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Ex-minister Chombo gets farm back

The Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement had issued a cancellation notice in 2021, to reallocate a portion of the farm to Chombo’s former wife.

By Desmond Chingarande Jan. 28, 2026

Chombo in court over US$100 000 legal fees debt

Mtetwa represented Chombo both at the High Court and Supreme Court in an infamous trial that exposed her former husband's vast business empire.

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 7, 2024

Chombo in court over US$100 000 legal fees debt

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Chombo seeks to return to Zanu PF

Zanu PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Mary Mliswa-Chikoka confirmed receiving a letter from Chombo seeking readmission.

By Nunurai Jena Oct. 15, 2023

Chombo off the hook

Chombo, who had been left with only two charges of corruption after several others were withdrawn, walked out of court a free man after Harare magistrate, Marehwanazvo Gofa, cleared him.

By Jairos Saunyama Aug. 31, 2023

Zim and the penchant for not repaying debts

This thinking is ubiquitous during election years where aspiring candidates capitalise on the love for hand-outs, culture of entitlement and election year euphoria.

By Pepukai Chivore Mar. 31, 2023

Zim and the penchant for not repaying debts

Chombo criminal case crumbles

The former Cabinet minister was facing more than 10 charges that included criminal abuse of office, fraud, criminal nuisance and corruption, among others.

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 2, 2023

Chombo criminal case crumbles, as state withdraws charges against him

The former cabinet minister was facing more than 10 charges

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 1, 2023

Chombo criminal case crumbles, as state withdraws charges against him

Editorial Comment: Ruling ends sabotage against urban councils

The Local Government ministry has been leading the sabotage against councils such as Harare and Bulawayo to aid the ruling party’s mission to regain control of urban areas through dirty means.

By The Standard Jan. 22, 2023