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On our way to the river...
There was so much excitement amongst the students as I told them we were going all the way to the river to do our training session there. The boys sang, whistled, shouted and made some slogans as we w...Published: 37 mins ago | 79 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Tsholotsho villagers face water woes
ALMOST 40 years after independence, marginalised Tsholotsho villagers are still living in abject poverty, with no access to clean water and toilets, exposing them to waterborne diseases.Villag...Published: 5 hrs ago | 180 | by Staff reporter
'Wife killer’ hangs self
AN injiva from Plumtree committed suicide by hanging from the roof of his bedroom after being linked to the death of his wife in South Africa. The incident occurred shortly after Pennius Ncube...Published: 5 hrs ago | 502 | by Staff reporter
Soldier assaults villagers over bribery
POLICE in Beitbridge are investigating a case in which a suspected member of the Zimbabwe National Army assaulted two villagers allegedly for refusing to give him a bribe.The suspected soldier...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:24hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU activists granted bail
TWENTY Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) activists who were arrested in Mutare on Thursday on allegations of attending an illegal gathering with intent to promote violence were yesterday grante...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:21hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Murder ends dream wedding
A MAN (26) was killed by three suspected gold panners in Esigodini after he tried to protect his fiancé from indecent assault, putting an end to their dream wedding that was set for December. ...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:14hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter
From cash hoarders to panic buyers
On Monday, most Zimbabweans woke up to a WhatsApp message which read, "Buy basic commodities and keep them. The USD/bond rate is escalating at an alarming rate and the USD has disappeared. There...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:07hrs | 1376 | by Samantha Chipoyera
Man pulls father's member
An 18-YEAR-OLD Mbire man was dragged to Guruve magistrates' courts after he allegedly pulled his father's manhood protesting that he should not take his mother's property despite the couple's divorce....Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:43hrs | 4140 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Parties internal strife not restricted to MDC Alliance
Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported that the party internal strife which rocked the MDC Alliance from the time during the run up to the July 30 elections was not limited to the main opposition party a...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:29hrs | 501 | by Stephen Jakes
Tsikamutanda dies after snake overpowers him during exorcism
A CLEANSING ceremony turned horribly wrong when a self-proclaimed witch-hunter commonly known as a tsikamutanda died when he allegedly ran out of magical powers leading him to being bitten by a "posse...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:43hrs | 2383 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma rapes, flees, leaves behind bicycle
An inyanga-cum-prophet, who allegedly used a knobkerrie, okapi knife and snuff box to intimidate girls before sexually abusing them has been arrested.Masimpe Muleya (30) is facing one count of...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:40hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Man beats wife to death
A 58 YEAR-OLD Mvurwi man reportedly murdered his wife by assaulting her with open hands yesterday after the couple went for a the funeral in a compound the previous day where the wife subs...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 19:06hrs | 4129 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police, protesters expected to clash
A showdown is looming in Zimbabwe on Thursday as labour unions have vowed to go ahead with planned protests against the country's continued economic crisis. This is despite a police ban on account of ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 07:16hrs | 2953 | by Staff reporter
Looting of State resources to blame for economic crisis
THE Zimbabwe economic malaise can be traced to the political elite in the ruling party who loot and strip public funds from institutions such as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, among others.The ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1062 | by Tendai Kamba
Woman bashes ex-boyfriend
A cheeky Glendale woman appeared before a Concession magistrate for severely assaulting her ex-boyfriend who broke into her bedroom and found her sleeping with her new boyfriend during the night....Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 16:03hrs | 1347 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mugabe's Sekeramayi hits hard times
Former Defence minister Sydney Sekeramayi appears to have hit hard times as the senator for Marondera is battling to settle some of his obligations, the Daily News can report.According to the ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 16:00hrs | 2364 | by Staff reporter
My two cents on Zimbabwe situation
The situation in Zimbabwe , it is like being caged in boxing ring fighting a strong man and the rest will be history. The lifestyle is thorn in the flesh. Where are we going as a nation? Zimbabweans a...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 2415 | by Enos Denhere
Gwayi-Shangani Dam project to displace 300 families
CLOSE to 300 families are likely to be displaced by the Gwayi-Shangani Dam project, with plans to resettle them on alternative land at an advanced stage.Briefing Matabeleland North Provincial ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for marrying off 14-year-old daughter
Mutare magistrate Tendai Mahwe on Monday slapped a 46-year-old Marange man with a one-year jail term for marrying off his 14-year-old daughter.Mahwe suspended four months of the sentence on co...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:37hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Yes, I bought a €4m Bugatti - Buyanga
Gift Phiri of the Daily News sits down for a wide-ranging interview with 39-year-old businessman Frank Buyanga. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: I understand you commenced your entrepre...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 19:36hrs | 6357 | by Staff reporter
Machete killings, marauding gold panners strike fear in Kwekwe
A week after witnessing a bloody fight between gold panners that saw one of them being hacked to death with a machete, Prudence Sibanda is still traumatised.Some of illegal miners who had just...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 08:51hrs | 597 | by Xolisani Ncube
Army boss killers to hang
TWO men who pepper-sprayed an army Captain who had offered them a lift, before stabbing him with an Okapi knife to death and stashing his body in the car which they drove for about 40 kilometres with ...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 08:43hrs | 1364 | by Staff reporter
TeOne to compete with Kwese's Iflix and DStv
TELONE which was granted a broadcasting licence for Video-On-Demand (VOD) has launched its own video on demand service.According to Zim Techreview, the product which is called Digital Entertai...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 12:30hrs | 3148 | by Staff reporter
Speculation fuelling panic buying, black market
IT would appear Zimbabweans have not learnt their lessons from the past as seen in the panic buying of basic commodities that started early this week. This has, in some cases, consequently created art...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 10:04hrs | 2149 | by Editorial - newsday
Suspected cholera cases drop from 10 000 to 24
SUSPECTED cholera cases have dropped from 10 000 to 24, while Government is making frantic efforts to ensure the water-borne disease is totally eradicated, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Mo...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 08:29hrs | 206 | by Staff Reporter
TelOne to launch Africa's first fully converged on-demand entertainment service
TelOne, is set to launch Africa's first fully converged linear on-demand news and entertainment streaming service in partnership with South African on-demand specialist, Discover Digital, the ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 15:43hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Man gets 20 years for murder
A ZVISHAVANE man was on Wednesday sentenced to 20 years in jail by Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Martin Makonese for killing a woman during a foiled robbery.Wellington Maphosa (27) of Gwan...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:48hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Govt officials lambast trafficking middlemen
VILLAGERS who use their homes in the vicinity of the country's borders with other countries to facilitate human trafficking have no respect for human life and must face the full wrath of the law, a se...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Man 'stabs, stones' 'witch' aunt to death
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed and stoned his aunt to death, accusing her of witchcraft. Abel Vundla (22) of Bambanani Village in Tjingababili, Tshitshi area in...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:36hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Goblins invade Pumula
TERROR goblins notorious for attacking houses in Bulawayo suburbs have struck in Pumula South using the usual modus operandi — throwing stones and bricks at windows and roofs.Evidence to thi...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:25hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Goblins seize maternity ward
IN a strange incident, pregnant women and nurses were moved from Lupaka Clinic to a safe place and pupils at two primary schools stopped going to school after goblins allegedly sexually attacked them....Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:25hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Water is a human right, It is illegal to disconnect domestic taps: a Petition to the UN
Water is a human right: It is illegal to disconnect domestic tapes: a Petition to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the way to UN...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 20:11hrs | 934 | by Nomazulu Thata
Parly holds hope of displaced people
A FORTNIGHT ago, President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened the first session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe, delivering a State of the Nation Address (Sona) that elicited various reactions a...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:51hrs | 139 | by Francis Mukora
12 years for under age lover rape
A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Nkayi has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping his minor ex-girlfriend twice after threatening to axe her. Bulawayo regional magistrate Ms Sibonginkosi Mnkandla suspe...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:46hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
Call for rural industrialisation
The business community here says the Government must embark on a massive rural industrialisation programme in line with the concept of devolution. Great Zimbabwe Chamber of Business (GZCB) pro...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:37hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutandas warned
Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Larry Mavima has warned self-styled traditional healers, popularly known as tsikamutandas who have reportedly taken Silobela by storm, fleecing villagers of their ...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:36hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
An open letter to Bulilima MP Dingimuzi Phuthi
"DO NOT DISAPPOINT US" I would like to congratulate you on winning The Bulilima Constituency as our MP. Remember this "including all other people who are in the opposition when they ...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 18:46hrs | 1280 | by Taboka
Mnangagwa legalised possession of cannabis, senior citizen tells court
A senior citizen dragged President Emerson Mnangagwa's name in a cannabis storm at Guruve magistrates' court on Monday.Takawira Muzvondiwa (67) pleaded guilty to possession of 23,93kilograms o...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 09:54hrs | 5026 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man hangs self over erectile dysfunction fears
A 67-YEAR-OLD married Mudzi man allegedly committed suicide after his girlfriend told him he would never ever have an erection if he got involved with other women following a misunderstanding over a b...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:32hrs | 1914 | by Staff reporter
Overhaul social security
I GOT a phone call from a man in Bulawayo who said he wanted to see me on a personal matter. We arranged to meet and he told me that he had worked for a major and well-known company for 40 years. The ...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:47hrs | 256 | by Eddie Cross
Bulawayo celebrates centenarians
His Worship the Mayor of the City of Bulawayo Councillor Solomon Mnguni has cherished the elderly people who have at least reached the age of one hundred.Speaking during the Mayor's day with t...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 12:33hrs | 1096 | by Sithabile Mafu
Plumtree town hit by artificial cement shortage
Former MDC legislator for Bulilima East Norman Mpofu has bemoaned that Plumtree town was recently plunged into artificial shortage of cement.This happened as there are escalating speculations ...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 09:30hrs | 1100 | by Stephen Jales
Man in court for 'strangling' woman
A MAN from Gwanda who allegedly confessed to killing a 50-year-old woman by strangulation in November 2013, has appeared in court. Kelboy Moyo (39) of Mutandawenhema village appeared before Bu...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 06:52hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru's world crumbles
THE once powerful Joice Mujuru's political career is collapsing like a deck of cards. Her close allies are lining up to desert her following a poor showing in the July 30 elections.Former Zanu...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 18:57hrs | 1081 | by Staff reporter
Marauding gang rapists rock Bulawayo
A THREE-men gang is allegedly on the prowl and gang-raping women in bushy areas around Bulawayo, police have warned. Two women fell victim to the trio in two consecutive days this week. National polic...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:47hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo women warned on marauding gang rapists
A THREE-men gang is allegedly on the prowl and gang-raping women in bushy areas around Bulawayo, police have warned. Two women fell victim to the trio in two consecutive days this week. ...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:39hrs | 399 | by Staff Reporter
No job, no sex policy as woman denies jobless hubby sex
NO job, no sex!This is a predicament faced by a Bulawayo man who is being denied sex by his wife because he is jobless.Sineke Dube claimed from the time he lost his job in 2015 his wife, T...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:41hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutandas demand sex as payment
A Silobela man was left counting losses after he was forced to part with two head of cattle as two self-styled traditional healers demanded to engage in sex with his daughter if he failed to pay for a...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa demands Mnangagwa to reverse the appointment of Owen Ncube
The absence of an Act of Parliament regulating the operational use of intelligence services in Zimbabwe is a concern for the MDC.The Army is regulated through the Defence Act, the Zimbabwe Rep...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 17:37hrs | 12538 | by MDC Communications
30 years in jail for wife killer
A 37-YEAR-OLD Gweru miner has been slapped with an effective 30-year jail term for breaking into his estranged wife's home and stabbing her multiple times with an Okapi knife leading to her death. ...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 06:52hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
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