Month: November 2024

Man Jailed for Mobile Money Fraud in Gweru – Courts Criticized for Lack of Seriousness in Fighting Crime

Man Jailed for Mobile Money Fraud in Gweru – Courts Criticized for Lack of Seriousness in Fighting Crime

Nov 21, 2024 | |

By Leonnel Mhuka   On Wednesday 20 November, Stanford Tapiwa Marongwe, a 21-year-old from Gweru, was  sentenced to 36 months in prison after being convicted on three counts of mobile money fraud. He appeared before the Gweru Magistrates’ Court following a series of schemes targeting mobile money outlets.   The fraud began on September 21, 2024, when Marongwe approached a mobile money outlet and tricked a cashier into believing he had made a cash-out transaction of USD450. He manipulated the complainant’s phone, saving his contact as “+263164USD,” sent himself a fake transaction request, and showed the cashier a falsified...

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No to Constitutional Amendment Bill: Shift of voter registration From ZEC to Civil Registry

No to Constitutional Amendment Bill: Shift of voter registration From ZEC to Civil Registry

Nov 20, 2024 | |

By Change Radio Admin Zimbabweans are quick to forget, but what was the Minister of ICT Tatenda Mavetera was trying to say when she spoke on collection of identity information and registering WhatsApp groups last week? Read this article by one Manicaland based political analyst who uncovers the secrets behind Mavetera’s proposed policies explaining its implications on politics and linking it to FAZ and a planned massive voter rigging scheme that includes masabhuku and the Civil Registry Department. An insight What is currently at play is preparation for the 2028 elections. I will outline what is happening on the...

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Tshabangu Cabal’s Unholy Alliance with ZANU-PF Exposed: Yesterday’s High Court Ruling Raises Eyebrows

Tshabangu Cabal’s Unholy Alliance with ZANU-PF Exposed: Yesterday’s High Court Ruling Raises Eyebrows

Nov 20, 2024 | |

By Khokhelani Xhame   Yesterday’s High Court’s decision to bar fraudulently recalled Councillor Ephias Mambume from recontesting has sparked outrage, with many citing it as further evidence of the Tshabangu cabal’s clandestine collaboration with Zanu-PF to hijack opposition seats via captured courts. This disturbing trend has been observed in several instances, including: Masvingo’s Former Mayor, Cllr Shantel Chiwara: Illegally recalled and barred from recontesting, paving the way for ZANU-PF to grab her ward seat. Chitungwiza’s Former Deputy Mayor, Cllr Jerita Mutingwende: Similarly, recalled and her ward seat was also replaced by a ZANU-PF candidate. Former Mabvuku-Tafara MP, Hon. Munyaradzi...

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Unity in Diversity: The Key to Toppling ZANU-PF’s Reign

Unity in Diversity: The Key to Toppling ZANU-PF’s Reign

Nov 20, 2024 | |

By Innocent Moyondizvo Nhira The notion that removing a revolutionary party from power is a daunting task is a stark reality in Zimbabwe. The ruling ZANU-PF party has held onto power for decades, leaving many to wonder if change is possible. However, Morgen Komichi, a senior official in the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), believes that unity among opposition parties is vital to unseating ZANU-PF. Komichi’s recent tweet emphasized the need for a coalition to challenge ZANU-PF’s dominance. But before forming such an alliance, potential partners must demonstrate their strength and support base through public rallies. This show...

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Harare Magistrate Orders Police to Return Illegally Seized Devices to Pro-Democracy Campaigners Tortured After Arrest

Harare Magistrate Orders Police to Return Illegally Seized Devices to Pro-Democracy Campaigners Tortured After Arrest

Nov 19, 2024 | |

By Leonnel Mhuka A Harare Magistrate has ordered the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to return electronic gadgets they took from three well-known pro-democracy activists, Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. The trio was forcibly removed from a plane, arrested, and later charged with disorderly conduct. This ruling is a step forward in their fight for justice as they challenge these charges. Keep reading to learn more about their ordeal, the court’s decision, and what happens next in this important case. Read the full statement by the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights below A Harare Magistrate on Monday ordered...

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