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US$18,000 bureau de change heist in Bulawayo
Three armed robbers staged a daring daylight heist at a bureau de change in Bulawayo's central business district on Wednesday, fleeing with more than US$18,000 and R151,000 after disarming a security ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 368 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt couple in grisly Tsholotsho murder
Police are searching for a 34-year-old woman, Linnar Muzimela, and her boyfriend, identified only as Nkosi, who stand accused of murdering Muzimela's stepmother, 58-year-old Jenifer Dube, and secretly...Published: 8 hrs ago | 216 | by Staff reporter
Muchinguri tries to dodge court ruling
Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri is seeking to overturn a High Court ruling compelling her to compensate the widow of a Harare resident who was killed by soldiers during the August 1, 2018 post-elect...Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 12:50hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru runs out of cash
Hundreds of recipients of diaspora remittances in Masvingo were left stranded on Monday after Mukuru, Zimbabwe's largest international money transfer agent, temporarily ran out of cash.Benefic...Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:31hrs | 1728 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman dies by suicide
A well-known Bulawayo businessman has died by suicide, sparking shock in the local community and raising concerns about mental health pressures faced by entrepreneurs.The man, whose name is be...Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:57hrs | 2223 | by Staff reporter
Is China's red carpet for Mnangagwa a thank you for allowing Chinese companies to plunder our natural resources?
My late father used to warn me: be careful, for those who act as your friends may, in fact, be using you.When President Emmerson Mnangagwa takes his place among world leaders at China's Grand ...Published: 01 Sep 2025 at 16:09hrs | 420 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Toy guns fuel crime wave in Zimbabwe
A worrying crime trend is emerging in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province, where robbers are increasingly turning to fake firearms to terrorise communities.Once dismissed as toys or harmless props, t...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 21:22hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
RBZ's façade of progress and stability is short-sighted and unsustainable
The fairy tales and false assurances continue unabated.The announcement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) that foreign currency and gold reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency h...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 131 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Girl attempts suicide after misdiagnosis
A 14-year-old girl from Chitungwiza allegedly attempted suicide after being arrested on charges of abortion, following what has since been confirmed as a misdiagnosis by Citimed Chitungwiza Hospital....Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:33hrs | 1035 | by Staff reporter
Municipality audit exposes 92 000 litres fuel scandal
A damning internal audit at Chitungwiza Municipality has revealed shocking levels of fraud, mismanagement and possible collusion among officials, with more than 92 000 litres of diesel worth US$138 00...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 10:30hrs | 176 | by Styaff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust syndicate with smuggled weapons
Police in Kwekwe have uncovered a criminal syndicate in possession of smuggled offensive weapons, including an SP500 bleak barrel pistol, an Atumers rifle with a scope, pellet guns, okapi knives, axes...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:36hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Murder-accused officer returns to duty
Residents of Malalume Village in Bulilima District say they are living in fear following the return to duty of a police officer previously accused of murder.Constable Blessed Moyo, stationed a...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:25hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
False murder reports spark panic
Norton residents were thrown into panic this week following the circulation of false reports claiming multiple arrests in connection with the recent gruesome murders in the town. Hundreds of residents...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:21hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Businessman, five others die in road accident
Six people, including well-known Mutare transport operator Mr. Godfrey Chikosi, lost their lives in a devastating road accident that occurred last night at the Himalaya Turn-Off along the Mutare-Chima...Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
We must be careful in interpreting DNA paternity results to avoid unnecessary alarm
When statistics are not handled with care, they can cause more harm than good and even pose real danger.The recent report released by Global DNA Zimbabwe has understandably ignited heated deba...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 21:52hrs | 367 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo socialite Gary Bell released on bail pending appeal
Convicted Bulawayo drug dealer Gary Bell has been released from prison after the High Court granted him US$500 bail pending appeal.Bell, a well-known socialite, was sentenced last month to 18 ...Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 05:52hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader dies in car accident
Zanu-PF Midlands provincial youth league deputy secretary for information and publicity, Tinashe Panganai, has died following a tragic car accident on Sunday.Midlands provincial chairperson Er...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:51hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles US$2 billion loan facility
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled a US$1.98 billion loan facility to be rolled out over the next decade to help farmers boost productivity and withstand the impacts of climate change through a...Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 07:49hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Yadah goalkeeper assault sparks outrage
Drama erupted at Yadah FC after their defeat to Ngezi Platinum Stars when goalkeeper Godknows Gurure was allegedly assaulted by a club board member inside the changing room.The shocking incide...Published: 24 Aug 2025 at 14:40hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans must stop Chinese plunder of our country and destruction of our future
When will Zimbabweans finally rise and say enough is enough?Zimbabwe is a nation blessed with breathtaking landscapes, abundant natural resources, and a rich heritage that stretches back centu...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 22:20hrs | 463 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chipinge pupils sue Green Fuel for US$110,000 over assault
ELEVEN Chipinge schoolchildren have dragged ethanol producer Green Fuel and three of its security guards to court, demanding more than US$100,000 in damages after they were assaulted earlier this year...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 14:53hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Love rival stabbed and stoned to death
Two men from Inyathi are facing murder charges after allegedly killing a man in a brutal attack that has left the local community in shock.Kudzie Takaendesa (24) and Fanuel Moyo (30) appeared ...Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Police dismiss reports of arrest in Businessman's murder
Police have dismissed social media reports claiming that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the killing of businessman Mr Joseph Mutangadura, who was shot dead at his Ruwa home during a su...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 18:34hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after bizarre self-harm incident in Budiriro
A 21-year-old man from Budiriro, Harare, has died after reportedly inflicting severe injuries on himself in a shocking and disturbing incident last Saturday.Aaron Mutize was seen by neighbours...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:49hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
Nearly four years on, still no answers to Douglas Munatsi death
IT is now three years and nine months since the tragic and mysterious death of Douglas (Doug) Tawanda Munatsi, yet the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the government of Zimbabwe have offered no off...Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 09:34hrs | 620 | by Eng. Jacob K Mutisi
Are Zimbabwe economic growth rates real?
Every year, the Zimbabwean government and multilateral financial institutions project that the economy will grow by huge margins, yet the current economic situation does not meaningfully change, and i...Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 13:08hrs | 291 | by Delani Mangena
Man kills five villagers in Zimbabwe
A man believed to be mentally challenged allegedly killed five villagers in Bhelasi area, Madlambuzi village, Bulilima district, on Wednesday afternoon in a shocking spree that has left the community ...Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:26hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Panners stone rival to death over stolen gold ore
Two illegal gold panners from Filabusi have been arrested after allegedly killing a fellow miner in a violent dispute over stolen gold ore.Melusi Dube, 28, and Ntuthuko Moyo, 31, appeared befo...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:58hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF faces turmoil over cell registration
The ruling Zanu-PF party is facing internal strife in Murewa South constituency after reports emerged that senior provincial officials in Mashonaland East are attempting to rewrite cell registers desp...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:55hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
If Mnangagwa wants to know what 'nyika inovakwa nevene vayo' really means, he should learn from Rhodesians!
Sometimes, words are cheap, and it is often those who boast the most who achieve the least.When the late Robert Mugabe popularized the phrase 'nyika inovakwa nevene vayo' - and his successor E...Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 08:08hrs | 427 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tendai Ndoro dies
Former Zimbabwe international striker Tendai Ndoro has died at the age of 40.The ex-Chicken Inn and Orlando Pirates forward was reportedly found dead at his home in South Africa. The cause of ...Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 19:34hrs | 1364 | by Staff reporter
Businessman Mutangadura shot dead
Police have confirmed that Ruwa businessman Joseph Mutangadura, widely known as Mutangazi, was shot dead by suspected robbers at his Lisheen Estate farmhouse shortly after midnight.Mutangadura...Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:34hrs | 1882 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's silence on Operation Dudula worrisome
South Africa's vigilante groups that thrive on anti-immigrant sentiment are once again on the rampage, and Zimbabweans are the main victims — this time at health institutions.According to So...Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 18:48hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders in free fall
Bulawayo giants Highlanders Football Club have plunged into a full-blown crisis after secretary general Morgan Dube admitted that the club is currently operating without a strategic plan due to lack o...Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 18:42hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter
Toddler dies in hot water accident
A two-year-old boy has tragically died after sustaining severe burns from hot water during a steaming session at Fresney Farm in Beatrice.According to police reports, the incident occurred on ...Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Funds looted in shocking Harare 'ghost projects' scandal
Millions of dollars earmarked for road rehabilitation and water infrastructure in Harare have disappeared under murky circumstances, with contractors paid in full for projects that were never carried ...Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:17hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Racism accused Coltart fires back as Zimbabwe Cricket
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) has found itself under intense public scrutiny after its attempt to dismiss Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart's criticisms as a “racially motivated smear campaign” drew widespread...Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 20:49hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter
Ministry of Health accused of cover-up
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has come under intense criticism following allegations by Progress Muzuva that the ministry is covering up its mishandling of her case. Muzuva, who sustai...Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 14:23hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's forex receipts jump 23%
Zimbabwe recorded a 23,1 percent surge in foreign currency receipts during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, signalling growing confidence in the country's formal channels ...Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 08:33hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
How our love for violent entertainment is breeding a violent Zimbabwe
Entertainment may seem like harmless fun, but the evidence shows it can unravel the very fabric of a society.Three recent stories from Zimbabwe have pierced my heart this past few days-tragic ...Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 20:59hrs | 179 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
UN calls on Zimbabwe to curb illicit financial flows
The United Nations resident and humanitarian coordinator in Zimbabwe, Edward Kallon, has urged the government to take urgent measures to curb illicit financial flows (IFFs), warning that billions of d...Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 08:49hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hit by juvenile mothers, women drug cartels overload
Minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Judith Ncube has sensationally alleged that Zimbabwe's second largest city has recorded a worrisome surge in both under age (juvenile)...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 12:17hrs | 591 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Teenager arrested for killing two worshippers
A 19-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly stabbing four people, killing two, during an all-night prayer gathering in Mashavele Village, Chief Gezani, on August 3.Police said Liberty ...Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:47hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Garwe warns greedy municipality over 'foolish fights'
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has delivered a scathing rebuke to Beitbridge Municipality councillors, accusing them of turning the country's busiest border town into a "circu...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 19:21hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga dumps wife - 1 Corinthians 7 v 10-11 haunts him
Popular Zimbabwean preacher Apostle Talent Muzuva Chiwenga has publicly confirmed that his marriage to Nyasha Vanessa has ended, revealing that the relationship disintegrated almost immediately after ...Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:36hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga will need a coup, or it will be over
Zimbabwean tenderpreneur and sanctioned businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei is now a Central Committee member, according to ZANUPF.This places him in pole position to become Zimbabwe's president a...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 14:43hrs | 1570 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
RBZ cracks down on ZiG rejection
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has issued a strong warning to businesses and service providers who are refusing to accept the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, with central bank governor Dr John Musha...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:28hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
White man up for rustling cattle in Zimbabwe
A well-known safari business operator from Bulawayo, Timothy John Schultz, aged 57, has appeared in the Gwanda Magistrates’ Court facing 12 counts of stock theft involving more than 500 head of catt...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 09:53hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Drinking buddies turn home invaders in brazen robbery plot
A close-knit group of eight men from Bulawayo shocked the city after they were charged with robbing the mansion of a friend while pretending to enjoy drinks together at a local bar.The accused...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors split over Egodini mall project
City councillors remain deeply divided on how to handle the stalled Egodini Mall redevelopment, as frustrations mount among residents over continued delays and traffic congestion attributed to the fai...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:00hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
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