A disturbing scandal has erupted across the continent, forcing an urgent reckoning with exploitation, consent, and power in the digital age. At the centre of the storm is Dmitry Baryshev, a Russian national whose alleged conduct has sparked outrage in Ghana, Kenya, and beyond.

Dr Richard Schulze, a famous medical herbalist, is known for his famous saying, “If you master only one herb in your life, ……master cayenne pepper”.He said, “In 35 years of practice, and working with people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient, and the reason is……. I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea, ….and within minutes they are up and around”. Apart from garlic and cloves, which are part of my mobile life savers, I added a bottle of Cay

Parliament has raised alarm over major financial irregularities in the Ministry of Finance, revealing that more than ZWL$111 billion in public funds could not be reconciled in the government’s 2022 accounts. The findings are contained in a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), which reviewed the Auditor‑General’s assessment of the Ministry’s Appropriation and Fund Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2022.

The Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi, has challenged newly graduated soldiers to uphold discipline, professionalism, and diligence as core pillars of national service. Lieutenant-General Tapfumaneyi was officiating at the pass-out parade of 499 army recruits at Imbizo Barracks, on the outskirts of Bulawayo. The graduates comprised 373 males and 126 females who successfully completed eight months of rigorous military training at the Recru

The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has accused the ZIFA Normalisation Committee of stalling efforts to resolve long-standing challenges in local football, warning that continued delays risk undermining progress made after Zimbabwe’s recent suspension by FIFA. Speaking to The Sunday Mail, SRC director-general Eltah Nengomasha said the Normalisation Committee has failed to respond to a proposed memorandum of understanding (MoU) that is intended to guide cooperation betw

The “Spider’s Web Doctrine” is a business strategy inspired by the way spiders weave their webs. It emphasizes building networks of relationships and connections within an industry, while remaining adaptable to change and opportunity. Just as a spider adjusts its web to capture prey, businesses can strategically position themselves at the center of their networks to seize opportunities and respond to threats from a vantage point.

A 35‑year‑old nurse, Collia Mweembe, has appeared in the Binga Magistrates Court facing charges of unlawfully terminating his girlfriend’s pregnancy without her consent. Mweembe, who works at Binga District Hospital and lives in Masili under Chief Sinakatenge Siabuwa, is accused of administering pills that allegedly caused a miscarriage.

A self-proclaimed prophet accused of orchestrating an elaborate “snake cleansing” scheme that allegedly cost a retired bank manager more than US$20,000 and three vehicles has been acquitted of fraud charges by a Bulawayo court. Lenon Chidarikire, also known as Madzibaba Lenon Chidarikire, walked free on Thursday after Bulawayo magistrate Themba Chimiso ruled that the State had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. Chidarikire had been facing four counts of fraud

Zimbabwe is preparing to roll out a groundbreaking HIV prevention tool, making it one of the first countries in the world to adopt Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medication. More than 46,000 people identified as being at high risk of infection will begin receiving the injection on Wednesday, 18 February, with the official launch scheduled in Epworth, Harare.

Chipfumbu’s public dissent only crystallised after exclusion from board activities and allowances in 2023. His conviction against Ncube-Chimhini is a matter of court record and stands acknowledged. But one courtroom victory does not retroactively create years of opposition.

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has announced the coming introduction of higher-quality ZiG bank notes — stronger paper, cleaner print, longer durability in circulation. Technically, that sounds reassuring. A country’s currency should look respectable. Money carries national identity. But across shops, kombis and WhatsApp groups, the reaction has not been excitement. It has been a quieter question: Will the new notes last in the wallet — or only in the pocket? Because in Zimbabw

Traditional leaders from Matabeleland North Province gathered at the Mhlahlandlela Government Complex in Bulawayo on Monday to receive smartphones donated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Chronicle reported that 51 devices were handed to chiefs and headmen across the province to improve communication and speed up responses to community needs.

The government will soon step up road traffic enforcement with the deployment of surveillance cameras and electronic ticketing as part of the Electronic Traffic Management System ETMS. Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Honourable Kazembe Kazembe said foundational work is largely complete and the programme is moving into implementation in major cities.

Masimba Holdings has plunged into mourning following the deaths of two of its employees in tragic and closely linked circumstances within the space of a week, in what has been described as a deeply distressing period for the company. The sequence of events began earlier in the week when Willington Dube, a Masimba Holdings worker, was fatally injured while inside a concrete mixer at one of the company’s operations. Dube was reportedly cleaning the mixer when the machine was sw

Zanu-PF has launched an internal probe into disturbances that forced the abrupt suspension of a Manicaland Provincial Executive Committee (PEC) meeting in Mutare, amid stern warnings from senior party officials that indiscipline during official party business will not be tolerated.

Zimbabwe has reinforced its commitment to regional solidarity after donating 370 metric tonnes of maize to Malawi, providing critical relief as the country grapples with a worsening food crisis triggered by prolonged drought and climate-related shocks. The donation was officially handed over at the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) headquarters in Lilongwe, marking the second consignment of humanitarian assistance from Zimbabwe to Malawi in recent weeks.

A Harare man is facing intense public backlash after allegedly misappropriating nearly US$2,000 raised to repatriate the body of a deceased friend from South Africa to Zimbabwe, leaving the bereaved family scrambling to secure alternative burial funds. Douglas Matadi is accused of mismanaging US$1,975 collected through a GoFundMe campaign intended to transport the body of Farai Mushamba from Cape Town to Bikita, Masvingo.

A Chimanimani community court presided over by Chief Saurombe has ordered that a bride price be returned after it emerged that a woman’s daughter had been married off without the involvement or blessing of her biological father.

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has reiterated that teachers who demand payment from pupils for extra lessons are committing corruption and abusing public office. Speaking in Bulawayo, the ministry’s Director of Communications and Advocacy, Taungana Ndoro, said teachers are already salaried by the state and must not exploit their classroom authority to solicit money from parents.

A lecturer at Morgan Zintec College, identified as Happiness Karengo, is reportedly on the run after a 30‑year‑old female student filed a police complaint alleging he raped her last November. The student says Karengo summoned her to his office on the pretext of administering a missed in‑class exam, then locked the door and assaulted her. The matter has been reported to Braeside Police Station under RRB 6473934.