Uncovering truth in an age of silence
In Zimbabwe, some stories never make the evening news. Others disappear after a single day ,buried by power, fear, or silence. This report is not just a roundup of headlines. It’s a record of resistance. These are the ten most important investigative stories that powerful interests tried to keep from you but which we are determined to bring into the light.
Each story is based on months of journalistic investigation, whistleblower leaks, public records, and bold interviews. We publish this as part of our mission to hold the powerful to account for Zimbabweans at home and abroad.
- Land Barons and the Disappearing Deeds
How politically connected barons are hijacking communal land and altering title deeds with the help of registry insiders. - The Ghost Workers of the Civil Service
Tens of thousands paid monthly salaries yet don’t exist on any physical roster. Where is the money going? - The Gold Mafia: Inside Zimbabwe’s Illegal Gold Rings
An exposé on syndicates linked to political elites, moving billions in untraceable gold through airports, diplomats, and banks. - The Secret Doctors’ Revolt
Inside the silent resistance by Zimbabwe’s medical professionals and the networks organizing under government surveillance. - Electoral Fraud – The Algorithm Behind the Vote
A forensic look at how voter databases, digital roll manipulation, and polling station algorithms shaped the 2023 elections. - How ZESA Lost Billions – A Forensic Breakdown
We follow the paper trail of broken contracts, ghost suppliers, and inflated tenders that bankrupted Zimbabwe’s power utility. - Sanctions or Corruption? Who’s Really to Blame?
An honest comparison of Zimbabwe’s sanctioned entities vs its internal corruption losses and the shocking imbalance revealed. - Grace Mugabe’s Hidden Business Empire
New records link Grace to a shadow network of property, mining interests, and offshore shell firms beyond the radar of most media. - Covid-19 Fund Scandals That Never Made Headlines
From fake PPE tenders to inflated quarantine hotel bills we reveal the full extent of the looting during the pandemic. - Diaspora Funds – How They’re Being Siphoned
An untold story of how remittances are covertly skimmed through bank fees, forex manipulation, and shadow taxation systems.
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