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Harare-Mazowe road dualisation opens key sections

A major milestone in Zimbabwe's road infrastructure upgrade was achieved yesterday with the opening of a 3.3km stretch of the Harare-Mazowe road dualisation project, bringing relief to motorists long burdened by congestion along the busy r…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 08:54hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter

Harare-Mazowe Road dualisation begins

Work has begun on the long-awaited dualisation of the Harareâ€“Mazowe Road, with contractors now on site to transform one of Zimbabwe's busiest highways.The project is expected to ease congestion, reduce travel times, and improve road safe…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 06:49hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter

President Mnangagwa secures ancestral land and launches Production Booster Kit in Mazowe

President Dr ED Mnangagwa on Monday 25 August 2025, at Craigengower Farm in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central Province, presided over the National Launch of the Production Booster Kit Programme where he also consolidated the irreversible gains o…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 21:33hrs | 163 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai

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

Man jumps from moving vehicle, dies on spot

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a fatal road traffic accident at the 54 kilometre peg along Harare-Mukumbura road (Mazowe towards Bindura), which claimed the life of a male adult only identified as Dhuterere after jumping from…

Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 21:30hrs | 2139 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Woman (44) rapes visually impaired man (27) in the garden

A Mazowe woman is in soup after she allegedly force marched a visually impaired man and raped him in the garden.The matter came to light at Bindura regional court yesterday, where Fatima Kamuponisi (44) appeared before magistrate Amos Mbob…

Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:10hrs | 2127 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Kambwa kills Mazowe man

The love of illicit beer commonly known as (kambwa/musombodhiya)  has led to the loss of life of a Mazowe man.Chamunorwa Chikaramba (42) is no more after he allegedly took too much illicit beer without eating.Mashonaland Central polic…

Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:41hrs | 835 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Man's body found floating in Mazowe River after row over sex worker

The body of a 25-year-old man was discovered floating in Mazowe River on Thursday, with initial police investigations suggesting that the young man was murdered following a dispute over a sex worker.The victim, identified as Taurai Sahanya…

Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:07hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter

Man (35) attempts to kill wife for threatening divorce

A 35-YEAR-OLD Mazowe man is in trouble after he attempted to kill his wife who threatened to divorce him.Lucky Fero allegedly stabbed his wife Faith Manyasha (26) three times in the head before assaulting her with a burning log.The matter …

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 203 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man killed in brutal attack over beer in Zimbabwe

Mazowe, Zimbabwe - A tragic incident unfolded in Eskbank, Mazowe, on November 13, 2023, when a man was brutally murdered during a dispute over beer.According to Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha,…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:43hrs | 715 | by Simbarashe Sithole

'ZANU PF is a party of vagabonds,' says party councillor

Mazowe ward 6 councillor, Shamie Sande (51) has lambasted and labelled ZANU-PF party members as vagabonds following his arrest for allegedly stealing 100 bags of fertilizer reserved under the Presidential input scheme (Pfumvudza/Intwasa).I…

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1242 | by Paul Ndou

Rapist drags minor in the bush gives her $1

Residents of Mazowe Valley were shell-shocked after Denis Marodza (33) dragged a five-year-old girl into the bush and allegedly raped her.The matter came to light at Bindura regional magistrates courts yesterday where Marodza was not asked…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 11:52hrs | 729 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Axe-wielding robbers nabbed

Three axe-wielding suspected robbers from Midlands who pounced at a syndicate mine in Mazowe and robbed people of their cash and mobile phones have been arrested.Michael Mutodza (29), and Moses Damba (28) both from Gweru and Zhombe-based T…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 15:31hrs | 1308 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU PF replaces thieving councillor

ZANU PF leadership in Mazowe district led by District Coordinating Committee (DCC) Chairperson Doctor Tafadzwa Musarara replaced ward six councillor Shamei Sande who was remanded in custody for theft of Presidential inputs recently.Sande i…

Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 08:32hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU PF official jailed for stealing

Mazowe Ward Six councilor Shamie Sande (51) and his district chairperson Tichaona Sorotiya (41) have been arrested for allegedly stealing 100 bags of fertilizer valued at US$4600.The duo were dragged to Concession magistrates courts today …

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 13:55hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole

6 family members perish in car crash

A pregnant mother, her husband and four of their children travelling from Marymount in Rushinga to Chinhoyi, were among the nine people killed early Monday morning in the head-on collision between two Honda Fit vehicles in Mazowe.Governmen…

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:11hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Soldier caught with 1kg of cannabis

Dzivarasekwa based soldier Peter Kamonera is in soup after he was  found in possession of one kilogram of dagga.The 38-year old soldier was arrested in Mazowe after the police suspected his movements.Kamonera was dragged to Concession…

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 12:40hrs | 252 | by Simbarashe Sithole

WATCH: Musarara rounds up ZANU-PF campaigns

Mazowe District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara yesterday rounded up his party campaigns in style at his rural home Chiweshe.Selling Mazowe Central Member of Parliament candidate  Maxmore Njanji together wit…

Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 14:33hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole

CCC takes advantage of ZANU PF fights

The opposition Citizen Coalition for Change CCC has gained ground in Mazowe South constituency following the in fights in the ruling party ahead of the August 23 elections.ZANU PF is divided as supporters are reportedly sabotaging the part…

Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:35hrs | 12 | by Ndou Paul

Tobacco thieves in court

Three men appeared at Concession Magistrates Court on Saturday facing allegations of stealing three bales of tobacco at Terrydale farm in Mazowe.Arnold Chiito aged 31, Jeffrey Mavhuto (45) and Shepered Chiremba(49) stood before magistrate …

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 08:54hrs | 11 | by Desmond Nleya

Man (29) sodomizes teenager

A 29-YEAR-OLD Mazowe man is in trouble after he forced himself on a 19-year-old male workmate he was sharing a room with at night.The matter came to light at Bindura regional magistrate court on Friday.Norman Muchemwa appeared before magis…

Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 08:04hrs | 16 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Three appear in court for Illegal Gold Mining

Three illegal gold miners  appeared at Concession magistrates courts on Saturday on charges of prospecting for gold without a license at Manzou farm in Mazowe.The three, Artwell  Chaitezwi  (30), Jeremiah Mdlalambi (33) and …

Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 13:41hrs | | by Desmond Nleya

Sex worker bashes colleague over HIV status

A Mazowe-based sex worker was dragged to Concession Magistrates courts yesterday after she allegedly slapped her colleague at a bar for revealing her HIV status.Marble Chirozva pleaded not guilty to the charge before magistrate Joshua Nemb…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 09:27hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU PF chairman dies after mistaking poison for alcohol

ZANU PF Chimurenga district chairman in Mazowe, Eddie Chanetsa died on Friday after mistaking poison for alcohol.An official told Bulawayo24.com that he died at Howard Hospital where he had been rushed after consuming poison."I can confirm…

Published: 21 May 2023 at 10:03hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chiweshe

Hungry man caught harvesting school maize

A 25-YEAR- OLD hungry Mazowe man was arrested after he was caught stealing maize cobs at a school field  last week.Dinsidale Nyatsanza please guilty to the charge before Concession magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware.Nembaware sentenced Ny…

Published: 16 May 2023 at 11:00hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Possessed man bashed to death

A suspected possessed Mazowe man was allegedly bashed to death during a tombstone unveiling ceremony.On April 30 the now-deceased Enerst Ganya started behaving strangely while at the function.He threw himself in the fire before being dragg…

Published: 11 May 2023 at 12:39hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mazowe miner electrocuted

Artisanal miner Saul Gatsi (45) was electrocuted by a generator at Jumbo mine, Mazowe last week.Gatsi entered the mine shaft and instructed his colleagues to switch on the generator which they did, his colleague Fungai Ndege followed to en…

Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 13:21hrs | 8 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

ZANU-PF chairman acquitted

ZANU-PF Mazowe chairperson for ward 21 who was accused of  stealing  seven bags of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer which were meant for Pfumvudza program has been acquitted by Concession magistrate Mr Joshua NembawareBrack Mazenge (6…

Published: 15 Apr 2023 at 09:11hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Arrested ZANU PF chief rigger released

A ZANU PF official who was arrested yesterday in Mazowe North constituency for allegedly rigging in favour of party youth political commissar Tsungai Makumbe has been released without charge.Justice Marufu spent last night in Mvurwi police…

Published: 27 Mar 2023 at 17:50hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Aspiring ZANU-PF MP bashes party chairman

Aspiring ZANU PF Mazowe West Member of Parliament (MP) Christopher Makwezva is on the run after he allegedly bashed a district party chairman on Sunday.Makwezva of house number 11570 Hatclif, Harare and is employed at Vehicle Inspectorate …

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 06:24hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Missing ZANU PF MP dupes mourners

Mazowe North Member of Parliament Campion "Missing MP" Mugweni has come under fire from Mvurwi residents and vendors who accuse him of giving fake promises after he promised to deliver cabbages at a funeral but failed to meet his promise.M…

Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 13:31hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mbanje grower (53) convicted

A 53-YEAR-OLD Mazowe man was sentenced to one year behind bars by a Concession magistrate for cultivating dagga.Motion Mandiya (53) pleaded guilty to the charge and was lucky to escape jail after the sentence was commuted to community serv…

Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 14:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU PF vice chairman steals fertilizer

ZANU PF Mazowe chairperson for ward 21 allegedly stole seven bags of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer which were meant for Pfumvudza program.Brack Mazenge (63) was dragged to Concession magistrate court facing theft.He appeared before magistrat…

Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 17:19hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Running cop discovers attempted murder victim

A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) cop based in Mazowe allegedly found an unidentified man lying unconscious with a deep cut on the head while he was on his morning road run on Monday.The police officer, McLouis Nderi helped the man to Mazow…

Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 20:00hrs | 1 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

ZANU-PF councillor bashed at graveyard

ZANU PF Mazowe ward 16 councillor Munyaradzi Mutauri was humiliated and bashed at a funeral in Glendale where he wanted to give a speech recently.The matter came to light at Bindura magistrates courts on Thursday were Patrick Chikonye (32)…

Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 14:47hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Gold thief killed at girlfriend's house

A group of illegal miners allegedly bashed a suspected gold thief to death in Mazowe before setting the cabin of his girlfriend ablaze on Sunday.The now deceased Llyod Ncube (32) was fatally assaulted at Foyle farm, Mazowe.Mashonaland Cent…

Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:33hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Police protects Minister Kazembe's hitman

Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe's alleged hitman Isheunesu "Chief Saunyama" Dzimbiti did not show up at Bindura magistrates courts today where he was supposed to answer to threats charges against Freelance journalist Simbarashe Sitho…

Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 13:10hrs | | by Paul Ndou

PHOTO: Pothole causes head-on collision

A Harare-bound Nissan vehicle encroached into the oncoming lane at Mazowe while trying to avoid a pothole and crashed into an oncoming Toyota vehicle this afternoon.Witnesses said the accident occurred in front of the police who were manni…

Published: 23 Dec 2022 at 12:36hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

Jealous hubby threatens to shoot wife

Police in Mazowe arrested a jealous man Shingirai Alife (41) after he pointed a firearm at his wife whom he accused of prostitution. Alife was arrested yesterday after threatening  to shoot Diana Watch (33)Acting Mashonaland Central p…

Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 14:37hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare

Accident kills six, injures nine along Kwekwe-Gokwe highway

Six people died while nine others were injured yesterday when a Scania truck rammed into a Nissan Caravan at the 60 kilometre peg along Kwewe-Gokwe highway.The victims were travelling in a Nissan Caravan five died on spot while one died up…

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 15:56hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Two minors drown in Mash Central

TWO minors drowned in two separate incidents Mazowe and Guruve respectively  on Wednesday. Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samuel Chikasha confirmed the cases."I can confirm two sudden deaths which o…

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 12:45hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Trio kill miner over gold ore

Three suspected murderes appeared before a Bindura magistrate today after allegedly killing a miner in a gold dispute in Mazowe.Tanaka Famanya (21) of Victoria Mine, Kadoma, Pecimist Manyama (18) of Mutare and Blessed Gumbo (18) of Mhondor…

Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 14:07hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Musarara mourns Minister Kazembe's daughter

ZANU PF Mazowe District Coordinating Committee chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara has sent condolences to to Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe following the death of his daughter Charlene.Charlene died on Wednesday morning after battling ca…

Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 15:32hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe

ZANU PF council chairperson in trouble

Mvurwi Town Council (MTC) chairperson Shereni Mazhambe (ZANU PF) was on Sunday denounced by vendors in Mvurwi over ill-treatment by the local authority.The vendors constituted the majority of party supporters at a Mazowe District Co-ordina…

Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 16:44hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole

ZANU PF DCC chairperson takes corrupt council officials head on

ZANU PF Mazowe District Co-ordinating Committee (DCC) Tafadzwa Musarara has condemned corrupt council officials who are illegally dishing out stands in a partisan manner.Speaking at a DCC rally in Glendale Musarara said every corrupt offic…

Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 11:00hrs | 3 | by Edson Mapani

ZANU PF Youths Call Party Councillor To Order

ZANU PF youths in Mazowe have called party councillor in Glendale Dominic Chimumba to order after he allegedly dished commercial stands to vendors a move that is being perceived as a vote buying gimmick. In a letter seen by Bulawayo24…

Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 19:24hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Edson Mapani

Mnangagwa gains more ground in Mazowe

Thousands of people  thonged Nzvimbo High School for Heroes Day on Monday where ZANU PF District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara  had lined up a number of musicians  to provide entertainment. …

Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 21:20hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bona Mugabe and husband granted chance to fight for Mazowe Farm

HIGH Court judge, Justice Rodgers Manyangadze, has granted Bona and Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore a chance to fight for their Mazowe farm by staying execution of an earlier judgement evicting them.The couple was barred from occupying part o…

Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 18:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mazowe Villagers to receive USD $30K

More than 20 villagers who lost property at Arnold Farm in Mazowe after being evicted by former First Lady Grace Mugabe are set to receive US$30 000 in compensation.The villagers lost property through government-instigated demolitions in 2…

Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 19:40hrs | 13 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya

ZANU PF hires Mark Ngwazi

ZANU PF district Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairperson for Mazowe Tafadzwa Musarara has hired Sungura musician Mark Ngwazi to perform at a party youth inter district to be held tomorrow at Nzvimbo growth point in Chiweshe.The inter dist…

Published: 09 Jul 2022 at 18:11hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole

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