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Bulawayo firm repackaging water-damaged rice

Bulawayo authorities have launched an investigation into Flynote Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a local company accused of repackaging water-damaged rice, originally designated for stock feed, and distributing it for human consumption.According to…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man killed for spilling beer

A 41-year-old man from Hatcliffe has died following an assault at a local bar over a spilled beer incident.George Chibaya was drinking with 41-year-old Nelson Mazime and 44-year-old Zivengwa Zivengwa at a Hatcliffe bar last week when he ac…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:55hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

2 siblings killed in Gwanda road crash

Tragedy struck Gwanda District on Monday when two siblings were killed after being struck by a vehicle along the Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector Chiratidzo Dube confirmed the incident, w…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Granny killed 4-year-old and ate her flesh

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested a 52-year-old woman from Shurugwi in connection with the suspected ritual killing of her four-year-old granddaughter. Veronica Mudzipuri, an artisanal miner, was detained on August 26 following allegations …

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:46hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

5 killed in kombi crash on Harare-Murewa highway

Five people were killed in a tragic accident along the Harare-Murewa highway after a private commuter omnibus carrying passengers, bricks, and a tombstone overturned.Budiriro South Member of Parliament Darlington Chigumbu, who witnessed th…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:43hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter

Woman Killed in gory highway crash

A Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway trip ended in tragedy on Thursday evening when a 29-year-old woman was flung out of a speeding commuter omnibus and crushed to death after the vehicle overturned in Gwanda.The accident occurred around 5PM at t…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 killed in mine shaft collapse

THREE artisanal miners lost their lives and two others were seriously injured when a mine shaft collapsed in the Mandindi area near Sino Cement on Wednesday, local authorities confirmed.Gweru district development coordinator and civil prot…

Published: 16 Aug 2025 at 13:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man killed, 2 injured in Bulawayo road traffic accident

Police have identified the victim of a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on the evening of August 1 along 12th Avenue Extension and Sherwood Drive in the suburb of Ilanda, Bulawayo. The deceased has been named as Dumisani Zhangare.…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 16:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Municipal worker killed in refuse truck accident

A municipal worker in Chitungwiza, identified as Simon Maketo, has tragically died following a workplace accident involving a refuse truck. The incident occurred on Thursday morning while Maketo was carrying out his duties in the suburb of…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 10:17hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter

6 illegal miners killed at Mazowe Mine

Six illegal miners were killed and four others seriously injured at Mazowe Mine in Mashonaland Central on Friday when a hoist pulling them to the surface failed, sending them crashing 45 meters down an abandoned shaft.The accident occurred…

Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:16hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Pedestrian killed, 2 injured in dislodged trailer incident

A pedestrian was killed while two others were seriously injured after being struck by a trailer that had detached from a commuter omnibus along Plumtree Road in Belmont, Bulawayo.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commis…

Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:43hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter

2 killed in 'mysterious' explosion

Two men have died following a mysterious explosion at Kwayedza Investments Mine in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central province, in a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national s…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Woman killed in Honda Fit hit-and-run

A quiet Friday evening turned into a scene of horror when a 34-year-old woman from Cowdray Park was fatally struck by a speeding Honda Fit while crossing the road along Leopold Takawira Avenue, leaving residents shocked and calling for tig…

Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 15:12hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

3 elephants shot in Bulilima

A herd of elephants has invaded villages in Bulilima District over the past week, destroying crops and threatening the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in an escalating human-wildlife conflict triggered by water and food shortages.The el…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 killed in horrific accident

Business activities along Cripps Road in Graniteside came to a halt recently after abnormal load trucks passed through the area, causing widespread disruption.Tragedy struck in Hurungwe on Friday when a container truck carrying over 20 pas…

Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Family seeks justice for son killed by a combine harvester

A family from Ottoman Farm in Makonde is still fighting for justice after their 12-year-old son was fatally struck by a combine harvester three years ago.The boy suffered severe skull injuries and a broken leg when he was hit by the machin…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:49hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter

Killer pitbulls put down

In the aftermath of a brutal dog attack that claimed the life of 39-year-old Samuel Machara, the Zimbabwe National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ZNSPCA) has issued a strong statement condemning neglectful dog ownership …

Published: 02 Jun 2025 at 16:20hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter

Teen killed in hit-and-run on Harare-Mutare highway

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an intensive manhunt for a hit-and-run motorist who struck and killed a 16-year-old boy along the Harare-Mutare highway, before fleeing the scene without rendering assistance.The tragic incid…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:15hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter

2 senior security agents killed in pile-up accident

Tragedy struck last evening when two senior security service members lost their lives in a road accident involving a vehicle pile-up at the Mutimurefu Prison Bus Stop along the Masvingo-Mutare Road.The deceased are Gift Nyama, Officer Comm…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 18:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

3 people killed in hit-and-run accidents

Police have launched a nationwide manhunt for motorists involved in three separate fatal hit-and-run accidents that occurred over the weekend, leaving three people dead.In a statement, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson C…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:59hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter

Man killed in train accident

A young man was tragically struck and killed by a train in Rusape on Saturday, according to a statement from the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ).The parastatal reported that the man, whose age has not been disclosed, was rushed to a ho…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Police officer killed at roadblock accident in Zimbabwe

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer lost his life in a tragic road traffic accident while on duty at a roadblock along the Mazowe-Centenary road on the evening of December 30, 2024.The incident, which occurred around 5:50 PM at the 42…

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:49hrs | 3585 | by Staff reporter

Harare man killed over US$1

A man from Harare has tragically died from injuries inflicted during a dispute over a small sum of money, following a disagreement with his drinking mates over US$1 meant for change. Arnold Moses, one of the suspects involved in the assaul…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:05hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter

Newly installed headman killed in road accident

Headman Muchibwa-Nyajena, born Maduveko Manyise, has tragically died in a bus accident at the age of 45. Manyise, a radiographer by profession, was among seven passengers killed on Sunday when an InterAfrica bus rammed into a stationary tr…

Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 16:11hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo man killed for touching meat on braai stand

Bulawayo police have arrested Tatenda Chida, 26, in connection with the murder of Sikhanyiso Bruce Dube, 30, from Pumula North. The incident, which occurred on October 22, 2024, reportedly stemmed from a minor disagreement that escalated i…

Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:36hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter

Sangoma brutally killed by ex-boyfriend

Tragedy struck Schoonplaas near Modder East in Springs, South Africa, when 35-year-old sangoma Mahlatse Makgwane was found murdered in her shack on Monday, October 14. The gruesome killing, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, has l…

Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:50hrs | | by Staff reporter

2 killed, 1 injured in Harare - Bulawayo Highway bus accident

Two people were killed on the spot, and another seriously injured, after a bus belonging to Blue Circle Bus Company collided with a stationary truck and veered off the road, hitting a tree on Monday. The tragic accident occurred at the 75k…

Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 13:32hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter

3 elephants gunned down in Beitbridge

THE Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Parks Authority) has shot dead three elephants in the border town of Beitbridge in yet unexplained circumstances although it is believed that they had become rogue.Parks Author…

Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teacher killed, face skinned, eyes and ears cut off

A RIO Tinto Zhombe High School teacher was allegedly killed and defaced in a development that left the Zhombe community shell shocked.The body of the history teacher only identified as Mr Mwale was found defaced and naked at Joel Business …

Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 10:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

3 robbers killed in shoot-out

THREE robbery suspects, part of a gang that raided at least three schools in and around Bulawayo, have been shot dead in a shoot-out with police in Kadoma.The suspects were shot dead on Tuesday after they opened fire at the police while fl…

Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:33hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Rival suitor killed over girl (15)

In Zhombe, a recent tragic incident unfolded as a man lost his life in a fatal stabbing during a dispute over a 15-year-old girl. The police have initiated a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator, Themba Nyandeni, who went into hiding follow…

Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman shot outside Cape Town court was Zimbabwean witness to murder

A woman shot dead outside a courthouse in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 25 was a 30-year-old Zimbabwean who was a witness against a man who killed her friend, ZimLive revealed.In a viral video, Christine Yolanda Gumira, a mother-of-one, …

Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 14:25hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter

Minor killed in accident

A 15-YEAR-OLD Gokwe juvenile died on the spot while another is battling for life at a hospital after they were hit by a vehicle along Kwekwe-Gokwe Highway.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident sayin…

Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 15:01hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Tout killed over passengers

A tout from Mberengwa, Honest Shoko (26) recently killed a colleague while fighting over passengers, the Zimbabwe Republic Police has announced.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident, stating that investigation…

Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Woman killed in Beitbridge bus accident

ONE woman died on the spot, while six others were injured on Monday evening after a Harare bound MB bus they were travelling in hit a stray cow about 78 kilometres away from Beitbridge.Officer commanding Beitbridge police Chief Superintend…

Published: 26 May 2022 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man killed with hammer in cigarette fight

A dispute over a cigarette ended in murder after a Filabusi man struck another with a hammer on the head.Police on their twitter page confirmed the incident which occurred at Sidzibe Business Centre in Filabusi."The ZRP is investigating a …

Published: 01 May 2022 at 14:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Precedent that undermines credibility of Human Rights Council

On April 7, the UN General Assembly decided to suspend Russia's membership in the Human Rights Council. This establishes a destructive precedent not only for the future of the Human Rights Council, but for the future of other United Nation…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Alfred de Zayas

Zidera and sanctions simplified

THE United States Congress passed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) in 2001. The Act has been subsequently revised, with the most recent amendment being in 2019. It is a very short simple Act at only five pages and …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 07:39hrs | 147 | by Miriam Tose Majome

Inside Colleen Bawn's Makokoba township

The sweltering heat in the mining area of Colleen Bawn, 26km south of Gwanda in Matabeleland South province has driven a handful of thirsty men to the local bar where they sit, drink and exchange cheerful banter.There, they watch curiously…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Prophet T Freddy's love affair with radio DJ exposed in court

ZBC radio presenter Rutendo Makuti yesterday appeared in court on allegations of attempting to extort money from leader of Goodness and Mercy Ministries, "Prophet" Tapiwa Freddy, by otherwise threatening to expose their love affair to the …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Police boss has case to answer

A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for discharge in a case where Police Commissioner Erasmus Makodza is facing a charge of criminal abuse of office for allegedly influencing the awarding of a contract to his girlfriend.…

Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Man killed after being caught with another man's wife

A suspected adulterous man from Mvuma was killed by his lover's husband after being caught in the act in the woman's matrimonial home, police have confirmed.Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident whic…

Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man killed over woman

A GWANDA man has been arrested for allegedly ganging up with two accomplices, who are still at large, and beat up a man to death in a dispute over a woman.Alfred Moyo (21) from Guyu area was not asked to plead when he appeared before Gwand…

Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 20:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Police officer killed during violent protests buried

A POLICEMAN killed by rogue protestors in Bulawayo during violent demonstrations instigated by the MDC-Alliance and its allies in civil society last week, was on Saturday buried at his rural home in Matsikidze Village, Chief Shumba in Masv…

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The death of Tongogara as told by Lookout Masuku and Dumiso Dabengwa.

Josiah Magama Tongogara : The interview that cost his life:This excerpt was taken from a Rhodesian Combat Pilot who played a pivotal role in the Cease Fire Agreement and the formation of the National Army after independence and the assimil…

Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:29hrs | | by Social media

Lobengula did not disappear

INFORMATION diffused widely in this country after the extermination of the Allan Wilson Patrol by the heroic rear guard of King Lobengula under the command of Mtshana Khumalo was that the last Ndebele monarch had died of smallpox and was b…

Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu

'We killed sellouts mercilessly'

When we started the series of interviews with David Todhlana (born Chrispen Tapfuma Mataire) a few weeks ago, we warned about his brutal honesty. This week, he tells Munyaradzi Huni and Tendai Manzvanzvike how liberation fighters killed tw…

Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:20hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Man kills wife after catching her pants down with lover, hangs self

In a bizzare incident, a Beatrice man Bwanali Belo of Gabaza farm under Chief Seke killed his wife after catching her red-handed with a boyfriend.Bwanali then buried his wife alone but later confided the incidences to a third person before…

Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 03:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter

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BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator

Gray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?

'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

Zimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania

Zimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha

Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl

Mandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fled

Telecel Zimbabwe enters voluntary corporate rescue

Zimbabwe warns foreign investors against labour law violations

Court dismisses Zinasu students' appeal

MPs Demand Relief for Elderly on Local Authority Charges Amid Lack of National Policy

Wrong decision to suspend ZETDC boss, a symptom of shallow thinking

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

ZETDC MD fired after SONA power outage

Mliswa likens Tagwirei to Chamisa

Harare adopts a 'Pay first, drink later' strategy

Police foil launch of movement against Mnangagwa term extension

Parliament apologises to Mnangagwa

Mnangagwa the merchant of darkness