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Family leaves coffin at Ecosure branch after funeral cost dispute
A family in Zimbabwe has expressed their frustration and despair after leaving their relative's coffin at an Ecosure branch, following the company's refusal to cover the funeral costs. The denial of t...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:42hrs | 1764 | by Staff reporter
1 dead, 31 injured as bus carrying school pupils overturns
One person was confirmed dead while 31 were injured, among them 25 primary school pupils, after a bus carrying staff and the young learners overturned near Rusape on Friday afternoon.Police sp...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Sihlangu Dlodlo honoured
The Highlanders Football Club's chief executive officer, Sihlangu Dlodlo, was found dead at his Nketa home, prompting tributes from the Bulawayo City Council, which has honored him for his significant...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
5 people died in an accident along the Harare-Bulawayo road
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a devastating road traffic accident that occurred on October 31, 2024, claiming the lives of five individuals along the Harare-Bulawayo Road. The incid...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 10:15hrs | 1535 | by Staff reporter
Estranged wife wins landmark judgment
In a landmark judgment, Petronella Tendai Militala, a 56-year-old woman, has secured a significant victory in the High Court, awarding her a share of her estranged late husband’s estate valued at mo...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 1811 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA, PSL shed crocodile tears
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) have expressed their heartfelt condolences to Highlanders Football Club following the sudden passing of the club's chief ex...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
4 men die after drinking aloe vera 'aphrodisiac'
Four men from Manicaland province have tragically lost their lives after consuming a suspected aphrodisiac made from aloe vera plants, while two others remain hospitalized following the incident. The ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:46hrs | 1309 | by Staff reporter
Pupil killed in a freak accident
The small community of Godlwayo Village in Umzingwane District has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a six-year-old Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupil in a road traffic acc...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:37hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man fatally stabs rival suitor
A 25-year-old man, Takudzwa Gadzira, has been arrested for murder following an alleged fatal stabbing of a rival suitor in a scuffle over a girlfriend. The incident took place in Southlea Park on Satu...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Man slapped with 24 years for murder
A Zvishavane man has been convicted and sentenced to 24 years in jail for murder. Edwin Muchekayawa (21), was convicted by the High Court sitting at Gweru. National Prosecuting Authority of Zi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 411 | by Stephen Jakes
High Court official quits over US$2 million property 'fraud'
A high-ranking civil registry official at Zimbabwe's High Court, Traver Mupita, has resigned following the initiation of disciplinary proceedings by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) concerning hi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 1610 | by Staff reporter
6 bodies recovered after Kwekwe mine collapses
Six bodies were recovered yesterday at Homesteak Mine (Globe and Phoenix) in Kwekwe after a tragic collapse of mine dumps while the miners were digging underground.Fortune Mupungu, chairperson...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:42hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Families losing inheritance due to lack of knowledge
In a bid to safeguard family inheritances and prevent unnecessary hardships, Ward 28 Councillor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu has called on the Bulawayo local authority to educate residents about the importanc...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:55hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Gokwe man killed from beer drink
A Man from Gokwe North has appeared before the High Court sitting at Gokwe on murder charges.Bvunzai Sichilimba (25) was convicted and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment.The National P...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 12:35hrs | 319 | by Stephen Jakes
Gokwe man jailed 33 years for murder
A man from Matekenya Village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe North, Gift Chimbangu (25) has been convicted by the High Court sitting at Gokwe on murder charges and was slapped with 33 years imprisonment. ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 301 | by Stephen Jakes
Woman grabs estate of late 'boyfriend'
A Harare woman, Portia Rudo Bvekerwa, is facing allegations of falsifying documents in an attempt to claim the estate of her late boyfriend, Stanley Phute, after reportedly staying with him for just a...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:00hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Drunk wife kills hubby
People of Muzarabani were saddened by a suspected mentally ill wife who fatally struck her sick husband in a beer dispute.Martha Mushawemhuka (44) of Madoka village in Muzarabani allegedly mur...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 1476 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man killed over bad joke
A 44-year-old man from Harare, Takaidza Mugwagwa, was fatally assaulted after making a joke that offended two individuals, leading to their arrest on murder charges. The incident occurred on October 1...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1192 | by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwe lawyer given ultimatum
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has given prominent lawyer Wilson Manase a deadline of ten days to provide an explanation for his failure to finalize the estate of the late businesswoman Jane Maisir...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1424 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya pays homage to Mpandare
Suspected thief kills partner in crimeA 36-year-old man from Mbare suburb, John Chivasa, is facing serious charges after allegedly killing his partner in crime during a botched robbery attempt. Ch...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter
Major pension boost for Zimbabwe civil servants
Public sector workers in Zimbabwe are set to benefit from enhanced retirement packages under the proposed State Service Pension Fund, which aims to boost both financial and social security for civil s...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:22hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Woman's Mutilated Body Recovered in Kwekwe Mine
Police in the Midlands have revealed that a mutilated body of a woman was recovered at a mine in Kwekwe, amid fears of a possible ritual-related murder.According to authorities, the body was s...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 142 | by Stephen Jakes
Sand poacher trapped to death
A Sombre mood has engulfed Concession area in Mashonaland Central following the death of Blessmore Gwatidzo (23) who was trapped to death while extr...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 839 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Concession
Artisanal miner killed in cold blood
Artisanal miner Moses Chatikita (39) was allegedly murdered in a gold rush at Watakai farm in Concession recently.The now-deceased Chatikita was assaulted with a shovel on the head and died on...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:24hrs | 1018 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe
3 men fatally assaults rival suitor over woman
Police have apprehended three members of a gang and initiated a manhunt for three other suspects after a deadly confrontation over a woman resulted in the fatal assault of a rival suitor.The d...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 09:58hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer (23) kills herbalist (67)
Mount Darwin - A self-proclaimed traditional healer is in trouble after she allegedly gave a prominent herbalist a toxic concoction.Dorica Masunungure (23) is assisting police with investigati...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 18:53hrs | 1254 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Missing head found in Rushinga
The missing head of the late Grace Murenza (28) who was allegedly beheaded by her husband was found in a blair toilet recently.Barnabas Murenza (42) who was on the run after the gruesome murde...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 18:51hrs | 2282 | by Simbarashe Sithole
2 killed, 3 injured in Harare-Mukumbura road accident
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the lives of two people and left three others injured on the evening of October 4, 2024. The tragic incident...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:43hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Another State-assisted funeral for Mashonaland accident victims
Eight victims of a tragic road accident that occurred near Hwedza on Tuesday have been granted State-assisted funerals, Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training Minister and Hwedza South...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:22hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
8 die in Hwedza-Goto road accident
A devastating accident on Wednesday afternoon has resulted in the deaths of eight people and left 11 others injured when a Nissan Caravan veered off the road and overturned multiple times before landi...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 17:10hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for snatching beer
A 37–YEAR–OLD MAN from Zvishavane has been slapped with five years in jail for killing a nightclub patron who grabbed off his beer during a scuffle.Pardon Home appeared before the High cou...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:39hrs | 354 | by Stephen Jakes
Man jailed 30 years for murder
A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Shurugwi in Midlands has been slapped with a 30-year jail term for killing another.Tendai Tonderai Marihoho appeared before the Gweru High Court on a charge of murder....Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:35hrs | 292 | by Stephen Jakes
Death at Harare pool party
Police in Highlands, Harare, have launched a manhunt for two male suspects in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man, Wayne Kudakwashe Gamble, whose body was found floating in a swimming pool....Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:16hrs | 1232 | by Staff reporter
Three Zimbabweans sentenced to life for brutal murders in South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa - The Pretoria High Court has sentenced three Zimbabwean nationals, Edison Ngamiko (38), Amos Hassan Masiya (38), and Edron Panashe Chisanako (39), to life imprisonment for the ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 18:55hrs | 1117 | by Staff Reporter
'PVO Bill to define Zimbabwe's identity'
The recently passed Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill is set to transform the regulation of civic society in Zimbabwe, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyam...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Motorists cheat deaths; as haulage truck overturns
At least two motorists survived an accident in Chipembere area yesterday when a haulage truck overturned at the 60-kilometre peg along Harare-Mutare highway.According to witnesses, the haulage...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:36hrs | 912 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
4 die in Roy-Chiredzi road accident
In a heartbreaking incident, four people lost their lives on September 14, 2024, when a Nissan Serena veered off the road and overturned along the Roy-Chiredzi road. The police confirmed the details o...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:14hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe resumes war victims' compensation after 26 years
The Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs, Monica Mavhunga, has announced the resumption of compensation payments for war victims, marking a major step in supporting Zimbabwe's liber...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Sexagenarian killed in Mushurugwi dispute
In a disturbing incident, a Bindura-based sexagenarian was bashed to death by a man he labelled a Mushurugwi at Foothill farm, Bindura. Sineki Paulos of Foothill, Bindura was allegedly ba...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:25hrs | 1189 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chief exposes Zanu-PF
Chief Bota, born Tafirenyika Bwazvo, has revealed allegations of interference by the ruling ZANU PF party in the selection of traditional leaders. He stated that traditional leaders have been ordered ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:31hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for murder on 2 lovers and stealing their cars
A Shurugwi man has been convicted following trial on two murder incidents in 2021 in which he fatally attacked his girlfriends and stole their vehicles.Emmanuel Mahembe, aged 37 at the time of...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:13hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Security guard shoots, kills Honda Fit driver
A security guard at a mining syndicate in Bindura fatally shot a Honda Fit driver who was looking for passengers at Burnridge Farm in Bindura on Sunday. Paradzai Kaseke was shot dead by Leviso...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 13:43hrs | 2429 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fight over Isitshwala ends in death
A 20-year-old man, Tawanda Chinyati, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally stabbing his cousin during an argument over food. The tragic incident occurred on February 24, 2024, after a f...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 16:37hrs | 1941 | by Staff reporter
2 killed, 1 injured in Harare - Bulawayo Highway bus accident
Two people were killed on the spot, and another seriously injured, after a bus belonging to Blue Circle Bus Company collided with a stationary truck and veered off the road, hitting a tree on Monday. ...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:32hrs | 1518 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo - Victoria Falls Highway now a death trap
Tragedy struck on Wednesday night when two people died, and their bodies were burnt beyond recognition following a head-on collision between two South African-registered haulage trucks on the Bulawayo...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:57hrs | 852 | by Staff reporter
Midlands is Zimbabwe's murder capital
The Midlands Province has recorded the highest number of murder cases in Zimbabwe, with a staggering 90 percent of these involving the use of lethal weapons, according to the National Prosecution Auth...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Stepmother failed for killing stepson and staging suicide
A 17-year-old stepmother has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for the murder of her 13-year-old stepson. The young woman, whose identity is being withheld to protect h...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter
Tragic morgue mix-up: Family buries stranger in Mangwe district
What was meant to be a solemn farewell for their beloved son turned into a shocking and bewildering ordeal for the Ndebele family from Matanka Two Village in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South. The f...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:10hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Pupil spared jail time for fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old former student of Milton High School narrowly avoided a prison sentence after appearing in the Bulawayo High Court last Thursday for fatally stabbing another 17-year-old boy in Magwegwe ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Love triangle leaves woman battling for life
A woman is in critical condition in hospital after being attacked with a machete by her husband's ex-wife on August 31, 2024. The incident occurred around 2:00 PM at Kobodo village under Chief Nhema i...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 14:45hrs | 1334 | by Staff reporter
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