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ERC predicts drop in voter turnout
Zimbabwe is likely to witness low voter turnout in the upcoming local authority by-elections set for later this month and the first week of August, according to the Election Resource Centre (ERC...Published: 15 hrs ago | 44 | by Staff reporter
Teacher arrested for sexually assaulting 3 learners
The doctrine of in loco parentis, which entrusts teachers with the care and well-being of their pupils, is being severely tested as A 43-year old Mwenezi's Choruvonga Primary Scho...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 21:51hrs | 629 | by Staff reporter
Rtd Colonel Makova dies
Retired Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officer Colonel Claudius William Makova has died. He passed away early this morning following a short illness.Makova had been receiving treatment at Hippo ...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 18:26hrs | 1121 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe highway robbers jailed 144 years
Two violent highway robbers who terrorised travellers along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road have been handed a combined 144-year prison sentence following their conviction on three counts of armed robber...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Residents demand accountability over CDF
Frustrated residents across Masvingo province have written to their elected representatives demanding transparency and accountability in the use of Constituency Development Funds (CDF) and ploughback ...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 13:06hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Frustrated activists take matters into own hands
Community structures under the banner of Community Tolerance Reconciliation and Development (Cotrad) in Masvingo province have launched a pointed campaign to hold public officials accountable for the ...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 11:17hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Council embroiled in US$18k advance salary scandal
Chiredzi Town Council is embroiled in a financial scandal after it emerged that nearly US$18,000 in salary advances given to employees remains unaccounted for, with some beneficiaries having already l...Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:24hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi chancer fakes O-Levels to join Bulawayo nursing school
A 20-year-old man from Chiredzi, Jonathan Mukwenha, is in police custody after attempting to secure a place in a nursing programme using a forged Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) certific...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 12:34hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records rise in HIV/Aids deaths
Zimbabwe has seen a rise in HIV/AIDS-related deaths during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, raising concerns among lawmakers that reductions in foreign aid to critical hea...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:19hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Small town councillors plan US$50,000 South Korea trip
Residents of Chiredzi and disgruntled council workers have voiced strong opposition to a planned overseas trip by the town council chairperson and two junior councillors to South Korea next month. The...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:35hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Man left for dead for refusing to buy beer
A casual beer outing in Chiredzi turned into a nightmare after a simple request for alcohol escalated into a vicious assault that left one man hospitalised in critical condition and another facing att...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 797 | by Staff reporter
CIO disrupts MP's community engagement tournament
A senior intelligence officer has come under fire after allegedly obstructing a sanctioned community engagement tournament organized by Chiredzi Central MP Ropafadzo Makumire at Chishamiso Stadium, de...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:40hrs | 4900 | by Staff reporter
Tensions escalate as Zimbabwean villagers resist land takeover
Tensions are mounting in the Malipati area of Chiredzi as a land dispute involving local villagers, their headman, and outside investors threatens to destabilise the community. Several villagers have ...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:10hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi farm workers hit hard by water crisis
Farm workers in Chiredzi Central's Wards 19, 30, and 31 are grappling with a worsening water crisis, forcing many to drink contaminated water and live without access to proper sanitation facilities. T...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:18hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Young boys exploited for begging in Harare
In a disturbing incident that shook the nation, two individuals were caught on video in August 2024 exploiting young boys by forcing them to beg for money in Harare - only to keep the earn...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:13hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt moves to break Tongaat Hulett's monopoly
The Zimbabwean government has announced plans to introduce new players into the sugarcane milling industry to break the monopoly held by Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe, a move aimed at boosting competition, ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 12:07hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga fights fuel primary election rigging
Zanu-PF's deepening internal power struggles are now erupting into public view, with mounting evidence that the ruling party is manipulating its own primary elections to marginalize rivals and entrenc...Published: 12 May 2025 at 13:58hrs | 2164 | by Staff reporter
Giant lithium miner displaces villagers in Zimbabwe
A tense standoff is unfolding in Bikita, where eight families settled on George Nollen Farm under Chief Marozva in the year 2000, as part of Zimbabwe's land reform programme, are now facing eviction. ...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:44hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Former Zanu-PF councillor remanded over WhatsApp voice note
Former Zanu-PF Chiredzi Ward 3 councillor, Tarusenga Makamba, was last Wednesday denied bail and remains in remand prison as he faces charges of inciting public violence.Makamba appeared befor...Published: 01 May 2025 at 12:41hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
JOC blocks ZANU-PF ex-MP, Tongaat Hullets' farmers eviction ploy
Members of the Joint Operation Command (JOC) in Masvingo withdrew and crippled an attempt by former ZANU-PF Chiredzi West legislator and central committee member, Farai Dumo Musikavanhu who in conniva...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 10:37hrs | 2181 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chiredzi
Person burnt beyond recognition in inferno
Police in Masvingo Province have launched an investigation following a tragic incident in which an unidentified person was burnt beyond recognition in a house fire in Chiredzi.The incident occ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 09:36hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter
More land availed to MPs in exchange for loyalty
A new wave of explosive allegations has rocked Zimbabwe's political landscape, with reports surfacing that Members of Parliament (MPs) are being offered vast plots of land and large cash incentives in...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Man stones baby to death during fight with lover
A 52-year-old man from Masvingo will regret his actions for the rest of his life after a stone he threw at his ex-girlfriend tragically struck the baby strapped to her back, leading to the child's dea...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:36hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councilor arrested over 'Mnangagwa must go' post
Zanu-PF Ward 24 Councillor Zivanai Zvada is currently in police custody after being arrested on April 1 for allegedly inciting public disorder by forwarding a politically charged message in a communit...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
MPs push for legislation to protect vendors
Members of Parliament have launched a renewed call for legislative measures to protect the livelihoods of vendors, following concerns over the frequent confiscation of their goods by law enforcement a...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:23hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power supplies improve on Kariba water boost
Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This ...Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
Zim SMEs target technological transfer from India, cut import bill
The Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has promised to invest in technology transfer, invest in the manufacturing sector and cut spending much on imports through their sector...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 18:17hrs | 327 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
India charms Zim SMEs, collaboration bears fruits
Representatives from Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) delegation currently attending the 11th edition of Saurashtra Vepar Udyog Mahamandal (SUVM) international trade show h...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:10hrs | 206 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Deaths from infrastructure collapse are usually the tragic cost of corruption
There's always a human cost to corruption.The recent tragedy at Bandama Farm Dam in Chipinge, where five lives were lost due to the dam's sudden collapse, is a stark reminder of the perilous s...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 20:14hrs | 374 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Suspected female con artist faces judgment day
A 36-year-old woman, Brenda Dhaka, who is facing multiple charges of fraud and forgery, will learn her fate when she appears before Chiredzi Magistrate Tendai Mutamba on Tuesday for judgment.D...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:23hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe welcomes US investment in coal production
Zimbabwe is prepared to welcome investment in coal production from the United States following Washington's major shift in energy policy, which now seeks partnerships with African countries in coal pr...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:07hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Emmerson Mnangagwa and the 26 criminals around him
In November 2017, former President Robert Mugabe was removed from office and his crime, according to the putschists who ousted him in a coup, was that he had allowed himself to be surrounded by crimin...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1724 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Zimbabwe hospital rocked by kickback scandal involving nurses and doctors
New details have emerged in a kickback scandal at Masvingo Provincial Hospital (MPH), where sources allege that nurses are receiving US$5 for every patient they refer to private clinics for services t...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:47hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo faces open defecation challenge
A recent report from the 2022 National Housing Census reveals that 35.1 percent of the population in Masvingo Province still practices open defecation, posing significant health and environmental risk...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:46hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Geza now free to lead Mnangagwa protests from outside Zanu-PF
THE Zanu-PF Politburo has expelled Central Committee member Blessed Geza from the party with immediate effect, the ruling party's Secretary for Legal Affairs, Patrick Chinamasa, has announced....Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:57hrs | 716 | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi SMEs complement Vision 2030, empower less privileged
Over a thousand members drawn from Chiredzi rural and urban districts operating micro, small to medium enterprises are complementing government efforts to attain upper-middle income economic status by...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:07hrs | 765 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chiredzi
Duo kills mediator
The Special High Court Circuit in Gweru has sentenced two men from Kwekwe, Midlands province, to 25 years in prison each for the murder of a man who tried to stop them from assaulting another individu...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:25hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF suspends 2 MPS as leadership fights hots up
Zanu-PF's Masvingo province has suspended two Members of Parliament, Benjamin Ganyiwa (Gutu East) and Roy Bhila (Chiredzi North), for allegedly stoking factionalism. These suspensions are seen as conn...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 17:38hrs | 1516 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Ganyiwa, Bhila face expulsion
Gutu East Member of Parliament (MP) Benjamin Ganyiwa is facing significant trouble within his party, Zanu-PF, which has begun the process of preparing for a by-election in the constituency. Last week,...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 09:33hrs | 1719 | by Staff reporter
Teachers cut off as Chiredzi schools are marooned
As schools reopened last week on Tuesday, excitement and anticipation filled the air for students eager to begin the new term. However, for many schools in Chiredzi South Constituency, Masvingo provin...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:50hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Woman in court for drowning daughters
A Triangle woman, Blessing Chiromonye (25), has appeared before the Chiredzi Magistrates Court facing murder charges after allegedly drowning her two young daughters in a water canal. She was remanded...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:06hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hosts 2025 Legal Year
The stage is set for the official opening of the 2025 Legal Year, which will take place tomorrow at the Bulawayo High Court. Chief Justice Luke Malaba will preside over the main event, marking a signi...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:59hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Buses hike fares
Zimbabweans gearing up for festive holiday travel were left frustrated yesterday as transport operators hiked fares by over 50%, exploiting the surge in demand. This comes against the backdrop of a st...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:32hrs | 1670 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Masvingo issues prohibition order to Roy Bhila
The Zanu-PF Masvingo Provincial Disciplinary Committee has issued a Prohibition Order against Member of Parliament Roy Bhila following serious allegations of misconduct. The order, dated December 12, ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe battles intense heatwave as temperatures hit record highs
Zimbabwe is enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, particularly in areas like Beitbridge, Lupane, Gwanda, and Chiredzi, where the mercury has exceeded 40 degree...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:29hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Tragic accident claims lives of NetOne engineer and 'lover'
The tragic deaths of two individuals after a NetOne vehicle was swept off Chilonga Bridge across the Runde River on Saturday have been confirmed by police. Contrary to earlier reports that both victim...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 2752 | by Staff reporter
'Loan shark' seizes vehicle over US$60 debt
Isaac Matinyarare, an alleged illegal money lender from Chiredzi, is accused of forcibly confiscating a silver Nissan Sulphy Bluebird from Phillip Mafuta over a disputed US$60 debt. Mafuta told The Mi...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:07hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Bus rank rivalry turns fatal
A deadly clash between touts representing rival bus operators, Inter Africa and Stallion Cruise, erupted in Chiredzi last week, culminating in the tragic death of one tout. The victim succumbed to his...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:25hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Tout murdered at Macheso's show
A tragic altercation at an Alick Macheso show on Saturday night resulted in the death of popular Chiredzi tout, Wilson ‘Gokicho' Mushava. Gokicho was fatally stabbed while attempting to mediate a fi...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 13:24hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter
Disaster as rains destroy over 25 schools in Masvingo
Heavy rains that swept across Masvingo province in recent weeks have caused widespread damage, with 25 schools in the region either having their classrooms or teachers' houses destroyed. The destructi...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 14:02hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter
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