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Man kills HIV+ maid lover
AN ex-Lupane State University laboratory technician who fatally assaulted his 52-year-old maid whom he was having an affair with after discovering that she was HIV positive, was yesterday sentenced to...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 08:10hrs | 2909 | by Staff reporter
SA tycoon in US$40m Zimbabwe fraud storm
South African business tycoon, Martin Simmons is embroiled in a fraud storm after allegedly prejudicing a local businesswoman of nearly US$40m in a botched mining deal, Business Times can reveal....Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 17:36hrs | 2651 | by Staff reporter
Herdsman jailed 12 years for rape
A 22-YEAR-OLD herdsman from Filabusi has been jailed for 12 years for raping his employer's granddaughter on three occasions after she was left in his custody. The man from Sibambene Village i...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 08:13hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
In memory of Dumiso Dabengwa the legendary supremo
ON May 23 2019, exactly a year ago, Zimbabwe laid to rest one of Africa's illustrious freedom fighters and pseudo Black Russian. His nationality is Zimbabwean but they called him the Black Russian bec...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:49hrs | 500 | by Baster Willie Magwizi
Teen drops cap at crime scene, arrested
AN 18-year-old teenager from Filabusi has been arrested for allegedly robbing a 44-year-old woman who was with her daughter at her homestead before attempting to rape them, before dropping his cap as ...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 17:00hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP donates $50,000 to Bosso
INSIZA North MP Farai Taruvinga has donated $50 000 to Highlanders to be channelled towards salaries. Taruvinga, who has interests in farming and mining, also donated 175kg of beef, with each ...Published: 30 May 2020 at 09:11hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Gold 'robbers' out on $1 000 bail
TWO illegal gold panners who allegedly trailed a haulage truck, which was coming from a mine in Filabusi before they attacked and robbed the driver of 1,17kg of gold worth $1 million at gunpoint have ...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:22hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Inter-city travellers violate lockdown
A NUMBER of people are increasingly travelling between cities and provinces without exemption in violation of level two lockdown regulations banning inter-city travel. Some Zimbabweans continu...Published: 14 May 2020 at 07:29hrs | 2602 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers steal gold worth $1 million
FIVE armed robbers who were travelling in a Honda Fit followed a haulage truck, which was coming from a mine in Filabusi before they attacked and robbed the driver of 1,17kgs of gold worth $1 million ...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:19hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Returnees from South Africa given 5-year bans
SOUTH African immigration officials at Beitbridge Border Post were yesterday reportedly imposing five-year bans on returning Zimbabweans without explanation.This was revealed yesterday when 14...Published: 08 May 2020 at 00:39hrs | 15476 | by Staff reporter
Man 'murdered, dumped in bush'
FOUR men from Gwanda have been arrested after they allegedly ganged up and fatally assaulted another man during a drinking spree before dumping the body in a bush. Their victim's family made a...Published: 02 May 2020 at 07:23hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi says more work needed in Covid-19 fight
THE National Chairman of the Ministerial Taskforce on Covid-19, Vice-President Kembo Mohadi has said there was more work to be done to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the country.VP Mo...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:54hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi happy with Matebeleland North preparedness
VP Mohadi is satisfied with the Covid-19 preparedness in Matebeleland North, although some few changes needed to be done."I have been checking on the preparedness of the province and also to c...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:44hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South seeks $22m to set up isolation centres
MATEBELELAND South Province requires over $22 million to renovate 15 buildings in the province into isolation centres and an additional US$1 492 000 towards construction of three new structures in a b...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 07:30hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Amacimbi harvesters defy lockdown, invade Insiza
INSIZA residents have appealed for full enforcement of the 21-day lockdown in the district following a mopane worm harvest rush and an increase in illegal gold panning activities in the area.G...Published: 16 Apr 2020 at 08:01hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
Is Mthwakazi Democratic Alliance a force to restore the much needed Mthwakazi Restoration?
As a citizen of Zimbabwe I find it worthy noting to submit my input on matters surrounding the restoration of Mthwakazi as an envisaged sovereign state. It is without doubt that almost all people belo...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 11:00hrs | 856 | by Nomalazulu Dlodlo
2 arrested for robbing tuckshop owner at gunpoint
TWO men have been arrested for allegedly robbing a tuckshop owner of groceries worth $3 000 and $2 000 cash at gunpoint. Dumolwenkosi Dube (27) from Filabusi and Mthabisi Moyo (27) from Kwekwe...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 05:58hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Nhlanhla Ndiweni berates Mnangagwa's govt
Outspoken Ntabazinduna Chief, Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni, has lambasted the government for failing to designate community radio stations to Ndebele communities.He defined this segregation ...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 07:17hrs | 2079 | by Staff reporter
Married woman elopes, hubby seeks DNA tests
A BULAWAYO woman shocked her husband's grandmother when she eloped with her boyfriend leaving the in-law working at a maize field.Gogo Agness Ndlovu was at a loss for words when a man identifi...Published: 06 Mar 2020 at 06:51hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
Herdsman 'rapes' employer's four- year-old daughter
A 36-YEAR-OLD herdsman from Gwanda has been arrested for allegedly raping his employer's four-year-old daughter while she was on her way from school. The man from Stanmore who cannot be named ...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 05:50hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Gambler bleeds to death after stabbing
A 23-YEAR-OLD man bled to death after being viciously stabbed several times on the buttocks in Filabusi, Matabeleland South over a misunderstanding that emanated from gambling, police have said. ...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 05:50hrs | 370 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Teen fatally strikes rival suitor
A TEENAGER from Filabusi who fatally struck a rival suitor with a brick on the head in a fight over a 13-year-old girl was yesterday sentenced to an effective 14 years in jail. Mbongisen...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 05:35hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini offers his recording studio for free
WHILE a lot has been written about award-winning afro jazz musician Jeys, little or nothing has been mentioned about his philanthropic side.In 2017 the Filabusi born towering artist opened a r...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 18:17hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
$19 000 robber arrested for other crimes
A SERIAL robber has been arrested while his accomplice is still at large for allegedly breaking into shops at Glassblock Business Centre in Filabusi and stealing clothing, beer and groceries. ...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 05:40hrs | 574 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda businessman loses US$3 000
TWO men have been arrested while their accomplice is still at large after they allegedly defrauded a gold and diamond buyer of US$3 000 under the pretext of selling him the minerals.Philip Mpo...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:35hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Passenger fatally stabs driver after 'uncomfortable ride'
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Filabusi has been arrested for fatally stabbing a man who had offered him a lift. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele con...Published: 15 Feb 2020 at 11:16hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed to death over transport fare
A 21-YEAR-OLD Filabusi man has been arrested for fatally stabbing a man, who had offered him a lift in a dispute over transport fare, with an Okapi knife.Matabeleland South provincial police s...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 15:09hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
Girlfriend paid R10 000 for businessman robbery
FIVE armed robbers have been arrested for allegedly robbing a Filabusi businessman of US$19 000, R72 000, RTGS$14 000 and electrical gadgets worth $10 000 after his girlfriend supplied the suspects wi...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 09:33hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt accused of creating criminal gangs
The military-backed government of President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has been accused of having created the menacing machete criminal gangs that are reportedly terrorizing people in the count...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 20:34hrs | 1637 | by Makho Precious Moyo
Meteorological Department warns of flash floods
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of flash floods and heavy rains in excess of 50 millimetres within 24 hours in most parts of the country, starting today and growing in intensit...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 05:45hrs | 1512 | by Staff reporter
Not all hope has been lost for Filabusi farmers
While most farmers across the country have since lost hope in the current cropping season owing to erratic rains that have been received, the same cannot be said of farmers in Gwatemba, Filabusi, and ...Published: 04 Feb 2020 at 06:35hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
60 arrested at Gwanda violence hotspot
POLICE in Matabeleland South province have arrested 60 illegal gold panners during a raid at Vova mining site in Gwanda as part of an operation to fight illegal mining activities blamed for violent cr...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 06:34hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
The genesis of machete gangs
Violence in the informal mining sector began in the late 1990's. It began its journey in the Midlands with battles in which fists, stones and catapults were used by miners such as Bule Vampire in Zhom...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 15:02hrs | 2318 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Teen girl inspired by mother into philanthropy
AFTER hearing harrowing stories of a fragmented upbringing of her mother, dotted with untold suffering and endurance, a Bulawayo teenager has been motivated to venture into philanthropic work in a bid...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 08:36hrs | 1740 | by Staff Reporter
Massive cattle deaths irk Matabeleland South farmers
Villagers in Matabeleland South have cried foul over massive death of their cattle due to prolonged drought and their failure to purchase stock feed as a ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 16:04hrs | 1789 | by Stephen Jakes
Gold panner on the run after workmate murder
A GWANDA-based gold panner is on the run after he allegedly fatally struck his workmate with an axe over an undisclosed issue. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Nyathi ...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:12hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP dies
MATABELELAND South Zanu-PF Member of Parliament (Proportional Representation) Alice Ndlovu-Zulu has died. She was 63. Her younger brother, Mr Patnas Mazibuko said Ndlovu-Zulu succumbed to kidn...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:24hrs | 11745 | by Staff reporter
Homes, land destroyed as gold panners invade region
Under the blazing sun, a group of men use picks and shovels to dig up a bushy patch of land outside Zimbabwe's second-largest city, stopping every few seconds to scan the soil for signs of gold....Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:14hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Gold rush hits Insiza
GOLD deposits have reportedly been discovered at White Khami Farm in Insiza, with hundreds of illegal panners invading the area in search of the precious mineral, prompting the police to cordon off th...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:50hrs | 1722 | by Staff reporter
Man 'kills' neighbour for assaulting cousin
A MAN from Filabusi has been arrested after he allegedly fatally struck his neighbour with a brick on the head for assaulting his cousin. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chie...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:46hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally strikes neighbour with brick
A MAN from Filabusi has been arrested after he allegedly fatally struck his neighbour with a brick on the head for assaulting his cousin. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chie...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 06:39hrs | 882 | by Staff Reoprter
Woman strikes hubby with axe
A WOMAN from Matobo allegedly struck her husband with an axe twice on the head after the man assaulted her over a missing hoe. Charity Sithole (29) of Lushongwe Village is expected to appear i...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:05hrs | 1821 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South police ban knobkerries
POLICE in Gwanda, Bulilima and Mangwe districts of Matebeleland South have imposed a three-month ban on the carrying of knobkerries and catapults, among other "weapons", citing increased crime in the ...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:17hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Stabbing after sex-for-taxi fare deal goes sour
A SECURITY guard has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a woman several times on her back accusing her of not honouring her promise to have sex with him after paying her taxi fare. Nqobizith...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:15hrs | 885 | by Staff reporter
Armed gang bags US$20 000
A FILABUSI businessman lost US$20 660, R72 300 and $1 100 among other valuables to four men armed with pistols who stormed his home in a pre-dawn raid, police confirmed yesterday. Matabeleland...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:35hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Revamp for Bulawayo bus termini
THE Government in partnership with the Bulawayo City Council and the private sector intends to embark on a massive refurbishment of the city's dilapidated 56 bus termini as it moves to overhaul the co...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:25hrs | 1166 | by Staff reporter
Gold Baron turns to God
There is common wisdom that "change" is the only constant in life and nothing else. This view is borrowed from an ancient Greek philosopher and means that there is nothing in life which is stationary ...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:37hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Peace-maker stabbed to death
A MAN was stabbed to death while attempting to restrain his suspected murderer from stabbing another man during a dispute. Bhekimpilo Dlamini (27) of Vukuzenzele Village in Filabusi was not as...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:51hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
MaShurugwi are mere peace loving hardworking mortals!
In recent months our public media has been awash with stories of a group of artisanal miners by the name MaShurugwi, who for unfair reasons have come to be associated with a streak of cases of violenc...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 15:23hrs | 2151 | by Sizalobuhle Khumalo
An ethnic Genocide is brewing in Matebeleland as Ndebeles get tutsified by Mnangagwa's government
The Zanu PF's Rozvi mambo fraud in which the system is fronting Mike Moyo as their answer to King Bulelani Lobhengula, is the official government response to Matabele efforts to free themselves from S...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 07:53hrs | 2763 | by George M Mkhwanazi
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