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Chief Njelele accuse of seizing livestock without due process
Villagers under Chief Njelele's jurisdiction in Gokwe have accused the traditional leader, born Misheck Njelele, of illegally seizing 19 cattle and six goats without following proper judicial processe...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:53hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Chinese shoots 3 Gokwe miners, kills 1 in Zimbabwe
Kwekwe Magistrate Cheryl Tembo has remanded Chinese national Cai Yulong (58) in custody for allegedly murdering an artisanal miner and severely injuring two others who trespassed into his mine....Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 08:20hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Woman's naked body found floating in sewer pond
Police in Gokwe are investigating a suspected murder case following the discovery of a naked woman's body which had bruises, floating in a sewer pond at Gokwe Centre on Tuesday.Midlands provin...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 15 | 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 | 13 | by Staff reporter
Murdered artisanal miner's body 'demanding' its missing body parts at mortuary
FROM spending nine days dumped outside a house at the Muchechetere homestead in Zhombe East, the remains of Munyaradzi Dube (31) who was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes, are now reportedly "mak...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
2 minors die in scotch cart mishaps
Two children died in Gokwe and Zvishavane respectively in two separate incidents involving ox-drawn carts.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incidents saying...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Insane' opposition parties banned in Gokwe
IN a veiled attack on the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), Gokwe's Chief Njelele has dismissed as 'insane' opposition supporters agitating for the ouster of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the fo...Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chief sucked in woman disappearance case
CHIEF Njelele has been sucked into the case in which a 25-year-old Gokwe woman disappeared in 2019 after she was allegedly lured to South Africa by her boyfriend.The chief, born Misheck Njelel...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
2 drown in mine shaft
TWO men were found dead in a flooded mine shaft in Gokwe South, police have said.Munyaradzi Muduri (33) and Admire Mazarahanda (22) both from Chief Njelelele in Gokwe, died upon admission at G...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
King Mambo tells subjects to stop pursuing foreign traditions, religion
KING Litshe kaligiqeki Domborenyika Dr Mike Moyo, known as King Mambo, has expressed concern over churches and people who defile mountains and cultural sites.King Mambo made the remarks while ...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Man fakes son's death
A Gokwe man recently stumbled upon his own death certificate leading to a police report and the arrest, conviction and fining of his father who had made the false death report in 2019 to claim a funer...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man finds own death certificate
WHEN a Gokwe man recently stumbled upon his own death certificate it led to police reports, arrest, conviction and fining of his father who had made the false death report in 2019 to claim a funeral b...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 15:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The Unpacking a Prospective Councillor's Political Manifesto: Education
On the 7th of December 2021 I published my Political Manifesto as prospective councillor for Gokwe-Mapfungautsi Constituency Ward 25 Zimbabwe 2023 General Elections.My manifesto was received with mixe...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 22:13hrs | 11 | by Etiwel Mutero
Bulawayo High Court comes to Gweru
THE Bulawayo High Court Circuit will from Monday be sitting in Gweru for two weeks during which 12 murder cases will be heard.Midlands provincial prosecutor Mr Samuel Pedzisayi confirmed the d...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for Shurugwi serial armed robber, killer
POLICE in Shurugwi have launched a manhunt for a serial armed robber who is wanted for a spate of robberies and a murder case committed in and around the area.Midlands provincial police spokes...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visits Gokwe South
First lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa visited Gokwe South district at Chief Njelele's homestead for Gota-Nhanga programme today.Speaking during the programme she said she is very much concerned by...Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 18:35hrs | 3 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Mnangagwa breaking own rules, protocols
ALTHOUGH President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week announced Level 4 lockdown restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19, but glaring violations of regulations by top government officials, including him...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defies COVID-19 protocols
THOUSANDS of people, mostly Zanu-PF supporters, yesterday gathered in defiance of COVID-19 safety protocols in central Harare for the unveiling of the statue of Mbuya Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana....Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims credit for good rainy season
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has sensationally claimed that he was the force behind the good rains enjoyed in the country this season, in that he allowed traditional chiefs to conduct rainmaking ritua...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to launch Culture Week commemorations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected to officially launch Culture Week commemorations at Chief Njelele's homestead in Gokwe.The President will lead the nation in commemorating World Day for C...Published: 21 May 2021 at 05:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officiate at the Culture Week commemorations
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Friday officiate at the Culture Week commemorations at Chief Njelele's homestead in Gokwe South, Midlands province.The concept of culture week is derived f...Published: 18 May 2021 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Halloo Econet, Telecel and NetOne
The Gokwe Mapfungautsi Constituency is facing poor Network connectivity challenges. The Constituency is along Chinyudze-Masoro-Ganyungu road under the Mapfungautsi Plateau. The network w...Published: 04 May 2021 at 07:05hrs | 3 | by Etiwel Mutero
Chevecheve High School is facing serious water challenges
Chevecheve High School is facing a serious water challenges such that a concerned whatsapp group had embarked on a fundraising campaign to install a solar powered borehole at the school.Chevec...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 08:03hrs | 4 | by Mugwaza
Man bashed to death for hitting on woman at bar
The love of women claimed a life of a Gokwe man who allegedly proposed love at a beer binge to a woman who was with other patrons at Highway bar, Njelele business centre, recently.Sources fami...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 11:59hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Children accuse mother of witchcraft
A woman from Jahana Village under Chief Njelele has approached Chief Njelele's traditional court after her children accused her of bewitching them.The woman Sithabiso Ndlovu said she hasn't kn...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man parades neighbour's hat, use condom
A MAN from Gokwe paraded a used condom and hat of a man whom he suspected of having slept with his wife while he was away.A source close to the goings on at Mandeya Village under Chief Njelele...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 11:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man hands self to police after killing 'cheating' wife
The police here are investigating the murder of a 42-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband who handed himself to the police after committing the alleged crime.The accused Si...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wife caught with used condom
A MARRIED woman from Gokwe became the face of shame and infidelity after a used condom and underwear were found in her bedroom hut. Nyarai Chalisegela is married to Edward Ndlovu, an art...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
In politics, there is no free lunch
YESTERDAY, we ran a story on how at least 3 000 families under Chief Misheck Njelele in Gokwe were left homeless after being evicted from their illegal settlements in Chemagora, Sikombela, Bhadha and ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday
Chief Njelele's subjects evicted by armed soldiers and police
AT least 3 000 families in Chemagora, Sikombela, Bhadha and Sibusiso, under Chief Njelele in Gokwe were left homeless after being evicted from their settlements by armed soldiers and police.Th...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chief Njelele in court over 'illicit' land deals
A Gokwe traditional leader last week appeared before the courts for his alleged hand in an illicit land deal that took place in 2011. Chief Misheck Njelele (59) allegedly divided a farm in Che...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Farmers bay for Chief Njelele's blood
MEMBERS of the Chemagora Small-Scale Commercial Farmers' Union in Gokwe are baying for Chief Misheck Njelele's blood a few days after the alleged murder of their member, George Jongwe, by illegal sett...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Wife caught pants down with gold panner
HANKY spanky!A 29-year-old married woman was caught dishing out her husband's sexual goodies to an illegal gold panner.The incident happened last week on Monday.Nyarai Moyo of Char...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiefs respect Zanu-PF, says Chief Ntabeni
Chief Ntabeni of Zhombe has said traditional leaders are not partisan, but have much respect for the ruling Zanu-PF party because of its role in the liberation struggle which saw them reclaiming their...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Njelele hails Matemadanda
Chief Njelele of Gokwe has hailed zanu-pf Secretary for War Veterans Victor Matemadanda for his commitment in pushing for development in the area.In an interview last week, Chief Njelele said ...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Theft suspect raped at police base
Two neighbourhood watch committee members based at Krima Police Base in Gokwe, under Chief Njelele, have appeared in court for raping a woman that they had arrested for theft.Arnold Maseko (32...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man 'strikes' rival suitor to death with stone
A 22-year-old Gokwe man has been arrested for allegedly striking a rival suitor to death with a stone in a brawl over a bar lady.It is alleged that Samson Mudzingwa of Taruzeza Village under C...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man dies in fight over bar lady
A Gokwe man died after being struck with a stone on the chest while fighting over a bar lady.Samson Mudzingwa (22) of Taruzeza Village under Chief Njelele died on Wednesday last week after he ...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man with breasts seeks help
BOOBY trap?A Gokwe man claims to have mysteriously grown a pair of breasts.Blessed Bepe (46) of Village Tizora under Chief Njelele said he could not even sleep because of the newest fe...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Villagers losing livestock to Tsikamutanda
Compound villagers in Gokwe under Chief Njelele are crying foul over con-men, Tsikamutandas, who are allegedly extorting their livestock and household materials on witchcraft allegations.Appar...Published: 15 Jan 2018 at 14:28hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man impregnating niece
A GOKWE man and his niece have been jointly fined a cow and a goat after they appeared before Chief Njelele's court facing charges of having an incestuous affair.The illicit affair between Gab...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 21:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs tout to death
A 41-YEAR-OLD man from Gokwe has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a tout to death in a brawl that ensued after the tout tried to force him to board a bus.It is alleged that on August 17, 2...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 08:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grazing land squabbles erupt in Gokwe
A storm is brewing in Gokwe between the Njelele community and the resettled farmers in Mapfungautsi forests over grazing land.Villagers from Chief Njelele area are accusing families settled in...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 18:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Spirit's demands put family in dilemma
IT'S 11PM and every family member at Mr Farai Urayayi's homestead in the Njelele area, Gokwe North, is fast asleep.Mr Urayayi (46) is in his bedroom hut with his new wife, Ms Spiwe Mpofu (43)....Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Couple finds dead owl in bedroom
SURPRISE!When Season Sibanda and his wife Consilia Dube retired to bed they found a dead, bloodied owl in their hut on Saturday evening.The couple from Jahana village under Chief...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 07:33hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man buries son at nephew's doorstep
IN an incident that has left Gokwe villagers baffled, a man from Jahana area under Chief Njelele buried his son at his nephew's doorstep, suspecting his mysterious death could have been caused by ...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 11:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
5 people swept away by floods
FIVE people are missing after they were swept away by floods in two separate incidents in Matabeleland South province last week.The Civil Protection Unit said it was worrying that people seem ...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 05:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
My hubby is sexually starving me - woman tells court
An 18-year-old sex starved Gokwe woman - Locadia Mthendeleki - pleaded with a court not to fine her lover saying her husband was denying her sex.Mthendeleki said she was forced into periodical...Published: 21 Oct 2016 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Granny impregnated by grandson
A sexually active 66-year-old Gokwe grandmother has been impregnated by her 24-year-old grandson.Sazini Dube is now three months pregnant.Normore Mudavanhu was spotted on several occas...Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 07:29hrs | 141 | by Thobekile Zhou
Woman gives birth to 'frog'
In an incident that has baffled Gokwe villagers, a 36-year-old woman gave birth to a frog-like creature after she suddenly got into labour while at home. The expectant mother, who was eight months...Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 07:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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