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Fort Rixon man murders toddler in paternity dispute
A two-year-old child was brutally murdered by his father in a shocking act of domestic violence that has sent shockwaves through the Fort Rixon community.The accused, Israel Chisongo, allegedl...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:18hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Professional beggars told to go back to Mnangagwa
A Zimbabwean woman begging at a traffic light in South Africa was publicly humiliated and forcibly driven away by a group of local women who accused her of damaging South Africa's image and demanded s...Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:46hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
University of Zimbabwe drives research for HIV cure
The University of Zimbabwe Clinical Trials Research Centre (UZ-CTRC) is intensifying its efforts to find a cure for HIV, as Zimbabwe works towards its ambitious goal of eliminating HIV as a public hea...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 07:38hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe woman sells infant via Facebook
A 27-year-old woman from Bulawayo, Christable Muringani, appeared before Harare magistrate Tilda Mazhande on Wednesday facing charges of human trafficking after allegedly selling her newborn bab...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:20hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Midlands grapples high rates of mother-to-child HIV transmission
The Midlands Province continues to record higher-than-average cases of HIV transmission from mothers to their babies, despite extensive national efforts to eliminate new pediatric infections, official...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:23hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Missing 11-month-old baby found alive, reunited with family
The 11-month-old baby who had been missing since last Saturday in Budiriro 5 has been found and safely reunited with the parents, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed on its official X (former...Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 19:08hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Dog eats newborn baby in Kwekwe
Residents of Mbizo 19 in Kwekwe are reeling in shock after a gruesome discovery this week involving a stray dog feeding on the remains of a new-born baby near a local church construction site....Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:09hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Half of Zimbabwean men unmarried
Nearly half of Zimbabwean men aged between 15 and 49 years have never been married, according to the latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat). This statistic was revea...Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 10:20hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Baby murdered in Marubamba area, body parts mutilated
The quiet community of Ukuzwisisa Village in the Marubamba area was left horrified on Africa Day after an eight-week-old baby boy was found brutally murdered in a spare bedroom, with some of his body ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 19:43hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army recruit dies in drowning incident during training
An army recruit tragically died after drowning during training in April, Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu, the newly appointed Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) chief, disclosed on Friday. The revelatio...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:17hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mum kills baby with rat poison mixed with milk
A 21-year-old woman from Mberengwa has been sentenced to seven years in prison by the Gweru High Court after she admitted to killing her seven-month-old baby by poisoning her milk in 2023.Feli...Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Stepfather arrested over murder of 4-month-old baby
A 30-year-old man from Gokwe Centre in Zimbabwe's Midlands province has been arrested in connection with the suspected murder of his four-month-old stepdaughter, in a case that has shocked the local c...Published: 21 May 2025 at 14:40hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers at Mpandawana bash colleague to death
Two Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldiers are appearing before the High Court in Masvingo, charged with murder following a brutal assault on a fellow soldier that led to his death two weeks later. The...Published: 18 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1740 | by Staff reporter
Body of toddler disappears at Chitungwiza central hospital
Officials at Chitungwiza Central Hospital have launched an internal investigation following the mysterious disappearance of the body of an eight-month-old baby, Emmanuel Charindapanze, who had been ta...Published: 12 May 2025 at 08:44hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
A Challenge to the Ministry of Health Show us the Truth, Not the Spin
Dear Minister of Health, Deputy Minister, and Permanent Secretary, Allow me to also include Nick Mangwana and the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio committee on health.Followi...Published: 11 May 2025 at 10:37hrs | 173 | by Hector Mbizvo
180 graduate at Khumalo Barracks in Bulawayo
A total of 180 military personnel graduated yesterday from the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) Ordnance and Transport Training School (OTTS), located at Headquarters One Infantry Brigade (Khumalo Barra...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:03hrs | 1393 | by Staff reporter
National hero status for Rungani
President Mnangagwa has conferred national hero status on two veteran freedom fighters, Retired Brigadier-General Victor Rungani and Basopo, in honour of their significant contributions during and aft...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:34hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Brigadier-General Rungani dies
Retired Brigadier-General Victor Chikudo Rungani, a respected figure in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and a prominent member of the Masvingo Business Association, has passed away at the age of 76. ...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:17hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo Mirror journalists injured in horrific road accident
A serious road accident involving 16 journalists and support staff from The Masvingo Mirror has left several injured, including three senior bureau chiefs, following a devastating crash near Mutimuref...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 14:23hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
4 dead, 4 injured in Gutu road accident
A tragic accident occurred on Sunday afternoon along the Chatsworth-Kurai Road in Gutu, resulting in the death of four people and injuries to four others. The accident took place around 3 pm when a To...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 11:28hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
Patrice Motsepe re-elected unopposed as CAF President
South African billionaire and mining magnate Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed for a second term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) during the body's extraordinary...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 16:12hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Brig General Tshuma takes command of 4 Infantry Brigade
Brigadier General Oscar Tshuma has been appointed as the new commander of the 4 Infantry Brigade in Masvingo Province, taking over from Brigadier General Cephas Gurira in a formal handover ceremony he...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:14hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military personnel urged to uphold Constitution
In a powerful address last Friday at the Five Infantry Brigade in Battlefields, near Kwekwe, Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Lieutenant General Anselem Sanyatwe urged military personnel to upho...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:15hrs | 1767 | by Staff reporter
Trump and Zelensky in extraordinary Oval Office shouting match
US President Donald Trump cut short a meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday and said the Ukrainian leader is "not ready" for peace with Russia in an extraordinary meltdown in the Oval Office that ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:09hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti warns Zimbabwe is on the edge
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has painted a stark picture of Zimbabwe's current political and economic landscape, describing the country as being on the precipice of disaster. In an interview wi...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | 1976 | by Staff reporter
FIFA delegation to conduct induction for new ZIFA Board
A FIFA delegation is set to arrive in Zimbabwe tomorrow to conduct an induction programme for the newly elected Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) executive committee. This initiative is aimed at he...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:33hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Woman jailed 5 years for trafficking day-old baby
A Harare magistrate has sentenced a woman to five years imprisonment after she was convicted of trafficking a two-day-old baby from South Africa to Zimbabwe.Janet Maromo was found guilty of vi...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:05hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Mother sold two-day old infant
A woman was convicted to a five-year sentence after a Harare magistrates court found her guilty of trafficking a two-day old infant from South Africa to Zimbabwe.According to the National Pros...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 21:47hrs | 745 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Bulawayo farmer arrested for reversing on employee's 8-month infant
A Bulawayo farmer is facing a charge of culpable homicide following a tragic traffic accident that resulted in the death of an eight-month-old infant.The police have confirmed the fatal incide...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:35hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Man locked up for raping own baby still in diapers
A 23-year-old Mutare man has been locked up on allegations of raping his daughter who is barely two years old.The man whose identity is being withheld to protect the victim has appeared before...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:23hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
1 dead, baby missing as bus swept wway in Gwanda flood tragedy
Tragedy struck in Gwanda District on Monday when a long-distance bus belonging to Green Horse Bus Company was swept away while attempting to cross the flooded Mletshane River on a narrow bridge. The i...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1575 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe School of Infantry renamed to Lookout Masuku Barracks
Government has renamed the Zimbabwe School of Infantry to Lookout Masuku Barracks. The new name was announced at the last cabinet meeting of 2024....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 16:07hrs | 1353 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses baby to stranger
A 22-year-old woman from Kwekwe lost her one-week-old baby to a stranger on Wednesday in what police suspect to be a case of kidnapping.The victim, Rumbidzai Gunhu, was returning home from Kwe...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:33hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Extremely hot, dry conditions jolt farmers
Zimbabwe is experiencing an extreme heatwave that began on November 30, raising alarm among farmers and health experts. Temperatures across the country are soaring, with some areas expected to reach u...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:29hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
New arrest in case of newborn baby sold for US$180
A further arrest has been made in connection with the shocking case where a newborn baby was sold for US$180. Jestina Mashamba (45), a midwife at Sally Mugabe Maternity Hospital, appeared before Harar...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:56hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
400 uniformed officers graduate in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff Administration, Major-General Emmanuel Matatu, has emphasized the need for loyalty, discipline, and dedication within the security sector to ensure effe...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:07hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Midwife in court for trafficking an infant
A midwife stationed at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, Betty Sena, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court on Wednesday facing charges of human trafficking and unlawfully falsifying the death of ...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 18:06hrs | 580 | by The Herald
Man kills baby in domestic dispute
A 26-year-old man from Chiweshe has been arrested after accidentally striking and killing his two-month-old baby with a log he had intended to use to assault his wife during a domestic dispute. The tr...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:21hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Infant dies after falling into hot water bucket
A six-month-old baby girl tragically lost her life on Friday in Kambuzuma, Harare, after falling into a 20-litre bucket filled with hot water.The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the i...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for allegedly killing stepdaughter with acid in Zimbabwe
A 24-year-old man from Shurugwi has been arrested for allegedly killing his three-month-old stepdaughter after forcing her to drink acid used in gold leaching. Tatenda Masunda, of Donga, Shurugwi, app...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:20hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for killing baby
A tragic incident has unfolded in Zvishavane, where a 27-year-old woman, Talent Sibanda, has been arrested on charges of killing her newborn baby in Takaenda village under Chief Masunda.The Mi...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe turns to Russia
Nine Russian health experts have arrived in Zimbabwe to lend their expertise in managing neonatal and obstetric complications, as part of efforts to strengthen the country's maternal healthcare servic...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
Emganwini clinic downgraded to 'baby clinic'
A year after its opening, Emganwini Satellite Clinic in Bulawayo has significantly scaled back its operations, reportedly due to a critical lack of running water. The clinic, initially designed to ser...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:25hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe air ambulance service saves 67 lives since launch
Since its launch in August 2024, the Government's new air ambulance service, operated by Russian company HeliDrive, has saved the lives of 67 patients, including 21 children aged 17 and under. The ser...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed are commanders, and seven other soldiers...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1188 | by Staff reporter
The curse of diamonds: How Zimbabwe's wealth is failing its people
I was listening this morning as the Minister of Mines, Winston Chitando, boasted over Zimbabwe's increasing diamond production. Indeed, Zimbabwe's diamond industry has long been touted as a be...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:09hrs | 962 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lupane benefits from ZNA medical outreach
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s recent free medical outreach programme in Lupane District, Matabeleland North Province, has been hailed as a success, with more than 500 villagers receiving healthca...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:16hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Couple kills child during fight
A Marondera couple has been arrested in connection with the death of their six-month-old child, Earth Mugava, after allegedly throwing the infant to the ground during a domestic dispute. The tragic in...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:08hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Army deployment causes alarm in Lupane
Tshongogwe villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North, were gripped by fear after the unexpected deployment of a large contingent of soldiers to their area.Villagers have expressed alarm at the h...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:32hrs | 3475 | by Staff reporter
Baby-selling scandal unfolds in Zimbabwean court
A shocking baby-selling scandal came to light on Wednesday during court proceedings in Harare, where 20-year-old Pauline Maganga, currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for human trafficking, tes...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
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