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Struggling Shiga Shiga misses Tongai Moyo
Congolese chanter and choreographer Gift "Shiga Shiga" Katulika who was the late Tongai "Dehwa" Moyo's chanter says he misses his boss.Shiga Shiga took his sorrow to Facebook."I miss y...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 19:50hrs | 212 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man throws 5-year-old into blazing hut
A MENTALLY ill man from Zaka in Masvingo went berserk and torched a grass-thatched hut before throwing a juvenile in the raging inferno resulting in the boy succumbing to the burns, police said yester...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rights-pampered pupils turning classrooms into sex nests
NOW immune to corporal punishment and pampered with an array of rights, school children are turning classrooms into sex nests, developments that have left teachers bemused.Some are even practi...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PSI clerk jailed for grabbing another man's privates
Simbarashe Dehwah (26), an employee with Population Services International (PSI) in Gweru has been slapped with a 12 months' jail term after he allegedly grabbed a security guard's private parts....Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 19:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mangwana brothers team up to kick villagers out of farm
Zimbabwe government spokesman Nick Mangwana has enlisted the services of his brother Paul's law firm to enforce and expedite the eviction of 70 families from a property he recently grabbed.Lawyers...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 10:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nick Mangwana to evict villagers after farm grab
A group of villagers living on a farm near Chegutu say Zimbabwe government spokesman Ndavaningi Mangwana has ordered them off the land after six years, ZimLive reported.Some 70 families settle...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 15:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bhasikiti hacks lover to death
A Chiredzi sugar cane farmer is on the run after allegedly hacking to death his long-time girlfriend with a machete following an ugly row over alleged infidelity. Police in the sugar cane grow...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere's wife detained
Former Zimbabwe Government heavyweight Mr Savior Kasukuwere's wife was allegedly detained for 5 hours at the Robert Mugabe International Airport by ClOs, sources say. Human Rights Watch boss D...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Forex dealer loses R15 000 to armed robbers
A Masvingo-based money changer lost R15 000, while his colleague lost his Funcargo pirate taxi after the pair was allegedly lured by two armed robbers who pretended to be clients seeking to buy cash r...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The untold horror stories of the July 30 Zimbabwe elections
Forty-three-year-old Givemore Madziva Kanyurira looked dejected when he recalled his "worst experiences" ahead of the July 30, 2018 harmonised elections that exposed Zanu-PF's coercion and intimidatio...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 12:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man blows $1 500, hangs self
A MAN from Masvingo allegedly hanged himself after squandering $1 500 meant to buy a car for his brother who is based in South Africa, police have confirmed.The body of Baison Mpofu (39) of Mu...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 10:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman kills father-in-law over egg
A 29-YEAR-OLD woman from Gutu in Masvingo has been arrested after she fatally struck her father-in-law with a log after he mistakenly broke a chicken egg which was due for hatching, police confirmed....Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man axes rival suitor
A 58-YEAR-OLD Zaka man fatally struck a neighbour with an axe over allegations of having an extra-marital affair with his wife, police have confirmed.Petros Nhidza of Muparuri Village under Ch...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 20:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Macheso nearly weeps playing Tongai Moyo song
The Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso proved to be a genius after he played various songs perfectly from departed musicians like Tongai Moyo, Sytem Tazvida, Cephas Mashakada and the Chimbetus that is Simo...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 09:40hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police kill suspected turkey thief
In yet another low for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), one of its officers, last week shot and killed a Bikita villager who was suspected of having stolen nine turkeys from fellow villagers....Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's youths nearly setting alight a thatched hut at Tsvangirai burial
VIOLENCE erupted at the burial of MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai at his rural home in Buhera yesterday, with rowdy party youths nearly setting alight a thatched hut in which co-vice president Dr Th...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 01:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MDC alliance will get its untainted mandate to rule Zimbabwe from the people in 2018
It is not abnormal for someone to quickly shift blame even before he or she has finally failed to deliver. At times it will be proper to simply request for assistance in a more formal and honest way i...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 13:33hrs | 2 | by Tinashe Gumbo (University of KwaZulu Natal)
6 years without Tongai 'Dehwa' Moyo, Utakataka Express commemorates his departure
The Utakataka Express band is commemorating six years of the late Tongai 'Dehwa' Moyo's departure with three shows lined up for the weekend supported by Leonard Zhakata.Dehwa died on 15 Octobe...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 13:23hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man fatally stabs father over witchcraft
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Chief Sengwe's area in Chiredzi allegedly fatally stabbed his father after accusing him of being a wizard.Lawrence Baloyi allegedly stabbed Makasani Baloyi (49) of Matiy...Published: 26 Oct 2017 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4 killed in head-on collision
FOUR people died on the spot while three others were seriously injured when a lorry and a haulage truck were involved in a head on collision along the Masvingo-Mutare Road.The deceased - a two...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Drama as kombi drops huge snake
THERE was drama yesterday morning at Mucheke Long Distance Bus Terminus in Masvingo when a huge python measuring about 2,5 metres allegedly dropped from a commuter omnibus before the crew sped off, po...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man arrested for fatal 'assault'
A BIKITA man has been arrested for allegedly fatally striking a fellow villager with a hoe, police have confirmed.Vivito Tambanowenyu (34) of Gorondondo Village under Chief Marozva allegedly s...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Siblings team up, assault brother to death
TWO Chivi men allegedly teamed up to fatally assault their brother to death with logs and left his wife for dead following an undisclosed family dispute.Callisto Mutekwa (37) and James Mashand...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe's human rights record under spotlight again
ZIMBABWE remains stuck in a wave of violence and human rights abuses, with prospects of anarchy ahead of the much-anticipated general elections next year, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said in a statement ...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bullied Form 2 pupil in school suicide
A FORM Two pupil at Silveira High School in Bikita allegedly committed suicide after being bullied by a schoolmate, an official has confirmed.The body of Wesley Shuro (14) of Harare was found ...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Form 2 pupil commits suicide after being bullied by a schoolmate
A FORM Two pupil at Silveira High School in Bikita allegedly committed suicide after being bullied by a schoolmate, an official has confirmed.The body of Wesley Shuro (14) of Harare was found ...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 10:53hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
5 killed, 19 injured in separate road accidents
Five people died while 19 were injured in two separate accidents along the Bulawayo-Plumtree Highway and in Bikita on Tuesday.Three people died in Bikita and 11 were injured, two seriously whe...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man on the run after axing father to death
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a Masvingo man who allegedly fatally struck his father on the head with an axe after the father attempted to restrain him from assaulting his wife.The man su...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lorry plunges into river, 3 people dead
THREE people died on the spot while 14 others were injured when a lorry they were travelling in plunged into a bridge in Chiredzi, police have confirmed.Acting Masvingo police spokesperson Ass...Published: 28 Jun 2017 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bush sex turns ugly for senior prostitute
Bush sex reportedly turned ugly for a Guruve senior sex worker after she was duped by a man who masqueraded as a client before assaulting her with his colleagues in a bid to rob her on Friday....Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 18:10hrs | 1 | by SImbarashe Sithole
Woman axes hubby to death
A 33-YEAR-OLD woman from Masvingo Mavis Madenga allegedly axed her husband to death while he was sleeping before burning the body beyond recognition. Madenga of Madenga village under Chie...Published: 16 May 2017 at 03:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Murderer commits suicide
A MURDER convict from Bikita allegedly committed suicide by drinking poison after being ditched by his girlfriend, police have confirmed.Blessing Chimbirai (37) of Ruzive Village under Chief M...Published: 11 May 2017 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Guard, undressed girlfriend found dead
A 44-YEAR-OLD security guard who was working for Guard Alert and his suspected girlfriend, all from Zaka in Masvingo, were found dead with their bodies lying on the floor in an advanced state of d...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 10:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Beer brawl murder in Gutu
A beer brawl has lead to the death of a Gutu man-Tafadzwa Matekedza aged 29 after he was struck with an unknown object.Matekedza was on Thursday found lying on the groun...Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 04:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Fish poacher' shot dead
A MWENEZI game ranger allegedly shot a poacher dead after he found him catching fish from a dam in a conservancy, police have confirmed.Vulayani Ndlovu (49) of Kanywambi Village under Chie...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Murder during beer drink
A 41-YEAR-OLD Gutu man Tavonga Mupinga (21) allegedly fatally stabbed a fellow reveller after being assaulted for drinking his beer without his consent.Mupinga of Shenjere Village under Chief ...Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 09:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
I am getting better wth age, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I don't know how to thank you for honouring me in such a disarming way as you continue to do… the latest being the unforgettable birthday present ...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 05:48hrs | | by CZ
Peeping tom killed in catapult attack
A Masvingo peeping tom - Odwell Muchisi aged 46 died after he was shot by a catapult while he was peeping into a neighbour's bedroom last Saturday. Muchisi died at Parirenyatwa Group of H...Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 04:30hrs | | by Alice Dube
Man kills wife, stepson and uses wire to hang self over infidelity
A MAN from Chivi allegedly butchered his wife and one-year-old stepson before hanging himself in a locked bedroom following a row over infidelity, police confirmed yesterday.Three bodies b...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo launches sanctions research
A UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe consortium, led by Albert Makochekanwa, will carry out government-funded research into the effects of Western sanctions on the Zimbabwean economy.The year-long res...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 06:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Herdboy demands $50,000 from Zesa after losing arm
A Mashava man in Masvingo is demanding compensation to the tune of $50 000 from power utility, Zesa after he got an electric shock from a lying live conductor while herding cattle resulting in his...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 08:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man, 60, caught pants down with goat
A 60-YEAR-OLD man from Zaka who was allegedly caught having sex with a goat had to run for dear life when enraged villagers tried to mete instant justice on him.Romic Tafireyi of Mauto Village...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 08:25hrs | 3 | by Walter Mswazie
Women's soccer boss goes to High Court
Suspended Zimbabwe Women's Soccer League chairperson Miriam Sibanda and her two accomplices, Benny Mamoche and Fungai Magoswongwe, have challenged a court's decision to place them on their defence and...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:27hrs | | by Fungai Lupande
Zanu PF announces candidates for Norton, Bikita West primaries
Zanu PF has announced the list of candidates approved to contest in the primary elections to choose candidates who will represent the party in the parliamentary by-elections for Norton and Bikita ...Published: 16 Aug 2016 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Car dealer fails to deliver cars, drinks poison
A 44-year-old car dealer resorted to committing suicide by drinking a poisonous substance last Friday after failing to deliver vehicles worth more than $20,000 that he had been commissioned to import ...Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Teenager stumbles on missing man's rotting head
THE decapitated head of a man from Masvingo, who went missing last week, has been found near his garden. Lameck Mazodze, 62, of Mazodze Village under Chief Shumba, went missing on Saturday last week. ...Published: 08 Apr 2016 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Walter Mswazie
Bikita tantalite stampede
HUNDREDS of illegal miners have invaded Bikita Minerals, the country's sole lithium mine, following the discovery of tantalite within the company's claim, an official has confirmed.Bikita Rura...Published: 07 Apr 2016 at 06:34hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
2 killed in free-for-all bar brawl
TWO men died while three others were seriously injured in a free-for-all beer brawl in which patrons set upon each other with iron bars in Masvingo.Acting Masvingo police spokesperson Assistan...Published: 02 Apr 2016 at 14:11hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
Man, 85, 'caught pants down raping' four-year-old niece
AN 85-year-old Gokomere man was allegedly caught pants down raping his four-year-old niece.The man who cannot be identified for ethical reasons but of Matova Village under Chief Zimuto area al...Published: 01 Apr 2016 at 10:24hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
Man dies in crocodile attack
A MAN from Masvingo was attacked and killed by a crocodile while fishing aboard a home-made canoe in Lake Kyle, police confirmed yesterday.Langton Chikwaya, 53, of Rukovo Village under Chief C...Published: 29 Mar 2016 at 06:35hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
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