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1 dead, 3 injured as excavators torched at Mnangagwa son's mine

One person was killed and three others injured following violent clashes at Chenxi Mine in Shurugwi on Monday night, during which five excavators were set ablaze.The violence erupted at Chenxi Mine Site Four in the Wanderer mining area, pr…

Published: 19 hrs ago | 439 | by Staff reporter

Dead man weeps at own funeral

A family in Hauna, Manicaland, has been left searching for answers after mourners reportedly saw what appeared to be tears streaming from a 26-year-old man's eyes as his body lay in a coffin, before unusual marks and footprints were discov…

Published: 30 Oct 2026 at 18:58hrs | 1443 | by Staff reporter

1 dead, 2 arrested in police shootout in Bulawayo's Norwood suburb

One suspected armed robber was shot dead and two others arrested following a shootout with police in Norwood, Bulawayo, in the early hours of Tuesday.The three suspects were reportedly under police surveillance in connection with five arme…

Published: 22 Oct 2026 at 11:21hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter

Ruto mourns Chivayo as 'dear friend' after fatal helicopter crash

Ruto and Chivayo had developed a highly visible friendship, with the Zimbabwean businessman making several public appearances alongside the Kenyan leader. Their interactions included visits to State House and Ruto's private residence in Ki…

Published: 01 Oct 2026 at 06:52hrs | 1942 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo businessman shot dead in US$10 000 robbery

A Bulawayo businessman was shot dead on Monday night in an armed robbery outside his shop, with three suspects making off with a bag containing US$10 000.The victim, identified as 52-year-old Tadius Rutanhira, had reportedly closed his bus…

Published: 17 Sep 2026 at 09:46hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter

Social media kills Jonathan Moyo

Former Zanu PF minister and Member of Parliament Professor Jonathan Moyo has laughed off widely circulating rumours that he has died, dismissing the claims as premature "death wishes".Moyo, who has been living in Nairobi, Kenya, since flee…

Published: 28 Aug 2026 at 19:06hrs | 2831 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man shot dead in Cape Town

A Zimbabwean man from Mbare, Harare, identified as Norman Kondwani, popularly known as "Abhare Captain", has been shot dead in Cape Town, South Africa.Kondwani was reportedly sitting with friends in a parked vehicle on August 25 when an un…

Published: 27 Aug 2026 at 18:20hrs | 3242 | by Staff reporter

'Dead' man emerges from rubbish dump

A young man allegedly battling drug addiction sparked panic at the Kwekwe City Council dump site after scavengers mistook his legs protruding from a heap of rubbish for those of a dead person.The bizarre incident occurred on Tuesday night …

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 10:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hichilema's police shot dead leading opposition figure

Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba has confirmed that Tonse Alliance member and former lawmaker Mutotwe Kafwaya was shot dead during a joint intelligence-led security operation in Lusaka's Kabulonga area last Friday, a day after Z…

Published: 20 Aug 2026 at 05:21hrs | 1739 | by Staff reporter

Missing Chinese man found dead in Zimbabwe

A 62-YEAR-OLD Chinese national who had been missing for nearly three weeks has been found dead in the Tsambe River in Odzi, Manicaland, bringing an end to a search involving police, private investigators and local residents.He Xian Ming, a…

Published: 19 Aug 2026 at 17:12hrs | 1404 | by Staff reporter

Police officer shot dead

A police officer was shot dead by her husband in Harare on Sunday night, hours after confronting him over allegations that he had sexually abused her 16-year-old daughter, police have confirmed.Sergeant Portia Dzanwa, 36, who was stationed…

Published: 17 Aug 2026 at 18:34hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter

Robbery victim found dead after going missing

A 44-year-old man from Mutasa Village under Chief Zimunya in Manicaland has died after allegedly taking his own life days after sustaining injuries during a robbery, in a tragedy that has shocked the usually quiet Zimunya community.Washing…

Published: 26 Jun 2026 at 11:54hrs | 1399 | by Staff reporter

DJ Oscar Nyathi shot dead in South Africa

A dark cloud has descended over the Southern African music industry following the tragic death of Zimbabwe-born DJ and producer Oscar Nyathi, a member of the acclaimed South African house music group Malumz on Decks, who was reportedly gun…

Published: 30 May 2026 at 09:59hrs | 2180 | by Staff reporter

Pilgrims feared dead after kombi plunges into river near Hwange

At least 10 people are feared dead after a commuter omnibus carrying Roman Catholic pilgrims plunged into the Deka River near Hwange on Saturday morning.The kombi, which was reportedly carrying 15 passengers travelling from Makwa to Hwange…

Published: 23 May 2026 at 17:08hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter

2 children killed in cylinder explosion

Two children aged 10 and four tragically died following a gas cylinder explosion that triggered a fire at Mukumbura Border Post in Mashonaland Central on Saturday morning.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occ…

Published: 28 Apr 2026 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean woman shot dead in Hillbrow: Family asks for privacy

The family of a Zimbabwean woman shot dead in Hillbrow has appealed for restraint and accuracy in reporting her death, saying false information circulating on social media is deepening their grief.The woman, identified as Tabeth Chidziva, …

Published: 26 Apr 2026 at 12:27hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter

1 dead, 3 injured in Bulawayo council truck crash

A fatal road traffic accident involving a Bulawayo City Council truck and a commuter omnibus has left one person dead and three others seriously injured.The collision occurred on April 21, 2026, at the intersection of Falls Road and Old Fa…

Published: 24 Apr 2026 at 09:53hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter

Truck driver dies after vehicle plunges into river

A 52-year-old truck driver has died after the heavy-duty vehicle he was driving plunged into a river and became submerged along the Masvingo–Mbalabala Road in Zvishavane.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the…

Published: 14 Apr 2026 at 11:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Malaria outbreak kills 20 in Mashonaland West

A worsening malaria outbreak in Mashonaland West Province has claimed 20 lives and infected more than 5 000 people since the beginning of the year, according to the latest provincial health situation report.Health authorities say a cumulat…

Published: 12 Apr 2026 at 17:53hrs | 1045 | by Staff reporter

Chief's vehicle swept away in flood tragedy, 1 dead

A tragic accident occurred on Monday afternoon at Chikombedzi Crossing along the Mwenezi River after a vehicle carrying five passengers was swept away by strong floodwaters while attempting to cross a submerged bridge.Police confirmed the …

Published: 02 Apr 2026 at 12:09hrs | 1564 | by Staff reporter

3 killed in bus accident

Three people, including a police officer, were killed in a horrific road accident that occurred early this morning along the Gweru–Bulawayo Highway.The crash happened near the Gweru tollgate at around 4am and involved a bus that was travel…

Published: 11 Mar 2026 at 20:38hrs | 991 | by Staff reporter

5 dead, 60 injured in N6 bus crash carrying Zimbabwean passengers

Police are investigating a tragic collision between a bus and a car on the N6 road between KuGompo (formerly East London) and Stutterheim, which claimed five lives and left 60 people injured.The accident occurred on Sunday night when the b…

Published: 10 Mar 2026 at 06:07hrs | 1665 | by Staff reporter

1 dead in truck overturn accident on Matopos Road

A fatal road traffic accident occurred on Tuesday evening along Matopos Road in Bulawayo after a truck overturned, trapping two people.Chief Fire Officer Mr Mhlangano Moyo of the Bulawayo Fire Brigade confirmed that emergency teams respond…

Published: 04 Mar 2026 at 11:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 detectives in Zimbabwe shot dead by an armed robber

Two officers from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Harare Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Homicide Division were fatally shot by an armed robbery suspect in Zaka on Sunday morning.CID spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachael Mut…

Published: 01 Mar 2026 at 14:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man killed as shot meant for bull goes wrong

A weekend outing in Lushongwe, Gwanda, turned deadly when a 61-year-old businessman accidentally shot a man while attempting to kill a bull for slaughter.The victim, 47-year-old Butholezwe Sibanda, was struck in the chest and died instantl…

Published: 23 Feb 2026 at 17:38hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter

5 dead, 34 injured as Bulawayo-bound bus crashes in SA

Tragedy struck the N1 highway near Ingwe Lodge, just outside Makhado in South Africa's Limpopo province, when a Zimbabwe-bound bus lost control and plunged down a cliff, killing five people and injuring 34 others early yesterday morning. T…

Published: 20 Feb 2026 at 10:48hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter

2 workers crashed to death by falling glass in Zimbabwe

Two people died yesterday in a workplace accident at a Chinese-run glass trading company in Ruwa, after being crushed by falling glass panels during an offloading operation.According to reports, the workers were manually offloading large g…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 14:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 die after being tossed off truck in horror crash

Two passengers travelling in the loading box of an Isuzu KB300 truck died after they were thrown onto the tarmac when the vehicle veered off the road along the Ngundu–Tanganda Road on Thursday.The fatal accident occurred at the 213-kilomet…

Published: 14 Feb 2026 at 21:39hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter

Church treasurer found dead

A 32-year-old Presbyterian church treasurer was found dead in Highfield on Monday, in a tragedy that has left his family and community in shock.Taurai Mukotsanjera, who also served as the church's youth coordinator, was discovered near his…

Published: 11 Feb 2026 at 22:09hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter

'Bombshell' Geza dies in SA

Former Zanu-PF central committee member and outspoken critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Blessed "Bombshell" Geza, has died at a hospital in South Africa.Geza's family confirmed his death in a statement on Thursday, saying funeral arr…

Published: 07 Feb 2026 at 10:00hrs | 2316 | by Staff reporter

UK-based nurse found dead in Harare hotel room

Rebecca Yeukai Nguruve, 35, a nurse who recently worked in the United Kingdom, was found dead in a hotel room in Harare on Monday morning. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are investigating the circumstances and believe she may have…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 09:54hrs | 2868 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa a dead corpse says former opposition MP

NELSON Chamisa's return to Zimbabwe's political scene has sparked sharp criticism, with former allies now openly questioning his relevance and leadership.After a two-year political hiatus, Chamisa recently announced that he was making a co…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 06:41hrs | 1118 | by Staff reporter

Man feared dead after crocodile attack

POLICE are searching for a Kwekwe man who has been missing for more than a week after he was attacked by a crocodile while crossing Mbembeswani River in Mbizo, Kwekwe.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confir…

Published: 05 Feb 2026 at 06:34hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter

Social media figure Goolam Vawda found dead

Notorious information peddler Goolam Mohammed Suliman Vawda, who operated on X under the handle @Goolammv, has been found dead in a hotel in Johannesburg.Investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are currently under way. …

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 12:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Driver run over by vehicle he was driving, dies

A RUSAPE family has been left without a breadwinner following the tragic death of Morris Majiri, who was fatally injured after being run over by his own vehicle at his home in Crocodile suburb last week.Majiri, the owner of Staunch Hardwar…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 20:02hrs | 1826 | by Staff reporter

5 Zimbabweans shot dead at tuckshop in South Africa

Three of the five people shot dead outside a tuck shop in Jeffsville, Atteridgeville, Pretoria, on Wednesday were brothers from Zimbabwe, police have confirmed.The deceased Moyo brothers – Shein Moyo, Shelton Moyo, and Mike Nkala – were ki…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 17:29hrs | 1157 | by Staff reporter

3 Zimbabweans shot dead in South Africa

The Moyo family from Zimbabwe is struggling to come to terms with the devastating news of the deaths of their three sons, who were among five people shot dead by unknown gunmen outside a tuck shop in Jeffsville, Atteridgeville on Wednesday…

Published: 23 Jan 2026 at 11:30hrs | 1370 | by Staff reporter

Man killed after being struck by train

A 44-year-old man from Matetsi, Khayalethu Village in Hwange District, has died after being hit by a train on Sunday evening. The deceased, identified as Sikhumbuzo Ncube, is believed to have been returning from a beer-drinking session at …

Published: 13 Jan 2026 at 19:10hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala's NDWG top official dies

A senior official of the Job Sikhala-led National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) has died, sending shockwaves through the organisation and the wider democracy movement.In a statement, NDWG spokesperson Silenkosi Moyo confirmed that Sibots…

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:38hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter

Gang clash over sex worker leaves 1 dead

A violent clash between two rival groups of illegal miners in Mazowe has left one man dead following a dispute over a sex worker.The incident occurred at Nduku Business Centre, where the confrontation escalated into a deadly fight involvin…

Published: 04 Jan 2026 at 21:03hrs | 1069 | by Staff reporter

Missing boys found dead in dam

Two young boys who went missing at Bhinyela Dam in Sibantubanye Village, Filabusi, have been found dead after a police Sub Aqua Unit retrieved their bodies on Tuesday afternoon.The children, aged five and three, disappeared on December 8, …

Published: 10 Dec 2025 at 19:30hrs | 1563 | by Staff reporter

8 dead in mine shaft collapse

Eight people have been confirmed dead after an illegal mine shaft collapsed in Penhalonga, with authorities warning that more bodies may still be trapped underground as rescue operations continue under dangerous conditions.The shaft caved …

Published: 02 Dec 2025 at 11:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

1 dead, 1 arrested as police hunt for Jabulani Moyo intensifies

A major police operation in Cosmo City ended in bloodshed on Friday when officers tracking fugitive murder suspect Jabulani Moyo engaged a group of men linked t

Published: 16 Nov 2025 at 10:10hrs | 2524 | by Staff reporter

9 die, 12 injured in road accidents

Nine people died while 12 others were injured after a Nissan Caravan and a Honda Fit were involved in a head-on collision along the Harare-Chirundu Road last ni

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 12:48hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter

3 dead, 4 injured in horror crash

THREE people died while four others were injured after a Toyota Hilux veered off the road and hit a trailer being pulled by a Mthethi Dragon Bus.The incident oc

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 12:47hrs | | by Staff reporter

Writing's on the bright yellow wall

The Bishop is back.What a restful, restorative and therapeutic sabbatical it was!Once in a while, it is quite helpful to extricate ourselves from the maddening rush of our manic lifestyles, as well as the hyper-toxic environment of social …

Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

We need new heroes!

Sometimes, Bishop Lazi is glad that his uncle is dead.The man was never the same ever since returning from the war.He was no longer the bubbly and chatty young man who revelled in the conviviality of family gatherings.Instead, his stoic vi…

Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 06:16hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus

Zanu PF dead

 The #2018Resistance welcomes the new political kid on the block, the New Patriotic Front (NPF). As the NPF becomes the newest member of the ranks of pro-democracy formations in Zimbabwe, a number of questions are being raised.Is it n…

Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 14:12hrs | 4421 | by Patrick Zhuwao

Tapuwa kapini is not dead

"Sad news guys, former Zimbabwean goalkeeper Tapuwa "Campos" Kapini has died. Doctors yet to confirm the cause of his sudden death," reads a viral message on Whatsapp.Guess what it's a hoax, Tapuwa Kapini is not dead. News of Tapuwa Kapini…

Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 15:40hrs | | by Mncedisi Nyathi

Roses are red but Valentine's DEAD

Life is often a rat race.And in pursuit of our dreams, we often take certain things and people for granted. Which is perhaps why, like it or hate it, days like St Valentine's (February 14) come along to fix right some of those wrongs and a…

Published: 08 Feb 2015 at 09:38hrs | 2310 | by Prince Mushanevato

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CAF allows 25,000 fans for Warriors matches

Zimbabwean-born Netsai wins Texas election

Welshman Ncube’s CCC hits hard times

Chatunga Mugabe arrested

Mliswa tears into Uebert Angel over Chiwenga sermon

Democracy isn't a Western concept - corrupt, power-greedy African leaders were once forced to drink poison

Why should duty-free cars be a privilege for the few?

2 granted bail in US$120 000 gold heist

Gweshegweshe declared Provincial hero

Zimbabwe World Cup ticket demand surpasses 13 million

Parirenyatwa receives heart surgery equipment boost

Zimbabwe cabinet revises Zimsec fees subsidy

1 dead, 3 injured as excavators torched at Mnangagwa son's mine

Chivayo crash report overdue as questions mount

Bulawayo cooking oil plant 85% complete

Businesswoman's bid to have fraud case dismissed fails

Nightclub killer jailed for 23 years

Gweshengweshe's burial delayed over hero status

Zimbabwe civil servants to get bonuses in 2 instalments

Rugeje makes u-turn on diplomatic posting

Woman exhumes mother's remains after 4 years, family divided

Harare - Mutare highway dualization, Victoria Falls - Bulawayo highway

Gwanda team promoted to Premier League

Madhuku survives car accident

RBZ assets reach ZiG145.9 billion

Man dies after drinking illicit brew

Snooker dispute ends in fatal stabbing

Zimbabwe plans to expand private nurse training

Man jailed for life for killing ex-lover

Murder suspect granted US$300 bail

Zimbabwe ranked Africa's 14th-largest economy

Uebert Angel defends Chiwenga amid Zanu PF tensions

Calls to remove Rhodes' remains spark debate

Highlanders storm into Chibuku Super Cup final

Herdboy acquitted of employer’s brutal axe murder

US$72k cement dispute heads back to court after respondent withdraws opposition

Wind destroys newly built classroom blocks at Guruve school

The wait is over: InnBucks brings DStv payments to your fingertips

Nguluvhe pushes for high rise buildings in Gwanda

RBZ moves to ease ZiG cash shortages

Rwodzi dedicates African award to Mnangagwa

From Lacoste vs G40 to Mnangagwa vs Chiwenga

Gwanda-Maphisa road project stalls

Zimbabwe set for bumper wheat harvest

Fuel companies begin selling in ZiG

Zimbabwe readies new policy that will entrench property rights

Police deny scrapping traffic fines at crime hotspots

Chivayo's multimillion-dollar estate registered

Zimbabwe military faces funding crisis as half of pilots quit

Civil servants bonus confirmed as Parly pushes for salary hike

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Bulawayo faces food shortages

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