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Wife busts hubby as he buys double bed, fridge for his lover
A dramatic scene unfolded in Harare yesterday when Togarasei Matemera was caught red-handed by his wife, Ruth, while trying to leave a shop with a double bed and refrigerator he had purchased for his ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:55hrs | 1578 | by Staff reporter
Man pleads guilty to armed robbery after night attack on Bulawayo couple
A 25-year-old Bulawayo man appeared in court this week facing armed robbery following a night attack on a Nketa couple's home with his accomplices to snatch cash and cell phones from their victims....Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:57hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
15 years jail for trying to rape mother
A 22-year-old man from Beitbridge has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rape his stepmother under the guise of asking for washing powder. The man, whose identity is being withheld...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:09hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
ZEGU students robbed
Three students at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) in Bindura were robbed by seven unidentified assailants early on September 10. The victims, Tapiwa Museva (23), Tanyaradzwa Muzivi (22), a...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 12:13hrs | 905 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Last-minute back-to-school shopping rush hits Harare
As the new school term approaches, parents and guardians in Harare are grappling with skyrocketing costs for uniforms and stationery, as retailers seize the opportunity to profit from last-minute shop...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Man stumbles upon naked mom, aunt at his homestead
IN a bizarre incident, a Chigodora man allegedly bumped into his mother and aunt performing weird nocturnal rituals at his homestead while stark naked.The man further claimed that the duo infl...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 4196 | by Staff reporter
Jealous man murders ex-girlfriend's baby (2)
Chitungwiza was struck by tragedy on Wednesday morning when a 32-year-old man allegedly murdered his ex-girlfriend’s two-year-old son after discovering that the child's mother was at a sleepover....Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Drunken rage turns deadly: Plumtree man kills neighbor's boyfriend with golf club
A Plumtree man found himself in serious trouble after consuming too many beers, leading to a fatal altercation in which he struck his neighbor's boyfriend on the head with a golf club.Motsi Nd...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:24hrs | 1263 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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 commits suicide in police cells
A man engaged in a heated argument with his in-laws allegedly went on a violent rampage, stabbing his father-in-law and mother-in-law with a kitchen knife before tragically taking his own life in poli...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chaos mars Caps United win
CAPS Utd 2-1 Chegutu PiratesWilliam Manondo scored twice to lead CAPS United to a dramatic 2-1 victory over newly promoted Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro. Manondo op...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for murder
Mount Darwin's self-proclaimed prophet, Tanhanha Chamunorwa, has been sentenced to six years in prison for murder by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano. However, Chamunorwa will serve five yea...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Masisi reprimands Botswana MPs over 'xenophobic' comments against Zimbabweans
With legislators fearful of a possible invasion as Botswana and Zimbabwe ponder the use of national identity cards (IDs) to cross borders, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has warned Members of Parliament ...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 17:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Operators hike fares as holiday traffic surges
MAJOR bus termini, depots and popular hiking spots in Bulawayo were yesterday a hive of activity as bustling crowds of people jostled to catch buses to travel to various destinations ahead of Christma...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 07:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
CCC MPs sold out
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) on Thursday had a bloodrush to the head. They caused a mini commotion in the National Assembly and took with them down the people of Zimbabwe when they received...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 18:09hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Court frees murder suspect after police boob
THE High Court has acquitted a murder suspect after the police submitted inconsistent evidence during trial.Tafadzwa Mudavanhu, who was represented by Freddy Masarirevhu, was being accused of ...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 03:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mohadi collapses at Zanu-PF rally
Vice President Kembo Mohadi experienced a health scare during his address at a Zanu-PF by-election campaign launch for the Gutu West constituency, where ruling party deputy youth secretary John Paradz...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:23hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube doesn't want to be involved in 'kindergarten politics'
OPPOSITION stalwart Welshman Ncube has broken his silence on the deepening turmoil engulfing the Citizens for Coalition for Change (CCC) which threatens the future of the 21-month-old movement. ...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 15:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robber jailed 29 years
The HeraldIn a ruling at Bindura Magistrate Court, a 32-year-old man from Rushinga, who had instilled fear in his community through a series of armed robberies, was sentenced to an effective p...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Anti-riot police storm parliament as CCC MPs turn rowdy
In a dramatic turn of events, members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police were summoned to the Parliament building in Harare today to remove opposition MPs affiliated with the Citizens Coalition for Chang...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 15:42hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Rapist leaves trouser, shoes at crime scene
A suspected rapist, hailing from Zhombe in the Midlands Province, is alleged to have inadvertently left behind his trousers and shoes at the crime scene after reportedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stepdad strangles one–year-old daughter
A 47-year-old man stands accused of fatally strangling his one-year-old stepdaughter yesterday morning while his mother was away fetching water from a nearby borehole, in a horrifying incident that ha...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 09:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
War Veteran humiliated by CCC activist at bar
Plumtree-based war Veteran James Ndebele was allegedly humiliated by a Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) during a drinking spree at a local bar in Plumtree.The matter came to light at Plumtre...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 18:32hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Drama in court as convict assaults prison officer
An unapologetic offender who caused a commotion by assaulting a prison officer in front of a magistrate and attempting to escape before being apprehended has been sentenced to jail.Banele Ncub...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 20:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe heading for political crisis, coup says foreign sponsored CiZC
AN umbrella body of pressure groups, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) says Zimbabwe is potentially heading towards another coup which will emanate from disputed and resolved poll rancour.Th...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 23:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Voters in last minute stampede to get identity cards
THERE was commotion at the Civil Registry offices in Gweru today as hundreds of prospective voters who lost identity cards jostled to process new cards ahead of tomorrow's Harmonised Elections....Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Teargas after Chamisa rally
Residents in nearby suburbs were forced to inhale chocking smoke as anti-riot police fired teargas canisters at Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters few moments after party leader Nelson Cha...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 19:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Housebreaking for sex
A drunk man from Iminyela suburb in Bulawayo caused drama when he allegedly smashed a window pane before he gained entry into the house and demanded to have sex with a married woman.It is alle...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Police fail to hold Zanu-PF bigwigs accountable
POLICE in Manicaland and Gutu are shying away from arresting Mutare Central Zanu-PF candidate Esau Mupfumi and Zanu-PF parliamentary chief whip Pupurai Togarepi over incidents of violence against Citi...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Soccer fan assaulted over Zanu-PF T-shirt
A SUSPECTED Zanu-PF supporter was assaulted at a soccer match at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on Sunday for wearing a party T-shirt.Highlanders FC was playing Triangle FC at the stadium....Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Komichi announces splinter MDC group
ZIMBABWE Republic Police had to intervene after fading opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) members caused commotion, baying for Morgen Komichi's blood as he announced a splinter group....Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:56hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Commotion in Zimbabwe Parliament
There was commotion in the National House of Assembly on Wednesday after the Parliamentary Legal Committee issued a non-adverse report on Statutory Instrument 144, which clearly stipulates that presid...Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Municipal cop axes wife, hangs self over US$600
A BEITBRIDGE municipal police officer yesterday morning axed his wife to death at their Dulivhadzimu home before fleeing to his rural home where he hanged himself following a dispute over US$600....Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's underworld of teen sex, drugs
TEENAGERS of schoolgoing age take turns to go into a secret hide-out located in Hatfield, Harare, on a Saturday.The girls are dressed in all sorts of skimpy tight fitting clothes, while their ...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:09hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery attempt thwarted by villagers
An armed robbery attempt was thwarted by Plumtree villagers who rushed to assist a shopkeeper at Kweneng Business centre on Tuesday after a man posing as a customer tried to rob her.Matabelela...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$26,000 loot disappears as mob corners, kill armed robbery suspect
Two suspects who thought they had hit the jackpot when they shot and robbed an illegal forex dealer of US$26,000 cash in Beitbridge were cornered and bashed by a mob leading to the death of one of the...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:00hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Malayitsha4ED launched in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO city centre came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon when a convoy of cross-border kombis, mostly South African registered Toyota Quantums, moved around with drivers honking their horns, mar...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scramble for Form 1 places
Government has said there are adequate Form One places to absorb all pupils that wrote the Grade Seven public examinations this year.The announcement comes as parents and guardians have starte...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Henrietta Rushwaya flees angry mob
There was chaos at Sandawana mine as thousands of artisanal miners bayed for the blood of Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) president Henrietta Rushwaya after they failed to agree on working conditions...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 08:47hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Woman loses arm in hyena attack
In the second such case to be recorded in Masvingo province this year, a 38-year-old woman from Gutu last Wednesday lost her left hand and big toe of the left leg after being attacked by a hyena....Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2 family members dead, 26 unconscious after drinking traditional healer concoction
TWO members of a Gokwe family died on the spot after consuming a concoction administered to them by a traditional healer during a family cleansing ceremony.All 28 members of the Mandaza family...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man kills neighbour
A 56-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi man is in trouble after he allegedly murdered his neigbour while accusing him of neglecting his sick mother.Macdon...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 20:42hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Can we ever say what happened at Chimoio was a mere 'incident' - so why refer to Gukurahundi as simple 'disturbances'?
Insensitivity is as evil as witchcraft!At least, that is exactly how I feel.How else can anyone describe any indi...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 21:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF legislator says opposition MPs are homosexual
RULING PF Bindura South MP Remigious Matangira caused a commotion in Parliament Wednesday after alleging some members on the opposition benches were homosexual.During a question and answer ses...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's Justice minister lied to the world'
ZIMBABWE'S civil society organisations (CSOs) have accused Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi of misrepresenting the country's human rights situation at the 107th session of the International Convention...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'I tried to change Zanu-PF from within'
Veteran politician and war veteran Margaret Dongo said she tried to change Zanu-PF from within by being outspoken and critical of the ruling party's policies.Dongo (MD), who was eventually exp...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:27hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Commotion in War Veterans league elections
There is serious commotion in War looming Veterans league elections in Mashonaland Central province Bulawayo24.com has learnt.Insiders have said that the Richard Chirongwe camp being sponsored...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 11:53hrs | | by Paul Ndou
Ximex mall dealer commits suicide
The Harare Ximex Mall dealer, Tafadzwa Murengwa alias Boss Pangolin who yesterday morning shot and killed his girlfriend along Simon Mazorodze Road after accusing her of cheating him with a married ma...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ximex dealer guns down lover
A dealer at the former Ximex Mall in Harare, Tafadzwa Murengwa alias Boss Pangolin, yesterday shot and killed his ex-girlfriend near Bathroom Boutique along Simon Mazorodze Road in Waterfalls after ac...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MPs kicked out of Parliament
THREE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators were ejected from Parliament Wednesday as the opposition legislators questioned the detention of their colleagues at the notorious Chikurubi Maxim...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
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