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Zimbabwe floods destroy 160ha of crops
FLOODS and strong winds destroyed over 160 hectares of crops, including maize and tobacco valued at thousands of dollars, as well as damaging 48 homes in six provinces countrywide over three days last...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Apostolic prophet in land dispute: Chief Chipuriro
Guruve Chief, Chief Chipuriro has denied the recent allegations that he is evicting Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Godfrey Karembera (Madzibaba veShanduko) from his rural home, Guruve....Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 10:31hrs | 1097 | by Tarisai Mudahondo/Simbarashe Sithole
Gang beats man to death for stealing 11 donkeys
A gang of five from Silobela which beat to death a 23-year old man for stealing seven donkeys sometime in 2020 and dumped his body at a headman's homestead has been arrested, NewZimbabwe.com has learn...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:35hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Family tormented by sex goblins
A Mutare family reportedly appeared before Headman Chengetai Chigodora's traditional court on Saturday last week for allegedly having sex with goblins....Published: 24 Dec 2022 at 01:54hrs | 2883 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chaos as Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | 1389 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe pilot appointed Mangwe headman
HIGHFLYING Air Zimbabwe pilot Captain Simon Thalon Moyo has been appointed as Godzi headman under Chief Tjanguluba in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.The pilot has flown President...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
Headman, teacher up for stock theft
A headman in Mudzi, a teacher and their accomplice are in trouble after they allegedly hired a self proclaimed prophet to cleanse the home of a senior cit...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 22:37hrs | 1148 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Human rights abuses resurface in Chiadzwa
Human rights abuses have resurfaced in the volatile Marange diamond fields in Chiadzwa, Manicaland province, jolting government to dispatch high-ranking officials and State security agents to ease ten...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Female chief endorsed
THE late Chief Mvuthu's daughter Ms Silibaziso Mlotshwa could be one foot closer to succeeding her father after the Chiefs Council endorsed her.Chief Mvuthu, born Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa of Mvu...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Chief who pushed for Mugabe's exhumation and reburial dies
CHIEF Chidziva of Zvimba, born Johannes Jenami, has died after a long battle with a kidney problem.He was aged 92.Son to the late chief, Gibson Jenami, confirmed the passing on of his ...Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 21:07hrs | 952 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army Generals in u-turn
A coterie of serving and retired army Generals plotting the eviction of an estimated 300 Chegutu families to pave way for a proposed platinum project, has reportedly called an emergency meeting to san...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 8097 | by Staff reporter
Villagers forced to pay US$25 for rain making ceremony
A headman in Mutasa district, Manicaland allegedly forced his subjects to pay US$25 each per homestead towards a traditional rain-making ceremony known as Mukwerera in Shona in Honde Valley....Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 07:57hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
July Moyo sucked into controversial installation of Masvingo chief
LOCAL Government Minister, July Moyo has been accused of unlawfully influencing the appointment of one Tranos Manjiva as Chief Nemanwa in an unfolding chieftainship row in Masvingo.The ministe...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | 1489 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa goat scheme ready to take off
THE first 30 000 goats under the Presidential Goat Scheme, which seeks to boost breeding stock and increase numbers and quality, will be distributed to provinces over the next two months.The p...Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Military man weak in bed
A couple has been told to go separate ways as a result of their failure to coexist peacefully.Evidence Mandaza has dragged Onismas Nyazenga before Chief Chinamhora's traditional court yesterda...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 14:48hrs | 4661 | by Alice Mangwanda
Headman dragged to court
A headman who allegedly instructed three men to destroy a fowl run which cost $300 000 has been dragged to court together with the trio for malicious damage to property. Headman Simbarashe Nho...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | 1364 | by Staff reporter
Woes mount for suspended Zanu-PF DCC chairperson
IT never rains but pours for suspended Zanu-PF Buhera district coordination committee (DCC) chairperson Cosmore Chimombe who is also now being accused of abusing the Presidential inputs scheme....Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:54hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says no to tribalism, regionalism
Government will intensify direct support to farmers through various programmes during the 2022/2023 summer cropping season to stimulate enhanced grain production and guarantee national food self-suffi...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 10:12hrs | 2108 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF 'threatens' terror attacks
KAZANGARARE villagers in the Hurungwe district of Mashonaland West province are living in fear after being threatened with violence if they voted for the opposition in the 2023 elections or failed to ...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:24hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Violent ZANU PF DCC chair suspended
Zanu PF Buhera District Coordinating Committe(DCC) Chairman Cosmore Chimombe has been suspended on allegations of failing to discharge his duties an...Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 15:25hrs | 1412 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mr Mnangagwa what's stopping you from arresting criminals?
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, never has the yearning for freedom manifested itself with intensity. Although citizenry has been gradually concerned by the progressive fall ...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:49hrs | 1890 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Witch hunters trigger crisis meeting
CHIEF Bekezela Sibanda Sibasa of Filabusi last week called a crisis meeting with villagers, human rights watchdogs and the police to discuss witch hunters (tsikamutandas) who he said were wreaking hav...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:30hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
The eldest son claims Ndiweni chieftainship
THE late Chief Khayisa Ndiweni's eldest son, Mr Joram Thambo Ndiweni, yesterday told village heads in Ntabazinduna that he is now rebuilding his family's derelict homestead with the intention of reset...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:45hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Chief Khayisa Ndiweni's widow's grave tampered with
THE grave of the late Chief Khayisa Ndiweni's widow Agnes Masuku Ndiweni was reportedly desecrated and the family is set to hold an emergency meeting to address the issue today.Mrs Ndiweni die...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:16hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chiefs pledge to act on political violence
TRADITIONAL leaders have pledged to deal with perpetrators of political violence, including supporters from the ruling Zanu-PF by summoning them to their courts ahead of the 2023 elections.The...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 07:27hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Village head killed over stock theft
A village head was killed on Tuesday by angry villagers in Madlambudzi area in Plumtree over allegations of stock theft.Mpikiswane Mvundla (50), who is also a village head in Hungwa area under...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 11:52hrs | 1282 | by Desmond Nleya
Beitbridge passport office cuts long trips for residents
A passport issuing office has been opened in Beitbridge town as the Government presses ahead with plans to decentralise critical services nationwide and most people in the area reckon that with passpo...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF takes villagers to traditional court for bunking party meetings
SCORES of Hurungwe villagers were Monday summoned to appear before a traditional court to explain their continued absenteeism at Zanu-PF meetings and events.About 50 people, mostly Citizens Co...Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1718 | by Staff reporter
Man kills ex-wife's boyfriend
POLICE in Hwedza, Mashonaland East province, have arrested a 45-year-old man who fatally attacked his former wife's boyfriend after she refused to reconcile with him.Edward Mhishe of Rambanepa...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:39hrs | 1318 | by Staff reporter
Kalanga's n'holo we mwizana marriage myth demystified
MARRIAGE is defined differently depending on one's culture but it is primarily an institution where interpersonal interactions, typically intimate and sexual ones are acknowledged.Every tribe ...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:05hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
'Manjuzu' craze hits Harare
IN one of his letters to Timothy, a fellow brother in the Christian faith, Apostle Paul (previously known as Saul of Tarsus) offers counsel to a brother.Writes Paul in 1 Timoth 6:10: "For the ...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:04hrs | 5749 | by Staff reporter
IsiNdebele teaching in Buhera/ Buyela excites chief
THE Ndebele community in Buhera, Manicaland Province, has commended Government for reintroducing isiNdebele teaching at their local school, saying it is important for cultural preservation.The...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:57hrs | 1301 | by Staff reporter
State lines up 20 witnesses against Sikhala, Sithole
THE State has lined up 20 witnesses to testify against Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Job Sikhala (Zengeza West) and Godfrey Sithole (Chitungwiza North) accused of inciting members of...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1631 | by Staff reporter
Former security guard helps build schools
THE painful experience of walking barefoot for 30km to and from school daily inspired Mr Kumbulani Tshambo of Victoria Falls to help build schools and reduce distance travelled by learners.Wit...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Female village head breaks new ground
Twenty-five-year-old, Ms Ketumile Nare broke new ground after being installed Headman Mahopolo at a colourful ceremony presided over by the area's paramount Chief Tshitaudze (David Mbedzi) at the Mali...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:29hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Headman bullies villagers over Zanu-PF meetings
A HEADMAN in Mtawatawa, Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe, has threatened to banish villagers from the area if they fail to attend Zanu-PF indoctrination meetings.Simbarashe Chingoma, Moses Jaji, Progres...Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 07:59hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Village heads to get funeral and medical assistance
Village heads will soon receive funeral and medical assistance from the government, as some could not access medical facilities due to lack of resources.Chiefs, headmen and village heads earn ...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 18:41hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Over 960 teachers to benefit from ProFuturo Teacher Development Programme
Over 960 secondary school teachers in Chivi, Mudzi and Mutoko are set to benefit from the ProFuturo Teacher Development Programme being implemented by Teach For Zimbabwe in Chivi, Mutoko and Mudzi Dis...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 07:24hrs | 697 | by Chamunorwa Matanhike
Free Zupco transport for traditional leaders
TRADITIONAL leaders will no longer have to pay transport fares on all Zupco buses across the country, Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga told mourners at the homestead of the late Chief Nhlamba in...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:53hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa deletes tweet after being exposed
Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa was forced to delete a tweet in which he had posted a picture of himself with a man in ZANU PF regalia after a Twitter user commente...Published: 28 May 2022 at 15:40hrs | 9969 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Family beats up man (70) for cheating
A 70-year-old man from Kezi under Chief Malaba Ncube will think twice before he commits adultery again after his wife and grandchildren ganged up to beat him and left him unconscious.Andrew Du...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:52hrs | 1603 | by Staff reporter
Drunkard kills church pastor
A GOKWE pastor was murdered on Sunday after he reproached an imbiber for drinking beer at a funeral church service.In a statement yesterday, police said: "Police in Gokwe are appealing for inf...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
Man murdered for cautioning imbibers at funeral wake
A Gokwe man was allegedly fatally stabbed while his two brothers are battling for life at Gokwe General Hospital after they were attacked for cautioning siblings who were drinking beer during a funera...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:34hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
There is no my vote is my secret, 'Death leaves no track record, voters do!' boasted Mnangagwa
"SaBuku pamberi, (Zanu PF) district chairman shure navanhu, councillor aripovo. Kwava kunovota." (Village headman will be in front, (Zanu PF) district chairman behind with the people and the local cou...Published: 14 May 2022 at 11:16hrs | 1804 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Septuagenarian challenges traditional leaders' bizarre custom
A 76-year-old Nyanga man has asked a traditional leader to return his livestock and money which he paid as punishment after his 15-year-old grandson was convicted and fined for allegedly violating an ...Published: 11 May 2022 at 19:23hrs | 868 | by Stephen Jakes
Man loses livestock, US$20 to headman as fine for wearing red clothes during rainy season
A Nyanga man has taken his village head to court seeking to recover cash and livestock he paid to him as punishment for wearing red clothes during the rainy season.The 15-year old boy was conv...Published: 11 May 2022 at 09:15hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
Sisters tormented by dead lover
IN a suspected case of a vengeful spirit, two sisters from the same family are being tormented by the spirit of a boyfriend, who died 24 years ago.The girlfriend, Chioniso Mabwe now 40, was in...Published: 05 May 2022 at 20:32hrs | 2240 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland communities feel the effects of climate change
Villagers in Bubi ward 19 are living in fear after a herd of elephants invaded their fields. The invasion which began a week ago h...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 400 | by Stephen Jakes
Brother pushes for late Johane Marange High Priest's exhumation
THE late Johane Marange Apostolic church leader Noah Taguta's brother, Clements Momberume, has been granted an interim interdict barring the sect from using the sacred burial shrine he was buried at i...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:36hrs | 1440 | by Staff reporter
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