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BCC cruel to its bedridden pensioner (98) who worked for council for 42 year
A 98-year-old former Bulawayo City Council (BCC) employee, Neban Nyalenda, has been without water since the start of the year after his supply was cut off due to an unpaid US$500 bill. The elderly pen...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:43hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa-snub in Botswana: top news to produce ten videos!
Last time I suggested that Zimbabwe GenZs must go to Kenya for political corrections and political maturity, rehabilitation: The shallowness of our young Zimbabweans in comparison to Kenyan GenZs is g...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:37hrs | 1843 | by Nomazulu Thata
Max Verstappen takes aim at biased British press after Brazilian GP
Max Verstappen has finally broken a months-long winless drought with a stunning victory from 17th on the grid at the Brazilian Grand Prix - and he was in fine form in the aftermath.After a con...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 09:19hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unveils industrial growth blueprint for automotive sector
The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP), a targeted economic manufacturing initiative, has outlined key strategies to boost domestic production of buses and trucks. Running from...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:52hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's goons go after Dali Mpofu over 'unpaid personal tax'?
The taxman is knocking on the door of South Africa's well-known legal eagle, advocate Dali Mpofu, demanding more than R2-million from him in unpaid personal income tax.News that the South Afri...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 8249 | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors cruise past lesotho
Zimbabwe 3 - 0 LesothoEthel Chinyerere stole the spotlight yesterday, scoring twice in the second half to propel Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors to a decisive victory over Lesotho at the Madibaz Stadiu...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:55hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for fatal stabbing over love rivalry
Police in Binga have arrested a 30-year-old man, Qiniso Dube, for allegedly stabbing his friend to death in a dispute over a girl. Dube appeared before Hwange provincial magistrate, Miss Fungai Dzimir...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 642 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Khama Billiat wasn't mentally strong enough to take another season with Kaizer Chiefs
FORMER Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat has revealed why he walked away from the Naturena-based giants.The 34-year-old forward surprisingly left Amakhosi following the conclusion of the 2023-2...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Man slapped with 24 years for murder
A Zvishavane man has been convicted and sentenced to 24 years in jail for murder. Edwin Muchekayawa (21), was convicted by the High Court sitting at Gweru. National Prosecuting Authority of Zi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 412 | by Stephen Jakes
Warriors gear up for crucial AFCON clash
Marvelous Nakamba sat out the Warriors' last training session for the second consecutive day, but coach Michael Nees remains optimistic about his squad's readiness for today's crucial Africa Cup of Na...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:16hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
'Zec is untouchable'
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has stated that it cannot enforce the Freedom of Information Act on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), citing ZEC's status as an independent commission. This ...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:12hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Man kills of ex-lover's husband
A 22-year-old man from Zvishavane, Edwin Muchekayawa, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison following his conviction for the murder of his ex-girlfriend's husband, Passmore Shumba. The verdict was ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:21hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Soldier sent to prison for killing five juveniles
Zimbabwe National Army official Washington Timburwa from the ZNA's Two Brigade, Cranborne, Harare was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts yesterday after allegedly knocking down a number of minor gi...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 19:50hrs | 1877 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Bosso summoned for refusing to accept ghost penalty
Highlanders FC has been summoned to appear before the Premier Soccer League (PSL) Ad Hoc Committee following the abandonment of their Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match against Simba Bhora FC. The ...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Bosso Chibuku Cup blow
Highlanders FC is set to face a significant challenge in their upcoming Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final against Simba Bhora this Sunday at Wadzanai Stadium. The match comes just as the club loses thre...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter
15 years jail for trying to rape mother
A 22-year-old man from Beitbridge has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for attempting to rape his stepmother under the guise of asking for washing powder. The man, whose identity is being withheld...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:09hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
'Your husband sent me to sleep with you,' rapist tells victim
A 26-year-old serial rapist from Karoi, Nyasha Muza, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison following his conviction on three counts of rape.One of the charges involved Muza raping the wife ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Teenager rapes 85-year-old granny
Villagers in Madlambuzi pounced heavily on a 19-year-old boy who raped an 85-year-old grandmother during the night.Lebuhang Sibanda was arrested by an angry mob who tracked his footprints afte...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1325 | by Simbarashe Sithole
The day Sadc failed
THREE weeks ago, the regional bloc,Southern African Development Community (Sadc), hosted the 44th summit in Harare.The summit saw Zimbabwe becoming the chair of the region for the next...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:12hrs | 220 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zimbabwe industries buckle under prohibitive power tariffs
Zimbabwe's industries have been severely affected by a sharp power tariff hike implemented in November, leading to a 15% rise in costs for mines and disrupting various sectors. The 44% tariff ...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:45hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Diesel fit and turner kills cyclist
A Diesel fit and turner from Barloword Zimbabwe Company fatally ran over a cyclist in Mvurwi yesterday.Casico Masuku (22) allegedly ran over Edson Foya (48) at the 7-kilometer peg along Mvurwi...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 21:10hrs | 650 | by Simbarashe Sithole
After ditching the dollar, Zimbabwe now rushing for it at a steeper cost
NEARLY five months after changing its currency to arrest inflation, Zimbabwe is back in familiar territory as the new local unit has started losing ground.The problem seems to be based on how ...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 3922 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes woman who turned down love proposal
A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, with two years suspended, after being found guilty of raping a 34-year-old woman who had rejected his romantic advances. The inciden...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:42hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Are your friends damaging your health? Five signs they might be
There's no doubt we love our friends. Many of them we'll have grown up with, known for decades and been through thick and thin with. Others we may have developed over more recent times, connecting...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 13:29hrs | 675 | by Staff Reporter
Man stumbles upon naked mom, aunt at his homestead
IN a bizarre incident, a Chigodora man allegedly bumped into his mother and aunt performing weird nocturnal rituals at his homestead while stark naked.The man further claimed that the duo infl...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 4196 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya unveils sponsorship for Women Super League
Walter Magaya, founder of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries and owner of Yadah FC, is set to unveil a significant sponsorship deal of US$320,000 for the Women’s Football Super League. The...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:55hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
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 d...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:52hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Ctitembwe shock Mapeza
CAPS Utd 1 - 0 FC PlatinumCAPS United ended a seven-year losing streak against FC Platinum with a 1-0 victory at Rufaro Stadium, knocking the visitors off the top of the Castle Lager Premier...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 06:50hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo fire brigade lets family down, as US$350 000 home goes up in smoke
The Vella family from Bulawayo's Suburbs area will never forget July 28, 2024, when a fire ravaged their home, reducing nearly all their possessions to ashes. The blaze, suspected to have been caused ...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 17:33hrs | 1728 | by Staff reporter
Beatrice Lodge turnoff a black spot
Residents of Beatrice have raised concern over accidents occurring at Beatrice Lodge turn-off where a number of people have lost their lives so far.According to witnesses yesterday a car went ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 15:10hrs | 1339 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Beatrice
Don't give up on your goals
Goal setting is of paramount importance in life. It is essential to remain true to your goals and vision. Yes, you will be vehemently shaken, but refuse to give up. Giving up is not an option....Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 08:25hrs | 510 | by Tatenda Hwari
Reckless driver denied bail
Mbare magistrate Ms. Rufaro Panavanhu denied bail to Tinashe Regice Ngandu, who faces charges of reckless driving, failure to stop after a serious accident, and failure to report an accident within 24...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:47hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Man runs away, leaves wife being robbed
A MAN from Pumula North suburb in Bulawayo ran away leaving his wife at the mercy of robbers who stabbed her in the thigh and allegedly robbed her US$90 and a cellphone.The incident was confir...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Joe Biden at 81 versus Robert Mugabe at 81: No match
AS HAS BECOME ITS ENTRENCHED TENDENCY, a characteristically thoughtless and delinquent segment of the political opposition in Zimbabwe has been busy using old-age to make asinine comparisons between t...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 49 | by Jonathan Moyo
Police investigating bullets left at Mnangagwa's bedroom door
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed that investigations are being conducted in connection with a report of criminal acts at the Borrowdale home of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son and deputy ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 15:25hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Bullets left at Mnangagwa's bedroom door
Police have been left baffled after two security breaches on two separate days at the Borrowdale home of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son and deputy finance minister, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa....Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 08:50hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?
MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I not...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 18 | by Trevor Ncube
Man rapes brother's wife at knife-point
In Harare, regional magistrate Letwin Rwodzi sentenced a 29-year-old man from Chinamhora, Mashonaland East province, to 15 years in prison for raping his brother's wife. The incident occurred ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend
The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central. Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took tu...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | 34 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Honouring Africa's top football talents
In my opinion, no continent has produced the range of footballing talent that Africa has, especially over the last 20 years. If you remember watching football back in the mid-noughties, Africa...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:26hrs | 88 | by Sports Reporter
Zimra, Quest Motors clash over import duty
The Supreme Court has ordered a retrial in the case between Quest Motor Manufacturing Company and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) concerning import duty for parts used to assemble Toyota vehicl...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 07:08hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Teacher kills ex-wife
A primary school teacher at Nyamatikiti allegedly bashed his estranged wife to death in a domestic dispute on Friday.The teacher 47-year-old Nyasha Muchembere was allegedly caught hiding in th...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 20:47hrs | 27 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zuma calls out 'snakes' in Ramaphosa's ANC
LEADER of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) Jacob Zuma says the formation of the party was to protect the ANC against President Cyril Ramaphosa.Zuma used a snake as an analogy, saying a man of ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu rally behind Warriors ahead of Lesotho tie
Former Zimbabwe captain Peter Ndlovu and other football legends visited the Warriors' training base in South Africa to motivate the team ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South A...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:52hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ZiG knocks down monthly inflation
Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the ZiG, has had a notable impact on monthly inflation, reducing it to 0.6%, according to a report by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) released o...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Prison officer convicted of theft
A ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Services officer has been convicted of stealing valuables ranging from laptops to printers from offices at Mgandane Dlodlo Building (New Government Complex) in Hara...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents raised concern over lack of street lights
BULAWAYO residents have raised concern over lack of street lights including tower lights saying their unavailability has led to a spike in crime rate in Zimbabwe's second largest city.This fol...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cattle destocking frenzy in motion
A cattle destocking frenzy is in motion with a number of abattoirs getting an overwhelming supply of cattle, resulting in some suspending slaughtering as farmers have started laying off stock in...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:58hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
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