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Harare woman fined for cyberbullying

A Harare woman has been fined US$120 after being convicted of cyberbullying her neighbour, whom she accused of being a prostitute and a husband-snatcher in a text message.Media Mashiri was found guilty by Harare provincial magistrate Mr Ga…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:03hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

SDC chairperson convicted of cyberbullying headmistress

A former School Development Committee (SDC) chairperson at Chinotimba Primary School in Victoria Falls has been convicted and sentenced to 10 months' imprisonment for cyberbullying the school's headmistress earlier this year.Bhekimpilo Tsh…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 08:59hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt vows to stamp out cyberbullying

The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has issued a stern warning to individuals engaging in cyberbullying, emphasizing that perpetrators risk prosecution under the country's laws.Cyberbullying, describ…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:41hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean medical doctor convicted of cyberbullying

Specialist neurologist Lennon Tonderai Gwaunza has been convicted of contravening the Data Protection Act after being found guilty of falsely claiming that another neurologist, Dr. Andrew Mataruse, was unqualified to practice neurology.Har…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 20:06hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bullying other parties

The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of using its muscle to gain political dominance in Zimbabwe.In a paper unpacking the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA) titled; NERA, The Genesis MDC presid…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bullying rejected

While the government in Harare has been diligently working to address the chaos surrounding the general elections, the Sadc region remains steadfast in its scrutiny of Zimbabwe's problematic polls, which were marred by numerous significant…

Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 09:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Varakashi leader denies cyberbullying claims

JONES Musara, leader of Zanu-PF-aligned Twitter brigade Varakashi has refuted claims his grouping is responsible for cases of online bullying and claimed they are in fact, victims.He was speaking at a meeting organised by 4H Zimbabwe meant…

Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira in cyber-bullying storm

PRESIDENT of the Chief's Council, Fortune Charumbira, has been reported to the police for cyber-bullying after he allegedly fabricated a WhatsApp chat history to downplay his sexual assault case.Charumbira, who is also the Pan-African Parl…

Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa slams bullying in schools

THERE is no place for bullying at the country's schools and parents must take a leading role to ensure their children respect fellow students at learning institutions, President Mnangagwa said.This comes as the country has recorded an incr…

Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bullying leads to suicide

AGONY, grief, pain, anguish, sadness and anger aptly describe how the Saudan family in Bulawayo is feeling following the death of their 15-year-old son Jayden who committed suicide after complaining of bullying at his school.Jayden who was…

Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Woman confesses to sex with son

A woman allegedly confessed that she had sex with her son after her husband allegedly stumbled upon her underwear in their son's bedroom.Sifelani Moyo had been married to Media Hoboya for 18 years and they had been staying together at Redb…

Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Tycoon arrested for cyberbullying

REVENGE gone horribly wrong!In a nasty turn of events, a Harare businessman has been arrested after he recorded an audio and video clip which went viral on various social media platforms in which he was harassing and threatening a Bulawayo…

Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Cyberbullying haunts female politicians

ELECTORAL watchdogs and women's rights groups have cited cyberbullying as a major factor discouraging women from actively participating in politics.Addressing delegates at an election sensitisation workshop in Harare on Tuesday, Zimbabwe E…

Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

School bullying mirrors broken society

A FEW days ago, a video of Waddilove High School pupils beating a fellow pupil for not wearing a mask caused an uproar on social media.It was heartbreaking for many parents and guardians to watch as the boy was pummelled while he lay defen…

Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:04hrs | 3 | by Phyllis Mbanje

Let's end bullying in our schools

THE video of Waddilove High school students bullying another for not wearing a mask was heartrending.This incident shows that bullying is a major problem in our schools and that the problem is far from over. Bullying at school is a phenome…

Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Having endured bullying and sexual abuse in my childhood, Zimbabweans shouldn't tolerate any more bullying and brutality by regi

This is arguably the most traumatic, painful, and difficult article that I have ever penned in my entire 31 years of social justice activism through media writings - having embarked on this long and treacherous journey at the tender age of…

Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 13:40hrs | 29 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

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