The bizarre case in which Doves Holdings Zimbabwe has been accused of giving a grieving family an empty coffin has taken a fresh new twist. This comes after Doves counter-attacked and accused the lawyers of the grieving family of trying to extort them. According to the funeral services company, one of the lawyers gave the company an ultimatum to give him US$123 000 and an SUV within 12 hours or else he would tarnish their image by publicising the bizarre case of the empty coffin. The family of the late Maxwell Chimwamurombe has alleged that Doves gave them an empty coffin when they wanted to bury their relative. The family, which is being represented by ChimwaMurombe Legal Practice, has alleged that upon realising the shocking mistake, Doves launched a massive cover-up that involved
POLICE commissioner-general Godwin Matanga’s name has been dragged into an unlawful entry and theft case involving US$152 000 in cash and valuables, pitting prominent corporate executive Grace Muradzikwa and flamboyant socialite Luminitsa Kimberly Jemwa, amid fears of name-dropping and obstruction of the course of justice. Those involved in the case say Muradzikwa has been using Matanga’s name to intimidate Jemwa, who is fighting with the corporate executive’s son Kundai, accused of unlawful entry into his family tenant — Jemwa’s home — and stealing US$32 000 in cash and valuables amounting to US$120 000. According to court papers, early this month, Kundai Muradzikwa, son to Insurance and Pension Commission (Ipec) commissioner Grace Muradzikwa, who w
IN the aftermath of the High Court application by Zanu PF member Sybeth Musengezi challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s legitimacy, minutes of the central committee meeting held on 19 November 2017 state he was “appointed interim leader pending ratification by extraordinary congress”. Musengezi is challenging the appointment, saying the meeting was unconstitutional in the way it was convened, constituted and conducted. After the late President Robert Mugabe was pushed out through a military coup, Zanu PF held a meeting to install a new leader, although Mugabe had remained the leader of Zanu PF and head of state until 21 November 2017, when he resigned. The meeting was called and chaired by Obert Mpofu, who was the ruling party’s secretary for finance.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife, Marry Chiwenga, has appealed for help to get her three minor children with the former army boss into her custody, saying they are being sexually abused by the housemaid. In a post on social media, Marry also claimed that her estranged husband, who is also the Minister of Health and Child Care, does not take instructions from the President and therefore, she has no one to help her. Below is Marry’s statement: It is most disturbing and disheartening as I write this piece of message. I write for the world to see, to know that the clock might be ticking for me, for those that wish to end my life, I have been followed, my cars have been bugged, my parents are being followed, all those that have assisted me have been threate
The unqualified mathematics teacher ordered to perform 630 hours of community service for assaulting one of his students in full view of other learners at a Harare college, has managed to get his unpaid work moved from Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals to Epworth Police Station, near where he now lives. Talent Chingwaru (29) was at the Harare Magistrates Court seeking to be transferred from Parirenyatwa, saying he had changed his place of residence. He told Harare magistrate Mrs Judith Taruvinga that he was no longer staying in Mt Pleasant and was now in Epworth, and asked to be transferred to any near Government institution since it would be difficult for him to travel to Parirenyatwa every day to perform the community service. Chingwaru, who claims to be a Wits University trained eng
Opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa said he was almost killed by alleged Zanu PF thugs who fired live bullets at his car in Manicaland province on Tuesday. Chamisa’s convoy was intercepted by armed suspected Zanu PF youths who fired gunshots, hitting a rear window at his vehicle on the outskirts of Mutare. The MDC Alliance presidium led by Chamisa and his deputy Lynette Kerenyi-Kore are on a tour of Manicaland province mobilising support ahead of the 2023 elections. Chamisa said he would remain defiant despite being targeted for assassination. “THEY NEARLY TOOK ME OUT.. He wants me killed and dead. They want blood and more blood. They missed by seconds because Our #Godisinit. Violence & assassinations won’t solve complex national challenges. We remain
Former finance minister Simba Makoni appeared in court Tuesday accused of using black market currency exchange rates at his business. Makoni was not asked to plead to a charge of contravening exchange control regulations during a brief appearance before magistrate, Stanford Mambanje. Mambanje released the 71-year-old on free bail. The National Prosecuting Authority charged Makoni in his capacity as the chairman of Powerspeed, which owns Electrosales. An Electrosales outlet in Harare was allegedly found using black market exchange rates for its goods. The official exchange rate was one United States dollar to 93.08 Zimbabwe dollars on Tuesday, but the greenback fetches as much as 200 on the black market. Many businesses which import most of their stock provide discounts for cus
The 6 women and 10 men who were arrested over the weekend for attending the now-infamous “Kuwadzana Sex Party” were all freed on Monday. The 16 were released on free bail when they appeared at the Harare Magistrate’s Court. The 16 have been identified as Chibanda Alexio (41), Daniel Dhivala (23), Edward Kanengoni (29), Praisemore Makuni (39), Trust Gamure (21), Spatisiwe Kufa (21), Samuel Makove (34), Paul Nhodza (35), Luis Zvenhasi (26), Mark Tafirenyika (36), Thokozani Tshuma (21), Lydia Nyakutsikwa (36), Mollen Mashangaidze (33), Loveness Zindi and Shylet Simba. All 16 appeared before Harare magistrate Barbra Mateko. They were not asked to enter a plea and were instead remanded out of custody on free bail. This follows reports that the 16 spent most of Monday at
At least five MDC Alliance officials were treated for injuries on Monday after party leader Nelson Chamisa’s convoy was attacked in Charumbira in Masvingo province, the party said. MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere blamed the attack on “rented” Zanu PF mobs. Chamisa was unhurt in the attack targeting a team driving ahead of him. Mahere said in a statement: “Over 200 youths mobilised by Zanu PF have violently attacked president Chamisa’s convoy and advance team on their way to meet community leaders in Charumbira. “They stoned cars, barricaded roads with burning logs and assaulted members of our team who’ve now been hospitalised. “Cars were seen ferrying the rented crowd and co-ordinating the attacks as violent thugs
The opposition MDC has alleged that Nelson Chamisa's convoy has been attacked by ZANU PF Youths on his way to Masvingo. Posting through their Twitter account, MDC said, "Over 200 youths mobilized by ZANU PF have violently attacked President Chamisa's convoy & advance team on their way to meet community leaders in Masvingo. They stoned cars, barricaded roads with burning logs & assaulted members of our team who've now been hospitalized." MDC-A leader Nelson Chamisa’s convoy has allegedly been attacked by purported ZANU PF youths in Charumbira, Masvingo Province earlier this morning, October 11. Journalist, Hopewell Chin’ono reported the incident with pictures of the damaged cars from the convoy making rounds on social media. The MDCA st
