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Armed robbers get away with US$7,000 loot
A SUSPECTED notorious armed robber from Chegutu yesterday appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing three counts of armed robbery.Benjamin Chipiri (38) was advised to approach ...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Stolen phone leads to murderers' arrest
Two Chitungwiza men appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court at the weekend facing murder charges after they allegedly attacked a pedestrian along Chambwa Road in October this year, killing him on the...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Matanga's name dragged into US$152 000 theft case
POLICE commissioner-general Godwin Matanga's name has been dragged into an unlawful entry and theft case involving US$152 000 in cash and valuables, pitting prominent corporate executive Grace Muradzi...Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 15:05hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Is Guvamatanga altogether there?
An observation made by my daughter, Dr Rumbi, when she was 27 years old has haunted me ever since. Dr Rumbi was preparing for her doctoral defence on governance, and she had returned from a research t...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:08hrs | 1 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Jealous man kills sex worker
A JEALOUS Harare man faces a murder charge after he allegedly killed his girlfriend, a commercial sex worker, for seeing another man.John Takundwa (26) on Saturday appeared before magistrate B...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Magaba, Siyaso traders defy COVID-19 regulations
BUSINESS has resumed at Mbare's Magaba home industry with informal traders defying COVID-19 lockdown regulations and going about their usual operations.This is despite that the government rece...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lockdown fatigue kicks in
The Herald Herald Reporters More people and vehicles are flouting Covid-19 lockdown rules as evidenced by a flurry of movements in residential areas and the Harare central business district. Manufactu...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
$7bn for Covid-19 response
Government has set aside $7 billion for the heightened fight against Covid-19, with authorities yesterday calling for the tightening of restrictions to control the geographical spread of the virus. ...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
New Zanu-PF/ MDC GNU is 'ordained by God' - brainwashing Magaba theology at its worst
"I know some of you have been saying 'why are you praying'. There is no dialogue between man and man which is not ordained by God. Now that we have dialogued with God, we have to dialogue man and man;...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 15:19hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Gukurahundi activist survives 'assassination attempt'?
Journalist and renowned Gukurahundi Activist Zenzele Ndebele on Saturday survived a suspicious accident in which all four bolts on the lower arm of the front wheel on the left side of his vehicle came...Published: 14 May 2019 at 16:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt renovates Matapi Flats
Residents of Matapi flats in Mbare have expressed their profound gratitude to government and the City of Harare for the work being done in renovating the flats and making the place habitable.A...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo in $10,000 debt
Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo's 'peace tour' has sunk him into debt as it failed to perform according to expectations. The shows were being promoted by Entertainment Republic and Chimurenga Mus...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 08:07hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
The evil hand of civil society, MDC-Alliance
This week, Zimbabwe's opposition MDC-Alliance, civil society organisations and NGOs fronted a so-called shutdown that was underlined by anarchy, looting and lawlessness. The orgy of violence saw the d...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:03hrs | | by Panganai Kahuni
Killer T demands exclusion from awards
Dancehall star Killer T went ballistic demanding to have his name removed from Star FM inaugural music awards.Last week, Star FM announced a list of nominations for their awards, with Killer T...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 18:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Entrepreneurship, the new spirit of Zimbabwe
The turn of the 21st century was not good for Zimbabwe as the country was slapped with illegal sanctions by the west which led to the closure of many industries. Despite going for nearly two decades w...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 13:53hrs | | by Elijah Chihota
Linda Masarira receives death threats
MDC-T spokesperson Ms Linda Masarira has said she is now living in fear after receiving death threats from unknown people for spilling beans on the MDC-Alliance's alleged terrorism activities. ...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister suspects hidden hand behind infernos
A FIRE razed a girls' hostel at Mbuyazwe Secondary School in Umguza District, Matabeleland North yesterday amid calls for security services to investigate the alarming cases of infernos being experien...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance accused of recent fire outbreaks
MDC-Alliance sent some of its members for military training in some southern African countries ahead of the July 30 harmonised elections and the recent outbreak of fires in several cities could be the...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cement disappears from market
A serious shortage of cement has hit Harare with the few outlets that have the product selling it at double the official price.In a snap survey yesterday, the majority of hardwares and other o...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is an obstruction to rule of law: The cost of dismissing nurses while people already die from lack of medicines in the c
One does not know what is best to believe in order to describe fully what Zanu-PF is. Sad, but however real, that Zanu is either tyrannical or outright in competed to run a country hence the state the...Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 05:41hrs | 2 | by Andrew M Manyevere
Aspiring MP charms, rivals seek disqualification
AN aspiring Zanu-PF parliamentary candidate for Kwekwe Central constituency has charmed thousands of supporters ahead of Sunday's primary elections, but two of his rivals have appealed to the party fo...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF casts death on sickness than finding permanent solution
We have just come out of a military coup six month ago when all human rights activists spoke well of coup drivers General C Chiwenga inclusive. It was difficult then, clouded in the harsh reality of M...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 18:47hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere
Zanu-PF candidates list
THE ruling Zanu-PF yesterday released the full list of its candidates who have been given the green light to battle it out in the primary elections, with some party bigwigs and businessmen from Bulawa...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on Bona Mugabe mansion
Three armed robbers stormed a construction site in Umwisdale, which is believed to belong to Bona Mugabe, and manhandled a police officer on duty before fleeing with items worth $4 800.Robson ...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kalanga musicians light Skyz MetroFM awards nominees
In another show of consistency, three Kalanga artists, Tish Malaba, Clement Magwaza and Martin Sibanda, have been nominated for yet another set of the prestigious music awards.The inaugural Sk...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Thieves bashed at masowe
APOSTOLIC church members attacked two men who were caught stealing vehicle parts at their shrine along Seke Road last Friday.The two thieves, who identified themselves as Admire Desire Masiiwa...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 16:56hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Harare Residents Trust profiles Councillors
The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) has said it is engaged in the profiling Councillors in order for residents to know their leader and the developments done in their Ward.HRT Programmes Intern M...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 06:51hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Nyoni has solution for Chinamasa
The long decade of economic decline (1998 - 2008) and the new era which saw the introduction of multiple currencies resulted in the emergency of the informal sector. Both periods, that is, the 1998 - ...Published: 24 Mar 2016 at 05:21hrs | | by Dr Gift Mugano
'Zimbabwean journalist are hungry,' says Grace Mugabe
First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday moved to appease journalists by promising to give them food handouts so they could stop writing negative things about her. Professing love for them, she said those wh...Published: 20 Nov 2015 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Good Days
If you remember what I'm about to say then all I can say is you are old now ugugile wakwegura. Today I have just decided to remind people of the good old days in the then Zimbabwe, our country which h...Published: 09 Oct 2015 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Thandekile Zikhali
Call to respect, pray for Robert Mugabe
Zimbabweans should respect President Mugabe and all Christians should pray for him according to the dictates of the Bible, internationally-acclaimed preacher Prophet Victor Kusi Boateng has said....Published: 04 Apr 2015 at 07:37hrs | | by Lovemore Chikova and Elita Chikwati
2015 National Budget is nothing but hot air, Zanu PF remains clueless
The 2015 National Budget presented late November is another clear indication that Zanu PF government continues to run the country in a toxic and retrogressive manner.Sadly, for the people of Z...Published: 03 Jan 2015 at 05:02hrs | | by Elton Mangoma
Mugabe's youth league conference closing remarks - Full-text
President Mugabe's closing remarks at the 6th National Conference of the Zanu-PF Youth LeaguePAMBERI neZanu-PF, pambili lokubambana, pamberi neYouth League, neYouth League, nokugona, nokugona...Published: 11 Aug 2014 at 07:08hrs | | by Robert Mugabe
June exams force pupils out of the classroom in June - WhatsApp update
=============== Student 18:57am, 10 Jun - +263 77 ▩▩▩ ▩▩▩▩: Being uzd 4 june examz whilist the pupilz who paid fiz are suff...Published: 10 Jun 2014 at 13:04hrs | | by Concerned Pupil
The nature of politics
Unless one aspires to be head of State for the Vatican City, the smallest independent state on planet earth both in terms of population and landmass that is ruled by the Bishop of Rome (the Pope),...Published: 01 May 2014 at 05:49hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
ID used to steal from bank, court hears
A processing officer with the Registrar-General's Department yesterday appeared in court on allegations of issuing a national identity card - which was later used to steal from a bank - without verifi...Published: 08 Apr 2014 at 06:19hrs | | by Court Reporter
Man found hanging on a tree near Mupedzanhamo flea market
A man from Mbare, Zimbabwe, was on Friday evening found hanging from a tree near Mupedzanhamo flea market.While details are still sketchy, several sources and eye witnesses suspect foul pl...Published: 03 Mar 2014 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wild spending gives away bag snatcher
A Harare thief who stole US$500 from a Mupedzanhamo Flea Market vendor on Christmas Day went on a wild spending and drinking spree until he was spotted and arrested at a Magaba Complex bar. Lo...Published: 01 Jan 2014 at 18:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Ximex Mall cordoned off as police launch operation 'Restore Order'
POLICE have launched an operation targeting mobile phone dealers at Ximex Mall in Harare's central business district and other locations in the city where stolen goods are disposed of. The ope...Published: 27 Nov 2013 at 03:00hrs | | by Crime Reporter
Used condom found in a scud
A Heroes Day holiday outing for three Gweru men was spoiled after they reportedly discovered a used condom floating in their scud.Trynos Magaba, Ernest Hungwe and Ronald Takavarasha all of Mko...Published: 15 Aug 2013 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Chitungwiza woman wins lotto jackpot
A 33-year-old Chitungwiza woman has become one of the richest till operators in the world after winning a whopping US$131 000 in the Africa lotto jackpot. Mrs Olivia Lole , who is a t...Published: 29 May 2013 at 21:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bosso players pledges more goals
HIGHLANDERS' left footed midfielder, Bhekimpilo Ncube, who scored his debut goal for his club, says the floodgates have been opened and fans should expect more goals from him. Ncube scored in ...Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 05:08hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Madzibaba Nzira has died
Spiritual healer and Johanne Masowe WeChishanu faction leader Madzibaba Godfrey Pegnick Nzira has died. He was 58.Madzibaba Nzira succumbed to a heart ailment at his house at Julanifiri Santa ...Published: 25 Oct 2011 at 04:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cement prices go up
Over the past few weeks cement prices have gone up due to dealers taking advantage of shortages caused by a major plant breakdown at Lafarge.Traders are now selling a 50kg bag at betwee...Published: 04 Oct 2011 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff report
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