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Missing 11-month-old baby found alive, reunited with family

The 11-month-old baby who had been missing since last Saturday in Budiriro 5 has been found and safely reunited with the parents, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle.The infant was…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:08hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter

Dog eats newborn baby in Kwekwe

Residents of Mbizo 19 in Kwekwe are reeling in shock after a gruesome discovery this week involving a stray dog feeding on the remains of a new-born baby near a local church construction site.According to eyewitnesses, the disturbing…

Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:09hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter

Baby murdered in Marubamba area, body parts mutilated

The quiet community of Ukuzwisisa Village in the Marubamba area was left horrified on Africa Day after an eight-week-old baby boy was found brutally murdered in a spare bedroom, with some of his body parts mutilated.Police in Filabusi are…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:43hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter

Woman throws child at father in court

Emotions ran high at Chief Makoni's community court recently when Panashe Gundla, a young mother from Rusape, broke down in tears after DNA test results confirmed that Blessing Mlauzi, who had long denied responsibility, was indeed the…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 17:51hrs | 1231 | by Staff reporter

Baby swap scandal at United Bulawayo Hospitals demands urgent action

The shocking allegations of a baby swap that reportedly occurred on October 10, 2024, at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) have rightfully sparked outrage and unease across the country. The very idea that such a grievous and traumatic act…

Published: 20 Apr 2025 at 19:18hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter

2 women arrested for baby trafficking

A 27-year-old Bulawayo woman, Christable Talitha Muringani, has been arrested for allegedly giving up her 12-day-old baby for adoption without adhering to the legal procedures, in violation of the Trafficking in Persons Act. Muringani…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:26hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo hospital baby swap scandal findings to be made public

The investigation into the distressing case of the baby swap at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) is still ongoing, with the Government promising full transparency and the eventual publication of its findings.The incident, which caused…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 08:49hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter

Shocking baby swap scandal rocks Bulawayo hospital, DNA confirms

A shocking case of baby-swapping has emerged from the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), where a new mother from Cowdray Park discovered through DNA testing that she had been discharged with a baby girl instead of her biological son. The…

Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:24hrs | 2028 | by Staff reporter

Man reflects on 25 years behind bars for the death of his son

July 1 holds a deep personal significance for Mhlupheki Ngwenya, a 52-year-old man serving a life sentence at Khami Maximum Prison, as it marks not only the day of national mourning for the late Vice-President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, but…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:40hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter

Woman shares heart-wrenching story behind kidnapping of newborn baby

A 39-year-old woman from Pumula South suburb in Bulawayo has opened up about the devastating circumstances that led her to kidnap a two-day-old baby from Mpilo Central Hospital in September 2023, an act that shocked the local…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:39hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter

New arrest in case of newborn baby sold for US$180

A further arrest has been made in connection with the shocking case where a newborn baby was sold for US$180. Jestina Mashamba (45), a midwife at Sally Mugabe Maternity Hospital, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:56hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter

Mother, daughter sells new-born baby for US$180

A 16-year-old girl from Murehwa and her 47-year-old mother, Evelyn Zisengwe, have appeared in court alongside 34-year-old Dion Tore, accused of trafficking a newborn child in violation of Zimbabwe's Trafficking in Persons Act.The teenager…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:05hrs | 250 | 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 Midlands police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter

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 courage and applied for a peace order against his…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 09:04hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter

4 baby mamas chew man's US$400 salary

IN a dramatic turn of events, a man who was dragged to Mutare Civil Court by his third baby mama for their child's maintenance was left with a mere US$20 from his US$400 salary, as the rest is chewed by upkeep costs.The third baby mama…

Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Woman jailed 10 years for selling 2-day-old baby

A Harare magistrate has sentenced a 23-year-old woman from Gokwe to 10 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to selling her two-day-old infant.In delivering the sentence, Magistrate Lazini Ncube acknowledged Pauline Maganga's claim that…

Published: 21 May 2024 at 08:20hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Woman kicks 7-month-old baby

A 20-YEAR-OLD woman from Plumtree, Matebeleland South province, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a seven-month-old baby belonging to a co-tenant.Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware remanded Panashe Ndlovu out of custody after…

Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Woman, daughter ordered to stop harassing rival

The Harare Civil Court has ordered a Kambuzuma woman and her mother to observe and maintain peace towards another woman from their neighbourhood who claimed to have been physically, verbally and emotionally abused by the pair.The court…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:51hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Woman in court for kidnapping baby in SA

A woman appeared in court yesterday for allegedly kidnapping a five-month-old baby boy in South Africa from her Zimbabwean mother and bringing him to Zimbabwe.Janet Marimo (28) was charged with human trafficking when she appeared before…

Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Baby snatched by baboon survives after brave mum chases after animal

A mother has told how she chased after a baboon and forced it to give up its unusual prey - her 18-month-old son.Petronella Moyo was doing cleaning her house in West Nicholson on November 16 when the baboon sneaked in and snatched her son…

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Woman connives with new lover to kill own baby

HOW rare is filicide, the death of a child at the hands of a parent?And what would drive a mother to kill her newborn? The killing of a child by its parent is not as rare as you might think.According to research a startling pattern of…

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Manhunt for baby dumper

Police in Gweru have launched a manhunt for a woman who dumped her newly born baby at Bata New Stands.On twitter, Police confirmed the incident which occurred on 18 June, 2023."Police in Gweru are appealing for information which may assist…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Johnson and Johnson's baby powder causes cancer?

ZIMBABWE's health ministry has banned the use of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder over allegations that it causes cancer.In a letter seen by NewZimbabwe.com written to all provincial medical directors, health perm sec Jasper Chimedza said…

Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Woman refuses to breastfeed baby in protest punishing cheating hubby

A cheeky Concession man bashed his wife for refusing to breastfeed their child in a bid to punish the cheating hubby.Prudence Kazembe pleaded guilty to the charge before Concession magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware yesterday.The matter was…

Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman poisons 7-month-old-baby

POLICE in Mberengwa, Midlands Province have arrested a 19-year-old woman for allegedly poisoning her 7-month-old baby.Felistus Mpofu of Village Shumba under Chief Mposi in Mberengwa was picked up by police details and is assisting them…

Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 15:02hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Man 'kidnaps' baby during car hijack

A HARARE man has been charged with theft and kidnapping after he stole a vehicle which had a child on board.Kudakwashe Lee Moyo (21) was yesterday remanded in custody to today, when he appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi.It is…

Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo police rescue 2 abandoned babies amid 'baby-dumping' spike

Police in Bulawayo rescued two babies found dumped at two locations in the city.Police said both tots, thought to be just two weeks old, have been hospitalised.In the first incident on November 12, police were called to Matshobane suburb…

Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

SA baby powder recalled over traces of cancer-causing asbestos

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has recalled batches of South African-produced Purity Essentials baby powder after traces of cancer-causing asbestos were detected.The recall includes the 100g, 200g and 400g packs of this powder and…

Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Woman uses borrowed baby to claim US$1 800 from ex

IN a matter that left the Gweru magistrate court dumbfounded, a Senga woman allegedly borrowed a baby from her friend, which she used to claim US$1 800 from her ex-husband.This was heard when Naume Chitsa of Senga suburb in Gweru appeared…

Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Shock as negligence by hospital staff leads to baby's leg amputation

AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born.Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights reported that Tiny…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 08:43hrs | 31 | by Stephen Jakes

Woman caught stealing baby from clinic 'wanted its head for a customer'

A woman sneaked into the maternity ward of a clinic in Epworth, Harare, before kidnapping a new-born baby, police said on Thursday.The woman was intercepted by an alert guard before she could leave the grounds of the Epworth Local Board…

Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 13:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Baby pops out of a burst sewer

IN a suspected case of infanticide, a baby was on Saturday found dead in a burst sewer at Lobengula Primary School, police have confirmed.Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident.The baby boy's body…

Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 18:10hrs | | 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 Court in Gauteng province.Wendy Tapiwa…

Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 16:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean woman kidnaps baby in Botswana, arrested

POLICE have arrested a Zimbabwean woman suspected to be the kidnapper of a four- week- old baby Karabo Chiponye stolen on the streets of Francistown last week.The alleged kidnapper, Monicah Jarija was nabbed after her friends who had never…

Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 13:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Police dismiss baby death reports

POLICE yesterday dismissed social media reports that a police officer based in Harare killed a nine-month-old baby with a truncheon while enforcing the lockdown measures in the city centre on Monday.In a statement, national police…

Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Baby was not killed and was not hit by a baton stick, claims police

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of the social media post titled 'Police Officer strikes, kills little baby with baton in Harare. The public is advised that comprehensive investigations conducted by the police command has…

Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 09:49hrs | | by P Nyathi

Mnangagwa's riot police bashes 11-month baby

POLICE in riot gear on Saturday accidentally struck a baby with a truncheon in Chiredzi barely two days after the world commemorated Human Rights Day on Thursday last week.The 11-month-old baby was struck by the police while strapped on…

Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Prophet 'kidnaps' baby for prayer session

A GWANDA self-proclaimed prophet has been arrested for allegedly kidnapping his neighbour's two-month-old baby and using him for prayer sessions. Charlton Nyamande (23) of Colleen Bawn was not asked to plead when he appeared before Gwanda…

Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mum flushes baby down the toilet

A Chitungwiza woman has been ordered to perform 420 hours of community service for flushing her newborn baby down the toilet system. Letwin Jeyi (18) was convicted of infanticide by Chitungwiza magistrate Mrs Winfilder Tiatara. Mrs Tiafara…

Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Armed robbers choke baby

FIVE robbers armed with a pistol and iron bars allegedly pretended to be police officers, handcuffed a woman who was breastfeeding and put her in leg irons before choking her baby while demanding cash in Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb…

Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Olinda and Tytan welcome new born baby

UNITED KINGDOM based Zimbabwean businesswoman and socialite, Olinda Chapel and husband Tytan Monday welcomed their new born child at John Radcliffe hospital.The couple tied the knot in March last year and recently celebrated their baby…

Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe

Man tries to cook baby

An 18-year-old man from Chibuku village under Chief Nhema took his three-weeks-old baby and tried to shove him into a boiling three-legged pot but failed because the pot was full of pumpkins and mealies, TellZim News reported.Masvingo…

Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 10:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sir Wicknell welcomes baby No. 2

Controversial Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo, affectionately known as Sir Wicknell by his legion of fans, last Friday welcomed baby number two and this time it is a girl.The business mogul, who is married to Sonja Madzikanda,welcomed…

Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Roki beds baby mama

After 11 years of living separate lives Rockford Josphat is back in bed with his baby mama Amanda Naude. Roki revealed that he had reconciled with his baby mama after the two had separated due to "circumstances"."Love will always win, we…

Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 17:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Baby girl for Kirsty Coventry

Expecting mother and Zimbabwe Sports minister Kirsty Coventry, on Friday gave the biggest hint yet that the country could be warming up to another lady swimming sensation.The swimming legend let the cat out of the bag during the Special…

Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 11:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Baby mama threatens to bewitch ex's wife

A VAINONA woman is living in fear of her husband's baby mama whom she accuses of consulting witch-doctors to bewitch her.This came to light at the Harare civil court where Viola Mawara was seeking a protection order against Chantel Tapera…

Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 22:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Pre-term baby discharged as doctorsâ€™ strike continues

A MABVUKU family has come face to face with the grim reality of the doctors' strike after their premature baby, born at 24 weeks and weighing just over 1,4kg, was discharged on Monday by Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital staffers, who cited…

Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Baby on man's back catches Mnangagwa's attention

First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa is looking for a couple who feature in a video that has gone viral showing a man being publicly ridiculed for carrying a baby on his back. The video has sparked a heated social media debate. A majority of…

Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Pregnant woman wants to divorce after discovering what hubby wants to name baby

A pregnant woman is considering divorcing her husband after discovering what he wants to call their unborn baby. The 23-year-old is seven months pregnant with the couple's first child, but they are struggling to agree on a name. Her…

Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mystery baby death: Nurses demand DNA tests

NURSES involved in the Victoria Falls Hospital mysterious baby death have called for DNA tests to be urgently conducted as they deny the baby swopping allegations raised against them by the infant's parents.The incident, which has since…

Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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