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Zimbabwe braces for heavy rains over Christmas
The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has issued a weather warning for widespread rains across Zimbabwe during the Christmas and Boxing Day holidays, urging the public to exercise caution, parti...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:19hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabs girlfriend in S.A, skips border to Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwean man based in Zamdela, Sasolburg Free State Province, South Africa, has appeared in court on allegations of fatally stabbing his girlfriend with a knife over a love text message.Te...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
101 die in holiday accidents
AT least 101 people have died while 534 others were injured in 1 487 road accidents recorded countrywide between December 15 and Friday last week.During the same period last year, 1 773 traffi...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man shot dead during confrontation with armed cops
An active member of the Police Constabulary (Policon) section stationed at ZRP Mkoba has been charged with murder after he opened fire on a rowdy man who reportedly created a scene on Boxing Day when ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:42hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Police record lower number of road accidents
The number of road traffic accidents that have occurred this year during the Christmas season is lower than those recorded last year, police have said.Last year, police recorded 1 480 road tra...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:32hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Police track, identify booze drinking minors
POLICE say they have identified two of the 10 minors who were caught on video on Christmas Day drinking beer in central Harare.In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Assistant ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
87 killed in Zimbabwe festive season traffic accidents
AT least 87 people have died while 424 others were injured in 1 194 road accidents that were recorded countrywide between December 15 and 26.Of the 1 194 road accidents, 60 were fatal....Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:29hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in last minute Christmas shopping
Errant bus crews and rogue operators yesterday took advantage of the high demand for passenger transport to illegally double fares as thousands of people around the country did last minute shopping ah...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:29hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Lee Ndlovu's goal ensures his non-league side continue FA CUP run
Boreham Wood have form for a giantkilling in this competition and were in the fourth-round draw for the second season running - but goalscorer Lee Ndlovu admitted the National League side were di...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Girl (17) gang raped in taxi
A teenager (17) from Mabvuku was allegedly raped by two armed men in a taxi in Marlborough on boxing day.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a case involving a girl who was raped b...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 10:39hrs | 4 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zimbabwe's bloody festive holiday claims 92
At least 92 people were killed in a total 1,285 road traffic accidents recorded in Zimbabwe between 15 and 26 December 2022, according to police Tuesday.Of the deaths recorded, 13 occurred on ...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
General Josiah Magama Tongogara foresaw his death, says Chiwenga
The legacy of the late iconic National Hero and Zanla commander General Josiah Magama Tongogara continues to live on with the nation yesterday commemorating the top Zanla military commander of the lib...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
December 27 is also a public holiday in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has a public holiday on 27 December 2022.This was confirmed through GN 2021-851 PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND PROHIBITION OF BUSINESS ACT FOR 2022, published Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage ...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 16:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Habitual robber, journalist arrested
One of the country's notorious armed robbers, Clever Mununudzi Nengomasha, was shot and seriously injured following a skirmish with police in Harare, leading to the recovery five guns and ammunition h...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Midlands police launch crime awareness campaigns
MIDLANDS police have launched crime awareness campaigns in the province following a surge in criminal activities during the festive season.Provincial police spokesperson Inspector ...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
77 killed in festive season accidents
A total of 77 people were killed countrywide between December 15 and 27 this year, a significant increase on the 66 who died during the same period last year when intercity travel was suspended under ...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:22hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Dry Xmas for Beitbridge residents
BEITBRIDGE residents have gone for days without water, including Christmas Day and Boxing Day, following an electrical fault at a pump station.The busy Beitbridge Border Post and Beitbridge Di...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Aston Villa, ZIFA strike deal
ENGLISH Premiership football side Aston Villa have struck a deal with Zifa which could see midfielder Marvelous Nakamba missing the Warriors training camp at home and possibly flying directly to Camer...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Bad state of roads biggest cause of accidents'
THIS year's festive season recorded more road traffic accidents (RTAs) mostly due to human error, as compared to the 2019 - 2020 season, statistics released by the police reveal.According to t...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
102 killed, 398 injured in holiday accidents
AT least 102 people died, while 398 others were injured in the 1 546 road accidents that occurred during the festive season mainly due to recklessness and speeding, police have said.National p...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
A bad-bye to a bad year
Arsenal's emphatic win over Chelsea at the Emirates stadium on Boxing day lifted my spirits in a tenuous and gloomy year in which the despondent people of this country were boxed down mainly by the tw...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:08hrs | 2 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Man dies after police raided a nightclub
A GRIEF-STRICKEN family is demanding justice after a relative died in custody in Murewa on Boxing Day following a police dog bite outside a nightclub, although a police statement to this publication s...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 15:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Toddler injured by exploding fuse
A five-year-old Kwekwe boy was seriously injured after a fuse he had picked up before putting it in a fire, exploded in his right hand. The boy, who is a son of a police officer, is admitted t...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police revoke churches gathering permission
POLICE have revoked the permission which had been granted to churches intending to hold crossover gatherings into the New Year saying every other gatherings including the use of fire crackers, skiddin...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
More girls raped on Christmas, claims police
SEVERAL girls were raped in separate incidents countrywide while they were celebrating Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays at parties and gatherings. Police expressed concern over such cases...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Blessings Chidakwa
18 died in holiday accidents
Eighteen people were killed, while 73 others were injured in 147 road accidents on Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays. During the same period last year, 17 were killed, while 174 others were injure...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Subdued Christmas for Plumtree
RESIDENTS of Plumtree who are used to thronging popular hangouts on Christmas Day experienced subdued celebrations this year due to a number of factors.Traditionally, residents celebrate the d...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chasi, Ray Vines square off
ALL is set for the much hyped boxing match between former minister Fortune Chasi and comedian Ray Vines at HICC.The match, dubbed "Mukukuzvi versus Chibabest", will be held on Boxing Day and w...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Fortune Chasi's fight to be held on Boxing Day
Twenty-year-old online comedy sensation Melusi Chiripowako, affectionately known as Ray Vines, is set to take former Minister of Energy and Power Development, Fortune Chasi, in a boxing ring as part o...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
South African firm injects R55 billion into Lupane gas
A SOUTH African mining firm Tumagole Consortium says it is committed to investing R55 billion into the Coal-Bed Methane mining project in Lupane. Tumagole Consortium officials, who were led by...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 23:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Falcon Gold closed
GOVERNMENT has ordered Falcon Gold Mining Company in Shurugwi and other mining concerns within its proximity to immediately cease operations as a safety measure following the collapse of Wanderer Mine...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Bodies found floating in dams
TWO bodies were found floating in dams in Bulawayo and Umguza on Thursday, one of which is suspected to have been dumped in one of the water bodies after a brutal murder. The body of an uniden...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Boxing Day road accidents toll drops to 9
The Boxing Day road accident death toll dropped to nine this year from the 16 last year. However, more accidents were recorded this year compared to last year. National Police spokesperson Sen...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 14:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Mugabe seized my book on Tongogara's death'
FORMER President Robert Mugabe confiscated a book written by now Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri, detailing the circumstances surrounding the death of the late Zimbabwe National Liberation Army (Zan...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 08:36hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Rival suitor fatally stabbed
A rival suitor fatally stabbed a Beitbridge man on Christmas Eve at Nuli Business Centre following a misunderstanding. The suspect is still at large and police are yet to release the name of t...Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 23:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Businessman hangs himself over braai venue
A PROMINENT businessman and mechanic from Gwanda allegedly hanged himself following an argument with his wife over where they should hold a Christmas Day braai. Wilson Shane Murdochn (38) of 2...Published: 29 Dec 2017 at 08:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Break-in at Oppah Muchinguri offices
Unknown intruders broke into offices belonging to the Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri during the night over the weekend. The offices are housed at Ka...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 21:13hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
15 die in Boxing Day accidents, death toll up by 200% from 2016
THE Boxing Day holiday road accident death toll has increased by 200 percent this year to 15, from five last year.National police spokesperson Chief Superintendent Paul Nyathi yesterday said s...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tears of joy at Macheso show
The king of Sungura Alick Macheso aka baba Shero showed his generosity to many job seekers as he gave them a chance to show case their talent at a family show held at the elite Extra Mile Leisure Spot...Published: 27 Dec 2017 at 14:48hrs | 16 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chihuri ran ZRP as Mugabe did with Zanu-PF
Norton member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has said the retired Commissioner General of Police, Dr Augustine Chihuri run the police force the same way as former president Robert Mugabe did with ZANU-PF....Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 16:45hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
WATCH: Sex workers fight at Macheso Christmas Eve show
There was a serious exchange of blows by commercial sex workers at Alick Macheso's Christmas Eve show at 007 Glendale.The Red Cross ambassador Macheso had to stop play for about 30 minutes pre...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 12:53hrs | 22 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Christmas without Mugabe in State House. Meet me in Chimanimani
I had everything that I required for an unexpected voyage to green terrestrial ecstasy with me: a bag full of clothes, one sizzling hot music CD and plenty of passion for life. I left Harare at ten o'...Published: 08 Dec 2017 at 09:02hrs | 5 | by Tafi Mhaka
Zimbabwean man left dying on a bus in Scotland
A Zimbabwean was left dying on a bus in Scotland for five hours after he suffered a heart attack.No-one helped Gavin Wudinge despite two driver changes and many people coming in and out of...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 11:29hrs | 6 | by DailyRecord
Mobile operators trigger backlash
MOBILE network operators (MNOs) yesterday triggered a backlash when they announced a sharp increase in voice call and data service charges with immediate effect.The mobile service provider...Published: 12 Jan 2017 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Supa Mandiwanzira breaks silence on data tarrifs increase
INFORMATION, Communication Technology and Postal Services minister Supa Mandiwanzira has broken his silence on the data tarrifs increase debacle which was first implemented by Econet yesterday after a...Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 15:35hrs | | by Divine Dube
Wife of deceased thanks Zimbabwean community
The wife of late Shadreck Rukweza, who passed away on Boxing day in Birmingham, UK, has thanked the Zimbabwean community for their support.According to Sibongumusa Moyo-Rukweza, her husband su...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 00:12hrs | 6 | by Moyo Roy
Facebook group raises over £1000 towards funeral of member's husband
A Facebook Group 'QOKI, ZiNdlovukazi Manina Amahle' has raised just over £1000 towards the funeral of the husband of one of the members, Sibongumusa Moyo Rukweza.Shadreck Rukweza passed a...Published: 03 Jan 2017 at 13:44hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Five Warriors dropped
Five players who were part of the provisional 31 squad has been chopped a day before the the final team is announced.Ronald Chitiyo, Tendai Ndlovu, Liberty Chakoroma,Talent Chawapiwa and Tafad...Published: 03 Jan 2017 at 13:38hrs | | by Alice Dube
Sex workers wipe cheating client
A daring man in Harare who had developed a habit of not pay hookers for sex got a thorough lashing from three ladies of the night.The un-indentified man's antic backfired when his voice ga...Published: 03 Jan 2017 at 13:23hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Woman bakes marijuana laced cakes, arrested
A Harare woman, Nyasha Natasha Muronda aged 31 got herself in trouble with the law after she was arrested for baking cakes laced with marijuana.She was picked up on Boxing Day at her house wit...Published: 30 Dec 2016 at 13:32hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
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