21/12/2025
Which One was the most Trending Story Of The Year ?
🔰 The Holy Ten Apology & Rehab Saga
• The Story: The biggest fallout of the year. Holy Ten made headlines for a series of outbursts where he insulted President Mnangagwa, the President's sons, and the Zimbabwean government while in South Africa.
• The Twist: After the public backlash and reports of a drinking problem, he checked into rehab. He recently issued a formal apology titled "Apology, Reflection and Renewal," claiming he is on a path to "rebirth."
🔰 Sir Wicknell’s Celebrity Car Rain
• The Story: Sir Wicknell Chivayo dominated social media by gifting luxury cars (mostly Toyota GD6s and Mercedes Benz) to anyone who supported the ruling party or caught his eye.
• The Twist: From musicians to church leaders, the "Wicknell list" became the most anticipated gossip every week. Go and see Victor
🔰 Macheso’s Modern Fresh Cut
• The Story: The Sungura King, Alick Macheso, broke the internet when he ditched his signature look for a trendy, modern hairstyle.
• The Twist: It sparked endless memes, with some fans saying he looks like a Zimdancehall artist now, while others praised him for staying young.
🔰 The Kapfupi & Mai Nga Separation
• The Story: A heartbreaking but massive gossip story. The iconic duo split up and the drama intensified with reports of Mai Nga moving on quickly.
• The Twist: Vloggers have spent weeks analyzing the videos of an emotional Kapfupi, making it a permanent fixture on Panonzi Pano.
🔰 The Prophet Walter Magaya & Tendai Magaya Arrest
• The Story: In early November 2025, the PHD Ministries founder and his wife, Tendai were arrested and appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court.
• The Viral Moment: Images of the couple leaving the court went everywhere. While his wife was granted bail, the Prophet initially remained in custody, facing serious charges of fr@ud and r@pe. The streets were divided between loyal followers and those saying "the law is catching up."
🔰 The Succession Battle & High Level Tensions
• The Story: Rumors of a massive rift between the President and VP Chiwenga kept everyone on edge.
• The Twist: This story trended because of the "behind the scenes" gossip about who really holds the power in Zimbabwe as we head into 2026.
🔰 The Blessed Geza Uprising that Faded
• The Story: Geza the Comrade (Blessed Geza) became the face of resistance, calling for a national shutdown and protests on March 31st to remove the President and stop the "2030" term extension.
• The Twist: Despite his viral YouTube videos and "Cde Bombshell" persona, the street protests were largely crushed or ignored. He is now a fugitive and many followers feel the hope for immediate change went down the drain.
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