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Newly installed headman killed in road accident
Headman Muchibwa-Nyajena, born Maduveko Manyise, has tragically died in a bus accident at the age of 45. Manyise, a radiographer by profession, was among seven passengers killed on Sunday when an Inte...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 16:11hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Man accused of robbing elderly woman
A 55-year-old man from New Lobengula suburb in Bulawayo appeared in court facing charges of robbery after allegedly stealing over US$2,000 and a significant amount of South African rand from a 65-year...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:35hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Security guard bashes colleague
A 45-year-old security guard from Plumtree is facing legal trouble after allegedly assaulting his colleague with a metal pipe following a dispute over a tobacco rolling paper.Sipho Ncube appea...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:14hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Man's body found floating in Mazowe River after row over sex worker
The body of a 25-year-old man was discovered floating in Mazowe River on Thursday, with initial police investigations suggesting that the young man was murdered following a dispute over a sex worker....Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:07hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Suspected car thief appears in court for stealing 2 vehicles
A 45-year-old man, Sean Manakira, has appeared in court on allegations of stealing two vehicles. Manakira, who faces charges of theft of trust property, was granted US$300 bail by a Harare magistrate....Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo armed robbery gang arrested
A gang of three suspected armed robbers has been arrested in Bulawayo following a string of violent home invasions.The suspects, Mkhaliphi Ncube alias Mlonitshwa (25) of Cowdray Park, and Give...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Security guard bashes colleague over tobacco rolling paper
A 45-YEAR-OLD Plumtree-based security guard is in trouble after he assaulted his colleague with a metal pipe over tobacco rolling paper.Sipho Ncube (45) appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nemba...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:07hrs | 233 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Village head jailed for killing subject
Clemence Chikazhi, a village head from Mhangura, has been sentenced to six years in prison after fatally attacking a 75-year-old man over a dispute concerning chickens. The court reduced his sentence ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Woman fights for life after lion attack
A 55-year-old woman from Khwale village, located under Chief Gambu in Ward 16, Tsholotsho, is fighting for her life at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after being brutally attacked by a stray lion ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs wife after divorce threat
A 35-year-old man from Mazowe, Lucky Fero, is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing his wife, Faith Manyasha (26), three times on the head and assaulting her with a burning log foll...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:15hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Man (35) attempts to kill wife for threatening divorce
A 35-YEAR-OLD Mazowe man is in trouble after he attempted to kill his wife who threatened to divorce him.Lucky Fero allegedly stabbed his wife Faith Manyasha (26) three times in the head befor...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 200 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man chases away wife, commits suicide
Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of sudden death after a 25-year-old man from Magwegwe, Bulawayo, was found hanging in his bedroom following a domestic dispute with his wife.Accordi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Wife physically abuses hubby over food
A 45-year-old woman from Hwange has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after physically assaulting her husband during a dispute over food. The woman, who was not named, used kitchen utensils, inclu...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:53hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
Man spends night out, kills himself after wife confronts him
Police are investigating the sudden death of Agreement Wellington Nyangali, a 25-year-old man from New Magwegwe, who was found hanging at his home on November 16, 2024, following a domestic dispute....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Fatal motorcycle accident involving bull
Guruve, Zimbabwe - A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of 25-year-old David Girafa yesterday [November 13] in Guruve.According to Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Serge...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:55hrs | 1357 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mt Hampden residents face displacement for Zim Cyber City development
Thousands of residents in Turner Farm, Mt Hampden, are facing the looming threat of displacement as the government moves ahead with the development of the multi-billion-dollar Zim Cyber City project, ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:16hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Cellphone theft suspect dies in brutal attack
A man accused of stealing a cellphone tragically died in Chinhoyi after he was subjected to a brutal assault by three men, who allegedly beat him with a shovel and logs before burning his feet in an a...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
4 injured in Gatsheni bus accident along Bulawayo- Victoria Falls Road
Four people were injured in a collision between a Gatsheni Bus Services vehicle and a Howo truck at the 75-kilometer peg along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road around 3 PM yesterday. The incident occu...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:46hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Teacher 'rapes' pupil during extra lessons
A 65-year-old teacher from Njube was arraigned before the courts on Thursday, facing charges of rape.The man, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, appeared before Bulawayo Western Commonag...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:43hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma brutally killed by ex-boyfriend
Tragedy struck Schoonplaas near Modder East in Springs, South Africa, when 35-year-old sangoma Mahlatse Makgwane was found murdered in her shack on Monday, October 14. The gruesome killing, allegedly ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:50hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Woman steals US$24 000 from employer
A 35-year-old woman from Barham Green, Bulawayo, appeared in court yesterday facing charges of stealing US$24,000 from a steel manufacturing company where she worked. The accused, Nothando Banana, all...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:47hrs | 903 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man fatally stabs rival suitor
A 25-year-old man, Takudzwa Gadzira, has been arrested for murder following an alleged fatal stabbing of a rival suitor in a scuffle over a girlfriend. The incident took place in Southlea Park on Satu...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Maid wins house in Econet promotion
In a remarkable turn of events, Ropafadzo Msipa, a 25-year-old housekeeper employed at a local lodge in Chiredzi, has won a stunning smart house and an Econet Smart House security system through the 2...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:25hrs | 19969 | by Staff reporter
Emganwini clinic downgraded to 'baby clinic'
A year after its opening, Emganwini Satellite Clinic in Bulawayo has significantly scaled back its operations, reportedly due to a critical lack of running water. The clinic, initially designed to ser...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:25hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Family arrested for alleged double murder in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested Rameck Chidinhika (53) and his three daughters - Constancia Chidinhika (28), Vimbai Chidinhika (19), and a 15-year-old juvenile - following the alleged murde...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 12:38hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
Man who raped 5-year-old girl gets 20 years behind bars
Mazowe-based Denis Marodza (33) was sentenced to 20 years in jail by a Bindura magistrate after he raped a five-year-old girl in the bush.Marodza pleaded guilty to the charge.Prosecuto...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 13:26hrs | 706 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police bust 1000-member gay group
Harare police have uncovered a 1,000-member gay syndicate using a WhatsApp group named "Private Lounge" to promote illegal same-sex relationships. This revelation comes after the arrest of a 25-year-o...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 7007 | by Staff reporter
Man pleads guilty to armed robbery after night attack on Bulawayo couple
A 25-year-old Bulawayo man appeared in court this week facing armed robbery following a night attack on a Nketa couple's home with his accomplices to snatch cash and cell phones from their victims....Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:57hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
Woman run over by 4 cars in chaotic accident
A tragic road traffic accident claimed the life of a 25-year-old woman in Harare on October 1, 2024. The incident occurred along Robert Mugabe Road, near the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) in Eas...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 14:09hrs | 995 | by Staff reporter
Solly Moholo has died
Legendary gospel artist Solly Moholo has died, his family announced in a statement on Wednesday evening. The musician had been ill since August.Born Solomon Molokoane in Soshanguve, Pretoria, ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 09:06hrs | 1155 | by Staff reporter
Used clothes take Zimbabwe by storm
Kimberley Dube takes great care with her appearance. She always looks sharp and fashionable in smart-looking jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, tops, and designer sneakers."I love jeans - can't get ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:24hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
78-year-old woman sexually abused and murdered in Zimbabwe
Police have appealed for information that could assist in the arrest of suspects after a 78-year-old woman was found dead in Chegutu with signs of sexual abuse on her body.In a statement, poli...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 13:57hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter
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 Sibotshwa was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts y...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:01hrs | 2364 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 657 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Ben 10 assaults 'sugar mom' over infidelity
Magistrate Constance Mutandwa has sentenced 24-year-old Tonderai Mupindu to an effective 12 months in prison for assaulting his 45-year-old girlfriend, Anna Fadzai Katoma, after accusing her of infide...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:33hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Tragic morgue mix-up: Family buries stranger in Mangwe district
What was meant to be a solemn farewell for their beloved son turned into a shocking and bewildering ordeal for the Ndebele family from Matanka Two Village in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South. The f...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:10hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Man beats 15-months-old daughter to death
A 35-year-old man from Mvuma in the Midlands has been arrested for the murder of his 15-month-old daughter, who was found with severe injuries while in his care.The baby was discovered with a ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:14hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Econet gives away 8 new houses in promotion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has spread early Christmas joy to eight lucky winners of its 2023 Christmas promotion, each of whom received a brand-new house complete with a solar system and Econet Smart Ho...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:02hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
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 arrested by an angry mob who tracked his footprints afte...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1332 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Magistrate's $3 000 bribe demand exposed
A 35-year-old magistrate from Gwanda has been arrested and charged with bribery and criminal abuse of duty. The magistrate, Talent Phiri, is accused of soliciting a $3,000 bribe from the ex-husband of...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:11hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda magistrate detained for demanding US$3,000 bribe
Gwanda-based magistrate Talent Phiri is in trouble after he allegedly demanded a $3000 bribe from an accused person in a domestic violence case.The 35-year-old magistrate was dragged to Bulawa...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 16:06hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Guard nabbed for insulting Mnangagwa
A 35-year-old security guard from Beitbridge, Ezekiel Chiradza, has been arrested for allegedly accusing President Emmerson Mnangagwa of economic mismanagement. Chiradza also criticized the n...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:21hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Toddlers gruesomely murdered
Farai Nyamurenje from Mutoko has been ordered for a third psychiatric evaluation to determine his mental state following the murder of his two-year-old son, Tatenda, in 2012. After the inciden...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Senior citizen bashes daughter-in-law
There was drama at Nyagupe village, Mudzi when a 75-year-old woman bashed her 50-year-old daughter-in-law while coming from a river.The 75-year-old mother-in-law (Elizabeth Mudzagada) was drag...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:07hrs | 524 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean woman killed, remains fed to pigs by a white farmer
A Zimbabwean woman and her friend were allegedly killed and their remains fed to pigs by a farmer in Limpopo province, South Africa, last week.The Zimbabwean woman, identified as 35-year-old L...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 08:08hrs | 4849 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for reprimanding duo for urinating on wall
`Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder that took place at Masaisai Business Centre in Mazhaka 1, Tekwe, on Tuesday. The suspects, 19-year-old Biggie Fanamaya and 25-year-...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:43hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Ex-top cop dies of suspected overdose in sex enhancement concoction
A 57-year-old former police Superintendent died of suspected overdose in sex enhancement concoction on Monday just after finishing his second sexual encounter with his Chitungwiza girlfriend of nine y...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:38hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Stepmother in court for child abuse
A 21-year-old woman from Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, has been accused of repeatedly assaulting her 10-year-old stepson and denying him food. The charges against her include i...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:08hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Mazowe man sentenced to 20 years for raping neighbour's sister
In a troubling incident, a man from Mazowe discovered his neighbor assaulting his defenseless sister in the bush after hearing her desperate cries for help.The case was brought to light at the...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 18:01hrs | 1283 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills father, slices off privates
A 25-year-old man with mental illness killed his father by repeatedly hitting him on the head with a stone in Mudzi, Mashonaland East.In a statement on X, the police reported the arrest of Tak...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:53hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
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