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Crocodile kills Victoria Falls canoe guide's life

The tourism community in Victoria Falls has been shaken following the death of a veteran canoe guide in a crocodile attack on the Zambezi River on Friday afternoon.The incident occurred near Kadahar Island, a popular area for river safaris…

Published: 5 hrs ago | 210 | by Staff reporter

Mob justice kills mentally challenged man

Police in Masvingo have arrested four men in connection with the fatal assault of 33-year-old Shakemore Chihwe Pedzisayi, a mentally challenged man who was beat

Published: 25 Sep 2025 at 06:04hrs | 1751 | by Staff reporter

Man kills five villagers in Zimbabwe

A man believed to be mentally challenged allegedly killed five villagers in Bhelasi area, Madlambuzi village, Bulilima district, on Wednesday afternoon in a shocking spree that has left the community reeling.According to Ward 11 councillor…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 08:26hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Miner kills colleague over noise pollution

A 33-year-old miner from Gonkwe village under Chief Mathema in Matabeleland South has been arrested for allegedly killing his workmate after a dispute involving the victim's son turned violent.Matabeleland South police spokesperson Inspect…

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge soldiers kill unarmed churchgoer

A High Court judge has delivered a stern warning to trained and uniformed personnel, declaring that firearms should never be used in society unless in a war situation, as he sentenced three Zimbabwe National Army soldiers to prison for the…

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 19:10hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter

Man kills chief's messenger

A 37-year-old man from Munukwa village in Gokwe is facing murder charges following the fatal assault of a chief's messenger, police have confirmed.According to Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, the victim, …

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter

Man kills client over wheelbarrow

A man known as Godwin, popularly referred to as "Bogus," is currently on the run following allegations that he fatally assaulted a client over a stolen wheelbarrow at a local bar in Damafalls, Ruwa.The victim, 25-year-old Cyprian Muradzi, …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mum hangs self after killing 2 kids

A wave of shock and horror has swept through Besa Village after a young mother and her two young children were found dead in a suspected double child murder followed by suicide, in a chilling incident that has left the local community reel…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:18hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter

Tractor accidents kill 6 in Masvingo in one month

Authorities have raised alarm over a surge in road accidents involving agricultural tractors in Masvingo Province, with at least six lives lost in the past month alone. The disturbing trend has prompted calls for urgent action to improve r…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 13:07hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter

ZimParks culls 5 problematic elephants

In a relief to communities living under Chief Musikavanhu in Chipinge District, the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) recently culled five elephants that had been causing extensive damage in the area. The elephants,…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Child dies after being hit by a dump truck in Gweru

A six-year-old child tragically lost his life on Saturday morning after being struck by a refuse collection truck operated by Gweru City Council near Clifton Park suburb.Midlands Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko con…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:27hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter

ZRP chief kills senior prison officer trying to save trapped CIO boss

A tragic accident on May 21 has claimed the lives of two senior Zimbabwean security officials, turning an act of heroism into a devastating loss. Principal Correctional Officer Masimba Mandimutsira died after being struck by a Ford Ranger …

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:00hrs | 2 | 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.Felistas Mpofu committed the crime in March last ye…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter

Businessman threatens to kill estranged wife

A Harare businessman, Nyasha Masoka (44), who owns Grill Shake and Liquor Park, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of violating a protection order and threatening to shoot his estranged wife with an unregistered firearm.Masok…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man threatens to kill child, himself over ex-wife's new marriage

A Harare man has sparked outrage and concern after reportedly threatening to kill his child and take his own life in response to his ex-wife's plans to remarry just weeks after their divorce.The disturbing revelations were made by Kelly Mu…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Businesswoman murdered in suspected ritual killing

A chilling case of suspected ritual murder has rocked the town of Kadoma after a local businesswoman was brutally killed by unknown assailants on Wednesday night. The victim, who operated a shop at Mateketa Complex, was discovered lifeless…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 21:12hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter

Man kills ex-wife in child custody row

A 31-year-old man from Mabvuku, Prince Ndambi, appeared in court on Saturday facing charges of murder after allegedly killing his ex-wife, Constance Tsitsi Chirwa, in a violent dispute over the custody of their children.Ndambi, who was not…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:42hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter

Bindura man tries to kill mother-in-law

A 49-year-old Bindura man has been sentenced to five years in prison for the attempted murder of his mother-in-law, following an incident that occurred on January 1. Brian Mawadza, from Chihuri Compound in Bindura, was convicted of attacki…

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:39hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter

Man attempts to kill mother-in-law

A 49-YEAR-OLD Bindura man was convinced that crime does not pay after he was jailed for attempted murder on Friday.Brian Mawadza of Chihuri compound in Bindura was slapped with a five-year jail term by Bindura regional magistrate after att…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:39hrs | 511 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Shadowy group claims mercenaries hired to kill Chiwenga

A shadowy group supporting Zimbabwe's Vice President, the General Chiwenga Voluntary Supporters Association (GCVSA), has made sensational claims that mercenaries have been hired to eliminate the former army commander.The allegations emerge…

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 09:26hrs | 2435 | by Staff reporter

Man sets bedroom on fire in attempt to kill stepdaughter

The Mutare Regional Court has sentenced 50-year-old Zvenyika Gomo to 16 years in prison for attempting to murder his two stepdaughters by setting their house on fire while they were asleep.Gomo, who was facing charges of attempted murder a…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:02hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter

Woman teams up with four men to kill boyfriend

Police in Plumtree have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Mxolisi Ncube, who was killed at Phezulu Bar in Mathendele Extension on February 27, 2025.According to witnesses, Ncube had an altercation with his girlfriend,…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

CIO allegedly planned to kill Chamisa in 2020

A shocking investigation by the United Kingdom-based unit Dug Up has revealed that Zimbabwe's notorious Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) allegedly considered eliminating opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in 2020, planning to blame th…

Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:37hrs | 2886 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe gold shaft collapse kills seven people

Police in Zimbabwe said on Monday that seven artisanal miners were killed in a disused gold shaft when it collapsed at the weekend.Few details were given on the circumstances of the collapse on Saturday in Bindura, about 85 kilometres (53 …

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:54hrs | 1665 | by Staff reporter

ZRP boss, miners kill prophet over US$10

At least two officers (Assistant Inspector Paul Nkoma and Constable Anold Mukuhlani) from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) Mbembesi base are allegedly offering two-thousand United States dollars (US$2000 plus a possible compensation ex…

Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 19:15hrs | 2070 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Mbembesi

Man whips stepson with bicycle chain, attempts to kill him

A shocking case of child abuse has emerged from Juta village in Beitbridge, where a 53-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife were arrested for torturing and attempting to kill the man's 12-year-old stepson.The couple, who cannot be named t…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 92 | 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.According to Bulawayo police spokesperson…

Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter

3 accidents kill 6 in a day in Matebeland South

Six people lost their lives in three separate road accidents that took place on Sunday in Matabeleland South, police have confirmed. The fatal incidents occurred in Filabusi, Gwanda, and Mbalabala, with Matabeleland South provincial police…

Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:12hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter

'Make your daughter marry me or I will kill you'

A 34-year-old man from Gamba Village in Hwange has been fined US$150 after threatening to murder a fellow villager who refused to marry off his daughter to him. Irvine Shoko appeared at the Hwange Magistrates Court on charges of threatenin…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:10hrs | 717 | 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 the Masvingo incident, USD 20,000 in cash was sto…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 18:11hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police arrests 3, kills 1 in anti-smuggling operation

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of three individuals and the death of a fourth suspect during an anti-smuggling operation in Mutare on October 16, 2024. Phillimon Matiyashe (32), Tawanda Chafanza (33), and Owen …

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 18:11hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter

Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe ban ads on prophets

The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a new directive banning the broadcast of advertisements for prophets, traditional healers, and traditional herbs or medicines that lack verification.In a letter sent to the chief exec…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 1930 | by Staff reporter

Juice picked up from Renkini kills toddler

Tragedy struck the Makokoba family in Bulawayo on Tuesday when three-year-old Avuyile Mpengesi suddenly fell ill and died after drinking a beverage given to him by his grandfather, Shepherd Mhlanga.Mhlanga, a vendor at the Renkini Long Dis…

Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter

Six sex workers kill client over $5

Six commercial sex workers are in soup after they allegedly bashed a client to death over a short time fee in Chirundu.The suspects appeared at Karoi regional magistrates courts today where they were remanded in custody over a murder charg…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:27hrs | 2821 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Truck runs over, kills Form 1 pupil

A Form One pupil from Founders High School was tragically run over by a truck in Emganwini while on her way to school. The incident occurred on Monday when the 14-year-old girl was hit by a UD truck driven by Fani Herbert. The girl sustain…

Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:52hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter

Miner kills colleague, dumps body

A 21-year-old miner, Albert Tom, allegedly killed his colleague for stealing US$33 and then dumped the body in a bush to hide the crime. The incident occurred on 13 July at Chirwa Mine in Mashonaland Central. According to the National Pros…

Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:52hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter

Man kills wife with pick

A man from Bulilima, Honest Nkomo (34), has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Milikani Moyo (27), after suspecting her of trying to poison him. The incident occurred on July 16 in the Khame area. Nkomo reportedly found his wife…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:07hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

Robbers kill guard, steal US$95, phones

Three robbers attacked and killed a security guard, Elliot Mudzingwa (32), at a construction complex in Msasa, Harare, stealing US$95 and four cell phones. The incident occurred on July 16, 2024. The assailants entered through an unlocked …

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 05:56hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter

Businessman hires hitman to kill child

PROMINENT Headlands businessman, John Madondo, who operates shops at Eagle Nest area, is embroiled in an attempted murder for rituals storm after he allegedly hired a villager to kill a person and bring to him the head.This emerged during …

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:48hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Motorist ploughs into pedestrians, kills two

A 20-YEAR-OLD man from the Hillside suburb in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing a charge of culpable homicide after he allegedly ran over four pedestrians with his vehicle, tragically killing two.Warren Meares Jeremy pleaded not guilty…

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:35hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa wants to kill him, claims Mapfumo

EXILED protest musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says returning to Zimbabwe would endanger his life despite permanent secretary in the Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services ministry Nick Mangwana claiming that the government has …

Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:19hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

3 die in Harare-Chirundu Highway head-on collision

THREE people are feared dead in a head-on accident that involved a mini truck headed towards Chinhoyi and a haulage truck going the different direction that occurred at Jones between Maningwa Mountains and Lionsden, along Harare-Chirundu H…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Man kills his grandmother and cutting off her breast

A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Gokwe is on the run after allegedly fatally striking his grandmother (82) with a hoe handle before cutting off her left breast.The suspect was in 2016 charged with murder and committed to Mlondolozi prison and was re…

Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:03hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's shoot to kill policy to stay

POLICE say they will not hesitate to shoot resistant criminal suspects citing the need to protect the lives of its officers dealing with armed robberies.Police are cracking down on a spate of armed robberies committed across Zimbabwe, with…

Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 12:17hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Man attempts to kill cop with a sword

A 50-YEAR-OLD man from Seke appeared before magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka facing a charge of attempting to kill a police officer with a sword.Gilbert Bvongodza was remanded in custody to December 27 for bail hearing.Bvongodza told the court…

Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 07:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Man kills brother over US$20

A 19-YEAR-OLD man from Mabutweni bludgeoned his elder brother to death after accusing him of spending his share US$20 that came from rentals of their home.Bulawayo police spokesperson Assistant Insp Msebele said on August 5 this year the n…

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:35hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter

Motorist ploughs into vendors, kills 2

TWO people died on the spot while eight others were seriously injured after a car veered off the road before ploughing into a group of vendors selling their wares by the roadside in Shurugwi on Wednesday.Midlands provincial police spokespe…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 12:01hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Woman connives with new lover to kill own baby

HOW rare is filicide, the death of a child at the hands of a parent?And what would drive a mother to kill her newborn? The killing of a child by its parent is not as rare as you might think.According to research a startling pattern of trau…

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Chinamasa has no plans to kill Hichilema

Patrick Chinamasa, Zanu-PF's Secretary for Legal Affairs, has firmly refuted allegations made by Elisha Matamba, a Zambian Provincial Minister for the Copperbelt. Matamba claimed that Chinamasa confessed to involvement in the death of Zamb…

Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:06hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

'Mnangagwa tried to kill Chiwenga' - Doctor drops bombshell at court?

A South African medical doctor on Friday claimed that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's former wife Mary Mubaiwa told him that President Emmerson Mnangagwa tried to kill his deputy in 2018.Willi Leo Sieling made the claims while testif…

Published: 13 Aug 2023 at 09:26hrs | 32 | by Staff Reporter

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