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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 | 320 | 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 | 1035 | 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 | 586 | 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 | 1415 | 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 | 581 | 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 | 398 | 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 | 1255 | 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 | 22 | 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 | 34 | 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 | 16 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 37 | 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 | 153 | 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 | 18 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 31 | 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 | 6 | 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 | 11 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 12 | 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 | 25 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 5 | 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 | 2 | 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 | 4 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 3 | 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 | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals cow to pay 10 rand debt
Failure to pay a 10 rand debt in time caused a Plumtree man to steal a cow and pay the debt in kind....Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 07:12hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed for bashing ex-girlfriend
A jealous man who refused to be turned down by his ex-girlfriend was convicted by Plumtree magistrate on Friday.Adam Maphosa (34) was sentence...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sex-starved man robs woman after foiled rape
A sex-starved Plumtree man was arraigned before the courts after he robbed a woman he attempted to rape.Blessing Ncube appeared before magistr...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:30hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zipra war vets hails ED for appointing Mavhunga as their minister
ZIPRA war veterans have hailed President Emmerson Mnangagwa for appointing Monica Mavhunga as the Minister of War Weterans Welfare adding that as she ...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:05hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Gangstar escapes jail term
A 33-YEAR-OLD gangster who severely assaulted his neighbour on New Year escaped a jail term yesterday at Plumtree magistrates courts.Praise Mo...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:02hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man (35) Man jailed for late-night sexual assault on elderly woman (84)
In a disturbing incident that unfolded in Plumtree, a man identified as Freedom Ncube (35) broke into the home of an 84-year-old grandmother in the de...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 21:46hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Robbers pounce on Nurse
A Plumtree-based nurse lost her mobile phone to robbers who pounced on her while she was on night duty at Gumbo clinic.The robbers Rueben Moyo...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Juvenile cyclist robbed at Knifepoint in Inyathi
Police in Matabeleland North Province have initiated a manhunt for two unidentified suspects who assaulted and robbed a young cyclist at knifepoint as...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Herd boy commits suicide amid stock theft allegations
Police in Matabeleland North Province are probing a troubling case involving a herd boy who purportedly consumed a dipping chemical in an apparent sui...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 11:41hrs | 2 | by Peter Matuka
Man (64) ambushed and robbed
Inyathi - Police in Matabeleland North Province are investigating a case of robbery where an unknown suspect robbed a 64-year-old man from Lortondale ...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 09:31hrs | 4 | by Peter Matuka
Dogs feast on dumped infant
A 33-year-old woman from Plumtree faced allegations of abandoning her newborn, whose remains were found in a shallow grave after dogs had disturbed th...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 18:15hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man (77) kills self over goats
A 77-year-old man from Tsholotsho committed suicide by hanging after a dispute over the ownership of family goats early this week.The deceased...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 11:53hrs | 3 | by Peter Matuka
Trio nabbed for robbery in Tsholotsho
Tsholotsho - Police in Matabeleland North Province have arrested three suspects who allegedly robbed a 74-year-old man near Sikente Business Centre on...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka
Tragic Incident: Nine-Year-Old Boy Fatally Attacked by Crocodile in Zambezi River
In a tragic incident, a nine-year-old boy named Option Aurther Muzamba lost his life in a crocodile attack at the mighty Zambezi River on Saturday. Th...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 08:31hrs | 3 | by Peter Matuka/ Simbarashe Sithole
Plumtree man arrested for stealing bicycle at nightclub
The love of beer caused a cyclist to go back home on foot after his bicycle was stolen while he was drinking beer in a nightclub.The matter ca...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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