AN organised criminal gang that scammed businesses and charities out of £750,000 through a UK-wide cheque fraud network has been sentenced for a combined total of over 24 years in prison at Inner London Crown Court. This follows a successful investigation by the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), a specialist police unit funded by the banking and finance industry. The ringleader of the gang, Patson Mupinyuri, 37, of Charlecote Way, Northampton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and was sentenced to six years in prison. Two other gang members, Collen Chikore, 42, of Moseley Avenue, Coventry, and Simbarashe Dengu, 30, of The Circle, Nuneaton, both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud and were sentenced to six years and two months, and two years and
Zimbabwe may be gearing up for its second army-driven removal of a sitting president in the past two-and-a-half years. The economic meltdown in the country constitutes the biggest threat to Zanu PF's continued hold on power, the ruling party has admitted. The country is going through one of the worst economic crises since 2013 characterised by severe currency shortages, scarce fuel supplies and galloping inflation. Jonathan Moyo - a former cabinet minister for Zanu PF - has claimed that the wheels are in motion to remove Emmerson Mnangagwa from office through a military coup. Will there be another army coup in Zimbabwe? The one-time Higher and Tertiary Education leader has predicted that a "bloodless transition" - similar to what we saw in 2017 when Robert
In a startling development, a suspected coronavirus patient is reported to have escaped from the Wilkins Infectious Diseases Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. The disturbing news was confirmed by Zimpapers owned Star FM radio on social media. According to Star FM, the suspected coronavirus patient who is from Thailand had been quarantined at the infectious diseases hospital so that the medical authorities could test him for the deadly virus. However, before the tests could be conducted the Thai national somehow slinked away from the attention of the medical authorities. It is not yet clear how he escaped and the medical authorities are yet to reveal the details. Writing on their Twitter social media page, Star FM said, "#NewsAlert: A suspected coronavirus patient escap
SEH CALAZ and his award-winning manager Preston Maporisa have reportedly parted ways, this publication can reveal. On Wednesday, Maporisa tendered a resignation letter. “Please note that I am here to tender my resignation as Seh Calaz manager ndipewo vamwe mukana vanokwanisa kufambisa basa. “No hard feelings and ndagara ndiriMubhandit and will remain Mubhanditi. “I am now venturing into other business outside music so that I make sure my family gets food on the table. “I would like to thank Calaz for the support he gave me during my tenure,” he said. Seh Calaz’s publicist King George Damson confirmed the developments. “We have always been working with Mr Maporisa even before he came to assist our office with managerial duties. &ld
Hawks hunt Zimbabwean fingered in SA R5 million scam. The Hawks and other South African law enforcement agencies have been on the trail of Nyamurima, whom they suspect has been a vital cog in the execution of the scam, since December. Crack South African investigative unit, The Hawks, are on the trail of an alleged fugitive from Zimbabwe identified as Bruce Nyamurima whom they believe executed, with the connivance of a sophisticated crime syndicate, an elaborate scam to defraud a Pretoria company of R5 million. He has been posted on various social media law enforcement agency pages as a person of interest in an ongoing investigation. The Hawks are South Africa’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) which targets organised crime, corruption, economic crimes a
VETERAN radio and television personality Tichafa Matambanadzo popularly known as Tich Mataz has been dragged to court for failing to pay rent. Tich Mataz who is enjoying shelter at a Belvedere apartment belonging to Ishmail Omar, allegedly owes $16 650 in three months’ arrears. According to court papers, the media personality accrued a balance of $1 250 during December 2019 and a combined $15 400 for January and February 2020. Property owner Omar has approached the High Court seeking to evict Tich Mataz who has acknowledged the debt. The parties had entered a lease agreement commencing on November 20 with monthly rent reviews up to May 31st. “This is an application for eviction as against the Respondent (Tich Mataz) and all those occupying the property through him kn
A Zambia based Zimbabwean born pastor was nabbed by the Zambian Air Force after being busted attempting to smuggle drugs and stolen copper wires. A member of the Mount Of Zion Christian Centre in Zambia, Kyka Ncube aka David Ncube was dramatically intercepted and arrested by the Zambian Air Force on the verge of attempting to smuggle the drugs and copper wires outside the country. Mount Zion Christian Centre is led by the controversial Reverend Bruce Msidi and Ncube is one of the prominent spiritual sons at Mount Zion Christian Centre (known as the MoreHouse) According to a witness, Pastor David was arrested movie style by the military officials and was blindfolded before being carted off to Lusaka where he has been languishing in prison since Sunday. “Reverend Msidi’
AN estimated 6 000 prisoners serving jail terms of non-violent crimes will be released through amnesty in a bid to de-congest prisons and alleviate challenges being faced by the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS).abinet heard and approved the proposal by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, honourable Ziyambi Ziyambi. Addressing journalists at a post-Cabinet briefing in the capital Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said the sentence reduction will be for defined categories of prisoners. “Cabinet considered and approved the proposal to have a general amnesty, this report was presented by the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, honourable Ziyambi Ziyambi,” said Senat
Prophet Passion Java has come out in defence of UK based socialite, Olinda Chapel after her ex-husband Tytan ousted her HIV positive status to the public during a tearful interview. The prophet has blasted Tytan for his interview saying what he did wasn’t justifiable and he doesn’t condone it at all. He said Tytan needed to show respect to his ex-wife instead of using theatrics to deal with his post-marital issues. “It’s brutal, what you did Tytan, that was so disrespectful. How can you do that to the mother of your child? I don’t know what kind of issues you two have but that wasn’t cool. He claimed Olinda was taking some special medication during her pregnancy with their daughter Nandi. “When she was pregnant, we would get particular
Singer Tytan has once again grabbed the headlines for his explosive interview in which he levelled a number of damning allegations against his ex-wife Olinda. Tytan came all guns blazing in a lengthy interview with Rumbidzai Bvunzawabaya in which he accused ex-wife Olinda Chapel of abuse and concealing her HIV status from him. However the case has been reported to authorities are investigating after people who were closely following the story were rubbed off the wrong way after it was revealed that Tytan was the Executive Producer Production Manager of the show and he also did the marketing and branding as well. While some sympathizers saw it as him having agency over his narrative, some saw it as a cunning move to smear his ex-wife’s name and garner sympathy from th
