A 23 year old Kwekwe polytechnic student, Tadiwanashe Frank Chiminya, arrested after an exam paper leak. He has been remanded in custody until17 April. Chiminya created a Whatsapp group, June 2025 Exam papers in November 2024 where he sold the exams to over 900 students. he then asked prospective students to pay money into the e-wallet account of Admire Magaya. Zimsec investigators joined the group and found exam papers and reported the matter to the police leading to the arrest of Tadiwanashe. Zimsec has not managed to establish the source of the exam leak and are afraid that they will.
Key events for today
University of Zimbabwe lecturers under the University Teachers Association are on Strike demanding $2500 wages.
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Topics
1. Hopewell Chin’ono has revealed that Jenfan Muswere does not have any degree
2. Shava launches Dura Isiphala systsem
3. CID fails to arrest the Mastermind behind forged IDs and passports. Brian Veririzhe and Thamsanqa Moyo, have been arrested for allegedly masterminding a national identity card fraud and forgery scheme at the Umguza Civil Registry Department, housed in the Tredgold Building in Bulawayo. However, the owners of the company, Dokma, have not been identified or arrested.
Business
Tender for the construction of three duplexes in the Zambezi National Park
Africa
1. President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mcebisi Jonas as special envoy to the USA. This comes as the USA has expelled the South African Ambassador after he made a controversial speech in which he attacked US President, Trump. The USA has also slammed South Africa for its close relationships with Hamas and Iran. The role of Ambassador has not yet been filled. Jonas will not be required to present his credentials to Trump in line with diplomatic protocols. He is the chair of MTN and Northam Platinum.
2. South Africa is likely to lose its seat in the G20 as it has the lowest GDP of the group. South Africa is set to host the G20 summit in October when it assumes the Presidency. However, President Trump has expressed doubts of his attendance. It is likely that South Africa will be designated as a State sponsor of terrorism. South Africas chosen themes of Solidarity, Equality and sustainability has also put them in direct confrontation with Trump, who values Meritocracy.
3. Suburbs in Centurion, Tshwane, have been without power for the past 12 days after a transformer exploded. The power outages have resulted in businesses such as Car washes and food closing. Rotten food in freezers
had to be thrown away. Affected suburbs include Monavani, Amberfield, Wiederpark and Celtisdal. City Spokesman, Lindela Mashigo, said technicians were almost dome with the repairs.
3. Mediclinic cuts jobs because of AI. The company is changing its operation models and has embarked on AI driven automation. Mediclinic COO, Bretrand Levrat told investors that the move will save $100 million by 2027. The group has put a freeze on the recruitment of new staff and offered early retirement packages.
4. Duma Boko meets Zambia Special Envoy and AFDB Presidential Candidate Samuel Maimbo
Entertainment
Popular South African Actor, Nkanyiso Mchunu has appeared in court charged with assaulting his girlfriend, Masechaba Monahella. He was released on R1500 bail and will be back in court on Thursday, March 17. The couple have been dating since October 2023 and have had an on and off since. This week, Masechaba revealed that she has recently found out that Nkanyiso is dating an assistant Director at the new show, Ithonga.
Nkanyiso has also opened a counter case against Masechaba.
Community
Mve UK two for one promotion
Notes
The Ghana Minerals Commission has declined Gold Fields Limited’s application to renew the Damang Mining Lease for another 30 years. This decision comes as the current 30-year lease, granted in April 1995, is set to expire on April 18, 2025.
This comes as Gold Fields’ failed to demonstrate material compliance with the requirements of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Goldfields must wind down operations at the mine by the end of this week.
Specifically, the company declared no mineral reserves at the Damang mine in its 2024 annual report, and no exploration was proposed for 2024.
The mining operation at Damang commenced in August 1997, and the company has been a significant contributor to Ghana’s gold production. Gold Fields Limited owns the Tarkwa and Damang mines, with the Government of Ghana holding a 10% stake in both mines.
