BUSINESS NEWS

Man accused of selling fake fer­til­iser

A manager at Agro Zim Solutions, Blessing Mushonga, appeared before Harare Provincial Magistrate Ruth Moyo over allegations of defrauding farmers by selling counterfeit fertilisers, causing substantia...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 December 2025

EDUCATION

Zimbabwe battles surge in fake academic certificates

Zimbabwe's education sector is once again under scrutiny as the market for fake academic qualifications grows, exposing loopholes in institutional systems and rising desperation among citizens seeking...

By Staff reporter | Published: 09 December 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Police warn public over rise in fake real estate agents

Police have raised concerns over a surge in fraudulent companies posing as legitimate real estate agents, defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through fictitious property sales and transactio...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 November 2025

EDUCATION

Fake colleges prey on hope

Across Harare and beyond, unregistered "colleges" are trading in hope.From cramped offices downtown to WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages, they promise quick certificates, fast-track diplomas and chea...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 November 2025

POLITICS

Police dismiss fake statement on Chivayo

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that prominent businessman Mr Wicknell Chivayo is wanted in connection with fraud and other criminal offences...

By Staff reporter | Published: 03 November 2025

POLITICS

Fake certificate cases flood courts

Zimbabwe's judiciary is grappling with a disturbing rise in cases involving forged academic certificates, with authorities warning that the crisis has now extended to the most basic levels of educatio...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

RBZ warns against fake social media scam impersonating Mushayavanhu

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has dismissed as false a social media post claiming that its Governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, is backing an initiative promising monthly earnings of US$6,500 for Zi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Fake online medicines poisoning Zimbabweans

Across Zimbabwe, from the crowded streets of Harare's high-density suburbs to the quiet villages of Chipinge, a dangerous trend is unfolding - the rise of social media as the country's new "digital p...

By Staff reporter | Published: 11 October 2025

POLITICS

Zimbabwe warns against circulation of fake intelligence documents

The Government has issued a stern warning against the circulation of fake documents purported to originate from State institutions, describing the act as a serious violation of Zimbabwe's cyber laws.T...

By Staff reporter | Published: 08 October 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Spike in complaints over fake products

The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) says it is overwhelmed by a surge in complaints from shoppers who have unknowingly purchased counterfeit or expired goods in retail outlets across the country....

By Staff reporter | Published: 12 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe crack down on counterfeit products

Zimbabwean authorities have launched a major crackdown on counterfeit goods amid growing concerns about consumer safety and the influx of fake products in local markets.The Zimbabwe Republic Police, w...

By Staff reporter | Published: 02 September 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Fake FNB accounts sold to Zimbabweans

First National Bank (FNB) has issued a warning over a fraudulent scheme in which criminals are illegally selling South African business accounts to non-residents, particularly in Zimbabwe and Mozambiq...

By Staff reporter | Published: 31 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe aims to stop fake news with new policy

The Zimbabwean government is developing a national media and information literacy policy as part of broader efforts to counter misinformation and promote critical thinking among citizens.Chief direct...

By Staff reporter | Published: 20 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Authorities crack down on smuggling and fake goods

Authorities have intensified a nationwide crackdown on smuggling and consumer rights violations, inspecting 3,779 businesses across the country, prosecuting 419 offenders, and seizing more than 4,800...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

MCAZ deploys tech to fight fake medicines

THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has embraced cutting-edge portable technology to combat substandard and falsified medicines, which continue to be of serious concern.The authority is...

By Staff reporter | Published: 10 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Retailer fined for selling fong kong maize meal

A local business, Natbase Investments (Private) Limited, has been fined US$300 after it was caught selling counterfeit maize meal falsely labelled under a prominent Zimbabwean brand.The company, repre...

By Staff reporter | Published: 07 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Fake car parts flood Zimbabwe

The Central Mechanical Equipment Department (CMED) has issued a strong warning about the increasing circulation of counterfeit motor vehicle spare parts and maintenance products in Zimbabwe. The depa...

By Staff reporter | Published: 06 August 2025

POLITICS

Surge in bogus police officers mounting fake roadblocks

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has raised alarm over a growing number of bogus officers setting up fake roadblocks and harassing motorists, particularly in Harare, amid mounting public concern ove...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 August 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Fake goods uncovered in Harare tuck shops

Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to root out counterfeit products from the market amid growing concerns over the health risks these goods pose to unsuspecting consumers.During a routine inspection con...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 July 2025

POLITICS

Viral cold weather warning is fake!

A widely circulated social media message warning Zimbabweans of an impending "aphelion phenomenon" causing unusually cold weather and increased health risks has been debunked by the Meteorological Ser...

By Staff reporter | Published: 22 July 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimra turns screws on fake electronic gadgets

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has intensified enforcement efforts at the country's borders in response to a surge in counterfeit electronic goods undermining tax compliance and local business...

By Staff reporter | Published: 17 July 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Fake Red Cross first aid certificates flood black market

Criminal syndicates are allegedly selling fake Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) first aid certificates in a countrywide scam that the humanitarian organisation has described as both dangerous and ill...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 July 2025

POLITICS

Council duped US$18,000 in fake bridge deal

Three men have been handed 18-year prison sentences each for defrauding the Hurungwe Rural District Council (RDC) of nearly US$18,000 in a fraudulent bridge construction scheme.The High Court sentence...

By Staff reporter | Published: 13 July 2025

POLITICS

Welshman Ncube apologises to for filing fake case citations

Prominent lawyer and legal academic, Professor Welshman Ncube, has issued a public and formal apology to the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe after it was discovered that legal documents filed by his Bulaway...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2025

BUSINESS NEWS

Bulawayo fake ID syndicate busted

Two men who operated a fake identity card manufacturing scheme from inside a government registry office in Bulawayo have been jailed following a sensational exposé and police crackdown.Brian Veririzh...

By Staff reporter | Published: 24 June 2025
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