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Man orders girlfriend to abort unwanted pregnancy
A 33-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is regretting impregnating his girlfriend.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 590 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Health ministry introduces E-health patient care
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has officially introduced the Impilo Electronic Health Records (EHR) system, a transformative initiative aimed at improving patient care, particularly in Zimbabwe...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
US$200 'bribe' prosecutor granted bail
Bhekimpilo Moyo, a public prosecutor from the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court at the Tredgold Building, has been arrested for allegedly demanding a US$200 bribe.Moyo, 35, solicited the bribe from the ...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:53hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for assaulting niece
A 35-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man was convicted for assaulting his niece over cattle misunderstanding.Bongani Ncube was sentenced to 18 months in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware....Published: 17 May 2024 at 11:33hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
6 arrested for motor vehicles theft
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested six suspects in connection with robbery and theft of motor vehicles on separate occasions in the city.Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube identified th...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree caregivers receive bicycles
SAVE the Children has donated 207 bicycles to community child care workers (CCCWs) in Plumtree, Matebeleland South province.Officiating at the handover ceremony, Save the Children Country dire...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Has the gone for 60 years man really found his relatives? Daughter shows up!
IN what can be one of history's greatest reunions, Mr Phillip Moyo (81) who recently traced his steps back to Zimbabwe from South Africa after a 60-year hiatus, may have located his daughter whom he l...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Kaindu wants to reinvent Bosso
RETURNING Highlanders coach Kelvin Kaindu wants to reinvent and reinvigorate the Premier Soccer League giants so that they can start challenging for titles.Bosso rehired Kaindu for a second sp...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers arrested despite paying sangoma
Three armed robbers targeted a businessman at his residence in the Mahatshula suburb, purportedly making off with US$6,000 and P110,000, while also offering a traditional healer 1,800 pula as a gestur...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 21:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Armed robber' acquitted
A BULAWAYO man who was accused of ganging up with four accomplices and robbing a local motorist of his car and over US$20 000, was yesterday acquitted.Bhekimpilo Mabuza Ncube (38) pleaded not ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Botswana arrests 2 Zimbabweans for illegal gold mining
TWO Zimbabwean men have appeared in the Botswana court charged with illegal gold mining and illegally entering the neighbouring country.Bhekimpilo Tau (36) and Thembani Nkomo (41) pleaded guil...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Trio in court over pangolin
THREE Bulawayo residents have been dragged to court over illegal possession of a pangolin worth US$5 000.Sehliselo Dube (37) of Nketa, Nkosinamandla Dube (28) and Bhekimpilo Ncube (43) both of...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mother poisons, kills two children
A ZIMBABWEAN woman based in South Africa allegedly poisoned her two children to death lacing food she prepared with an unknown substance, feeding them and also eating in an attempt to commit suicide....Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 16:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga meets Swiss president
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday met Swiss President Alain Berset to whom he delivered a message from President Mnangagwa, as well as discussing about strengthening of economic cooperatio...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Confusion over Zifa's new league
IT'S only 15 days into the new year, but a lot of contentious issues are already beginning to emerge in local football.Just when the clash between local coaches and ZIFA over the implementatio...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:39hrs | | by Langton Nyakwenda
She is a living LEGEND and a HERO!
Barbara Makhalisa, also known by her married name as Barbara Nkala, is a teacher, Zimbabwean writer, Ndebele translator, novelist, editor and publisher, one of the earliest female writers published in...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 09:02hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders recall Reward Muza
HIGHLANDERS Football Club have recalled goalkeeper Reward Muza from his six-month long loan to relegated Bulawayo City.Muza joined Amakhosi in July last year and immediately wrestled the start...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Methembe impressed with juniors
United States-based Zimbabwean football coach, Methembe Ndlovu is impressed by the level of talent in the country but has called for authorities to adhere to modern trends if the country is to explore...Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 13:50hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Grassroots Soccer closes shop in Zimbabwe
GRASSROOTS Soccer Incorporation (GRS) will wind up its operations in Zimbabwe on Thursday this week, after 20 years in the country, rendering over 200 people jobless.Grassroots Soccer, headqua...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Godolude returns from SA
RHUMBA dancer-cum-musician Mandlenkosi "Godolude" Mpofu has returned home from South Africa.Godolude, who leads The Friendly Brothers band also known as Eze Energy, said he decided to come bac...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Esibomvu villagers banish their community member
ESIBOMVU villagers in uMzingwane District, Matabeleland South province have banished one of their community members after allegations that he was involved in the raiding of illegal miners by the armed...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 17:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Beefy makes match fixing claims after loss to FC Platinum
Bulawayo City 0 - 2 FC PlatinumBULAWAYO City coach, Philani "Beefy" Ncube accused his players of engaging in match fixing after they conceded two soft goals to lose to FC Platinum in a Castle Lage...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man murders Motswana woman, steals bicycle and rides it to Zimbabwe
A ZIMBABWEAN man living illegally in Botswana has been arrested for strangling an elderly Motswana woman to death and stealing her bicycle which he rode to Zimbabwe.The murder took place on Va...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge water vendors in brisk business
WATER vendors are making a killing in Beitbridge as the border town is faced with the shortage of the precious liquid which has upped demand for purified and borehole water.Things got to a hea...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
City chokes Bosso
Bulawayo City 1-0 HighlandersA lethargic performance, further compounded by a zeal to win by Bulawayo City, condemned former city giants Highlanders to an embarrassing and painful loss in a Castle...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills uncle over forex bonus
A MAN from Filabusi allegedly killed his uncle, a general hand at Filabusi District Hospital, claiming that he had failed to repay a debt despite having receiving his bonus in foreign currency....Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
13 Zimbabwe prisoners struck by lightning while having lunch
Police have released names of 13 inmates who were struck and injured by a bolt of lightning at Hwange Prison.The incident occurred last Friday when the 13 inmates convicts, were having lunch a...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Poor scoring rate worries Bosso coach
Bulawayo City 0 - 0 HighlandersDESPITE qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Chibuku Super Cup, Highlanders' coach Mandla Mpofu is worried by his team's inability to convert scoring chances the...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police taunt 'killer' woman as she is made to dig-up her murdered lover
A woman accused of killing her live-in lover before burning and burying his remains on a mountain was made to dig him up with a shovel while police officers taunted her, a shock new video seen by ZimL...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Woman gangs up with son, brother to kill lover
A FILABUSI woman allegedly ganged up with her son and brother to kill her boyfriend before burning and burying his remains in a shallow grave in a nearby mountain.The woman, Siphathisiwe Sifis...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Washonaphi uMzac'omnyama?
Ngiyabingelela Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi, Mthwakaz omnyama, ondlela zimhlophe iinduku zibomvu. Lombhalo ngiwubhala nje kungumbuzo engiwubhekise kumaNtungwa akwaSokhumalo okungabantu bakoKhumalo is...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | 2 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
SA unrest further dampens transporters operations
CROSS-border transporters in Zimbabwe say the sector, which has been subdued due to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been dealt another blow as a result of violence and looting in South Africa that is affec...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso remains on course to defending Chibuku cup
Highlanders 1 - 0 Bulawayo CityHIGHLANDERS players put aside their in-house problems, which saw them embarking on a three-day strike over a pay rise, to register their second win in the Chib...Published: 07 Jun 2021 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City, Chiefs share spoils
Bulawayo City 2 2 Bulawayo ChiefsVETERAN Wellington Kamudyariwa rose from the bench to help Bulawayo City secure a share of the spoils against impressive Bulawayo Chiefs in a Chibuku Super C...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
PushGodlwayo takes over primary school renovations of Nyamime school
A community-led initiative, #PushGodlwayo, which intends to spearhead development projects in Insiza District in Matabeleland South has stepped up efforts of renovating the run-down Nyamime Primary Sc...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo warms up to Covid-19 vaccination
BULAWAYO residents have warmed up to the Covid-19 vaccination drive amid revelations by health officials that as many as 2 000 people are coming forward on a daily basis for inoculation compared to on...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA-based Mr Breeze back with new album
South Africa-based musician, Zenzo Bhekimpilo "Mr Breeze" Siziba who is known for songs, Umendo Unzima and Ntombana is preparing to release his 12th album this month. Mr Breeze said the album ...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
UBH Covid-19 admissions up
THE United Bulawayo Hospital (UBH) has in the last six weeks recorded an increase in Covid-19 admissions, an official has said.Patients with Covid-19 who go to UBH are treated at the renovated...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda commercialises amacimbi harvesting
GWANDA Rural District Council (RDC) is awaiting approval of draft by-laws aimed at commercialising the harvesting of mopane worms (amacimbi/madora) in the area, which would help generate revenue for t...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Broadcasters should speak all national languages'
Reaching 90 years of age on March 15 this year , retired veteran broadcaster and national languages enthusiast Amon Nyamambi, better known on the airwaves as 'uMaqhulayibambe' his grandfather's name, ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:26hrs | 4 | by John Masuku
Zapu President mourns paramount Chief Vezi Maduna
We have received with profound sadness the news of Chief Vezi Maduna's Departure. Chief Maduna inspired many of us as he was a man of distinguished courage who also possessed a rare quality of self sa...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 11:21hrs | | by Isaac Mabuka Zapu President
New system to eliminate fake Covid-19 certificates
A barcoding system developed to verify the authenticity of Covid-19 certificates is expected to start working this week, as authorities seek an end to fake coronavirus certificates.All the cou...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man finds wife pants down with neighbour, chops of her head
A 55-YEAR-OLD Filabusi man went berserk and allegedly axed his wife (34) to death before committing suicide by drinking a pesticide. Mr Zama Mafu of Sidingimpilo Village under Chief Maduna had...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
'They called me a dissident,' says Thambolenyoka
Tennyson Ndlovu is quite an enigma. Having joined the liberation struggle at 21, he quickly became a highly-respected instructor for the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA), only to be demobil...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
VID officer swallows bribe money to avoid arrest
There was drama at the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) provincial complex here on Tuesday afternoon when one of the officials who had been cornered by undercover detectives reportedly swallowed ...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Hunt for murder suspect
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested three men in connection with the murder of a Cowdray Park man who was stabbed to death in August.Bhekimpilo Tshuma, Vumindaba Mkhwananzi and Eric Mpofu have be...Published: 08 Nov 2020 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'My health is more important than you' Chamisa's Bulawayo Councillor tells residents
Bulawayo's Ward 14 Councillor Macdonald Venus Chunga has told residents that his health is important than the work of the council, according to a communication availed to this reporter by the resident...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 20:02hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chase this Kambarami and his his side kicks back to their roots - MLF
MLF has always maintained that partaking in Zimbabwe elections when we are Mthwakazi is the worst thing we can engage in as Mthwakazi. Before a single year has lapsed, he has shown the true Agenda the...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 20:03hrs | 1 | by MLF
Police hunt for 'serial land fraudster'
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for an allegedly serial land fraudster who pretended to be a village head and sold plots and residential stands to home seekers in Kensington on the outskirt...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 01:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop arrested after high speed chase
A POLICE officer, who allegedly led a heist at former Gwanda mayor, Knowledge Ndlovu's Ettrick Mine and allegedly stole gold ore worth thousands of United States dollars, was reportedly arrested after...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
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