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New ‘gold mafia’ film torches storm

It has since emerged that villagers who testified in the documentary have gone into hiding after receiving death threats from unknown persons.
By Kenneth Nyangani Mar. 24, 2024
Revealed: Net closes in on Chinese 'fraud kingpin'
Revealed: Net closes in on Chinese 'fraud kingpin'
The Supreme Court reserved judgement at the end of the hearing after it received as evidence, an affidavit from the registrar general Henry Tawona Machiri.
By Tangai Chipangura Mar. 24, 2024
Zim’s media sector at crossroads
Mafukidze said the Zimbabwean media cannot continue to operate in silos in order to be competitive.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 24, 2024
Move to formalise small to medium businesses body
A 2021 MSMEs survey revealed the alarming state of the MSMEs in Zimbabwe such as lack of access to habitable working spaces.
By Staff Reporter Mar. 24, 2024
Misa breaks new ground on AI
Titled, AI Report on southern Africa, the report provides key insights into the current uptake and utilisation of AI in the region.
By Boldwill Hungwe Mar. 24, 2024
Man bites cop’s finger
Chingwaru is accused of assaulting Constable Mathew Pauta, who is stationed at ZRP Chinamhora, on March 18 at the 32 kilometre peg along Harare-Makumbe road.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 24, 2024
‘Ex-wife is stalking me’
Jombi said his ex-wife was making unreasonable demands for the maintenance of their children.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 24, 2024
Uebert Angel embroiled in bizarre ‘extortion’ plot
Mudzamiri last week attacked Java for cursing on the pulpit whoever pulled down his church’s Facebook account.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 24, 2024
Zanu PF’s secret advice to ANC exposed
The meeting was meant to craft strategies on how to push back against the opposition parties and remain in power.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 24, 2024
Duo arrested for killing ‘thief’
Samson Maruta and Kudakwashe Andrew Nyagumbo appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing murder charges
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 24, 2024
Man assaults wife over contraceptives
Rabson Machaka also accused his wife, Linda Wasara (38), of cheating.
By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 23, 2024
Briefs: Mentally ill man kills father
Henry allegedly assaulted his father with a wooden log several times all over the body, killing him on the spot.
By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 17, 2024
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War vets warn against Mnangagwa third term
Mnangagwa, who took over from the former iron-fisted Zanu PF party leader, Robert Mugabe in 2017, is yet to come out publicly on his official position on the matter.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Nkululeko Sibanda Mar. 17, 2024
Top firm caught smuggling drugs
BIG, according to sources, now faces prosecution.
By Taurai Mangudhla Mar. 17, 2024
9 die, 39 injured in horrific bus collision
More seriously injured passengers and one of the drivers were taken to Gwanda and Bulawayo referral hospitals.
By Rex Mphisa Mar. 17, 2024
Minister says sanctions fight against drug abuse
All other individuals previously on the Zimbabwe sanctions were delisted.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Mar. 17, 2024
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Police officers fume over US20 event fee
This publication gathered that the police officers are being ordered to pay a mandatory US$20 fee for a wellness walkathon programme that will be held on March 23.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 17, 2024
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Sikhala receiving treatment overseas
Sikhala was later sentenced to a suspended two year sentence over the case emanating from the violence that erupted at a funeral gathering of slain activist, Moreblessing Ali, in June 2022.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Mar. 17, 2024
Winky D an inspiration, says Gemma Griffiths
GG: Thank you Trevor. You know Ndichatarisa was a very honest moment that sort of happened last year.
By In Conversation With Trevor Mar. 17, 2024
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News in Depth: ‘It’s not easy’: Dzamara’s wife relieves nine year-long agonising wait for disappeared activist
Dzamara’s wife, Sheffra, told The Standard that her life has never been the same since her husband was kidnapped.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Mar. 17, 2024
Briefs: Man stabs friend over sex worker
Prosecutors said on December 25 last year Tshuma had a misunderstanding with his friend Risk Zariro over a sex worker at a local bar.
By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 17, 2024
Briefs: Hospital guards assault nurse
Denius Saurosi (43),Michael Jekiseni and Charlse Moja were sentenced to three years behind bars by magistrate Felix Chauromwe.
By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 17, 2024
Briefs: CIO operatives jailed
They assaulted Ziwaya with open hands before dragging him to the local shops where they robbed him of his US$1850, which was in his pocket.
By Simbarashe Sithole Mar. 17, 2024
Beekeeping boon for Chimanimani farmers
The 26-year-old puffs some smoke, a safety measure, as he holds and inspects a honeycomb built from hexagons by the honey bees.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe Mar. 17, 2024
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Big trouble brewing for Mutsvangwa over Starlink
The controversial purchase of the Starlink kit by ZBC has raised serious questions about the role Mutsvangwa  could have played as a minister.
By Nqobani Ndlovu and Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 10, 2024
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Mnangagwa backers intensify unpopular third term push
Some council officials told The Standard that they had been requested to submit workplans on projects they intended to implement in support of Mnangagwa’s third term bid dubbed Vision 2030.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 10, 2024
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Chamisa’s new 'party' takes shape
Chamisa’s proxies, former legislators Amos Chibaya and Gift Ostallos Siziba, have been addressing district meetings across the country to mobilise support for Chamisa.
By Miriam Mangwaya Mar. 10, 2024