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Looted funds financing Scottland FC
New players in Zimbabwean football are making waves with huge sponsorship deals, with Scottland Football Club, the Premier Soccer League's latest addition, at the center of attention. Controversial bu...Published: 17 hrs ago | 696 | by Staff reporter
Girl scalded to death by uncle in brutal act of violence
A six-year-old girl from Nyanyadzi tragically died after allegedly being scalded with boiling water by her uncle in a shocking act of violence driven by a long-standing grudge. The incident, which occ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 879 | by Staff reporter
Gold miner buried alive as flash floods hit river
A tragic accident unfolded in Umzingwane District when flash floods swept through the Lunga River, burying a 20-year-old illegal gold miner alive in a pit that was meant to be his livelihood. The mine...Published: 18 hrs ago | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Nationals are a target of international cyber criminals
As more and more Zimbabweans embrace the digital economy, the rise of cybercrime has become a significant concern for its citizens. With increasing internet penetration, more individuals are engaging ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:19hrs | 274 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
What happened to Chiwenga's Mbare flats with swimming pools?
A few days ago, High Court judge Justice Priscilla Munangati-Manongwa issued a landmark ruling ordering the City of Harare and the Government of Zimbabwe to refurbish the dilapidated Mbare flats witho...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 607 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Traditional healer claims black mamba aids in healing patients
A traditional healer from Silalatshani in Filabusi, known as Nzwisa, has sparked intrigue after claiming that a black mamba he keeps helps him heal his patients. The healer, who is known for his uncon...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1457 | by Staff reporter
The rise of online entertainment: How slots are becoming a global phenomenon
In recent years, online entertainment has undergone a significant transformation. One area experiencing explosive growth is online gaming, particularly online slots. This evolution has redefined how p...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 61 | by Staff Reporter
SA authorities crack down on omalayitsha
South Africa's Department of Traffic and Community Safety has launched a major crackdown on overloaded vehicles, targeting small cross-border transporters popularly known as omalayitsha. These vehicle...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:39hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
As patient as a farmer, help us to help the nation.
Even the famed bass fish, the sought-after red bream, and other aqua-marine life are in great danger of extinction as the white elephant Lilstock Dam has now been over-fished to supplement incomes. En...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 22:20hrs | 444 | by Cde Mutandawachingama
Is Zimbabwe on the brink of collapse?
Zimbabwe is standing at a dangerous crossroads as the nation endures an escalating energy crisis that threatens its economy, livelihoods, and future prospects. The recent wave of prolonged pow...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 13:05hrs | 1931 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Neighbours drag 'intoxicated teen' from burning house in Bulawayo
Residents of New Lobengula in Bulawayo were startled late yesterday by a raging fire that engulfed a house in the neighborhood, illuminating the night sky with bright flames.A teenager identif...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 15:38hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
Teen miner dies in tragic shaft collapse at Sunace mine
A 17-year-old illegal miner lost his life following a shaft collapse at Sunace Mine on the outskirts of Bulawayo. The tragic incident, which occurred on December 12, has left efforts to retrieve the t...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 14:55hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Only a failed state would want a president to rule forever
I was left speechless while listening to the excitable ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East province, Daniel Garwe, who recently addressed a gathering of party supporters in Murehwa. With unr...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 437 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe partners IOM to rescue stranded citizens in Sierra Leone
The Government of Zimbabwe has enlisted the help of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to repatriate more than 20 Zimbabweans believed to be stranded in Sierra Leone, victims of a huma...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp rapists arrested in Zimbabwe
Two men, Macdonald Manzungu and Tedious Nyashanu, both 20, were apprehended in a dramatic sting operation after they allegedly lured women with fake job offers in a WhatsApp group and subsequently rap...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:10hrs | 1745 | by Staff reporter
Contamination water at Lake Chivero kills several wildlife
Lake Chivero, a crucial water source and recreational site, has become the latest victim of severe pollution, leading to the tragic deaths of multiple wildlife and domestic animals. The contamination,...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:14hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Cousins' feud over stolen thatching grass
A long-standing feud between two Nyanga cousins has escalated into a troubling series of allegations involving theft, violence, and abuse, with the matter now before Chief Saunyama's community court. ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:19hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in horrific crash in South Africa
A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Marrianhill Toll Plaza on the N3 Durban in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, when a Zimbabwean truck driver lost his life after crashing into six trucks and five...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:04hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Elderly couple reunites with granddaughter 4 years after abduction
Mavava Village in Tsholotsho was the scene of mixed emotions as an elderly couple, Bartholomew and Elizabeth Hadebe, reunited with their granddaughter, who had been abducted four years earlier at the ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:25hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Minister Mthuli's Anaconda Choke on the Informal Sector Marks the End of Zanu PF Rule
Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, has taken drastic measures to clamp down on the informal sector, a move being described as an "anaconda chok...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 19:15hrs | 1777 | by Kindred Sibanda
Traffic chaos as Honda Fit runs out of fuel on Victoria Falls bridge
The Victoria Falls Bridge was brought to a standstill this afternoon when a motorist abandoned his newly imported Honda Fit in the middle of the bridge after it ran out of fuel. The incident occurred ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:33hrs | 3929 | by Staff reporter
South Africa to deploy drones to strengthen Beitbridge border?
South Africa has announced plans to introduce drones under its Border Management Authority (BMA) to monitor and secure its borders, which have long been criticized as “porous." The move is aimed at ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:55hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Seasonal spike in smuggling and illegal crossings along Limpopo river
Communities along the Limpopo River, near Musina on the border between South Africa and Zimbabwe, are witnessing a seasonal surge in illegal crossings and smuggling as the riverbed dries. This phenome...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
CCC 'shocked' as Parliament effects changes made by Tshabangu
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has expressed strong disapproval over the Parliament's decision to implement changes in the opposition's parliamentary leadership, following a directive from se...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:53hrs | 1528 | by Staff reporter
Mbanje transporter jailed 10 years
A 32-year-old truck driver from Beitbridge, Tapson Madziyanise, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being caught transporting 78 kilograms of cannabis in a South African-registered commerci...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:30hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says iron, steel sector key to Zimbabwe's economic revitalisation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has emphasized the critical role of Zimbabwe's iron and steel industry in transforming the national and regional economy, underscoring its potential to drive industrialisa...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Mai Dhuterere released on $100 bail
Dorcas Vambe, widely known as Mai Dhuterere, a prominent gospel singer from Waterfalls, Harare, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court facing fraud charges. The National Prosecuting Authority (...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 19:52hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter
HCCL Management Urged to Respect Workers' Rights
Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) Chief Executive Officer William Gambiza has been urged to prioritize workers' rights as he takes on his role as the company's permanent CEO, a position he offici...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:51hrs | 569 | by Stephen Jakes
As the curtain comes down
Zimbabwe is a sun-drenched country in Southern Africa, some fifteen to twenty degrees South of the Equator. It's Central Plateau and Eastern Highlands are high, full of botanical flowers, trees, rocks...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:46hrs | 297 | by Leonard Koni
Wadyajena shortlisted for ZACC role
In a move that has sparked public debate, former parliamentarian Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been shortlisted for a commissioner position at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), an agency w...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Merry Chiwenga-Mubayiwa: A spot-on definition of Gender-Based Violence
The physical pain that Merry is going through is not possible to share. However emotional torture is possible and empathize genuinely with Merry Chiwenga. She is going through a physical and mental to...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 13:45hrs | 386 | by Nomazulu Thata
WhatsApp hackers unleash havoc in Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans are facing an alarming surge in cybercrime as WhatsApp scams target unsuspecting users, hijacking accounts and wreaking havoc across social groups. These sophisticated cybercriminals explo...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 14:57hrs | 2804 | by Staff reporter
SANDF confiscates stolen Ford Ranger Raptor near Beitbridge border
South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers stationed in Limpopo as part of Operation Corona have intercepted a stolen Ford Ranger Raptor valued at R1,110,430 near the Musina border....Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 13:02hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Murder charge for Zimbabwean man after he allegedly kills 4AM intruder
A 22-year-old man, Benson Macharangwanda, from Chitungwiza, has been charged with murder following the death of an alleged intruder during a confrontation at his home on December 2.Macharangwa...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:15hrs | 2348 | by Staff reporter
Bogus policemen jailed for possessing drugs, impersonation
Three men accused of impersonating police officers and possessing dangerous drugs were yesterday sentenced in the Harare Magistrates Court. Lloyd Zvama, Clemence Manyika, and Slevester Chaire, all age...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:04hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya plans bigger and better Heart Women Soccer League
As the curtains fell on the Heart Women Soccer League season this past weekend, title sponsor Walter Magaya has set his sights on an even bigger and better competition for next year. The businessman, ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:01hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Robberies, muggings escalate in Bulawayo's dark suburb
The ongoing shortage of tower lights in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb has become a significant contributor to the surge in criminal activities, particularly muggings and robberies, leaving residents ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
123 elephants die in Hwange since August
At least 123 elephants have died from starvation in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park due to a severe drought that has gripped the region since August, with the highest number of fatalities recorded in ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:16hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF will be a different creature in next elections
If you grew up in the village as Bishop Lazi did, you learned to trust your instincts and nature.You also learned to appreciate that human beings have an innate biological alarm that is trigge...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes 14 and 15 year old girls, arrested for unlawful detention
Police confirm the arrest of Innocent Kakarahwa aged 50 of New Magwegwe. Bulawayo in connection with a case of unlawful detention of two minors and having sexual intercourse with a young person. The t...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 17:51hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Tragic accident claims lives of NetOne engineer and 'lover'
The tragic deaths of two individuals after a NetOne vehicle was swept off Chilonga Bridge across the Runde River on Saturday have been confirmed by police. Contrary to earlier reports that both victim...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 2725 | by Staff reporter
Farmers, villagers live in fear as lion roams around
Farmers and villagers in Macheke, Mashonaland East province, have been restricted to their homes following reports of a fugitive lion that escaped from Nyanga and has been spotted in the area. The lio...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:34hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Learner suffers brain damage after assault by classmates
A Grade 6 pupil from St Peters Primary School in Mazwi Village, on the outskirts of Bulawayo, has reportedly suffered brain damage after being assaulted by six of her classmates. The shocking incident...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:34hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses baby to stranger
A 22-year-old woman from Kwekwe lost her one-week-old baby to a stranger on Wednesday in what police suspect to be a case of kidnapping.The victim, Rumbidzai Gunhu, was returning home from Kwe...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:33hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya implicated in Gift Banda forgery?
Gift Banda, a well-known businessman based in Bulawayo, has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for allegedly forging O-level certificates that he submitted for his nomination in the u...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 14:08hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Ugandan fan shot dead celebrating Arsenal beating Manchester United
A fan of English football club Arsenal, who was celebrating the team's victory over Manchester United, has allegedly been shot dead by a security guard in Uganda.Another fan was injured as the...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 08:23hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
The need for peace should never be a pretext for oppressing Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks about the need for peace and security as vital elements in Zimbabwe's economic transformation cannot be dismissed lightly.The President, speaking ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:20hrs | 269 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kids in Bulawayo stumble on fully loaded gun
What began as a harmless game of cops and robbers in Entumbane, Bulawayo, took a chilling turn when a group of children stumbled upon a fully loaded pistol buried in the ground. The potentially danger...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:23hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick up a consolation win by 2 wickets
Young all-rounder Tinotenda Maposa made a memorable Twenty20 debut and earned Zimbabwe a sensational two-wicket consolation win in the third and final game of the series on Thursday.Zimbabwe's...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:18hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police say 'making headway' 2 months after Ecobank US$4m heist
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its efforts to apprehend the armed robbers behind the dramatic US$4 million heist at the Ecobank Parkade branch in Bulawayo two months ago.Th...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:37hrs | 2056 | by Staff reporter
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