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Duo kill cousin brother at grazing land
Police in Matabeleland North Province have arrested two murder suspects who viciously attacked their cousin brother to death using knob kerries on Saturday.The two murder suspects Lindelani Ms...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
Debt collector kills man who failed to pay
POLICE in Matabeleland North Province are hunting for a suspect who allegedly stabbed a village mate to death on Friday.Kwanele Moyo (36) accosted Casper Dube Moyo at Sembeule Business Centre,...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Siblings kill brother in witchcraft row
IN a shocking incident, a 57-year-old man from Macala Village in under Chief Sikhobokhobo's area in Nkayi, Matebeleland North province was allegedly murdered by his two brothers over witchcraft ...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bow out gracefully, respect voters
IT was refreshing to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling United States President Joe Biden that, "Israel does not make policies guided by pressures from abroad." This was after Bide...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Esigodini fire victims identified
Police have released the names of the 10 victims who died while trying to extinguish a raging veld fire at Rodrose Farm, Esigodini yesterday.In a statement, national police spokesperson Assist...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 19:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Community fundraise for the school in Nkayi
The Community Podium has partnered with the Citizens Initiative organisation in a fundraising drive that seeks to raise an amount of US$10 000 to help Nkayi villagers in Matabeleland North ...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:58hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Girl (15) murdered over boyfriend
A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death with a knife following an argument with a colleague over a boyfriend while they were on their way from school in Gwelutshena area in Matabeleland North Province...Published: 03 Nov 2021 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Devolution helplessly biting the dust at Nkayi registry offices
Despite the unambiguous provisions of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013, devolution sadly remains a pipedream in the generality of the country. For purposes of particularity, t...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 07:52hrs | 8 | by Nhlanhla Moses
The Liberation War in Nkayi, Matebeleland: The Agenda by Rhodesian Army & State to starve 'terrorists', a personal experience!
In today's Africa, we often ascribe the violation of African rights to only African governments and easily forget a long-standing history of wanton violation of African rights by gun-ho racialist geno...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 22:38hrs | 14 | by Thembani Dube
$150m needed to rehabilitate roads, bridges in Matabeleland North
THE District Development Fund (DDF) needs about $150 million to rehabilitate 150km of roads and bridges damaged by incessant rains in Matabeleland North. DDF has a total gravel road network of...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Orap to help rural kids play in major leagues
THE Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress (ORAP) will engage primary and secondary schools from Nkayi district to identify, promote and give children a platform to play in professional leagu...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 09:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bodies found floating in dams
TWO bodies were found floating in dams in Bulawayo and Umguza on Thursday, one of which is suspected to have been dumped in one of the water bodies after a brutal murder. The body of an uniden...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Overturning donkey cart kills 12-year-old
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy died on the spot while two other people were injured when a donkey drawn scotch cart they were travelling in overturned in Nkayi District.Nkosikhona Moyo of Khoto Village in ...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zupco buses in head on collision
TWENTY six people were injured when two Zupco buses were involved in a head-on collision at the 91KM peg along the Binga-Cross Dete Road. The injured were rushed to Binga District Hospital whe...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BIZZARE: Man dies in selfie with hippo attempt
A MAN from Gwelutshena in Nkayi died in a hippopotamus attack as he tried to capture pictures using his phone with the animal behind him.Police confirmed the incident which occurred on Monday....Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 06:21hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
ZNA distances self from soldiers terror claims in Nkayi
The Zimbabwe national Army has distanced itself from reports that its members are causing terror and havoc in Nkayi following reports that the military have been deployed to intimidate people in the a...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 15:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Soldiers terrorising Nkayi villagers
Some Zimbabwe National Army members camped in Nkayi North's Gwelutshena have been accused of unleashing havoc and terror attacks on villagers in wards 3, 4, 5 and 6, Welshman Ncube's MDC has said....Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 10:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MDC condemns soldiers' untoward behaviour in Nkayi
Reports that soldiers are terrorizing villagers in Nkayi, coercing them into voting for the ruling party are disturbing, an MDC official has said.MDC Matabeleland North Chairman, Leonard Mhlan...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 06:42hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
MDC condemns soldiers' untoward behaviour in Nkayi
Reports that soldiers are terrorizing villagers in Nkayi, coercing them into voting for the ruling party are disturbing.The MDC has learnt that for the past two weeks, some Zimbabwe National A...Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 13:21hrs | | by Leonard Mhlanga
Soldiers causing 'terror, havoc' in Nkayi
The members of the Zimbabwe National Army have been accused of abusing villagers in Nkayi ahead of this year's elections.According to sources from Nkayi people are already being abused b...Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi Republic Party hails Nkayi villagers for support
The Mthwakazi Republic Party has hailed villagers in Nkayi for attending its rallies held in the area ;last week."We would like to thank the people of Nkayi for their unwavering support which ...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Air Force brings digital age to Gwelutshena
THE Minister of State for Matabeleland North Provincial Affairs, Cain Mathema has urged headmasters and parents to encourage children to adopt information and communications technologies (ICTs)....Published: 26 Sep 2017 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwelutshena Primary receives over 20 computers from AFZ
The leadership of the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has paid a visit Gwelutshena Primary School where they handed over 20 computers.Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperative Development Minis...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gold mine owner shot
A FILABUSI mine owner was shot on the leg by his colleague who accidentally discharged a firearm as they were repelling illegal gold panners at Epoch Mine in the district.The incident occurred...Published: 06 May 2017 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Row over eggs, man crushes son's head with battery
A MAN from Nkayi, who punched his stepson twice on the cheek before crushing his head with a 12 volt battery after the boy cooked some eggs without his approval has been jailed for 35 years....Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 11:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister endures 8 hour bumpy ride
THE Minister of Small, Medium and Cooperative Development Sithembiso Nyoni last Friday said she endured an eight-hour long journey from Nkayi which is her constituency to Bulawayo due to bad roads...Published: 23 Jan 2017 at 05:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko donates to Nkayi hospital
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko and his family have donated a consignment of 10 beds and 100 blankets to Nkayi District Hospital in Matabeleland North.The Mphoko family who run Choppies supe...Published: 30 Oct 2016 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkosi ka Ndlovu has done it again
Following his successful tour of Zimbabwe dubbed "The Tour of my Motherland" in November 2015, UK-based Bulawayo-born gospel singer Nkosi Ka Ndlovu returned to the studio this year and has just releas...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 20:24hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
Man gets 20 years jail for raping same teen thrice
A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Nkayi was yesterday slapped with a 20-year jail term for raping a teenager thrice.Ambrose Ncube from Gwelutshena village raped the 16-year-old girl from the same village...Published: 28 Jan 2016 at 05:25hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
Weekend Buzz: What's happening in and around Skies
Club Eden (Ascot Racecourse)The trendy club tonight hosts a Miller party for Kead Wikead who joins the nightspot as one of their resident DJs. Tomorrow ther...Published: 06 Nov 2015 at 14:46hrs | | by Entertainment
Man axes wife over child support
A BULAWAYO man, angry that his wife told him to look after his children, waylaid her and axed her three times as she relieved herself in the bush, a court heard yesterday. Charles Kasweka, 40,...Published: 10 Sep 2015 at 06:47hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Man caught bonking neighbour's wife, flees with condom on
A 36 year old Nkayi man, Ndodana Nyoni ran for dear life with a condom on after he was caught red-handed bonking his neighbour's wife.Nyoni was caught having a good time with S...Published: 02 Aug 2015 at 10:05hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Huge gorge next to road in Nkayi - WhatsApp Update
10:42am, Jul 10 - +263 7* *** ****: Hie editor, Can you post these pics showing a HUGE gorge that is not being attended to in Nkayi District. Along the Kana Mission road from Gwelutshen...Published: 10 Jul 2015 at 14:48hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Man 'axes' neighbour for dancing close to his wife
A MAN from Dakamela area in Nkayi allegedly axed his neighbour during a traditional ceremony accusing him of dancing close to his wife.Christopher Mpofu (61) has not been asked to plead to...Published: 23 Mar 2015 at 08:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Man assaults girlfriend for 'locking' manhood
A man from Nkayi's Gwelutshena area beat up his small house for "locking" him.Trust Maphosa took his small house, Nothando Ndlovu, to a secluded area where he beat the hell out of her. Ndlovu,...Published: 21 Feb 2015 at 20:33hrs | | by Danisa Masuku
Discarded machine gun and grenade unearthed in Mat North
TILLING the land during this time of the year can lead to strange finds, two families that discovered a discarded machine gun and grenade in Tsholotsho and Nkayi respectively, will testify.Sou...Published: 18 Jan 2015 at 09:18hrs | | by Lungile Tshuma
'Mat North junior cops in trouble again'
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone Number....Published: 02 Jan 2015 at 04:43hrs | | by Concerned Zim Cop
Brother dies of rabbis while Sithembiso Nyoni is in hibernation - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender...Published: 20 Apr 2014 at 15:44hrs | | by Concerned Resident
Tendai Biti returns to law practice with new firm
It hit me the other day that life is about keys and locks. More appropriately changing keys.The story of life is measured in keys, those that are changed or not changed. Those that are lost a...Published: 18 Nov 2013 at 09:04hrs | 1 | by Tendai Biti
Witness collapses in court while giving rape evidence
AN elderly Bulawayo woman collapsed in court on Monday while giving evidence in a case in which her husband is accused of raping their 14-year old granddaughter.The woman (name withheld) was ...Published: 23 Oct 2013 at 04:56hrs | | by Court Reporter
Headmen urged to campaign for Zanu-PF
SMALL and Medium Scale Enterprises Minister, who is also Zanu-PF Nkayi North MP, Sithembiso Nyoni has urged headmen to drum up support for the former sole ruling party ahead of elections, saying this ...Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkayi nurses threaten to take women who deliver outside clinic to the police
Women from Gwayibayaya and Kote villages in Gwelutshena, Nkayi North, have appealed to the Government to intervene in a situation that has forced pregnant women to risk their lives and those of th...Published: 17 Sep 2012 at 00:44hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
Man beats up, rapes daughter-in-law after she turned down his proposal
In an incident that left Gwelutshena villagers shell-shocked, a man allegedly demanded sex from his daughter-in-law and when she denied him the right to test the forbidden fruit, he gave her a thoroug...Published: 06 Sep 2012 at 12:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man (26) fatally axes mum
A Twenty-six year-old Nkayi man, ...Published: 27 May 2012 at 04:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
This and That with Maluphosa - Siyidla ngaphi?
Siyidla ngaphi lamhlanje? Well, this used to be such a common question emakhaya during those 'good old days'. And at times an invitation to a wedding or Christmas party would already have been sent o...Published: 25 Dec 2011 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Zimbabwe soccer player dies in action
NQOBIZITHA NDLOVU, a former Dynamos youth player who was playing for Division One side Silo United, collapsed during a match at the weekend and died a few hours later in hospital.Ndlovu (21) c...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:21hrs | | by Nare Msupa
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