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Armed robber kills police dog
Police in Beitbridge arrested an armed robber who fatally shot a police dog yesterday.Sources close to investigations said the police dog was ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 2059 | by Simbarashe Sithole
John Landa Nkomo Memorial Trust donates mealie meal to San community
The John Landa Nkomo Memorial Trust on Sunday donated mealie meal to the San community in Tsholotsho with 16.5 tonnes being distributed to 750 househo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 17:19hrs | 351 | by Staff Reporter
Magistrate releases drug lord under suspicious circumstances
Plumtree residents are not happy with the conduct of magistrate Lungile Ncube who ordered a Drug Lord Sam Junior Mhako to perform community service at...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 11:18hrs | 1409 | by Staff Reporter
Man falsely accuses women of stealing his money …as women claim he attempted to force them into sex
Three women from Makokoba, Bulawayo, appeared in court facing charges of stealing from a man who had given them a lift.Janet Khulumalo (25), S...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:39hrs | 1090 | by Stephen Jakes
Man murdered, suspects on the run
Police in Matabeleland South are investigating two men in connection with a murder that took place in Gwanda.Matabeleland South police spokesp...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:35hrs | 705 | by Stephen Jakes
Man fined for threatening fellow villager
A 34-year-old man from Gamba Village in Hwange was slapped with a fine of US$150 after threatening to murder a fellow villager.Irvine Shoko ap...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:33hrs | 212 | by Stephen Jakes
Man in trouble for stealing four donkeys
A 40-year-old man from Madlambudzi village in Plumtree has appeared in court for the theft of donkeys.Plumtree Magistrate Joshua Nembaware rem...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:29hrs | 238 | by Stephen Jakes
'I've no plan, I'm now poor,' says ZANU-PF Councillor
Jostinah Ndondo, a ZANU-PF councillor for ward 18 in Insiza has failed to comprehend losing over one hundred and fifty-four cattle this year, describi...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1338 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Traditional healer kidnaps minor
A self-proclaimed traditional healer in Plumtree Sikhathele Dube (51) is in trouble after she allegedly ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 16:27hrs | 870 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Beitbridge man gets six months jail term for poaching
A 23-year-old man from Ndambe Village, Beitbridge has been slapped with a six-month jail term after he was caught hunting in the park.Emmanuel...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:37hrs | 459 | by Stephen Jakes
Man bashed over gambling
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Mphoengs in Matebeleland South was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday after he assaulted his neighbour over a gam...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:59hrs | 709 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mast*rbation lands teacher in trouble
A 55-YEAR-OLD primary school teacher in Plumtree is in deep trouble after he indecently insulted a grade seven pupil in a storeroom.Allen Sibo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:01hrs | 2352 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mthuli Ncube gets community service at President's Office
Failure to control temper by Mthuli Ncube landed him in deep trouble after he assaulted his brother's wife.The matter came to light at Plumtre...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:17hrs | 4994 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager rapes 85-year-old granny
Villagers in Madlambuzi pounced heavily on a 19-year-old boy who raped an 85-year-old grandmother during the night.Lebuhang Sibanda was arrest...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1323 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vendor arrested for killing neighbour's donkey for eating his biscuits
A 36-YEAR-OLD Plumtree vendor who allegedly killed his neighbour's donkey after it ate his vegetables, biscuits and jiggies has been arrested....Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 876 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed for breaking neighbour's rib over cellphone
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man has been jailed after he broke his neighbour's left ribs on cell phone theft allegations.Evans Moyo was sentenced t...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:13hrs | 334 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man sent to prison over dead bull
Figtree-based First Sibanda is in trouble after he was found cooking beef from a dead bull.The 33-year-old man is facing a stock theft charge ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 1047 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man breaks in deputy head's office loots office equipment
Ndlowane primary school deputy headmaster's office equipment was allegedly looted by Allen Mpetho recent...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 23:22hrs | 591 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Herdboy tears, assaults maid for refusing sex
A 44-YEAR-OLD Plumtree herdboy was convicted by a Plumtree magistrate on Thursday for tearing the maid's blouse before assaulting her in a sex dispute...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 15:47hrs | 1439 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Former MDC A legislator sets dogs on a neighbor's cow
Former MDC Alliance law maker Moses Mzila Ndlovu was today dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts after ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 593 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Suspected Stocktheives apply to be acquitted
Three suspected cattle thieves who allegedly stole 18 cattle from grazing lands in Plumtree today indicated that they want to apply for discharge at t...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:08hrs | 407 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Drunken rage turns deadly: Plumtree man kills neighbor's boyfriend with golf club
A Plumtree man found himself in serious trouble after consuming too many beers, leading to a fatal altercation in which he struck his neighbor's boyfr...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:24hrs | 1262 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chief's messenger bashed serving a summon
A daring Plumtree man was sent to prison for assaulting the chief's messenger with a wooden log after being served with a summons.Smile Ndlovu...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 17:24hrs | 31 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mzansi Express Outreach Programme donates essential goods to Gwanda community
The Mayor of Gwanda, Honourable Thulani Moyo, recently was on hand to receive much-needed blankets and office equipment from Mzansi Express. He also t...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 47 | by Ndou Paul
Senior citizen defrauds pensions office
A 63-YEAR-OLD Plumtree who defrauded the pensions office over US$2000 was convicted on Tuesday at Plumtree magistrates courts.Tshiyiwe Ndlovu ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:09hrs | 27 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kombi driver kills girlfriend
Failure to control his temper has landed a Plumtree-based Kombi driver in trouble after he assaulted his girlfriend to death during a domestic dispute...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:07hrs | 59 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop basher jailed
A man from Mphoengs, Matebeleland South province who severely assaulted a police officer after arresting...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 17:27hrs | 22 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Headmaster steals school funds
Samathonga Primary school headmaster in Matebeleland South province, Marko Marko Dube (60) was dragged t...Published: 29 Jun 2024 at 11:07hrs | 79 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Unrepentant stock thief jailed
An unrepentant stock thief who stole a cattle while he was on community service after stealing a goat ha...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:49hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Traditional healer axes friend to death
In a shocking incident a traditional healer allegedly axed his friend to death in the bushy area of Fig ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:47hrs | 46 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Stock theft prisoner escapes
POLICE in Mashonaland Central are hunting for Aaron Zongororo (25) of Desmond farm, Matepatepa in Bindur...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:43hrs | 155 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager caught wearing stolen clothes
There was drama at Guqukani village in Mphoeng where an 18-year-old girl was caught wearing stolen cloth...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:40hrs | 28 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Axe-wielding man jailed
A Plumtree man was convicted yesterday for axing his friend over a money dispute.Everton Tshuma was sentenced to two years behind bars by Plum...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 19:58hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Duo attempts to kill a villager over girlfriend
Two Plumtree men are in soup after they attempted to kill a fellow villager in a girlfriend dispute.Kudakwashe Dube (25) and Bonkinkosi Moyo (...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 19:57hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man rapes wife at midnight
A 57-YEAR -OLD Plumtree man was dragged to the regional courts after he allegedly raped his own wife during midnight when she was sick Th...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 15:32hrs | 38 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jealousy man bashes ex-wife
A 34-YEAR-OLD jealous man is in trouble after he assaulted his ex-wife with a metal bicycle pump in a jealous affair.Mukolobetsi Phuti was dra...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 09:44hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Matobo miner arrested for prospecting minerals without license
There is no joy for a Matobo man who was arrested for prospecting special minerals without proper docume...Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 06:56hrs | 22 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Stock theft suspects take magistrate to High Court
Three stock theft suspects Shelton Dube (21), ...Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 06:51hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hungry man steals bags of maize
A hungry man from Plumtree is in soup after he allegedly stole two bags of maize from his neighbour.Makarena Moyo was dragged to Plumtree magi...Published: 26 May 2024 at 11:46hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Drug dealer jailed
LUCK ran out of a Plumtree-based drug dealer who was found in possession of 480 grams of dagga at a local nightclub.Leeroy Johns was dragged t...Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:40hrs | 20 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Magistrate refuses to recuse himself
No joy for three suspected cattle thieves who applied for the recusal of a Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware after they were denied bail.Sh...Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:38hrs | 37 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals battery from Botswana
A 44-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean man is in soup after an alleged stolen lithium battery sold him out.Ozious Dube was dragged to Plumtree magistrates c...Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:35hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed for assaulting niece
A 35-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man was convicted for assaulting his niece over cattle misunderstanding.Bongani Ncube was sentenced to 18 months in jai...Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:33hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police Recover Stolen Vehicle During Easter Holiday Operation in Kamativi
In Matabeleland North Province, police successfully recovered a stolen Honda Fit vehicle during an Easte...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 09:28hrs | 9 | by Peter Matuka
Donkeys thieves nabbed
Two Plumtree men who allegedly stole eight donkeys from the grazing land have been arrested.Akim Moyo (36) and Dumisani Ngwenya(46) appeared b...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 12:45hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Goat thief caught carrying buckets full of meat
A suspected goat thief was arraigned before Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday after he was caught with buckets full of stolen meat.Mduduzi...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 20:43hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man loses testicle in a brutal attack
A Plumtree based man was given a permanent injury after he was severely assaulted by three people who da...Published: 29 Mar 2024 at 22:46hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sex starved man breaks into neighbour's bedroom
There was drama at Kunaka village in Bindura where a sex-starved man broke into his neighbour's bedroom before begging for sex.The matter came...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 10:49hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hubby attacks wife with an axe handle over shoe laces
Failure to control temper landed a Plumtree man in the hands of the police after he attacked his wife with an axe handle over shoe laces.Cultu...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 10:47hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fisherman flees naked
There was drama at Mzansi farm, Figtree where a fisherman fled naked after casting his nets in a prohibited dam.Fearing to be prosecuted the f...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 10:43hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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