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Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas
In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Highway robbers on the prowl
An unsuspecting haulage truck driver was brutally attacked by robbers on the Harare-Mutare highway this week after offering a lift to what he believed were harmless hitch-hikers. The driver, who was s...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:05hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Family dumps decomposing corpse at killer's home, demands 55 head of cattle before burial
A family in Silobela is demanding 55 head of cattle and US$8 500 as compensation before they can bury their son who was allegedly killed in a revenge attack.The family of Tinashe Manyeruke who...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
A chitchat ain't an interview
It's been quite a spectacle to witness people – who since 3 October 2023, have been painting Sengezo Tshabangu as a Zanu-PF tortoise that has allegedly caused the mayhem which has ravaged CCC throug...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 17:00hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwean minister claims that maize meal supply guaranteed
The HeraldThe low volumes of some mealie meal brands that appeared in formal retail shops recently was just a temporary business distribution hitch not caused by any grain shortages, with mill...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman gives birth in kombi
A Dangamvura woman in Mutare had a kombi journey through the city to remember on Wednesday morning after giving birth to a baby boy in the loaded city-bound public transport.Ms Patricia Chitsa...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hail King Nero: Impotence as strength
Hail King Nero, The First and Last!"There shall be a leader and Change Champion-in-Chief (Advocate Nelson Chamisa) who shall be the Administrator and President tasked by the citizens to champi...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:42hrs | 14 | by @Jamwanda on Saturday
Grade 7 exams start
The ZIMSEC Grade Seven examinations commenced smoothly yesterday, with no reported hitches or delays.Parents, when interviewed, expressed their appreciation for the seamless start of the exami...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Over 300 election observers accredited
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has so far accredited over 300 local observers and journalists ahead of next month's harmonised elections.Giving an update on the accreditation process,...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ballot printing on course
PRINTING of ballot papers that will be used during the August 23 harmonised polls has commenced, but the process is being delayed by election-related cases that are before the courts.In an int...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bashed armed robbers choose to stay mum during court appearance
Two suspected armed robbers on Monday chose to remain mum when they were brought in the dock claiming they were heavily assaulted by police officers when they were arrested last week.Sheman Pe...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 08:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police warn the public on hitch hiking
POLICE in Bulawayo have warned the public against using pirate taxis commonly known as mushikashika following a spate of robberies in the city.Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Abednico...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cut-off date for voter registration announced
VOTER registration for those intending to vote during this year's harmonised elections will close two days after the proclamation of the poll day by President Mnangagwa in line with the country's elec...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charumbira in sexual assault storm
POLICE in Masvingo province have opened an indecent assault charge against Chiefs' Council president Fortune Charumbira after he allegedly sexually abused his 27-year-old married niece on two occasion...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
5-man gang robs hitchhikers
POLICE are hunting five men who allegedly gave lifts to hitchhikers on 16 April and robbed them of goods and US$ 3735The gang, traveling in a silver Honda CRV pounced on hikers thrice in one d...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says, 'Only friendly nations will observe Zimbabwe polls in future'
ZIMBABWE will not be dictated to on who to invite to observe its elections and, in future, only those countries that invite Harare to observe their own elections will be invited in return, President M...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries: Behold democracy in motion!
Our party primary electionsFOR two days towards the end of last month, our Party, the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front, Zanu-PF, held its primary elections. Primary elections ar...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 13:22hrs | 7 | by President E.D. Mnangagwa
Ex-opposition officials cleared to contest in Zanu-PF primaries
THE much anticipated Zanu-PF primary elections that were postponed last week will now be held this Saturday with an array of candidates including those who were once in the opposition set to contest....Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$30 fine for hitch-hiking
PASSENGERS who are picked up or dropped off at undesignated points in and around Harare's Central Business District (CBD), as well as in other towns and cities, will now be liable to US$30 fines, whil...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Slain sheriff's spirit 'haunts' killers
IN a bizarre case of the dead fighting from the grave, four of the six suspects linked to the murder of Harare High Court sheriff during an armed robbery are no longer able to stand trial after two of...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Justice Malaba calls for peaceful elections
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has called on political parties to campaign peacefully within the confines of the law ahead of the harmonised elections later this year.Opening the new legal year on ...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala a habitual offender
Empty vessels make a lot of noise. CCC interim vice national chairperson, Job Sikhala, has of late been making unfounded claims about the country's judiciary as being captured.This is stemming...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:11hrs | | by Zivanai Dhewa
ZB Bank heist mastermind in court
A ZB BANK internal security officer suspected to have been the mastermind of a US$2.7 million heist appeared at the Harare Magistrates court yesterday charged with armed robbery.Shadreck Njowa...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF old guard retain CC posts
THE ruling Zanu-PF party retained its old guard in the recently held central committee (CC) elections with a few young guns making it into the party's highest decision-making body.The party's ...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube elected as a Zanu-PF Central Committee member
Zanu-PF has released names of Central Committee elect members who sailed through in the just ended elections.Some party heavyweights who retained are Cdes Obert Mpofu, Mike Bimha, Christopher ...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police target unregistered vehicles
A stepped up joint operation headed by the police against unlicensed, uninsured, unregistered motor vehicles, mushikashika and illegal kombis has seen 81 motorists arrested since Monday.Kombis...Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bullet-proof vehicle fundraiser defends Chamisa
ORGANISERS of the GoFundMe campaign to buy an armoured vehicle for opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa have distanced him and the party from the initiative, saying it ...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Egodini to open for buses, kombis in December
COMMUTER buses and kombis are set to return to Egodini by December when Phase 1A of the much-anticipated Egodini Mall and Bus Terminus upgrading project is expected to have been completed, Bulawayo Ci...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sperm harvesters on the loose in Bulawayo
A GROUP of female sperm harvesters is on the loose in Bulawayo after three women reportedly drugged and sexually assaulted a man who they had given a lift, with police warning the public not to accept...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:18hrs | 2 | by Stephen Mpofu
Dembare disqualified from Nakamba tourney for age cheating
DYNAMOS Football Club have had their Under-17 team disqualified from the Marvelous Nakamba invitation football tournament which heads into the semi-finals at White City Stadium today for using an over...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga marries long-time soldier lover
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has married his long-time lover Miniyothabo Baloyi, the presidency announced on Wednesday.The two lovebirds exchanged their vows during a private ceremony a...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 17:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chief Masuku is installed
THERE was pomp and grandeur yesterday in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province as people came from far and wide to witness the installation of Mr Nkulumane Masuku as the substantive Chief Masuk...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born mayor Chikoto feted in UK
Newly-elected United Kingdom's Corby Town mayor, Zimbabwean-born Mr Tafadzwa Chikoto, wrote another piece of history yesterday when he was hoisted during the town's Corby Poll Fair marking the Queen's...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:52hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Hospital worker steals Honda Fit
A 36-YEAR-OLD Shamva hospital worker stole a Honda Fit that was parked near a soccer pitch and was apprehended while approaching a toll gate....Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 00:04hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa's options in the context of despotic capture of MDC Alliance?
In 1998, in Russia's St Petersburg, Oleg Sergeyev ran for the Governor's position. When he officially launched his campaign, to his chagrin there were two other opponents. Opponent one was Oleg Sergey...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
All set for exam classes re-opening
All systems are in place for the resumption of the 2021 Zimsec examinations after a two-week break over the Christmas and New Year holidays.President Mnangagwa last week announced the indefini...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF awaits party poll results
Zanu-PF provincial election results started trickling into the party's National Command Centre in Harare yesterday afternoon with more results expected this morning.There were expectations of ...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 07:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
12-member armed robbery gang arrested
Midlands police have rounded up and arrested a notorious 12-member gang terrorising villagers in Zhombe, and as convictions are secured several assault, attempted murder, public violence and rape case...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe transport woes: Women endangered by private cars
SINCE the first national lockdown in March 2020, Zimbabwean commuters in urban areas have faced transport problems. The government banned private public transport operators, allowing the ailing State-...Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police identify dangerous pick-up points
Police in the Midlands province have identified more than 10 undesignated pick-up points in Gweru, Gokwe and Zvishavane which have become a haven for criminals.With a reported surge in robberi...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bigwig defends lavish party
UNDERFIRE Finance ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga has struck a defiant tone after fierce criticism over his 50th birthday bash in Harare where he invited top performers from South Afri...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police dispute mushikashika claims
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has denied that it has been arresting people for boarding kombis not operating under the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) franchise.The police made ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Passengers challenge $2 000 fine
THE Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court seeking to block the police from arresting commuters who boarded pirate taxis after failing to ge...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Govt blunder leaves commuters stranded
GOVERNMENT was yesterday forced to concede failure and apologise after thousands of commuters were left stranded in Harare on Friday due to transport challenges following a government decision to grou...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Commuters bemoan shortage of Zupco buses
COMMUTERs have attributed the boarding of unregistered buses, kombis and mushikashika which are operating illegally to lack of Zupco buses and kombis across the country. This comes after polic...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
$2 000 fine for travellers using illegal transport
Travellers who board buses, kombis and mushikashika not registered under the Zupco franchise now risk fines of $2 000 per head, as police step up operations against errant bus, commuter omnibus and pr...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's bus shortage is making commuters miserable
Masimba Gwazho waits in a line at a bus terminus in Harare's central business district."I have been in this queue for close to an hour," the 39-year-old bricklayer told Al Jazeera.More...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Smugglers bounce back with new routes
Scores of smugglers who were lying low in the last four months following the deployment of more security personnel along the Limpopo River, have resumed their illegal operations and are using new rout...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance bigwig living in fear after foiled abduction
MDC Alliance Mashonaland West provincial secretary, Tawanda Bvumo says he is now living in fear following an attempted abduction incident by three unknown men in Chegutu on Tuesday night.A per...Published: 30 May 2021 at 09:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's ghost torments Chief Zvimba and Grace Mugabe
The late president of Zimbabwe cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe has refused to exit the lime light. Now he has ignited a huge traditional problem for the nation and the world. Mugabe has proved to be a sourc...Published: 13 May 2021 at 21:54hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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