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22/09/2026

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED: APOSTLE RODNEY CHIPOYERA’S VIRAL CHURCH VIDEO

Contrary to social media reports and speculation surrounding Apostle Rodney Chipoyera’s trending video, the moment was a surprise birthday celebration for his wife, featuring a special appearance by saxophonist Denilson Musekiwa.

The church’s outpouring of love and gifts left her visibly emotional. Watch what really happened before drawing conclusions from the viral clip.

20/09/2026

GWASHURE UNVEILS ‘PANASHE’ ALBUM IN COLOURFUL HARARE LAUNCH

BY Staff Reporter

Gospel musician Wiseman Gwashure has unveiled his latest 10-track album, Panashe (Tichibhutsura Madhimoni), 10-track album, Panashe (Tichibhutsura Madhimoni), in a colourful Harare launch that brought together musicians, church followers and gospel music fans.

Gwashure, backed by his band The Born Again, took centre stage on Saturday as he officially introduced the project, which he described as a product of prayer and faith.

The album features Ruoko Runopa, Panashe, Jehovah Ndimi Baba, Chiroto Changu, Pepuka, Pindirai Jehova, Marah, Ndisiyei Zvangu, Tsitsi Dzinoera and Bhutsura Madhimoni (2).

The launch turned into a celebration of gospel music, with performances from Izodzo Choral Group, Followers of Christ, Trymore Bande, Rap Guru, Solomon Kaporoma, LG Wenyasha and Pastor Mateke, among others.

Gwashure, who was visibly emotional during the event, paid tribute to his spiritual father, Bishop Dr Sydney Mabhiza, as well as fellow musicians and fans who supported the project.

“I want to thank my Bishop, Dr S Mabhiza, for allowing God to use me, and my brother Mambo Dhuterere for the support. This album was birthed in prayer,” he said.

He revealed that he composed all the songs on the album except Pindirai Jehovah, which was written by Bishop Mabhiza.

“My prayer is that when people listen to Panashe, madhimoni abhutsurwe chaiko,” he said.

The launch also featured an endorsement from fellow gospel star Mambo Dhuterere, born Darlington Mutseta, who praised Gwashure for using music to communicate Christian values and morality.

Dhuterere described Panashe as more than an entertainment project, saying it carries a message aimed at encouraging Christian living.

The two musicians fellowship under the St John Apostolic Church of the Whole World, led by Bishop Mabhiza.

With its mix of praise, worship and live performances, the launch marked a major step in Gwashure’s gospel music journey as he takes Panashe to his audience.

19/09/2026

Dr MHAMHA Minnie Baloyi HEALTH & WELLNESS PLUS MOVEMENT KICKS OFF IN HARARE TODAY

Staff Writer

Hundreds of women have turned up at Realton Sports Club in Harare for the Health and Wellness Plus Movement.

The three-month challenge, launched by Dr Minnie Baloyi-Chiwenga, has US$10 000 in prize money.

The top three contestants who lose at least 10kg by December 20, 2026, will win US$5 000, US$3 000 and US$2 000 respectively.

Dr Mhamha said the movement will be replicated across all provinces.

18/09/2026

EDDY CUSTOMS SURPRISES TRENDING GOKWE GOGO WITH BIRTHDAY CAKE

By Staff Writer

Trending Gokwe grandmother has received a surprise birthday cake from Eddy Customs Clearing and Forwarding Pvt Ltd after a viral video showed her celebrating the President’s birthday while expressing her wish to also enjoy some cake.

The grandma, who recently made headlines after being spotted in Mvurwi, captured the attention of social media users with her cheerful personality and remarks about wanting to taste birthday cake.

Moved by her story, Eddy Customs said it decided to buy her a cake as a gesture of appreciation and love for the elderly.

“As Eddy Customs, that moment touched us. I am also a Gokwe boy, born and raised in Gokwe — Mateta 2, kwaManoti ndiko kumusha,” the company said.

“So we decided: Gogo vedu havafanire kusara! We bought Gogo a cake so that they could also enjoy their special moment. This is bigger than business. It is about remembering where we come from, respecting our elders and showing love to our communities.”

The company said the cake is ready for collection at Cake Haven PaMuponesi, Room 1, and urged Gogo to collect it.

“Ku Gokwe tinerudo! Enjoy your cake, Gogo,” Eddy Customs said.

17/09/2026

CHADZAMIRA HAS NO DOG IN CHIEFS’ FIGHT

MASVINGO Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Ezra Chadzamira has no stake in the internal leadership disputes involving traditional leaders and has no reason to bankroll efforts to remove chiefs from their positions, sources have said.

The sources dismissed allegations that Chadzamira provided US$10 000 to support moves targeting Senate President Chief Fortune Charumbira and Chief Nhema, describing the claims as unfounded and unsupported by evidence.

They said Chadzamira’s involvement in the affairs of traditional leaders was part of his official responsibilities as the minister responsible for provincial administration and should not be interpreted as evidence that he was backing any faction.

“Chadzamira has no dog in this fight. He has absolutely nothing to gain from the removal of Charumbira, Nhema or any other chief. Why would he spend US$10 000 on a fight from which he stands to benefit nothing?” one source said.

Another source said the allegations appeared to be an attempt to drag the minister into a dispute that should be resolved through the established structures governing traditional leaders.

“The chiefs have their own structures and processes. Chadzamira does not need to buy support for one chief against another. There is simply no logical benefit for him in financing such a campaign,” the source said.

A third source said Chadzamira’s attendance at the September 14 meeting, where 42 of the 45 chiefs reportedly voted to recommend the recall of Charumbira, Nhema and Chief Chitanga, should not be interpreted as him directing or funding the proceedings.

“Being present at a meeting does not mean that you sponsored what happened there. The chiefs debated and made their own decisions. There is no evidence that Chadzamira paid anyone to vote in a particular way,” the source said.

The US$10 000 allegation, the source added, should be backed by evidence rather than speculation.

“If somebody is saying US$10 000 changed hands, then they must produce evidence. It is unfair to simply attach a figure to the minister’s name and expect people to accept it as fact,” the source said.

The allegations also include claims that Chadzamira wants Chief Chitanga replaced as chairperson of the Masvingo Provincial Assembly of Chiefs by Chief Serima.

However, the sources said leadership questions among traditional leaders should not automatically be attributed to the provincial minister.

“The chiefs are adults who can make their own decisions. They do not need Chadzamira to tell them whom to support. These are matters within their structures and should be allowed to follow the proper process,” the source said.

17/09/2026

DIRECTOR IAN GENESESI, CLEARING AGENT MICHAEL MAKONYE IN ZIG372 000 IMPORT DUTY EVASION STORM

By News Byte Zw

Gemoian Enterprises director IAN GENESESI (31) and clearing agent MICHAEL MAKONYE (36) have appeared in court accused of evading more than ZiG372 000 in import duty and VAT by allegedly declaring a consignment of assorted goods as agricultural equipment.

The two appeared before Harare regional magistrate Fadzai Mthombeni facing charges of fraud, forgery, false representation and smuggling.

They were remanded to next month for trial.

The State alleges that Genesesi, through Gemoian Enterprises T/A G&M Group (Pvt) Ltd, purchased 698 cartons of goods weighing 25 080kg from a Chinese company in November 2024.

The consignment included artificial flowers, decorative balls, vegetable racks, lights, rice containers, vehicle spares and machinery, among other goods.

Prosecutors allege that after the goods arrived at Beira Port in February 2025, Genesesi connived with Makonye, the director of With You Customs, to evade import duty and VAT.

The two allegedly created a fake bill of lading and invoice describing the goods as agricultural equipment such as shellers, weeders, a cultipacker and harvesters.

The State claims the accused knew that such agricultural equipment was exempt from import duty in Zimbabwe.

On February 28, 2025, With You Customs allegedly processed the ZIMRA clearance under bill of entry number C6935, declaring the consignment as agricultural implements.

As a result, ZIMRA allegedly exempted the goods from import duty and VAT amounting to ZiG372 625.82 and US$1 478.78.

The consignment was subsequently transported from Beira through Forbes Border Post in Mutare without a physical examination before being released for delivery to Gemoian Enterprises in Harare.

The goods were later allegedly distributed to the company's clients.

The alleged fraud was uncovered during post-clearance audits by ZIMRA's Loss Control Department, which reportedly established that the consignment had been falsely declared as agricultural implements.

The matter was then referred to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission for investigation.

On August 26, 2025, ZACC investigators accompanied by ZIMRA officials allegedly conducted physical checks at the accused persons' business premises at 48 Kenneth Kaunda Avenue, Harare.

The State alleges that no agricultural implements or records relating to agricultural equipment were found at the premises.

Prosecutors further allege that had the goods been correctly declared, the accused would have been required to pay ZiG372 625.82 and US$1 478.78 in import duty and VAT.

ZIMRA is therefore alleged to have suffered prejudice amounting to the same figures.

The State is represented by ZIMRA revenue supervisor Edward Shana.

17/09/2026

MBERENGWA WOMAN JAILED 8 YEARS AFTER RAZOR-BLADE TONGUE CUTTING KILLS BABY💔

A Mberengwa woman has been jailed for eight years after a traditional tongue-incision procedure she performed on a one-year-six-month-old child allegedly resulted in the girl’s death.

17/09/2026

ACCIDENT VICTIM CRIES FOUL OVER HAMILTON INSURANCE CLAIM

Bulawayo accident victim FARAI KAUGARE says he has been left frustrated and struggling with medical bills after allegedly failing to get a clear response from HAMILTON INSURANCE over his third-party claim.

Kaugare was injured in a road accident on 15 February 2025, suffering compound fractures to his right tibia and fibula. He says his medical expenses have topped US$3 000, with UBH Hospital still owed money and another operation expected to remove the locked nail set inserted into his leg.

He says he submitted his claim to Hamilton Insurance in Bulawayo on 13 August 2026 and was told the documents had been forwarded to Harare on 19 August.

But when he followed up on 10 September, Kaugare says he was allegedly told that the Harare office had not received the claim documents.

With the matter still unresolved, Kaugare has lodged a complaint with IPEC and is awaiting the outcome of its enquiries.

The accident victim is now calling for answers, transparency and urgent action, saying third-party claimants should not be left battling to access assistance after suffering serious injuries.

HAMILTON INSURANCE — WHAT HAPPENED TO THE CLAIM?

17/09/2026

CUSTOMER CALLS OUT MEDORANGE GREENFIELDS OVER EXCHANGE DISPUTE

By News Byte Zw

A customer has accused MedOrange Greenfields Showgrounds of rude treatment after allegedly being refused an exchange just 10 minutes after buying adult incontinence pads, saying the manager cited company policy and told her it was “your mistake of choice.”

The customer has called on MedOrange to address the complaint.

MEDORANGE — YOUR RESPONSE?

17/09/2026

BULAWAYO COMPANY DIRECTOR IN COURT OVER US$125 000 VARICHEM FRAUD

A Bulawayo company director has appeared in court over allegations of defrauding Varichem Pharmaceuticals of US$125 000 by allegedly tampering with email communication and diverting the payment into a local bank account.

Belene Ncube, a director of Malaba Solutions, was yesterday granted US$500 bail after appearing before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing fraud charges.

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