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Duo jailed 20 years for murder and secret burial of victim

The High Court circuit sitting in Hwange has sentenced two men, Prayer Mpofu (25) and Gamelihle Ndlovu (30), to 20 years each after convicting them of murder.The court heard that on 27 May 2025 at New Makhaya Village 6A, Deli in Nyamandlov…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:20hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Teen fatally stabbed in Gwelutshena

The High Court circuit sitting in Hwange has sentenced Wellington Moyo to 15 years in prison for murdering his 17‑year‑old cousin.The court heard that on 6 April 2025 at a homestead in Gwelutshena, the deceased, Gugulethu Moyo, was pulling…

Published: 16 Mar 2026 at 13:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Lupane man jailed 19 years for murder of his wife

A Lupane man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for killing his wife in a brutal knife attack.The High Court circuit sitting in Hwange convicted Khulekani Mpofu (35) of murder and sentenced him to 19 years’ imprisonment with hard lab…

Published: 15 Mar 2026 at 08:21hrs | 276 | by Stephen Jakes

Bulawayo-Maphisa Road rehabilitation in progress

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development says rehabilitation of the Bulawayo–Maphisa Road is progressing well, with several contractors working along the stretch.Transport Minister Felix Mhona told journalists during a tou…

Published: 13 Mar 2026 at 06:52hrs | 308 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Councillor Nkomo pampers supporters at Bill No. 3 mobilisation meeting

The Zanu PF Insiza North Constituency Women’s League has held a district meeting to mobilise support for the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill No. 3, with members expressing strong backing for the proposed changes.The meeting, held o…

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 07:13hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Man jailed 18 years for attempted rape

The Gwanda Magistrates' Court has sentenced a 29‑year‑old man from Guyu to 18 years in prison after he was convicted of attempted rape.The court heard that on 19 February 2026, the offender, who lives with the victim - his stepmother - for…

Published: 07 Mar 2026 at 00:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

50‑year‑old man jailed 20 years for raping Grade 5 girl

A 50‑year‑old man from Gokwe has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of raping an 11‑year‑old Grade 5 pupil.The Gokwe Regional Magistrates’ Court heard that sometime in 2024, in Chief Chireya’s area in …

Published: 03 Mar 2026 at 06:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

ZRP is not above the law: MP Molokele

Hwange Central legislator Daniel Molokele has said the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) acted unlawfully when they disrupted a Constituency Development Fund (CDF)

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 07:22hrs | 326 | by Stephen Jakes

Plumtree fugitive Cabangani 'Predator' Mathe re‑arrested after deportation from Malawi

Dangerous fugitive Cabangani "Predator" Mathe has been re‑arrested following his deportation from Malawi, bringing an end to his cross‑border escape. Mathe, a 38‑year‑old former businessman from Plumtree, was taken into custody after Malaw…

Published: 25 Feb 2026 at 18:36hrs | | by Ezra Tshisa

Hwange woman in trouble for assault

The Hwange Magistrates' Court has convicted and sentenced Chada Shoko (24) to 420 hours of community service for assaulting her neighbour.The court heard that on 11 January at around 8:30pm, the complainant - who lives next door to the off…

Published: 25 Feb 2026 at 18:03hrs | 354 | by Stephen Jakes

Plumtree man remanded after stabbing villager for 'disrespect'

PLUMTREE – A 23‑year‑old man from Phumuza village has been remanded in custody after allegedly stabbing another villager during a confrontation over “disrespect”.Mdumisi Tobongwana Moyo appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware …

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 20:51hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Robber jailed

Crime did not pay for Sindumuzi Thusi, who has been jailed for robbery by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.Thusi was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment, with six months of the term suspended on condition of good behaviour.The court h…

Published: 11 Feb 2026 at 18:35hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man steals nine goats

A 29‑year‑old Figtree man has appeared in court after he allegedly stole nine goats from a neighbour in his village.Thumbule Mugande was brought before the Plumtree Magistrates' Court facing a charge of stock theft. He pleaded not guilty b…

Published: 11 Feb 2026 at 18:34hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Nkayi police hunt for murder suspect

Police in Nkayi, Matabeleland North, have launched a manhunt for Sicelinkosi Masuku of Ezinyangeni, who is wanted in connection with the murder of Princess Janet Magonya Dakamela.The incident reportedly occurred on Wednesday night.Accordin…

Published: 29 Jan 2026 at 19:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Insiza North MP completes over 30 projects in one year

Insiza North legislator Delani Moyo (Zanu PF) has completed more than 30 development projects in under a year following his election in the June by‑elections, according to a report released by his office.Moyo replaced the late Zanu PF MP F…

Published: 29 Jan 2026 at 19:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Thieves assault transporter at border

A Zimbabwean transporter was allegedly assaulted by four suspected thieves at the Plumtree Border Post following a misunderstanding.Police have arrested one of the suspects, Danisa Herijah (34), while his three accomplices are still on the…

Published: 26 Jan 2026 at 23:41hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Nine people drown in Toyota Noah in Filabusi

Nine people drowned in Filabusi, Matabeleland South, after a Toyota Noah was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river.Police confirmed the tragedy, saying it occurred on 22 January."The ZRP confirms a tragic incident in which n…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 18:52hrs | | by Stephen Jakes

Senior citizen bashes herdboy

A 76‑year‑old Plumtree grandmother has been convicted after she assaulted a herdboy with a stick for allegedly allowing his goats to stray into her field.Gertrude Ncube was sentenced to six months in prison by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Ne…

Published: 21 Jan 2026 at 21:22hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Son bashes mother for not inviting him to lobola event

A Plumtree man allegedly assaulted his mother with a stick after accusing her of excluding him from a lobola ceremony at her home in Phumuza South Village.Robert Ncube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware, who granted him U…

Published: 19 Jan 2026 at 15:37hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Cellphone thief in trouble

A Plumtree man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into a neighbour's home and stole a mobile phone.Malvern Chikomo appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing a charge of unlawful entry and was granted US$50 bail.Pr…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:10hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Villager steals Presidential Inputs fertilizer

A Plumtree woman has been arrested after she allegedly attempted to steal 18 bags of fertilizer meant for the Presidential Inputs Scheme.Selinah Mpofu (31) appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Wednesday and was granted U…

Published: 17 Jan 2026 at 12:10hrs | 151 | by Simbarashe Sithole

National pride in tatters as rural schools neglect flag hoisting

A worrying trend has emerged across Zimbabwe's rural schools, where tattered national flags are being flown - or none at all - raising concerns about declining patriotism and the deepening neglect of public education infrastructure.In many…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 11:40hrs | | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Broke man bashes girlfriend over money

A 46‑year‑old Plumtree man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend for refusing to give him money.Joel Ngwenya is accused of severely assaulting Sihawukele Dube, leaving her with a fractured rib cage.He appeared befor…

Published: 15 Jan 2026 at 11:38hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

MRP celebrates 12 years of existence, honours founding cadres …as leader got arrested 17 times

The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) today marks 12 years of existence, celebrating its founding cadres while reflecting on years of persecution, arrests and political pressure endured by its members as the movement pushed for self‑determina…

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 20:46hrs | 467 | by Stephen Jakes

Man bashes cop while resisting arrest

A Plumtree man, Godwishes Masango, is in serious trouble after he allegedly assaulted a police officer who was attempting to arrest him during a midnight altercation.Masango appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware, who remande…

Published: 11 Jan 2026 at 09:03hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man assaults neighbour with an axe handle

A Plumtree man, Mehlelu Moyo, has been jailed after he allegedly assaulted his neighbour with an axe handle during a dispute.The 24‑year‑old appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware, who remanded him in custody to 13 January.Th…

Published: 09 Jan 2026 at 22:20hrs | 576 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man in court for allegedly grabbing Anglican Church land

PLUMTREE - The Province of Central Africa and the Anglican Church of Zimbabwe has taken a Bulawayo man to court after he allegedly occupied church land at Collaton Farm in the Matobo area without permission.  Tafa Munyaradzi (31)…

Published: 03 Jan 2026 at 21:09hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole / Gideon Madzikatidze

Fake US$20 note lands Plumtree beer lovers in jail

PLUMTREE - Two Plumtree men have been arrested after they allegedly used a counterfeit US$20 note to buy beer at a local night spot on Boxing Day.  Taridzai Oscar Mpofu (25) and Cardwell Chitono (25) appeared before Plumtree magi…

Published: 29 Dec 2025 at 14:28hrs | 1040 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU-PF joins country's security agencies over Guruve serial killer manhunt

GURUVE - ZANU-PF has joined forces with security agencies to hunt down the Guruve serial killer, with the party's information directorate, Farai Muroyiwa-Marapira, confirming their involvement in the manhunt."We have made sure that the par…

Published: 29 Dec 2025 at 14:21hrs | 1236 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Plumtree man axes friend in beer dispute

PLUMTREE - A drinking session at Ingwizi Business Centre in Mphoengs turned violent when a man allegedly struck his friend with a small axe during a dispute over beer.  Learmore Mphofu appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua N…

Published: 29 Dec 2025 at 14:18hrs | 823 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Plumtree man kills patron in Boxing Day bar stabbing

PLUMTREE – A 32‑year‑old man from Plumtree has been remanded in custody after allegedly stabbing a fellow patron to death during a Boxing Day altercation at a local bar.Phatisani Sikhosana Ncube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua N…

Published: 28 Dec 2025 at 16:32hrs | 1346 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Soldiers arrested for robbery spree in Fort Rixon

BULAWAYO - Three soldiers who allegedly went on a robbery spree while wearing Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) uniforms have been arrested and brought before the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court.Iphithule Mlotshwa (24), Hamlet Mlotshwa (21) and Hau…

Published: 27 Dec 2025 at 09:17hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man remanded after raping goat and escaping custody

PLUMTREE - A 19‑year‑old man from Moneni village in Mangwe, Mxolisi Ncube, has been remanded in custody after allegedly raping a goat and later escaping from police detention.Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware remanded Ncube to 30 Decemb…

Published: 25 Dec 2025 at 13:20hrs | 1657 | by Gideon Madzikatidze / Simbarashe Sithole

Insiza North celebrates MP Delani Moyo's birthday

INSIZA - The Insiza North constituency on Friday [today] celebrates the birthday of ZANU PF legislator Delani Moyo amid pomp and fanfare.Moyo has in recent months spearheaded several development projects, particularly at schools where he d…

Published: 19 Dec 2025 at 07:23hrs | 429 | by Stephen Jakes

Govt working on capacitating defence forces: Minister Mthuli Ncube

HARARE - Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has told parliament that government is working flat out to capacitate and equip the defence forces despite concerns raised by legislators.  Ncu…

Published: 16 Dec 2025 at 19:59hrs | 772 | by Stephen Jakes

Son threatens to kill father

PLUMTREE - A 27‑year‑old man has appeared in court after allegedly threatening to kill his 72‑year‑old father with a knife.  Kudzai Trust Last Ndlovu was brought before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing charges of threa…

Published: 16 Dec 2025 at 19:56hrs | 714 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Teacher nabbed for assaulting Grade 2 pupil

PLUMTREE - A Masasane Primary School teacher, Tshidzani Sibanda, has been remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting a grade two pupil for failing to write homework.The 48‑year‑old teacher appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nem…

Published: 15 Dec 2025 at 21:22hrs | 798 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man arrested for destroying aircraft

PLUMTREE - A 27‑year‑old man has been arrested in Plumtree after allegedly stabbing the fenders of an aircraft ten times with a kitchen knife.The accused, Kwazinkosi Tshuma, appeared before Magistrate Joshua at Plumtree Magistrates' Court,…

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 12:32hrs | 470 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Geza: Chiwenga's VP Position at Mnangagwa's Discretion

HARARE – Outspoken war veteran and former ZANU PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza has cautioned Zimbabweans against assuming that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will automatically succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa, stressing …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 07:27hrs | 2901 | by Stephen Jakes

MRP blasts government over poor roads in Matabeleland

BULAWAYO – The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has launched a scathing attack on Government over the deteriorating state of roads in Matabeleland, accusing authorities of systematic neglect as rains worsen conditions.MRP President Mqondisi …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 07:23hrs | 462 | by Stephen Jakes

Police arrest two security guards over Inyathi mine shooting

NKAYI - Police in Nkayi have arrested two security guards in connection with a murder and attempted murder case that occurred on 30 November at Durable Gold (DGL5) Mine, Inyathi, Matabeleland North.The suspects, Mbekhezele Ngwabi (52) and …

Published: 01 Dec 2025 at 16:43hrs | 904 | by Stephen Jakes

Pirate taxi driver bashes municipal police officer

PLUMTREE – A municipal police officer was assaulted and had his uniform torn by a pirate taxi driver who resisted arrest in Plumtree Town, causing drama in the central business district.The driver, Tinashe Zhira (33), allegedly attacked of…

Published: 30 Nov 2025 at 08:55hrs | 1711 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Debt collector jailed for breaking into headmaster's office

PLUMTREE - A 20‑year‑old debt collector at Makhubu Primary School has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of theft by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware.The accused, Xolisani Mkize, was found guilty of breaking in…

Published: 29 Nov 2025 at 19:05hrs | 1126 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Illegal miner jailed 42 years for rape and robbery

BINDURA - A 24-year-old illegal miner from Gokwe, Chrispen Gundani, has been sentenced to 42 years in prison after being convicted of rape and robbery.  Regional magistrate Elisha Singano handed down the sentence, comprising 30 y…

Published: 26 Nov 2025 at 20:02hrs | 741 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Sex starved man in trouble

PLUMTREE - A 40-year-old Mpohoengs man, Christopher Mguni, has appeared in court facing charges of indecent assault after allegedly fondling his neighbour without her consent.  Mguni was remanded in custody to December 1 by magis…

Published: 26 Nov 2025 at 19:59hrs | 1381 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

PLUMTREE - A 75-year-old Johane Masowe congregant, Hammy Mhlanga, has appeared in court facing allegations of indecent assault after he allegedly fondled a minor's buttocks at church.The matter was heard at the Plumtree Magistrates Court, …

Published: 25 Nov 2025 at 22:28hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

In a dramatic and long-awaited turn of events, the Bulawayo High Court today handed the Khumalo family a powerful victory in their fight against what they have long described as a government-engineered anomaly in the Mabhikwa chieftainship…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 20:20hrs | 2222 | by Nkululeko Nkomo

Matobo RDC Seeks US$585K Loan for Lodge Construction, Tractor Loader and Vehicles

MATOBO - The Matobo Rural District Council (RDC) has applied to the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works for borrowing powers amounting to US$585,000 to fund key development projects.  According to a public notice issued…

Published: 24 Nov 2025 at 19:25hrs | 660 | by Stephen Jakes

ZANU-PF launches 2030 mobilisation rallies amid constitutional amendment plot

HARARE - ZANU-PF's Harare provincial chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa has confirmed that the party is rolling out mobilisation rallies to push for a constitut

Published: 10 Nov 2025 at 12:55hrs | 1595 | by Gideon Madzikatidze

Herdboy in court for assaulting 'disrespectful' colleague

PLUMTREE - A 34-year-old herdboy from Ngulube homestead has appeared in court after allegedly attacking his colleague with a sling and biting him during a dispu

Published: 10 Nov 2025 at 12:49hrs | 831 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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