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Harare robbery ring busted
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested five individuals suspected of being behind a series of high-profile armed robberies in Harare, including a major heist at Dinwoo Investments where US$30...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Rugby returns to Bulawayo
Rugby made a glorious return to the iconic Hartsfield Grounds in Bulawayo on Saturday, marking a revival of the city's rich rugby heritage with Zimbabwe A's emphatic 80-6 victory over a Bulawayo Selec...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe policemen acquitted of killing armed robbery suspect
Five Bulawayo police officers - Herbert Kanyinji, Bornwell Mahachi, Amiga Shumba, Norge Rapayi, and Mbekezeli Bhebhe - have been acquitted by the High Court of charges related to the death of a suspec...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:46hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in soup over gold ore
Shamva based illegal miner Bornwell Mnangagwa is in trouble after he allegedly stole kilograms of gold ore at a mine in Shamva.The 24-y...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 19:33hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bus stoner in court
A Binga man who stoned a Stallion Cruise Bus last week was dragged to Hwange Magistrates court on Friday.Washington Mungombe (24) plead...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 22:49hrs | | by Peter Matuka
Passenger stones bus over $1
Police in Matabeleland North have arrested a man from Nzovunde area under Chief Saba in Binga for allegedly stoning a Stallion Cruise bus window yesterdayAccording to police Washington Mungomb...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 12:34hrs | 9 | by Peter Matuka
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 11 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man knifed to death in fight over 'powers' of a sangoma
An argument over the prowess of traditional healers turned bloody as a fight broke out between two Nkayi men leading to a fatal stabbing.Melinkosi Ndlovu who was aged 32 at the time, of Koto v...Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-convict arrested for killing rival suitor
AN ex-convict has been nabbed in connection with the killing of a Bulawayo man in an alleged love triangle last week.Malcom Wilson Martin (44) of Queens Park West suburb and Bonakele Tshabalal...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZRU releases Sables provisional squad
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) has released an enlarged provisional Sables' squad, which also incorporates the Goshawks squad, that will do battle in the Currie Cup tournament in South Africa next mon...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA-bred Mafura set for Sables debut
EXPLOSIVE Pumas utility back Tapiwa Mafura is finally set to make his debut for Zimbabwe's national rugby team after his inclusion in the Sables squad ahead of the upcoming Quadrangular Series to be p...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dawson names his Sables
ZIMBABWE Sables team manager Jason Maritz has announced a 27-man squad for next month's quadrangular rugby tournament that will also feature Kenya, Namibia and Brazil.The tournament – slated...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Row over Shiri estate
THE family of late national hero and Cabinet minister Perrance Shiri has questioned the authenticity of documents used by the Master of the High Court Eldard Mutasa to handle his vast empire.A...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Buttock spanking man assaulted
A VICTORIA Falls man, who beat up a stranger that had spanked his girlfriend's buttocks, has been sentenced to nine months in prison for assault.Bornwell Sibanda and his girlfriend, whose deta...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 18:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZRU names star studded Sables squad
THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) have started preparations for the sports resumption announcing an expanded squad in preparation for the qualifiers for Olympic Games and the 2023 World Cup qualifiers....Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man fights for life after assault over goats
A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Kamativi in Hwange district is battling for life in hospital after a neighbour assaulted him with a metal bar in a fight over goats that strayed into a maize field.Mr Bo...Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Jilted husband threatens to axe wife's lover
Jerry Sibanda of Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo is living in fear after a man who accused him of having a sexual affair with his wife confronted him at his home and threatened to kill him.Sib...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Machete murder at Bulawayo nightclub
A gold panner (17) from Cowdray Park suburb was brutally hacked to death with a machete at a night club in Bulawayo. Bornwell Ndlovu allegedly attacked Talent Sibanda with the machete a few me...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teenage brothers terrorise residents
POLICE intelligence officers in Dangamvura have arrested four suspects - two of them teenagers - for allegedly committing a series of burglary cases in which they stole household appliances valued at ...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court orders arrest of man who fathered a child with a 15-year-old
A court has ordered the arrest of a man who fathered a child with a 15-year-old - 10 years after she had the child.Sindiso Mzizi (25) from Tshabalala suburb told a court during mitigation that...Published: 26 May 2018 at 14:32hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Jonathan Moyo exposes Charamba's secret past
Jonathan Moyo promised to post online a comprehensive thread revealing details about George Charamba (author of UNDER THE EAVES) and other hitherto unknown details about him.Below are posts do...Published: 21 May 2018 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe: From Hero to Zero
The older generation will recall that in the early part of his leadership of Zimbabwe, former president Robert Mugabe routinely held press conferences in the Airport VIP lounge both when leaving...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 16:19hrs | | by Desmond Kumbuka
'Chief' Gumede issues a strongly worded statement against his detractors
UKUQONDISA NGOKUGCOTSHWA KWENDUNA U ALBERT ZWELIBANZI GUMEDE Mina yimi iNduna uAlbert Zwelibanzi Gumede bengithanda ukwazisa labo abangaziyo ngale indab...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 08:56hrs | | by Chief Zwelibanzi Gumede
Jonathan Moyo: How one nutty professor nutted Zim media (Part One)
Many people talk of the gift that kept on giving. Its a good thing. But, in Zimbabwe, for journalism and journalists, Professor Jonathan Moyo was not good at all. Far...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 18:17hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa
DJ assaulted over music
A DJ at a bar at Empumalanga in Hwange was seriously assaulted by a reveler after he refused to play the music of Winky D.The assailant was later arrested following the assault and dragg...Published: 12 Dec 2016 at 04:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
The West looted our diamonds, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I know most of you were shocked by my revelations last week of the value of the diamonds that were wantonly looted from o...Published: 10 Mar 2016 at 15:10hrs | | by CZ
Zimbabwean pensioners in abject poverty
Being a Pensioner in Zimbabwe has now become a curse, as many Zimbabwean pensioners are struggling to put food on their tables on a daily basis owing to their monthly payouts, which are practically un...Published: 18 Oct 2015 at 11:17hrs | | by Chris Tabvura
Man in trouble for stealing dogs
A MAN from Ntepe area in Gwanda is in trouble after he went to Makhaphela Farm at Khaynyama area in Filabusi and stole two dogs.Bornwell Ndlovu (24) pleaded guilty to the charge of stock theft...Published: 26 Sep 2015 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Refugees turn to Ethiopia for safety and asylum
Country now hosts the largest number of refugees in AfricaAs a 17-year-old boy, James Gaw Tot fled war in South Sudan to the safety of Ethiopia. Little...Published: 07 May 2015 at 06:46hrs | | by Sulaiman Momodu
Refugees turn to Ethiopia for safety and asylum, Country now hosts the largest number of refugees in Africa
As a 17-year-old boy, James Gaw Tot fled war in South Sudan to the safety of Ethiopia. Little did he know he would call this country his home for the next 23 years. Today, still a refugee...Published: 06 May 2015 at 09:10hrs | | by Sulaiman Momodu
Man savages ex-wife with a beer bottle
A JEALOUS Victoria Falls man yesterday admitted he assaulted his ex-wife with a beer bottle after he found her with her sister's boyfriend.Bornwell Sibanda (23) of Chinotimba suburb pleaded gu...Published: 08 Apr 2015 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Cop rapes mentally-ill woman'
A 23-year-old policeman from the Police Protection Unit allegedly raped a mentally-challenged woman in the Avenues area whom he had "arrested" for loitering.Bornwell Mudunda, who was donning h...Published: 29 Jan 2015 at 07:00hrs | | by Court Reporter
Bus driver jailed for using dead brother's licence
A DRIVER employed by CAG Traveller Coaches plying the Binga-Bulawayo route has been slapped with a 24 months effective jail term for fraudulently using his late brother's driver's licence....Published: 23 Aug 2014 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bornwell Chakaodza memorial lecture series statement
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe 0n Tuesday held the 3rd Annual Bornwell Chakaodza Memorial Lecture as part of the 2014 World Press Freedom Day Commemorations.The memorial lecture was d...Published: 07 May 2014 at 11:50hrs | | by VMCZ
VMCZ express its heartfelt condolences to the Bango family
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) Board wishes to express its heartfelt condolences to the Bango family and the nation at large on the untimely death of veteran journalist, Mr William...Published: 26 Feb 2014 at 14:01hrs | | by A. Muchadehama
New diamond deposits found in Zimbabwe
MUTARE-based miner DTZ-OZGEO (Pvt) Limited (DTZ-OZGEO) says it has found conglomerate deposits capable of producing 2,5 million carats of top quality diamonds in the province's Chimanimani area....Published: 13 Dec 2013 at 10:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former Zinwa employee jailed 90 months for fraud
A 49-year-old man employed as a credit controller at the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) Gweru offices was yesterday jailed to 90 months for defrauding several schools after masquerading as ...Published: 16 Nov 2013 at 05:16hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors stun Chipolopolo
Zambia 0 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe qualified for the 2014 African Nations Championship (Chan) after a sensational second leg 1-0 victory over Zambia at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium on Saturday....Published: 25 Aug 2013 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries candidates list (2013)
ZANU PF LIST OF RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR THE 2013 HARMONISED ELECTIONSMASVINGO...Published: 21 Jun 2013 at 13:41hrs | 88 | by Staff Reporter
Cops kidnappers get bail
THREE members of a kombi crew who recently allegedly kidnapped two Bulawayo cops at knife-point and dumped them in a bush in the western suburbs have been granted $100 bail each.Fani Mpofu (26...Published: 29 Apr 2013 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cris Chinaka appointed VMCZ Deputy Chairperson
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) board announced the appointment of Cris Chinaka to the position of Deputy Chairperson of the VMCZ Board with effect from 22 June 2012.Chinaka rep...Published: 22 Jun 2012 at 10:31hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Eighteen villagers arrested for fatally assaulting a man accused of offering food to a thief
Eighteen villagers in the Machindu area of Chiredzi have been arrested for fatally assaulting a man they accused of offering food to a suspected cattle rustler.Masvingo acting provincial poli...Published: 03 Jun 2012 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man dies at all-night prayer
What started as an all-night prayer for a 21-year old ended in sorrow after he tragically fell on a hilltop and died.Bornwell Muchabaiwa of Kuwadzana, Harare, teamed up with his friends for a...Published: 11 May 2012 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Union of Journalists commemorates World Press Freedom Day
The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists has marked the commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day amid concerns over the decreasing numbers of female journalists in major newsrooms.Issues to do w...Published: 03 May 2012 at 14:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bornwell Chakaodza Memorial Lecture Held
The inaugural Bornwell Chakaodza Memorial lecture was held in Harare on Wednesday, 02 May 2012, with the main presenter, William Bango, accusing Zimbabwe's leaders of reneging on their promise f...Published: 03 May 2012 at 13:58hrs | | by VMCZ
VMCZ to hold inaugural Bornwell Chakaodza memorial lecture in May
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with MISA-Zimbabwe, will hold the inaugural Bornwell Chakaodza Memorial Lecture at the Ambassador Hotel, Rainbow Room on Wednesday 02, May 2...Published: 25 Apr 2012 at 08:14hrs | | by L Dube
Morgan Tsvangirai's statement to the Press
Good afternoon members of the press and I welcome you to this edition of the Prime Minister's Press Day.Firstly, I wish to commiserate with your fraternity at the sad loss of three of your col...Published: 04 Apr 2012 at 12:22hrs | | by Morgan Richard Tsvangirai
Morgan Tsvangirai's statement to the press
Good morning members of the press and welcome to the Prime Minister's monthly press day.I have said before that my office believes that Government is not a secretive cult movement. We starte...Published: 24 Feb 2012 at 12:15hrs | | by Morgan Tsvangirai
Tsvangirai's condolence message on the death of Bornwell Chakaodza
It is with deep sadness that I learnt of the passing on of veteran journalist Bornwell Chakaodza. Chakaodza spent decades in the journalism trenches from his days at the Ministry of informati...Published: 03 Feb 2012 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Morgan Tsvangirai
Bornwell Chakaodza has died
Former Herald editor and columnist for The Financial Gazette, Bornwell Chakaodza has died.Chakaodza, who is also a former Director of Information died on Wednesday morning at St Annes Hospital...Published: 01 Feb 2012 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
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