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45% sex workers HIV-positive
ABOUT 40 percent of sex workers in Zimbabwe are HIV-positive and have been subjected to some forms of stigma and discrimination which affects their health seeking behaviour. According to Avert...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:53hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
16 sex workers quit prostitution
SIXTEEN commercial sex workers in Chivhu on Saturday announced that they had quit the world's oldest profession and formed a business association to transform their lives.The sex workers publi...Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 07:24hrs | 2220 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma loses bones, charms to hooker
CALL it an epic clash of the world's oldest profession and the spiritual world of divination.A youthful sangoma from Inyathi, Matabeleland North province, reportedly lost a bag containing his ...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:23hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's sex vendors on streets despite virus restrictions
Forced to stay home for weeks without any source of income, Zimbabwe's sex workers, like many other informal traders, are beginning to defy the country's lockdown and return to the streets.Ris...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 14:45hrs | 2057 | by AP
Sex vendors in the jaws of COVID-19
THE catastrophic effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic wreaking havoc across the globe have left many people financially crippled and impoverished.While lockdown proclamations in many...Published: 20 May 2020 at 07:21hrs | 3921 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers scramble for operating space
STANDING at a dimly lit street corner opposite a once-popular nightclub in Bulawayo, five skimpily dressed sex workers flag down passing vehicles and individuals on foot soliciting for clients....Published: 28 Mar 2020 at 13:49hrs | 2480 | by Staff reporter
Abortion mystery at thigh vendors' den
Two residents of a thigh vendors' haven in Mutare's city centre were at each other's throats on Friday as they fought over a suspected abortion case.When The Weekender arrived at No. 143 Third...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 06:24hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
Hookers call on Ramaphosa to include them in plan to aid workers during lockdown
The Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce (Sweat) and Sisonke, the National Movement of Sex Workers, have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to make urgent provision for the Temporary Employee...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 07:19hrs | 2570 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs hooker in dispute over payment
A VICTORIA Falls man who allegedly stabbed a hooker three times with an okapi knife for refusing to have sex with him has been charged with attempted murder and the woman has been hospitalised. ...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 05:49hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
16 prostitutes lose property to 1 client
A crafty Masvingo man enriched himself by stealing thousands of dollars worth of property using one modus operandi in which he dated a sex worker, studied her home environment before coming back as a ...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 13:25hrs | 2751 | by Staff reporter
Male sex workers complain over stigma
MALE sex workers have complained that the stigmatisation and criminalisation of their profession is derailing the country's progress in reducing the spread of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) as...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:50hrs | 1306 | by Staff reporter
Siphatheleni ambushed and shot dead
AN illegal money changer was ambushed and shot dead outside a lodge in Bulawayo's Kumalo suburb, police have confirmed. The assailants, according to family members, got away with at least US$20 000 in...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:44hrs | 1193 | by Staff reporter
'I robbed men after sex'
A SELF-CONFESSED sex worker serving time for extorting her clients has sensationally claimed to have been convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit.Chipo Dube vowed to turn her former clients ...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 21:59hrs | 4699 | by Staff reporter
Man battles for life after fight over hookers
A man from Pumula North in Bulawayo is battling for life at Mpilo Central Hospital after he was attacked by two suspected illegal miners with a knobkerrie fitted with nails following a misunderstandin...Published: 23 Feb 2020 at 16:27hrs | 2953 | by Staff reporter
Married 'hooker rapist' seeks bail at High Court
A MARRIED Bulawayo man who allegedly tricked a prostitute into accompanying him to his purported younger brother's house before allegedly raping and robbing her of a cellphone at knifepoint has approa...Published: 29 Jan 2020 at 07:16hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
US$4000 theft hooker married
A married commercial sex worker from Bulawayo who stole US$4 000 from her client, has been sentenced to four years in jail. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane stole the money from Mr Zamani M...Published: 24 Jan 2020 at 01:07hrs | 6030 | by Staff reporter
Hooker steals R2000 from client
A GWANDA man lost R2 000 and $50 after a sex worker he had engaged teamed up with two men and attacked him while they were on their way to her house. Thubelihle Ndlovu (23) from Jahunda and he...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 06:21hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Fake cop rapes prostitute
A MAN who impersonated a police officer has been arrested for allegedly raping a prostitute he had hired for sex at a Bulawayo hotel. Desire Siaponda (30) allegedly hired the services of a pro...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 06:36hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
US$4 000 theft hooker remanded in custody
A PROSTITUTE from Bulawayo who allegedly stole over US$4 000 and a cellphone from her client after they had spent a night together will know her fate today. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:46hrs | 364 | by Staff rpeorter
Man loses US$4 000 to hooker
A PROSTITUTE from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly stealing over US$4 000 and a cellphone from her client after they had spent a night together. Enelles Tshabangu (26) of Entumbane...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:42hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant sex workers flood Machipisa
PREGNANT commercial sex workers have flooded the market at Machipisa shopping centre in Highfield, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.The commer...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 06:17hrs | 8594 | by Paul Ndou
Caught panties down with married man, naked hooker escapes through kitchen window
A NAKED hooker bolted out through a kitchen window, clutching her panties and wig in her hands after she was caught having sex with a married man in a backyard restaurant in the Bulawayo city centre....Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 17:05hrs | 7914 | by Staff Reporter
Sex workers lead Aids fight
A wave of warm air blows through the night, raising wisps of dust that make the night in Chiredzi unfriendly.But for the dozens of sex workers lining up the walls of the infamous Chigarapasi B...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:13hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Prophet shoots music video with prostitutes
IT may seem bizarre for a prophet to interact with prostitutes, but for musician, Prophet Freddy who has shot a video with the ladies of the night, it is just business as usual as it is part of his ar...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:21hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter
Prostitute rapist jailed 16 years
A MAN from Bulawayo who raped a prostitute after dragging her to a bushy area, only to fall asleep at the crime scene, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. The 25-year-old prostitute was ...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes prostitute falls asleep at crime scene
A MAN from Bulawayo who raped a prostitute after dragging her to a bushy area, only to fall asleep at the crime scene, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. The 25-year-old prostitute was ...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1470 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean Embassy in Australia goes on sale for $1.8m
Budding property buyers in Canberra who are looking for "great tenants" can now buy the building that houses the Zimbabwean Embassy.The embassy building - which is located in the suburb of O'M...Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 19:46hrs | 6979 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables rise on world rankings
England's record win over Ireland lifts them up to third in the World Rugby Men's Rankings on a weekend when Scotland, Zimbabwe and Mexico also made gains.Zimbabwe's imperious form continued o...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Machete attack in fight over hooker
AN ILLEGAL gold panner has been arrested after he allegedly attacked his colleague over a prostitute. Nkosilathi Ndlovu (23) from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo allegedly attacked a fellow illeg...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:44hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Sables beat Kenya to remain unbeaten in Victoria Cup
Zimbabwe 30 - 29 Kenya ZIMBABWE remained unbeaten in the Victoria Cup rugby competition after yet another hard fought victory, this time at home against Kenya at Hartsfield Rugby Groun...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:18hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Police release picture of '666 killer'
POLICE in Bulawayo have released pictures of a man who allegedly killed a hooker at a lodge and inscribed 666, a number biblically known as the mark of the beast and a star associated with the occult ...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 06:19hrs | 3016 | by Staff reporter
Suicide over hooker wife
A MAN from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo hanged himself from a roof truss at his rented home after his self-confessed sex worker wife of two years allegedly fell in love and ran off with one of her clie...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1555 | by Staff reporter
Death in fight for hooker at brothel
POLICE in Hwange have arrested four people, two of them twin brothers, for allegedly fatally assaulting an unidentified man at a brothel in Hwange. The brothers Ashford and Joseph Nasile...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:58hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
Prostitute 'murdered' by client
A WOMAN from Gwanda reported to be a prostitute was found lying dead on her bed after she was allegedly murdered by a client. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:50hrs | 1210 | by Staff reporter
Client steals hooker's cash
A CHIPINGE man has been arrested for stealing cash and property valued at $900 from a hooker with whom he had a quick flirtation at her home.This came to light when Give Masuku (38), of 1093 i...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter
Manhood 'vanishes' after failing to pay a hooker
In a bizarre incident, a 35-year-old Mazowe married man mysteriously "lost" his manhood after failing to pay a hooker RTG$5 last week.Kudzi Muteragombe (35) of Good Hope Farm allegedly had sex...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:38hrs | 2631 | by Staff reporter
Acid Test for Zimbabwe Rugby Academy as they face Border Bulldogs
It will be a tough test for the Zimbabwe Rugby Academy when they face the Border Bulldogs on Sunday (April 28) at 1430hrs in the debut appearance at the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at the Sisa Dukashe ...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 16:19hrs | 1095 | by APO
Sex embargo earns wife a hiding
An enraged 32-year-old man from Mandava suburb in Zvishavane who was denied sex by his wife for three months has appeared in court after he bashed her for refusing to budge on her embargo.Nobe...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 11:30hrs | 2932 | by Staff reporter
Hooker tosses baby into latrine to save job
A self-confessed 42-year-old hooker from Buso Village under Chief Chingoma in Mberengwa, threw her newborn baby into a Blair toilet in a bid to save her "profession".The woman, Fadzai Zhou, ap...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 11:28hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Night club quickie sends hooker to maker
LACK of sex can get a hungry Makorokoza man angry. That's the case with Benjamini Chipapata (26) who struck a sex worker with a machete, killing her in the process because she charged him a fe...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:36hrs | 1707 | by Staff reporter
Panner duped by hooker goes berserk
AN artisanal miner from Shurugwi went berserk and randomly attacked patrons at Mzansi Night Club in the gold mining town with a machete leaving three people dead and several others injured as revenge ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:55hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
Sex vendor causes stir at Tuku burial
A self-confessed hooker, who was among mourners, distracted people by the way she expressed her loss at the burial of music icon Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.Only identified as Lydia, the lady cried...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:24hrs | 5201 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma nabbed for hooker's death
A SANGOMA, who was involved in the suspected ritual murder of a hooker in the Avenues area, has been nabbed and is set to appear in court today.The sangoma, only identified as Sekuru Hungwe, w...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 15:59hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Chinotimba identifies prostitute in Parliament
ZANU-PF's Buhera South MP Joseph Chinotimba caused furore in the National Assembly yesterday after calling MDC Alliance leader of the House Thabitha Khumalo a prostitute, leading to her walking out wi...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 05:49hrs | 3943 | by Staff reporter
Cop loses AK47 while drinking with hookers
A POLICE officer allegedly lost an AK 47 rifle during a drinking spree at a night spot with prostitutes and illegal gold panners while on duty. The cop, identified only as Constable Tarwirei a...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:58hrs | 1478 | by Staff reporter
Drama at sex worker's burial
HOOKERS stopped a Catholic priest from giving a graveside speech with their seductive dances arguing that their departed friend was never into church.Sex workers accommodated in the Avenues hi...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 14:52hrs | 5624 | by Staff reporter
Man falls from third floor over hooker
A Glen View man was last night left injured when he was thrown from third floor of a flat by a hooker following a misunderstanding over payment for sex services she rendered.The incident happe...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 15:43hrs | 1736 | by Staff reporter
Man beds hooker in front of kids
Mthabisi Ndlovu thought his bad deeds would go unpunished. However, he was beaten up by his wife Thelma Ndlovu and her relatives for sleeping around.Thelma had been away for two weeks and that...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:19hrs | 759 | by Staff reporter
Hookers descend on Beitbridge
COMMERCIAL sex workers have descended on Nottingham and Bishopstone citrus farms in Beitbridge district where they are targeting seasonal farm workers earning foreign currency, thereby fuelling an inc...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:30hrs | 1202 | by Staff reporter
Price madness spills to sex
CASUAL sex has become a luxury only for those with deep pockets as consumables of the adult game have skyrocketed at city pharmacies.Word on the street is that sex workers in the city have inc...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:36hrs | 1928 | by Staff reporter
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