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Dogs maul boy's privates
A 44-year-old farm security guard, Daniel Simango, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after he set his dogs on a 10-year-old boy, leaving the child with grievous bodily harm.The inciden...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 11:01hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 28 | by Tafi Mhaka
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 (22) appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nembaware ye...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 19:57hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Farai Jere's Caps united fans invade the pitch, match abandoned
Match abandoned after 86 minutes.FC Platinum 1-0 Caps UnitedTHE Castle Lager Premier league match between FC Platinum and Caps United was aband...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ignatius Chombo readmitted back to Zanu-PF
Notable figures who have bounced back are former Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Dr Ignatius Chombo, Killer Zivhu, Robert Nyemudzo, and Petronella Kagonye, among others.Zanu-PF Secretary-...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZNA Colonel hits employee with hammer in salary dispute
A ZIMBABWE National Army Colonel is facing turbulent times after he was dragged to court by his employee for allegedly severely striking him with a hammer on the head over a salary dispute.Col...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Adulterous cops ordered to pay US$5 000 to long-suffering wife
SHE has borne the agony of seeing her seven children go hungry and fail to attend school because her police officer husband has forsaken her for his work colleague.She has endured taunts from ...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Boomerang Voodoo!..Removing US$35 hex from son costs US$700
NEVER pray for your enemies to die, you might bury your own relatives . . .A woman from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo is a living testimony to the adage.She experienced the mind-numbing ...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed, intestines exposed in fight over woman
A MAN from Fort Rixon in Matabeleland South province is battling for his life at a local hospital after he was stabbed with an Okapi knife which left him writhing in agony and clutching his protruding...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | 10 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Zanu-PF eyes Goromonzi South seat
Zanu-PF party leadership in Mashonaland East province has begun mobilising for support in Goromonzi South constituency ahead of a February 3 by-election.The seat is one of the biggest peri-urb...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Ex-minister released from prison, suffers another blow
The Zanu-PF Mashonaland East provincial leadership has prohibited former Public Service minister Petronella Kagonye from carrying out party activities following her release from prison.Kagonye...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Woe to poverty-stricken Zimbabweans
IT never rains, but pours for the majority of Zimbabweans who are barely making ends meet as the cost of living continues to spiral out of reach.The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimSta...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Herdboy rapes goat to death
IN a shocking case of bestiality, a 43-year-old herdboy from Togotsvebo Village in Mphoengs, Matabeleland South province chillingly confessed to his "sadistic sexual interest" in animals when he was c...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Telling my Access Finance story
FOLLOWING a recent public announcement by Access Finance Group, a local remittance and financial services company, that its chief executive Singathini Raymond Chigogwana is retiring and would be repla...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 15:07hrs | 10 | by Senziwani Sikhosana
Man passes out after testicles repeatedly twisted
A MAN from Nkayi in Matabeleland North province's decision not to leave the bottle store after it was closed came at a steep cost.He nearly lost his life.This was after he was brutally...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 20:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man confesses to killing girlfriend in church, arrested
A 25-year-old man shocked congregants on Sunday after he confessed killing his girlfriend.The heinous crime was committed on Saturday.Lameck Masumukire from Mukumbura could not withsta...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:32hrs | 6 | by Desmond Nleya
CCC Mthwakazi: kick out Shona supremacist Chamisa and declare Matabeleland independent, ignore Welshman apology
Nothing pains us more than seeing fellow Matabeles being humiliated, dehumanised, abused and used as voting cattle in the Zimbabwe election booths by opportunistic Zimbabwe opposition parties that do ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:46hrs | 10 | by Israel Dube
Girlfriend pours boiling oil on lover's privates
IT is normal, occasionally, in any relationship that tempers flare and hurtful words are spoken.But what happens when you discover that your loved one is cheating on you?Wonder no more...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman causes stir at court
A woman from Ntabazinduna in Matebeleland North province caused a scene at the Bulawayo magistrate’s court when she ran berserk insulting prison officers who were escorting her after she was convict...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busisiwe Mkhwebane merely annoyed agents of white monopoly capital
In my view, both Tina Joemat-Pettersson (may her soul repose peacefully) and Busisiwe Mkhwebane are victims of a system that lives off the subjugation of women, where women are treated very differentl...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 17:18hrs | 1 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Zimbabwe churches turn evil, please Jesus come back!
I have never been shy in expressing my strong Christian views, as well as my undying and uncompromising love for my Lord Jesus Christ. As such, it is without doubt how it grieves my heart, wit...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 18:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The nightmare of hiking on 'Mushikashika' vehicles
Sure, here is the text in paragraphs:The alarm sound from my comms gadget wrenched me from the dream world. It's 3:30 am, time to get ready if one wants to board 'mushikashika' commuter cars, ...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | 2 | by TT Murisa, Chinehasha
Mugabe's minister completes jail term
FORMER Cabinet minister Petronella Kagonye has completed her 16-month jail term for theft of trust property, her lawyer Rungano Mahuni confirmed yesterday.Kagonye was jailed in June 2022 for h...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-minister released from Chikurubi Female Prison
FORMER Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Petronella Kagonye is out of jail after serving an effective 16 months behind bars.Her lawyer Rungano Mahuni confirmed.Kag...Published: 02 May 2023 at 22:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cattle sales still banned at ZITF
GOVERNMENT has said there will be no cattle sales at the Bulawayo Agricultural Society's (BAS) pens located within the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) showgrounds.The move is part of ...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe a nation of liars and thieves?
When I was attentively watching the last episode of the Al Jazeera 'Gold Mafia' exposé yesterday - there were expectedly some more troubling revelations made pertaining to the acts of corruption root...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 18:45hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's so difficult to speak for the suffering when suffering yourself!
These are one of those rare moments I just feel like wearing my heart on my sleeve.Those days when life in my country becomes so unbearable and reaches stressful levels, such that the only way...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 11:17hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What's there to 'investigate' in Al Jazeera lies?
IF the Zanu-PF regime was a soccer player, it would be the top goalscorer.The prolific goalscoring would unfortunately not be into opponents' nets, but into their own net.That is what ...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 10:19hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What does Zim govt now want to 'investigate' when they've already dismissed Al Jazeera exposé as lies?
If the Zimbabwe regime were a soccer player, he would be the highest goal scorer!Although, not known for his prolific scoring against opponents - but, into his own net (own goals)!That...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 12:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dembare in town
HARARE soccer giants Dynamos lived true to their moniker "Glamour Boys" as they showed off a fine sense of fashion with a trendy photoshoot in the build-up to the start of the 2023 Castle Lager Premie...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bullying leads to suicide
AGONY, grief, pain, anguish, sadness and anger aptly describe how the Saudan family in Bulawayo is feeling following the death of their 15-year-old son Jayden who committed suicide after complaining o...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean paedophile flees UK before he could be jailed
QUESTIONS have been raised over the court's decision to grant bail to a paedophile found guilty of raping a young girl who "fled the country" before he could be jailed.Dubindlela Magonya, 23, ...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 20:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman strikes hubby to death
A 59-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi woman allegedly murdered her husband in a domestic dispute on Saturday.Garikai Kamuparo is assisting police with investigations following the death of her husband Frank Mi...Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 12:35hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man demands midnight open-air sex from ex-lover
EVER been in one of those relationships that you eternally regret and constantly wonder what manner of evil spirit possessed you to go out with a certain person?Sithobekile Sibanda from Nkulum...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man killed for dating woman and her juvenile daughter
A Seke man was Friday arraigned before the courts to answer to murder charges after he allegedly killed a fellow villager for dating a woman from their area and her minor daughter at once.Obvi...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
In a normal country, both ZANU PF and CCC/MDC would be history!
It is bewildering listening to ZANU PF mouthpieces condemning the opposition (CCC and MDC) for running down once plush urban areas into disgusting shanty towns - thereafter, suggesting that residents ...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:12hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fight stopper stabbed with broken beer bottle
A MAN who tried to break up a fight was left writhing in agony after he was stabbed in the face and neck with a broken beer bottle.Aleck Mhlanga (69) told a court that he saw his nephew Arnold...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gold ore thief bashed to death
A 27-YEAR-OLD Rushinga man who allegedly stole gold ore at pit number 6 SOS East Mine, Jumbo, Mazowe was bashed to death over the weekend.Sources close to investigations told Bulawayo24.com th...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:11hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
John Landa Nkomo's son lover spared jail
FORMER Vice President John Landa Nkomo's son Sandlasami's ex-lover who broke into his house as punishment for dumping her was spared the agony of jail life when she appeared in court charged with unla...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court says magistrate was too lenient with Ex-minister Kagonye
HIGH Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, has lashed out at jailed former minister, Petronella Kagonye after she the sought Supreme Court's intervention in her appeal against imprisonment, stating...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Knives out for Lobels COO Andrew Dinhidza
Hundreds of Lobels workers staged protests against Chief Operating Officer Andrew Dinhidza over allegations of nepotism, sexual harassment and several other allegations. Dinhidza is no strange...Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 17:46hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Boy (10) brutally attacked over father's love 'affair'
A 34-year-old Zvishavane man allegedly waylaid his neighbour's 10-year-old boy on his way to school and attacked him with a machete to spite the schoolboy's father whom he suspected to be cheating wit...Published: 09 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe back among international cricket big boys
FOR six years, Zimbabwe endured the agony of not appearing at an International Cricket Council major tournament.In 2018, the Chevrons were presented with a perfect opportunity to qualify for t...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition set for Armageddon in 2023
What a hugely important and symbolic week this will be for Zimbabwe.On Tuesday, African voices, particularly those from Southern Africa, will rise to a crescendo, as they continue to speak out...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:08hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
Mugabe minister loses appeal against sentence
FORMER Cabinet minister Petronella Kagonye's appeal against conviction and sentence for criminal abuse of office was dismissed yesterday by High Court judges of appeal Benjamin Chikowero and Rodgers M...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala family speaks on MP's agony
DESPITE being a vocal and fearless member of Parliament, Job Sikhala is a father of nine and the family is feeling the heat on his nearly 100-day incarceration.All his children, The NewsHawks,...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jailed former labour minister launches freedom bid
FORMER Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Petronella Kagonye (pictured), who was slapped with a 36-month jail term in June this year for corruption, has appealed for bail pending appea...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 19:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
New UZ fee structure facilitates exclusion of marginalised, vulnerable students
THE recent tuition fees hike by the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) scintillates education inequality, elitism and lack of robust and inclusive consultative forums.The fees hikes make higher and t...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Zimcodd
Tragically, black people now willingly portraying themselves as fools and idiots!
Last night, it was most interesting, and even illuminating, watching a news clip on the Rhodesia period comic show, 'Tiki' - which featured a young black man engaged in several supposedly hilarious sk...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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