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Mnangagwa promotes senior Zimbabwe Defence Forces officers
In a significant development for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Commander-in-Chief President Emmerson Mnangagwa promoted three Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major-General, alo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Police officer remanded in cattle rustling scandal
A 37-year-old Zvishavane police officer, Kudakwashe Chigwa, has been remanded in custody until December 3 over allegations of involvement in a cattle rustling operation in Fort Rixon. Chigwa face...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:41hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Catholic priest dies in Zimbabwe accident
A tragic accident early this morning claimed the life of a man, believed to be a Catholic priest from Murombedzi, after his vehicle collided with a truck on the Chinhoyi-Chegutu Road. The crash occurr...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:55hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for reprimanding duo for urinating on wall
`Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder that took place at Masaisai Business Centre in Mazhaka 1, Tekwe, on Tuesday. The suspects, 19-year-old Biggie Fanamaya and 25-year-...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:43hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Guruve hotel to host heroes gala
Various artistes will be performing at Guruve Hotel on Saturday at a gala dubbed "Gamba Remumhanzi."Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation (ZBC), National FM radio presenter Rabson Umali will be th...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 16:32hrs | 369 | by Paul Ndou
Gunshots at mine grab
A suspected instigator of the recent violence at Element Minerals Mine in Shamva, Mashonaland Central province, has reportedly vowed to defy a court order following his release on bail. Josph...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 15:07hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Gunshots at mine, 46 injured
Forty-six people were injured in a violent incident at Element Minerals Mine in Shamva, Mashonaland Central province, on Thursday, following a clash over an alleged illegal mine takeover. The confront...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:59hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
CCC MPs complicit in Mnangagwa third term agenda
The MDC party has heavily criticised the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) and its Members of Parliament, alleging that they are compromised for not opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's desire for...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 16:33hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Latest ZiG song unites musicians
Kulcha Houz Studios, a prominent creative space in Harare, has become a key hub for Zimbabwean musical talent. It hosts studios in the central business district and Belvedere, where artists like Freem...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Traditional leader remembered for blocking Mugabe farm takeover
The late Chief Malaki Masuku of Kezi has been commemorated for his courageous actions in defending Maleme Ranch from government seizure during the era of former President Robert Mugabe. Jospha...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Court suspends Mutsvangwa ZNLWVA congress
High Court Judge Justice Philda Muzofa has issued an interim order to halt the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) faction, led by former leader Christopher Mutsvangwa,...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Enos Nkala's property detroyed
THE widow of the late veteran nationalist and National Hero, Enos Nkala, has been left in shock after a tenant who was occupying the family's business premises at Mbalabala along the Bulawayo-Beitbrid...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe army plays critical role in border control operations'
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has played a critical role in maintaining peace and security in Matebeleland provinces through border control operations, as well as combating stock theft, which were ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
CCC recalls sign of party's internal problems, says Mwonzora
Douglas Mwonzora, the leader of MDC-T, has pointed out that the recent recalls carried out by Sengezo Tshabangu on behalf of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) highlight a deficiency in corporate...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints line ministries permanent secretaries
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has with immediate effect appointed deputy chief secretaries, line ministries' permanent secretaries and provincial affairs secretaries for devolution.In a stateme...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 21:10hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on high alert for avian flu
Surveillance measures have been intensified along the borders of Zimbabwe in response to the emergence of a novel, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain, recently identified in South Africa....Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF violence victims speak out
Victims of political violence in Midlands yesterday shared harrowing tales of political violence at the hands of Zanu-PF activists.Zanu-PF activists went on the rampage in Kwekwe's Tigereef ar...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sex worker's ngozi surfaces 50 years later
A Nyanga family is living in fear of a vengeful spirit that claims to be a sex worker who was murdered 50 years ago by the family's patriarch.The spirit, which speaks through various possessed...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dembare raid Dulibadzimu United
BEITBRIDGE-based Central Region Division One Soccer League side Dulibadzimu United's coach Stanley "Stano" Ncube has tipped two defenders Meki Meki and Ephan Guvava to scale to greater heights after s...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Acting Gweru Town Clerk acquitted
FORMER Gweru City Council acting Town Clerk, Mr Douglas Chikwekwe, is now a free man after the state on Wednesday withdrew before plea, charges of criminal abuse of office.His lawyer, Admire R...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fuel explosion claims one life
A Karoi fuel dealer was yesterday afternoon killed when containers of diesels exploded at a house in the farming town. The man, identified as Adam Kaponda, who was in company of two friends died on th...Published: 15 May 2023 at 18:56hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CCC Alderman name removed from the nomination list
The newly installed Alderman for Chiredzi Town Council, Gibson Hwende's name was missing among other nominated candidates, causing confusion and chaos during the Citizen's caucus at Dorman hall, Hippo...Published: 01 May 2023 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Roki collaborates with DJ Tira
ROCKFORD "Roki" Josphat seems to have won the hearts of some South African music stars. After collaborating with DJ Maphorisa, on the song "Ziyakhala", Roki has been actively collaborating wit...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 09:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cattle sales still banned at ZITF
GOVERNMENT has said there will be no cattle sales at the Bulawayo Agricultural Society's (BAS) pens located within the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) showgrounds.The move is part of ...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Siphosami Malunga and partners are in legal occupation of Esidakeni Farm rules the High Court
The High Court of Bulawayo has freed three directors of Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited from criminal charges of unlawful occupation of Esidakeni farm.The wrangle for the farm has been ongo...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 20:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni challenge 'not abandoned'
A court application challenging the government's planned seizure of Esidakeni Estate, a coveted former dairy farm in Matabeleland North, is still pending before the courts and has not been "abandoned"...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni gazetting application abandoned
A High Court application by Mr Zephaniah Dhlamini and his business partners Siphosami Malunga, Charles Moyo and Kershelmar Farms (Pvt) Ltd in which they were seeking nullification of the gazetting of ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-Bosso striker appeals for medical assistance
BEDRIDDEN former Highlanders Football Club striker Patrick "Mboma" Mpofu, who has been unwell for some time with his condition deteriorating, is appealing for funds so that he gets medical assistance....Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Beware of fake livestock vaccines, govt warns
THE Department of Veterinary Services has warned farmers not to buy livestock vaccines from unlicensed dealers, saying most of their products were fake.The department's chief director, Josphat...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Malunga and partners continue to fight 'unjust' prosecution
The lawyer representing the three Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited directors has moved to try and halt the trial in which the latter are being accused of illegally occupying Esidakeni Farm in Nyaman...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malunga and his two business partners granted stay of criminal proceedings
THE High Court has suspended criminal proceedings against human rights lawyer, Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo, who are facing charges of illegal oc...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni Farm court application challenged
LANDS, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka is challenging a court application by Zephaniah Dhlamini and his business partners Siphosami Malunga, Charles Moyo an...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Retired cop not guilty
Retired Chief Superintendent Joseph Josphat Mutipforo who was charged with receiving a residential stand from City of Harare employees whom he was investigating was yesterday acquitted for lack of evi...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malunga trial kicks off under protest
THE trial of human rights lawyer, Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo on charges of illegal occupation of Umguzana Farm popularly known as Esidakeni, ha...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF youths extort miner
ZANU PF Shamva district youth chairperson Ryan Dhokwani (31) and his accomplice Josphat Zvomuya (32) were dragged to Bindura magistrates...Published: 15 Oct 2022 at 17:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe court stops plan to build F1-grade race course
An ambitious plan to build a race track meeting Formula 1 standards between Hwange and Victoria Falls in Matabeleland North has been nixed by the High Court.Justice Evangelista Kabasa of the B...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 18:23hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Reza takes over Malunga prosecution as farm battle rages
Deputy Prosecutor General Michael Reza left his station in Harare on Friday to personally take charge of the prosecution of rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga and two business partners who are charged wi...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Siphosami Malunga and 2 Kershelmar directors granted bail
The three directors of Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited, Charles Moyo, Siphosami Malunga and Zephaniah Dhlamini were on Monday granted ZWL$10 000 bail each after they appeared in court on allegation...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 18:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Malunga business partners arrested as Esidakeni land row escalates
Police have arrested two co-directors of a Matabeleland North farm which is at the centre of a fierce tug-of-war between the current owners on one hand and powerful Zanu-PF politician Obert Mpofu and ...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 16:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Malunga and Esidakeni partners face arrest
Police are preparing criminal charges against prominent rights advocate Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners in an escalation of a fight over a coveted Matabeleland North farm.Polic...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans commemorates Heroes Day
Zimbabweans from across the political divide, joined by Ministers, mayors and senior service officers, converged at venues across the country to commemorate Heroes Day and salute the fallen and living...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
From Zimnyama village to South Africa
THE power of collaboration between the media, promoters and artistes has yielded fruitful results as fast-rising artistes Muntuza and Sobancane have earned their first professional gig across the Limp...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF factionalism splits Gutu ahead of polls
BATTLELINES have been drawn in Gutu West constituency in Masvingo province where councillor Mutonho Rwodzi is said to be eyeing the seat currently occupied by John Paradza in 2023 elections.Rw...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga battle to control Masvingo continues
The battle to control Masvingo province between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga continues to escalate taking dramatic turns after the former ordered remova...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 17:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Killer Zivhu not contesting as an independent
FORMER Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu yesterday said he would not be contesting the March 26 by-elections as an independent candidate.Zivhu was expelled from Zanu-PF in June 2020 after he...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Men 'find' used condoms in Scud
SIX Karoi men were left shocked when they discovered used condoms at the bottom of a sorghum beer container, popularly known as a ‘scud', on Wednesday last week.Garikayi Musakambeva, Sheppar...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 05:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man drowns girlfriend in sewage
A 37-year-old man from Bulawayo's Pumula South allegedly killed his 32-year-old girlfriend by drowning her in a sewage stream on New Year's Day over an undisclosed misunderstanding.The man, Jo...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:03hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
690 arrested on New Year's Eve
WHILE the world was ushering in the New Year, grateful for the gift of life, Josphat Sibanda from Pumula allegedly drowned his girlfriend in a sewer pond over an undisclosed dispute.He was spo...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Court kicks out Obert Mpofu from Farm
A court in Bulawayo on Thursday gave Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu 24 hours to vacate a disputed farm in Matabeleland North or be removed by the police.Justice Evangelista K...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 16:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
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