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SA-based Zim entrepreneur nominated for top award
Nyasha Chisoko, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur based in South Africa, has been nominated for Female Personality of the Year at the prestigious Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), recognizing her success in tw...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Infant dies after falling into hot water bucket
A six-month-old baby girl tragically lost her life on Friday in Kambuzuma, Harare, after falling into a 20-litre bucket filled with hot water.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the i...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for allegedly killing stepdaughter with acid in Zimbabwe
A 24-year-old man from Shurugwi has been arrested for allegedly killing his three-month-old stepdaughter after forcing her to drink acid used in gold leaching. Tatenda Masunda, of Donga, Shurugwi, app...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:20hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
2 friends commit suicide over wives' infidelity
The Bulawayo community is reeling from the heartbreaking suicides of two close friends, Khumbulani Dube and Nqobizitha Sibanda, whose untimely deaths have shone a light on the emotional struggles many...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:09hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for killing baby
A tragic incident has unfolded in Zvishavane, where a 27-year-old woman, Talent Sibanda, has been arrested on charges of killing her newborn baby in Takaenda village under Chief Masunda.The Mi...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes wife over firewood
Violence cost a Plumtree-based man who assaulted his wife with an electric cable over a firewood dispute.Godknows Ndlovu was sentenced to four months in prison by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Ne...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:19hrs | 404 | by Simbarashe Sithole
DNA testing nailed Madzibaba Ishmael
The leader of Johane Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika Sect, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, yesterday appeared in court on allegations of raping and impregnating three 14-year-old girls who are all his c...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1402 | by Staff reporter
Zimra seizes Hwindi President's car
Popular Zimdancehall artist Bessel Mugo Parewa, known as Hwindi President, has taken to social media to voice his frustration after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) impounded his vehicle as part...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 16:01hrs | 10208 | by Staff reporter
The Proverbial Stupid Fly That Followed the Corpse Into the Grave
It's good to have smartphones for high school students, but are we not throwing out the baby with the bathwater? There is more to lose than to gain when learners carry these e-gadgets on their person ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:28hrs | 432 | by Thomas Murisa
Former ZANU-PF MP under fire for supporting alleged child abuser
Former ZANU PF Chivi South Member of Parliament Killer Zivhu has faced backlash on social media after pledging support for Shaw Mushati, a woman arrested for allegedly abusing her baby.Zivhu a...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 554 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Burning Spear jets into Zimbabwe
Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear touched down in Harare yesterday ahead of his much-anticipated debut performance in Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old will take the stage at Glamis Arena as part of ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest woman for assaulting 10-month-old baby in viral video
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old woman for allegedly assaulting her 10-month-old daughter with a stick in Temberere Village, Zimunya, Mutare, on October 11,...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 3572 | 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 | 105 | by Staff reporter
Sounds of Soweto : A tale no of Highlanders anthems
Founded in 1926 Highlanders FC is the oldest and most supported Football club in Zimbabwe. To the Highlanders faithful the team is a way of life, a social movement and a source of pride and Joy. Today...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:02hrs | 758 | by Van Vodloza
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 | 621 | by Staff reporter
Rolling power cuts cripple maternal healthcare services in Harare clinics
Harare's municipal clinics are struggling to provide essential maternal healthcare services due to crippling power cuts, an investigation by NewsDay has revealed. The blackouts, which often last more ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:43hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Couple kills child during fight
A Marondera couple has been arrested in connection with the death of their six-month-old child, Earth Mugava, after allegedly throwing the infant to the ground during a domestic dispute. The tragic in...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:08hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Baby-selling scandal unfolds in Zimbabwean court
A shocking baby-selling scandal came to light on Wednesday during court proceedings in Harare, where 20-year-old Pauline Maganga, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for human trafficking, tes...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Couple kills 6 months old baby in a fight
A couple from Landos Business Centre in Chihota is in trouble after allegedly killing their six-month-old baby during a fight.Colleen Munemo (30) and Shepherd Mugava (29) are currently assisti...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 13:36hrs | 1513 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills sister's baby with machete
Villagers of Mbeure in Chipinge are finding it hard to believe that Musikavantu Chirigo allegedly killed his sister's baby with a machete over a domestic dispute.The 37-year-old Chirigo allege...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 09:43hrs | 1419 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chinese' shops flood Bulawayo CBD
A bustling shop along Fife Street, between Eighth and Ninth Avenue, known informally as a "Chinese shop," has become a go-to destination for Bulawayo residents in search of affordable goods. From kitc...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 609 | 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
3 women up for assault
Three women from Nyanga have been arrested following an investigation into a viral social media video showing them attacking another woman who was holding a baby. The attackers alleged that th...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 13:44hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter
Baby kidnapper jailed
A Chiredzi woman, Prosperity Hobyani (35), has been sentenced to three years in prison for kidnapping a 7-day-old baby.Hobyani appeared before the Chiredzi Magistrates' Court on kidnapping cha...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 16:53hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Sanef linked Press ombudsman sides with DA 'racist' who wanted to 'kill the k*ffirs'
Renaldo Gouws is not to everyone's liking. Like Marmite. So when IOL published a video clip in which he is seen and heard spewing racist hate speech, supporters and detractors of the controversial pol...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 17:23hrs | 419 | by Ombud Watcher for GroundUp
Jealous man murders ex-girlfriend's baby (2)
Chitungwiza was struck by tragedy on Wednesday morning when a 32-year-old man allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old son after discovering that the child's mother was at a sleepover....Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Mnangagwa is presiding over a mobster regime!
It has been confirmed.So, the ruling ZANU PF party can, after all, have its opponents arrested and thrown in jail on trumped-up charges.This shocking revelation was made by none other ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 641 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mom kills baby son for wailing non-stop
A 20-year-old woman who was irritated by her 18-month-old son's continuous wailing took the unorthodox solution of strangling him to death in order to silence him.According to the police, the ...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 13:05hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Girls as young as 10-years-old are having babies in SA
Shocking statistics revealed recently that over 4,000 girls in the Eastern Cape have given birth in the past four months.The Eastern Department of Health (DOH) said 97 of these girls were aged...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 21:06hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has managed to make Zimbabweans hate SADC!
Hosting international events is usually met with much joy and pride by the local citizenry. I can just imagine the anticipation and excitement that gripped the people of France as they eagerly...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 12:37hrs | 1546 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Morning after pill horror for obese women
THE morning-after pill may not work for overweight or obese women as its effectiveness is affected by body mass index, a medical practitioner has said.Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of bod...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 874 | by Staff reportrer
'Mentally-ill people also enjoy sex'
HIGH Court judges of appeal have said mentally-ill people also enjoy sex in their own right.The court said it could not be dispelled, where there was no evidence, that the mentally-ill are inc...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:54hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife visits jailed women and their children
First Lady Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa visited Chikurubi Female Prison, demonstrating her motherly love and inclusivity by interacting with jailed women and their children. This gesture, which led to tears...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:24hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo fire brigade lets family down, as US$350 000 home goes up in smoke
The Vella family from Bulawayo's Suburbs area will never forget July 28, 2024, when a fire ravaged their home, reducing nearly all their possessions to ashes. The blaze, suspected to have been caused ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 17:33hrs | 1728 | by Staff reporter
Chere, Kwekweza arrested at Robert Mugabe International Airport
Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) Robson Chere of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ), Namatai Kwekweza, and opposition councillor Samuel Gwenzi have been arrested at Robert Mugabe International ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:21hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman chokes day-old baby to death
Nancy Chitsiga, a 23-year-old Harare woman, has been remanded in custody on charges of infanticide. She appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya.The State alleges that on July 26, C...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 10:49hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Rugby Africa Cup Champions receive heroes welcome in Zimbabwe
Rugby fans thronged Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to welcome the new African champions, Sables on Monday afternoon.The airport's arrivals section was coloured green and white d...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 10:41hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter
Mother of four kills her newborn
A 32-YEAR-OLD Shamva woman is in soup after she allegedly killed her newborn baby and threw her in a Blair toilet.Zvanyadza Zikalomo who was already a mother of three pleaded guilty to the cha...Published: 27 Jul 2024 at 09:39hrs | 1654 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Baby mama wants to pluck out ex-lover's eyes
Most of the time men suffer in silence when they are abused by their wives or ex-wives. They fear to be branded not man enough by society.But Michael Manenji from Entumbane suburb summoned cou...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 09:04hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Prisons assures safety of children in jail
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has reassured the public about the safety of children in its facilities following concerns raised about a one-year-old baby living in prison with t...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 06:42hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherings? What are they so terrified of?...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 05:11hrs | 439 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zapu's soldier and child symbol individuals are still alive
The ZPRA soldier, Seven Dube, who became the face of the armed wing as "Isotsha eliphethe umntwana" (the soldier cradling the baby) is still alive 44 years after independence, and the baby has become ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2406 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala successfully appeal conviction
Opposition activist and former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has successfully appealed a High Court conviction and sentence for publishing falsehoods on social media. Sikhala had been co...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:23hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Villagers engage witch hunters in search of missing baby
Villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, have enlisted witch hunters to help locate four-year-old Milton Tshuma, who went missing on March 15. The boy was under the care of neighbors while hi...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital faces surge in child deaths
Child mortality statistics at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo increased between January and March before decreasing in April this year, despite reassurances from the Ministry of Health and Child Ca...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Motorist jailed for running over minor
A 20-year-old man from Penhalonga, Obriel Chivanda, was sentenced to 14 months in prison for culpable homicide. Chivanda appeared at the Mutare Magistrates Court, where eight months of his...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 11:00hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa accused of poisoning Dzamara?
Controversial socialite Susan Mutami has cast aspersions on her baby father Temba Mliswa.Mutami accused Mlisa of being a Satan, she asked him about who poisoned Patson Dzamara.Patson D...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 16:11hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Homeless woman gives birth in the open
Imagine the terrifying and isolating experience for a woman with mental health challenges repeatedly subjected to sexual assault, resulting in pregnancy.In Bulawayo's Nketa 9 suburb, a homeles...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Woman hires thugs to kidnap ex-hubby's wife
Four men appeared before the Shurugwi Magistrates' Court facing kidnapping charges. According to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ), on June 16, the accused - Kaliwe Phiri (...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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