Columnist / Mpumelelo nyoni
Of protests, puppets and parochialism
NEO-COLONIALISM has and continues to be a stealthy yet salient cancer on the African and in particular, the Zimbabwean political landscape. The West's mantra of the ineptitude of African governments a...Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Granny busts pupils' night of sex
A GROUP of Form Three pupils at the Seventh-day Adventist run Maranatha High School in Bulawayo's Nketa suburb were recently caught at a 'night of sex' amid revelations that one of the pupils is pre...Published: 01 Dec 2014 at 10:51hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Suspect severely assaulted allegedly while in police custody
A WAR veteran from Kezi was severely assaulted allegedly while in police custody after villagers accused him of axing to death his elderly mother before burying her body at his homestead, 'The Chr...Published: 15 Nov 2014 at 05:43hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Goblins terrorise villagers
GOBLINS have allegedly been terrorising villagers in Dromoland, Village 8 in Inyathi, where they are alleged to make thunder-like noises at their homesteads at night.The goblins are also alleg...Published: 13 Nov 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Three burnt beyond recognition in road accident
THREE people were burnt beyond recognition and three others escaped with minor injuries when a Mercedes Benz they were travelling in hit a donkey and rammed into a haulage truck before catching fi...Published: 08 Nov 2014 at 08:44hrs | | by Loveness Bepete and Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man runs up $20,000 maintenance arrears
A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court accused of accruing US$20,000 in maintenance arrears. Dean Anthony Thedvall, an employee at Drummond, a poultry company in Bulawayo, and Tammy Rose Thedval...Published: 18 Oct 2014 at 07:25hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Spiritual 'husband' sleeps with man's wife
A 28-YEAR-OLD man yesterday told a Bulawayo magistrate that his marriage was on the verge of collapse as a "spiritual husband" has been sleeping with his wife for the past four years. Mkhululi...Published: 11 Oct 2014 at 08:04hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Pupil falls to death on exam eve
BULAWAYO - A-12 year-old Pumula South boy died at Mpilo Central Hospital yesterday on the eve of his first public examinations after he fell and hit his head on concrete steps.Tafara Zvimbvatu...Published: 07 Oct 2014 at 07:19hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Bosso star arrested for assaulting ex-lover
Highlanders bad boy Mthulisi Maphosa was yesterday arrested for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend when he saw her with her new boyfriend in Mpopoma. A source close to investigations told ...Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 09:33hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
2 killed, 74 injured in bus accident
TWO people died on the spot while 74 were seriously injured when a bus they were traveling in veered off the road and overturned, landing on its roof in Nkayi on Thursday.Police sources s...Published: 04 Oct 2014 at 09:02hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Mistress bashes married man
A MARRIED man from Mzilikazi suburb in Bulawayo dragged his estranged mistress to court seeking protection order after she physically abused her claiming she was pushed by love to assault him....Published: 04 Oct 2014 at 08:16hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Bloody brawl over a prostitute
A BAR room brawl over a prostitute between a former police officer and a patron turned bloody after the two men cut each other up with broken bottles.The ex-cop, Chrispen Jarada, 31, could not...Published: 27 Sep 2014 at 14:33hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
TB Joshua Church collapse, third Zimbabwean confirmed dead
A 37-YEAR-OLD woman has become the third Zimbabwean to be confirmed dead after a guesthouse owned by the controversial Nigerian evangelist, TB Joshua, collapsed on September 12.Deceased Jane ...Published: 27 Sep 2014 at 09:26hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni/Ngqabutho Moyo
Byo woman named in TB Joshua church collapse
A DESPERATE Bulawayo woman who paid thousands of dollars to visit Nigeria seeking divine intervention for her hospitalised daughter will return home in a body bag – one of at least 115 people no...Published: 24 Sep 2014 at 05:13hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Nust suicide attempt: Man taken back home
19-YEAR-OLD Gabriel Rupapa, who tried to hang himself near the National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo on Wednesday, was on Thursday taken back home by his father.He is beli...Published: 20 Sep 2014 at 12:10hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
'Sex sanctions' over adultery lawsuit
A MAN has decided to deprive his wife of sex after he was ordered to pay her $3,000 in damages after cheating on her.Sithembiso Sibanda, a teacher at Dakamela Secondary School in Nkayi, was s...Published: 20 Sep 2014 at 12:01hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man tries to hang himself, passersby cut the rope
A MAN was rushed to a Bulawayo hospital yesterday barely clinging to his life after trying to hang himself near the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) along Gwanda Road.Th...Published: 18 Sep 2014 at 11:20hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Traumatised passengers beat up 'speeding' bus driver
THREE people died on the spot in two separate road traffic accidents in Nkayi and Bulawayo over the weekend. In Nkayi, a Samaboys bus on its way to Gokwe veered off the road, rolled once and lande...Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 07:13hrs | | by Chitumba/Mpumelelo Nyoni
Three die in road accidents
THREE people died on the spot in two separate road traffic accidents in Nkayi and Bulawayo over the weekend. In Nkayi, a Samaboys bus on its way to Gokwe veered off the road, rolled once a...Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 04:55hrs | | by Patrick Chitumba | Mpumelelo Nyoni
Cop 'beats up' cop
A POLICE officer who appeared at the Maintenance Court yesterday is expected to appear at the Magistrates Court tomorrow for assaulting a fellow policeman whose wife sought refuge at his house followi...Published: 04 Sep 2014 at 07:12hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Jilted man demands $3,000 for failed love
A jilted man allegedly demanded $3,000 as compensation for a failed relationship, claiming his ex-girlfriend used him for the past seven years, a court heard.Billy Sibanda, 38, appeared in co...Published: 29 Aug 2014 at 08:56hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Family demands $10,000 as witchcraft compensation
A family from Pelandaba suburb in Bulawayo allegedly demanded $10,000 from their landlady as compensation after accusing her of bewitching their ailing daughter. Jabulani Ndlovu, 37, Similo Nd...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 08:09hrs | 6 | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Car 'thief' crashes, dies
AN UNLICENSED driver crashed a stolen taxi into a tree and died after allegedly disappearing with the vehicle during a wedding after-party. The tragic accident that killed Peter Mutungwazi, 34...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 08:03hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni and Simbarashe Mutizwa
Man kidnaps, rapes girlfriend, 14
A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Pumula South in Bulawayo allegedly kidnapped and then raped his 14-year-old girlfriend after spending a night with her.Thembelani Hlongwane yesterday appeared before Wes...Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 07:45hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Hit and run kombi driver arrested
A 27-YEAR-OLD commuter omnibus driver from Pumula North in Bulawayo who allegedly hit and killed a pedestrian while speeding has been arrested.Blessed Mathe appeared before magistrate Temba Ch...Published: 19 Aug 2014 at 08:14hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Montgomery mum (23) up for culpable homicide
A BULAWAYO woman whose two children were burnt to death last month appeared in court last week for negligently causing their death after she allegedly lit a candle and left them unattended while she ...Published: 18 Aug 2014 at 04:37hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
6 men, 3 women up for Bosso fan murder
SIX men and three women appeared in court yesterday facing murder charges for the alleged killing of a Highlanders fan who is said to have smashed a rear window of a vehicle they were travelling i...Published: 15 Aug 2014 at 06:23hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Woman 'begs church-mate rapist to use condom'
A MARRIED Bulawayo woman who was allegedly raped by a church-mate told the court that the rapist used a condom after she had pleaded with him to use protection as she feared contracting HIV.Te...Published: 15 Aug 2014 at 06:22hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Bosso murdered fan, suspects to appear in court
SIX people will appear before Bulawayo magistrates today charged with murder over the death of a Highlanders Football Club fan last Saturday following a league match with champions, Dynamos.Th...Published: 14 Aug 2014 at 06:30hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili and Mpumelelo Nyoni
$1,200 maintenance arrears, soldier gets prison sentence
A soldier with the Zimbabwe National Army has been sentenced to three months in prison after accruing $1,200 in maintenance arrears over a two-year period.Mqabuko Moyo, who was facing charges...Published: 13 Aug 2014 at 07:13hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Lupane State University vice-chancellor Bhala dies
THE acting Vice-Chancellor of Lupane State University Dr Mclean Mackson Bhala has died. He was 60. Dr Bhala died on Monday night at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo where he had been rushed for a medica...Published: 13 Aug 2014 at 07:55hrs | 4 | by Nqobile Tshili and Mpumelelo Nyoni
Woman claims maintenance from a 'stranger'
A BULAWAYO magistrate says people should spend some time in courtship before jumping into marriage as this will help reduce the number of maintenance cases.Magistrate Vivian Ndlovu said this w...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 09:32hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Fatal whisky brawl, men charged
TWO Bulawayo men allegedly fatally assaulted their friend following a misunderstanding that arose while they were under the influence of alcohol.Tendai Mpagamuri, 21, and Mbusi Dakamela, 19, o...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man snatches son's girlfriend, impregnates her
A 56-YEAR-OLD mechanic from Bulawayo's Njube suburb allegedly masqueraded as a businessman and snatched his son's 21-year-old girlfriend before impregnating her a year ago.This was revealed ye...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 05:59hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Woman ordered to make fresh maintenance application
A BULAWAYO woman was yesterday ordered to lodge a fresh maintenance application after she failed to provide the exact salary that her estranged husband earns.Vaidah Tswande had dragged to the ...Published: 06 Aug 2014 at 08:10hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Used condoms fight, man sets daughters on fire
TWO minors were badly burnt and hospitalised after their father allegedly locked them in a hut and set it ablaze following a dispute with his wife over used condoms.The two girls aged seven an...Published: 30 Jul 2014 at 07:11hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
College banned from awarding degrees
THE Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has banned the International Institute of Philanthropy (IIP) from awarding degrees to anyone after it emerged that the institution is not registered....Published: 28 Jul 2014 at 08:16hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Prostitute robs flashy client
A 23-YEAR-OLD prostitute yesterday told a Bulawayo magistrate how she, along with five male conspirators, robbed her client before leaving him half-undressed.Thubelihle Ncube, Mthokozisi Ncube...Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 07:50hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
'Sangoma advised me to smoke dagga,' says HIV+ man
AN HIV-positive man who was found with dagga with a street value of $304 has told a Bulawayo magistrate that a sangoma advised him to smoke the herb to cure himself from the virus.Bigboy Ndlo...Published: 23 Jul 2014 at 06:25hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man collapses after theft
A 70-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb yesterday said he collapsed after discovering that his nephew had broken into his bedroom before disappearing with $2,000.Mazwine Gumbo, ...Published: 22 Jul 2014 at 08:26hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Mnangagwa issues Zanu-PF chairman a 7-day ultimatum
JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa's wife, Auxilia and four of her colleagues have issued a seven-day ultimatum to Zanu-PF Midlands provincial chairman Jason Machaya ...Published: 05 Jul 2014 at 15:53hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Businessman's wife, mistress battle over court order
PROMINENT Bulawayo businessman, Alison De Souza's wife Beverly yesterday dragged De Souza's mistress to court for allegedly violating a peace order barring her from communicating with him.The ...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 08:00hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
'I'm tired of being a small house'
A BULAWAYO woman has told a maintenance court that she was tired of being a "small house".Sibonginkosi Dube dragged Dennis Lingola, 53, to court seeking $362 for the upkeep of their three mino...Published: 03 Jul 2014 at 07:59hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Woman under 'sex sanctions'
A BULAWAYO woman yesterday told a magistrate that she has been living under her husband's "sex sanctions" for the past three years and said his extra marital affair had destroyed their marriage....Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 06:27hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Maintenance cheat cornered
IN a desperate attempt to avoid paying maintenance, a Bulawayo man yesterday claimed he survived on handouts from well-wishers.Leonard Dube, 69, was dragged to court by his estranged lover, So...Published: 25 Jun 2014 at 11:19hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Child looks nothing like me, man disowns 'son'
A MARRIED father of two yesterday disowned his nine-month old son saying his estranged lover fell pregnant while in Botswana where she had gone shopping.Angela Musunganyoka dragged Lizule Moyo...Published: 24 Jun 2014 at 06:43hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man offers $5 maintenance
A BULAWAYO man stunned the court yesterday when he offered to pay $5 per month as maintenance for his three-year-old daughter.Sabelo Nkomo from Gwabalanda suburb was dragged to court by his e...Published: 24 Jun 2014 at 06:20hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man gets death threats from rival suitor, doubts paternity of child
A MAN from Bulawayo's Northend suburb told a magistrate that he doubted he was the father of his eight month old child after receiving death threats from a rival suitor. Farayi Mwandura was d...Published: 19 Jun 2014 at 06:31hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Bosso midfielder earns $500, to pay $120 monthly child support
HIGHLANDERS and national team midfielder Peter "Rio" Moyo has been ordered to pay $120 monthly in child support for his 10-month-old baby.The footballer's former lover, Gracious Sibanda, w...Published: 18 Jun 2014 at 06:20hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
Man pleads with estranged wife to return home
A BULAWAYO man yesterday pleaded with his estranged wife to return home after she fled to live with another man when he was working in South Africa. John Ncube revealed in the maintenance cour...Published: 17 Jun 2014 at 07:43hrs | | by Mpumelelo Nyoni
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