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A Harare business couple hauled before the courts on fraud allegations involving former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono has been acquitted after the High Court threw out the charges, blasting the lower court for “inventing” offences that prosecutors had never brought. Clark Clever Makoni

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Youth Conference Aims to Deliver ‘Season of Revival’ Amid National Hardships

November 29, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

Organisers of this year’s Divine Family Ministries International (DFMI) youth conference say they are anticipating a transformative gathering marked by spiritual renewal, empowerment and practical support for young people navigating Zimbabwe’s economic and social challenges. In an interview, DFMI vice chairman Sasha Shambare said they believe

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Music Training Institute Champions Cultural Revival as Teachers Graduate in Indigenous Arts

November 29, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

The Music Consultancy Society (MCS) has marked its 8th graduation ceremony with a strong call for the preservation of Zimbabwe’s cultural identity through music aligning its work with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). In an interview with 263chat, MCS director Dr Tavonga Assiel Chipadza said

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Harare Insurance Agent Accused of Diverting Thousands in Licence Fees

November 29, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Judith Nyuke An agent at Stanfar Underwriting Management Agency (PVT) LTD appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court after allegedly converting US$6 526 and ZIG757 400 to his personal use. The funds were meant to be remitted for motor vehicle insurance, ZINARA and ZBC radio licences from

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Former RBZ Governor Gideon Gono Case Crumbles As High Court Clears Fraud Accused Couple

November 29, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Staff Reporter Ending a three-year legal battle, the High Court has acquitted a Harare couple that had been accused of defrauding former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Gideon Gono of ZW$137 million. The couple, Clark Makoni and Beverly Aisha Ndonda, were accused of making themselves directors

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Sport Must Beat the Drug Abuse Scourge: Minister Sanyatwe

November 29, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Anselem Sanyatwe has called on communities to intensify the fight against drug and substance abuse warning that the crisis has become a daily struggle for families across the country. Addressing crowds at Chikomba West legislator and

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ZRP Launches Festive Season Safety Blitz

November 28, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has rolled out a nationwide safety campaign aimed at reducing road accidents and tackling criminal activity in communities ahead of the 2025 festive season and long school holidays. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said law enforcement agencies were intensifying operations

Entertainment

Jah Prayzah Returns Home for Blockbuster HICC Shutdown Show

November 28, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Organisers of Jah Prayzah’s Ndini Mukudzei World Tour grand finale say preparations for the much-anticipated concert are now nearing completion with thousands expected to flock to the Harare International Convention Centre (HICC) tomorrow. The event will bring together a star-studded supporting cast including

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Grade Seven Results Out

November 28, 2025

author: Elia Ntali

The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has released the 2025 Grade Seven examination results showing a slight decline in the national pass rate compared with last year. Announcing the outcome at a press briefing on Thursday, Zimsec board chairperson Professor Paul Mapfumo said the overall pass

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Two Trust Representatives Acquitted in US$13,000 Fraud Case

November 28, 2025

author: Staff Reporter

Two representatives of the Small Grains and Legumes Association Trust who had been facing fraud charges involving a failed US$13,000 tillage agreement have been acquitted by a Harare court. Oral Ntsona, 36, and Lousthaan Tapiwa Ngoshi, 32, were cleared after Magistrate Sharon Rakafa ruled that the