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Fake prophet jailed for bush rape

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Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A 25-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet from Mkoba 4 suburb in Gweru has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being convicted of raping a 22-year-old domestic worker under the guise of performing a spiritual cleansing ritual.Tawanda Shumba appeared before Gweru regional magistrate Sibongile Marondedze recently facing one count of rape.He denied the…

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Alleged Russian army recruiter in custody

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ANOTHER Zimbabwean allegedly involved in facilitating the employment of locals into the Russian army appeared in court yesterday and was remanded in custody.More than five people are so far before the courts on similar allegations, including a Russian national.Edward Kachingwe appeared before Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa facing charges of contravening the Trafficking in Persons…

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DeMbare infuriate fans

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Cloud Fusire at RUFARO STADIUM Dynamos…………………………………0 Bulawayo Chiefs……………………..0 DYNAMOS fans were left deeply frustrated after the Glamour Boys were held to a goalless draw by Bulawayo Chiefs here yesterday. It was 90 minutes to forget for the DeMbare forwards, including Jairos Kasondo, Leroy Mavunga, Moses Demera, and Perfect Chikwende. They spent the bet­ter part of…

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FDI drive needs structural foundations

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THE optimism from the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, regarding the country’s macroeconomic calm and an impressive 8.3 percent growth rate highlights the country’s immense economic potential. Leveraging the current stability of the ZiG at global investment conferences is a step in the right direction. However, to convert international interest into last­ing Foreign Direct Investment…

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Zimbabwe mulls 500MW solar energy boost . . . as the govt escalates fight to end crippling power cuts

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Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi SENIOR STAFF WRITERS AMID Zimbabwe’s unrelenting power shortages that are retard­ing the country’s economic growth, authorities are planning to develop up to 500MW of solar generation capacity across 10 sites nationwide. In addition, the government is pursuing the further expansion of thermal energy generation through projects such as Hwange Power…

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MPs challenged to champion pro-poor budgets

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CHIEF WRITER SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has challenged parliamentarians to prioritise pro-poor budgeting to trans­form the livelihoods of vulnerable commu­nities. Speaking in Bulawayo during a budget analysis capacity-building workshop for Members of Parlia­ment at the weekend, Mudenda said legislators must adopt modern analytical approaches that respond to complex societal needs and ensure…

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Harare uncle bailed over knife assault

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Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A HARARE man has appeared in court accused of inserting a knife into his five-year-old nephew’s anus. The accused appeared before Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa on Friday facing aggravat­ed indecent assault charges. He was granted US$100 bail. It is the State’s case that on April 21 2026, the complainant’s…

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