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Chiwenga ex-wife's permanent stay of prosecution application dismissed
Harare Regional Magistrate Ms. Feresi Chakanyuka has dismissed Marry Mubaiwa's application for a permanent stay of prosecution, attributing trial delays to the defense and ruling that the matter must ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 236 | by Staff reporter
ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas leader Mohammed Deif fo...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Vendor in court on attempted murder charges
A vendor was arraigned before the court this week facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly pushing a municipal policeman from a moving vehicle during an arrest.Farai Yobe, a vendor, ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Woman devastated as SA registered Toyota Fortuner stolen from Bulawayo car wash
A Bulawayo woman has been left devastated after her vehicle was stolen in broad daylight on Monday, right in front of staff at a car wash located on the outskirts of the Central Business District. Pol...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 10:47hrs | 11292 | by Staff reporter
Cop threatens lawyer, client over gold panners murder report
A senior police officer at Khumalo Police Station in Bulawayo has been accused of threatening to harm prominent lawyer Dumisani Dube and his client after they reported a murder case involving gold pan...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records surge in human rights violations, says NGO
A staggering 180,184 human rights violations were reported across Zimbabwe in October 2024, affecting nearly 2,000 victims, according to a new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). The report ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:54hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
BCC to appoint independent regulator for city parking issues
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to introduce an independent supervisory body to oversee and investigate complaints related to the city's parking management system, currently operat...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:48hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Man spends night out, kills himself after wife confronts him
Police are investigating the sudden death of Agreement Wellington Nyangali, a 25-year-old man from New Magwegwe, who was found hanging at his home on November 16, 2024, following a domestic dispute....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 3674 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
New parking management system complaints handling mechanism for Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to introduce an independent supervisory body to monitor and investigate complaints related to the city's contracted parking management company, Tend...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
South Africa tightens screws on xenophobic health MEC
The ANC in Limpopo has defended premier Phophi Ramathuba amid a Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) probe into her controversial remarks to a patient from Zimbabwe in Bela Bela Hospital...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:28hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt launches investigation into Harare City Council demolitions
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced that the Government has initiated an investigation into recent house demolitions carried out by the Harare City Council, whi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:19hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwe minister spends night in custody over fraud charges
Former Mashonaland West Minister of State, Reuben Marumahoko, spent the night in custody following his arrest on fraud allegations. Marumahoko, who served as a deputy in multiple ministries, including...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:13hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Top lawyer withdraws from trial amid police intimidation claims
A prominent Harare lawyer, Musindo Hungwe, has sensationally withdrawn from representing one of the suspects in the high-profile trial of armed robber Godknows Machingura, citing threats from police o...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1477 | by Staff reporter
Prisoner sodomises fellow inmate
A 39-year-old inmate at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, Brian Shereni, has been charged with sodomy after allegedly assaulting a fellow prisoner in his cell. The incident reportedly took place on October 29...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:59hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Public hospitals now death traps, says residents
Residents in Bulawayo have expressed growing frustration with the deteriorating state of service delivery at government hospitals, citing long delays, misdiagnoses, and a rising wave of corrupt practi...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends Harare probe team's tenure
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended the tenure of the Commission of Inquiry investigating the governance of Harare City Council (HCC) by three months, allowing it more time to complete its probe...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:07hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Manhunt for 6 armed robbers caught on CCtv n Zimbabwe
Police have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers caught on CCTV while breaking into a house at Pircy Farm, Goromonzi, where they made off with US$3,000 in cash and other valuables on Sunday. The C...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:05hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo blesses Johane Masowe Chishanu church with 3 buses
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo, renowned for his lavish lifestyle and substantial philanthropic gestures, has donated three brand new 61-seater buses valued at $420,000 to the Johane Masowe Chishanu ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:52hrs | 2417 | by Staff reporter
Donald Trump's bold plan to dismantle the 'Deep State'
In a sweeping statement, former President Donald Trump has outlined his comprehensive plan to dismantle what he refers to as the "Deep State," a term he uses to describe the entrenched bureaucratic ap...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:56hrs | 1655 | by Staff reporter
Man dies by suicide after catching wife pants down
A man from Old Lobengula in Bulawayo tragically took his own life on Tuesday morning after reportedly finding his wife in a compromising situation with another man upon returning home from work....Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:05hrs | 1930 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe explores nuclear energy to bolster energy security
Zimbabwe is actively exploring the establishment of nuclear power plants in partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to address its ongoing energy challenges. While the country h...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 16:37hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sees 33% drop in media freedom violations, MISA reports
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has reported a significant reduction in media freedom violations in Zimbabwe, with recorded incidents dropping from 24 in 2022 to 16 in 2023 - a ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:20hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings about TTI officials' conduct
Bulawayo residents have voiced mixed reactions regarding the actions of Tendy Three Investment (TTI) officials who allegedly harassed a motorist suffering from a medical condition. Last week, TTI's en...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:13hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Windfall for 33,000 pensioners
The Mining Industry Pension Fund (MIPF) is preparing to compensate pensioners who lost benefits during Zimbabwe's hyperinflationary period between 2006 and 2009. The initiative comes amid reports that...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 4309 | by Staff reporter
Was Kudzi Keita a diamond dealer and a hustler?
THE first thing which would hit you about Kudzai Keita was his SURNAME.It's not a common surname in Zimbabwe and rarely does one find it being associated with a name like Kudzai.It's a...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 1404 | by Staff reporter
Fake vehicle licence, insurance scam exposed
The government is facing significant revenue losses due to the growing circulation of counterfeit vehicle and insurance licenses sold by unregulated dealers. These fraudulent licenses are duping vehic...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
DNA testing nailed Madzibaba Ishmael
The leader of Johane Masowe eChishanu Gorejena Penyeranyika Sect, Ishmael Chokurongerwa, yesterday appeared in court on allegations of raping and impregnating three 14-year-old girls who are all his c...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 17:05hrs | 1402 | by Staff reporter
Motorist collapses during argument with TTI 'clampers'
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by Tendy Three Investments (TTI) traffic enforcers, who reportedly clamped the vehicle of a motorist suffering fro...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 13:12hrs | 2079 | by Staff reporter
Regime goes after Mogoeng Mogoeng
The Judicial Service Commission's (JSC) conduct committee has recommended that former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng face an impeachment inquiry over dishonesty claims made against him by impeached Jud...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 09:30hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
7 top rogue cops arrested, dragged to court
Seven high-ranking detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's homicide unit in Bulawayo have been charged with theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice following their alleged i...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:38hrs | 952 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police seek public assistance in murder cases
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Gwanda are appealing for information that could lead to the arrest of two suspects, Delma Nyathi and Welcome Dube, in connection with a murder case that occurred ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:52hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Zambian president capturing the Judiciary?
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has now sacked three top judges he previously suspended over alleged judicial misconduct, drawing further accusations of political interference in the judiciary....Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:56hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Breaking down Dr. Chihombori's allegations: Is the U.S. really the key obstacle to Africa's UNSC permanent seats?
In recent discourse surrounding Africa's quest for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Dr. Arikana Chihombori, a prominent U.S.-based Pan-Africanist, has pointed the finger ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 22:42hrs | 537 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Deeds Office sucked into Harare land scam
The Harare City Council (HCC) land scam involving plots in Greendale has escalated, drawing in the Deeds Office amid serious allegations of the creation of fake deeds by individuals allegedly linked t...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:51hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Chair's offices petrol bombed
The business offices of Zanu-PF Harare provincial chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa were petrol bombed by unknown assailants in Harare. The attack occurred at the premises housing the Zimbabwe Instit...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:38hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
Drunk Harare man stabs landlord
A 29-year-old man from Harare, Learnmore Mutukwa, appeared in court facing attempted murder charges following an incident where he allegedly stabbed his landlord. The case was heard by Magistrate Mare...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:14hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
High Court official quits over US$2 million property 'fraud'
A high-ranking civil registry official at Zimbabwe's High Court, Traver Mupita, has resigned following the initiation of disciplinary proceedings by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) concerning hi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 1616 | by Staff reporter
6 bodies recovered after Kwekwe mine collapses
Six bodies were recovered yesterday at Homesteak Mine (Globe and Phoenix) in Kwekwe after a tragic collapse of mine dumps while the miners were digging underground.Fortune Mupungu, chairperson...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:42hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
CTC to investigate surge of counterfeit toothpaste in Zimbabwe
The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has announced an investigation into reports of counterfeit toothpaste products flooding the Zimbabwean market, citing potential serious health risks to cons...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:42hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Cop testifies in hired SA hitmen's trial
The trial of five suspected hitmen based in South Africa, allegedly hired to kidnap and assault a local businessman over a botched US$800,000 gas tanks deal, continued this week with the State present...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:27hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Police investigates theft and robbery cases in Masvingo and Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating two separate cases of theft and robbery that occurred on October 16, 2024, in Masvingo and October 15, 2024, in Bulawayo, respectively.In th...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 18:11hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Mbare fire evidence disappears
Investigations into the cause of the devastating fire that engulfed Mbare Musika last week have reportedly stalled as vendors rushed to clean up and reclaim the affected space, NewsDay has learned. Th...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 13:26hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
7-0 win exposes Zanu-PF legislator's club Scottland
Scottland FC, a club owned by ZANU-PF legislator Pedzai Scott Sakupwanya, is under scrutiny following allegations of match-fixing in the wake of their emphatic 7-0 win over Norton Community FC. The vi...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:08hrs | 2777 | by Staff reporter
Foreign-funded NGO reports partisan distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has raised alarming concerns over the politicization of food aid distribution in rural areas, with reports indicating that opposition supporters are being systematical...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Fake estate agent up for US$180 000 fraud
A 57-year-old Bulawayo man, Bigboy Leovancey Ncube, has been convicted of fraud after misrepresenting himself as an estate agent and posing as the owner of a property valued at US$180,000 using forged...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:30hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
Netanyahu orders UN to evacuate Lebanon peacekeepers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has demanded that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres withdraw UNIFIL peacekeepers from southern Lebanon, adding that by remaining there they are "providing...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 15:33hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwe lawyer given ultimatum
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has given prominent lawyer Wilson Manase a deadline of ten days to provide an explanation for his failure to finalize the estate of the late businesswoman Jane Maisir...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1428 | by Staff reporter
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