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Mpilo hospital records highest patient mortality rate in Zimbabwe
Mpilo Central Hospital has emerged as the referral hospital with the highest patient mortality rate in Zimbabwe, recording an 8.4% death rate between January and August 2024.Data obtained by C...Published: 9 hrs ago | 276 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt clarifies scope of crackdown on smuggled goods
Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President, has clarified that the ongoing crackdown on smuggled goods is primarily targeting shops and businesses, no...Published: 9 hrs ago | 472 | by Staff reporter
Businessman robbed of US$5,000, vehicle, and valuables by armed gang
A Nyanga-based businessman, Edward Tsarwe, was severely assaulted and robbed of US$5,000 in cash, a vehicle, and various valuables by a group of five armed robbers who attacked him as he returned home...Published: 9 hrs ago | 499 | by Staff reporter
Family caught in mysterious haunting and family feud
A Chipinge family is facing a series of disturbing and unexplained events they believe are linked to the ghosts of two deceased traditional healers. According to the family, these healers' services we...Published: 16 hrs ago | 520 | by Staff reporter
Driver steals haulage truck
A daring theft involving a 30-tonne haulage truck has left a local employer grappling with the loss of valuable property after his driver allegedly stole the vehicle last month. The truck, valued at U...Published: 16 hrs ago | 490 | by Staff reporter
Woman accuses uncle of sexual abuse and witchcraft
In a deeply disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse and witchcraft, Margaret Muchuro, a 34-year-old disabled woman from Chimanimani, accused her uncle, Chrispen Muchuro, of demanding sexual favours as...Published: 16 hrs ago | 399 | by Staff reporter
Man abandons family for secret lover
A Sakubva man has been accused of abandoning his wife and three children for a secret lover, leaving the family in emotional and financial distress. The situation came to light at the Mutare Civil Cou...Published: 16 hrs ago | 596 | by Staff reporter
Girl scalded to death by uncle in brutal act of violence
A six-year-old girl from Nyanyadzi tragically died after allegedly being scalded with boiling water by her uncle in a shocking act of violence driven by a long-standing grudge. The incident, which occ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 877 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe edgy over delayed return of Nehanda skull
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has emphasized the need to conclude discussions on the repatriation of skulls of Zimbabwean heroes taken to Britain during the colonial era. ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 93 | by Staff reporter
Gold miner buried alive as flash floods hit river
A tragic accident unfolded in Umzingwane District when flash floods swept through the Lunga River, burying a 20-year-old illegal gold miner alive in a pit that was meant to be his livelihood. The mine...Published: 17 hrs ago | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zim concedes Parirenyatwa's plea for veterans decent burials
The government (through Parliament) is progressively conceding to pressure from the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA), after its membership successfully petitioned authori...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:01hrs | 1181 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Buhera villagers embark on tree planting drive
Enterprising villagers from Buhera Central Constituency in partnership with the Forest Commission recently conducted a successful three-day tree planting training workshop at Chief Nyashanu's homestea...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 20:57hrs | 112 | by Edson Mapani In Buhera
Why Hollywoodbets appeals to both casual and serious bettors in South Africa
Hollywoodbets is a South African betting company that was established in 2000. The company initially started as a publishing company that was involved in distributing and publishing horse racing cards...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 12:36hrs | 158 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo City Council's first black engineer laid to rest
Bulawayo City Council's first black electrical engineer, Jongilizwe Harold Sobantu, was laid to rest yesterday at Lady Stanley Cemetery, leaving behind a legacy of humility, faith, and remarkable cont...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP steps down from PSL 'good riddance of bad rubbish
The curtain is coming down on Farai Jere's tenure as the Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman, a role he assumed on September 9, 2018. As he prepares to step down on December 31, Jere spent yesterday ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:05hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru expanding into deposit-taking microfinance institution
Zimbabwe's rapidly growing remittance sector has prompted several money transfer platforms to diversify their services, with Mukuru Financial Services Zimbabwe Limited becoming the latest to be licens...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
Mental exam for 'King Munhumutapa'
A man who claims to be King Munhumutapa has found himself in legal trouble for allegedly dethroning chiefs appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Timothy Chiminya, who appeared before Harare magis...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:49hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to tackle smuggling as festive season approaches
The Zimbabwean government has expressed concerns over its ability to combat smuggling during the festive season due to limited resources, particularly fuel, required to support the taskforce teams. St...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:48hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe's law enforcement agencies are preparing for a major deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and reduce road tr...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Chido brings varied rains to Zimbabwe
Tropical Depression Chido brought widespread rainfall to Zimbabwe yesterday, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours exceeding 60mm. The system, which originated as a tropical cyclone, had alread...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police, Zimra deploy for festive season
As the festive season approaches, law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a significant deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Senior police officer...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:35hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe focuses on graveyards, as National Heroes Acre nears full
Zimbabwe's national shrine (National Heroes Acre) is facing acute burial slots insufficiency and the government is rolling out extension programme to ensure more space is availed for heroes and heroin...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 12:28hrs | 569 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
A desperate government goes door to door
Zimbabweans are grappling with one of the highest tax burdens in the world, facing exorbitant charges for government services that only seem to increase. In a startling turn of events, According to Th...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 11:02hrs | 887 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
King Munhumutapa to Spend Xmas, New Year Behind Bars
Self-imposed King Munhumutapa Timothy Chiminya, who was arrested on Monday, will spend Christmas and New Year behind bars after being committed to remand prison for a mental health evaluation by...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 09:27hrs | 1295 | by Dickson Bandera
Neighbours drag 'intoxicated teen' from burning house in Bulawayo
Residents of New Lobengula in Bulawayo were startled late yesterday by a raging fire that engulfed a house in the neighborhood, illuminating the night sky with bright flames.A teenager identif...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 15:38hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fails to pay white farmers who had land expropriated
White commercial growers in Zimbabwe said that the government has failed to pay part of $331 million in compensation to farmers for expropriating their land but reimbursed others who weren't part of t...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:08hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cracks down on smugglers
The Government of Zimbabwe has initiated a nationwide crackdown on smuggling through cross-border buses and illegal businesses trading in contraband to safeguard local industries and protect consumer ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:34hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe partners IOM to rescue stranded citizens in Sierra Leone
The Government of Zimbabwe has enlisted the help of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to repatriate more than 20 Zimbabweans believed to be stranded in Sierra Leone, victims of a huma...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Chido wreaks havoc, Zimbabwe braces for Impact
Cyclone Chido, one of the strongest storms to hit Southern Africa in recent years, has caused widespread devastation in Mauritius, Madagascar, Mayotte, and Mozambique. The powerful cyclone, which made...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:38hrs | 3222 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa praise singer bounces back
Musician Chief Hwenje, known for his songs glorifying President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed his gratitude to the First Family for their generous support that enabled him to travel to India for m...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 14:02hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
'Weak' Chido to reach Zimbabwe on Tuesday
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced that Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to reach Zimbabwe on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, after it weakened upon making landfall in Mozambique...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:07hrs | 1604 | by Staff reporter
Bishop rapes churchmate as wife watches
A local church leader, Bishop Jimmy Chateerera, 45, of Zvidozvavashe Apostolic Unity Church in Waterfalls, has been arrested following allegations of rape and sexual abuse. The incident, which occurre...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:12hrs | 1760 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Chido to bring heavy storms across Zimbabwe
Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to make landfall in Zimbabwe today, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced. While the cyclone has weakened after moving west-southwestward over l...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 3936 | by Staff reporter
Calls for humane and dignified approaches to migration management
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe Kazembe, has called for the adoption of alternative measures that prioritize the dignity and human rights of all individuals, regardless of their m...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
BBC accused of plot to destabilise Niger
NIGER has suspended the operations of the British media company, BBC, owing to the suspicion that the company is trying to disrupt the country's peace.Niger's government has suspended the UK-b...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:41hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council cuts water supplies to schools
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its debt recovery efforts, cutting off water supplies to 59 schools in a bid to recover outstanding payments. This bold move comes as the local authorit...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:14hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Infrastructure development takes centre stage at Zifa polls
In just eight days, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Electoral Committee will reveal the names of candidates who have passed the integrity test for the upcoming ZIFA board elections. Among the...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:10hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Harnessing the Zimbabwe diaspora for economic, social development
ZIMBABWE'S diaspora, estimated to exceed five million people, constitutes about 30% of the country's population.This global community represents a powerful resource with the potential to trans...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 21:08hrs | 354 | by Constantine Chikosi
Zimbabwe military officer found hanging was murdered
A somber atmosphere engulfed the Senate as Senator Lwazi Sibanda delivered an emotional address mourning the tragic and mysterious death of her cousin, Hillary Nleya, a military intelligence officer w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 20:16hrs | 4456 | by Staff reporter
Man caught after stealing from the same house twice
A 22-year-old man from Magama Village in Masvingo has been arrested after committing two burglaries at the same house within a month. The suspect, Phillip Mupinda, is accused of stealing two bags of m...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 16:36hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
MPs back Mthuli Ncube's sports betting tax proposal
Parliamentarians have approved Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's proposal to introduce a 10% tax on gross winnings from sports betting, marking a significant step in the growing Zimbabwean sports bettin...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:46hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman fined for bribery attempt
A South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman, Prince Dube, has been slapped with a hefty fine after being convicted of attempting to bribe investigators probing his identity document. Dube, the directo...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:45hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe battles intense heatwave as temperatures hit record highs
Zimbabwe is enduring a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels, particularly in areas like Beitbridge, Lupane, Gwanda, and Chiredzi, where the mercury has exceeded 40 degree...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:29hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Elderly couple reunites with granddaughter 4 years after abduction
Mavava Village in Tsholotsho was the scene of mixed emotions as an elderly couple, Bartholomew and Elizabeth Hadebe, reunited with their granddaughter, who had been abducted four years earlier at the ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:25hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko burial slated for Bulawayo tomorrow
Bulawayo is set to host the burial of national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko tomorrow, in accordance with his family's wishes. Mphoko, who passed away at the age of 84, was ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
SADC headquarters handed over to Mnangagwa
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Headquarters Building has officially been handed over to Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who currently serves as the Chairman of the regiona...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
South Africa to deploy drones to strengthen Beitbridge border?
South Africa has announced plans to introduce drones under its Border Management Authority (BMA) to monitor and secure its borders, which have long been criticized as “porous." The move is aimed at ...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:55hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko refused to be buried alongside 'corrupt people, thieves, and murderers'?
A high-profile memorial service for the late former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko is being held this morning at Charles Gumbo Barracks (formerly Cranborne Barracks) in Harare. Mphoko, who p...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:47hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
Michael Jackson arrested for rape
A GWERU traffic officer (32) has been arrested for allegedly raping a form four pupil after buying her a burger and a soft drink.This was heard when Police Constable Michael Jackson appeared b...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
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