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Chivayo begs Mukanya to accept his gifts
Wickell Chivayo strongly criticized journalist Hopewell Chin'ono in response to his remarks following musician Thomas Mapfumo's refusal of a contentious businessperson's car and home gifts.In ...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:47hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Artisanal miner leaves kitchen knife on colleague's jaws
A Gweru based illegal gold miner is in deep trouble after he stabbed three people in a gold dispute, one of the stabbed victim was left with a kitchen kni...Published: 23 Mar 2024 at 08:13hrs | 1485 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe govt bans mine registration applications
GOVERNMENT has issued a ban on the applications for registration of mines due to chaotic scenes characterising the sector since the proliferation of Chinese and indigenous miners in the extractive ind...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:08hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Shona youth that attack Matabele possessed by the demon of gukurahundi
Shona youth that drive all the way from Mashonaland to Matabeleland armed with machetes and fire arms to invade Matabeleland and violently attack and kill...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 23:53hrs | 1599 | by Israel Dube
Filabusi senior cops bribed by Zinyama
TENSION remains high in Matebeleland South's Insiza district after marauding machete gangs invaded villages last week where they attacked people over a mining claim dispute.A numbe...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:32hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Filabusi gold wars turn ugly
IN a harrowing ordeal that shook Filabusi District, Prosper Ncube, a young miner, recently became a victim of a vicious assault. Under the cloak of night, he was ambushed and mercilessly beaten by a g...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:14hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
Fleeing armed robber dies in accident
AN armed robber died in a horrific accident last week, while his three gun-toting colleagues sustained serious injuries after their gate-away vehicle hit a tree during a high-speed chase with vigilant...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
Machete gang faces attempted murder charge
TWO machete-wielding men from Selilaba village, Fort Rixon, Matebeleland South province have appeared in court facing an attempted murder charge after they assaulted a fellow villager accusing him of ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:04hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Shona-speaking youths invade Insiza, abuse locals
VIOLENCE has erupted in Theleka area in Insiza, Matebeleland South province, after a machete-wielding gangs reportedly from Mashonaland and Midlands provinces, notoriously known as Mashurugwi or Mabha...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 18:41hrs | 1959 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths in violent clashes
Zanu-PF supporters were left nursing injuries after a violent encounter over a residential stand owned by a deceased party supporter in Grobly Park, Waterfalls in Harare.Zanu-PF shadow council...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:49hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa a fleeing lily- livered wannabe dictator that should not be taken serious
His pictures, photoshopped to give them a heavenly appearance, displayed on the stages to promote his unknown political outfit, reminded us of Mobutu Seseseko, Zaire/DRC corrupt dictator who forced TV...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 20:08hrs | 1558 | by Israel Dube
Man gruesomely murders uncle over witchcraft accusations
In a sad incident, a 36-year-old Mutoko man was dragged to court after he fatally assaulted his uncle over witchcraft allegations.Sigareta Nyamadzi was not asked to plead to a murder charge be...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 18:08hrs | 458 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC and MDC were led same corrupt leaders and both accomplished nothing. Same again are leading new blue party!
There is an eye-catching Zimbabwe Daily cartoon depicting a Yellow Kobi with three drivers (the three rotational presidents in the Tshabangu CCC faction). The Kobi has no wheels and resting on bricks....Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:15hrs | 620 | by Wilbert Mukori
King Shaddy keeps his fingers crossed over 'Machira Chete'
YouTube pulled down Zimdancehall star Jah Signal's Sweetie video over a copyright violation claim made by gospel musician Charles Charamba.The video which led to the Zimdancehall chanter's ris...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 12:06hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Has Chamisa led Zimbabwe's opposition astray?
On January 25, exactly two years and three days after Zimbabwe's main opposition party the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) was launched, its leader Nelson Chamisa quit, leaving the party in turmoi...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:20hrs | 1079 | by Ish Mafundikwa
Will stand by Biti, Welshman Ncube
The departure of Nelson Chamisa from the Citizens Coalition for Change CCC is clear evidence of selfishness and greedy attitude.Nelson Chamisa is a tricky and suspicious opposition leade...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 22:29hrs | 3098 | by Gugugu Magorira
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa is Zimbabwe's political antbear (Isambane)
It takes a few seconds for an animal called an antbear (Isambane) to dig a barrow and abandon it in seconds to start a fresh one. Like a controversial antibear, Nelson Chamisa has mesmerized Zimbabwea...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 09:36hrs | 2898 | by Israel Dube
Machete-wielding robber flees naked
A suspected robber allegedly fled naked after he was caught trying to rape a woman he robbed of her money.Mqondisi Khupe (21) of Madlambuzi area Plumtree appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 08:09hrs | 1108 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Machete wielding robber flees naked
A suspected robber allegedly fled naked after he was caught trying to rape a woman he robbed of her money.Mqondisi Khupe (21) of Madlam...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 23:38hrs | 609 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Filabusi man arrested for fatally striking neighbour with brick
A FILABUSI man has been arrested after he allegedly fatally struck his neighbour with a brick on the head for assaulting his cousin.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector ...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 18:44hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
President Mohadi mourns hero Mabuya
ACTING President Kembo Mohadi has joined President Mnangagwa and the nation at large in mourning Colonel (Retired) Kenny Ridzai Mabuya, who will be buried at the National Heroes Acre on Wednesday....Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
CCC MP's assault trial in false start
THE trial of recalled former CCC MP for Mabvuku-Tafara Constituency Munyaradzi Febion Kufahakutizwi on malicious damage to property and assault failed to kick off yesterday because the witness was una...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Machete-wielding robbers jailed
Two machete-wielding robbers who robbed a bar lady and her boyfriend at midnight in Plumtree were convicted yesterday.Alpha Moyo (21) and Tongomani Vundla (21) were sentenced to 18 months in j...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 16:46hrs | 319 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills cousin in mining dispute
A Kadoma man has been arrested on allegations of fatally stabbing his cousin with a knife following a mining dispute.In a statement, police said Samson Katsuro (50) was arrested on a charge of...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:44hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students shine in Cambridge exams
Zimbabwean students who sat the internationally acclaimed Cambridge Examinations recorded a very high pass rate in 2023, Advanced Level results released this week have shown, with parents excited abou...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:45hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Police probe mystery of human legs found stashed in sack
POLICE in Bulawayo are appealing for information that could help in identifying two human legs that were recovered stashed in a grey sack in Pumula South. Deputy provincial police spokesperson...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:03hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Siblings bludgeon brother to death over witchcraft accusations
A GOKWE man died after being attacked by family members who accused him of bewitching them.Collen Bheka (39) died on the spot after four family members armed with machetes and axes teamed up a...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 17:56hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man brutally murdered in revenge killing
The ChronicleA 35- year-old man from Maboleni area in Lower Gweru died after he was allegedly fatally assaulted and stabbed by a gang of five men over previous grudges.The five suspect...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 12:15hrs | 1613 | by Staff reporter
2 Batswana citizens arrested after armed robbery attempt at Bulawayo school
TWO men from Botswana who allegedly illegally crossed the border into Zimbabwe and teamed up with a local man in an attempt to rob a local school have appeared in court.Prince Modiakgotla (29)...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Copper cable thief shot dead near Sizinda
A man was shot dead by a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) security guard at Westgate station in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon after he was allegedly caught stealing copper cables and tried to escape...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital staff as they save 90 people with gruesome stab wounds
THE festive season was a nightmare for healthcare workers at Mpilo Central Hospital who had to rope in external help from specialists to save the lives of attempted murder victims.A staggering...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South declares war on rustlers
LIVESTOCK farmers in Matebeleland South, operating under the Beitbridge-Gwanda Anti- Stock Theft Association (BB-GASTA) are intensifying their campaign against cattle rustlers following rampant stock ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:01hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
3 boys in miraculous escape from abductors in Zimbabwe
THREE boys from Chinhoyi narrowly escaped danger and managed to survive an abduction ordeal. The minors, aged between 11 and 13, were seized in a bush on the outskirts of Rusununguko suburb while coll...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 2453 | by Staff reporter
Burial impasse drags on for 4 months
IT is now four months since the murder of a Gokwe artisanal miner at Zhombe Business Centre, popularly known as Kwa-Juwero under Chief Gwesela, with affected families failing to agree on terms and con...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:58hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 2078 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Hands off King Lobengula, he was not a Zimbabwean!
Unformed, ignorant and reckless Zimbabwe satirists, journalists, whatever they call themselves, should be advised that His Majesty, King Lobengula of Matabeleland was not a Zimbabwean. Ingqungqulu Ema...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 09:46hrs | 787 | by Israel Dube
CCC's Kufahakutizwi out on free bail
Former Mabvuku-Tafara MP Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, associated with the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has been granted bail without charge by Harare magistrate Esther Chichera.Kufahakuti...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:15hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Violent crime wave hits Bulawayo
POLICE in Bulawayo have expressed concern over rising cases of violent crime, especially murder in recent weeks.Deputy provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said the...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:14hrs | 1329 | by Staff reporter
Recalled CCC legislator in court for assault
Recalled former CCC MP for Mabvuku-Tafara constituency, Munyaradzi Febion Kufahakutizwi, appeared in court yesterday facing separate charges of malicious damage to property and assault after he allege...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:11hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt four murder suspects
POLICE in Silobela, Midlands Province are hunting for four murder suspects who reportedly fatally stabbed a man over unknown reasons.Learnmore Chiribhani, Marshal Chuma, Marvellous Kuchicha, a...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:53hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Western Diplomats blast Chamisa...call him incompetent or ZANU PF front
Senior journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has teared into Nelson Chamisa accusing his of a self-centered leadership style which has caused the Citizens Coalition for Change to suffer a still birth. ...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 12:56hrs | 3583 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
3 robbers killed in shoot-out
THREE robbery suspects, part of a gang that raided at least three schools in and around Bulawayo, have been shot dead in a shoot-out with police in Kadoma.The suspects were shot dead on Tuesda...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:33hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
Police's cold blooded murder details
Police detectives allegedly tortured a robbery suspect to death and later pumped bullets into his body to conceal the evidence of torture.They later claimed that the suspect was gunned down af...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:39hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Fake gold lands Lupane man in the dock
A 24-YEAR-OLD Lupane man has been remanded in custody for robbery and selling fake gold.Pardon Moyo, employed at Dala Mine, Mphoengs, pleaded not guilty to the charges when he appeared before ...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Robbers hide in apostolic sect robes
TWO apostolic sect members on Saturday robbed a Midlands man of his vehicle after hiring his vehicle.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the i...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:12hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Man loses kombi to fake madzibaba
A Zvishavane man yesterday lost his Nissan Caravan mini-bus after he was hired by three robbers who pretended to be members of an apostolic sect, claiming to be travelling to a church gathering....Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:08hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Charamba accuses CCC of stealing corpses from morgues
George Charamba, spokesperson for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has accused the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) of engaging in the theft of corpses from mortuaries for political purpos...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 20:26hrs | 1001 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans like to be RULED and not LED' - cold comfort and have paid dearly for it
"Zimbabweans like to be RULED and not LED, ruling requires supporters to support their favourite leader even when he is being undemocratic," observed Hopewell Chin'ono."Leading requires suppor...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:22hrs | 524 | by Wilbert Mukori
Gweru's stranger-than-fiction robbery
In the quiet cemetery-like ambiance of the Northlea Suburb in Gweru, during the night, a group of audacious robbers forcefully entered a residence. They corralled the occupants into a corner, rummaged...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:45hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
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