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6 days ago | newzimbabwe.com | Paidashe Mandivengerei

IOLScotts Maphuma, the amapiano sensation known for chart-topping hits like “Shayi’Moto”, is entangled in controversy as fans express outrage over what they perceive as disrespectful behaviour. Facing mounting criticism, Maphuma openly apologised to supporters this week following accusations of arrogance during fan interactions. The issue began earlier this year when Maphuma opened up on social media about the pressures of fame and the relentless public scrutiny he faces.

6 days ago | newzimbabwe.com | Paidashe Mandivengerei

BBCUS President Donald Trump has called the election of the first American pope a “great honour” for the country and said he looks forward to meeting him. Trump is among the many American political figures applauding the historic appointment of Robert Francis Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, to lead the Catholic Church. “To have the Pope from America is a great honour,” Trump said when asked for reaction to the news.

6 days ago | newzimbabwe.com | Paidashe Mandivengerei

By Alois VingaYEARS after promising the resuscitation of ZISCO Steel, the government is struggling to proffer a once-off solution to bring back the firm to its hey days. ZISCO Steel was once a major steel producer in Zimbabwe, but it faced financial difficulties, mismanagement, and a lack of investment, leading to its closure in 2008.

6 days ago | newzimbabwe.com | Paidashe Mandivengerei

By Staff ReporterTHREE Mutare men have been arrested for fatally assaulting a suspected vegetable thief after tying him to a tree. The incident occurred on Tuesday in Mutare’s Dangamvura suburb. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident. “Police in Mutare arrested Brighton Kaisa (27), Oliver Kaisa (28) and Garikai Saungwena (50) in connection with a case of murder which occurred at a house in Dangamvura on May 6, 2025,” said Nyathi.

6 days ago | newzimbabwe.com | Paidashe Mandivengerei

By Alois VingaAIM-listed miner, Vast Resources, says it has discovered more stones than anticipated in its parcel, which the  Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) had held since 2010. The miner recently regained control of a long-awaited parcel containing 129,400 carats of diamonds after a 15-year dispute with the Zimbabwean government. The dispute stemmed from the revocation of Vast Resources’ mining rights in the Marange diamond fields in 2006.