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Trial for Mthwakazi members set for tomorrow
The trial for five Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) members who were last week arrested for public violence outside the Bulawayo High Court is set to resume tomorrow.Partrone Xaba (43), Akim Nde...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 18:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man faces sister-in-law rape charge
A Bulawayo man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 17-year-old sister-in-law after luring her to a house in Mahatshula North.The 27-year-old man, who cannot be named to protect the iden...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman raped as lover flees
A GROUP of five men reportedly ambushed a Filabusi couple, threatened the man who fled from the scene before one of them raped the woman.Kennedy Wonder Ndlovu (23) of Marumba B Village in Fila...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 09:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fake CIO trio placed off remand
THREE men from Kwekwe who allegedly masqueraded as officers from the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) sent by President Mnangagwa to take over a mine in Shangani have been placed off remand. ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Anti-Mnangagwa activist released on bail
ANTI-Government activist and Bulawayo South Constituency losing independent candidate in last year's harmonised elections, Josphat Ngulube, who was arrested for allegedly leading an illegal demonstrat...Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 14:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Anti-Mnangagwa protest leader in court
Anti-Government activist and Bulawayo South Constituency losing independent candidate in last year's harmonised elections, Josphat Ngulube, appeared in court yesterday for allegedly leading an illegal...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No judgment on Tinashe Kambarami's case
The highly anticipated judgment between 1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement and Bulawayo Deputy Mayo4 Tinashe Kambarami was still not out at the time of writing on Thursday evening. Cite repor...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 17:04hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Suspected armed robbers, gold dealers in court
TWO suspected armed robbers have been arraigned before a Bulawayo court on charges of illegal possession of gold worth US$37 338.Robson Chatikobo (35) and Brezhnev Maposa (37) appeared before ...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
5 men attack miner and leave him for dead
FIVE men allegedly attacked a miner at Hope Fountain with knobkerries, bricks and axes leaving him for dead.Shadreck Ncube (32) and Zvataida Zhou (38) and three who are still at large intended...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Trial for fake CIO trio set for July 26
THE trial of three men from Kwekwe who allegedly masqueraded as officers of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) sent by President Mnangagwa to take over a mine in Shangani has been rescheduled...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
CIO officer up for kidnap & robbery
A CENTRAL Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operative and four accomplices allegedly kidnapped two suspected illegal forex dealers and hired people to attack them before robbing one of the victims of hi...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo drug lords in court
TWO Bulawayo men busted in a dramatic anti-drug operation in Bulawayo last week appeared in court on Monday, facing charges of violating the country's drug trafficking laws.Arkimon Sarishonga ...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 08:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Man buries mother alone
A 44-YEAR-OLD man from Insuza has been fined $50 for burying his mother alone without being authorised or informing relatives. Mncedisi Mabena lived with his mother at their homestead at Villa...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 08:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF con-artist granted bail
A ZANU-PF Bulawayo youth, Blessed Mushando (27), was on Tuesday granted ZWL$300 bail following his arrest on charges of duping a Priscilla Ncube of US$12 000 after falsely claiming to be linked to Pre...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bail for fake CIO officers
THREE men from Kwekwe who allegedly masqueraded as officers from the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) sent by President Mnangagwa to take over a mine in Shangani were yesterday granted bail of ...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's name used in illegal mine takeover bid
THREE Kwekwe men have been arrested for allegedly masquerading as officers from the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) sent by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to take over a mine in Shangani. ...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Soldier arrested for 'carjacking, rape'
A SOLDIER has been arrested for allegedly hijacking a car from a woman who had offered him a lift before robbing her of RTGS$400 at knifepoint. Pym Vengai Togara (35), who is based in Harare, ...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Carjacking & rape charge for 35-yr-old
A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly hijacking a car from a woman who had offered him a lift before robbing her of RTGS$400 at knifepoint. He later raped another woman that he had offered a li...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 06:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Serial 'rapist' arrested
A SUSPECTED serial rapist who had terrorised women in Bulawayo's Harrisvale suburb has been arrested. Innocent Goredema (43) of Mzilikazi suburb allegedly raped a woman in the suburb on Thursd...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for Whatsapp EcoCash fraud
A WHATSAPP group fraudster from Bulawayo has been arrested for allegedly defrauding clients through a fake WhatsApp trading group. Ngelihle Magonya (28) pleaded guilty to a charge of fraud bef...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man axes workmate in radio row
A MAN has appeared in court for allegedly axing a workmate over a radio. Mthokozisi Mhlanga (27) of Zulu 8 Mine in Fort Rixon allegedly assaulted Mr Mthokozisi Mwembe (19) after he failed to r...Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults neighbour over sex snub
A BULAWAYO woman was rushed to hospital after her neighbour allegedly assaulted her for denying him sex. Nanzelela Ncube (20) of Hope Fountain in Village A threw stones at Ms Nozinhle Sibanda ...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for bashing wife with log
A MAN from Bulawayo has been arrested after he bashed his wife with a log leaving her hospitalised. David Tshuma (78) assaulted his wife Ms Annah Ncube (63) with a log and punched her tw...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop beats up cop
A POLICE officer from Bulawayo allegedly assaulted another officer believing that he was having an affair with his wife. Edson Utete pleaded not guilty to an assault charge when he appeared be...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Robbers' locked in at crime scene
A FORMER employee at a Bulawayo service station allegedly teamed up with a friend to rob the station.Macdonald Brewer (24) and Desire Moyo (25) appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mr Franklin ...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers arrested through forensic evidence
An armed robber was recently arrested after police officers found two spent cartridges and a stolen radio at a crime scene, where a motorist was attacked in Bulawayo.This was heard when Christ...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Knife-wielding robbers waylay victims in CBD
TWO knife-wielding men allegedly attacked two men in Bulawayo's Central Business District and got away with $500 from one of their victims in separate incidents, police confirmed yesterday. Both incid...Published: 03 May 2019 at 06:44hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Man fined for exposing genitals to minors
A 42-YEAR-OLD man has been fined $30 for exposing his privates to two minors. Jabulani Moyo appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mr Franklin Mkhwananzi who fined him $30 or five days in prison....Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for escaping police custody
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has appeared in court for escaping from Bulawayo Central Police Station.Lewis Moyo (28) from North End suburb pleaded guilty to an escaping from lawful custody ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 18:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults, sprays wife for 'bewitching' daughter
A 36-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has been fined $300 after he assaulted and sprayed his wife with a car spray claiming she had bewitched their daughter who was ill. Brighton Wunidze of Trenance...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 08:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Canada-based man up for sister in-law rape
A 38-YEAR-OLD man who is based in Canada has appeared in court for allegedly habitually raping his sister-in-law between 2014 and 2018 in Bulawayo. The accused person allegedly started abusing...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 23:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Property damaged in stepson's rampage
A 22-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has appeared in court for maliciously damaging his stepmother's property claiming it is his inheritance. Mncedisi Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mr F...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:56hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement condemns arrests of Journalists and human rights activists
In recent news, 1893MRM learnt with shock, the arrest of the owner and founder of Cite, Zenzele Ndebele as well as colleagues in his company, that included Lulu Brenda Harris and Sautsani Ali. Others ...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Mthwakazi Restoration
Man 'rapes' neighbour's daughter
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Hope Fountain on the outskirts of Bulawayo allegedly raped his Grade Six neighbour. Michael Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mr Franklin Mkhwananzi and pleade...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zenzele Ndebele freed after arrest at Mnangagwa event
Charges brought by prosecutors accusing journalist Zenzele Ndebele of being in possession of "offensive weapons" after a search of his vehicle turned up a spent cartridge and a used tear gas canister ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:15hrs | 2 | by ZimLive
BREAKING: Journalist Zenzele Ndebele freed
A Bulawayo Magistrate Franklin Mkhwananzi has freed journalist Zenzele Ndebele after he described the arrest illogical. Dismissing the case the Magistrate Mkhwananzi said, "It beats logic that...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 15:13hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prophet up for rape wails in court
A 62-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet burst into tears in court after he was arraigned for allegedly raping and impregnating a 22-year-old woman. Columbus Christopher Gangata of Mzilikazi subu...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man threatens to kill best friend after wife goes missing
A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly threatening to kill his wife's friend claiming she knew the whereabouts of his missing wife. Zenzo Nyathi from Woodvil...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rape accused prophet bursts into tears in court
A 62-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet burst into tears in court after he was arraigned for allegedly raping and impregnating a 22-year-old woman. Columbus Christopher Gangata of Mzilikazi subu...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop 'killer' protestor on the run
ONE of the two men who was allegedly part of a group of rogue protestors who stoned a police officer to death during violent demonstrations in Bulawayo has skipped bail and is now on the run. ...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Losing MP, DJ arrested for burning cars, stoning clinic
BULAWAYO South Constituency losing independent candidate in last year's harmonised elections Josphat "Mzaca" Ngulube and popular former entertainment promoter and DJ Marshal Mpofu have been arrested f...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Only 12 months in jail for Bulawayo looters
THREE Bulawayo men who were part of a gang of hooligans that looted and burnt shops during last week's violent protests, were yesterday sentenced to a combined seven years in jail. Liberty Moy...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman fined for failure to secure firearm
A BULAWAYO businesswoman, whose 15- year-old son ganged up with an accomplice and allegedly robbed a United States-based student of $35 on Christmas Eve at gunpoint, was yesterday fined $100 or 30 day...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man arrested for stealing beer
A Bulawayo man has been arrested and taken to court after he stole a Russian bear beer at Pick and Pay.Paul Junior Tatenda Nkala (27) pleaded guilty to theft when he appeared before Bulawayo m...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Soldier, cop up for culpable homicide
A MEMBER of the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) and a police officer have separately appeared in court charged with culpable homicide and negligent driving leading to the death of a pedestrian.AFZ...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Staff rpeorter
Companies lose thousands in fake RTGS payments
TWO men from Chitungwiza have been arraigned for allegedly defrauding two Bulawayo companies of more than $12 000 by forging Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) payments.Allan Makuture (43) alia...Published: 16 Jun 2018 at 21:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Employee defrauds Trek $42 000 diesel
A TREK Agriculture Petroleum employee has been taken to court for allegedly fleecing his employer of over $42 000 worth of diesel earmarked for use at the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority ...Published: 29 May 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cop assaulted over 'prostitute'
THREE Bulawayo residents appeared in court last week, facing attempted murder charges after assaulting a police officer they found with a woman whom they labelled a prostitute.This was heard b...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Polygamous groundsman in maintenance storm
A GROUNDSMAN at Carmel Primary School in Nkayi has been dragged to the Maintenance Court by his second wife for the upkeep of their two minor children.Sibonokuhle Dube was demanding $100 for t...Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Married man 'rapes' girlfriend
A MARRIED man from Bulawayo allegedly raped his girlfriend while promising to marry her, but later dumped her.Pride Tapson Mapurisa (29) from Ross camp driving school quarters lured the girl (...Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
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