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Machete gang leader shot dead
Machete attackers leader Taurai Mutandwa was shot dead on Thursday in a gun exchange with the police during a gold rush near David Whitehead in Chegutu. Mutandwa, who was also known as Kwadez,...Published: 3 hrs ago | 186 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns corrupt councillors
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday issued a stern warning against corrupt councillors and council officials who divert public funds for personal use, saying Government will not hesitate to punish those cau...Published: 14 hrs ago | 773 | by Staff Reporter
Gang leader shot dead by Zim police
Machete attackers leader Taurai Mutandwa was shot dead on Thursday in a gun exchange with the police during a gold rush near David Whitehead in Chegutu. Mutandwa, who was also known as Kwadez,...Published: 15 hrs ago | 4801 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga coup generals declare war on Mnangagwa
VANCOUVER - Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga's military generals who were key in executing the November 2017 coup against President Robert Mugabe, have allegedly declared war on Presid...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 07:48hrs | 41410 | by Nancy Mabaya
2 years after Mugabe ouster in a coup: Zimbabwe in an abyss
"Following the address we made on November 13, 2017, which we believe our main broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation and The Herald were directed not to publicise, the situation in our co...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:32hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Cross now smelling the coffee, but....
IN the Bible, there is a story of the prodigal son who demanded his share of his father's estate, which the father gave him. Shortly after being given his inheritance, the son runs off and squanders t...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:27hrs | 895 | by Amos Mazambani
Matebeleland South police ban knobkerries
POLICE in Gwanda, Bulilima and Mangwe districts of Matebeleland South have imposed a three-month ban on the carrying of knobkerries and catapults, among other "weapons", citing increased crime in the ...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:17hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt warms to Chamisa talks
THE Zanu-PF government has warmed up to dialogue with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa following his "conciliatory tone" over President Emerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy, but rejected foreign mediation i...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 21:42hrs | 8363 | by Staff reporter
Armed gang bags US$20 000
A FILABUSI businessman lost US$20 660, R72 300 and $1 100 among other valuables to four men armed with pistols who stormed his home in a pre-dawn raid, police confirmed yesterday. Matabeleland...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:35hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF seeks to gain more Midlands votes
Zanu-PF has made significant progress in restructuring organs in the Midlands as it seeks to reinvigorate its membership ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections. Addressing the party's Provinci...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:31hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Tragedy of the doctors' crippling strike
It is simple: The tragedy of the over two-months doctors' strike is that Zimbabwe has two finely distinct groups; those who feel (the majority) the impact of the strike and those who talk (the minorit...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1735 | by Learnmore Zuze
Machete-wielding hubby in trouble
A CHIPINGE man has been arraigned before the courts for stealing $5 000 worth of stock from a shop he was running with his wife and threatening to hack her with a machete after she confronted him abou...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:21hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
ZNA condemns killer soldier
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has condemned its member who fatally shot his wife and seriously injured his mother-in-law before committing suicide with a service gun in Chitungwiza recently. ...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:09hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Man poisons son after paternity row with wife
A RUSAPE teenage father did the unthinkable when he allegedly fed a poisonous tobacco pesticide into his son's mouth with a syringe and instantly killed him following a protracted paternity dispute wi...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 22:18hrs | 2933 | by Staff reporter
Mental patient stabs mother
A CHIPINGE granny escaped death by a whisker after she was stabbed three times on the head by her mentally-challenged son.This was revealed yesterday when Daniel Muchongoyo (34) of Maronga vil...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:12hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Top RG officer jailed
Eight years after smashing an axe into his wife, seven years after being convicted of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm and sentenced to jail, and six years after losing his appeal, Gordo...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:02hrs | 584 | by STaff reporter
Diaspora Perspective of Mnangagwa and Zimbabwe
Something big is happening to Emmerson Mnangagwa he has come to realisation that his approval ratings have slumped. With the public confidence at its lowest. The mega deals have not materialised...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 08:00hrs | 1649 | by Mirriam Gasho
The Economic Factors of Military Coups
There has been rumours of coup in Zimbabwe. Most people are so worried and industry have down sized after rumours have gone wild. Despite the difficulties Zimbabwe is not ready for another coup....Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 07:36hrs | 2259 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mthuli Ncube silences Zimbabwe soldiers, police
Under-pressure Finance minister Mthuli Ncube is poised to pump billions of dollars into the coffers of the military and other security clusters when he announced his national budget next week - after ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:22hrs | 15282 | by Staff reporter
Hungry Zimbabwe soldiers spark govt fears
There is growing disquiet within the rank and file of the military over the rising cost of living, poor salaries and difficult working conditions, with government now desperate for solutions to avert ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:20hrs | 3357 | by Staff reporter
3 knife-wielding robbers arrested
POLICE have arrested three suspects accused of robbing a number of shops and homesteads in Plumtree, Matabeleland South province.Trust Nkomo, Richard Ncube and Mthabisi Moyo reportedly targete...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:02hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
Diplomats 'disappointed' with Mnangagwa admin
DIPLOMATS attached to Zimbabwe from Sadc, African Union (AU), Europe and Asia are highly disappointed and concerned about the course Zimbabwe has taken under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:15hrs | 1610 | by Staff reporter
'Armed robber' shot in Beitbridge
A SUSPECTED armed robber is battling for life at Beitbridge District Hospital after he was shot and seriously injured by cops while trying to attack them using a knife during a raid at a shebeen in th...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 04:56hrs | 1491 | by Staff reporter
ZNA condemns wife killer
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has condemned the recent actions by one of their members who shot and killed his wife and seriously injured his mother-in-law before killing himself by the same gun fo...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 12:33hrs | 1273 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warned
CIVIL servants have warned that they will sabotage President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government programmes if authorities continue to disregard their demands for better working conditions.The poi...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 06:00hrs | 4767 | by Staff reporter
Riot police block civil servants demo
CIVIL servants have threatened to completely down tools and escalate their fight for better wages after police yesterday blocked their march to hand over petitions to Finance and Labour ministers....Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:49hrs | 1326 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours in fatal fight over woman
A SPURNED man from Plumtree who allegedly fatally attacked his 51-year-old neighbour in a fight over a woman, yesterday appeared in court. Methuseli Moyo (36) of Mabungwe village in Bulilima d...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:45hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Arrest violent 'MaShurugwi' - Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the arrest of notorious gold panners infamously known as MaShurugwi. The gold panners with reported links to Mnangagwa himself and State security min...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 18:19hrs | 6413 | by Staff Reporter
New graft blitz rattles Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF big guns are said to be quacking in their boots following Monday's surprise arrest of Cabinet minister and politburo member Joram Gumbo – who is also considered to be a close ally of Preside...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:55hrs | 5535 | by Staff reporter
The evil Unity Accord died with Nkomo & Mugabe
The death of Joshua Nkomo in 1999 and Robert Mugabe this year marked the death of the most evil and oppressive document ever signed by black leaders in post colonial Africa titled Unity Accord. ...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 07:04hrs | 2297 | by Israel Dube
Mnangagwa's CIO agent in court for robbery
A suspected member of the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) who was part of President Emerson Mnangagwa's advance security team ahead of the Zanu-PF leader's visit in M...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:56hrs | 2917 | by newzimbabwe
Mzilikazi armed robber nabbed in Masvingo
A BULAWAYO armed robber opened fire and missed an illegal forex currency dealer in a failed robbery in Masvingo leading to his arrest. Nkosiphila Sibanda (30) of Mzilikazi suburb opened fire a...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:47hrs | 1692 | by Staff reporter
Soldier guns down wife, kills self
A soldier reportedly shot and killed his wife and seriously injured his mother-in-law before killing himself by the same gun following a misunderstanding at their home in Manyame Park, Chitungwiza, ea...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:37hrs | 2118 | by Staff reporter
Fresh jobs scandal rocks Mpilo
The Mpilo Hospital board is investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged imposition of principal nursing officer (PNO) by the government while interviews were being held to fill the vacant ...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:57hrs | 3901 | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for robbery gang
POLICE have launched a manhunt for six robbers who attacked five mine workers and robbed them of R6 000, US$180, RTGS$800 and two cell phones in Colleen Bawn. Matabeleland South acting provinc...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 07:01hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers bag US$36 000 in home raid
SEVEN masked armed robbers pounced on a family in Bulawayo's Morningside suburb and beat them up before getting away with US$39 000 and R118 000 using their victims' car. The robbers who were ...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
The Mnangagwa led govt has failed
It is a fact that ZANU PF party has failed this nation since 1980, it is also a fact that ZANU PF is known locally for all the wrong reasons, ranging from gukurahundi genocide, government sponsored tr...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 14:07hrs | 3437 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Eddie Cross beginning to smell the coffee, but....
IN the Holy Book, there is story of the prodigal son who demanded his share of his father's estate, which the father gave him. Shortly after being given his inheritance, the son runs off and s...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 17:36hrs | 5902 | by Amos Mazambani
Zanu-PF has been hijacked: War vets
A GROUP of war veterans yesterday formed a splinter group, accusing Zanu-PF, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) of failing the country ...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 07:03hrs | 5878 | by Staff reporter
Depleted usefulness of the Veteran Community
Decades after the armed struggle, the Second Chimurenga, my generation remains grateful to the bravery and sacrifice of our Veterans, living and departed, who fought against colonial and racist rule t...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 07:46hrs | 816 | by Gift Tawanda, M
Sanctions are a blunt instrument
On Friday the SADC region as a whole mounted a coordinated protest against the European and American targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe. I am a veteran of the UN Mandatory Sanctions program mounted a...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 19:40hrs | 1898 | by Eddie Cross
MaShurugwi menace poses danger to Zimbabwe
OUTSPOKEN Member of Parliament for Norton Temba Mliswa once called for decisive action against marauding criminals going by the moniker MaShurugwi who are unleashing untold violence in mining communit...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 11:34hrs | 1729 | by By Toby Sithole
'Mgagao Declaration changed political dynamics'
The bid by nationalist leaders to negotiate with Ian Smith around 1976 did not go well with freedom fighters. As such, these efforts led to the emergence of power dynamics that saw Robert Mugabe posit...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:50hrs | 851 | by Staff reporter
It should always be for God and country
"For God and country - Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo."We are told these were the words triumphantly pronounced by a US special forces serviceman in a moment of ecstatic fealty after fatally pum...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:49hrs | 126 | by Bishop Lazi
Gold Baron turns to God
There is common wisdom that "change" is the only constant in life and nothing else. This view is borrowed from an ancient Greek philosopher and means that there is nothing in life which is stationary ...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:37hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
The world waits with bated breath
Today, the rest of the progressive world waits with fingers crossed and bated breath for responses from the USA and her trotting European cubs to events across Southern Africa yesterday marking a Sadc...Published: 26 Oct 2019 at 07:33hrs | 247 | by Stephen Mpofu,
Mthuli Ncube faces criminal prosecution
Prosecutor General Kumbirai Hodzi has been petitioned to charge finance minister Mthuli Ncube with criminal abuse of office over a series of actions that have caused Zimbabweans financial losses in th...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 10:10hrs | 4678 | by ZimLive
Massive layoffs rock Zimbabwe financial sector
MORE than 300 workers in the financial services sector have been laid off in the last two months as companies rationalise their cost structures in a tough operating environment amid economic recession...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 09:35hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for sex with dog
OUR villagers from Fort Rixon in Insiza district allegedly ganged up and fatally attacked their neighbour using sticks, knobkerries and axe handles after they allegedly caught him having sex with ...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 09:31hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Banning of cultural weapons in Bulawayo is stripping Mthwakazi of power - MLF
He who is guilty of some stupid acts is he who feels threatened by the carrying of cultural weapons like knobkerries and sticks in the City of Kings. The move to ban these weapons by Superintend...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 07:40hrs | 553 | by MLF
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