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Police fight rising online fraud

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THE police are engaging mobile money firms to curb a surge in online fraud scams targeting unsuspecting Zimbabwean consumers.This comes as mobile money service provider, EcoCash, recently issued a fraud alert after scammers targeted unsuspecting customers through fake promotions, cheap deals, quick loans, and “too-good-to-be-true” online offers. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the…

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Man accused of raping girlfriend (12)

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A GOROMONZI man is in trouble after he allegedly raped his 12-year-old girlfriend when he had gone to introduce her to his relative.Kelvin Mushaninga, who is facing rape charges, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.The State alleges that on January 15 2026 at around 1400 hours, the complainant proceeded to the…

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Zacc questions Mafume over graft

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HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume was called in for questioning yesterday by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on allegations of criminal abuse of office.This was confirmed by Zacc commissioner Kindness Paradza, who added that the anti-graft board had arrested deputy mayor Rosemary Muronda and former Zanu PF Harare South MP Shadreck Mashayamombe on separate allegations of…

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Court blocks relocation of children to Zim

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A SOUTH African court blocked a Zimbabwean mother’s urgent bid to relocate her children following their father’s tragic suicide.The judgment follows a distressing family dispute involving a Zimbabwean mother, identified as FM, and her former sister-in-law, LB, who has been caring for the children since their father’s death in November 2025.FM sought the court’s permission…

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Man allegedly robs, sodomises friend

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THE police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly robbing and sexually assaulting his friend after a drinking session in Shurugwi.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed that the incident occurred on January 14, 2026, at around 11pm, when the complainant was attacked while walking alone after drinking beer with the suspect.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police…

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Troops join floodsemergency action

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Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES are on high alert and have placed a joint team of security forces on standby to respond to flood-related emergencies around the country, as heavy rains continue to lash Zimbabwe.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the acting director for disaster response and coordination at the…

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Opinion & Analysis

Act now on floods or sink

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THE recent declaration of a national disaster in South Africa and the devastating “Red Alert” status in Mozambique serve as a somber wake-up call for Zimbabwe.As of now, our neighbours are grappling with a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions, with hundreds of lives lost and hundreds of thousands displaced across the region.For Zimbabwe, where the…

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Life & Arts

Sandra heats up Januarywith Denim on Pearls

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Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERMUSICIAN-CUM-POLITICIAN Sandra Ndebele will host a live music show dubbed Denim on Pearls this Saturday at ZITF Hall 2A in the second largest city as part of activities marking her birthday and ongoing music projects.Fresh from turning 44, the Malaika hit-maker—born on January 3—will share the stage with Dladla Mshunqisi from South…

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Warriors’ ranking slumpa wake-up call: Experts

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Cloud FusireSENIOR SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S lowest ever Fifa ranking is a kick in the teeth that should prod Zifa to take the necessary remedial action, football analysts have said.The sentiments came after the Warriors dropped to 132, their worst ever position on the Fifa rankings. Zimbabwe, who are now 22 positions lower than Tanzania on…

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Robbery suspects surrender to police

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Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER THREE suspected armed robbers linked to a spree of Harare robberies in which property worth over US$120 000 was stolen surrendered themselves to the police on Monday.Wallace Dekwende, Charles Sinola and Tendai Samanyai, who have since appeared in court facing two counts of armed robbery, surrendered themselves at Malbereign police station.They…

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