Tag Archives: ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwean soldiers assault 18-year-old, demand bribe to stop attack

Three armed soldiers Friday forced their way into a family home in Highfields, Harare and heavily assaulted an 18-year-old male before forcefully taking US$12 and $50 from him as a bribe to stop the beatings NewZimbabwe.com has learnt. Tadiwa Gwatidzo said Friday his assailants were part of State security agents …

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Zimbabwe calls U.S. ambassador ‘thug’ as anti-government protests loom

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party on Monday called the United States ambassador a “thug” and accused him of funding the opposition ahead of this week’s planned anti-government protests that authorities say are meant to overthrow the government. Without providing evidence, ZANU-PF spokesman Patrick Chinamasa told reporters that U.S. ambassador to Harare, …

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S3X TAPE: Boy Caught Girlfriend ‘red handed’ Making it in a Bush,Recorded for evidence

A mild drama escalated on Christmas Day at Banket Growth Point in Zimbabwe, after a married man who left his wife at home, was caught having Sεεx with a mentally challenged woman. As people were celebrating the joy of Christmas with their loved ones, the married man, only identified as …

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Zimbabwe arrests anti-corruption journalist for ‘incitement to violence’

A Zimbabwean journalist known for exposing alleged government corruption appeared in court on Wednesday and is reappearing today alongside an opposition politician with whom he is accused of conspiring to mobilize anti-government protests planned for July 31. Hopewell Chin’ono and Jacob Ngarivhume are charged with “incitement to participate in a …

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Coronavirus: Zimbabwe health minister in court on corruption charges

  Zimbabwe’s health minister is appearing in court in Harare charged with corruption over the procurement of coronavirus tests and equipment. Obadiah Moyo was arrested on Friday after the government came under pressure from the opposition and on social media. A $20m (£16m) contract was awarded to a Hungary-registered firm, …

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Zimbabwe turns water cannon on coronavirus

Zimbabwe’s police began using water cannon on Friday to disinfect markets and bus ranks, turning instruments associated with repression into weapons against the new coronavirus. Zimbabwean police have a reputation for heavy-handed tactics against government opponents, including dispersing protesters with water. But spokesman and assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi said the …

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Coronavirus: Workers bolt upon return of Chinese boss

“We refused to be in contact with them after they came back from China last week. We just woke up with them loitering at the site and shouting instructions and everyone asked how did they come back…” WORKERS at Kwekwe-based cement manufacturing company Lifetouch Investments reportedly scurried for cover and …

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Despite zero case, Zimbabwe declares national emergency over coronavirus

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the coronavirus pandemic as a national disaster. He said this could help the government mobilize resources. Mnangagwa also cancelled Independence Day celebrations and international sporting events to curb spread of COVID-19. “The government has postponed the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), all previously scheduled …

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Police car carrying Zimbabwean suspect overturns

A POLICE car carrying one of the suspects accused of setting fire to the body of a 10-year-old girl overturned this afternoon at Otjiwarongo. Deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi today said soon after the arrest the officers had decided to refuel at Otjiwarongo Police Station. However, 10km before Otjiwarongo, the driver …

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Zambian female banker suspended for allegedly sleeping with over 200 men

Zambians have been shell-shocked by news from the Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) that one of its female employees has been suspended for allegedly sleeping with over 200 different men. The men are reported to be both clients and job seekers, most of whom she lured into bed after promising …

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