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Gossiper bashed to death
A Bindura woman Joice Chikomo (38) was severely bashed by her neighbour and died days later after the assault.The now deceased Ch...Published: 3 hrs ago | 149 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man nearly loses testicles on drinking spree
A Plumtree man nearly lost his testicles while on a drinking spree after being stabbed by fellow imbibers at a local bottlestore in Madabe village.Bethwell Ngwenya of Tshitshi village in Madab...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 18:22hrs | 1246 | by Desmond Nleya / Simbarashe Sithole
'Prostitute' cop bashed
A Bulawayo-based female police officer Loca Nyoni (37) dragged her husband's lover to court after she assaulted her while labelling her as a prostitute....Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 12:47hrs | 3084 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals cash from hair saloon
A Plumtree man was on Monday arraigned before Plumtree magistrate's court Mr Joshua Nembaware facing charges of stealing money from a local hair saloon.Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu (20), of Dingimuzi...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 18:34hrs | 398 | by Desmond Nleya/ Simbarashe Sithole
War Veteran humiliated by CCC activist at bar
Plumtree-based war Veteran James Ndebele was allegedly humiliated by a Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) during a drinking spree at a local bar in Plumtree.The matter came to light at Plumtre...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 18:32hrs | 1467 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Girl (10) screams for help after rape attempt
Residents of Highfield, Lusaka suburb were shell-shocked to see a dagga seller in the room of a 10-year-old neighbour in an attempt to rape around 2am on Friday when she was coming from the toilet aft...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 14:08hrs | 756 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Somandla Ndebele pulls a knife over donkeys
Plumtree based Somandla Ndebele is in trouble after he assaulted a 17-year-old boy over the donkeys dispute.The matter came to light at...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 19:55hrs | 1493 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sex-starved man strikes ex-girlfriend with brick
Failure to control temper and sexual feelings has landed a Plumtree man in trouble after he was arrested for physical abuse.Norah Ncube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 10:43hrs | 2618 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Senior citizen commits suicide over funeral policy debt
A 65-YEAR-OLD Guruve man committed suicide after feeling let down by a funeral policy.Habback Chipuriro committed suicide by poisoning recently.Sources familiar with the incident told ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 13:12hrs | 755 | by Simbarashe Sithole
GMAZ begins processes to import maize
Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe has begun processes to import maize both from the Southern African region and Black seas.In a sta...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:31hrs | 593 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Woman bashed for not answering calls from boyfriend
Not picking up calls from a boyfriend landed a woman in trouble as the latter could not stomach the idea of being ignored by his lover.Iwish Dube from Plumtree under Chief Madlambudzi&nb...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 17:40hrs | 708 | by Desmond Nleya/Simbarashe Sithole
Men fight over cellphone number
Two men from Plumtree in Mphoengs faced the full wrath of law after they fought over a "cellphone number".The state, at Plumtree magistrate's court on Monday charged Thandazani Ncube (21) and ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 17:36hrs | 472 | by Desmond Nleya/Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager kills man over girlfriend
A party in Plumtree ended tragic after a jealous 18-year-old man stabbed another man to death in a girlfriend dispute.Nature Ngwenya ap...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 05:37hrs | 917 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC official steals ZANU PF cell registers
Plumtree based Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) official Solani Moyo has been dragged to court facing theft of ZANU PF registers on election day.Moyo appeared before Plumtree magistrate Afar...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 13:53hrs | 1369 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZLWVA congratulates Mnangagwa
The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association (ZLWVA) has congratulated ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa for winning the 2023 harmonized elections.In a statement ZLWA said we join the natio...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 20:54hrs | 464 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man (20) kills father, burns the corpse
POLICE in Mashonaland Central have arrested a 20-year-old Mvurwi man who allegedly killed his father in cold blood and burnt him beyond recognition.Mind Chinyemba of plot number 6 Omeath Farm ...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 14:12hrs | 1126 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Businessman (54) caught pants down with teenager bashed
A 54-YEAR-OLD Glendale businessman is battling for life at Concession hospital after he was severely bashed by three men who caught him having sex with on...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 08:26hrs | 2578 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Goat thief killer on the run
A suspected goat thief was allegedly bashed to death by a mob of 15 people in Plumtree.Fourteen of the suspected murderers were arrested while one of the suspect Thulani Ncube defaulted court ...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 13:17hrs | 678 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe to mainstream and monitor biodiversity
Zimbabwe is set to mainstream and monitor biodiversity in an effort to realise the value and contribution of nature into development, African Wildlife Foundation's Country Director, Ms Olivia Mufute h...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 13:15hrs | 362 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Gideon Madzikatidze
Cop tips notorious criminal to flee
Plumtree based cop Kudzai Hativagone is in trouble after allegedly telling an armed robber and attempted murder suspect to flee as police is looking for him.The matter came to light at Plumtre...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:04hrs | 3090 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Nurse bashed over phone call
A 31-YEAR-OLD Plumtree nurse has been assaulted by her boyfriend after she received a call at night from a male friend.The nurse Thabang Sonya Malemane has dragged her boyfriend Wayne Noble to...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 13:37hrs | 1741 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills friend for impregnating his wife
A 42-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is assisting police with investigations after he allegedly stabbed his friend to death in a woman dispute.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts yes...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 13:25hrs | 2718 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Dynamos gets balls from Pakistan
Harare giants Dynamos Football Club has received more than 100 balls from Pakistan ambassador Musad Baseer this morning at the giant National sports stadium.His Excellency Baseer said he is a ...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 19:42hrs | 651 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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 | 576 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager kills friend over music argument
A 19-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he fatally stabbed his friend during a music argument.The matter came to light on Friday at Plumtree Magistrates Courts where Mayenziwe Sibanda a...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 11:25hrs | 960 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man bashed after snatching friend's wife
A Plumtree man is regretting introducing his friend to his wife after the friend snatched his wife.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where Trust Ndlovu (40) was...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 11:15hrs | 1563 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimdance Hall chanter Ding Champions drug fight
Mvurwi-based Zimdance Hall chanter Brianmore Ding Chipara is taking a leading role in the fight against drugs through music in Mashonaland Central province.Ding became more popular after featu...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:19hrs | 193 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex Minister's widow appeals against stock theft conviction
Former Finance Minister Christopher Kuruneri's widow Paidamoyo is appealing against a stock theft conviction she got from Concession magistrates courts last month.Kuruneri was slapped with a U...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 13:04hrs | 895 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC councillors call Mvurwi Town Council to order
Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors elect for Mvurwi Ward Six Tonderai Samhu and Ward One Elisha Benjamin have called Mvurwi town council to order following the delay in refuse collection....Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 20:14hrs | 381 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Armed robbers rob 13k at abattoir
Ten armed robbers allegedly pounced on Zinyama abattoir in Chiweshe and robbed eight farmers and two guards of their mobile phones and money on Thursday.Mashonaland Central deputy police spoke...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 15:42hrs | 388 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sex-starved man breaks into schoolyard to see girlfriend
A 30-year-old sex-starved Plumtree man was sent to jail for breaking into a school in a bid to see his girlfriend.Kudakwashe Munatsi was sentenced to 2 years in jail by Plumtree magistrate Jos...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:53hrs | 1109 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Army boss kills maize thief
Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier General Hebert Chingono has been implicated in the murder of a maize thief.The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts yesterday where Chingono t...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:51hrs | 1302 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rogue cop jailed
A Bindura-based police who squandered a US$40 fine that had been paid by a suspect, who was facing charges of sleeping with a minor was sent to jail yesterday at Bindura magistrates courts.Ben...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 08:29hrs | 924 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Girlfriend stabs lover in jealous affair
A Madziwa woman is assisting police with investigations after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with a broken beer bottle in a jealous affair.Selina Mandaza is facing an attempted murder cha...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:29hrs | 262 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'EU observers came to punish Mnangagwa,' says ZANU PF Canada
ZANU PF chairperson in Canada Regis Vusango has said that European Union observers came to punish his party President Emmerson Mnangagwa instead of observing elections.Speaking to Bulawayo24.c...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 22:20hrs | 1175 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Archbishop Ndanga endorses elections
President of the African Christian Council International (ACCI), Archbishop Johannes Ndanga has endorsed the just ended Presidential elections saying allegations of rigging by Advocate Nelson Chamisa,...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 21:32hrs | 654 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Council for Churches in Africa congratulates ED
The Council for Churches in Africa (CCA) has congratulated the President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa who was declared the winner of the August 23-24 presidential election by the Zimbabwe Electoral ...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 16:30hrs | 563 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC councillors humiliate ZANU PF
Five Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors in Mvurwi town humiliated ZANU PF councillors candidates in the just-ended elections.Mvurwi town has six wards and ZANU PF managed to secure...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 14:18hrs | 2623 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mechanic overturns in client's car
A Mvurwi-based mechanic allegedly overturned with a client's car at Guruve bus stop in Mvurwi while on a drive test on Sunday.According to police a Honda Fit overturned and no injuries were re...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 14:13hrs | 1357 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Father-in-law cheats death over debt
Failure to control temper turned dangerous for a Plumtree man who went haywire with a kitchen knife and a scotch cart rim at a local house demanding his debt.The matter came to light at Plumtr...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 19:32hrs | 308 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Senior citizen stabs wife for prioritizing voting
A 74-YEAR-OLD man is in trouble after he violated his wife's right to vote by stabbing her with a kitchen knife for voting while leaving house hold chores...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 16:54hrs | 1822 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Passion Java ready to 'commit suicide'
Passion Java, a self-proclaimed prophet and close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has threatened to commit suicide if Mnangagwa loses tomorrow's Presidential election. Java wrote on ...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 19:21hrs | 83 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Angry ex-husband demands sex at knifepoint
A 33-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he chased after his estranged wife with a kitchen knife in demand of sex.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where ...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 18:27hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Musarara rounds up ZANU-PF campaigns
Mazowe District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara yesterday rounded up his party campaigns in style at his rural home Chiweshe.Selling Mazowe Central Member of Parliam...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 14:33hrs | 92 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex-convict bashes cheating wife goes back to prison
It never rains but pours for a Plumtree man who allegedly bashed his wife with an axe handle after accusing her of cheating on him when he was in prison three years ago.The matter came to ligh...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 19:58hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
MDC-T's Mukunguma a better candidate
Residents of Highfield constituency have said House of Assembly candidate for MDC T Luckson Mukunguma is a better candidate than his rivals because he has...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 12:57hrs | 31 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop squanders $40 fine
Bindura-based police officer Benson Justine (32) is in trouble after he allegedly fined $40 to a suspect who had slept with a minor and squandered the alleged fine.The matter came to light at ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:25hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tobacco thief nabbed
A Centenary-based suspected tobacco thief has finally been arrested after he was caught loading stolen tobacco bales offloaded from a moving truck.Walter Nyanduwa (28) was dragged to Concessio...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:16hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole
MDC-T councillor eyes top post
Highfield Ward 25 councillor Luckson Mukunguma (MDC T) is now eying Highfield House of Assembly seat.Mukunguma said he is now mature to be a Member of Parliament after agreeing to leave the co...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 20:54hrs | 56 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man caught skinning stolen goat in bedroom
A 37-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he was caught skinning his grandfather's goat in his bedroom hut.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where Mbakisi ...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 20:06hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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