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Woman (44) rapes visually impaired man (27) in the garden
A Mazowe woman is in soup after she allegedly force marched a visually impaired man and raped him in the garden.The matter came to light at Bindura regional court yesterday, where Fatima Kamup...Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1908 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Too old to die? 122-year-old Sekuru Banda denied funeral cover due to age
He has lived through the colonial era, both World Wars, and multiple global pandemics - yet for 122-year-old Sekuru Anuloisa Banda, a peaceful farewell remains an uncertain privilege.Yes, you ...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:56hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
Hubby axes cheating wife, drinks poison
A 42-year-old Bindura man allegedly failed to control his temper and axed his wife on the hand after he discovered her cheating habits.The matter came to light at Bindura magistrate courts yes...Published: 08 May 2025 at 15:55hrs | 1102 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man (52) rapes minor (14) in garden
A 52-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin man is in trouble after he allegedly dragged 14-year old girl in the garden and raped her once without protection.David Mushure of Kandeya village, Mount Darwin, app...Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:05hrs | 441 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
NetOne champions cleaner Zimbabwe, partners with Harare City
The streets of Harare were alive with action early Friday morning as hundreds of NetOne and Harare City workers came together, brooms in hand, to answer President Mnangagwa's call for a cleaner nation...Published: 03 May 2025 at 12:42hrs | 340 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Notorious armed robbers denied bail
Three suspects linked to a spate of armed robberies targeting businesses and service stations across the country were denied bail when they appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court last Friday....Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:16hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Man kills ex-wife in child custody row
A 31-year-old man from Mabvuku, Prince Ndambi, appeared in court on Saturday facing charges of murder after allegedly killing his ex-wife, Constance Tsitsi Chirwa, in a violent dispute over the custod...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:42hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for killing ex-wife
A 31-year-old man from Mabvuku, Prince Ndambi, appeared in court on Saturday, facing charges of murdering his former wife, Constance Tsitsi Chirwa, in a tragic dispute over child custody.Accor...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Zimra in tax compliance drive
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has introduced a series of taxpayer self-service kiosks across the country in a bid to simplify and improve the tax compliance process for individuals and busine...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:29hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ walks the talk on ZiG'
Zimbabwe's efforts to stabilise its currency and foster price stability are showing significant progress, with foreign currency reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) surpassing US$600 million, sign...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:20hrs | 3710 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves surge as ZiG gains stability
Zimbabwe's efforts to stabilise its local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), have begun yielding tangible results, with the country's foreign currency reserves exceeding US$600 million, the Reserve Ba...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 12:23hrs | 10290 | by Staff reporter
ZanuPF's interference in Matabeleland traditional and cultural activities spark vitriol
THE spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu F to always mindle in the cultural and traditional activities conducted in Matabeleland has sparked vitriol from t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 662 | by Stephen Jakes
New Ziana journalist dies suddenly at work
The media fraternity in Zimbabwe is mourning the sudden and tragic death of senior New Ziana journalist Hebert Mutugwi, who collapsed and died at work around noon today. He was 58.Mutugwi, a r...Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:20hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
Bindura man tries to kill mother-in-law
A 49-year-old Bindura man has been sentenced to five years in prison for the attempted murder of his mother-in-law, following an incident that occurred on January 1. Brian Mawadza, from Chihuri Compou...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:39hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Man attempts to kill mother-in-law
A 49-YEAR-OLD Bindura man was convinced that crime does not pay after he was jailed for attempted murder on Friday.Brian Mawadza of Chihuri compound in Bindura was slapped with a five-year jai...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:39hrs | 498 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Notorious Chiweshe Thief Jailed for 11 Years
A notorious thief from Chiweshe who went on a rampage, breaking into homes and stealing various items, has been convicted by a Bindura magistrate.George Marisa (23), of Chedu Village, was sent...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 15:31hrs | 224 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mzilikazi win Bulawayo inter-district competition
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province concluded a thrilling Baker's Inn National Association of Secondary School Heads Inter-District Athletics Championships at White City Stadium on Friday, showcasing excep...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial rapist gets 111 years in jail
A 38-year-old man from Chakondora village in Shamva has been sentenced to 111 years in prison after being convicted of raping six women and robbing villagers in Mt Darwin and Madziwa two years ago....Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:08hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Rapist, robber jailed 111 years
A notorious Madziwa-based rapist and robber was sentenced to an effective 111 years behind bars by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano.Luckmore Mazambani (38) was convicted of nine coun...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 10:05hrs | 572 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Man stabs neighbour over snooker
A 31-year-old man from Chiweshe has been sentenced to five years in prison after he allegedly stabbed his neighbor for mocking him following a snooker match.Clive Kamudyariwa appeared before B...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:19hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Teen kills stepfather over $3
A Bindura-based 18-year-old man is in trouble after he allegedly murdered his stepfather, whom he accused of stealing his $3.Felix Murambirira, of Ledbury Farm, Bindura, appeared at the Bindur...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 21:14hrs | 1111 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man stabs neighbour during dispute
A 31-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man is in trouble after he stabbed his neighbour who celebrated his loss in a snookermatch.Clive Kamudyariwa was sentenced to five years for attempting to kill Innoc...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 21:04hrs | 1051 | by Simbarashe Sithole
TIMB stops contracting tobacco floor's operations
Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has ordered Bindura contract floor to stop operations in Mvurwi after the local council gave them a community ...Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 19:57hrs | 549 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Cyanide spill forces Ran Mine shutdown, residents warned
Ran Mine, Bindura has been ordered by the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) to shutdown after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of cyanide in water sources following a spill from the mine's ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 15:03hrs | 1225 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Man kills 'cheating' wife after busting her with lover
Police in Mashonaland Central province have arrested a Bindura man for allegedly murdering his wife after catching her in a compromising position with another man suspected to be her lover.Zim...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:51hrs | 2416 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier (27) attempts to rape ZRP Assistant Commissioner (63)
A Bindura based ex-soldier Kudakwashe Chide Madzivanzira was arraigned before Bindura magistrates courts today.The 27-year-old Madzivan...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 17:21hrs | 3716 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Wedza man axes colleague over gold dispute
A 28-YEAR-OLD Wedza man was arraigned at Bindura magistrates courts yesterday after he axed his friend in Mazowe over a gold dispute.Denford Gambiza was sentenced to five years in jail by Bind...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 15:06hrs | 684 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager bashes sex worker over $3 change
Short-time sex ended nasty after a Bindura teenager was convicted of assaulting a sex worker with a bottle after she failed to give him his $3 change.Mallon Muchopa (18) was convicted by Bindu...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 12:57hrs | 1477 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Man rapes minor in vegetable garden
A 38-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man was convicted of rape yesterday at Bindura magistrates courts.Romeo Nzvimbo was sentenced to 15 years in jail after he raped a 15-year-old girl in a vegetable garden...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 12:01hrs | 777 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe gold shaft collapse kills seven people
Police in Zimbabwe said on Monday that seven artisanal miners were killed in a disused gold shaft when it collapsed at the weekend.Few details were given on the circumstances of the collapse o...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:54hrs | 1610 | by Staff reporter
G40 haunts Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF is mulling a policy on social media to curb the influence of its exiled members in the looming battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession, it has emerged.The plan was disclo...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:29hrs | 1789 | by Staff reporter
15 dead as heavy rains ravage Zimbabwe
At least 15 people have died, and 785 households have been affected across Zimbabwe as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. The devastation, recorded since September ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe armed robbers target mines and businesses in series of heists
Authorities are investigating a string of armed robberies that have rocked various locations across Zimbabwe in recent days, with the most recent targeting a mine in Filabusi. Seven armed suspects sto...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Teacher (53) nabbed for sexual assault on schoolgirls
Chemhanza Primary School, Bindura teacher Leondus Murovanidze is in trouble after he allegedly fondled two primary school girls' buttocks who were sweeping at the school.The matter came to light y...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1238 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
'Weak' Chido to reach Zimbabwe on Tuesday
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced that Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to reach Zimbabwe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after it weakened upon making landfall in Mozambique...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:07hrs | 1618 | by Staff reporter
Sex-crazed overseer dismissed from Zaoga
A senior overseer of the ZAOGA FIF church, Joel Chinhema, has been dismissed from his post in Bindura following serious allegations of adultery, embezzlement of church funds, and sexual misconduct. Ch...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:13hrs | 2175 | by Staff reporter
Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas
In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Bindura University loses suit against Amtec
Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) has lost a lawsuit against Amtec Motors after the company failed to deliver a Nissan Urvan NV350 diesel minibus despite receiving US$65,000 from the univ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed 30 years for sucking men's private parts
A self-proclaimed Mount Darwin prophet has been sent to jail after he sucked nine different men's private parts in the name of exorcism.Shepherd Maribha (25) was jailed by Bindura regional mag...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 22:03hrs | 1324 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Teacher rapes form 1 girl
A 47-YEAR -OLD Primary school teacher is in trouble after he allegedly raped a form 1 schoolgirl in his car.Barnel Bharinell was dragge...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:00hrs | 523 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZRP collaborates with varsities to tackle modern policing challenges
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has partnered with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) to enhance the capacity of its officers in addressing emerging ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 16:33hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF MP in head on collision
Mount Darwin East Member of Parliament (MP) Dzidzai Butau was involved in a head-on collision yesterday near Bindura.Witnesses said Butau w...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:18hrs | 1372 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe govt plans to build new stadium in Mt Hampden
In a bid to address the country's long-standing sports infrastructure challenges, Zimbabwe's Cabinet has approved a plan to invite private sector investment for the development, refurbishment, and mai...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:06hrs | 16369 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland chief in legal trouble over abuse directed at woman
The national Council of Chiefs has been petitioned to act on an errant chief who was filmed verbally abusing a woman during a village court sitting.Chief Nyamaropa, of Shamva in Mashonaland Ce...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter
Supreme court upholds disqualification of Victoria Falls candidate
The Supreme Court has upheld a High Court decision disqualifying aspiring independent candidate Ephias Mambume from contesting in the Ward 1 by-election for Victoria Falls Municipality. The ruling eff...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:56hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Inmate escapes from Zimbabwe prison farm
A 26-year-old inmate, Evidence Litwayi, has escaped from Kingstone Prison Farm in Bindura, sparking a manhunt by authorities.Litwayi, from Manondo Village in Mt Darwin, was serving a 20-month ...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:39hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Miner leaves a broken knife in a colleague's eye
A jersey dispute between two illegal miners ended disastrously in Mazowe after Shadreck Delicious Mheremhere (23) stabbed his colleague Master Kamwendo (40) in the eye.The matter came to light...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 17:25hrs | 1047 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Armed robbers jailed 21 years
Four Rushinga based armed robbers were sentenced to 21 years in jail after robbing a school headmaster of his car before being involved in an accident wit...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 09:25hrs | 676 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ex-magistrate in court for using Dr Makamba's name to commit fraud
Former Bindura magistrate Edith Kakuruwo and her co-accused, Elvis Muzavazi, appeared at the Bindura Magistrates' Court facing charges of defrauding a businessman of over US$3,000 by allegedly misusin...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | 1580 | by Staff reporter
Mhona benefits from Mbudzi interchange looting spree
Zimbabwe's Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona has allegedly benefited from Mbudzi interchange looting spree and temporarily managed to evade public scrutiny through pre...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:42hrs | 17160 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
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