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Police arrest Hwange community leader
POLICE in Hwange, Matabeleland North province on Thursday arrested a Dinde community leader for leading a protest the previous day against a Chinese coal-mining project in the area.Never Tshum...Published: 10 hrs ago | 241 | by Staff reporter
Police chief sued over 'fishy' arrest
POLICE commissioner-general Godwin Matanga has been dragged to court over "unlawful arrest" involving a former Bulgarian diplomat, who now claims the police are complicit in a case of fraud involving ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 359 | by Staff reporter
Police brutalise MDC Alliance activists
Two MDC Alliance activists were badly tortured by police in Harare following their arrest while attending a court appearance by the party's vice-chairperson Job Sikhala last week.Lengwani Mavh...Published: 10 hrs ago | 299 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dines with MDC ally, ZCTU
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa seems to have extended an olive branch to the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) through a surprise invitation to the hostile workers group to attend the official In...Published: 10 hrs ago | 853 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi vows to proceed with Independence Day protest
FIREBRAND pro-Matabeleland opposition, Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has vowed to go ahead with planned protests in Bulawayo Sunday over alleged inequalities that have not gone in the region's favour...Published: 10 hrs ago | 235 | by Staff reporter
Govt must extend vaccination programme to artisanal miners
ARTISANAL miners are challenging the government to extend the Covid-19 vaccination programme to outlying areas where thousands of people make a living through gold panning.Several players in t...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 16:19hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance councillor arrested for organizing football tourney
MDC Alliance Councillor for Ward 33, Bernard Chimwango was recently arrested for allegedly organizing a football tournament sometime in March, contravening the set Covid-19 regulations which prohibit ...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 16:17hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Abednico Ncube for Vice Presidency
Gone are the days when leadership was based on qualities, qualifications and to some extent anointing. Leadership came with a responsibility of protecting the interests of those being led. The recent ...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 10:06hrs | 4551 | by Mthabisi Mathuthu
Matanga sued over wrongful arrest
A HARARE man has filed a lawsuit against police commissioner-general Godwin Matanga, at the High Court claiming that he was wrongfully arrested and is seeking to be released from custody. Bori...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:14hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
Man severely assaulted, thrown into flowing sewage
THREE Victoria Falls men have been arrested after they severely assaulted their neighbour until he lost consciousness before dumping his body in a nearby drain filled with sewage. Mr Khaliphan...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | 750 | by Staff reporter
Prisoners freed under Presidential Amnesty
SCORES of prisoners who qualified for release under the Presidential Amnesty on Tuesday were freed from various prisons yesterday afternoon. Government gazetted the legal instrument that saw s...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Soldier killed with shovel in gold dispute
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member Richard Makoto (32) of Inkomo baracks was allegedly murdered on Tuesday at Amatola farm, Mazowe in a gold dispute....Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:02hrs | 1719 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals national flag
A student on attachment at the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has been arrested after he stole a Zimbabwe national flag.Munyaradzi Chingowo (25), a student at Bulawayo Polytechnic College...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 09:20hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter
Peeping Tom terror for pregnant landlady
A man from Sizinda suburb who beat up his pregnant landlady after she caught him peeping through the bathroom window while she was bathing has been arrested.A family insider who spoke to B-Met...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 09:20hrs | 2637 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Moyo seeks acquittal after State dithers on graft trial
CORRUPTION accused former health minister Obadiah Moyo has told a Harare court he would now be seeking his removal from remand after prosecutors have been delaying his trial.Moyo has been on r...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:54hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
'Govt not persecuting MDC activists'
GOVERNMENT is not persecuting or victimising political activists but applies the law indiscriminately with the legal system providing checks and balances, a Cabinet Minister said. Justice, Leg...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:32hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Notorious robber rearrested
One of Zimbabwe's most wanted armed robbery suspects believed to be part of Musa Taj Abdul's gang, Conwell Junior Kasambarare (26) has been rearrested on allegations of committing a spate of heists co...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:30hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Insurgency in Cabo Delgado How did it start?
No human eye has seen such a level of cruelty perpetrated on another human being by another human. The gruesome nature of the killings rape and suffering caused by these ISIS rebels is indeed knee sha...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:57hrs | 5062 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Is secession the only thing that could free Matabeleland?
KALIQUNYE means "cut it" - in this case, cut the country, divide it. It is a demand for independence by the people of Matabeleland or Mthwakazi Republic Party.what the party is advocating for ...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:37hrs | 736 | by Thandekile Moyo
Man in court over crocodile skin
A HARARE man appeared in court after being found in possession of a crocodile skin worth US$1 500 he allegedly intended to trade at a soccer betting shop in Harare's Central Business District. ...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:22hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman drowns baby in boiling water in SA
THE trial of a 29-year-old Zimbabwean woman who is accused of drowning her newly born baby girl in a 20-litre bucket of boiling water in South Africa has been set for May 14 at the Brits Magistrates C...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 16:13hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter
3 jailed for assault
THREE Victoria Falls men have been arrested after they severely assaulted their neighbour until he lost consciousness before dumping his body in a nearby drain filled with sewage.Mr Khaliphani...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 15:04hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
5kg gold ore lands Bindura teen in jail
A-19-YEAR-OLD Bindura man was yesterday slapped with a twoyear jail term for illegal possession of five kilogrammes of gold ore.Evidence Chitekwere of Pasango Farm, Bindura, pleaded guilty whe...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:37hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
Police blitz nets 9 000 illegal miners
ABOUT 9 000 illegal gold miners have been arrested in a police blitz against gold panning across the country.In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi exp...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:35hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
13 000 border jumpers, smugglers nabbed at Beitbridge
A COMBINED security forces blitz at Beitbridge Border Post has led to the arrest of 13 288 suspected border jumpers and smugglers between January and to date.National police spokesperson Assis...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:27hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
News vendor killer arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested the man behind the murder of a city newspaper vendor last week. Jongumuzi Lobati (age not given) of Woodville assaulted the now deceased Farai Mazhindu of Luveve subur...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter
Arrest warrant issued for 'unlicensed' medical doctor
A MEDICAL doctor from Bulawayo arrested for allegedly practising without a valid licence from the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe has absconded court. The court has since issued a...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for indulging in sex with minor
A 19-YEAR-OLD man from Jambezi on the outskirts of Victoria Falls has been sentenced to 15 months in jail for repeatedly indulging in sex with a girl aged 14.Pride Nkomazana and the girl who c...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:16hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's son granted bail
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's son, Russell Goreraza, has been granted bail today at Concession Magistrates Courts on charges of stealing gold processing equipment at Tian Bao Mineral Industry in Ma...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 11:50hrs | 3183 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Opposition offenders are no special citizens
Following the recent sentencing of MDC Alliance activist, Makomborero Haruzivishe to an effective 14 months in prison for inciting public violence, there were mixed reactions from across the political...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 11:46hrs | 1155 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Grace Mugabe's son detained for theft
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's son, Russell Goreraza, was yesterday remanded in custody at the Concession Magistrates Courts on charges of stealing gold processing equipment at Tian Bao Mineral Indu...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:51hrs | 4237 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest another firearms smuggler
A CHINHOYI man was last week arraigned before Chiredzi magistrate Joy Chikodzenge over allegations of dealing in firearms without registration as defined by section 14 of the Firearms Act Chapter 10:9...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:43hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma uses manhood to heal patient
A SELF-STYLED sangoma from Stoneridge in Harare has been arrested on rape charges and allegedly using his manhood to treat a woman who had menstruation problems.Stephen Nyashanu Mabviregudo (3...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2459 | by Staff reporter
4 MDC Alliance activists denied bail
FOUR MDC Alliance activists were yesterday denied bail by Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi after they were arrested last week for chanting opposition party slogans inside court premises during the sen...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:28hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Rogue security agents warned
GOVERNMENT is dealing with armed robbery cases involving members of the security sector and has said those who resist arrest will be shot. Increasing armed robberies, mainly targeting banks an...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:26hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Motorist loses car, cash to armed robbers
Two armed robbers stole a Mercedes Benz, US$900, $110 and cellphones after blocking a vehicle last Thursday night along Amalinda Road near Churu Farm in the south-west of Harare. The robbers, ...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma accused of raping teenage client
A self-styled traditional healer yesterday appeared in court facing allegations of raping his teenage client after claiming that the encounter would heal her menstrual problem. Steven Nyasha M...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:22hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Fear paralyses Zimbabwe opposition
OPPOSITION big shots say their fight for a better Zimbabwe for all is being slowed down by fear, as authorities continue to crack down on people who stand accused of breaching the country's laws. ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:37hrs | 1176 | by Staff reporter
'Nail corrupt police'
AUTHORITIES have stepped up their efforts against graft within the police force, with Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe urging citizens to use technology to help nail rogue cops.This comes...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:35hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
MDC-Alliance activists denied bail
Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi has denied bail to four MDC Alliance activists who were arrested last week for chanting slogans at the Harare Magistrates Court.Vimbai Tome (51), Kudakwashe...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:28hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Man nabbed for shooting a bushbuck
Police in Mashonaland Central together with Zimparks arrested a 35-year-old Mushumbi man who shot a bushbuck to quench his appetite for meat.Katani Katurika of Monozi village, Mushumbi Pools w...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 12:00hrs | 1474 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police intercept 400 bales of used clothes
POLICE in Marondera on Saturday night intercepted three trucks transporting over 400 bales of second-hand clothes.The three trucks are being held at Marondera Police Station while their driver...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:26hrs | 1675 | by Staff reporter
'Security officers leading most armed robberies in Zimbabwe'
HOME Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe on Thursday admitted before the Senate that serving and former police officers and soldiers were involved in the majority of armed robberies recorded throughout t...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1412 | by Staff reporter
Fake stamps syndicate man fined $100,000
A 44-year-old Beitbridge man who is part of a syndicate using fake customs and immigration stamps to illegally clear travellers and goods at the country's port of entry has been fined $100 000 by a Be...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:03hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
143 arrested as cops smash drug dealers' bases
A POLICE crackdown on drug peddlers and syndicates has so far netted 143 drug dealers with their bases being destroyed in raids that are being carried out in Harare and Chitungwiza. This comes...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 06:58hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
$6m scandal haunts Mwonzora
An MDC-T activist on Friday lodged a complaint with the Zimbabwe AntiCorruption Commission (Zacc) accusing the party's leader Douglas Mwonzora of stealing over $6 million from the opposition party's c...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 07:02hrs | 3007 | by Staff reporter
Hit-and-run driver nabbed
A HARARE man, who seriously injured a seven-year-old girl in a hit-and-run accident has been arrested after a recording of the incident went viral on social media.Police spokesperson Assistant...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi leader Moyo resurfaces
THE leader of the militant Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), Mqondisi Moyo, last week made his first public appearance after going into 'hiding' for nearly a month fearing arrest.Moyo escaped ar...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:47hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Teen mum throws baby into croc-infested river
IN an incident that has shocked villagers, a teen mother from Nyevedzanai Village in Chivi District, Masvingo Province allegedly threw her two-year-old baby into the crocodile-infested Tugwi River fol...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:13hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
If you sow mischief, you harvest grief
IN 2019, Zimbabwe experienced three days of darkness between January 14 and January 17.It seemed looneys had broken from the asylum and set fire on the tinderbox.Chaos and madness reig...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 05:38hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
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