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Presidential Scholarship Scheme, Official Arrested Over ‘Soliciting For Bribes’

Posted on April 25, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

An official from the Office of the President and Cabinet in charge of the Presidential Scholarship scheme has been arrested on allegations of soliciting bribes ranging between $500 and $1,500 from prospective students, who wanted to study under the scheme. Tafadzwa Mafuwu, 35, a senior executive to the director of the Presidential Scholarship, reportedly worked in connivance with Paidamoyo Mwandiyambira, 44, a receptionist at Masaisai Primary school in Westgate, Harare, and the headmistress of Martin Luther…

Govt Brings Back 15 Zimbabwean Women, Over 150 Still Stranded In Kuwait

Posted on March 28, 2016March 28, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

FIFTEEN local women who were stranded in Kuwait have returned home, with a senior government official yesterday saying more people than previously thought, with over 150 still marooned in the Gulf state. Warning members of public to be wary of people offering them jobs and scholarships to work or study overseas, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that they must verify the authenticity and integrity of people or organisations recruiting them before…

Chivi Woman Fleeing Python, Wounded After, Leaping Into Ferocious Crocodile Attack In River

Posted on March 18, 2016March 18, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

CONFRONTED by a huge python while out herding goats along a riverbank, a 27-year-old Chivi woman leapt into a river hoping to wade across to safety. Terrified Tsitsi Gwanangara had no way of knowing that she was jumping into the jaws of a crocodile which ripped open her abdomen and chopped chunks of flesh from her legs and arms with its gnashers. Gwanangara, of Mavhima Village under Chief Madzivire, was yesterday battling for life at Harare’s…

Further Details Emerge About Zimbabwean Women Sold Into Prostitution In Kuwait

Posted on March 12, 2016March 12, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Seven people believed to be part of a well organised human trafficking syndicate that is luring female job seekers to Kuwait, appeared in court yesterday. They allegedly enticed the women on the pretext they have secured decent employment for them in the oil rich country, when in actual fact they are selling them into prostitution and other menial jobs. It also emerged that upon arrival, the victims were placed under “house arrest” and were not…

Police Launch Manhunt For Dangerous, Armed, Poacher Syndicate

Posted on January 4, 2016January 4, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

POLICE have launched a manhunt for seven suspected poachers from across the country and have described them as armed and dangerous. National police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said anyone with information on the suspects should contact the police. The police appeal comes at a time when there are signs that security forces have made some gains in the war against poaching since they were roped in to fight the crime late last year….

‘Eaglesvale Headmaster, Salaries Officer &Bursar In US $800 000 Fraud, Trial’

Posted on September 24, 2015September 24, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

EAGLESVALE Senior’s head and other officials were dragged to the courts Wednesday on allegations of defrauding the school of US $800 000. Salaries officer Cheryl Botha, 52, headmaster Naison Tirivari, 60, and bursar Charles Blessing Shokobishi, 57 were not asked to plead when they appeared before magistrate Francis Mapfumo. They were released on US$1,000 bail each with stringent reporting conditions and were remanded to October 30. The complainant in the case is the vice chairperson…