HOT TOPICS ONLINE ................. *Mnangagwa promotes ex-CIO deputy director general to new army role* (Zimlive) *Trabablas Interchange opens today* (Newsday) *Zimbabwean banker's 5 cars seized as cops probe US$2,3m fraud case* (B24) *CHINHOYI COUNCILLORS GET ALLOWANCES FOR TRIPS, FAIL TO TRAVEL* (Herald) *Cash-hoarding cripples Zimbabwe banking sector* (Business Times) *3 feared dead in Chinhoyi-Chegutu highway horror crash* (Herald) *ZACC arrests Bulawayo businessman Daka who claims CIO links over illegal mine grab, forgery* (zw news) *Mutsvangwa warns Tagwirei over his presidential ambitions* (Zimlive) *After Pocketing $100K from Wicknell Chivayo, Prophet Ian Ndlovu Demands $8,000 More From Congregants for Land Transfer* (ZimEye) *Alarm over Zim’s new media blueprint* ( NewsDay) *Prison officer rapes teen lover at Chikurubi (B24) ......... ©Zoomic Media https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaD22E27YScxhpM8Re26 *Mnangagwa promotes ex-CIO deputy director general to new army role* (Zimlive) Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi was CIO deputy director general accused of positioning FAZ agents outside polling stations New role … Major General Walter Tapfumaneyi HARARE – Former Central Intelligence Organisation deputy director general Walter Tapfumaneyi, cited by rights groups for election interference in 2023, has been appointed chief of staff in the Zimbabwe national army by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tapfumaneyi left his CIO role in March and had been “parked at his farm in Banket” awaiting confirmation, which finally arrived on Wednesday this week, a source familiar with the developments told ZimLive. Tapfumaneyi retired from the military as a brigadier general, and has now been promoted to the rank of major general, a role previously occupied by Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu, the new army commander. Mnangagwa is reportedly keen to eventually promote Tapfumaneyi to the role of army commander when Matatu steps down, it is expected before 2027. With the military a key player in Zanu PF’s succession matrix, especially after a 2017 coup that ousted longtime leader Robert Mugabe, Tapfumaneyi’s promotion will add to the intrigue. As the second top ranking spy chief, Tapfumaneyi was accused by opposition parties and rights groups of deploying agents to intimidate voters outside polling stations in the August 2023 elections, working with the Forever Association of Zimbabwe (FAZ). Tapfumaneyi was placed on United States sanctions for “leading the campaign to disrupt the 2023 electoral process through his leadership of ruling party-affiliated groups.” “He is also alleged to have been personally involved in past kidnappings,” the US department of the treasury said in March 2024. Mnangagwa has also okayed changes in the CIO hierarchy, with Cephas Hodzi replacing Tapfumaneyi as the deputy director general in charge of operations. ZimLive.com .... *Trabablas Interchange opens today* (Newsday) The new multi-level flyover eases traffic flow along Simon Mazorodze Road and other connecting routes, including Chitungwiza and High Glen roads. PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will today officially open the Trabablas Interchange, formerly known as the Mbudzi Roundabout. Over the years, the Mbudzi Roundabout had become a major traffic choke point, especially during peak hours, often causing delays and accidents. The new multi-level flyover eases traffic flow along Simon Mazorodze Road and other connecting routes, including Chitungwiza and High Glen roads. Construction of the interchange began in January 2022, with a budget of US$88 million. The project includes a modern flyover, expanded lanes and upgraded pedestrian walkways. “Traffic is flowing better and it feels a lot more organised,” Tendai Mandebvu, who commutes daily from Highfield, said. Another resident, Sharon Makore from Glen Norah, said she hoped the interchange would help to curb petty crime. “It was always chaotic around the roundabout and a lot of people lost their phones and wallets there,” she said. “With a better road design and control, things seem to be improving.” Once opened, thousands of vehicles will pass through the interchange daily, improve access to southern parts of Harare and beyond. Originally known as Mbudzi Roundabout, it was renamed Trabablas, Mnangagwa’s nom du guerre during the liberation struggle. ---- *Zimbabwean banker's 5 cars seized as cops probe US$2,3m fraud case* (B24) A banker accused of manipulating the banking system he was entrusted to protect and creating fake accounts to swindle his employer of approximately US$2.3 million has had his fleet of five vehicles seized as part of ongoing investigations. Cletas Tonderai Nyakambiro, 38, who worked as an Internal Control Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, has already appeared in court, while his alleged accomplice, Candrink Kupakuwana of Mainway Meadows in Harare, remains at large. Nyakambiro, who claims to have studied at the University of South Africa, presents himself on social media as a family man devoted to his twin children, with posts showing a fondness for beer and enjoying life. The vehicles impounded by the police include a Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Cruze, Toyota Aqua, Land Rover, and a Mercedes Benz S280. According to Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri, spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the crime dates back three years. "On September 27, 2022, the accused, employed as an Internal Control Officer at a renowned bank, conspired with his accomplice, who remains at large, to open two fraudulent bank accounts," she explained. In their scheme, the duo altered the intended tax beneficiary account details and diverted funds into these fraudulent accounts, which they then misappropriated for personal gain. The bank suffered losses totaling US$2,293,483.84 and ZWL514,735.41. "The police have recovered 10 movable properties, including the five vehicles, as proceeds of crime," Detective Inspector Muteweri added. Nyakambiro appeared before Harare Regional Magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka and Public Prosecutor Kudakwashe Muza on May 24, 2025. Meanwhile, police continue to search for Kupakuwana, whose known address is 2751 Mainway Meadows, Waterfalls, Harare. B24 ..... *CHINHOYI COUNCILLORS GET ALLOWANCES FOR TRIPS, FAIL TO TRAVEL* (Herald) Paul Pindani in CHINHOYI TWO Chinhoyi Councillors were given allowances to travel for two business conferences, one in Saudi Arabia and another one in Gweru, yet none of them made the trips. Ward Four Councillor Ignatius Zvigadza was given US$1,000 for the Saudi Arabia International Conference for Learning Cities. Zvigadza could not get a visa and he failed to travel for the conference. However, by then he had already used the money. David Malunga Councillor David Malunga found himself in a similar predicament. He was supposed to attend a conference in Gweru but failed to do so. Malunga was given ZiG9154.04 and USD$337. They have both proposed that the Council use the money, which they are supposed to get in allowances, to offset the money they received for conferences which they never attended. However, in the case of Zvigadza, such an arrangement will mean it will take 13 months before his arrears are cleared. Zvigadza sent an email to Finance Director Zephaniah Chirarwe proposing that he convert the allowances he receives to paying back the money. However, Chirarwe noted that if the deductions were to be made, it would take the Council 13 months to clear the arrears. ..... *Cash-hoarding cripples Zimbabwe banking sector* (Business Times) Zimbabwe's banking sector is under immense strain due to a severe liquidity crisis, with billions of dollars being hoarded outside the formal financial system by wealthy individuals. This alarming development, revealed by the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ), is significantly undermining the sector's ability to support long-term economic growth. According to Dr. Sibongile Moyo, the newly appointed president of BAZ and managing director of Nedbank Zimbabwe, a substantial portion of money in the country is not circulating through formal banking channels. Instead, it is stashed in private safes, vaults, and even under mattresses, effectively removing it from the financial system. "There is a lot of money circulating outside the formal banking system," said Dr. Moyo. "Individuals have almost become like banks themselves - possibly holding more money than we do in the banks. That money is not working for the economy because we can't use it to lend." Latest figures reveal that Zimbabwe's entire banking industry manages deposits equivalent to just US$3.3 billion. However, of this amount, US$1.9 billion (58%) has already been lent out, while 30% is locked in statutory reserves and regulatory holdings. That leaves only 12% available for daily liquidity needs and interbank settlements. "This is a very small pool from which to lend," Dr. Moyo emphasized. "We are already lending US$1.9 billion, and the remaining chunk is not accessible. We are left with just 12% of all deposits to meet daily client payments and bank operations." Dr. Moyo explained that the structure of Zimbabwe's deposits further complicates the situation. Over 70% of the deposits are current accounts - short-term funds that depositors can withdraw at any time. This transient nature of deposits makes them unsuitable for long-term lending. Furthermore, Zimbabwe lacks a deep and functional capital market, leaving banks as the primary, and often overstretched, financiers of economic activity. The hoarding of large amounts of cash outside the banking system only exacerbates this problem. In response to these challenges, Zimbabwean banks have turned to international lenders to access long-term credit lines. According to Dr. Moyo, partnerships have been established with institutions such as the European Investment Bank, Agence Française de Développement, British and Dutch development finance institutions, the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), and the African Development Bank (AfDB). "These international partners have provided funding with terms ranging from five to seven years, which allows us to better support long-term projects and capital investment by our clients," she said. Dr. Moyo added that in some cases, external funders are now choosing to lend directly to Zimbabwean corporates, with local banks stepping in as co-financiers or helping structure the transactions. The country's cash-driven housing market also presents a significant opportunity to unlock capital, Dr. Moyo noted. She explained that the vast majority of real estate transactions are conducted in cash, with no mortgage systems in place, meaning billions in potential investment remains locked in private homes. "Every house you see was bought with cash. There are no mortgages," she said. "Imagine the amount of money that could be unlocked if we developed a robust mortgage system. That capital could be redirected to support business and economic growth." To further reduce dependency on traditional lending, banks are also exploring value chain financing in sectors such as agriculture and horticulture. Through this model, banks provide guarantees, facilitate access to markets, and offer risk management instruments instead of simply issuing cash loans. Despite these efforts, Zimbabwe's banking sector remains constrained. The ongoing trend of individuals hoarding money outside the formal system continues to distort the financial landscape. Unless substantial funds are reintegrated into the banking sector, the industry will struggle to support the long-term investment and economic growth Zimbabwe desperately needs. Source - Business Times ----- *3 feared dead in Chinhoyi-Chegutu highway horror crash* (Herald) At least three people are feared dead following a head-on collision involving a Toyota Probox and a Lexus near Uzande Business Centre along the Chinhoyi-Chegutu Highway. The driver of the Lexus allegedly encroached into the lane of the oncoming Probox. Villagers helped retrieve the injured, and they were reportedly taken to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital. According to Emmerson Chitehwe, an eye witness, the driver of the Lexus attempted to overtake another vehicle, resulting in the collision. The number of those injured is yet to be established. The Herald ..... *ZACC arrests Bulawayo businessman Daka who claims CIO links over illegal mine grab, forgery* (zw news) A prominent Bulawayo businessman Mohammed Daka, who was on Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) most wanted list in connection with fraudulent activities and ownership claims at Fools Mine could not fool the antigraft unit as he was arrested during a foiled attempt to skip into Botswana. ZiMining can authoritatively reveal that Daka produced a shocker, escaping in a movie style when ZACC officials tried to apprehend him at his home in the wee of Thursday morning. It is alleged that when ZACC officials arrived at Daka’s house to extract him for questioning, he jumped out through the window and scaled a perimeter wall clad in boxer shorts. However, Daka’s lucky ran out when he was arrested at Plumtree Border Post trying to skip into the neighboring Botswana around midday. It is alleged that Daka is facing charges related to attempting to seize control of Sheng AN Mining, a registered mining company in Umguza and selling its excavator valued at USD 300 000 for USD150.000. He is also accused of violating bail conditions when he was arrested in the border town. Daka, a notorious character together with his accomplice Dumisani Dube are said to have caused the arrest of businessmen Munyaradzi Charakupa, Victor Jaja, Tawanda Mangi, Paul Chikaingesu and Percy member on trumped up fraud and extortion charges. The five businessmen were acquitted by Bulawayo magistrate Shepherd Mnjanja. It is alleged that the mine at the center of the wrangle had changed its name from Fools Investments to Sheng AN Mining in 2022 but Daka allegedly claimed ownership and sold the excavator with the help of corporate rescue practitioner Dumisani Dube who stuttered in court when the duo had falsely accused. Earlier before his arrest, ZACC officials in Bulawayo, who spoke on condition of anonymity had told ZiMining that Daka was believed to be hiding at accomplice Dube residence. Fools Mine is a gold mine situated in the Hope Fountain area, about 18 kilometers from Bulawayo along the Matopos highway and now Daka claims to be its director. Fools Mine is known for its rich fine gold deposits, primarily extracted through the elution process. This method is capital-intensive, requiring significant investment in proper plant and equipment to maximise ore extraction and tonnage output. Originally owned by the late former Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Shuixing Xu, and prominent Harare-based businessman, Mr Wang, the mine’s ownership became contentious following the ambassador’s death. Shuixing Xu was allegedly poisoned and died in February 2021 after returning to China in critical condition. The circumstances surrounding his death still remains sketchy until this day. His son, Xiaofei Xu, took over operations but faced manipulation and threats from Daka, who was part of the mine’s management. Daka allegedly coerced Xiaofei into making unexplained payments and claimed to be affiliated with the CIO. Disputes escalated, leading to Xiaofei’s deportation from Zimbabwe. Daka is strongly believed to have been behind the deportation of Xiaofei. Upon Xiaofei Xu’s departure, his lawyer, Marshall Rubvuwe, was given power of attorney to manage the mine. However, Daka began claiming full ownership, citing debts owed to him by the mine. He lied that he was a shareholder with his shareholding at 52 percent. Using his fake shareholding power, he went on to grab and sell functional machinery, including an excavator valued at USD 281 750, a VW Amarok, and two Honda Fit vehicles. Daka was arrested and taken to court on July 17, 2024, for these actions. Daka’s fraudulent activities extended to manipulating the Indigenous law to produce fake documents to claim ownership, resulting in a court battle with Rubvuwe. Despite hiring prominent lawyers and attempting to bribe court officials, Daka’s efforts were unsuccessful. Daka’s arrest follows Wang’s complaint to ZACC. Daka is expected to appear in court soon. Zi-Mining ....... *Mutsvangwa warns Tagwirei over his presidential ambitions* (Zimlive) Zanu PF spokesman bristles over push to secure central committee and politburo seats for controversial tycoon Vaulting ambition … Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is being linked to plot to succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa HARARE – Businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, reported to be eyeing the presidency, faces major political hurdles after Zanu PF spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa warned him to keep his ambitions in check. Some senior Zanu PF officials are reportedly lobbying for Tagwirei to be parachuted into the 300-member central committee and politburo, amid claims that he has President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s backing to succeed him. But Mutsvangwa, himself a presidential aspirant, says Tagwirei will face a “challenge” if his target is Zanu PF’s top job. “Anybody is free to join Zanu PF, whether you be a businessman, a farmer, fisherman or whatever. If certain provinces feel that that person should become a central committee member and they send their recommendations, the party will consider those resolutions and will come out with an appropriate decision,” Mutsvangwa told a news conference on Wednesday when asked directly about Tagwirei’s ambitions. He continued: “What would be wrong is to say I’m getting into the party so that I become this or that post, that I become the president, because that is not the purpose of joining the party. The purpose of joining the party is to follow the constitution of the party and see to it that when succession is done by votes, you comply with the tenets of that party. “It’s a mass party, it’s not a vanguard party, it allows everybody to come into the party. But if you come on a ticket that I want power, the people may see through what you want and that becomes a challenge. “Hopefully all the businessman entrants who come through will come to serve the party and not to serve themselves because serving themselves will not take them anywhere in Zanu PF, I can vouch for that. Just like presidents who went haywire and we removed them, Zanu PF will winnow out any people with hidden ambitions other than following the strictures of Zanu PF.” Mutsvangwa’s reaction betrayed growing discomfort in Zanu PF over the controversial millionaire tycoon’s growing influence in the party, and his reported ambitions to be president. Mnangagwa and his powerful wife, Auxillia, are reportedly determined to stop Constantino Chiwenga, his deputy and many people’s favourite to succeed him, from assuming the presidency based on many calculations including apprehension that he will crackdown on their dodgy business allies once he takes power. Mnangagwa is bound by the constitution to serve only two terms. His second and final term ends in 2028, although his supporters are seeking constitutional amendments to keep him in power until 2030. The 82-year-old, however, maintains that he will not stay in power a day longer than the constitution allows, and some Zanu PF insiders have briefed that while Mnangagwa may be genuine, that is not the full story. The plan, they say, is to push through the constitutional amendments postponing elections due in 2028 and extending not only the president’s term by two years but also the life of parliament to 2030. Effective 2023, Zimbabwe’s new constitution adopted in 2013 provides that in the event that the president resigns or is incapacitated, his party will select a successor to finish his term. It is through this key provision, they say, that Mnangagwa will seek to influence the succession developments in Zanu PF. The insiders said this was the thinking behind seemingly urgent moves to position Tagwirei in both the central committee and the politburo. Once satisfied that the 56-year-old Tagwirei, or whoever else he may choose as his successor has the force to win the party mandate, Mnangagwa would then resign, leaving that person to carry on until 2030 in the hope that they can use that time to endear themselves with the Zimbabwean public and win the postponed elections. The plan relies heavily on Zanu PF succeeding with the constitutional amendments which legal experts say would require a public referendum, and what other Zanu PF leaders with ambitions to succeed Mnangagwa, like Mutsvangwa and Chiwenga, do in the interim. A Mnangagwa supporter, an MP, told ZimLive he was familiar with the Zanu PF leader’s succession planning. “The president believes that the era of leaders who went to the war is over, and it’s time for a young leader who must be given a soft landing to establish himself. That’s what 2030 is all about,” the lawmaker said. Tagwirei, who made his fortune from state contracts, had not answered questions sent to him by ZimLive. (This story has been edited to give the correct interpretation of the succession clause in the 2013 constitution which was was parked for 10 years and only became effective from 2023) --- *After Pocketing $100K from Wicknell Chivayo, Prophet Ian Ndlovu Demands $8,000 More From Congregants for Land Transfer* (ZimEye) By Farai D Hove | ZimEye | Bulawayo-based preacher Prophet Ian Ndlovu of Divine Kingdom Baptist Ministries is under fire after asking his congregants to fork out an additional US$8,000 to cover the cost of transferring land title deeds to the name of his church — just weeks after receiving a US$100,000 “donation” from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. In a video address to his followers, Ndlovu explained that the money was needed to complete the legal process of consolidating and officially registering the church’s land. He cited fluctuating costs from the Deeds Office and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), saying:OK Zimbabwe stores “The rough calculation that was made by our lawyers is that we need approximately $8,000… depending on the charges at the tax revenue office… and also at the register of deeds office. We need to urgently raise that money to protect the interests of our community of believers who have contributed so much.” But the appeal has sparked outrage and confusion, with many questioning why church members are being asked to fund basic administrative fees after Ndlovu was handed a massive cash injection from a man under international money laundering investigation. CHIVAYO’S INFLUENCE LOOMS LARGE Chivayo, who recently gave similar cash and luxury car “donations” to high-profile religious and political figures — including Apostle Eunor Guti and state journalist Reuben Barwe — is already facing scrutiny from South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre for allegedly laundering over R1 billion in public funds. Observers say Ndlovu’s sudden call for an additional $8,000, just weeks after openly receiving Chivayo’s $100K, adds to growing concerns that churches are being co-opted into laundering dirty money through spiritual branding and coerced congregant contributions. QUESTIONS OF TRANSPARENCY AND PRIORITY “What happened to the $100,000?” many churchgoers and commentators are now asking. Wasn’t that gift meant to cover critical costs like land ownership, infrastructure, and legal regularization? Instead, congregants — many of whom are ordinary Zimbabweans struggling under economic hardship — are now being pressured to urgently raise thousands of dollars for a land deed that should have been budgeted for long ago, especially in light of Chivayo’s so-called donation. Critics argue that the sudden financial urgency appears exploitative, particularly given the Prophet’s public association with one of Zimbabwe’s most controversial businessmen.OK Zimbabwe stores A PATTERN OF PROPHETS AND PLUNDER This development follows a pattern in which religious leaders accept large sums from political elites and wealthy tenderpreneurs, only to shift additional costs onto their congregations under the guise of “protecting the church.” Whether knowingly or not, Prophet Ian Ndlovu now finds himself caught in the storm of a broader scandal: the intersection of state corruption, religious laundering, and financial manipulation of believers. As investigations into Chivayo deepen across international borders, the question remains: Where is the money really going? And more urgently: Why are God’s people being made to pay twice? This is a developing story. Follow for updates as calls for financial transparency and independent audits grow louder across Zimbabwe’s religious landscape.OK Zimbabwe stores ...... *Alarm over Zim’s new media blueprint* ( NewsDay) Zimbabwe Media Policy that was launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday at State House in Harare. MEDIA advocacy groups have raised alarm over veiled criminalisation of the profession under the new Zimbabwe Media Policy that was launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday at State House in Harare. The policy seeks to reshape the country’s information ecosystem amid growing concern over sustainability, disinformation and misinformation, disruptions brought about by artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. The advocacy groups acknowledged that the policy contains a basket of measures to address pressing industry issues, but quickly condemned attempts at criminalisation of the profession and lack of consultation by authorities. Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe executive director Loughty Dube said threats against journalists overshadowed the positives contained in the policy. “The sanctions against the media need revisiting to ensure the policy meets democratic benchmarks and to avoid ‘punching the media in the eye’ whenever there are ethical disputes between the media, complainants and the government,” Dube told NewsDay. “While emphasis on not criminalising the profession is referenced in the policy, the policy goes ahead to set and reinforce the criminalisation of the profession through proffering heavy- handed sanctions for violation of the code of ethics.” Zimbabwe Union of Journalists secretary-general Perfect Hlongwane said criminalising the profession soiled the intentions of the policy. “It is quite unfortunate that when you then look at the paths of that policy, especially on a section that deals with penalties and dissenters, you find that the policy penalises journalists,” Hlongwane said. “It actually is, one would say, a resurrection of a criminalisation of journalism as it were. “Remember that the media and the government have agreed on a compromise which is co-regulation and we think that should give us direction as to how we need to deal with those that violate media codes and ethics on a peer-to-peer basis.” Media advocate Mlondolozi Ndlovu said the policy should have introduced concrete measures to protect journalists from State and non-State actors. “While we welcome the policy, we hope that it will add to what the Constitution already provides in terms of what sections 61 and 62 provide, freedom of expression and access to information, and that the government walks the talk on the need for the protection of the rights of journalists and respecting their rights regardless of whether they are from the privately-owned or the publicly-owned media,” Ndlovu said. Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (Zinef) co-ordinator Njabulo Ncube said they had long advocated for a comprehensive media policy in light of ongoing inconsistencies within the government regarding the media. “We acknowledge that the document highlights several important issues that align with constitutional provisions,” Ncube said. “It is difficult not to question whether these commitments will be implemented, especially given that the policy appears to have been shaped using a divide-and-rule approach, despite its intent to be a landmark framework.” Ncube said Zinef was waiting for the implementation of co-regulation — a compromise that was agreed upon in principle in place of full self-regulation. “However, it is concerning that major stakeholders, who have been at the forefront of promoting these initiatives, were neither consulted during policy’s formulation nor invited to its launch at State House,” he said. “Regrettably, what we have seen so far is not meaningful consultation, but rather the co-option of a select few — a clique — seemingly more interested in personal gain than in advancing the broader interests of the media industry.” Media development practitioner Nigel Nyamutumbu said there were broader structural issues missing in the policy. “These include but are not limited to the need to transform State media to public as a constitutional imperative and the need to converge the broadcasting and internet regulatory frameworks in line with international trends,” Nyamutumbu said. “The policy could have also addressed the multi-taxation regime in the sector that has an overbearing impact on sustainability.” He urged authorities to fully adopt a multi-stakeholder approach in driving the policy framework going forward. .... *Prison officer rapes teen lover at Chikurubi (B24) A PRISON officer is being accused of allegedly raping a teenager at Chikurubi Prison Camp on Monday. Proud Bhanya is alleged to have lured his lover, 19,from Glenwood to his room at the camp where he raped her once without protection. Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the case saying investigations were in progress."Police are investigating a rape case involving a teenager in Chikurubi," said Insp Chakanza. "The accused person is the complainant's friend."On May 26, 2025, at around 2pm, the complainant visited the accused person's place of residence where she was raped once without protection," said Insp Chakanza.