The State has charged a plumber employed by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company after discovering he used a forged Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) certificate to secure his position nearly three decades ago. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) revealed that the artisan now faces charges for illegally earning Ksh5.9 million in salaries through the use of the fraudulent document. The accused appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court to answer for the forgery he allegedly committed in 1997. Prosecutors charged him with the fraudulent acquisition The post Plumber in Hot Water After Fake KCSE Certificate Earns Him Ksh5.9 Million in Salaries appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The High Court has stated that murder suspect Kennedy Kalombotole could be referred to South Africa for a specialized psychiatric evaluation after doctors at Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital failed to agree on whether he is mentally fit to stand trial. Kalombotole faces charges over the alleged killing of two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital in incidents reported in February and July 2025. The case has remained in limbo for months after conflicting medical reports raised questions about his mental condition. A judge observed that one psychiatric report found the accused unfit to plead, while another assessment concluded that he is capable of standing The post New Twist in KNH Murder Case as Court Considers Sending Suspect to South Africa appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

The Environment and Land Court has found two senior officials of the Kenya Railways Corporation in contempt of court after they disregarded orders stopping any interference with a disputed parcel of land linked to businesses associated with Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi. In his ruling, Justice Oscar Angote held that Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and official Stanley Gitari deliberately breached court orders issued on March 11, 2026. The orders had barred any demolition, construction, or further activity on the contested property while the case remained pending. Justice Angote concluded that the conduct of the two officials met the legal threshold The post Kenya Railways Bosses to Face Sentencing for Demolishing Governor Wamatangi’s Businesses appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

Mthokozisi Ncube POLICE have arrested a 28-year-old suspect in connection with a string of armed robberies committed in Bulawayo’s Mahatshula suburb, marking a major breakthrough in investigations into violent attacks…

Eddie Chikamhi  eddie.chikamhi@zimpapers.co.zw Herentals (1) 2- (1) 2 Dynamos GHANAIAN Frank Agyemang scored the fastest goal of the Castle Lager Premiership this season but the strike was not enough to…

Zimpapers Sports Hub THE Zimbabwe Youth  Chess Championship team left the country for Kampala, Uganda yesterday confident that they will bring home some medals. The 21 member team was seen…

Innocent Kurira/Onward Gangata BACK in April, when Highlanders were trapped in a frustrating six-match winless run, coach Benjani Mwaruwari stood before the criticism and made a bold promise. At a…

Tongai Mashonga tongimashon@gmail.com HARDROCK FC absorbed their first home defeat of the season with unusual composure as Highlanders edged a tense 1-0 encounter at Chahwanda Stadium in a match decided…

Sikhulekelani Moyo sikhu.moy@chronicle.co.zw THE Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy (ZNIDP) II targets a manufacturing growth rate of at least five percent annually and an increase in industrial contribution to the…

Edgar Vhera edgar.vhera@zimpapers.co.zw Cotton farmers have called for an early start to the 2025 marketing season to avoid potential side-marketing by farmers under pressure to get cash to cover household…

Rutendo Nyeve  rutendo.nyeve@sundaynews.co.zw PRIVATE power producers, mining companies and independent developers are increasingly taking centre stage in Zimbabwe’s electricity turnaround, with more than 600MW of new generation capacity now under…

Mthokozisi Ncube mthokoncube3015@gmail.com FRESH from being crowned first runner-up at the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe finals, 23-year-old Zandile Sibanda (pictured) is already preparing for her next major assignment, representing Zimbabwe at…

On the spotlight this week is Sir Mindlocy, born Mandlenkosi Sibanda in Bulawayo’s Nkulumane 12 suburb. A product of the Chronicles of House Nation movement — a house music movement,…

Beeson Mashanda MAY 2026 will go down as a landmark moment in Zimbabwe-China relations, as the long-standing all-weather friendship has evolved into a truly transformative economic partnership. On May 1,…

President Mnangagwa said Government will continue implementing bold policy reforms aimed at stimulating investment, accelerating industrial growth and creating jobs. Addressing guests and captains of industry and commerce at the…

Yashraj Sharma South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to resign over a “cash-in-sofa scandal” that continues to haunt his presidency. President Ramaphosa, who addressed the nation on Monday to…

Patrick Chitumba  pchitumba1@gmail.com THE Midlands Province is positioning itself for unlocking the dam economy to drive agricultural growth and rural job creation in line with Vision 2030, which seeks to…

Accra’s creative industry is preparing for one of the most ambitious film projects in recent Ghanaian cinema as award winning filmmaker Big Ghun and acclaimed media personality and producer Doreen Avio officially open auditions for their upcoming feature film, Scarlett Unveiled. The highly anticipated auditions will take place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 8:00 […]

Through emotional restraint, spiritual depth, and an unmistakably angelic voice, Asiama transformed Akoma from a debut release into one of the 27th TGMA’s most compelling breakthrough moments. With his debut single Akoma, Asiama quietly became one of the defining breakthrough artists of this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards. The Kumasi born singer, songwriter, musician, and producer earned […]

Freedom Mupanedemo  Midlands Bureau HIGH Court judge, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has sentenced a Zvishavane man to nine years in prison for beating his niece (6) to death for failing to…

Kid Cudi is opening up about some of the defining moments of his music career in the latest episode of Big Bro with Kid Cudi, the Wave Original podcast series hosted by the multi-hyphenate GRAMMY Award-winning star. In this week’s episode, Cudi reunites with his longtime friend, producer, and collaborator Dot da Genius for an […]

Patrick Chitumba pchitumba1@gmail.com THE Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Maekawa Nobutaka, has pledged to strengthen cooperation between Japan and Gweru through business partnerships and sister-city arrangements, describing the Midlands capital as…

Today, Grammy-nominated rapper Wale released the music video for “YSF” feat. breakout Nigerian singer-songwriters, Teni and Seyi Vibez. Filmed in Lagos, Nigeria and directed by Nigerian Alté artist Odunsi the Engine, the video channels a deep sense of Nigerian tradition, roots and culture – woven seamlessly through scenes filmed within an exhibition by Fadekemi Ogunsanya, […]

The Ghanaian gospel music scene welcomes another powerful sound of worship as gospel minister and worship leader, Elikem Adenkor, officially releases his brand-new single titled “LET IT BE YOU” featuring Trudy. More than just a song, LET IT BE YOU is a heartfelt prayer and deep cry of surrender to God — a declaration for […]

Patrick Chitumba pchitumba1@gmail.com GOVERNMENT has said the Education 5.0 model must inspire local colleges and other training institutions to become engines of innovation and entrepreneurship as opposed to producing graduates…

Peter Matika peter.matika@chronicle.co.zw BULAWAYO recorded 65 dog bite cases in March alone, raising growing concern over unvaccinated and uncontrolled dogs roaming the city, amid reports that a local school is…

Tongai Mashonga tongimashon@gmail.com A 31-year-old Kwekwe man has been sentenced to an effective 75 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing five children in Mbizo high-density suburb between…

Flora Fadzai Sibanda  florafadzaisibz@gmail.com FOR 36-year-old Mrs Sandisiwe Bhule-Masango, fostering is not about having a perfect family or living an easy life. It is about creating a safe, loving space…

As digital lending expands rapidly across Africa, the Managing Director of Telecel Cash and Digital Transformation, Philip Amoateng, has said the next phase of growth must focus on long-term financial health for consumers. Speaking at a roundtable on the topic, ‘Designing a ConsumerCentric Digital Credit and Banking Ecosystem’ at the 3i Africa Summit 2026, Mr Amoateng called […]

Bongani Ndlovu in Beijing, China THERE should be deeper cooperation between Zimbabwe and China in the extraction and value addition of critical minerals such as lithium, with the partnership being…

Remember Deketeke Zimpapers Correspondent THE Second Republic has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding Press freedom, media diversity and freedom of expression as key pillars of democracy and national development, Acting…

Raymond Jaravaza  ray.jaravaza@chronicle.co.zw A HIGH level African Development Bank (AfDB) delegation this week visited the Bopoma Glassblock Dam site in Matabeleland South, marking a positive development in the drafting of…

Rutendo Nyeve  rutendo.nyeve@sundaynews.co.zw THE Treasury has announced that Zimbabweans can expect an adjustment of the interbank policy rate by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in the coming months, as the…

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu  sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw MATABELELAND South Province continues to be disproportionally burdened with HIV with all its seven districts recording a prevalence rate above the national average of 9,8 percent. Bulilima,…

Three young Ghanaian innovators, Kwaw Fletcher Frimpong, Dominic Damoah, and Phelimon Hini,  have earned global recognition after winning the People’s Voice Webby Award for Best Responsible AI Implementation at the 30th Annual Webby Awards. The trio was recognized for their groundbreaking platform, Human In The Loop (HITL), which is focused on advancing responsible artificial intelligence […]

Fidelis Munyoro munlord27@gmail.com PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed Constitutional Court judge Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as the country’s new Chief Justice, ending retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba’s tenure at midnight after 45…