposition leader believes that with the right leadership and political will, Zimbabwe can transform its ailing health sector into one of excellence. “Zimbabwe will be known for medical tourism. We will be renowned as a healing nation. Yes, a healthy nation and a healed people. It’s possible. We will do it,” he asserted, using the hashtag #JustImagine to rally support for his vision.
Chamisa’s call highlights the growing frustration among citizens and civic leaders over the state of public services in Zimbabwe, particularly as healthcare becomes increasingly inaccessible to the poor. His statement is both a critique of the current administration’s management and a rallying cry for a new path forward—one that places health and human dignity at the forefront of national priorities.
A disturbing incident unfolded in Beitbridge when a police officer allegedly assaulted a till operator with a beer bottle over a dispute about change for a US$20 note. Ziggie Khonzani, a 32-year-old police officer, has been charged with attempted murder following the violent attack on Valentine Venge, a 27-year-old till operator.
The incident occurred on Monday night at a local restaurant, where Khonzani attempted to purchase groceries worth US$3. Venge informed Khonzani that he didn’t have change for the US$20 note.
Khonzani allegedly tried to increase his purchase to US$5 and then US$10, but Venge suggested they look for change elsewhere.
In a shocking display of aggression, Khonzani smashed the beer bottle on Venge’s head, causing serious injuries to his ear and lower jaw. Venge was rushed to Beitbridge District Hospital for medical attention.
Khonzani appeared before Beitbridge regional magistrate Charity Maphosa on Wednesday, facing charges of attempted murder.
The incident has raised concerns about the behavior and accountability of law enforcement officers in the community.
In a fresh diplomatic embarrassment, Zimbabwe’s Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s wife, Minnie Baloyi, has stirred public outrage after repeating an awkward public moment during a state visit —just last year seen tossing what appears to be litter on a red carpet while being received by French President Emmanuel Macron on 24 July 2024. The resurfaced video clip, now going viral across African social media platforms, shows Baloyi casually discarding a piece of paper or tissue as she curtsies in front of Macron.
This past week she is publicly rubbishing requests for the plight of patients in hospitals.
Minnie Baloyi in under one year
The incident has reawakened fierce criticism around the VP’s wife, with Zimbabweans recalling past episodes of protocol blunders, while this time attaching the issue to deeper societal wounds — including the unresolved fate of Marry Mubaiwa, the estranged ex-wife of Chiwenga and mother of his children, who has been kept from them for six years.
Social media commentator Chapman Tavapatsa Mandaza added fuel to the fire on May 9, 2025, writing under a post by Baloyi:
“While you are still in Europe, tour their hospitals and bring the ideas home. God will appreciate more than visiting Vatican, anoshanda acho ochofa nekushaya basics.”
In response, Minnie Baloyi downplayed her public role, saying:
“I don’t have a say in any ministry because I don’t have a government office or mandate whatsoever. I’m just a wife to my husband, period.”
But many aren’t buying it. Critics argue that Baloyi can’t hide behind the “just a wife” label while parading on international red carpets, receiving diplomatic courtesies, and influencing public narratives at home.
“Is this the role model for Marry Mubaiwa’s children?” asked one user in a trending post. “Six years without their mother, and this is the conduct they witness from the woman who replaced her?”
The symbolism of littering on a red carpet — a place meant to showcase diplomacy, order, and pride — has drawn comparisons to the political decay and ethical rot that many Zimbabweans believe now defines their leadership.
As the video circulates, one thing is clear: Minnie Baloyi is no longer just a private spouse. Her actions are being scrutinized on a national and international scale — and they are not going unnoticed.
By Political Reporter –Zanu PF’s internal power struggles are spilling into the open, with mounting evidence that the ruling party is rigging its own primary elections to sideline rivals and consolidate factional control ahead of crucial by-elections.
The party has nullified the results of its Insiza North primary election held on May 3, 2025, citing failure “to meet the minimum accepted standards.” The move, announced by provincial chairperson Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, has exposed deepening factional tensions within the ruling party and confirmed what many have long suspected: Zanu PF’s expertise in electoral manipulation is now being turned inward in the absence of a strong external opposition.
Matabeleland South Youth League chairperson Moses Langa, who won the contest with 2,478 votes, now finds his victory under threat. He had outpaced several contenders, including Delani Moyo (1,564 votes) and Dr Qhubani Moyo (983 votes), among others. However, insiders allege that the primary was marred by procedural violations and behind-the-scenes manoeuvring by rival camps fighting for dominance in the post-Mugabe Zanu PF.
Similar chaos has gripped Masvingo province, where senior officials face a storm of allegations following the April 16 primaries. A petition lodged on April 26, 2025, accuses provincial secretary for commissariat Brian Munyoro and Chiredzi District DDC PC Daniel Mawere of stuffing pre-filled ballot boxes to rig the vote in favour of Austin Phikelele in Chiredzi East’s Ward 4. Phikelele emerged the winner with 633 votes.
The petition—signed by Fanuel Mhlatiwa, Philemon Muvhundi, Onias Makuni, and Nadia Chirhomo—details a brazen subversion of democratic processes. Witnesses reported agents exiting polling stations during voting, the smuggling in of marked ballot papers, and a suspiciously shortened voting period from 11 am to 2 pm, which saw hundreds of voters turned away.
Critics say the rushed vote was designed to accommodate party leaders who wanted to attend the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), undermining the rights of party supporters and candidates alike.
When contacted, Munyoro deflected responsibility, citing party protocol, while provincial chairperson Rabson Mavhenyengwa claimed ignorance of the petition and questioned why complainants approached the media instead of the party structures.
The Chiredzi East scandal, combined with the reversal of the Insiza North results, reflects broader cracks in Zanu PF as rival factions—aligned variously with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga—scramble to place loyalists in strategic constituencies. Analysts warn that the primary elections have effectively become battlegrounds for factional supremacy, with outcomes manipulated to weaken internal challengers ahead of the 2028 general election.
“The rigging we’re seeing is not just about winning a seat—it’s about securing control of the party machinery,” said a senior Zanu PF insider. “Every ward, every constituency has become a proxy war.”
The internal contestation has overshadowed preparations for the June 28 by-elections, triggered by the death of Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga and the expulsion of Gutu East MP Benjamin Ganyiwa. While Langa was initially announced as the Insiza North candidate and Zvarevashe Masvingise as the Gutu East nominee, the internal disputes cast doubt over both selections.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), already under fire for its handling of the controversial 2023 elections, is now under renewed scrutiny. Civil society groups and opposition parties fear that the culture of electoral fraud within Zanu PF could spill over into national contests, with ZEC again complicit in protecting ruling party interests.
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and other opposition outfits are expected to contest the upcoming polls, but sustained arrests of their leaders, harassment of activists, and a closing democratic space suggest they face an uphill battle.
By A Correspondent- In a scene straight out of a Hollywood thriller, armed robbers stormed the popular Crystal Lounge over the weekend, locking terrified patrons inside, seizing phones, and turning the quiet nightspot into a full-blown hostage drama.
According to stunned witnesses, chaos broke out late Saturday night when gun-wielding men burst into the lounge, rounded up staff and guests, and barricaded them inside. In a twist of fate, one employee who had slipped away to the toilet managed to alert authorities—triggering a dramatic response from armed police, the canine unit, and ambulances.
Six panicked hostages were freed after law enforcement breached the building. Some officers reportedly scaled the roof and fired warning shots into the night sky, hoping to flush out the gunmen hiding inside.
The area around Robert Mugabe Road and 10th Avenue was cordoned off in anticipation of a possible gun battle. But just as tension peaked, the operation fizzled into an eerie anticlimax: no gunmen, no shootout—just silence. Police packed up and quietly retreated from the scene.
“There are no indications of any arrests,” said sources close to the operation. “It’s likely the suspects slipped away during the confusion.”
In a bizarre add-on to the mystery, police confirmed foiling a separate robbery attempt at a nearby sports bar earlier that morning—only to discover the would-be bandit was brandishing a toy gun.
As for Crystal Lounge, it’s back in civilian hands, but the atmosphere remains tense. With no suspects in custody and police tight-lipped, the night of terror has left more questions than answers.
An official statement from law enforcement is still pending. The robbers, it seems, have vanished into the shadows—for now.
By Business Reporter – WestProp Holdings Limited CEO Ken Sharpe has once again positioned himself at the forefront of Zimbabwe’s property development industry, announcing a landmark partnership with the global hospitality giant Radisson Group to develop the country’s first-ever Radisson-branded serviced apartments.
The project, located within the luxurious Millennium Heights development in Harare, will deliver high-end accommodation and premium amenities, raising the bar for the capital’s hospitality and real estate sectors.
“This development will not only attract tourists and business travelers but also provide a unique opportunity for investors to own a piece of this luxury property,” Sharpe said. “By partnering with Radisson Group, we are confident the management deal will benchmark luxury for hospitality in Harare.”
The Radisson serviced apartments, now officially approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ), also mark WestProp’s entry into the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) space. Sharpe revealed plans to list the REIT on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), adding a new investment avenue for both local and foreign investors.
Through a collaboration with Nhoro Asset Management Pvt Ltd, investors can acquire units in the development from as little as US$500. Benefits include an 8% guaranteed annual rental income, access to luxury amenities, and discounted accommodation rates for unit holders.
“This is a regulated, safe investment structure,” Sharpe said, noting that Kreston Trustees will manage the interests of unit holders to ensure transparency and security.
Industry analysts say the development is set to contribute significantly to economic growth, job creation, and Harare’s reputation as a high-end destination.
“The Radisson serviced apartments will be a game-changer for the city’s hospitality industry and a testament to WestProp’s commitment to delivering exceptional world-class projects,” Sharpe added.
The project cements Sharpe’s reputation as a visionary in Zimbabwe’s real estate sector, spearheading developments that fuse international standards with local opportunities.
A photograph of President Emmerson Mnangagwa awkwardly handling a firearm during a foreign ceremony in Belarus has gone viral, with firearm experts saying that such gun handling causes accidental discharges (AD).
The way Mnangagwa handles the gun in the viral image also rekindles longstanding doubts about his liberation war credentials, particularly in light of recent remarks by a respected war veteran.
The image, taken in what appears to be a ceremonial setting involving Russian officials, shows Mnangagwa gripping an assault rifle with his finger near the trigger, in a crowded room of dignitaries. His posture and orientation of the weapon appear inconsistent with basic firearm safety protocols, raising both security concerns and symbolic questions about the legacy he claims to represent.
A Dangerous Grip—What’s Wrong with This Image?
Experts and veterans alike have pointed out three glaring violations of standard firearm safety: • Finger on the trigger: A basic error for any trained fighter; it breaks Rule #1 of gun safety. • Unclear muzzle direction: The barrel isn’t pointed toward the ground or a clearly safe zone. • Unvetted handling: There’s no visual assurance the weapon was decommissioned or cleared.
The ceremonial context doesn’t negate the optics. In fact, for a head of state—especially one claiming liberation war credentials—such visual missteps are symbolic red flags.
Karen Kazingizi: “Mnangagwa Never Fought in the Liberation Struggle”
This incident has taken on sharper political meaning following a 2019 press conference bold statement by Cde Karen Kazingizi, a seasoned former guerrilla combatant.
“Emmerson Mnangagwa didn’t fight in the liberation struggle,” Kazingizi recently declared. “He was only handpicked by Robert Mugabe to displace and divide real fighters.”
Her comment, widely shared across veteran networks, reflects deepening rifts within ZANU PF’s liberation war generation, many of whom believe Mnangagwa has falsely projected himself as a wartime field commander when in fact he served in administrative or intelligence-support roles outside the combat zones.
A senior male war veteran advised ZimEye on Sunday saying, “It is the shoulder that holds it in position.
“You can not hold a gun like that. The hand will be pushed away or injured.”
Freedom Fighter or Political Infiltrator?
Mnangagwa has long used the rhetoric of war heroism to fortify his image. His infamous nickname “The Crocodile” has been marketed as a symbol of wartime resilience. But critics argue it stems more from post-war political maneuvering and internal purges than any battlefield command.
Kazingizi’s statement, now paired with this firearm gaffe, presents a visual metaphor of someone performing the image of a soldier—without the grounding of real frontline experience.
Symbolism Matters
In a post-conflict society like Zimbabwe, where legitimacy is still tied to liberation narratives, optics such as this are not benign. Weaponry is sacred in war veteran culture—a symbol of sacrifice, discipline, and memory. Mishandling it, especially on a foreign stage, is not just a technical error—it’s a political affront.
Final Thought
Mnangagwa may have held a gun in Moscow, but questions remain: Did he ever hold one in Chimurenga? Did he ever fire it in the name of Zimbabwe’s liberation—or only in pursuit of power?
The gun is symbolic—but as veterans like Kazingizi remind the nation, symbols must be earned, not posed with.-ZimEye.
Prophet Andrew Wutaunashe’s Tswana girlfriend yesterday oozed sweat as she tried to read a Bible verse that condemns adultery, and works of the flesh she’s been involved with the married father of six, that’s caused President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s prophet’s church to split into two factions.👇
Prophet Andrew Wutaunashe’s Tswana girlfriend yesterday oozed sweat as she tried to read a Bible verse that condemns adultery, and works of the flesh she’s been involved with the married father of six, that’s caused President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s prophet’s church to split into… pic.twitter.com/XlUCFSMARH
The government has announced that tough new measures will soon be introduced to crack down on reckless driving. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe made the announcement while addressing Parliament last week, signaling a shift toward the use of modern technology to enforce road rules.
“Mutemo mutsva urikuuya uye watosvika,” said Minister Kazembe, indicating that a new law is already in place or imminent. “Pane kuti napurisa anyangire pama robots now kwakuiswa camera’s inobata mhosva dzose dzepa road,” he added, explaining that instead of relying solely on police officers at intersections, surveillance cameras have now been installed to monitor all traffic offenses.
These offenses include running red lights, illegal lane crossings, and failure to stop at designated points. “Ukapinda red robot, crossing ma lines asingatenderwi, kusamira Pama stop lights etc. Kana camera yabata izvi mhosva dzako unodziwana pauchada kunoisa mutero wemota,” said the Minister, making it clear that any violations captured by the cameras will be recorded and presented to motorists when they go to renew their vehicle licenses.
He concluded by commending the move: “We applaud the government for such efforts.”
The new measures are expected to bring greater accountability among drivers and significantly reduce traffic offenses, with authorities relying more on digital evidence and less on physical presence.
In a heartwarming reunion that brought back cherished memories of Zimbabwean football glory days, former Warriors and CAPS United teammates Brian “Marcopolo” Badza and Cephas Chimedza reconnected in Amsterdam this past weekend—17 years after they last saw each other.
The emotional meet-up marked the first time the two former football stars had been together since 2007, when both were actively playing and representing Zimbabwe on the international stage.
“After 17 years, I finally reunited with my friend today,” Badza shared in a touching statement on Saturday. “The last time we saw each other was in 2007. It was such a beautiful moment, full of memories and emotion.”
The reunion was made even more special as Badza also met Chimedza’s daughter for the first time. “I also had the joy of meeting his daughter for the first time. Truly priceless,” he added. “I’m sharing a few photos we took to remember this special day.”
The two footballers, once fan favorites at CAPS United and key players in Zimbabwe’s national team, spent time reminiscing about their playing days and catching up on life since their careers took them in different directions.
Their reunion serves as a reminder of the enduring friendships forged through sport—bonds that distance and time cannot easily break.
Eunor Guti’s Sunday Sermon Turns Into Plea for Loyalty After Chivayo’s “Gift” Granting — But No Word Against Corruption
By A Correspondent | ZimEye | HARARE – Apostle Eunor Guti, widow of the late ZAOGA founder Ezekiel Guti, spent her Sunday sermon passionately urging members not to leave the church — but said nothing to denounce the multimillion-dollar “gift” she received from convicted fraudster Wicknell Chivayo, a man widely viewed as the public face of Zimbabwe’s looting elite.
Instead of publicly rejecting the US$250,000 in cash and 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser that Chivayo paraded online as an offering to the church matriarch, Guti broke into songs of unity, quoted scripture, and likened internal conflict to demonic attacks, all while strategically avoiding the elephant in the sanctuary: her acceptance of a gift tainted by state-enabled corruption.
“Bind us together, Lord,” she chanted repeatedly, launching into a prolonged call for church members to remain in the institution. “Don’t go out of the church,” she urged, even comparing congregants who feel offended to cockroaches wrongly blaming the book that crushed them — a metaphor critics now say cleverly shifts attention from corrupt leadership to personal bitterness.
Eunor Guti
Not once in her more than 90-minute address did Apostle Guti acknowledge that Chivayo — the man offering her luxury and cash — is under investigation by South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Unit over R1 billion in diverted public funds. Nor did she mention Chivayo’s many failed tenders in Zimbabwe, from the undelivered Gwanda Solar Project to the controversial ZEC ballot tender.
In fact, her silence on the source of the wealth she just received speaks volumes. Instead of taking a Biblical stand — as Christ did when he called out hypocrites and chased money changers from the temple — Guti chose vague spiritual platitudes.
“We do not wrestle against flesh and blood,” she said, arguing that the real enemy is not people, but unseen forces. For some observers, this was an implicit defense — softening criticism toward visible perpetrators like Chivayo by making spiritual generalizations that shield individuals from accountability.
In doing so, Guti sent a loud message: The church will not confront looters. It will bless them with praise and protect them with scripture.
Compare this to prophetic figures like Thomas Mapfumo, who publicly rejected Chivayo’s attempted bribery. While Mapfumo called out “blood money” for what it is, Guti opened the pulpit to a choreographed service soaked in worship and carefully worded unity messaging — but void of ethical clarity.
Nowhere was Jesus’ command to “hate evil” echoed. Nowhere was Paul’s demand for holiness in leadership reflected. Instead, the congregation was told to stay in the church, forgive offenses, and avoid fighting “books” — a spiritual sleight of hand that critics say amounts to protecting the powerful.
In the end, while the car key may have been quietly taken, Guti’s microphone on Sunday was loud — loud in loyalty messaging, but silent on corruption. The result? A sermon that functioned more as an endorsement of Wicknell Chivayo than a defense of God’s truth.
Eunor Guti Full Speech – Complete with Section Headers
1. Worship and Opening Invocation
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with cause that cannot be broken… …We glorify Your holy name in Jesus name. Amen, Hallelujah, Amen, amen, amen.
2. Church Identity and Greeting
Amen, the joy and a blessing to be here… …I don’t know what to say. I’ve seen so many exciting things here.
3. Tribute to Apostle Guti and His Legacy Using Wicknell Chivayo’s Car Donation Words
Oh, our father gave us a big God… …He was demonstrating to us what the kind of seed that God had put in him…
4. Godliness, Holiness, and Philippians 4:9
We speak a lot about legacy… …then we will say truly we are carrying the legacy of our father.
5. Spiritual Warfare: Ephesians 6 and the “Cockroach” Analogy
He says here a lot of things, of course… …the one who has lifted the book is the messenger of the devil, and not flesh and blood.
6. Forgiveness and Restoration
I’m not going to change today… …But the one who was holding the book is the one we need to conquer—through the Word of God.
7. Soul Winning and Evangelism Testimonies
Resist the enemy in time of evil… …And now they are in church—enjoying the God our father gave us. Hallelujah.
8. Correction in the Church and False Offense
God gave us—or put us in—a very good church… …The legacy tells us: Continue with this love. So that many people can come. Hallelujah!
9. Final Blessings, Legacy Charge, and Benediction
I will have the burden that my father had… …May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Amen.
Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with cause that cannot be broken. By bind us together. Lord, bind us together. Lord, bind us together with love. Oh, bind us together. Lord, bind us together. With that cannot be brought. Can bind us together? Lord, bind us together. Lord, bind us together with love. Oh, bind us together. Lord, bind us together with cause that cannot be brought. Can bind us together. Lord, bind us together. Lord, bind us together with love.
Oh, that is within me. We want to lift our voices this morning celebrating the goodness of the Lord. He deserves our worship this morning. He deserves all the praise. We thank you for your faithfulness. We thank you for your goodness, Lord. We bless your name, Lord Father. We can be for you to worship and to praise you, Father, we can be for you to worship. Worship and to praise you, our Father. We count before you. Worship You, Lord. To worship you. Come to worship. She I saw we come before song. God, Oh, Shalom Shaka ya Shaka He. This is Your church, Father God, this is your church. This is your church. And these are your children. You know us one by one. Speak to us. Father God, speak to us this morning. Speak to us. Father God, we thank You, Father God, that I say by the no ordinary anointing to break every power of darkness that may try to linger in this place, I command you right now to get out in the name of Jesus Christ, as I pray the fullness of God in this place. We thank You, Father God. We glorify Your holy name in Jesus name. Amen, Hallelujah, Amen, amen, amen.
Amen, the joy and a blessing to be here. I want to first of all greet our overseers who look up we will look at and shepherd us in all of the places that we are, and all the team of pastors whom they are working with, and all the overseers and the pastors, the elders, the deacons, the saints, in the name of our Lord Jesus, Christ, amen. And we also want to greet our bishops, whom we have been having from the start of the anniversary at GCPD. By the way, I am a member of GCP church. That’s where I belong. My father used to say, I’m going to my church, CCPD, as a member, and so I’m a member. When I get to CPT, I’m not only all those portfolios, I’m just a member who has come to worship God and also where I can and participate in what other members are doing. So it’s a blessing to be here. I don’t know what to say. I’ve seen so many exciting things here.
Oh, our father gave us a big God, a big God who changes the lives. And we are here, and I know some are saying, what are you going to say? I’m just going to say what He gives me to say, and that’s what I’m going to say. But I’m happy to be here. And I heard our overseer singing a song here that Baba used to sing. And I said, Oh, I will sing one too:
He lifted me up from the deep miry clay. He planted my feet on the King’s Highway, and this is the reason I sing and I shout for Jesus came down and He lifted me up.
If you read in the history that he used to come to Harare hospital and preach to their nurses there. This is the song that he would first sing. And then the nurses would say he’s singing. He’s singing, look with his glasses and crossover bells that way. But the fruit was seen in Harare hospital because nurses were saved and they were not ordinary people. Wherever they are, they are not ordinary people. They are leaders who are doing something. We thank God that He gave us our father, the apostle and servant of God Ezekiel, the legendary…
Who, when he received the seed in. That his mother was saying, I went to I went and I had some preacher saying, sinners will go to hell and burn with fire. Others who were sitting with him, they didn’t take it seriously. But to Ezekiel, the seed went right in that made him to have no rest but to seek and find who this God is and how he can escape from going to the hell.
And one day, as he was in the bush and saying, creator, if you are there and save my soul. The presence of God filled the whole place from above, and there was sweet music that was there, and as he listened, there was a voice that said, Fear not and sin not.
And he took those words and his journey that he traveled until he went to be in glory with these words, fear not sin not, fear not sin not, fear not sin not, fear not sin not, and demonstrating to us what sin not is.
We saw the holiness that was in him. We saw the truthfulness that was in him. We saw the love of God that when you stood near him or sit next to him, or hear him speak, you would think that I am the only beloved here because of the great love that was in him. Amen. The great love that was in him. What was he doing?
He was demonstrating to us what the kind of seed that God had put in him and demonstrating to us that this is what we must follow.
We speak a lot about legacy. The legacy continues, and through the legacy is continuing, but we need to go deeper what that means.
Here I have a definition that says legacy is values, stories, traditions, lessons passed down from generation to generation, lessons passed down from generation to generation. And here we are. We have lessons from our father.
And during his last days, he spoke much about Philippians four, verse nine, and Philippians four, verse nine, the things which you have learned, the things which you have received, the things which you have heard and saw in me, these do and the God of peace shall be with you.
My mouth is going to be small, but I will try. This scripture is not just to say to say it, but what did we see in our Father? We saw, among other things, godliness, godliness.
It doesn’t mean to say there were no people who were… but he overcame and continued to show godliness.
In the places I would travel with him, they would say, Who is this man? Who is this man who… And then you would explain to say, this is the man of God. He is a prophet of God. And then you say something—they saw the life.
You go into the small hotels that we were staying in, and the owners of the hotel, with all the workers, they would come and say, Who is this man? Who is this man?
What were they seeing? They were seeing the godliness that was in him, and it is this godliness that we also saw in him. And now he says, do it, and the God of peace shall be with you.
When we talk about legacy, it’s not just a hashtag. We need to know how our father walked, and all we also imitate him—how he walked. And when we imitate him—how he walked, then we will say truly we are carrying the legacy of our father.
He says here a lot of things, of course, Forward in Faith church is controlled in heaven.
Forward in Faith church is controlled in heaven. It is better when you sin to confess and make right with God, because Forward in Faith is controlled in heaven. If we can come back to the fear of God, God will do great things. God will do great things if we can come back and stay to the fear of God that our Father showed us, that he was told to say, fear not, sin not.
We are going to see God, the God of Ezekiel, doing great things in this church. And he says, people must be taught the Word of God, of which we are going to talk about, a Christian who steals from other Christians must repent.
A Christian who steals from other Christians. How do we steal? I’ve left my past and I’m doing something, and you are seeing that I am not looking at the past, then you take something from my past, but you are a Christian. Then our father says, must repent, must repent.
And he says, confess the sin that is troubling you. If you have weakness in your life, don’t preach until you overcome it, until you overcome it.
And he would say, it’s better to say these days, like I would say, these days, I am fighting with the spirit of procrastination, the spirit of procrastination. As I kept on saying that, that spirit of procrastination finally departed from me, and I don’t do the procrastination now. Somebody said to me, I’m the now woman, the now woman, because the spirit of procrastination was gone.
All this, we get it from our father. He taught us this. We saw in him that he had no procrastination.
And he says, Everyone must be a soul winner wherever you are, be a soul winner. Be a soul winner. Be a soul winner wherever you are. Because our father was a soul winner wherever he was. Have that burden, have that spirit of making sure that you don’t spend some days without winning a soul to Jesus Christ.
I don’t mean those who come on the front when it is being preached, but having your own, your own, your own whom you will lead to the Lord Jesus Christ. Soul winning. Soul winning. Our father was a soul winner, hallelujah, a soul winner.
You are not getting me. You are getting me on on Friday, because I learnt from my father and I cannot stay without speaking to somebody about Jesus Christ.
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I believe we are many. I don’t like to see a cockroach in my house. It doesn’t matter. It’s one cockroach. I don’t say hi, it’s one cockroach. It’s one cockroach, but it’s going to multiply and multiply and multiply and fill the whole house with many cockroaches.
And so what do I do? I’ve seen this cockroach, I find something, and let’s say it’s this book that I have found, and this is what I will do to the cockroach. I will.
What am I doing? I’m killing the cockroach, but the cockroach does not see me. It sees the book. It sees the book. If it was going to get angry, it would get angry to the book to say, the book has killed me. Really, is it the book? Can the book lift itself and go? Can it? No.
That shows that there was somebody behind whom the cockroach did not see. But the one whom the cockroach did not see is the one who lifted the book because he doesn’t want to see cockroaches.
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Let’s now turn to Ephesians. Ephesians chapter six, I want to help somebody so that you won’t go out of your church, seeing people and yet they are not people who have done that.
Ephesians, chapter six, verse 10, from verse 10: Finally, a final word. This was Paul after he was talking with many different groups, families, children, servants and all that. Then here he comes to say a final word, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.
In other words, he is now telling this group to be strong in the Lord, strong against the enemy, against what would want to take what was in them. And then he says on verse 11, put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil.
Put on God’s armor. And God’s armor that we have is the Word of God. This is why, when I have received the Lord Jesus Christ as my personal Savior, is my inner man spirit-man who receives the Lord Jesus Christ as a personal Savior and gets born again by the Word and the Holy Spirit.
Now this inner man spirit-man is a man who also feeds on food so that he can survive. And his food is not this sadza that we eat, but his food is the Word of God. This is why it is very important for me to read the Word of God every day, because as I am reading it, I am feeding the inner man. That is his food. He does not drink Coca-Cola. He does not eat what this flesh eats.
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For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
We have come to get the answer now that now we have said, it’s not this book that has killed the cockroach.
They say, I’m the cockroach. It’s not this book that has killed the cockroach, but somebody lifted the book, somebody who is not flesh and blood.
Are we hearing that? Who is not flesh and blood has lifted the book to go and fight the cockroach, or to destroy the cockroach, but he is not flesh and blood.
Yes, the Bible tells us that, for we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, but against powers, against rulers of darkness, against spiritual wickedness in high places— and all those they belong to the devil, which means to say, the one who has lifted the book is the messenger of the devil, and not flesh and blood.
I’m not going to change today. The choir master, the way he spoke to me, I don’t like it. He scolded me. I’m not going. I’m not—if I go, I’m not going to sing. I’ll just sit in the bench. It’s not the choir master. It’s not him. Choir master is flesh and blood.
Are we getting it? For choir master is the flesh and blood, but there’s somebody behind who has used the choir master like the book we’re talking about. Choir master is the book.
Know it today. Know it from today. That it is not flesh and blood. It’s not flesh and blood, but it is spiritual wickedness in high places, the messengers of the devil that he uses because he sees that what you are doing, you are destroying his kingdom.
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So we can only escape when we read the Word of God, not visiting the Word, but really reading it like we eat sadza. And as we do that, the Word will cleanse us. The Word will take away all the dirt. The Word will make us to have truth where there is a character in my life that is not good.
The Word of God will go there and cleanse me and wash me and make me to be somebody. When I’m reading it, the Holy Spirit speaks to me to say, “Do you know that you are full of anger?” You are full of anger. I don’t want you to have that anger.
And what do I do? I know myself—I often do it—I put the Bible aside and I cry before God. When the Holy Spirit has shown me something in my life, I cry.
And as we go and continue with the journey, it means to say those things will be done with and they won’t be in my life.
But that was our point. It’s not flesh and blood that has offended me. Flesh and blood was just an instrument of which I need to forgive.
I need to forgive—and not forgive from the mouth, but forgive from the heart. Forgive from the heart.
Matthew 18:35: So my Father will do also to you if you do not from your heart forgive your brother who has wronged you.
I forgive from the heart, but many forgiveness, like I used to do, I would forgive with the mouth: “Yes, I’ve forgiven. I’m a Christian. I’ve forgiven.”
But how did I know it was from the mouth and not the heart?
When something similar happens and when I see the person, there would be a ball inside that would rise up here. A ball of anger, which was very painful, and tears would be running down— “She did this to me!” But I said I forgave…
No. That was forgiveness from the mouth.
But when I forgave from the heart—there was nothing left here. I was able to pray for that person and to bless that person. And when I saw that person, there was no ball of anger that rose again. It was flat and sweet because I had forgiven.
Stay there. The book is not your problem, because the book is flesh and blood. But the one who was holding the book is the one we need to conquer—through the Word of God.
Resist the enemy in time of evil. Then after the battle, you will be standing firm. Here I am, something has happened, and I realize that that something is the devil who wants to take me away from my rightful place. And this is what I will do. I will fight not with this, but with the Word of God, as I am praying and declaring and saying, “No, this will not happen to me. I am more than a conqueror.”
The Word of God says, “So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth; it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”
So I will say the scriptures and say, “I have hidden the Word of God,” Psalms 119:11, “Thy word have I hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against thee.”
Maybe it’s something that is wanting you to sin, then you tell it the Word of God and say, “No, I am a child of God.” Hallelujah. Hallelujah.
Are we getting it?
Because what I’m saying is true. There are some here, some of us, who have dropped what they were doing because so and so said this to me, and there are some who have said, “I will just go and sit in the church.” And some said, “No, I’m not even going to that church.”
And I said, “The church is not bad. We the people came, and we the people—” the devil uses us to destroy one another without us knowing what is happening.
And the only answer that we are given here is to read the Word of God and to put on every piece of God’s armor so you will resist the enemy in time of evil. Then after the battle, you will be standing firm.
And it says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee.” He will run away.
This is why we need to read the Word of God. The Word of God gives us victory. Hallelujah. The Word of God gives us victory.
As I am talking like this, there are others who don’t speak to each other now, and you don’t show that you don’t want to speak to them—all you do is just walk by, like you’re going for something special, but you don’t want to speak to them.
The Kingdom of God is not just talk. It’s the Word.
The Kingdom of God is not just talking, but you read the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit reveals to you what is in the Word. The riches that are in the Word, you get them by faith in you, and you begin now to act like the Word says.
That’s what our father did.
This is why, when he went to his home and said, “Eureka! Eureka! I found it.” He found it in the Word of God that he was reading.
We can be preached to, the Kingdom of God so many times, and hands laid upon us so many times, but if we don’t read the Word of God, we will not arise.
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You are getting me. On Friday, I learnt from my father and I cannot stay without speaking to somebody about Jesus Christ.
So a group called me. They wanted to interview me. There were 14 of them. And we went into the office, and I said to them, “After I’ve told you what you came for, I want you to also listen to me, to what I have to tell you.” And they said, “Yes.”
And after the interview, I said, “Now, it’s my time. You sit down so we can talk.” And I began to talk to them about Jesus Christ, about this God whom our father Ezekiel gave us, what He does when He has come into your heart, into your life, and what you gain from Him.
As I was talking, and giving my testimony, I said, “You too can be changed and become somebody who is new.” And when I said, “Now I want you to receive the Lord Jesus Christ. How many are ready?” All of them raised up their hands.
And I said, “Follow after me this prayer.” And I did it. And after that, they came forward. I prayed for each and every one of them.
And I gave all those people to the overseer of Braeside, and they wrote the decision cards, and I said, “When I need to know about them, I will come to you overseer. These souls—make sure they are kept.”
And you know what happened? When they left that place, they were so happy. Their faces had changed because the light had entered into them.
We must be soul winners. Soul winners.
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Even during the walkathon and aerobics, I didn’t just exercise. Some “big fish” came to me and were talking—I don’t know what they wanted. And I said to them, “You saw our father, whom we are remembering through this walkathon, and you touched his body. You were favored by God to do that.”
Because many people wanted to touch his body and couldn’t, but you did. And God was saying, “I need you to worship me.”
At the end I said, “Where do you live?” One said “Greendale,” and another said “Waterfalls.”
And I found Pastor Takuswa and said, “This one lives in Greendale. Take him to church.” And he said, “I will take this one too and show him the pastor who will shepherd him.”
And now they are in church—enjoying the God our father gave us. Hallelujah.
God gave us—or put us in—a very good church: Forward in Faith. A church that God started through His servant. And it’s a church. It’s a church with no sin. It’s a church with no hatred. It’s a church with no other things you can think of. But it’s a **pure church of God**.
And we, all of us—God located us and planted us in this very good, pure church. Full of love.
We came in here as individuals. Some say, “We were born in this church.” Let me correct you: **You were not born in this church.**
It’s only that your mother was pregnant while she was in this church. But then, for you to be truly born here, to go to maternity and be recognized now that you are planted in this church— you had to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as your personal Savior.
So nobody was born here.
We all came to a church that is good, to a church that is pure. And now—we who came to a pure church are the ones who are fighting against each other.
We’re not using fists like this—but we are using **words**. Someone will say: “I’ve been offended.” Have you heard those words? “I’ve been offended.”
And if you say, “I’ve been offended,” that’s not your cue to say: “I’m going out of church.”
Because there is **nothing wrong** with the church. The church is good on its own. It’s pure on its own.
We are the comers. We came. And we are the ones who offend one another.
Whether it’s the Archbishop, whether it is the bishop, whether it is the overseer, whether it is the GP, whether it is the evangelist, elder, deacon, believer—**we all came** into this church.
And this church is **very good**—pure—because it was from God.
Are you traveling with me?
So then you say, “I’ve been offended!” But by who?
If you say it’s not the overseer, not the bishop, not the elder, not the deacon—**who then?**
Who caused you to say, “I’m going out of church”?
I say to you: **Don’t go out.** Because the church itself is good.
I will now show you who offends you.
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Let’s go back to the **book and cockroach analogy.**
Remember, the cockroach is offended by the book. But the book did not act on its own. Someone lifted the book.
It’s the **one behind the book**—unseen by the cockroach—who hit it.
So also, when you’re offended in church, the person who offends you is **just the book.** The one behind—the real enemy—is the devil.
We do not wrestle against **flesh and blood**.
So whether it is the choir master, the overseer, the bishop—whoever it is— they are flesh and blood. They are books.
They were **used** by a power you cannot see to hit you. That power is the devil.
So when you leave church or stop serving because of offense, you are making the same mistake as the cockroach getting angry at the book.
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**So what should we do?**
We forgive. Not from the mouth. But from the heart. And we stay in the church. Because **there is nothing wrong with the church**.
We are to love each other.
Even if someone is used as a book to hit you, you say: “No, it’s not her. The devil used her.” And you **forgive**. And you **love**.
Forgive from the heart. Love from the heart.
This is the love we saw in our father. A love that did not discriminate.
And when we have that love, many people will come. Because they will sense that love.
We came because we sensed that love. And they will come because they sense that love.
But that love is not a cheap love. It’s a love that forgives even offenses. It’s a love that cleans the spirit and continues to worship and praise God.
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And when we know this truth, we will not have enemies in the church. We will pray for people—not for bad things—but for good things.
The legacy tells us: **Continue with this love.** So that many people can come.
Hallelujah!
I will have the burden that my father had—the burden of soul winning.
Spending a week and not talking to any soul—there’s something wrong. Let’s pray for the burden that was in our father.
It doesn’t matter if he was in a plane—he would sit next to someone, and by the time they landed, that person would be a Christian.
Because he had a burden for souls.
If he had a burden for souls, and we are following him and imitating him, let’s also have that burden.
Soul winning. Soul winning.
You ask, “How do I do it?”
At your workplace—walk with someone. Befriend someone. Love someone. Not romantic love—**godly love.**
And when you meet that someone, tell them what happened to you. How you were. What God did in your life.
And you’ll find they’ll say, “Me too. How can I be like you?”
Then you lead them to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Soul winning. Soul winning. Soul winning.
As we continue the legacy—**let’s do what our father was doing.**
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Let’s love the people. Let’s walk in godliness.
I know Baba said: **“A new commandment I give unto you, that you love one another.”**
And he said: “This is My commandment: that you love…”
Love like Jesus loved. Love like our father did.
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We bless your children, Lord. Whatever the attraction of their hands—bless them.
We glorify You.
For those children who are going to school— Thank You, Lord, for protecting them.
We plead the **blood of Jesus Christ**.
We glorify You this day. Let joy begin to rise within us. Let us see the great things You are doing.
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Father God, Thank You for this gathering.
Let Your light shine on us.
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all.
A photograph of President Emmerson Mnangagwa awkwardly handling a firearm during a foreign ceremony in Belarus has gone viral—rekindling longstanding doubts about his liberation war credentials, particularly in light of recent remarks by a respected war veteran.
The image, taken in what appears to be a ceremonial setting involving Russian officials, shows Mnangagwa gripping an assault rifle with his finger near the trigger, in a crowded room of dignitaries. His posture and orientation of the weapon appear inconsistent with basic firearm safety protocols, raising both security concerns and symbolic questions about the legacy he claims to represent.
A Dangerous Grip—What’s Wrong with This Image?
Experts and veterans alike have pointed out three glaring violations of standard firearm safety: • Finger on the trigger: A basic error for any trained fighter; it breaks Rule #1 of gun safety. • Unclear muzzle direction: The barrel isn’t pointed toward the ground or a clearly safe zone. • Unvetted handling: There’s no visual assurance the weapon was decommissioned or cleared.
The ceremonial context doesn’t negate the optics. In fact, for a head of state—especially one claiming liberation war credentials—such visual missteps are symbolic red flags.
Karen Kazingizi: “Mnangagwa Never Fought in the Liberation Struggle”
This incident has taken on sharper political meaning following a 2019 press conference bold statement by Cde Karen Kazingizi, a seasoned former guerrilla combatant.
“Emmerson Mnangagwa didn’t fight in the liberation struggle,” Kazingizi recently declared. “He was only handpicked by Robert Mugabe to displace and divide real fighters.”
Her comment, widely shared across veteran networks, reflects deepening rifts within ZANU PF’s liberation war generation, many of whom believe Mnangagwa has falsely projected himself as a wartime field commander when in fact he served in administrative or intelligence-support roles outside the combat zones.
A senior male war veteran advised ZimEye on Sunday saying, “It is the shoulder that holds it in position.
“You can not hold a gun like that. The hand will be pushed away or injured.”
Freedom Fighter or Political Infiltrator?
Mnangagwa has long used the rhetoric of war heroism to fortify his image. His infamous nickname “The Crocodile” has been marketed as a symbol of wartime resilience. But critics argue it stems more from post-war political maneuvering and internal purges than any battlefield command.
Kazingizi’s statement, now paired with this firearm gaffe, presents a visual metaphor of someone performing the image of a soldier—without the grounding of real frontline experience.
Symbolism Matters
In a post-conflict society like Zimbabwe, where legitimacy is still tied to liberation narratives, optics such as this are not benign. Weaponry is sacred in war veteran culture—a symbol of sacrifice, discipline, and memory. Mishandling it, especially on a foreign stage, is not just a technical error—it’s a political affront.
Final Thought
Mnangagwa may have held a gun in Belarus, but questions remain: Did he ever hold one in Chimurenga? Did he ever fire it in the name of Zimbabwe’s liberation—or only in pursuit of power?
The gun is symbolic—but as veterans like Kazingizi remind the nation, symbols must be earned, not posed with.-ZimEye.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Gukurahundi Genocide Victims and Survivors. Happy Mother’s Day to Women who reside at Mkhonyeni Village in Tsholotsho North. The fearless Women gather every year to hold a memorial service for more than 20 women whose bones lie in an unmarked graves. The Fifth Brigade shot and burnt them in four grass thatched huts in the presence of their children who continue calling for justice.
By A Correspondent-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has left Moscow for Belarus following his participation in Russia’s 80th Victory Day commemorations held at the Kremlin’s Red Square on Friday. His next stop, Belarus, further signals deepening ties with Eastern European authoritarian states under the guise of economic cooperation.
Mnangagwa’s foreign trips, often kept secret until he lands, continue to drain millions in taxpayers’ money. The costs of travel for the presidium—including chartered jets, accommodation, and delegations—remain undisclosed to Parliament and the public, raising accountability concerns. Critics have labelled him the “Airborne President,” more seen abroad than solving pressing domestic crises.
In Moscow, Mnangagwa met President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm Zimbabwe’s alignment with Russia’s anti-Western bloc. Putin praised Zimbabwe’s support in multilateral forums and urged practical implementation of bilateral deals. Mnangagwa, in turn, lauded Russia’s wartime sacrifices and promised to deepen ties in mining, agriculture, and manufacturing.
However, beneath the ceremonial diplomacy lie deeper geopolitical interests. Mnangagwa has adopted Russia and Belarus as models for governance—marked by military dominance, surveillance, and media control. His admiration for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has led to several opaque deals involving his wife, Auxillia Mnangagwa, including alleged arms-for-minerals arrangements and agricultural machinery acquisitions that bypass parliamentary scrutiny.
Zimbabwe’s trade with Russia reached US$7.4 billion in 2024 against imports worth US$9.5 billion, reflecting a US$2.1 billion trade deficit. While authorities tout export opportunities in citrus, berries, and oilseeds, little benefit trickles down to the average Zimbabwean amid rising inflation and unemployment.
Mnangagwa’s frequent foreign visits, coupled with autocratic influences and non-transparent deals, continue to isolate Zimbabwe from democratic reforms. His government’s obsession with global alliances over local development reveals a regime more concerned with elite survival than people-centered progress.
MWOS fought back to earn a 2-2 draw against a nine-man TelOne side in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Matchday 11 clash at Ngoni Stadium on Saturday.
TelOne opened the scoring in the 9th minute through Eriya Mafirenyika and extended their lead just after the break with a goal from Milton Chimedza in the 47th minute.
MWOS sparked their comeback shortly after the hour mark, with Innocent Zambezi narrowing the deficit in the 53rd minute. TelOne had a golden opportunity to reestablish their two-goal cushion, but Washington Navaya missed a penalty ten minutes later.
Their situation worsened when both Allen Chapinduka and Kudakwashe Nyakudanga received red cards, reducing TelOne to nine men. MWOS capitalized on the advantage, and Arthur Banda netted the equalizer in the 87th minute, preserving their unbeaten streak, now at eleven games.
In other matches, CAPS United drew 1-1 with Herentals, while Ngezi Platinum and ZPC Kariba ended 2-2.
By Showbiz Reporter | ZimEye | Celebrated Zimbabwean singer and actress Ammara Brown has publicly announced her pregnancy, revealing that she is expecting a daughter in a touching and intimate social media video released just 43 minutes ago.
Dressed in a white embroidered maternity gown, Ammara is seen gently cradling her baby bump in a serene garden setting, accompanied by her son and a man presumed to be her partner. The heartwarming video also includes an ultrasound scan, confirming the joyous news.
In a deeply personal caption, Ammara wrote:
“To have a wonderful daughter growing inside me, a magnificent son who loves boundlessly, and the love of my life right beside me… My blessings overwhelm me. I wish this for every mother out there.”
The news has sparked an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and fellow artists across the region, with the announcement already garnering thousands of likes and hundreds of heartfelt comments.
Known for her powerful voice and emotive performances, Ammara Brown continues to inspire her followers—not just through music, but through moments of motherhood and authenticity.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa attended Russia’s 80th Victory Day commemorations at Red Square in Moscow this past weekend and later addressed Zimbabwean students studying in the country.
In his remarks, Mnangagwa repeated familiar promises of support, telling students that the government is committed to their welfare and integration into Zimbabwe’s economic development efforts.
“The government will continue to take care of its citizens and create an environment for them to thrive,” he said, echoing sentiments he has shared at similar student engagements abroad.
He highlighted the role of science, technology, and innovation in national growth, calling on students to embrace these fields. “We need your knowledge and expertise back home to build our country. The future of Zimbabwe lies in the hands of skilled and innovative young people,” he stated.
The students took the opportunity to raise concerns around mutual recognition of qualifications, government support mechanisms, and access to start-up funding. However, Mnangagwa offered few concrete solutions, instead reaffirming broad commitments without clear timelines or actionable plans.
As has become customary during his international visits, the president’s meeting with students served more as a symbolic gesture than a forum for tangible engagement, with students leaving with more reassurances than results.
A shocking incident has rocked the community of Ziyapenduka Village in Chipinge, as 48-year-old Amos Nduna stands accused of brutally murdering his brother over a long-standing feud sparked by clashes between their dogs. The brothers’ animosity, fueled by their pets’ constant fights, ultimately led to a tragic confrontation.
According to police reports, the fateful day began with a confrontation between the brothers while they were on their way to their properties. The encounter, triggered by a fight between their dogs, initially seemed to have been diffused. However, tensions escalated later that day when Nduna followed his brother to his banana plantation. It was there that the accused allegedly attacked his brother with a machete, striking him multiple times.
The victim’s body was discovered the following day by his household helper, who had grown concerned after finding the house locked. A search of the banana plantation led to the gruesome discovery of the deceased in a pool of blood. The helper immediately reported the incident to the police, leading to Nduna’s apprehension and the recovery of the alleged murder weapon.
Nduna appeared before Magistrate Cathrine Dzivanyika at the Chipinge Magistrate Court on May 8th, 2025, facing charges under Section 47 of the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act Chapter 9:23. Prosecutor Tanaka Mufudza represented the State during the court proceedings. The accused has been remanded in custody until May 22nd for routine remand.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have urged the public to seek mediation and professional assistance to resolve conflicts peacefully, emphasizing the importance of avoiding tragic outcomes.
Masvingo City Mayor, Councillor Aleck Tabe, has sounded the alarm over a growing sanitation crisis in the city—used condoms are clogging the sewage system.
In a statement released on Friday, Mayor Tabe expressed deep concern about the improper disposal of condoms, which he says is contributing to frequent sewage blockages in Zimbabwe’s oldest city.
“Vagari vemuguta reMasvingo varikurasira macondom muma sewage kana vapedza kumashandisa, izvo zvirikunzeresa kubhaja kwemasewage muguta,” said Tabe, addressing the issue in Shona.
Translated, he noted: “Residents of Masvingo are throwing used condoms into the sewage system after use, which is causing blockages in the city’s sewer lines.”
The mayor urged residents to act responsibly. “We urge residents to dispose of condoms in bins,” he added. “We can’t control these issues of leisure and intimacy.”
Tabe suggested that the problem is being exacerbated by the presence of six institutions of higher learning in and around the city, pointing to high levels of sexual activity—commonly referred to as mjolo—as a contributing factor.
City engineers and sanitation workers have reportedly been battling recurring blockages, straining already stretched municipal resources.
The city council is expected to launch a public awareness campaign in the coming weeks, encouraging responsible waste disposal and safer hygiene practices among residents.
Anyway Mutambudzi, the Chief Director of Strategic Communications in the Office of the President and Cabinet, has stirred debate by suggesting that the use of force on society is sometimes necessary to achieve strategic goals.
Speaking from Moscow, Russia, where he accompanied President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the 80th anniversary commemorations of Nazi Germany’s defeat, Mutambudzi drew parallels between World War II and modern governance, using the conflict as a case study to justify the strategic application of force.
“At universities, I teach the use of force in international relations with two main objectives: understanding the evolution of the art of war and the effects of the application of force on society,” Mutambudzi wrote in a public statement.
He described the Second World War as a defining example. “The Second World War is a landmark case study for both objectives as it is in this period that modern warfare based on combined arms and maneuver of infantry, artillery, tanks, airforce, [and] navy reached its zenith,” he said. “The war shaped the global outlook that has endured to the present… including the Cold War between the East and West.”
Mutambudzi further stated, “The use of force, as seen in the war, shows how determined objectives can be achieved when societal resistance is overcome through organized military and strategic pressure.”
The comments, delivered against the backdrop of the Kremlin’s annual Victory Day parade, come at a time when Zimbabwe is grappling with growing civic discontent and increasing state surveillance. Critics may interpret Mutambudzi’s remarks as signaling a hardened stance from the highest levels of government.
Reflecting on his experience at the event, Mutambudzi noted: “I gained a lot of insights and filled gaps in my knowledge of what transpired during those difficult times,” referring to the Russian resistance against German invasion and the eventual advance to Berlin that marked the collapse of Nazi Germany.
His remarks have sparked discussion online, with many questioning whether this endorsement of historical military force could foreshadow more aggressive domestic policies at home.
By A Correspondent – Senior Zanu PF officials in Masvingo are facing internal backlash amid allegations of vote-rigging in the party’s recent primary elections. At the centre of the storm is provincial secretary for commissariat Brian Munyoro, who is accused of manipulating the outcome in Chiredzi East’s Ward 4.
A petition dated April 26, 2025, signed by Fanuel Mhlatiwa, Philemon Muvhundi, Onias Makuni, and Nadia Chirhomo, alleges that Munyoro and Chiredzi District DDC PC Daniel Mawere brought pre-filled ballot boxes favouring candidate Austin Phikelele, who emerged victorious with 633 votes. The petition is addressed to Zanu PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, provincial chairperson Rabson Mavhenyengwa, and DCC chairperson Siyaki Mundungehama.
Eyewitnesses cited in the petition claim that some agents exited polling stations during voting hours and that additional ballot papers—some already marked for Phikelele—were smuggled in. The vote was controversially limited to a three-hour window, from 11 am to 2 pm, with many voters turned away. Petitioners allege this was done to allow party leaders, including Munyoro and Mawere, to rush to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), at the cost of voter rights.
When contacted by Masvingo Mirror, Munyoro declined to comment, citing party protocol. “We have structures in place. You can call the provincial chairperson for a comment,” he said. Mavhenyengwa, for his part, denied knowledge of the petition. “I told the national political commissar (Munyaradzi Machacha) that I know nothing about the letter. Why did they go to the media instead of attending our mobilization meeting?” he asked.
The Chiredzi East dispute comes as Zanu PF finalizes candidates for upcoming by-elections set for June 28. In Insiza North, Moses Langa secured a win in the primaries, beating over six rivals. Meanwhile, Zvarevashe Masvingise will represent the party in Gutu East after winning the April 16 primaries.
These by-elections follow the expulsion of Gutu East MP Benjamin Ganyiwa for “disciplinary issues” and the death of Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga in March. President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially declared both seats vacant through Statutory Instrument 44A of 2025.
While Langa’s victory in Insiza North appears decisive, it is taking place in a context of escalating factional fights within Zanu PF. The ruling party’s internal polls are frequently marred by vote-rigging allegations, candidate impositions, and intimidation—often reflecting deeper power struggles between factions loyal to Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga.
Insiders say Langa benefited from the backing of powerful figures in Matabeleland South, giving him an edge in the primaries, which have become proxies for larger battles within the party hierarchy.
As the June by-elections approach, scrutiny will turn to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and whether it can ensure fair polls. ZEC has previously been accused of manipulating electoral processes in favour of Zanu PF, including the controversial 2023 general elections, which were plagued by delays, intimidation, and irregularities.
Opposition parties, including the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), are expected to contest the by-elections, although continued arrests of their leaders and activists point to a tough road ahead.
By A Correspondent- The government has announced its plan to forcibly relocate more than 3,600 families in Chivi District to roll out the long-awaited Tugwi Mukosi dam Master Plan.
According to a recently released draft of the master plan—now open for public consultation over a three-month period—3,652 households in Chivi and Masvingo Rural Districts are likely to be directly affected, primarily through displacement.
This new round of potential displacements comes on top of the relocation of around 3,300 families a decade ago, who were moved to Chingwizi in Mwenezi after dam waters inundated their homes in the Tugwi-Mukosi basin.
“For Chivi District, the concerned wards have a population of 38,644, while Masvingo Rural District has 35,422 people. However, about 3,652 households are more likely to be directly affected by development in the Tugwi-Mukosi development zone. Most of these households will be displaced,” reads part of the draft plan.
However, Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa, told TellZim News that relocation would be a last resort.
“The main thrust of the government is on reorganization or rearrangement for affected families. Displacement would be a last resort.
Government has a clear policy on the relocation of people affected by government programmes,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa.
The Tugwi-Mukosi Master Plan outlines ambitious proposals for infrastructural, agricultural, tourism, and urban development around the dam, which was commissioned in 2017.
The government has for years promoted the area as a future economic hub for Zimbabwe’s southern region.
Still fresh in the minds of many are the traumatic displacements of 2014, when families were hastily evacuated due to rising waters.
Many of those resettled in Chingwizi continue to live in poor conditions, with limited access to basic services such as healthcare and education.
The new master plan envisions the creation of irrigation schemes, tourism lodges, fishery projects, urban housing developments, and upgraded road infrastructure to transform the dam’s catchment into a vibrant, multi-use economic zone.
In a development that casts doubt over the authenticity of his law degree, President Emmerson Mnangagwa failed to pronounce one of the most basic nouns in history and law subjects, the word tyranny. Mnangagwa was speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, for the first time since his last visit. During his last trip, Mnangagwa triggered a diplomatic war when he accused another SADC country of a war allegation. Video loading below
By Business Reporter-The Corporate Governance Unit (CGU) in the Office of the President and Cabinet has unearthed another round of alleged looting at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), deepening public outrage amid the continued suffering of pensioners.
At the centre of the storm is a proposed contract for acting general manager Dr Charles Shava, which includes a basic monthly salary of over US$15,000—nearly triple the cap previously set by government for executives in public entities. Dr Shava has been acting general manager since July 2022 and is believed to be the frontrunner among six candidates vying for the substantive post.
The CGU, which submitted its review of Dr Shava’s proposed contract to NSSA’s parent ministry, flagged the deal as riddled with irregularities and misaligned with existing government remuneration frameworks. Sources privy to the matter said the CGU also plans to issue a broader directive on salary structures for senior executives at NSSA.
“During its review of Dr Shava’s contract, the CGU found inconsistencies between some benefits and the established remuneration framework for public entities,” said a source close to the investigation. “These benefits were not only excessive but also significantly out of sync with those offered by other public bodies.”
Extravagant Benefits Amid Pensioner Poverty
The CGU was particularly alarmed by proposals to pay Dr Shava 40 percent of his US$15,730 salary in hard currency, in addition to other lavish perks such as a performance bonus of 25 percent of his annual salary (approximately US$47,280), a fully serviced house in a low-density suburb, a 10 percent monthly representation allowance, and full coverage of school fees for up to three children, benchmarked against elite institutions like Prince Edward School and Africa University.
Also rejected were perks including 24-hour private security, a DStv full bouquet, two domestic workers, business class holiday flights for the general manager and spouse, and economy tickets for up to four children—plus a US$3,000 allowance per person. A vehicle loan equal to a year’s gross salary and costs for professional subscriptions and personal development were also turned down.
These proposals have sparked public anger, given the economic hardship faced by pensioners who contributed to NSSA for decades. The majority of Zimbabwean pensioners currently receive monthly payouts of less than US$40, an amount far below the poverty datum line. Many have been forced to continue working into their old age, turn to street vending, or rely on remittances from children and relatives in the diaspora.
Some retirees have died in penury while waiting for their pensions to be processed, and others have staged protests at NSSA offices across the country demanding fair compensation, only to be ignored or dispersed by police.
History of Scandal and Instability
This is not the first time NSSA, a state-owned pension fund with vast investment portfolios across listed and unlisted companies, has been embroiled in scandal. In 2018, its management came under fire for awarding themselves salaries that flouted the 2014 Cabinet cap of US$6,000 for CEOs of public entities.
The authority has also been plagued by instability, with frequent changes in top leadership since 2015. Former general manager Mr James Matiza’s dismissal triggered a cycle of short-lived appointments, including Mr Hashmon Matemera, Ms Elizabeth Chitsiga, Mr Emmerson Mangwariri, and Mr Arthur Manase—all of whom exited under clouds of controversy or abrupt termination.
Dr Shava’s own acting tenure began after Manase’s suspension in July 2022. A brief attempt to rotate the position to Ms Agnes Masiiwa was reversed within 24 hours, highlighting the deep factionalism and governance chaos within NSSA.
The board itself has been no more stable. Since 2015, it has cycled through multiple chairpersons, including Dr Robin Vela, Mrs Daphine Tomana (acting), Mr Cuthbert Chidoori, Dr Percy Toriro, and currently Dr Emmanuel Fundira. Each leadership transition has raised questions about the long-term direction, transparency, and accountability of the fund.
Government Response and Accountability Gaps
Dr Fundira told The Sunday Mail that the appointment process for the substantive general manager was ongoing and involved several state agencies. He declined to confirm whether Dr Shava would be officially appointed.
“We are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness,” Dr Fundira said. “The due process is being followed.”
Efforts to get a comment from CGU head Mr Allen Choruma were unsuccessful.
Public calls are growing louder for NSSA to redirect its resources to the pensioners it was established to protect, rather than enriching a revolving door of executives. Civil society groups, labour unions, and opposition politicians have repeatedly demanded a forensic audit of the fund’s financial records and a parliamentary inquiry into the rampant mismanagement.
As pensioners continue to suffer in silence, the unfolding scandal at NSSA stands as yet another symbol of elite enrichment at the expense of Zimbabwe’s most vulnerable citizens.
By Business Reporter – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stepped in to block an attempt by senior executives at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) to award themselves exorbitant salaries and perks while pensioners continue to endure dire conditions.
The Corporate Governance Unit (CGU) in the Office of the President and Cabinet rejected a proposed benefits package for acting general manager Dr Charles Shava, deeming it inconsistent with public sector remuneration frameworks. The CGU directed the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to intervene and develop appropriate salary structures.
Dr Shava’s proposed package included a basic salary of US$15,730, a luxury house, fully paid international holidays, private security, and 100% school fees coverage for three children—perks far removed from the reality faced by pensioners who receive less than US$50 a month.
This development rekindles public outrage over NSSA’s history of financial mismanagement. In 2019, former Public Service Minister Prisca Mupfumira was arrested over allegations she looted over US$95 million from NSSA during her tenure. The scandal exposed systemic abuse of pension funds, leaving thousands of elderly Zimbabweans destitute.
Since 2015, NSSA has suffered instability marked by frequent leadership changes and questionable governance. Critics say such dysfunction has eroded the fund’s ability to serve its core mandate—supporting retirees.
The CGU has also flagged discrepancies in other senior staff contracts and ordered a downward review of benefits, citing Section 20(2) of the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act, which restricts remuneration to a percentage of the entity’s operational budget.
While NSSA’s board insists the selection of a substantive general manager is ongoing, observers argue that without leadership accountability, pensioners’ plight will persist. The scandal underscores the urgent need for sweeping reform to protect Zimbabwe’s vulnerable retirees from elite self-enrichment schemes.
Jah Prayzah’s Loyalty to Wicknell Chivayo Sparks Fan Backlash and Celebrity Rift
Harare – 11 May 2025
By Dorrothy Moyo | ZimEye | Zimbabwean music sensation Jah Prayzah has found himself at the center of a firestorm after social media erupted in debate over his continued association with controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo—an alliance that has now cost him fans and ignited a deep rift within the local entertainment and activist community.
The spark came from a viral post by activist and influencer Jethro (@Brian__Jethro), who shared a photo of himself standing before a luxury Range Rover at Exquisite Motors with the personalized plate “WAGWIZI,” captioned with a blunt statement:
“It’s official, I’m distancing myself from Jah Prayzah. He is part of the problem. I have been in denial for a while but, now I’m done.”
The declaration struck a chord and quickly trended online, drawing hundreds of thousands of impressions within hours.
A Divisive Symbol of Power
The controversy stems from Chivayo’s high-profile gifting of luxury cars to entertainers and church leaders seen as allies or “praise agents,” even as his name remains entangled in investigations over suspicious financial flows and alleged misuse of state contracts. Jah Prayzah, who has previously accepted a luxury vehicle from Chivayo and continues to publicly associate with him, is now viewed by critics as compromising his artistic message and integrity.
While some social media users applauded Jethro’s bold stance, others slammed him for expecting artists to become political martyrs.
“Jah has five kids, 24 band members… he has to make choices that put food on his table,” said entrepreneur Mudiwa Hood, defending the singer.
Jethro later responded: “I think you are very correct, I stand to be corrected.”
Yet others doubled down, calling Jah Prayzah’s association with Chivayo a betrayal of the people.
“You want Jah to fight your battles while you do nothing?” one user fired. “Show us the way if you’re serious.”
Another viral tweet mocked the hypocrisy:
“No one discriminates against Wicknell’s pilot, his barber, or his PA… but it’s JP that shouldn’t eat?”
Artists Split, Fans Divided
The backlash has extended into Zimbabwe’s entertainment industry, with fellow artist Bruce Dormice siding with Jethro, tweeting:
“No smart artist compromises themselves like this and still thinks they are an artist with a message for the masses. No ways.”
Some fans, like @MightyManOfValor, welcomed the dissociation:
“Welcome to the light, chana.”
Others dismissed Jethro altogether, with @VictorMoyo572 bluntly stating:
“Enda iwe. Jah Prayzah doesn’t even know who the hell you are.”
The Bigger Picture: Culture Meets Corruption
This latest controversy once again puts Chivayo at the center of a cultural debate over money, power, and morality. As Zimbabwe reels under economic hardship and a failing healthcare system, Chivayo’s display of wealth—and those who align with it—are increasingly seen as tone-deaf or complicit.
Jah Prayzah, revered for blending traditional themes with contemporary sound, now finds himself torn between loyalty, livelihood, and a growing call for ethical leadership in the arts.
Whether the superstar responds remains to be seen—but for now, the hashtag #WagwiziCulture has become a trending indictment of celebrity silence and state-sponsored glamor.
Jah Prayzah did not respond to requests for comment.
Former Mthuli Ncube operator, Acie Lumumba (Gerald Mutumanje) has issued a video accusing war veteran Blessed Geza, saying he will get people in trouble.
Mutumanje’s video was titled, “What is going in Zimbabwe and where do we go next with Geza or with Tagwirei?”
Geza had not commented over the “Johnny-come-late’s” allegation.
Mutumanje said: “I want to unpack what is going on in Zimbabwe and where do we go next.
“I haven’t been that active in politics, but I realize perhaps I need to chip in. I want to talk about Geza. I am going in a minute to help you understand him better. And I also want to talk about, I want to go back to but this time, I’m hoping you can understand it better.
“Let me give some context to this. There is factional politics in Zimbabwe, 100% there is factional politics across the world. There is factional politics in South African politics, in ANC politics, in the United Kingdom politics and American politics. So push aside the idea that is a factional politics or not, there is factional politics. Okay, now I want to talk about then.
“Why does Geza matter? Or does it? Let me give a disclaimer. I have never met Geza.
“I don’t know Geza, he strikes me as somebody who is on a suicide mission.
“And he’s not just on a suicide mission. He’s wearing a suicide vest, and he wants to take others with them.
“Let me explain. Anytime I see someone who is always by themselves and it’s only them who’s speaking, it’s a red flag to me.
“It makes me realize that what Geza is doing is not about Geza. It’s about Sorry, what Geza is doing is not about you, it’s about him.
“So I don’t believe that Geza understands the future that he wants to campaign for.
“I’m not sure there’s any business or investor with Geza ever walked into your office, you would take him seriously. He’s not fit for medical policy anywhere in the world. If he walks into any medical insurance, they consider him high risk. They wouldn’t give him one. If he walks into a funeral parlor, they wouldn’t even give him a funeral policy.
“I have no nothing against Geza. I don’t know him like I said. I just want you to understand that Geza is not the answer. In fact, Geza will get you hurt. I will start listening to Geza when he starts aligning with ……., when he starts aligning with Nelson Chamisa, when he starts aligning with Kudakwashe Musasiwa, they’ve all been there before, doing exactly the same thing that he thinks he’s doing.
“Why is he not going to sit down with them first? In fact, before you had even started this what you you know, one of the fundamental pillars that made November work, when the coup, that’s not a coup happened, is there was very, very good alignment and interdependence from invested groups, organizations and political associations. That was a very big secret to it. I don’t trust gaysm So whatever it is that you think he’s doing, I know he will end you in a lot of trouble.
“There is a reason the event, memory, record date, didn’t work that maybe I’ve never spoken about, I’ve never heard anybody speak about it’s whenever you do this kind of things like stay aways, like marches, like coming out on the streets, the trouble and the problem is, in the end, people go home. So you’re talking about people who come out. They wear a flag, the tie flag, on their on their necks, even if the police don’t touch them. But at certain point they have to go home. They have microwave food that they must eat. They have school tomorrow, work tomorrow, and they stop. The revolts that have worked. The greatest are revolt so people don’t go home. So you cannot make it an event. You have to make it a revolt. And that’s very, very dangerous for me to think about a revolt that is led by Geza. So sorry, I’m not I’m not on the bus. I’m not on the bus. But now let me talk about Queen B. I also have to equally give context and back story to this. I want to give a disclaimer that I actually know COVID.”
In what residents are calling a “Wicknell Chivayo-inspired spending spree,” the Municipality of Gwanda has come under fire for floating a tender to procure six top-of-the-range vehicles for senior management—despite a backdrop of collapsing service delivery, unpaid salaries, and dire infrastructure decay.
The proposed fleet includes luxury models such as two Toyota Fortuner 4×4 SUVs and a Toyota Hilux GD6, raising alarm among residents who likened the council’s priorities to those of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, known for flaunting designer cars while public institutions crumble.
Luxury First, Services Last
According to the recent public tender notice, Gwanda Municipality plans to acquire a minibus, two single-cab utility vehicles, and three high-end models for top officials. The Gwanda Progressive Residents Association (GPRA) has described the move as a gross misallocation of resources that starkly contrasts the town’s daily realities.
“Gwanda has no working sewage treatment plant. The dumpsite is in a residential zone. There’s no functioning ambulance. Staff haven’t been paid. But the council wants Fortuners?” questioned GPRA chairperson Collet Moyo in a strongly worded letter to the Town Clerk, Ms Priscillar Nkala.
“This is Chivayo economics,” he added. “Luxury for the powerful while the town rots.”
Council Defends Purchases
Town Clerk Ms Nkala defended the procurement, stating that the council followed all formal procedures, including acquiring Cabinet Authority that outlines specifications for government vehicle purchases.
“These are not luxury items,” she said. “They are management tools. The vehicles will be procured in phases, depending on available funds. Conditions of service entitle some staff to official vehicles, and that standard cannot be lowered because of public perception.”
But her explanations have done little to calm outrage.
Residents Say They’re Tired of Excuses
GPRA secretary-general Methuseli Moyo said residents are tired of being told to wait while flashy acquisitions are made at their expense.
“It’s been seven years without a working sewage plant. Street lights are dead. The dumpsite is hazardous. And now we’re told that Fortuners are a service delivery tool?” Moyo said. “Let’s float tenders for restoring basic amenities first, not pampering executives.”
A Growing National Pattern
This controversy is part of a broader trend that many are calling the “Chivayo Culture”—a reference to Wicknell Chivayo’s habit of spending lavishly on luxury cars and rewarding public praise with expensive gifts. While Chivayo is currently under investigation by South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Unit over suspicious transactions, Zimbabwean authorities have remained silent on his local dealings.
Critics argue that public institutions have begun emulating the same ethos: indulgence at the top, and neglect for everyone else.
Symbol of Broken Priorities
With Gwanda’s residents struggling to access clean water, reliable healthcare, and safe streets, the tendering of high-end vehicles has become a symbol of misplaced governance priorities.
“Service delivery is not measured in Fortuners,” said one Gwanda resident on social media. “It’s measured in working toilets, clean streets, and paid workers.”
As pressure mounts, civil society groups are calling for the immediate suspension of the vehicle tender and an emergency audit of council priorities.
“We’re not saying don’t buy cars,” concluded GPRA’s Collet Moyo. “We’re saying: fix the sewage first.”
War veteran Blessed Geza has accused the Zanu PF leader Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa of bribing some army commanders.
” Why are some army commanders silent while Emmerson Mnangagwa is looting State funds at will? Kuda Tagwirei is stealing State cash at will because he is close to Mr Mnangagwa.”
Harare, Zimbabwe –Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa, on Friday met prominent journalist Blessed Mhlanga during an event hosted by the European Union in Zimbabwe. The meeting was a powerful moment of solidarity between political leadership and independent journalism amid growing concerns over media freedom in the country.
Chamisa took to social media to express his admiration for Mhlanga, describing him as a symbol of courage and commitment to truth-telling. “A HAPPY MOMENT… It was such a good time and happy moment to meet with the persecuted journalist Dhara @bbmhlanga at the @euinzim event in Harare last night,” Chamisa said in a statement. “His passion for credible and responsible journalism is so solid and infectious! #FreeZimbabwe #TheNew”
Mhlanga, a veteran journalist with a track record of hard-hitting stories, made headlines recently after enduring a harrowing 72-day imprisonment. His arrest stemmed from his interview with Blessed Geza, a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The detention sparked an outcry among press freedom advocates and human rights organizations who accused the state of silencing dissenting voices.
Chamisa praised Mhlanga’s resilience and commitment to ethical journalism, calling him “a fearless journalist determined to serve without fear.” The opposition leader’s remarks highlight the increasing threats faced by media practitioners in Zimbabwe and the need for greater protection of press freedoms.
The encounter between Chamisa and Mhlanga not only underscored the challenges of working in Zimbabwe’s restrictive media environment but also offered a rare moment of hope and recognition for those who continue to speak truth to power.
As the country inches toward future elections and civic reforms, voices like Mhlanga’s remain critical in holding power to account and informing the public.
BY DR MASIMBA MAVAZA | In a British Parliament where the legislators and the Lords were discussing issues on the protection of journalists, a certain Lord who is confused by ego snapped out of topic and started to berate the First Lady of Zimbabwe.
What Lord Oates did not know is that the First Lady of Zimbabwe is not a politician. She is a philanthropist and a mother to her nation. The First Lady, like most First Ladies, cannot control the police or the justice system. Lord Oates had even incited ministers and people to besiege the First Lady of Zimbabwe and question her on issues she has no say in.
It is important to understand the work of the First Lady of Zimbabwe.
The First Lady of Zimbabwe, Auxillia Mnangagwa, has undertaken numerous initiatives to improve the lives of Zimbabweans, particularly women and vulnerable communities. Some of her notable works include Empowering Women and Girls:
Providing sanitary wear to poor women and girls, and promoting menstrual hygiene through reusable sanitary wear clubs.
The First Lady offers scholarships to girls from underprivileged communities to stem child marriages and ensure access to education.
Initiating women empowerment projects, such as livestock ownership and handcrafts, to improve their economic well-being. She has established a bank which caters for the interests of the women. The very first women’s bank in the world is in Zimbabwe. The First Lady improves the lives of an African girl child. This is the work which angers Lord John Oates. His fight against the First Lady has nothing to do with politics but pure anti-African action by Lord Oates.
In pursuing the girl child track, the First Lady initiated Healthcare Initiatives.
Unlike what John Oates does for his people, the First Lady is providing free medical specialist services to marginalized communities through outreach programs.
The First Lady of Zimbabwe is offering accessible and free cervical, breast, and prostate cancer screening. This John Oates can never dream of doing in his lifetime.
Unlike John Oates, the First Lady launched the National Human Papillomavirus Vaccination program to benefit over 800,000 girls. This John Oates has never done even for his own children, yet he has the guts to intimidate the First Lady of Zimbabwe. In all the languages on earth, John Oates is described as a coward who is only good at intimidating women in action.
In case Lord Oates has forgotten, the First Lady has again made sure that Food Security and Nutrition is sufficient for the people of Zimbabwe.
She implemented a nationwide school feeding program to address poor school performance due to malnutrition and hunger. She promoted nutrition gardens and fishponds to enhance food self-sufficiency.
She is taking a lead in Community Development:
Working with traditional leaders’ spouses as agents of change and empowerment.
The First Lady initiated projects to promote environmental preservation and sustainable livelihoods.
Can someone tell Lord Oates that the First Lady of Zimbabwe is providing support to marginalized communities, such as the San and Doma people of Zimbabwe.
The First Lady has become an advocate of awareness: advocating for safe sanitary wear and menstrual hygiene.
Raising awareness about cervical and breast cancer, and promoting health-seeking behaviors. She has continued engaging men in discussions on gender-based violence, child marriages, and sexual abuse. This is what Zimbabweans are happy about and, surprisingly, this is what John Oates hates so much.
John Oates must realise that the First Lady’s efforts have been recognized both locally and internationally, inspiring other African First Ladies to replicate her initiatives. She has been appointed Ambassador for Health and Childcare, Patron of Environment, and Ambassador for Days for Girls, among other roles.
It is surprising that some Zimbabweans like Hopewell Goat Chin’ono are supporting Lord Oates to undermine the First Lady. The First Lady of Zimbabwe must not be intimidated by the coward Lord Oates.
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Three weeks after the YouTuber, Pardon Gambakwe, had falsely claimed on 20 March 2025 that the Blessed Geza movement’s 31 March protest was struggling for finances—just as he also claimed that he had pictures of injuries he said he sustained from poisoning by Emmerson Mnangagwa in July 2024—a large group of mostly fake protesters were captured by unknown men on 13 April 2025.
Around this time, the ZimEye news network had raised a red flag that citizens who were engaging Gambakwe and a woman only identified as Chimhamha were either regime agents or people sacrificing (kuchekeresa) innocent people. Later, over 200 predominantly fake-activists were kidnapped on 13 April 2025, after the ZANU PF activist Wellington Masiwa (Nyokayemabhunhu) was trapped using a financial donations trick.
“If I show you injuries that I got from the poisoning in Zambia some of you won’t sleep over what happened; these people are witches; Mnangagwa and his family they are witches,” announced Gambakwe as he dangled bank account numbers for donations for the 31 March demonstration, whose organisers had however made clear that it doesn’t need any money. (video loading below)
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Gambakwe did not stop there, but went on to make further announcements to the effect that he represents the group that was arranging the demonstration. As if that was not enough, his mouth took another twist this time to name drop Blessed Geza, the war veteran, whose protest he alleged was going to fail because it does not have money.
“We are on our own,” he said.
He then went on to impose Geza’s name onto the self styled activist Wellington Masiwa, in a way that is bound to now implicate the war veteran over Gambakwe’s own fund raising trick. Unbeknown to his victims, the method was for the purpose of ensnaring many victims.
He said: “…2 million US dollars. The people from Dubai have given them $300,000, which they when they bought scarf, they bought it for 300,000, so unfortunately, on the side of Geza.
“Ah, Cde Nyokayemabhunu, I was talking to him. Ah, less than an hour ago, there is no money. There’s no funding available, so we are on our own. This man Mnangagwa is putting everything, all the resources, to remove. Don’t let this man come back. Mnangagwa had gone, but…,” he said.
How presidential spokesman George Charamba is gyrating over the matter is a program funded by a ZANU PF Sandton branch that had by this time pulled together a total R6mil to finance a counterintelligence operation that was hoped would lead to the arrest of Masiwa and Geza. Lawyers struggled to locate the group throughout the day as Masiwa was tortured.
At the end of the day, he was located at Central Police Station, where a certain male named Honest Sibanda asked officers to charge Masiwa over theft of R25,000. The police officers responsible for the arrest were receiving orders from the said Sibanda, ZimEye sources reveal.
In the conversation, Masiwa confirmed to the police that he recognises Sibanda. The officers were being fed this information as Sibanda was trying to create a docket over the R25,000. Masiwa acknowledged receiving the money. Sibanda failed to prove evidence of the handover of the money. Sibanda also failed to prove that the money was obtained through deception.
Masiwa declared that the money was for the demo’s needs and was distributed among his campaign team. As a result, the charge over the R25,000 was abandoned. Masiwa is now battling immigration charges.
To this day, Gambakwe has failed to reveal the injuries he once announced that he sustained at Mnangagwa’s hands. He has also refused to reverse his statements with which he continues to attempt to link Masiwa with the war veteran Geza and or members of the security forces, soldiers.
On 10 May, he broadcast a video with which he claimed that so-called 50 Geza soldiers were arrested on 14 April. ZimEye replays a recording of him as he was confronted for answers.- ZimEye
By Dr Masimba Mavaza and Ilyana Sithole. | A heartfelt tribute to a long-serving worker as we acknowledge his years of dedication, The impact he made on those he met no one is able to explain it. All we can do expresses appreciation for his contributions. It’s a chance to recognize his loyalty and celebrate his legacy within Zimbabwe and all our embassies dotted across the world.
Zimbabweans across the United Kingdom and around the world are in mourning at the death of John Takaendesa Ushe, whose quiet devotion and tireless work ethic earned him the status of colossus of Zimbabwe House in London for a staggering 45 years. Mr. Ushe, who died peacefully on May 6th, 2025, at the age of 79, leaves behind a legacy of devotion, experience, and profound national love.
Announcement of the great caretaker of the London embassy
Born on September 17th, 1945, at Chivhu, Mashonaland East, John was the fifth child of seven Early life at Tegwani High School fostered a keen mind, especially an affinity for mathematics and puzzles. His adventurous spirit took him to Europe in 1970 and in 1972 he made his way to the United Kingdom. In 1975 after pursuing further education he received a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering from North East London Polytechnic.
Despite his noteworthy academic endeavors Mr. Ushe’s impact was primarily defined by his natural kindness and desire to assist others. He served as a crucial point of contact for numerous Zimbabweans who came to the UK in the 1970s and later providing them with direction and assistance as they made their way through a foreign nation. Many people found their place and started a life in the UK thanks to his unifying presence.
It was in 1981 that Mr. Ushe started his remarkable streak at Zimbabwe House. As embassy security and caretaker, he was a treasure, the longest-serving employee in the history of Zimbabwean embassies. For more than four and a half decades, he saw the tide and decline of diplomatic life under two presidents, Robert Mugabe and Emmerson Mnangagwa, his commitment a reflection of his intense national pride and unbreakable loyalty to Zimbabwe. He has seen several Ambassadors coming and going as he manned the gates of the embassy and catching the wind of any gossip and any issue.
He was a introvert onlooker, a historian of embassy life, a treasure trove of the past with an exceptional knowledge of embassy complexities. All this accumulated experience has now vanished with his passing away.
Outside of his work, Mr. Ushe discovered long-lasting joy with his wife, Gertrude (nee Ngombe), to whom he was married in May 1984. Their union was one of strength and happiness, and the couple created a happy family consisting of seven children and seven grandchildren.
As Ushe departs we bid farewell to a dedicated and valued member of our team. His contributions over the years have been immense, and his presence will be deeply missed.
We’re grateful for Ushe’s commitment, expertise, and passion. His legacy will live on through the countless lives he has touched and the work he has accomplished.
We’ll remember his [unique qualities, achievements, or memories]. His dedication to our country and colleagues has been inspiring.
Though he is no longer with us physically, his impact will remain. We’ll continue his work, building on the foundations Ushe has laid.
Farewell, and may his memory be a blessing to us all.”
To his close acquaintances, John Ushe was a friend or colleague but far more. He was a stalwart member of the Zimbabwean community in Britain, an unsung hero whose commitment and service touched many an individual’s existence. We will deeply miss his constant presence, his readiness to help and his strong ties to Zimbabwe, a void noone can replace.
Mr. Ushe is survived by his wife, Gertrude, his seven children, and seven grandchildren. His legacy of strength, wisdom, and love will surely be continued through them. Zimbabweans in the UK and back home lament his passing by recalling a humble man whose passion and commitment had left an indelible mark in the country’s diplomatic history as well as in the lives of people around the world. He will be missed for being profoundly present, but never forgotten for the long and arduous dedication that he served. He didn’t just do his job he inspired excellence.” His work ethic set the standard for all of us.” He led by example and mentored with patience. His dedication transformed our embassy.
Zimbabwe is so proud to have Ushe as part of our work family. We hope that his predecessor will keep up the good work for many years to come!
To the Ushe family we say Thank you for giving us Cde Ushe for 45 years he was such a valuable member of our team and nation.
Only God can comfort you in this dark moment.-ZimEye
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By A Correspondent – Police in Masvingo have arrested Victoria High School headmaster, Lovemore Chabaya, on allegations of corruption involving fraudulent travel and subsistence (T&S) claims.
Chabaya appeared at the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court this week, facing fraud charges related to facilitating double claims for T&S allowances for a senior official in the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education.
He is jointly charged with Chivi District Schools Inspector (DSI), Evershine Ndongwe, who allegedly claimed US$355 in allowances and fuel for a trip to Bulawayo to collect a 72-seater bus procured from Vordim Bus Company on behalf of Ngundu High School.
Ndongwe has also been implicated in a separate case involving the Masvingo Provincial Education Director, Shylatte Mhike, and Provincial Education Finance Director, Liniah Chinoda. The trio is accused of making false travel and allowance claims.
Magistrate Franklin Mkwananzi refused to place Chabaya and Ndongwe on remand, ruling that the State was not ready to proceed with the trial. Prosecutor Godknows Mugondo informed the court that the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) had not yet submitted crucial documents for the case. The accused will be summoned to court at a later date.
Ngundu High School Development Committee (SDC) chairperson, Zivai Tinago, is the complainant in the matter, representing the State. The two accused are being represented by Takunda Chikwati of Matutu and Mureri Legal Practitioners.
According to court documents, Chabaya previously served as headmaster at Ngundu High before his transfer to Chongogwe Secondary. In January 2024, Ngundu High arranged to collect a newly procured school bus from Bulawayo. Acting on Chabaya’s guidance, the school administration and SDC resolved to send a nine-member delegation—including Ndongwe—to retrieve the bus.
Despite his transfer, Chabaya allegedly remained a signatory to Ngundu High’s bank account. He is accused of authorizing a withdrawal of US$1,983 for the trip, with US$525 allocated to himself and Ndongwe. Ndongwe reportedly received US$200 for fuel and US$155 in T&S allowances, while Chabaya was paid US$170 in T&S.
Court papers suggest that although the fuel money was supposedly split into two US$100 amounts, both men used a single vehicle for the journey. ZACC investigations later revealed that Ndongwe submitted a second set of claims for the same expenses at his district office, leading to fraud charges.
“The school accountant, Ranganai Muchemedzi, and SDC vice chairperson, Retty Mutete, withdrew the funds and handed US$525 to Chabaya at Chibi Turn-Off,” reads part of the court submission. “Of this, US$155 was for Ndongwe’s T&S, US$200 for fuel, and US$170 for Chabaya’s T&S.”
In February 2024, Muchemedzi reportedly asked Chabaya—via district accountant Tapiwa Mapindani—for fuel receipts to acquit the US$200. The two accused allegedly conspired to procure fake receipts from an undisclosed Canrid Service Station, listing the buyer as the Better Schools Programme – Chivi District. Chabaya then submitted the receipts to Muchemedzi to validate the fuel expenses.
Both men were arrested by ZACC following the investigation.
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has released a comprehensive report detailing its achievements in the first 100 days since the new executive assumed office, signaling a bold push toward reform, transparency, and technical excellence in the administration of football.
According to the report, ZIFA has made significant strides across multiple fronts, with 82% of its institutional reform objectives already achieved or actively in progress. The association emphasized that it had remained faithful to the campaign manifesto, More Than A Game, which outlined five strategic pillars guiding their tenure.
“From the onset, our team articulated a bold vision in the campaign manifesto titled More Than A Game, anchored on five catalytic pillars,” ZIFA said in a statement. “In the first 100 days, we have remained steadfast in translating these pillars into tangible action.”
Among the most notable achievements is the initiation of 100% of priority institutional audits, reflecting a commitment to accountability and transparency. The report also highlights that all key strategic initiatives are under active implementation, reinforcing the executive’s hands-on approach.
“We are building a strong and accountable institution,” ZIFA said. “Institutional audits are not just checkboxes; they are foundational to regaining the trust of our stakeholders.”
The association also reported encouraging progress in gender representation. A total of 36 women have been appointed to leadership positions within ZIFA, representing 28.6% of its leadership team. This development has been hailed as a deliberate step toward inclusivity and diversity.
“This is not tokenism. Women in sport must be seen, heard, and empowered,” ZIFA stated.
On the technical front, eight strategic initiatives are currently underway, with a focus on developing football talent and coaching capacity across all levels. The association emphasized the importance of enhancing Zimbabwe’s technical prowess, stating, “Technical excellence is the bedrock of competitive football. We are investing in our people, our knowledge systems, and our long-term potential.”
To support growth and sustainability, ZIFA reported that 10 formal partnerships or engagements have been initiated in the first three months, ranging from corporate sponsorships to development collaborations.
“Forging meaningful partnerships is central to our strategy,” the report reads. “Whether it’s corporate sponsors, development agencies, or international football bodies, we’re creating win-win opportunities.”
The statement concluded with a reaffirmation of the association’s long-term vision.
“Our 100-day milestone is not a destination; it’s a signal of intent. The work continues,” ZIFA said.
A proposed policy by Zimbabwe’s Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) to introduce mandatory retesting for all licensed drivers has triggered widespread public outrage, with citizens slamming the plan as a thinly veiled attempt to extract money from an already struggling population.
The move comes in response to a worrying rise in road traffic accidents. According to data from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the country recorded over 52,000 traffic crashes in 2024, a 17% spike from the previous year.
Tragically, more than 2,000 fatalities were reported, with over 90% of the crashes attributed to human error.
In a stakeholder meeting involving transport operators, the police, and urban development officials, VID official Onesimo Bumhira announced that the government intends to introduce expiry dates on driver’s licences. Under the proposed system, motorists would be required to undergo medical, vision, and competency evaluations before licence renewals.
“Driver’s physical and medical conditions change with time—some start wearing spectacles, others face cognitive or mobility challenges. These must be factored into continued eligibility to drive,” said Bumhira.
But the public isn’t buying it. The announcement has sparked backlash, with many accusing the government of deflecting blame and creating new ways to collect money rather than addressing the real issues behind the carnage on Zimbabwe’s roads.
Ntema Ndlovu strongly criticized the policy, calling it a “wrong diagnosis” of the road safety crisis.
“After that exercise the problem will continue because this is wrong diagnosis,” Ndlovu said. “The state of our roads is our number one problem—just fix the roads if you are serious about stopping the accidents. The second problem is our police. Whenever they mount roadblocks, they just want to collect money from motorists.”
He also pointed to outdated infrastructure and congestion: “There is too much congestion due to poor road infrastructure. We are seeing an increase in vehicles on our roads yet nothing is being done to increase roads and ranks for commuter omnibuses.”
On the proposed retest, Ndlovu remained skeptical: “Anyone going for a retest will just do it well enough to pass. But once back on these poor roads, they’ll do whatever it takes to manoeuvre around potholes, congestion, and corrupt traffic police.”
Innocent Moyondizvo Nhira echoed the frustration: “Does a retest stop accidents on the state of our hell roads?”
Others were more direct in their condemnation. Theme Sibanda dismissed the plan as blatant exploitation: “Just a stunt to loot money from our drivers for the Zwiganandas. Shame on you, ZANU PF.”
Chausina Gandidzamwa focused his criticism on corruption in enforcement: “A looting scheme. What of the bad roads? VID Zvishavane and ZRP Zvishavane are the most corrupt of them all.”
Despite the backlash, the government has not indicated any shift in position. For many Zimbabweans, however, the message is clear: before drivers are forced to retest, authorities must first address broken infrastructure, corruption, and the systemic failures that make the country’s roads dangerous in the first place.
By Political Reporter-Moses Langa has emerged victorious in the ZANU PF primary election for the Insiza North constituency, defeating more than six other contenders in a tightly contested internal poll held on Saturday.
He now awaits formal confirmation when the Nomination Court sits on May 15.
In Gutu East, Zvarevashe Masvingise will stand as the ZANU PF candidate after winning the primaries conducted earlier on April 16.
The two seats fell vacant following the expulsion of Gutu East legislator Benjamin Ganyiwa for what party officials described as “disciplinary issues,” and the death of Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga in March this year.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa formally declared the seats vacant following a notice from the Speaker of Parliament, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, under Proclamation 3 of 2025, as gazetted in Statutory Instrument 44A of 2025.
A Party Haunted by Internal Fissures
While Langa’s win appears straightforward on paper, it unfolds against a backdrop of deep-seated factionalism and bruising internal battles that have long defined ZANU PF’s political machinery. Internal primary elections within the ruling party are often marred by accusations of vote-rigging, candidate imposition, intimidation, and violence — factors that have left many losing candidates and grassroots supporters disgruntled over the years.
In recent months, infighting within ZANU PF has intensified, with rival factions allegedly aligned to either President Mnangagwa or his deputy, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, using primary contests as a proxy war to assert dominance. In some cases, candidates have accused provincial leaders of manipulating voters’ rolls, bussing in supporters, or using state security agents to influence outcomes.
Langa’s victory in Insiza North could therefore be as much about strategic alignment within party hierarchies as it is about grassroots popularity. Insiders say he enjoyed backing from powerful figures in Matabeleland South, giving him an edge over rivals who were seen as aligned with rival factions.
Elections Under a Cloud of Suspicion
The upcoming by-elections on June 28 will not only test ZANU PF’s internal unity but also its ability to win fairly — a question that has haunted Zimbabwean elections for decades.
ZANU PF has a long history of using state institutions, including the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), traditional leaders, and security services, to tilt the playing field in its favour. Observers from both local and international missions have flagged repeated concerns over biased voter registration practices, lack of transparency in vote counting, and intimidation of opposition supporters — especially in rural constituencies like Insiza and Gutu.
In the controversial 2023 general elections, ZEC was accused of manipulating the delimitation process, delaying voting materials in opposition strongholds, and allowing a pro-ZANU PF group known as Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) to set up exit poll tables outside polling stations — a move widely condemned as voter intimidation.
With the nomination courts set to sit on May 15, all eyes will be on how ZEC conducts itself this time around, and whether the electoral environment allows for a genuinely competitive race. Opposition parties, including Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), are expected to field candidates in both constituencies, though the continued arrests and harassment of opposition leaders and activists suggest a tough road ahead.
Victoria High School head Lovemore Chabaya and Chivi District Schools Inspector Evershine Ndongwe have appeared in court facing allegations of fraud involving double claims for a trip to Bulawayo.
The pair is accused of manipulating travel and fuel allowances during an official mission to collect a new school bus.
The case was heard at the Masvingo Magistrates Court, where presiding Magistrate Franklin Mkwananzi declined to place the accused on remand.
Prosecutor Godknows Mugondo told the court that the State was not yet prepared for trial due to outstanding documents still being held by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC).
The suspects are expected to be summoned at a later date.
The complaint was lodged by Zivai Tinago, chairperson of the Ngundu High School Development Committee, who is representing the State.
According to court documents, Chabaya—who previously headed Ngundu High School but was later transferred to Chongogwe Secondary—remained a signatory to Ngundu High’s bank account.
In January 2024, Ngundu High School procured a 72-seater bus from Vordim Bus Company in Bulawayo, and Chabaya assisted the administration in organizing a collection trip involving nine officials, including Ndongwe.
Chabaya allegedly signed off on a US$1,983 cash withdrawal for the trip. Of this amount, US$525 was allocated to Chabaya and Ndongwe, covering fuel and travel allowances. Ndongwe reportedly received US$200 for fuel and US$155 in Travel and Subsistence (T&S) allowances, while Chabaya received US$170 as T&S.
Although the two reportedly used a single vehicle for the trip, records indicate that Ndongwe later made a second claim for the same expenses at his official workstation—effectively receiving double payments, according to ZACC investigators.
“The school accountant, Ranganai Muchemedzi, and the SDC vice-chairperson, Retty Mutete, withdrew the funds and met Chabaya at Chibi turn-off, where Muchemedzi handed over the US$525,” the court papers state.
When questioned about receipts to account for the fuel costs, Chabaya and a Ministry accountant, Tapiwa Mapindani, allegedly obtained two fake diesel receipts, each valued at US$100. The receipts bore the name of the Better Schools Programme Chivi District and were sourced from an unnamed Canrid Service Station.
“The receipts were fabricated to make it appear as though the US$200 had been spent on fuel, when in fact it had not,” read the charge sheet. “These fraudulent documents were then submitted to the school accountant in an attempt to acquit the funds.”
ZACC’s investigation has linked Ndongwe to a separate case involving alleged false allowance claims alongside Masvingo Provincial Education Director Shylatte Mhike and Provincial Finance Director Liniah Chinoda, further widening the net in what appears to be a broader probe into misuse of public funds in the education sector.
By A Correspondent- The government is planning to relocate more than 3,600 families in Chivi District to roll out the long-awaited Tugwi Mukosi dam Master Plan
According to a recently released draft of the master plan—now open for public consultation over a three-month period—3,652 households in Chivi and Masvingo Rural Districts are likely to be directly affected, primarily through displacement.
This new round of potential displacements comes on top of the relocation of around 3,300 families a decade ago, who were moved to Chingwizi in Mwenezi after dam waters inundated their homes in the Tugwi-Mukosi basin.
“For Chivi District, the concerned wards have a population of 38,644, while Masvingo Rural District has 35,422 people. However, about 3,652 households are more likely to be directly affected by development in the Tugwi-Mukosi development zone. Most of these households will be displaced,” reads part of the draft plan.
However, Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Permanent Secretary, Dr Addmore Pazvakavambwa, told TellZim News that relocation would be a last resort.
“The main thrust of the government is on reorganisation or rearrangement for affected families. Displacement would be a last resort.
Government has a clear policy on the relocation of people affected by government programmes,” said Dr Pazvakavambwa.
The Tugwi-Mukosi Master Plan outlines ambitious proposals for infrastructural, agricultural, tourism, and urban development around the dam, which was commissioned in 2017.
The government has for years promoted the area as a future economic hub for Zimbabwe’s southern region.
Still fresh in the minds of many are the traumatic displacements of 2014, when families were hastily evacuated due to rising waters.
Many of those resettled in Chingwizi continue to live in poor conditions, with limited access to basic services such as healthcare and education.
The new master plan envisions the creation of irrigation schemes, tourism lodges, fishery projects, urban housing developments, and upgraded road infrastructure to transform the dam’s catchment into a vibrant, multi-use economic zone.
A ZESA electricity transformer was stolen last Tuesday at Dewure Business Centre in Gutu Central, just two months after Member of Parliament Winston Chitando—known ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa—replaced five others previously destroyed by vandals.
The theft has plunged the area into darkness and disrupted economic activity, with several small businesses considering shutting down due to unsustainable operating costs.
“This has seriously affected our operations,” said one local shop owner. “We’re now relying on generators, and fuel is too expensive. If nothing changes soon, we’ll be forced to close.”
The transformer theft has sparked renewed suspicion among residents, many of whom believe the spate of vandalism may involve insiders at ZESA.
“Only people with expert knowledge of the power system can pull this off,” a resident commented. “It’s hard to believe these are just random criminals. This looks like an inside job.”
Chitando, who previously oversaw the restoration of transformers at Devure Clinic, Mukoroverwa Primary School, Jaravaza, Zhavahera, and Tachi business centres, has not issued a direct statement, but party representatives say the issue has been escalated.
“We’ve already engaged ZESA, and they’ve acknowledged the report,” said a Zanu PF official speaking on behalf of Chitando. “They’ve assured us that efforts to restore power are underway.”
As affected businesses struggle to stay afloat, community members are calling for stronger security around essential infrastructure and faster responses from authorities to prevent a repeat of the incident.
By Munacho Gwamanda-The Board Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Freedom From Hunger Campaign (ZFFHC), Dr Godfrey Sikipa, has died.
Dr Sikipa passed away on May 5, 2025, in the United States after a two-year battle with cancer. He had been based in the US for several years.
A funeral service is being held today (Saturday) in the US, with burial arrangements yet to be announced.
In a statement issued on Friday, ZFFHC Executive Director Dr Lamiel Phiri confirmed the news, saying:
“We want to inform you that the Board Chairperson of our organization, Zimbabwe Freedom From Hunger Campaign, Dr Godfrey Sikipa, died on May 5th, 2025, in the USA after a two-year battle with cancer. A funeral service will be held tomorrow, Saturday, in the USA. Our hearts are broken. He served ZFFHC in various capacities for the past 45 years. Let us remember his family in our prayers. Thank you.”
Dr Sikipa was a respected humanitarian who dedicated his life to addressing food insecurity and promoting community welfare in Zimbabwe and abroad.
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