A cricket player was arrested yesterday in Kwekwe for stabbing his wife. Tarisai Musakanda, 29, is facing attempted murder charges after a dispute with his wife, Tinodiwanashe Makunike, also known …
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Businessman Francesco Marconati Returns to Court for Sentencing After Fraud Conviction
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaConvicted businessman Francesco Marconati is scheduled to return to court today for sentencing following his pre-sentence hearing last Friday. Marconati, who had a warrant of arrest issued against him last …
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Neighbor Conflict Intensifies As Harare Woman Faces Accusations of Witchcraft and Murder
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaA resident of Harare appeared in court accusing her neighbor of killing her husband. Magistrate Meenal Naratom issued a peace order in favor of Chipo Kumbula, who has alleged that …
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BUSINESS NEWS
China Imposes Six-Month Ban and $56.4 Million Fine on PwC Over Evergrande Audit Failures
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaChinese authorities have imposed a six-month ban on PwC and levied fines totaling over 400 million yuan ($56.4 million) due to its role in auditing the failed property developer Evergrande. …
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Ugandan Government in Legal Battle Over Land Disputes Along EACOP Pipeline Route
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaUganda’s government is embroiled in a legal battle with 112 landowners set to be displaced by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, as issues such as undervalued compensation, …
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Zambia’s Mines Turn to South Africa’s Eskom for Power Amid Worst Energy Crisis
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaZambia’s largest mining companies are turning to an unexpected energy source amid the country’s severe power crisis: South Africa’s Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. Zambia, which typically depends on hydropower for …
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Tight Liquidity Hinders IDBZ Infrastructure Funding Efforts
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) reports that tight liquidity conditions are hindering the disbursement of substantial funds for critical infrastructure projects. In the first half of 2024, the …
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Fitch Warns Mpox Outbreak Could Worsen Fiscal Pressures in Sub-Saharan Africa
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaFitch Ratings recently cautioned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could exacerbate the fiscal challenges faced by many countries in the region. The Africa Centres …
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Zimbabwe Miners Federation Calls for Prepaid Metering to Avert Power Supply Issues
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaThe Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) has advised its members to switch to the prepaid smart metering system for electricity to prevent worsening power supply issues that could negatively impact their …
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STATE OF PLAY Marconati’s Deportation Bid : VICTIMIZED CHINESE INVESTOR HAOXUAN SONG DETAINED
by Kells Dzivaby Kells DzivaChinese investor Haoxuan Song has urgently sought an interdict from the High Court to block his deportation from Zimbabwe, arguing that his detention and pending deportation are unlawful and violate …