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Man kills wife, hides body on mountain top
A 60-year-old Macheke man has been arrested on allegations of beating his wife to death with a belt following a domestic dispute before hiding the body on top of a mountain near a farm in the area to ...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 06:19hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Prison escapee jailed for 4 years
An alleged serial robber and rapist on remand for attacking almost 20 women recently escaped from Harare Remand Prison, allegedly with the help of two prison officers, but was caught, was yesterday ja...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:18hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Prison officers aid jail break
TWO Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officers have been arrested on allegations of assisting a suspected habitual rapist and robber, Sam Muropa (31), to escape from Harare Remand Pris...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:23hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Couple kills baby during scuffle
A MARONDERA couple, which secretly buried a year-old baby, has been nabbed.Givemore Mapfumo (41) and his wife Senzeni Godzi (20) of Cherutombo suburb are currently assisting police with invest...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 08:52hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Six people die in road accidents
Six people died while several others were seriously injured in two separate road accidents which occurred in Murewa and Macheke recently.In Murewa, three people died Saturday morning after the...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 18:35hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
Schools up reopening preps
SCHOOLS have heightened preparations for reopening for the second term with fumigation of buildings and grounds currently in progress.This comes a week after President Emmerson Mnangagwa said ...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 07:25hrs | 2353 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling cartels control Mutare
CARTELS smuggling fuel and second-hand clothes into the country have become powerful and daring to an extent of hiring earth-moving equipment to clear and periodically repair gravel roads connecting i...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 06:11hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers in Mashonaland hit hard by economic crisis
Zimbabwe's deepening economic crisis compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic has left sex workers across the country in a quandary with some contemplating quitting the oldest profession for good.S...Published: 16 May 2021 at 09:57hrs | 1962 | by Staff reporter
Commuters bear brunt of Zupco's shambolic transport system
IT'S 5:10pm and Harare's Market Square bus terminus is teeming with commuters desperate to get home before dark, but there are no Zupco buses.Two young men exchange blows as they both wrestle ...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:27hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
8 robbers pounce on ex-minister Made
THE eight suspected robbers who pounced on former Agriculture minister Joseph Made's farm before stealing an assortment of goods worth thousands of dollars appeared before Marondera magistrate Patienc...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 06:19hrs | 4188 | by Staff reporter
Motorist loses car, cash to armed robbers
Two armed robbers stole a Mercedes Benz, US$900, $110 and cellphones after blocking a vehicle last Thursday night along Amalinda Road near Churu Farm in the south-west of Harare. The robbers, ...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Robbers hit Harare school, get away with US$250,000
Eight armed robbers raided Gateway High School in Harare over the weekend and used explosives to blow open the safe to steal more than US$250 000 cash. No one was injured and police have launc...Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 06:41hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
Female armed robber shot dead, 7 nabbed
A suspected female armed robber who was part of an eight-member gang that has been terrorising people in Harare, Mutoko and Macheke, was shot and killed following a shoot-out with police in Kuwadzana ...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 08:34hrs | 992 | by Staff reporter
$10bn for dam projects
The GOVERNMENT has poured in over $10 billion into the development of 10 major dam projects across the country this year - three of which will be commissioned before year-end - in a programme aimed at...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 07:45hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Litmus test for Zanu-PF
THE ruling Zanu-PF party is likely to face a litmus test in the looming Murewa South by-election if Noah Mangondo, who was an independent candidate in the 2018 general elections, decides to contest....Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 05:55hrs | 2508 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs jostle for Matiza's posts
THE death of Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza two weeks ago has plunged Mashonaland East province into election mode, with Zanu-PF party members reportedly jostling to take over his parliamentary...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 06:58hrs | 3467 | by Staff reporter
Horror crash fatality increases to 18
GOVERNMENT will meet funeral expenses for 18 people who died in a horrific road accident near Mutoko Business Centre on Sunday afternoon.Eight members of the Rutsito family, seven from the Chi...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:15hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Khupe wields axe on Chamisa's 3 mayors
MDC-T president Thokozani Khupe has recalled the mayors of Chinhoyi, Chegutu and Bindura and several councillors for refusing to cross over to her party after they continued to align themselves to the...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 06:48hrs | 1203 | by Staff reporter
Khupe expels mayor, 7 councillors
The MDC-T led by Dr Thokozani Khupe has expelled MDC-A Chinhoyi Mayor, Councillor Dyke Makumbi (Ward 12), four Chinhoyi and three Chegutu councillors as the feud within the opposition party continues ...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 06:24hrs | 2502 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza shelves demolition plans
CHITUNGWIZA Municipality has shelved plans to demolish houses and other buildings in 35 illegal settlements across the town after a special full council meeting held at the weekend resolved to halt th...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:21hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
4 burnt beyond recognition in accident
FOUR people were burnt beyond recognition on Sunday morning following a head-on collision between a Nissan UD truck and a Toyota Wish near Macheke along the Harare-Mutare Highway.The deceased,...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 06:53hrs | 1438 | by Staff reporter
Fresh farm seizures soiling Zimbabwe's image?
THE ongoing seizures of mainly white-owned productive farms severely dent Zimbabwe's international image and cast aspersions on the country's reputation as an investment destination, Commercial Farmer...Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 07:57hrs | 936 | by Rejoice Ngwenya, Comaliso
Assault on property rights closes Zimbabwe for business
The government directive to suspend the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) operations on the 26th of June 2020 and the recent political threats to eject Old Mutual Zimbabwe, PPC and SeedCo International fr...Published: 19 Jul 2020 at 07:00hrs | 1373 | by Victor Bhoroma
Fresh wave of farm grabs sparks outrage
A FRESH wave of farm takeovers facilitated by government has intensified under the guise of trimming farm sizes, sparking fears of a renewed assault on white farmers, who feel besieged and are now rus...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 07:20hrs | 4462 | by Staff reporter
MDC MP showers praise on Zanu-PF minister
MDC Alliance legislator for Mutasa Central, Trevor Saruwaka has accused some government officials of being 'captured' after they tried to block him from accessing 15 tonnes of rice on behalf of vulner...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 15:10hrs | 6651 | by newzimbabwe
ZCIEA starts distribution of Masks
The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Association (ZCIEA) has started distribution of Masks, Gloves, Sanitisers, Infra-Red thermometers, COVID-19 Information Posters to informal workers and traders...Published: 08 Jun 2020 at 13:20hrs | 532 | by Stephen Jakes
Social distancing worry for Mbare Musika
Zimbabwe's largest fresh produce market, Mbare Musika, officially reopened yesterday, but with social distancing and washing of hands not being observed. Such measures were, however, in ...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:47hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
MDC wins ward 2 in Chegutu
MDC on Saturday retained Chegutu by-election with party candidate Tinokura Rydes Machekera clinching the council seat with 240 votes against Zanu-PF's Prosper Matongerwa who polled 184 votes.T...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:39hrs | 1298 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt starts farm downsizing process
A verification exercise to identify the number of farms earmarked for downsizing following the completion of the land audit has started in Mashonaland East. The land audit is aimed at identify...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 05:54hrs | 1205 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF to revive bush bakeries
ZANU-PF political commissar Victor Matemadanda says his party has directed all party wards to construct bakeries this week as the cost of bread has gone beyond the reach of many.Speaking in Ch...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 07:34hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC clash in Chegutu by-election
Zanu-PF and the opposition MDC are next month set to rekindle their fight in a Chegutu ward 2 council by-election.The seat fell vacant following the death of MDC councillor, Memory Banda in De...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:06hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Bus accident kills two
TWO people died on the spot while several others were injured when a Harare-bound Trip Trans bus coming from Nyanga burst its front tyre resulting in the driver losing control and the bus rolling seve...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 15:12hrs | 3792 | by Staff RTeporter
'Craft laws to jail pro-sanctions politicians.' says Chinotimba
BUHERA South MP Joseph Chinotimba (Zanu PF) yesterday suggested in the National Assembly that laws must be crafted to throw into jail all those who travel outside the country calling for sanctions, in...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:09hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
DeDraw in 17th draw
Dynamos 0-0 Black Rhinos HARARE giants Dynamos failed to capitalise on their superior ball possession at Rufaro yesterday and were held to their 17th draw of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:28hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Dembare hold Bulawayo Chiefs
Dynamos 1-1 Bulawayo Chiefs VETERAN striker Edward Sadomba marked his return to Dynamos with a goal as they shared the spoils with Bulawayo Chiefs in a Castle Lager Premiership football encounter ...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 09:19hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Bosso stun Chicken Inn
Highlanders 2 - 0 Chicken InnTshilamoya took another step away from the relegation zone, jumping into 11th position with 31 points.The game swang from one end to another in the first perio...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 17:42hrs | 1196 | by Staff rpeorter
The Prince of BF denies Dynamos a sip of Chibuku
Dynamos 0 -1 Highlanders DYNAMOS coach, Tonderai Ndiraya, yesterday had no kind words for his players after his side fell to old rivals side Highlanders in a drab first round of the Chibuku Super ...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 06:33hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Bosso in Chibuku Super Cup quarters after beating Dynamos
Highlanders are through to the quarter-finals of the 2019 Chibuku Super Cup after edging out bitter rivals Dynamos 1-0 at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.Prince Dube's first-half goal was the differe...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 19:33hrs | 1456 | by Staff reporter
Katema to miss Highlanders clash
DYNAMOS striker Evans Katema could be out of action for two weeks following an injury to his left arm last week during a Warriors training session.The dreadlocked striker dislocated his elbow ...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 14:26hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Female rapists pounce
Police in Beatrice are investigating an incident in which a 41-year-old man was allegedly sexually assaulted by the three women, who later dumped him by the roadside.The man has since been tak...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1619 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland East farming communities record high HIV rate
There is a high positivity rate among farming communities in Mashonaland East Province, which is retarding development. The development has been attributed to early child marriages, interchanging of s...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:01hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
STI drug shortages hits Mashonaland East
Health centres in marginalised communities of Mashonaland East province have been hit by an acute shortage of drugs for sexually-transmitted infections (STIs).National Aids Council (NAC) provi...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:15hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Injuries rock Dembare
ARCHFORD Gutu has been ruled out of Dynamos' trip to Hwange on Sunday for the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match as injuries continue to pile up at the Harare giants.The midfielder, who ...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
ZEC consults CSOs on poll reforms
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has started consultations with civil society organisations (CSOs) to craft new voter education material as part of the wider electoral reforms it is carrying ou...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:59hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Dembare won't miss Katema, Sadomba
DYNAMOS will be without their two top strikers Evans Katema and Edward Sadomba for their clash against Harare City in the Harare derby at Rufaro Stadium today, but the team's technical team is not wor...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:27hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on combine harvester, steal diesel
POLICE in Marondera have launched a manhunt for six armed men who allegedly pounced on a broken down combine harvester, destroyed its fuel tanks and siphoned about 450 litres of diesel at the 76km peg...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 07:59hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Frank Buyanga risks imprisonment
CONTROVERSIAL businessman Frank Buyanga risks imprisonment over a 2014 US$172 000 debt owed to Patison Sithole which has remained unserviced since four years ago.Sithole has petitioned the Hig...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 18:22hrs | 1469 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fall at fortress BF
Highlanders 1 - 0 Dynamos"GO well Madinda Ndlovu." This was the icebreaker for a disappointed Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya, who admitted that his side "chased shadows" for the better par...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:19hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga faces jail over US$172k debt
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean businessman Frank Buyanga has been taken to court by Harare man, Patison Sithole, who is seeking his civil imprisonment over a 2014 US$172 000 debt which has remained uns...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:58hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Judicial officer in court over fake degrees
A TOP official in the Justice ministry who operated a bogus theological college offering fake degrees to unsuspecting people in and around Marondera, was on Friday arraigned before magistrate Rumbidza...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1453 | by Staff reporter
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