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Suspected Zanu-PF youths damage private property
Two suspected Zanu-PF youths have been brought before Mbare magistrate Batanai Madzingira on charges of malicious damage to property belonging to Livre Investments.Kelvin Gonzo (49) and David ...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
48 drug dens destroyed yet granary bases remain untouchable
Cabinet received good news that 48 DRUG DENS had been DESTROYED these being:Manicaland -25Harare -10Mash Central - 6Mat North - 3 Mash West - 2Midlands&...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 05:48hrs | 4 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Chief Dakamela announces second edition of Appreciation Awards
Chief Dakamela of Nkayi District has been hailed as a beacon of transformative leadership for his remarkable efforts to uplift his rural community. Through a series of innovative initiatives, Chief Da...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 15:54hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man found with 93 snakes in granary
In a chilling incident that unfolded in Binga, Matabeleland North province, under Chief Pashu's jurisdiction, a local villager has been apprehended for allegedly harboring 93 snakes in a granary. The ...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cholera patient goes missing in Bulawayo
THE City of Bulawayo is on the hunt for a patient who has gone missing after being diagnosed with Cholera at a time when five positive cases have been confirmed in Harare.The positive cholera ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 21:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare grappling with a cholera outbreak again
Harare is currently grappling with a cholera outbreak, with health authorities confirming five cases.Cholera, a waterborne disease transmitted through contaminated drinking water or food, caus...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Murderous couple on the run
A COUPLE from Zvimba East allegedly bludgeoned their four-year-old niece to death, stuffed her body in a sack and dumped it in a stream near a bridge in Kuwadzana Extension.The girl's body was...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dakamela launches housing and education foundations
Chief Dakamela of Nkayi has launched a housing scheme and education foundations to assist less privileged members of his community.The housing foundation will target mostly the elderly who do ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 11:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zanu-PF MP steals the limelight
Zanu PF aspiring candidate for Zvimba East in the primary elections; Francis Garikai Mukwangwariwa has become the talk of town for spending huge in his campaign for the party internal process as if al...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 19:49hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Prominent businessman goes berserk, torches relatives' houses
Prominent Masvingo business person who hails from Chivi's Sese area allegedly went berserk on Friday night (August 12) and torched his relatives' houses over allegations that they are bewitching his f...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere: To be or not to be!
Widening Russian War Aims What a week we have had! War works largely on laws of the unforeseen and the unintended. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has ominously hinted at ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Jamwanda
Land reform a game changer, says ZDF
The Land Reform Programme is a game changer in Zimbabwe's economy that has resulted in the positive transformation of people's livelihoods. This was said by Zimbabwe National Army director civ...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
We need at least five tractors complete with harrows
That cattle malady Thelerios has rebounded with never before seen determination. Again the few remnant livestock from the first wave are sacuumbing to this dreaded bovine pandemic. Never did w...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 11:52hrs | | by Tincuts Matepatepa
Prison escapee jailed for 4 years
An alleged serial robber and rapist on remand for attacking almost 20 women recently escaped from Harare Remand Prison, allegedly with the help of two prison officers, but was caught, was yesterday ja...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rain-making ceremonies still relevant
Normal to above-normal rains received in Makonde District and the rest of Zimbabwe last season have raised debate.Traditionalists, Christians and scientists have divergent views on why the cou...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We need to repair our sick politics
AS strange as it might sound or seem, you can be sure there is an imbecile somewhere in our beloved teapot-shaped country that is very unhappy the weatherman is forecasting we might have a very good r...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | 10 | by Bishop Lazi
Jealous man up for attempted murder
POLICE in Mukumbura, Mashonaland Central province, have arrested a man who, in a fit of rage, pelted his ex-wife with bricks and struck her boyfriend with a log after allegedly finding them being inti...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jealous man up for attempted murder
POLICE in Mukumbura, Mashonaland Central arrested a jealous man who pelted his ex-wife with bricks and struck her boyfriend with a log after he caught the...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Rapist kills own father, aunt
Police have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly killed his father and aunt before raping a woman and committing a spate of robberies around Kadoma.Evans Chikore (29) of Village 1 Luwana...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Carmel School sets up Culture Centre
IN an effort to increase the school's pass rate for IsiNdebele, Carmel School in Bulawayo has built a Cultural Centre which was officially opened last Friday.The primary school used the same e...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Every child must at one stage stay at grandmother’s home
The eldest of us was Tapfuma, whose eggshell head made him look awkward. In our hierarchy Tapfuma was followed by me and then Obedience, a tall slim boy full of humour. The rest were toddlers. We so l...Published: 08 May 2021 at 07:58hrs | | by Isdore Guvamombe
Zimbabwe's GDP goes up to US$24 billion
THE country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has risen to US$24 billion owing to sound financial policies introduced by Government to replenish its coffers, Finance and Economic Development Minister Pro...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suspected armed robbers shoot, injure couple
THREE suspected armed robbers have been nabbed on allegations of shooting and injuring a Granary couple before getting away with money and mobile phones all valued at US$20 000. Givemore Musur...Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for supplying gun used in US$2,7m heist
A man whose rifle was used in the US$2,7 million cash heist that occurred along the Harare-Chinhoyi Road, yesterday appeared in court on allegations of supplying the firearm to the gang that pretended...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
15 minute storm leaves 200 homeless
MORE than 30 homesteads in Lusulu under Chief Sinamagonde in Binga District were destroyed after a heavy downpour preceded by a violent thunderstorm and strong winds hit the area on Sunday. In...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Traditional grains key in maximizing production, farmers told
GROWING traditional grains in the arid and semi-arid parts of the country has been cited as crucial in mitigating against the effects of climate change which continues to threaten food security....Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 14:58hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Khaya Moyo pays tribute to Father Zimbabwe
Late Vice President and founding nationalist Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was a national leader who played a leading role in fostering unity in the country. This was said by Zanu-PF spokesperson Si...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
The bane of rabid, frenzied media
Again, dear reader, if ever you are in doubt, if ever you are confused, if ever you need a moral compass, or whenever you find yourself agreeing with Jonathan Moyo, you should know that you are close ...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:35hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Political studies 101 on how Zanu failed itself, the country, and the masses
Politically I wonder if it is the morning, afternoon and evening in Zimbabwe, to Africa and, to the Diaspora community who watch yet emotionally as tangled in as anyone at home. The Christmas message ...Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere
Prophet fights, subdues 3m python
A CHIPINGE homestead was recently turned topsy-turvy when hundreds of curious villagers trooped to catch a glimpse of a suspected juju python that was captured by a self-proclaimed prophet during a wi...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Banker's son killer jailed
A ROBBER who was found in possession of a gun that killed top banker Joshua Tapambgwa's son, David during a robbery in July, was yesterday sentenced to one year imprisonment for contravening sections ...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cheat seeks refuge in granary
A GOKWE man became a prisoner of his own scheming after he was held hostage in a granary all night following being caught in bed with his neighbour's wife.Waimon Dzete of Siyanungu villa...Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
GMB forecasts decent deliveries
Farmers have delivered more than 47 136 tonnes of maize, 5 000 tonnes of soyabeans and 136 tonnes of small grains to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) within the first month of the marketing season, rai...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 children die in hailstorm
THREE children died last week in Masvingo province when heavy hailstorms coupled with strong winds destroyed homesteads leaving more than 300 families homeless, officials have confirmed.Masvin...Published: 22 May 2018 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manicaland man chops uncle's head off with axe
Unconfirmed reports say a village heard in Chingono, Gandanzara, Manicaland province was allegedly murdered by his nephew who has mental health problems on Monday.Eye witnesses allege the vill...Published: 16 May 2018 at 09:51hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Barnabas Sibanda, the man who wanted to fly
IN the 1990s Zimbabwe, Bulawayo in particular, became fascinated by the ambitions of Barnabas Sibanda, a former soldier in the Zimbabwe National Army who wanted to construct the country's first aircra...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:31hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe left with wheat reserves for 90 days'
GRAIN Millers' Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) will next week send a 12-member delegation to Canada to sign a 200 000-tonne wheat deal, amid reports that the country's granary is depleting.Addr...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutanda nailed over witchcraft accusations
A 44-YEAR-OLD tsikamutanda from Buhera was on Monday fined $100 or 20 days in jail for accusing two villagers of being witches.Fainas Mutetwa, of Nechishanye village, under Chief Chamutsa, Buh...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Granary Park Harare letter to President Mnangagwa
Dear editor,I live in Granary Park Harare and would like you to assist us to present this letter in your reputable press.I strongly believe that media has an important role in the development ...Published: 16 Mar 2018 at 15:13hrs | 9 | by Concernedresidents
Woman sues dead man
A Harare woman whose plea for a peace order was dismissed at the civil court on grounds of merit sued a man who passed away in 2009 in a bid to recover property at a piece of land she was evicted from...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF finding it difficult to handle Jah Prayzah
Music star Jah Prayzah has become a hot potato that politicians in the ruling Zanu-PF party are finding difficult to handle.It therefore did not come as a surprise that the album launch of his...Published: 21 Oct 2017 at 15:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah's new release reignites political controversy
Kutonga Kwaro, the title track of Jah Prayzah's just-released album, has stoked political controversy once again.In the run-up to the launch of the album at the Harare International Conference...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 12:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Goblins throw prophet into fire
A CLEANSING ceremony at a homestead in Nkayi Matabeleland North Province turned horribly wrong when a prophet was seriously burnt by suspected goblins.The prophet only identified as Madz...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Feared sngaoma turns neighbour's son into goblin
A VILLAGE in Filabusi has "distinguished" itself as an extraordinary haven for wizards and witches.This came to light after a family claimed their son who went missing in February this year wa...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Cops' face 23 counts of armed robbery
A gang of fake cops that was arrested in June on allegations of terrorising businesses in Harare, getting away with cash and valuables worth over $100 000 is now facing 13 fresh charges.When t...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fake cops terrorise Harare
A gang of bogus cops that terrorised businesses in Harare getting away with cash and valuables worth over $50 000 has appeared in court charged with robbery and illegal possession of explosives....Published: 24 Jun 2017 at 13:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cruel step mum fined
A 29-YEAR-OLD Granary woman was fined $80 for ill-treatig and failing to provide adequate food for her step-son. Molleen Manyenyezero pleaded guilty when she appeared before Mbare magistrate G...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man 'kills' uncle in goats dispute
POLICE have arrested a Gokwe man who allegedly brutally murdered his uncle by striking him several times with an axe following a misunderstanding.Murava Simonga from Uswahwengavi Masemo villag...Published: 02 May 2017 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Derelict silos threaten Zimbabwe bumper harvest
AS much as 30 percent of Zimbabwe's anticipated bumper harvest could be lost to adverse weather conditions as the majority of the country's grain silos are in a serious state of dereliction thereb...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Spectacle of Dead-mouse Mutasa
So it's true after all? That Tsvangirai's MDC benefited from Mai Mujuru and her late departed hero-husband, Chauya-Chauya's Mavambo project? So why was she denying it when this column made that revela...Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 14:21hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
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