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Youths violently disrupt Job Sikhala's book launch in Masvingo

A group of suspected Zanu-PF youths violently disrupted opposition politician Job Sikhala's book launch at the Charles Austin Theatre in Masvingo on Friday, forcing the event to be called off.The book, Footprints in the Chains, authored by…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:17hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter

Man acquitted after killing his 'possessed' mother in witchcraft row

A 47-year-old man who fatally assaulted his mother during a violent confrontation sparked by allegations of witchcraft walked free on Monday after a Bulawayo magistrate ruled that he acted in self-defence.Amad Nyathi, of Mzilikazi suburb, …

Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 10:19hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter

Herdsman accused of raping 14-year-old girl in Tsholotsho

A 25-year-old herdsman from Binga appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Court on Friday, facing a rape charge involving a 14-year-old girl in Tsholotsho.The accused, Matthew Munsaka of Manjemi Line, was remanded in custody by Regional Magi…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 18:00hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter

Ecobank robbery case collapses

A high-profile case tied to the US$4 million Ecobank armed robbery has crumbled after police admitted they had no evidence linking a local security guard to the dramatic heist.Sibonginkosi Sibanda, 49, a Safeguard Security employee from Co…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:52hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter

South Africa set Zimbabwe world record 537 target for victory in Bulawayo

Corbin Bosch claimed the wicket of Zimbabwe opener Takudzwanashe Kaitano in the final over to leave the home team on 32 for one in 18.2 overs in their second innings, still 505 runs shy of the unlikeliest of victories on the third day of t…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 21:19hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter

Sanyatwe apologises to the Seventh-Day Adventist

The Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church has confirmed that Sports Minister Anselem Sanyatwe has apologised for making politically charged remarks during a recent religious event in Nyanga, Manicaland, where he declared that Zanu-PF would ru…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 20:37hrs | 2598 | by Staff reporter

South African artists condemn Gayton McKenzie's xenophobic tirade

Actress Thandi Sebe has joined a growing chorus of South African artists condemning Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for spreading Afrophobic hate speech.In a recent post on Instagram, Sebe said: "As the South African…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:16hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter

Matthew Takaona arrested by Ferret team

Veteran journalist and opposition activist Matthew Takaona has been arrested by members of the Ferret team, a joint police and intelligence unit, while participating in a community road safety initiative at Mushayavanhu Primary School in G…

Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 14:41hrs | 2028 | by Staff reporter

Beitbridge policeman's attempted murder trial delayed

The attempted murder trial of Ziggie Khonzani, a Beitbridge police officer, failed to take off yesterday after the accused fell ill, prompting the court to reschedule the proceedings to May 14, 2025.Khonzani, who is accused of violently st…

Published: 10 May 2025 at 13:12hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter

Ghana army delegation visits Geo Pomona

A high-level military delegation from Ghana's Armed Forces Command has visited the Geo Pomona waste-to-energy plant to gain insight into the project's innovative approach to sustainable waste management and clean energy generation. The del…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:46hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter

The love of money has destroyed Zimbabwe's churches and turned them into dens of thieves

Oh God, why is my spirit disquieted? As a devout Christian, nothing leaves me more disturbed and broken-hearted than witnessing the Church - the Body of Christ - being reduced to a grotesque shadow of what it was divinely intended to be. W…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 11:11hrs | 756 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Peace be unto our motherland, Zimbabwe!

Sometime in 2018 - it must have been on December 19 - protests broke out in a small town in Sudan, Atbara, which was relatively unknown to the world, after bread prices more than tripled.It was yet another spark in Sudan's combustible poli…

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 85 | by Bishop

'All Zanu-PF vehicles must pay toll fees'

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has issued a stern warning to all Zanu-PF officials and members, reminding them that no one, including Government departments, is exempt from paying toll fees as required by the law. Charamba empha…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:42hrs | 5187 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe clinch T20I Series as rain washes out final match against Ireland

The third and final T20I between Zimbabwe and Ireland was abandoned due to persistent rain, securing a 1-0 series victory for the hosts following their win in the opening match.The match at Harare Sports Club started after a delayed toss, …

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF MP's vehicle evades toll fees with police assistance

A policewoman stationed at Lothian Tollgate along the Masvingo-Roy Highway was caught on camera last week assisting a Zanu-PF-branded vehicle to evade paying toll fees. The incident, captured by The Mirror photographer Nyasha Mariga, has s…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 19:01hrs | 1015 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police set dogs on armed robber

Three suspected armed robbers have accused police of brutality and wrongful arrest during their court appearance in Bulawayo. The suspects, Silence Kwangwa (30), Julius Mugwagwa (28), and Felius Mvula (54), face charges of robbery followin…

Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:20hrs | 1726 | by Staff reporter

Humphreys spins Ireland to brink of victory over Chevrons

SPINNER Matthew Humphreys took four wickets as Ireland reduced Zimbabwe to 183-7 on a rain-hit fourth day, leaving them well-poised for victory in Bulawayo.He shared the individual honours with Zimbabwe all-rounder Wessly Madhevere, who st…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter

Bribery claims backfire for Harare commission

A Commission of Inquiry investigating the operations of the City of Harare has found itself embroiled in controversy after a private company, Quill Associates, demanded an apology following repeated bribery allegations made against it duri…

Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter

Harare City Council inquiry accused of protecting corrupt officials while attacking reformers

The ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the Harare City Council, led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, is facing mounting accusations of complicity in shielding corrupt officials, while exerting unnecessary pressure on those fighting for ac…

Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:14hrs | 164 | by David Hunda

Harare councillors push for Town Clerk's assistant to be fired

Harare city councillors have reportedly resolved to dismiss Matthew Marara, the executive assistant to the town clerk, amid allegations that he exposed irregularities during testimony before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the city'…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter

Harare City official faces potential dismissal after explosive testimony

Harare City Council's executive assistant to the town clerk, Engineer Matthew Marara, is reportedly on the verge of dismissal following his damning testimony before the Commission of Inquiry into the council's affairs.The situation was rev…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter

Harare official fired to facilitate recruitment

During a recent inquiry, serious allegations emerged against Harare councillors, claiming they fired the city's acting human capital director, Bozman Matengarufu, just ahead of the August 2023 elections. The inquiry, led by a commission ap…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:50hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter

Harare bigwig's 'property buying spree' probed

A senior Harare City Council official, Matthew Marara, is facing allegations of acquiring multiple properties through corrupt means as scrutiny over his financial dealings intensifies.Marara, who serves as an executive assistant, appeared …

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:10hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's tribal National Aids Council (Nac) Board appointed

As has become a ritualistic routine with Zimbabwean government agency boards, they all have one common trademark tribal imbalance. They are all characterized by excessive representations from one tribal group to the near total exclusion&nb…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 10:37hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter

5 years for knifing neighbour in debt dispute

A 32-year-old man from Tsholotsho, Edward Sibanda, was sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder for stabbing his neighbour five times in a violent altercation over an unpaid debt. The sentencing took plac…

Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:42hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

'John Moxon tried to sell Victoria Falls Hotel stake without board approval'

Tensions at Meikles Limited have reached a boiling point, as a group of four directors has accused the company's non-executive chairman, John Moxon, of attempting to sell the group's 50% stake in the Victoria Falls Hotel business without b…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 09:21hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter

City of Harare 'employee' up for US$92,000 fraud

A 47-year-old man, James Bleya, appeared before Harare Magistrate Appollonia Marutya on fraud charges after allegedly defrauding a local company director of US$92,000 in a bogus land transaction.Bleya, who is suspected of posing as a City …

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter

John Moxon calls meeting to sack his Meikles board

John Moxon was in a hospital bed when Meikles directors met to sell off a key asset and fire the CEO - and he claims someone lied that his phone had been "compromised" to keep him in the dark about it all.Moxon's company, Meikles Consolida…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 08:47hrs | 2800 | by Staff reporter

John Moxon questions appointment of son as CEO

Meikles Limited's board chairperson and major shareholder, John Moxon, has accused his fellow directors of bypassing proper governance procedures in the appointment of his son, Matthew Moxon, as the company's new chief executive officer (C…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF contaminating local football

Zanu-PF linked side Scottland is just one match away from securing a coveted ticket to the Premier Soccer League (PSL) as they prepare to face in-form Black Mambas in the final round of the Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) on Friday af…

Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:38hrs | 1592 | by AFP

Plot to catapult Scottland into PSL uncovered

The much-anticipated judgment regarding the abandoned match between Karoi United and Scottland FC was postponed yesterday after Karoi United requested additional time to submit a mitigation report following their guilty verdict. The delay …

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe smashes T20 World record

Zimbabwe's cricket team, the Chevrons, shattered the record for the highest-ever T20 international score after racking up a monumental 344-4 against Gambia during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifiers in Nairobi. The p…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 3556 | by Staff reporter

UK 'interference' in US election complaint filed

The UK's ruling Labour Party is interfering in the US presidential election, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign team has alleged in a complaint filed over alleged meddling by a foreign political force.Labour Party of…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 14:04hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter

Insecure Zanu PF legislator threatens Villagers

Controversial legislator for Buhera Central Constituency Samson Matema (ZANU PF) is reportedly on a witch hunting expedition for people who did not support him during last year primary elections and has reached out to the dreaded President…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 13:29hrs | 1086 | by Staff Reporter

Moxon dynasty takes over at Meikles Limited

Meikles Limited has announced the appointment of former chairman John Moxon's son Matthew John Moxon as its acting Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Malcolm Mycroft from the CEO position. Company secretary Thabani Mpofu…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 3096 | by Staff reporter

Harare team being pushed to the top of the league

Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) title-contenders Scottland have been awarded the points for their abandoned match against Karoi United, bringing them to within two points of log leaders MWOS. While the official ruling is expected to b…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:34hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter

Conundrum in SA tax law interpretation

The Constitutional Court has decided not to have the final say on the meaning of the crucial string of words - "bona fide inadvertent error" - even though the correct interpretation is of public importance.It is of public importance becaus…

Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:17hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter

Indecent assault prophet in no show at court

A WARRANT of arrest has been issued against a 32-year-old Bulawayo "prophet" who allegedly indecently assaulted a juvenile under the guise of exorcising her of evil spirits.Boniface Mwareka of Entumbane suburb appeared before Bulawayo prov…

Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter

'Mat South 5' express frustration over court delays in ZAPU leadership dispute

Five former members of ZAPU in Matabeleland South, known as the 'Mat South Five,' have voiced frustration over the prolonged court delay in ruling on their case challenging the legitimacy of Sibangilizwe Nkomo's candidacy for ZAPU presiden…

Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:30hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter

Man in court for attempted murder of police officer over bar closure

A 43-year-old man from Fairbridge, Bulawayo, appeared in court on Wednesday facing charges of attempted murder after allegedly striking a police officer with an axe. The accused, Dumisani Lindani Mpofu, was brought before Bulawayo regional…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 13:52hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter

Man promises to bribe rape witness with a tin of baked beans

A 64-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho, Jahe Village was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a mentally challenged girl.Zakeu Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo's Magistrate Mr Matthew Mutiro on Tuesday facing three counts of raping a mental…

Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 19:44hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter

Reason why South Africa's Justice Minister Simelane is being 'targeted'

Under-fire Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's VBS woes intensified when she apparently attempted to stop the alleged capture of the justice system, in particular the National Prosecuting Authority's Investigating Directorate (ID).Independe…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 15:17hrs | 2386 | by Staff reporter

Businessman acquitted, arrested again outside court

Matthew Musengezi, a Harare car dealer and socialite, has returned to remand custody amid new fraud charges related to vehicle importation. Musengezi, who was previously acquitted of culpable homicide but fined for failing to stop after an…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:11hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter

Prophet Magaya on spending spree

Castle Lager Premier Soccer League side Yadah FC has reinforced their squad with three new foreign players as they strive to avoid relegation. Currently 14th on the league table, just above the relegation zone, Yadah has 16 matches remaini…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:58hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter

Former Zimbabweans named in Ireland squad for Zimbabwe Test

Former Zimbabwe international cricketer Peter Moor has been named in Ireland's 14-member squad for their upcoming historic one-off Test match against Zimbabwe. This match, scheduled for July 25 to 29 at Stormont, Belfast, will be the first…

Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:32hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF comments on Trump attempted assassination

Zanu-PF Information and Publicity Department Director Farai Marapira commenting on the attempted assassination of former United States president Donald Trump two days ago, saying there must not be any violence against candidates during the…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:31hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter

Reveller stabbed to death at Harare night club

In a tragic incident at Club Royale Bar in Harare's Budiriro 2 suburb, two young men, Alec Ruvhere (22) and Tadiwanashe Murerwa (20), lost their lives after being fatally stabbed during an altercation. The suspect, Cogitate Ganyiwa, allege…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:30hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter

'Not possible to give the DA deputy president post'

AS South Africans eagerly await the announcement of Cabinet, following President Cyril Ramaphosa's swearing in on Wednesday, media reports suggest that the Democratic Alliance is demanding the post of Deputy President for its leader John S…

Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 10:25hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Invictus signs gas sales MOU for a gas-to-power project

Invictus Energy Limited has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dallaglio Investments Pvt Ltd and Himoinsa Southern Africa Proprietary Limited for a gas-to-power project aimed at supplying electricity to the E…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 16:54hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter

Ignatius Chombo plots dramatic political renaissance

THERE was excitement among Zanu-PF activists on Sunday following the official announcement of former long-serving Local Government minister, Ignatius Chombo's return to the party after a five-year hiatus.Chombo, who also served as Finance …

Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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