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Harare City ex-worker in soup over stand deal
A FORMER Harare City Council (HCC) chief clerical officer appeared on Thursday before magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing a charge of abuse of office in a deal involving the purchase of a residential st...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:17hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
2 elite schools in soup for withholding exam results
TWO Zimbabwean elite schools - Lomagundi College in Chinhoyi and Gateway High School in Harare - have been taken to court for withholding students' results over outstanding fees.The two affect...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 17:16hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter
Minister Richard Moyo in hot soup over Sharona-gate land scandal
Shocking details have emerged regarding how land receipients at Sharona farm paid kick backs of upto $25 000 for land at the Sharona farm. The Minister of State for Matebeleland North, Richard Moyo,...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:23hrs | 1745 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Driver left for dead in pirate taxi turf wars
BEING all brawn with no brains has landed three muscle heads who beat up a Honda Fit driver for allegedly being off-route, in hot soup.Not taking time to consider that they were illegally hire...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:53hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes, breaks own grandmother's tooth
A daring nephew is in soup after he allegedly assaulted his grandmother for not greeting him.The matter came to at Plumtree magistrates courts today where Adam Sibanda (30) appeared before mag...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 13:58hrs | 635 | by Simbarashe Sithole
4 detectives in soup after suspect flees
FOUR police detectives stationed at Beitbridge face disciplinary action after a suspected vehicle smuggler from Malawi escaped under their noses. The District Criminal Investigations Officer for Gwand...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:34hrs | 1221 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree lesbian in soup
A 34-YEAR-OLD Plumtree woman is in trouble after she proposed love to a married woman in a bar before fondling her breasts.Sandra Moyo was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday....Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1723 | by Simbarashe Sithole
23 schools in hot soup
GOVERNMENT has charged more 23 schools countrywide for turning away learners for fees, demanding fees in United States dollars and conducting extra lessons, among others.The 23 schools were Pa...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:54hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Cop rapes Grade 7 pupil
A 32-YEAR-OLD police officer stationed at Mphoengs in Matabeleland South province is in soup after he allegedly raped a Grade 7 pupil.The matter came to light at Plumtree Magistrates Courts ye...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 09:51hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Cop rapes grade 7 girl in police camp
A 32-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer stationed at Mphoeng is in soup after he allegedly raped a grade seven pupil who knocked at his door ...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 08:39hrs | 1270 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man axes cheating wife
A jealous man from Figtree, Plumtree is in soup after he axed his wife whom he accused of cheating.Reason Moyo appeared before Plumtree...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 12:30hrs | 1806 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Swindlers cash in on UK's certificates of sponsorship
FOR close to two years, Maud Kwembeya (33) - of Zimunya in Mutare - has been harbouring thoughts of one day migrating to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of greener pastures.A vastly experien...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Soldier caught with 1kg of cannabis
Dzivarasekwa based soldier Peter Kamonera is in soup after he was found in possession of one kilogram of dagga.The 38-year old so...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 12:40hrs | 1695 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Messenger of Court in soup over graft
The corruption charges laid against the Kwekwe Messenger of Court (MOC) Energy Pedzera continue to worsen as more victims emerge....Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 09:50hrs | 248 | by Desmond Nleya
Hungry man (25) breaks into shop to steal snacks
A 25-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in soup after he broke into a shop to steal snacks and sugar worth $15.Knowledge Ndlovu appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware yesterday....Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 298 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex-soldier bashes cop, resists arrest
An ex-soldier Phakamani Moyo is in soup after he allegedly bashed a police officer and refused to be arrested over a girlfriend.The 30-...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 22:18hrs | 1627 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF's bhora musango proponent in hot soup
Zanu-PF has cracked the whip and summoned its disqualified and disgruntled aspiring candidate for Chipinge South - Mr Robert Nyemudzo - for a disciplinary hearing for allegedly orchestrating a bhora m...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 13:37hrs | 3830 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes stepfather
A 38-YEAR-OLD Plumtree is in soup after he assaulted his stepfather with a burning log after accusing him of not taking good care of his children.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrat...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 19:38hrs | 577 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pastor's maintenance drama plays out in court
A Bulawayo-based pastor who is also founder of Anchor of Christ International Ministries is in hot soup after he was dragged to court by his estranged wife over maintenance arrears.Pastor Deci...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:40hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere's lawyer in hot soup for scandalising the court
Savior Kasukuwere's lawyer Jaqueline Sande has been ordered by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) to retract and apologise for her comments made in connection to the matter of Kasukuwere and Loved...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 19:59hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes ex-wife over rent
A 31-YEAR-OLD Glendale man is in soup after he assaulted his ex-wife before destroying her door and windows over rent issues.Richard Ta...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 14:21hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Child's coffin exhumed from grave, corpse unaccounted for
A Chigodora family is in hot soup after it discreetly reburied its six-year-old child's empty coffin following the vandalisation of the grave, coffin and body.Three years down the line, the wh...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 12:45hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Father kills daughter (7) for soiling herself
A 29-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi man is in soup after he allegedly assaulted his daughter to death after she assaulted her for soiling herself.Tinashe John is assisting police with investigations followin...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 19:36hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Numbers don't lie, facts are stubborn mules
THINK of a bowl of soup; you don't have to take it all to feel the taste but just a spoonful, such is the case with opinion polls that have concluded that if elections are held today, President Mnanga...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 06:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Hungry thief steals maize
A 31-YEAR-OLD hungry Concession man is in soup after stealing six bags of shelled maize from Tracy Chimbudzi's farm.Shadreck Mashava pleaded guilty to the charge before Concession magistrate M...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 20:00hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fake gold dealer nabbed
A 30-YEAR-OLD Harare man is in soup after he allegedly sold 393 grams of Brass thereby defrauding gold dealers of their US$13K.Brandon Kachidza was dragged to Concession magistrates courts yes...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 14:20hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jail escapees in soup
Two Guruve prisoners who tried to escape after working at the prison farm are in soup after they were caught and charged for escaping lawful custody.Never Chirenje (42) and Sam Maiteni (34) we...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 15:11hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
Wife scalds hubby's girlfriend
A jealous Mudzi woman is in soup after she allegedly poured hot water on her husband's girlfriend thereby leaving her battling for her life at a local hospital.The matter came to light at Muto...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:34hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rtd Brig General's wife kills goat thief
Wife to retired Brigadier General Urayayi Morgan Munava, (Gloria) is in soup after she allegedly bashed a suspected goat thief to death....Published: 20 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Dembare, Chihoro found guilty in 'juju' incident
DYNAMOS and their team welfare manager Richard Chihoro are set to be fined by the Premier Soccer League after they were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute for the controversial half-time...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Drug dealer in soup
A 26-YEAR-OLD Centenary woman is in soup after she was allegedly found with twists of dagga stashed in her washing basket.Working on a tip off police pounced on Chipo Chiusalaka of Bardhood fa...Published: 03 May 2023 at 14:22hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man bashes wife over money
A 34-YEAR-OLD Concession man is in soup after he allegedly bashed his wife during a money dispute.Wellington Mupariwa pleaded not guilty to the charge before Concession magistrate Mr Joshua Ne...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 12:13hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man breaks company property to see ex-girlfriend
A 32-YEAR-OLD Glendale man is in soup after breaking Cottco Company's gate locks and gaining entry to see his ex-girlfriend.The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts today wher...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 23:51hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chief Makope steals 40 cattle
Chief Makope of Mazowe district in Mashonaland Central is facing arrest after he allegedly abused his office and stole 40 cattle from a Mvurwi farmer.Born Godwin Zambara, the 63-year-old chief...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:44hrs | 64 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chinotimba says war veterans are not yet liberated
Outgoing Zanu-PF Buhera South MP, Joseph Chinotimba said war veterans needed to be liberated through a proportional representation in parliament.This comes after most war veterans lost their p...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Priest in soup over missing hospital funds
A MASVINGO Catholic priest has been accused of diverting funds from the church and Matibi Mission Hospital for personal use.Health workers at the Catholic-run Matibi Mission Hospital claimed t...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fake landladies in soup for fraud
Two women Matilda Mavhangira (33) and Linnet Manomano (30) were arrested on Friday for masquerading as landladies and duping a home seeker of his money.The duo allegedly lured Timothy Dukuni f...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:42hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Potato thieves in soup
Two Glendale men who allegedly stole potatoes from a local farmer are in trouble.Alexio Madzvimbo (30) and Innocent Ngirazi were remanded in custody by Concession magistrate Joshua Nembaware o...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 20:02hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gold dealer bashed to death
Two illegal gold miners are in soup after they allegedly bashed an unknown gold dealer to death in Mazowe.Partson Mushokoli (29) and Sa...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 07:10hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop sells weed to schoolboy
A Chiweshe based cop who sold cannabis to a school boy together with her two investigating officers are in soup after they were dragged to Concession magi...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 19:58hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Lukashenko's eagerness for Mnangagwa to win elections casts serious doubts over credibility of deals signed!
Normally, when a national leader visits another country, he is expected - on account of common decency, respect and statesmanship - to keep clear of his hosts' domestic politics. It would have...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 12:13hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man killed over opaque beer
Three Mudzi men are in soup after allegedly killing their colleague over a Super Chibuku bottle.The matter came to light at Mutok...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 08:23hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mutoko
Four in soup for masquerading as detectives
Four suspects were arrested yesterday for impersonating CID Drugs and Narcotics detectives. Liberty Chigwida(74), Nyaradzai Chikoore(37), Fungai Matinenga (32) and Savious Mbewe (46) are the four in c...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 08:43hrs | 9 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Man attempts to kill seven people
A Mutoko man is in soup after he attempted to burn seven people alive by setting their house on fire on New Year's Eve over a debt.Dzidzai Korera (29) appeared before Mutoko magistrate Elijah ...Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 08:44hrs | 16 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Malema in soup for fighting Ramaphosa
South African opposition party Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Sello Malema has come under fire on social media after he said President ...Published: 22 Dec 2022 at 08:25hrs | 21 | by Simbarashe Sithole
New York City Mayor showers praise on Prophet Edd Branson
The Mayor of New York City Eric Adams has awarded Harare based businessman and preacher Prophet Edd Branson for his work and efforts to improve the lives of people across the globe. ...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 17:23hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
This & that with Mal'phosa: Woman-made Disaster!
There has never been so much hype and hysteria around the prevalence of gender based violence, ninety percent of which, we are told, is committed by men. Like HIV, it has been called a pandemic, and l...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 22:01hrs | 18 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Uncle caught pants down raping mentally ill nephew
A 34-YEAR-OLD Guruve man is in hot soup after he was allegedly caught raping his 27-year-old nephew.The uncle (name withhold) was caught pants down in a bathroom raping the victim by the victi...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 12:43hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC MPs defy Chamisa on US$40,000 'loot'
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday blasted legislators from his party for accepting a US$40 000 loan facilities from Parliament.Government has offer...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 05:02hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ivory lands cop in trouble
A 38-YEAR-OLD Chinhoyi based cop is in soup after she was found in possession of five kilograms of ivory.Gilda Chaziva was arrested in ...Published: 06 Nov 2022 at 11:55hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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