Harare- Government has instituted a full investigation following a Bell 430 helicopter crash at Kudenga Farm in Mashonaland East Province which claimed the lives of all five people on board, including prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke. Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona briefed Cabinet on…
Prominent Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has died after a private helicopter he was traveling in alongside five other passengers crashed in Marondera rural this evening. Family spokesperson Mr Herbert Chivayo confirmed the death of the businessman and his wife Lucy Muteke. He told the state media that they are at loss…
Chitungwiza – Chitungwiza Municipality has announced the death of Councillor Tarisai Chikukwa, who served as Chairperson of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Committee. Chikukwa, who was elected to the council through proportional representation in 2023, reportedly passed away yesterday. The municipality described her as a dedicated public servant who…
Mbedzi, a Beitbridge resident, was arrested after posting a Facebook video calling for peaceful protests against the recently enacted Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. The State alleges that he failed to notify the relevant authorities of the planned gathering on 31 July. Beitbridge– Bhekimpilo Mbedzi, chairperson of the National Democratic…
Opposition leader cites leaked audio, lavish wedding as proof of ZANU PF decay Harare – Veteran opposition politician Tendai Biti has launched a blistering attack on Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU PF party, alleging that a leaked audio recording and a recent high-profile wedding expose “the extent and depth of State Capture”…
Harare — Zimbabwe's Youth Minister Tino Machakaire has issued a veiled rebuke to powerful people who take advantage of their proximity and influence to intimidate women and other citizens. The comments come soon after controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex wife Sonja Madzikanda and her mother Tabitha spent days behind bars…
Harare – A high-stakes social media confrontation ended with a public apology Thursday after businessman Rutendo Matinyarare mistakenly accused prominent Advocate Thabani Mpofu of being linked to controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo and an allegedly flawed charge sheet. Matinyarare initially claimed Mpofu was the advocate associated with Chivayo and what he…
Harare — Controversial Zimbabwean businessman and socialite Sir Wicknell Chivhayo has gifted Rev. Dr. Nelly Gwatidzo a brand new 2026 Toyota Fortuner GD6 2.4d and US$10,000 cash, praising her evangelical work and her alignment with First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation. Chivhayo, known for flamboyant giveaways to politicians,…
Harare – The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has formally opposed the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3 (2026), warning that the proposed changes are “constitutionally, morally, and democratically compromised” and calling for a national referendum if the Bill proceeds in its current form. In a submission to Parliament…
