Controversial preacher Passion Java has sensationally claimed that his father co-owned former Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Darryn Tornadoes and was the one, together with Wiesław Grabowski, who discovered some of the best footballers of yesteryear. Java insinuated that his father was partly responsible for the nurturing of the likes of Norman Mapeza, Alois Bunjira, Lloyd Chitembwe and Stewart Murisa. The eccentric self-styled prophet made the stunning claims on the ZTN show, The Couch. Java said: My father co-owned the team called Darryn T, he is the one who discovered players like Mapeza and Bunjira and they used to stay at our home most of the times. There was this white guy named Grabowski, a good friend of my father, whose cousin ran a textile business (in Chitun
Update: Grace Mugabe’s son granted bail. Goreraza (37) appeared before magistrate Moreblessing Makati together with his accomplices, Paul Sithole (45), Aaron Muchenje (31) and Trymore Madzitire (36). Former First Lady Grace Mugabe’s son, Russell Goreraza, has been granted bail today at Concession Magistrates Courts on charges of stealing gold processing equipment at Tian Bao Mineral Industry in Mazowe. The quartet has been granted $20 000 bail each. Goreraza is Grace’s son from her previous marriage. The complainant in the matter is Prince Danda of Number 9 Calgary Farm, Mazowe, who is employed by Tian Bao Mineral Industry (Pvt) Ltd as managing director. Allegations are that on April 10 this year at around 7am at Tian Bao Mineral Industry (Pvt) Ltd Smithfield Farm,
HUNGRY villagers Wednesday scrambled to loot free loaves of bread from a Lobels Bread delivery truck that had been involved in an accident with another truck at Buffalo Downs where three people died. The incident happened at Buffalo Downs, a few kilometres outside Karoi Wednesday morning. The trucks involved in the accident belonged to confectionery giant Lobels, and courier logistics company, Swift. But while the incidence of sudden death is too appalling an occurrence, this thought was far from the minds of some villagers who took the opportunity to perform some free shopping from the bread delivery truck. Contacted for comment, Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Margaret Chitove confirmed the accident but said details and circumstances leading to the cra
A truck driver sustained serious burns when his fuel tanker caught fire after sideswiping another vehicle in Nyazura on Wednesday. The Harare-bound truck was carrying 42 000 litres of petrol worth over US$50 000 when it caught fire at the settlement located about 150km south-east of Harare. Police said a Toyota Land Cruiser vehicle encroached into the tanker’s lane, leading to the sideswipe. No fatalities were reported, and the trucker is in stable condition, police further stated. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Manicaland provincial spokesperson Inspector Luxson Chananda said: The truck driver sustained serious burns but is in stable condition while the driver of the Land Cruiser sustained minor injuries. In February, another fuel tanker overturned in Harare, spill
Notorious Ruwa robbers who were caught on CCTV in Ruwa arrested: Pics. Four notorious Ruwa robbers who had been on a rampage in the area were arrested and are appearing at the Harare Magistrate’s Court today. Residents of Damofalls have expressed concern over the rise in burglary cases in the area. Burglars are reportedly using the same method of cutting burglar bars and are targeting television sets mostly. A burglar was recently caught on Closed-circuit television (CCTV) breaking into a house in Damofalls and stealing a television set. Luckily the thugs were busted by the police. The four are Martin Munyanyi, Kudakwashe Chivarange, Carrington Kashedha and Tongai Tsuro.
A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Brunapeg in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South province has been arrested after he killed his brother for trying to restrain him from assaulting their mother. Thabani Moyo of Fanyana Moyo’s homestead New Line 1 in Brunapeg, killed his younger brother Jonathan Moyo (40) from the same homestead last Wednesday. Matabeleland South police provincial spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident that has left villagers shell shocked. She urged members of the public to refrain from abusing alcohol. “If there are misunderstandings, they should engage each other soberly and in an amicable way. “This can be done through engaging third parties that include the police, local leadership and pastors,” said Insp Mangena.
Government has suspended the Zimbabwe Examinations Council (Zimsec) June 2021 Ordinary and Advanced Level Examinations. The next examinations will be in November 2021. The development was announced by the minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica Mutsvangwa during Wednesday’s post-Cabinet briefings in Harare. The Ministry of Information posted on social media saying this suspension will allow for timely focus on the November 2021 examination preparations.
Cabinet this Wednesday reviewed fees for ordinary passports to USD$60 or Zimbabwe Dollar equivalent and USD$200 for three-day passports. The government said this was one of a cocktail of measures put in place to clear the passport backlog that dates back to 2018. Reports suggest that there are about 256 000 passports that need to be processed.
Mukwasha found hanging from a tree at in-laws’ homestead. Mike Diki of Hoyuyu village was found hanging from a tree by his mother-in-law Alice Mhike two days after he had an altercation with his wife Afrasia Bhadha. A 40-year-old Mutoko man committed suicide at his in-laws’ homesteadon April 2 following a domestic dispute. Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the incident. “The deceased was spotted some metres from his in-laws’ homestead. We urge the public to respect the sanctity of life and at least engage others in solving marital disputes to avoid loss of life,” he said. According to police, on March 31, Dikihad a misunderstanding with Bhadha whom he accused of having an extramarital affair. The decease
Man caught on CCTV stealing in Borrowdale. An unidentified man was caught on CCTV breaking into houses in Borrowdale where he allegedly stole US$20 000, laptops and cellphones. Award-winning journalist, Hopewell Chin’onoforwarded the message that claimed the man had tried to steal again last night. Read the message: “This man was caught on CCTV breaking into houses on Helensvale Road in Borrowdale last Friday. US$20,000, phones, laptops and other things were stolen. He returned last night and attempted more break-ins, but luckily he was disturbed and he escaped.” Do you know him? The photo below was attachedto the message. Some said it was time the nation employs face recognition software on such matters since the alleged thief’s face is exposed to the camera.
