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Mthuli Ncube gets community service at President's Office
Failure to control temper by Mthuli Ncube landed him in deep trouble after he assaulted his brother's wife.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts today where the 24-year-old N...Published: 23 hrs ago | 4313 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vendor arrested for killing neighbour's donkey for eating his biscuits
A 36-YEAR-OLD Plumtree vendor who allegedly killed his neighbour's donkey after it ate his vegetables, biscuits and jiggies has been arrested.Simolo Ncube appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nem...Published: 23 hrs ago | 803 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Rehabilitate Bulawayo-Kezi Road to attract investments'
Lovemore Moyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly during Zimbabwe's government of national unity, has called on the Matobo Rural District Council (RDC) and relevant authorities to prioritize the ...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet to ramp up flights from Johannesburg to Bulawayo
Zimbabwe's privately owned airline, Fastjet, will scale up its services between Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport and Bulawayo's Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport.Fastjet ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1686 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told to remain in power beyond 2028
ZANU-PF members from Matabeleland South have voiced their support for extending President Mnangagwa’s leadership beyond 2028 to ensure the success of Vision 2030. During a provincial coordinating co...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Suspected stocktheives denied freedom again
Three suspected cattle thieves who allegedly stole 18 cattle from grazing lands in Plumtree were denied freedom again yesterday after they had applied for discharge at the close of the state case....Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:08hrs | 129 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Top Zanu-PF official robbed
Three men have been charged with robbery after allegedly attacking Zanu-PF's Bulilima district coordinating committee chairperson over a soccer kit.The suspects - Ayanda Ncube (25), Polite Moy...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa: The Biblical Joshua that never was
With Zimbabwe being largely a Christian nation where religion and politics are juxtaposed, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa touted himself as the Biblical Joshua sa...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:17hrs | 627 | by Brighton Chiseva
Man jailed for breaking neighbour's rib over cellphone
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man has been jailed after he broke his neighbour's left ribs on cell phone theft allegations.Evans Moyo was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:13hrs | 322 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF DCC Chairman robbed for empty promises
ZANU PF Bulilima District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Felix Ncube was left counting losses after three youths approached him demanding a soccer ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1468 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber burns neighbour's house
The love of beer and failure to control oneself landed a Plumtree herdboy in jail after he set his neighbour's bedroom hut on fire.Ndodana Dube (23)was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtr...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 13:31hrs | 823 | by Simbarashe Sithole
5 hired hitmen back in the dock
The trial of five alleged hitmen accused of plotting to murder prominent businessman Oliver Tendai Chipindu is scheduled to continue this Friday, with the State presenting evidence from the second wit...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:08hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for bashing cheating wife
A cheeky 27-year-old Plumtree man who bashed his wife all over the body with an axe handle in a domestic dispute was convicted on Thursday by a Plumtree magistrate.Edson Ndlovu was sentenced t...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 18:06hrs | 1155 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man sent to prison over dead bull
Figtree-based First Sibanda is in trouble after he was found cooking beef from a dead bull.The 33-year-old man is facing a stock theft charge and he appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Josh...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 1036 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Poor road network cause for concern
On a late Thursday afternoon, commuters traveling on the Kadoma-Sanyati Road face challenging conditions with dusty roads, curves, and potholes. The poor state of the road has led to dangerous...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 09:37hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Man breaks in deputy head's office loots office equipment
Ndlowane primary school deputy headmaster's office equipment was allegedly looted by Allen Mpetho recently.The matter came to light at ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 23:22hrs | 587 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Red Reset: Manchester United's Transfer Puzzles
Summer is a special time for football fans. While the fields are empty and players relax on the beaches, club offices are buzzing with activity. The transfer window is open, and every day brings new r...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 14:44hrs | 504 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans should know that independence never guarantees freedom
This is a truth that has seemingly been lost on many people. For some strange reason, we appear to believe that the attainment of political independence by a country automatically translates i...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:19hrs | 592 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Trial of 5 suspected hitmen delayed again
The trial of five suspected hitmen, accused of being hired to assassinate Harare businessman Oliver Tendai Chipindu, was delayed again due to an application by the defense to have the magistrate recus...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military needs to transform from a ZANLA force to a national army
It is a well-known fact. Every country on the planet needs a defense force to safeguard its existence.In fact, there is no nation on earth that was not founded on the back of one...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:32hrs | 431 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes cheating wife with an axe handle
A cheeky 27-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man allegedly bashed his wife all over the body with an axe handle in a domestic dispute.Edson Ndlovu was...Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 15:40hrs | 1284 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man admits to stealing underwear to please wife
COURTROOMS are typically places of solemnity and seriousness, but every now and then, a spark of humour ignites, often unexpectedly.Such was the case when a man charged with breaking into a bo...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 832 | by Staff reportrer
Herdboy tears, assaults maid for refusing sex
A 44-YEAR-OLD Plumtree herdboy was convicted by a Plumtree magistrate on Thursday for tearing the maid's blouse before assaulting her in a sex dispute.Nkululeko Moyo was sentenced to 18 months...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 15:47hrs | 1418 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Olympian Cyprianos comes home
Bulawayo's Stingrays Swimming Academy has organized a welcome ceremony for Denilson Cyprianos, the Zimbabwean swimmer who competed in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Cyprianos, who finished six...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 14:04hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Former MDC A legislator sets dogs on a neighbor's cow
Former MDC Alliance law maker Moses Mzila Ndlovu was today dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts after he allegedly let his dogs at large to bite a neigh...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:10hrs | 582 | by Simbarashe Sithole
InDrive drivers cry foul over low fares in Bulawayo
InDrive drivers in Bulawayo have raised concerns about the rates set by the ride-hailing app, arguing that the current pricing model is unsustainable for their livelihoods.Drivers have highlig...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 13:57hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter
Binga South MP laments nepotism at RDC
Fanuel Cumanzala, the legislator for Binga South (CCC), has accused the Binga Rural District Council (RDC) of rampant nepotism and corruption, which he claims has led to employees going unpaid for ove...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:18hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Suspected Stocktheives apply to be acquitted
Three suspected cattle thieves who allegedly stole 18 cattle from grazing lands in Plumtree today indicated that they want to apply for discharge at the close of the state case.Shelton Dube (2...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:08hrs | 399 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Uganda Airlines to fly Zimbabwe route
Uganda Airlines will commence flights to Harare in September, joining other airlines resuming operations in Zimbabwe post-COVID-19. The airline will also service Lusaka and Abuja routes.Tonder...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:44hrs | 955 | by Staff reporter
Tuku 'son' cannot use family name
THE late music superstar and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's alleged son, Aaron Chaka, has suffered a blow after the High Court struck off the roll his application seeking an order compelling t...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:18hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to utilise PPPs to expedite roads rehab in Matebeleland
The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development says it is utilising Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to expedite the rehabilitation of some dilapidated roads in the Matabeleland region....Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer accuses witness of capturing police
In the ongoing trial of three suspected stock thieves before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware one of the defence lawyers Nqobani Sithole accused the complainant Gary Charles Rosenfels of having...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:31hrs | 657 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's govt takes 5 years constructing 200-metre Bridge
Learners in Matobo and Mangwe districts in Matabeleland South frequently miss school during the rainy season due to the lack of a bridge over the Simukwe River. The construction of a 200-meter bridge,...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:59hrs | 2253 | by Staff reporter
Exclusion of ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence deplorable
The deplorable and unjustifiable exclusion of Joshua Nkomo and ZAPU's contributions to the war of independence was apparent shortly after April 1980. This exclusion was backed by Shona-speakin...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1099 | by Tafi Mhaka
Gukurahundi genocide survivor cannot forgive Mugabe's foot soldiers
An astounding number of mass graves surround Thabani Dhlamini's home in south-western Zimbabwe.One pointed out to the BBC lies near the ablution block at a primary school in the village of Sal...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1160 | by Staff reporter
Mashonas welcome Gukurahundi genocide outreach programme
People from Mashonaland have welcomed the launch of the Gukurahundi Community Outreach Programme by President Mnangagwa in Bulawayo, viewing it as a significant step towards national healing and recon...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:35hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Man in trouble for stealing stockfeed
In Fort Rixon, a 36-year-old man named Lungile Nkiwane was remanded out of custody after being accused of stealing stockfeeds from Mbokodo Abattoir in Figtree. Appearing before Plumtree magistrate Jos...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:27hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Since Mnangagwa is a mere Munhumutapa, is the way now open for Mthwakazi?
For some time now, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has proudly referred himself as Munhumutapa.This was the title of the kings of...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:38hrs | 138 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Inclusive political dialogue can save Zimbabwe
Zapu, led by President Sibangilizwe Nkomo, has called for inclusive political dialogue to address Zimbabwe's deepening social, economic, and political crises, asserting that the ruling Zanu-PF governm...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chief's messenger bashed serving a summon
A daring Plumtree man was sent to prison for assaulting the chief's messenger with a wooden log after being served with a summons.Smile Ndlovu was sentenced to six months in prison by Plumtree...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 17:24hrs | 23 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF MP protests neglect of rural roads
ZANU-PF legislator Joseph Tshuma from Tshabalala-Pelandaba has raised concerns about the neglect of rural roads amidst ongoing major road rehabilitation efforts, particularly in Harare ahead of a Sout...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Senior citizen defrauds pension office
In Plumtree, a 63-year-old woman named Tshiyiwe Ndlovu has been convicted of defrauding the pension office of over US$2,000. She pleaded guilty before magistrate Jo...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Senior citizen defrauds pensions office
A 63-YEAR-OLD Plumtree who defrauded the pensions office over US$2000 was convicted on Tuesday at Plumtree magistrates courts.Tshiyiwe Ndlovu pleaded guilty to the charge before magistrate Jos...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:09hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kombi driver kills girlfriend
Failure to control his temper has landed a Plumtree-based Kombi driver in trouble after he assaulted his girlfriend to death during a domestic dispute.Author Tshuma (24) was asked to plead to ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:07hrs | 53 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop basher jailed
A man from Mphoengs, Matebeleland South province who severely assaulted a police officer after arresting a malicious damage to property suspect has been s...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 17:27hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's govt happy with mismatch in deployment of ECD teachers
The article below was published by the government controlled Chronicle 2 years ago but Shona supremacists are today firing Ministers for implementing the same policy....Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 09:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
So I can also attend a meeting between Mnangagwa and a visiting head of state?
I honestly had no idea that President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa afforded ordinary citizens what are termed ‘participatory interactive platforms’.According to Information Minister Jenfan ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 21:09hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Headmaster steals school funds
Samathonga Primary school headmaster in Matebeleland South province, Marko Marko Dube (60) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday for allege...Published: 29 Jun 2024 at 11:07hrs | 54 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Unrepentant stock thief jailed
An unrepentant stock thief who stole a cattle while he was on community service after stealing a goat has been jailed by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaw...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:49hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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