As Nomsa Buthelezi gears up to host Metropolitan’s three-part financial series #WeStart2022 the actress and TV presenter got candid about her financial woes and lessons.

The show, aimed at encouraging people to be wary of their spending habits and grow a healthy relationship with money, will have Nomsain conversation with three different guests while enjoying a meal prepared by celebrity chef Lentswe Bhengu.

At just 15 years old, Nomsa received her first pay cheque when she started working in theatre and says she had to quickly learn how to manage her finances and make her money work for her too.
My first pay cheque was R50 at the age of 15 and I would spend the money on schoolbooks. Then I started working for a bigger production and started earning R1,200. I knew how to take care of my money. I used to be a loan shark. People would come to me and ask for money and I would charge them interest.

While she seemed to be money savvy at a young age, Nomsa admits that she did misuse her funds when she started working in television but says she has no regrets as it provided an important life lesson for her that she will never forget.

“I was very clever when it came to money until I started working in television. I started giving the money away to people, I used to spend money on friends and people I grew up with, and the people I was giving to never thought about my tomorrow.
I don’t regret that, it was a lesson for me that you have to think for yourself. Save money so that when rainy days come, you are able to fall back on it.”
“You’ll find that aunt or uncle on TV who would take care of their family or their extended families and forgot their our own dreams. We also get people who get down and out because they lived to please their friends. I can never be that person because I do not pretend, I’ve never had a problem with money or experienced JanuWorry because I live my truth. I had to grow out of that pressure, I had to learn to put my foot down.”

Nomsa is intent on teaching her children all the nuggets of financial wisdom, and she has a family tradition in place to ensure that.

“Every year, we buy a piggy bank in my house and I tell them; ‘Every cent you think you’re not going to use, put it in the piggy bank and that will be your saving for the day and you’ll see at the end of the year what you have.”

Source: News365

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Unsuspecting victims have been duped to deposit money, with the hope of good returns. Learn more

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Lasizwe Dambuza is a well-rounded entertainer. From dancing (badly), to comedy, to his just-launched acting career. But he surprised fans with one we were not expecting: OnlyFans.
The comic recently took to his Instagram stories to tell fans that he had created an OnlyFans account, and that he had already posted his first video. He asked whether they would be interested in watching, and whether he should share the link.

We assume everyone said yes, if not out of interest, then at least out of curiosity, because he promised to put up a link for only a few minutes then take it down, and only those who caught it would have seen it.
Now, as you can imagine, everyone waited with bated breath. The post notifications were turned on, because imagine coming online only to find out he already shared the link and deleted it.

The link finally came, but it was not what we expected. Although to be fair, we probably should have expected it, because he is Lasizwe and he likes to prank people and have fun. There isn’t actually an OnlyFans account. It was just a GIF to show that it was a prank.

Source: News365

In other news – 50/50 divorce for Minnie Dlamini?

South African actress Minnie Dlamini and her estranged husband Quinton Jones announced their divorce on 15 February… Here’s a look at the footballer’s net worth.

Actress Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones announced that they are getting divorced on 15 February. The pair mentioned that they were separated and tried counselling but they decided on a divorce. Learn more

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The funeral of the late Nomakula ‘Kuli’ Roberts is set to take place in a private ceremony at an undisclosed location on Thursday.

The funeral procession is due to start at 9 am.

She passed away after she collapsed on the set of her new television project in Kyalami last Wednesday.

She was 49.

The cause of her death has not been revealed.

A special memorial service was held on Wednesday for Roberts at the Birchwood Hotel in Johannesburg to celebrate her life.

Roberts’ former colleagues on SABC3 show #TrendingSA, Nina Hastie and Shaka Sisulu, directed the memorial service programme.

The media personality’s friends and family took to the podium to share some of their special moments with the personality, with many describing her as larger than life.

She will be laid to rest on Thursday and her funeral will be streamed live.

Watch:

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – WATCH: Master KG buys Makhadzi a brand new AMG & books a whole restaurant for Valentines

Makhadzi and Master KG’s love story is goals. Despite coming through with a late entry into Valentine’s day fever, Master KG surely did make a statement.

He surprised his girlfriend Makhadzi with a brand new AMG. The exact model was not specified but all we know is, Makhadzi was gifted with a new car. Learn More

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Royal AM chairperson’s ex Sithelo Shozi is showing love and romance the proverbial middle finger after posting a defiant message on Valentine’s Day…

The mom-of-thee – who was rumoured to be sensationally ditched by ex-lover and baby daddy Andile Mpisane – celebrated the day of love in an unconventional way.

But Sithelo has moved on and wants the world she has no time for romance.

In what appeared to be an anti-Valentine’s Day party on Monday, 14 February, Sithelo Shozi posted a video of her donning sexy black lingerie as she sipped on French champagne.

But it was her unconventional cake in the clip – a black heart emblazoned with the words “f**k love” in icing – that caught her followers attention.

“let ‘em eat cake!”, she captioned the clip.

And her followers were loving her attitude too…

“It’s the ‘f**k love’ cake for me”

“The winner for the best Valentine’s Day content for 2022”

“Your crown ain’t never shaking and that’s on periodt”

Watch:

 

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Source: News365.co.za

In other news – WATCH: Master KG buys Makhadzi a brand new AMG & books a whole restaurant for Valentines

Makhadzi and Master KG’s love story is goals. Despite coming through with a late entry into Valentine’s day fever, Master KG surely did make a statement.

He surprised his girlfriend Makhadzi with a brand new AMG. The exact model was not specified but all we know is, Makhadzi was gifted with a new car. Learn More

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Minnie Dlamini announced that she and her husband Quinton Jones are parting ways. The announcement comes after what many believed were four years of blissful marriage. The news has shocked many South Africans who idolised the media personality’s marriage to her hunky American husband.

Quinton Jones was born in California on 1 January 1984 and is currently 38 years old. He attended Boise State University where he also played for the school’s football team as a quarterback.

After completing college, Quinton continued playing football and went on to play for the National Football League San Diego Chargers and thereafter Canadian Football League team called the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

While he played football, he was also honing his skills as a cameraman and producer, and after his days as a footballer went on to work in production studios.

Today Quinton is a cameraman and producer at Urban Brew Studios, the production company behind TV shows such as Friends like These, Zabalaza, Real Goboza, YO TV, and Khumbul’ekhaya, Briefly News reports.

In June of 2017, Quinton and his girlfriend at the time, Minnie Dlamini, had a traditional wedding at Glen Hills in KwaZulu-Natal Durban.

Later that year, the couple secured the marriage with a breathtakingly beautiful white wedding that was shared with the world in a three-part series titled: Becoming Mrs Jones.

The lavish affair took place at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West, Cape Town.

On 13 November 2020, the pair welcomed a baby boy who they name Netha Jones and appeared to be happier than ever, although Quinton remained ever the mystery since he didn’t use social media or subscribe to public attention.

This must be why the couple’s divorce – which Minnie announced in an Instagram post earlier today – comes as such a shocker for many of Minnie’s fans who only saw the surface of their marriage.

He reportedly has a net worth of $2 million.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Drama: Sithelo Shozi throws anti-Valentine’s Day party as she quits love – WATCH

Royal AM chairperson’s ex Sithelo Shozi is showing love and romance the proverbial middle finger after posting a defiant message on Valentine’s Day…

The mom-of-thee – who was rumoured to be sensationally ditched by ex-lover and baby daddy Andile Mpisane – celebrated the day of love in an unconventional way. But Sithelo has moved on and wants the world she has no time for romance. Learn More

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News of Minnie Dlamini and husband Quinton Jones’ divorce has rocked Mzansi…and for many they didn’t see it coming!

The striking couple – who wed in 2017 – never showed any signs of trouble in paradise…or did they? According to some tweeps, the writing has been on the wall for a long time coming…

According to eagled-eyed followers, Minnie Dlamini dropped ‘Jones’ from her Instagram account in the lead-up to her divorce announcement.

In October last year, Minnie Dlamini was criticized after she posted pictures of her in the nude, save for a blonde wig covering her lady bits.

Many followers suggested that Quinton and his family would naturally be upset by the pics.

“We don’t really want to see a married woman n#de”; “I feel sorry for her in-laws” and “Don’t forget you are Mrs Jones” were some of the comments left under the post.

 

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Some fans have claimed Minnie Dlamini’s close friendship with Unathi Nkayi – who is also divorced – may have influenced her.

One tweep posted: “I knew it that umjita’s marriage is in danger and about to collapse when his wife started hanging out with people (friends) who are not married (single people & divorcee).

Another added: “I blame Unathi for Minnie Dlamini’s divorce. That woman I don’t trust her”. A third tweeted: “Most of her friends, actually all of them are single. And they are always out, you can’t be doing all of that when you are married”.

I blame Unathi for Minnie Dlamini’s divorce that woman I don’t trust her #Minnie #minniedlamini

— Itumeleng Tudu (@ItumelengTudu) February 15, 2022

Elders once said “show me your friends i will show you your future
.
I knew it that umjita’s marriage is in danger n about to collapse when his wife started hanging out with people(friends) who r not married(single people & divocee)

Marriage minnie dlamini somizi khune unathi pic.twitter.com/t7o5ngU4qZ

— Thabelo_Iven (@Thabeloiven02) February 15, 2022

Most of her friends actual all of them are Single
And they are always Out, you can’t be doing all of that when you are married.
You can imagine their conversations nje.

— Omphile-Rose (@rose_omphile) February 15, 2022

Producer Quinton Jones may be in the entertainment business – but he is strictly behind the camera and notoriously private. The 38-year-old doesn’t even have a social media account.

Many tweeps have speculated that Minnie Dlamini’s outgoing personality clashed with Quinton’s introverted one.

One tweep said: “Minnie and Quinton were a mismatch. Guy is too chilled and private. Minnie likes the high and busy life. It wasn’t going to work out”.

Minnie and Quinton were a mismatch. Guy is too chilled and private. Minnie likes the high and busy life. It wasn’t going to work out. Shame man

— #CR22 #PutSA1st (@NMutondi) February 15, 2022

Another added: “I saw it coming….Minnie entered the marriage as a celebrity and not as a makoti willing to be submissive”.

I saw it coming.
Quinton must be very happy now and I’m happy for him. Minnie entered the marriage as a Celebrity and not as a Makoti Willing to be submissive. Finally a Brother set free!! pic.twitter.com/r2i98r3nRU

— Ezekiel (@Ezekiel_Maziko) February 15, 2022

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Drama: Sithelo Shozi throws anti-Valentine’s Day party as she quits love – WATCH

Royal AM chairperson’s ex Sithelo Shozi is showing love and romance the proverbial middle finger after posting a defiant message on Valentine’s Day…

The mom-of-thee – who was rumoured to be sensationally ditched by ex-lover and baby daddy Andile Mpisane – celebrated the day of love in an unconventional way. But Sithelo has moved on and wants the world she has no time for romance. Learn More

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Mzansi comedian and radio personality Skhumba Hlophe has made startling revelations that the late broadcaster, Kuli Roberts would at times attend gigs without bathing.

He made the rib-cracking remarks during his spirit-lifting tribute to Roberts at her memorial service which was held at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Johannesburg yesterday.

The memorial service was graced by Roberts family and friends within the South African entertainment space.

He spoke:

“We are writing our stories everyday. What are we writing? What are we doing differently? Are we living a lie, like most of us or we live in the truth like Kuli?

“uKuli would go to an event akagezanga [without bathing]. She was that person. She didn’t care how she looked. If you didn’t like how she looked, heii, that’s your problem. Are we living a lie?

“Right now we are living in the world of social media where we need approval [from people], which is wrong,” he added.

Skhumba recalled how he met Kuli in 2014 and how he probably gave her and the late broadcaster Bob Mabena the best last years of their radio time.

Former Scandal actress and “Happiness Ever After” star Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, Kuli’s close friend, also delivered a teary and hearty eulogy for Kuli Roberts.

“You felt like home. You were a safe space in this industry and you took me under your wing. Thank you for always looking out for me,” she read, as she fought back tears evoked overwhelming emotions.

The event was directed by Kuli Roberts’ former Trending SA co-hosts Shaka Sisulu and Nina Hastie. Despite the sombre and emotionally charged atmosphere in the room, the two stayed true to Kuli’s funny spirit, as they made the mourners chuckle even as tears clouded their eyes.

Hastie commented on their time together at Trending SA: “She loved that time. She loved her job. She loved being with people.”

Legendary singer and songwriter Ringo Madlingozi serenaded the mourners in between the tributes.

Among the mourners were DJ Sbu, Khumbulekhaya presenter Andile Gaelesiwe, and Kuli Roberts’ sister and actress, Hlubi Mboya-Arnold.

Hlubi-Arnold read the eulogy from Kuli Roberts’ two children, who described this period as the worst time of their lives.

In other news – Drama: Sithelo Shozi throws anti-Valentine’s Day party as she quits love – WATCH

Royal AM chairperson’s ex Sithelo Shozi is showing love and romance the proverbial middle finger after posting a defiant message on Valentine’s Day…

The mom-of-thee – who was rumoured to be sensationally ditched by ex-lover and baby daddy Andile Mpisane – celebrated the day of love in an unconventional way. But Sithelo has moved on and wants the world she has no time for romance. Learn More

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Kefilwe Mabote lets fans inside her closet, as she shares a photo revealing her luxurious and expensive footwear.

On Thursday, she shared a photo of her shoe closet on Instagram and captioned it with how God has elevated her.

The influencer is one of the most classy content creators in South Africa, and she’s blessed with much luxury.

Giving fans a glimpse into her abundance, she wrote:

“ I’m not a Man-made ‘Brand’. My identity has never been in the things you see but always in God. While the world waits for you to crumble and fall, God elevates. Humbled by His grace and this journey He and I are on,” she wrote.

Source: News365

In other news – Why Minnie Dlamini ended her marriage – Fans speculate

News of Minnie Dlamini and husband Quinton Jones’ divorce has rocked Mzansi…and for many they didn’t see it coming!

The striking couple – who wed in 2017 – never showed any signs of trouble in paradise…or did they? According to some tweeps, the writing has been on the wall for a long time coming. Learn more

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Mzansi media personality and actress Minnie Dlamini and her estranged husband Quinton Jones announced their divorce on Tuesday 15 February.

Actress Minnie Dlamini released a statement with her estranged husband announcing their divorce on 15 February. The couple explained that the last two years had been rocky for them.

“In the last two years our family experienced incredible joy and devastating loss. During this time, we found comfort in knowing we had each other. Despite our better efforts to absorb the changes in motion, the emotional burden and the post-traumatic distress of our individual loss out weighted our will,” read the statement.

The couple also stated that they consulted their family and counsellor to make it work but the decision was divorce.

“After months of separation and consultations and with our family and counsellor, we have taken the decision to officially file for divorce. Despite the end of our marriage and romantic relationship, we remain friends, business partners and loving parents to our beautiful son,” the statement continued.

“was a difficult decision to come to, and even more heart-breaking to have to announce. In the wake of this news, we ask that you please grant us privacy during this difficult time,” the statement continued.

A local publication reports that Minnie and Quinton were living apart for a year before announcing their divorce. A source tells the publication that the marriage began to get rocky when she moved into her new home in Copperleaf Golf Estate in Centurion a year ago.

“When Minnie moved into that house, she did not move in with Quinton. Quinton went back home to stay with his mother and sister. Even last year when she went to Cape Town on that holiday with Unathi Nkayi and their friends, Quinton was not there and it was pretty obvious that they were sure about the separation.

The pair tied the knot in 2017 in the Western Cape and the wedding was televised as a three-part Showmax special.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Drama: Sithelo Shozi throws anti-Valentine’s Day party as she quits love – WATCH

Royal AM chairperson’s ex Sithelo Shozi is showing love and romance the proverbial middle finger after posting a defiant message on Valentine’s Day…

The mom-of-thee – who was rumoured to be sensationally ditched by ex-lover and baby daddy Andile Mpisane – celebrated the day of love in an unconventional way. But Sithelo has moved on and wants the world she has no time for romance. Learn More

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Thursday’s have been dubbed ‘Zulu Day’ by talented actress Khanyi Mbau and social media users could not agree more. After a week of not watching the talented cast of The Wife, viewers finally got to rejoice in seeing the Zulu brothers welcome back their first wife, Zandile Zulu.

Season 1 of The Wife had reached it’s end with many viewers reeling in anger at how the producers and writers completely switched the script. For those who read the book way before it got upgraded into a series, they were left disappointed at the turn of events.

Namely the burning of the R80 million which guaranteed Zandile’s freedom, the affair between Qhawe and Hlomu and the fact that Zandile had to be broken out from prison instead of being released like the book planned. But nonetheless, it still promises drama and entertainment and the first three episodes of season 2, lived up to viewers expectations.

What stood out from viewers was the sex scene between Zandile and her husband Nkosana who hadn’t seen each other in 10 years. Zandile had been arrested for the murder of her mother and Nkosana promised to bail her out from the trenches. While his original plan failed, he had to think of another way to get her out so she can rebuild a relationship with her kids.

As a couple who did not see each other for 10 years, they sure did heat up the screen with their sex scene. It said to have topped Hlomu and Qhawe’s sex scene though which took place last season.

I thought Hlomu and Mqhele’s first time was the best but haii Zandile and Nkosana gave it all haii suka DEMEDI!!!#TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/HupTxgKzuj

— Zamathole. S (@Zamathole14) February 17, 2022

#TheWifeShowmax Qhawe getting cussed out by Hlomu!Nkosana giving Zandile that mouth work S2is lit already.And how fine is Qhawe’s ass,lawd pic.twitter.com/8F3bFBa6hy

— TS (@Soulful_loner21) February 17, 2022

Feels like Hlomu has been dethroned and it’s upsetting me and my homegirls #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/DwNdP4ATUV

— l e o (@Asange_Gcado) February 17, 2022

If we have learned anything is that the wife will show the love between a couple for the first few episodes and change up on you ..I really hope they don’t temper with Zah and Bhut’omdala loving because safa with Hlomu’s sulky face . #TheWifeShowmax

— Dreamer (@T99954729) February 17, 2022

Source: News365

In other news – Skhumba at memorial service: Kuli Roberts would attend events without bathing

Mzansi comedian and radio personality Skhumba Hlophe has made startling revelations that the late broadcaster, Kuli Roberts would at times attend gigs without bathing.

He made the rib-cracking remarks during his spirit-lifting tribute to Roberts at her memorial service which was held at Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, Johannesburg yesterday. Learn more

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Former VP Joice Mujuru taken to court by step-daughter. Former Vice President Joyce Mujuru has been taken to court by her stepdaughter, Nyasha Noreen Nyorovai Dei Campo nee Mujuru, on allegations of forging documents in a bid to claim unilateral ownership of one of her late husband Solomon Mujuru’s companies.

Mujuru is being accused of unilaterally altering the company documents for Dahaw Trading (Private) Limited which has a controlling stake in the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed company, Willdale Limited with a 39.55% stake.

Willdale Limited is one of Zimbabwe’s leading brick production companies.

Mujuru’s stepdaughter approached the High Court seeking an order to stop the disbursement of the company’s 2020/2021 financial year’s dividend to Mujuru. The former VP is being sued along with her daughters, Kumbirai, Chipo and Kuzivakwashe.

Accounting firm, Vali Chartered Company Secretaries is listed as the fifth respondent while the Registrar of Companies and Willdale Limited are cited as sixth and seventh respondents respectively. Submitted Dei Campo:

Sometime in 2004 I was appointed as director of Dahaw (Pvt) Ltd by my late father, Solomon Tapfumaneyi Ruzambu Mujuru who was the only shareholder in the company.

On September 11, 2005 my late father transferred 20 000 shares in the company to me…during that time my late father also transferred various shareholding to me and my three siblings in various companies among them Rylance Farms Pvt Ltd, Kalmic Investments (Pvt) Ltd and

Athienitis Properties (Pvt), Ltd and many others. The third respondent was given the majority shareholding in most companies as she was the apple of our father’s eye.

To put the court into perspective, the first respondent was never appointed shareholder nor director in any of my late father’s companies.

Dei Campo wants an order:

1. prohibiting Willdale Limited from disbursing the dividend due to Dahaw Trading directly to Mujuru until the finalisation of the shareholding wrangle within the company.
2. declaring that the unilateral alteration of the shareholding structure of Dahaw Trading by Vali Chartered Company Secretaries is null and void.
3. declaring that the appointment of Mujuru and her daughters as directors and shareholders in Dahaw is null and void.
4. directing the Registrar of Companies to cancel the CR6 and CR11 filed with Vali Chartered Company Secretaries.
5. ordering that the dividend paid to Dahaw by Willdale Limited be deposited to any account nominated by herself.

Meanwhile, last Friday High Court judge, Justice Happias Zhou ordered the respondents to file opposing affidavits in 10 days of which the matter will be set down for hearing without further notice.

More: NewZimbabwe.com

In other news – Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree

Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree. Joburg SAPS spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said Mabena was sentenced to 15 years for a robbery at an Engen filling station, and another 15 years for a robbery at a Wimpy outlet at the filling station.

The Brixton Regional Court in Joburg has sentenced Zimbabwean national Artwell Mabena to 55 years’ imprisonment after convicting him on…Learn More.

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South African govt addressing xenophobic attacks. The campaign has seen non-South Africans, including Zimbabweans, being forced out of their businesses and the attacks intensified over the weekend as dozens of people were chased away in a number of areas including Johannesburg.

The South African government has said it has started addressing attacks on foreign nationals resident in that country by a group of locals that launched an anti-foreigner campaign it calls Operation Dudula.

Those behind the campaign blame foreign nationals for the rising unemployment rate, and levels of crime. The campaign has resulted in Zimbabweans living in fear in the neighbouring country.

International Relations and Co-operation Minister Naledi Pandor’s spokesperson Lunga Ngqengelele said the matter was being dealt with. He said:

This issue has got nothing to do with Dirco (Department of International Relations and Cooperation) and it is being dealt with by the police because it is against the South African laws for anyone to be harassing businesses.

The issue of checking permits is a government role through a department of labour and employment in South Africa. It’s not done by individuals; hence it is being dealt with.

Zimbabwe Consul-General to Johannesburg Mrs Melody Chaurura said they had engaged responsible authorities in South Africa to ensure the safety of Zimbabweans.

Chaurura added that police intervened and stopped the attacks and there were no new reports of harassment or anyone who has been injured. She said they will continue engaging responsible authorities to ensure the safety of Zimbabwean citizens.

Source – The Chronicle

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Chinese restaurant Shangri-La fined US$30 000 for using unofficial Forex Rates. Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit has fined a Harare-based Chinese restaurant Shangri-La US$30 000 for charging services using unofficial foreign exchange rates. We present a letter dated 11 February 2022:

The Managing Director

Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway

155 Enterprise road

Chisipite Harare

Dear Sir/Madam

Imposition of Penalty on Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeawav for converting prices of a product using an exchange rate above the official rate. On or around 9′ of February 2022, Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway which operates a restaurant in Harare, sold and advertised for sale products using an exchange rate above the ruling official rate of the day. that is to say, sold or advertised —

Various products offered by Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway, at an Exchange rate of USS I to ZW$240 thereby breaching section 3(7) of Statutory Instrument 127 of 2021.

1. Imposition of penalty
For the said breaches involving various products, the following penalty is imposed on Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway:

(a) Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway shall pay a fine of US$30,000 (or equivalent in Zimbabwe dollars, at the ruling auction-rate applicable on date of payment); and

(b)The amount referred to in pars (a) shall incur a further penalty of 5% of the said amount or any portion thereof that remains unpaid, calculated starting from the date of service of this notice up to the date of payment.

Payment of the penalty shall be made into the following account: Account Name: RBZ Settlement Account Account Number: 00000001 Bank: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

2. Suspension of operation of penalty for 48 hours
a. The operation of the penalty referred to in paragraph 2, above, is suspended for seven days from date and time of service of this notice to allow Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway to make written representations, if any, why the penalty should not be confirmed.

b. In the event that Shangri-La Restaurant and Takeaway fails to show sufficient cause, within seven days, why the penalty should not be confirmed, the penalty shall be deemed confirmed from date of expiry of the seven days, in which case payment of the full fine shall become due within 48 hours thereafter.

Source – Pindula News

In other news – Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree

Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree. Joburg SAPS spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said Mabena was sentenced to 15 years for a robbery at an Engen filling station, and another 15 years for a robbery at a Wimpy outlet at the filling station.

The Brixton Regional Court in Joburg has sentenced Zimbabwean national Artwell Mabena to 55 years’ imprisonment after convicting him on…Learn More.

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Guard shoots man in a row over a Gold detector. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Tuesday arrested a security guard, Lovemore Munare (33) in Kadoma for a case of murder that occurred at Muswerakuenda Farm Compound, Patchway.

The suspect reportedly shot the victim, Average Muchenjeri (23) with a Star pistol on the stomach during a scuffle in which the suspect tried to seize a gold detector that the victim and the other two people were using to prospect for gold nuggets.

The victim died upon arrival at Kadoma General Hospital. In a related case of violence in the mining sector, a 21-year-old artisanal miner was struck with an iron bar in Mberengwa before falling to death in a shaft while fighting over food rations.

The now-deceased has been identified as Grey Tanaka Mugumira (21). Police have confirmed the arrest of the suspected murderer identified as Vusimuzi Tshuma (37). In a statement seen by Pindula News, police said:

Police in Mberengwa arrested Vusumuzi Tshuma (37) in connection with a case of murder which occurred on February 12, 2022 at Honyohwe village.

The suspect who is an artisanal miner hit the victim, Grey Tanaka Mugumira (21) with an iron rod once on the back of the head after an argument over food. The police added that the victim fell in the mine shaft approximately 10 metres deep and died on the spot.

Source – Pindula News

In other news – Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree

Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree. Joburg SAPS spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said Mabena was sentenced to 15 years for a robbery at an Engen filling station, and another 15 years for a robbery at a Wimpy outlet at the filling station.

The Brixton Regional Court in Joburg has sentenced Zimbabwean national Artwell Mabena to 55 years’ imprisonment after convicting him on…Learn More.

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Twitter users showed concern for South African rapper Riky Rick’s wife Bianca Naidoo after her body language led them to believe she was disconnected in a video that went viral on Valentine’s Day (14 February).

Fans are convinced that Riky Rick’s wife Bianca Naidoo does not look happy in any of their videos. Tweeps say that because they think her body language is very withdrawn from the rapper. The pair tied the knot in 2013 and have a son together.

Entertainment blogger Musa Khawula shared the video on Twitter which had tongues wagging. Some were wondering why the rapper chose to post the video if his wife seemed detached. Take a look…

“Riky Rick with his wife Bianca Naidoo,” read the tweet.

Riky Rick with his wife Bianca Naidoo. pic.twitter.com/EWsqy1j2yF

— Musa Khawula (@MusaKhawula) February 14, 2022

Twitter users dragged Riky Rick in the comments section. Some thought her energy was off while others said this would be “evidence” soon.

“This video will be part of the evidence soon,” wrote @fisto_moeng.

“This girl is so tired of being content you can see her energy,” wrote @christexcel.

“Why is she always like this ? I mean it’s like she’s scared or something and this is not the first (video) I noticed this,” wrote @peekay_mab.

“Huh?? Manje why is she looking like Faith Nketsi’s music career?!” wrote @Keabetswe_Nduna.

“Don’t read much into it, she is a modest woman. You can tell she likes private things, lento yamaCouple videos on social media,” wrote @NtombikayiseDu9.

Source: News365.co.za

In other news – Drama: Sithelo Shozi throws anti-Valentine’s Day party as she quits love – WATCH

Royal AM chairperson’s ex Sithelo Shozi is showing love and romance the proverbial middle finger after posting a defiant message on Valentine’s Day…

The mom-of-thee – who was rumoured to be sensationally ditched by ex-lover and baby daddy Andile Mpisane – celebrated the day of love in an unconventional way. But Sithelo has moved on and wants the world she has no time for romance. Learn More

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Bulawayo City Council announces new rate charges effective February 2022. The City of Bulawayo has advised its customers that the City of Bulawayo 2022 Budget has been approved by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works.

Charges went up with effect from February 2022 as follows:

Domestic Rates	150%
Non Domestic Rates	177%
Domestic water	150%
Non-domestic water	180%
Sewerage	150%
Solid waste management	150%
Non Domestic Solid Waste Management	160%
Admission Fees to Stadia & Swimming Pools	450%
Hire of Council Facilities	450%
Patient Fees for use of an ambulance	450%
Cessation Fees	450%
Shop Licences	450%	increase on 2021 Tariffs.
Liquor Licences	450%
Garage Licences	450%
Trading Permits	450%
Route Approval & Development Permits	450%
Inspection Fees & any other licences	450%
Council Rented Properties	250%
Sale of Pit Sand & Precast Products	626%

Source – Pindula News

In other news – Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree

Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree. Joburg SAPS spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said Mabena was sentenced to 15 years for a robbery at an Engen filling station, and another 15 years for a robbery at a Wimpy outlet at the filling station.

The Brixton Regional Court in Joburg has sentenced Zimbabwean national Artwell Mabena to 55 years’ imprisonment after convicting him on…Learn More.

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Armed robbers get away with over US$135 000, Inverters, Batteries and Computers. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say the robbers tied a security guard who was on duty before stealing and getting away.

An unnamed business premise in Avondale, Harare was robbed of over US$135 000, inverters, batteries and computers after five unknown assailants pounced on the premise on Tuesday this week. Pindula News presents a police statement on the case:

Police in Harare are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a business premise along College Road, Alex Park, Avondale on 15/02/22 at around 0230 hours. Five unknown suspects attacked a security guard (53) who was on duty and tied his legs and hands.

The suspects ransacked the offices before stealing valuables which include, two safes containing US$135 712 cash, four inverters, two batteries, a laptop and two computers.

Anyone with information to contact Harare Operations on (0242) 748836 or National Complaints Desk on (0242) 703631 or report at any nearest Police Station. Reports of robbery cases have been on the rise in the country in the past two years.

On Sunday, Pindula News reported that robbers armed with steel bars pounced on a steel company where they attacked a security guard on duty, handcuffed him with his handcuffs before getting away with a safe containing US$25 000.

Source – Pindula News

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RBZ to control money supply to stabilise Exchange Rate. He was speaking at a webinar hosted by the Zimbabwe Independent in partnership with the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe to unpack the monetary policy statement released last week.

The government has made fresh moves to control the money supply and stabilise the exchange rate, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya said yesterday.

Mangudya said the money it has been supplying to businesses, contractors and farmers has been abused. He said a committee comprising the RBZ and Finance ministry resolved to close taps to control liquidity. Mangudya said:

Over the past two weeks, the government’s release of funds to the market was so limited to the extent that the parallel market did not move.

There has been a shortage of local currency on the market and that is the reason the parallel market has been stable for the past two weeks, the closed tap other than for salaries, did not see a lot of money coming onto the market.

He said inflation was a monetary phenomenon related to the rate of circulation of money and the central bank was closely monitoring the two. Mangudya added:

The parallel market rates are key drivers of the exchange rate, but the key drivers of these rates is not even the government, its business. Unfortunately, what we have noticed is that most of the money that businesses get is coming from the government so the government has got projects like road construction, dam construction and they are paying to the farmers.

Mangudya said recipients of money from the government should be disciplined.

More: NewsDay Zimbabwe

In other news – Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree

Zimbabwean in SA jailed 55 years for robbery spree. Joburg SAPS spokesperson Captain Xoli Mbele said Mabena was sentenced to 15 years for a robbery at an Engen filling station, and another 15 years for a robbery at a Wimpy outlet at the filling station.

The Brixton Regional Court in Joburg has sentenced Zimbabwean national Artwell Mabena to 55 years’ imprisonment after convicting him on…Learn More.

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ZERA releases list of Petroleum Licensees as of 31 December 2021. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has issued a list of Petroleum Licensees as of 31 December 2021. Pindula News reposts the list below:

List of Petroleum Licensees as at 31 December 2021