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Kuruneri's widow in legal battle to evict miners from farm
Paidamoyo Patience Kuruneri, widow of former Finance Minister Christopher Tichaona Kuruneri, is embroiled in a legal battle to evict two gold miners, Sipho Mlalazi and Thabani Ndlovu, from Ascotvale F...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:58hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Gutu North MP dies
Former Gutu North legislator Tichaona Madondo passed away on Friday at Westend Hospital in Harare, following complications from a head surgery he underwent last year. His nephew, Tarisai Mavetera, con...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 20:35hrs | 1448 | by Staf reporter
'ZANU PF is a party of vagabonds,' says party councillor
Mazowe ward 6 councillor, Shamie Sande (51) has lambasted and labelled ZANU-PF party members as vagabonds following his arrest for allegedly stealing 100 bags of fertilizer reserved under the Presiden...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1234 | by Paul Ndou
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3594 | by Moses Chibaya
5-year ban on Dynamos referee for match-fixing
Assistant referee Kudzanai Hiya has been handed a five-year ban and fined 100,000 Swiss francs (approximately US$116,650) after being found guilty of match manipulation and corruption in the Castle La...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:19hrs | 2902 | by Staff reporter
8 Harare councillors in trouble over abuse of office
The trial of eight Harare councillors accused of corruptly allocating 24 industrial stands to themselves resumed on Thursday, with the State presenting testimony from the council's acting town clerk, ...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:41hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
15 Zimbabweans who died in SA bus accident named
Zimbabwe's embassy in South Africa has released the names of 14 out of the 15 Zimbabweans who lost their lives in two separate accidents involving Mzansi Express and Tamuka cross-border buses. One vic...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:20hrs | 1730 | by Staff reporter
Trio fatally attacks friend with broken beer bottle
In Harare, three men fatally attacked their friend, Prosper Jonasi, by punching him indiscriminately and later stabbing him with a broken beer bottle. The incident occurred on July 4 at Cross ...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 15:18hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Rowdy Zanu-PF councillor sparks chaos
A dispute among Chinhoyi councillors over residential stand allocations erupted into public view after Zanu-PF Councillor Godknows Muzhandamuri reportedly seized a list of preferred stand numbers and ...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:24hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Man stoned over gold mine
A 37-year-old man from Zhombe is nursing wounds sustained when he was severely assaulted with stones and stabbed by Columbian knives until he fell unconscious in a dispute involving a gold mine....Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 22:16hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed in gold dispute
A 37-year-old resident of Zhombe in the Midlands province is currently battling for his life after being attacked by a group of four individuals wielding Columbia knives in a dispute over gold....Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Simba Bhora pips Dembare
Simba Bhora 1 - 0 DynamosSimba Bhora exhibited a dominant performance, securing a 1-0 victory over the formidable Dynamos, thus preserving their unbeaten streak at Wadzanai Stadium on Sunday....Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 20:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man burns in-law's vehicle
A DISPUTE between a man and his former sister-in-law did not end well after the man allegedly burnt her motor vehicle that was parked at her house in revenge.Emmanuel Muzeza (40) appeared befo...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gospel artists pen tribute songs for late Mother General Mabhiza
Several gospel artists have penned songs in memory of late Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's Mother General Mabhiza.The late Mother General was remembered for her marriage...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 19:49hrs | 24 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF official jailed for stealing
Mazowe Ward Six councilor Shamie Sande (51) and his district chairperson Tichaona Sorotiya (41) have been arrested for allegedly stealing 100 bags of fertilizer valued at US$4600.The duo were ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 13:55hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Thief snatches Chido Mnangagwa's phone
A SUSPECTED thief appeared in court for allegedly snatching an iPhone from a woman while she was driving in Harare's avenues area.Oliver Rimai (43) was yesterday arraigned before Harare magist...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cellphone thief in court
A 36-year-old man from Hwange was released on summons on Friday at Hwange magistrates Court for stealing a cellphone from friend....Published: 27 Jan 2024 at 09:37hrs | | by Peter Matuka
Suspected donkey thief tortured to death
CLOSE to 20 residents of Dumba village near Beitbridge allegedly kidnapped and tortured to death a fellow villager accused of stealing a neighbour's donkey.A police report indicated that Austin Siband...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Killer T mourns Terry G
Prominent Zimdancehall singer Kelvin Killer T Kusikwenyu has mourned fellow musician Tichaona Terrence Terry G Green who died this afternoon.According to his manager Edison December, Terry G d...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 15:16hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Beitbridge robbers strike again
ARMED robbers struck again in Beitbridge on Tuesday morning and robbed a family in the Kwalu section of Dulivhadzimu high-density suburb of about US $1 300 and several mobile phones.Three mask...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZUPCO bus conductor up for blank ticketing scam
A ZUPCO conductor appeared before a Bulawayo magistrate on Thursday, facing charges of fraud for issuing passengers with blank tickets and keeping the fares for himself.The Tredgold Magistrate...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 07:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers escape from police custody
Residents of Beitbridge are expressing outrage at local police officers, accusing them of negligence for allowing two suspected armed robbers, who were arrested following a community tip-off, to escap...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CCC Elders acknowledge Tshabangu's grievances
Members of the Citizens Coalition of Change (CCC) Elders have acknowledged the existence of grievances within the opposition party that require resolution. However, they view Sengezo Tshabangu's initi...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 22:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lone gunman cause panic in Beitbridge
A solitary gunman, who incited fear in Beitbridge when observed near the banks of the Limpopo River last Wednesday, has been revealed by the police to be a Parks and Wildlife officer handling a case o...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 16:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Murder of taxi driver under probe
Police in Beitbridge are now treating the death of a taxi driver as a homicide after discovering his mutilated body on Friday along the Beitbridge to Bulawayo road.The victim, identified as 42...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
43 passengers escape bus fire
On Friday, a cross-border bus transporting 43 passengers from South Africa to Mutare narrowly avoided a tragic accident when it suddenly caught fire around 4 am near the Tshapfutshe area, approximatel...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
BELOW is a book excerpt from In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas and Solutions) by Professor Arthur Mutambara.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet shocked many b...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:31hrs | 8 | by Arthur Mutambara
Z.A.A South Africa Nominations Announced
The nominees shortlist for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa 8th Edition has been released, featuring some of the most enterprising personalities in South Africa as well as a list of ho...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:58hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Mutambara blasts Mnangagwa
Prominent Zimbabwean academic Professor Arthur Mutambara, who is also former deputy prime minister, has lambasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa for appointing a cabinet stuffed with ethnic cronies, fri...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Love birds hit by goods train named
POLICE have named victims of Beitbridge goods train accident who may have died in their sleep at a makeshift love nest between the railway lines.The officer commanding Beitbridge Police Distri...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 20:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Goods train crushes Beitbridge lovebirds after turning railway line into a love nest
A Beitbridge man and his lover were yesterday fatally crushed by a goods train on the railway line they had turned into a love nest some 60 kilometres north of Beitbridge along the track to Rutenga....Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 12:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Battles to watch in today's Zimbabwe election
AFTER five very short years, we are back to the polls.It feels it was just yesterday when President Mnangagwa gave us that signature dance to the Kutonga Kwaro soundtrack. It feels it was just...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Former ZUD President endorses CCC's Chamisa
OUTSPOKEN liberation war heroin and former Zimbabwe Union of Democrats leader, Margaret Dongo, has publicly endorsed opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa ahead of next...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's electoral system water-tight to rig'?
Zanu-PF does not rig elections as claimed by opposition parties, due to water-tight electoral systems, but wins resoundingly on the strength of its popular support as evidenced by strong attendance at...Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 08:07hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Fight against cross-border crimes intensifies
SOUTH Africa's Department of Transport and Community Safety in collaboration with other key stakeholders in Zimbabwe and other neighbouring countries is rolling out an operation to promote road safety...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bussed Zanu-PF supporters excites Mnangagwa
President Emerson Mnangagwa praised Mashonaland East province on Saturday for mobilising the largest gathering, so far, of ruling Zanu-PF supporters for his presidential election rally at Mutawatawa i...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 18:02hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
CCC activist assaulted for refusing to chant Zanu-PF slogan
A 21-year-old Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Ronald Tausa was reportedly assaulted on August 3 for refusing to chant Zanu-PF slogans at a sports gala held in Ward 15, Bikita West consti...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 18:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
CCC takes advantage of ZANU PF fights
The opposition Citizen Coalition for Change CCC has gained ground in Mazowe South constituency following the in fights in the ruling party ahead of the Au...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:35hrs | 7 | by Ndou Paul
CCC's bid to hold road show blocked by court
Resident Magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba has turned down an application by Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to overturn a Police directive prohibiting them from holding two road shows. The judgment wa...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 14:44hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mutumwa Mawere seeks to bar Mnangagwa from running for Zimbabwean Presidency
EXILED businessman Mutumwa Mawere has approached the Constitutional Court, seeking to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from contesting in the August 23 polls.The South African-based ty...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 18:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC filed a false report against Energy Mutodi, investigations reveal
In a desperate bid to woe supporters after fielding a weak candidate, the opposition CCC reportedly filed a false police report against Goromonzi West legislator Energy Mutodi who is aspiring Memb...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 10:43hrs | 9 | by Tapiwa Chirandu
Bogus CCC candidates refuse to withdraw from race
THE 17 individuals who successfully filed their parliamentary nomination papers in Harare province on a CCC ticket ahead of the general elections to be held on 23 August - despite not being on the off...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC appeals Zec decision to accept smuggled candidates
THE opposition CCC has filed a notice of appeal at the Electoral Court against the decision of the nomination court to accept parliamentary and local authority election candidates who were not on the ...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
FULL LIST: CCC 'fake' candidates unveiled
FRAUDULENT DOUBLE CANDIDATES Pursuant to our press briefing on 22 June 2023, we filed objections against double candidates in terms of the procedure provided for under the Electoral Act. We ha...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 16:32hrs | 1 | by CCC
Beitbridge staff village brings relief to border workers
The construction and completion of 220 houses for Government workers, as part of the US$300 million Beitbridge Border modernisation, has brought relief to most border agencies that had faced accommoda...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nomination court gaffe exposes Chamisa's strategy
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) almost had its parliamentary candidates and those on the party lists disqualified during Nomination Court as a result of its "strategic ambiguity" tactic not to...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 18:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZNYSGA Distances Themselves From The Banket Utterances
The Zimbabwe National Youth Service Graduates Association have distanced themselves from the recent utterances by what they call 'splinter' group that represents National Youth Service members....Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 16:20hrs | | by Desire Tshuma
'Green Bombers' groupings haggle over who 'owns' Mnangagwa
TEMPERATURES are rising among former National Youth Service (NYS) graduates, derogatorily known as ‘Green Bombers', amid revelations two distinct groupings are tussling to claim rights to canvass su...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Green Bombers' threaten to beat up 'unpatriotic' CIO, police officers
FORMER National Youth Service (NYS) graduates, commonly known as ‘Green Bombers', have threatened to physically assault dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives and police officers...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smuggled R300,000 car intercepted
SECURITY agents on the border with South Africa have intercepted a Toyota Fortuner worth at least R300 000 smuggled into Zimbabwe across the Limpopo River.Two people were arrested in Beitbridg...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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