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Man dies during morning glory
In a bizarre incident a 30-Year-Old Madziwa man died on top of his girlfriend after having sex around 2am on Wednesday, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.Clifford Karutsva of denda village under chief...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 13:16hrs | 9410 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Madziwa
Mount Darwin man killed over US$25
A misunderstanding over US$25 costed the life of Nomore Kamukuni (49) of Arcedia village in Mount Darwin on Wednesday.The now deceased Kamukuni was caught in cross fire after the brick which k...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 22:01hrs | 914 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Soldier whiskey kills man
Excessive drinking of illicit beer called soldier whiskey killed a Mount Darwin man Rumbirai Chizhowezha (45) on Monday morning.Mashonaland Central deputy police spokesperson Assistant Inspect...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:22hrs | 2081 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mount Darwin
Home Affairs Minister sends police to arrest political rival
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe is reported to have sent police officers to aspiring Mashonaland Central province chairperson James Makamba last wee...Published: 24 May 2021 at 21:31hrs | 2897 | by Staff Reporter
Kazembe, Mavhunga not respecting departed heroes
MASHONALAND Central war veterans have accused ZANU PF provincial chairperson Kazembe Kazembe and Minister of State and provincial affairs for mash Central...Published: 23 May 2021 at 15:17hrs | 1733 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Wife attempts to kill husband in arson
A 28-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin woman who attempted to kill her husband in arson after she accused him of spreading HIV/AIDS to her.The woman who can not be named for ethical reasons was sentenced ...Published: 06 May 2021 at 18:59hrs | 1269 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zinwa cuts off government departments over unpaid bills
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has disconnected water supplies to several government departments, local authorities and growth points as it seeks to recover ZW$2.1 billion in unpaid bil...Published: 03 May 2021 at 07:31hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Missing miner's dead body found with missing parts
A Mvurwi based artisanal miner who has been missing for two months was found dead and his body floating in Pembi dam with missing body parts on Tuesday....Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:32hrs | 660 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Businessman fires shots at police roadblock
Popular Mount Darwin and Bindura businessman Lucky Kapiya of Tonje plastic company allegedly fired two shots in the air at a roadblock in Mount Darwin yesterday thereby dispersing police officers mann...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 18:05hrs | 4684 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mount Darwin
Mnangagwa says, 'I won't let you down'
President Mnangagwa has said he is pained by the potholes on the country's once great highways as he announced his Government's commitment of $30 billion towards the rehabilitation of 10, 000kms of th...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 19:59hrs | 1675 | by Staff reporter
Granny dies in freak accident
AN 84-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin woman died on the spot when a Nissan lorry she was travelling in hit a pothole and veered off the road before falling into a ditch yesterday.Mashonaland Central pol...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:53hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Pothole kills 84-year-old woman
An 84-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin woman died on the spot when a Nissan lorry she was travelling in hit a pothole and veered off the road before falling in a ditch yesterday.Mashonaland Central polic...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 12:55hrs | 2175 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man axes cheating wife 3 times
MUZAZA villagers in Mt Darwin were left shell-shocked last Thursday after a 32-year-old man struck his wife with an axe three times accusing her of infidelity.Knowledge Chimukanika was arreste...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 05:10hrs | 2226 | by Staff reporter
Soldier defrauds district Command Agriculture scheme
A 31-YEAR-OLD Soldier allegedly hatched a plan to defraud Bindura District Command Agriculture Scheme of inputs valued at US$6 400 in connivance with four other accomplices.The soldier Lawrenc...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 18:02hrs | 1549 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man axes cheating wife four times
People of Mount Darwin were left shell-shocked after a 32-year-old man in their community ran amok with an axe and struck his wife four times after accusing her of infidelity.Knowledge Chimuka...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 09:16hrs | 4725 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Brakes failure turns fatal
A MOUNT Darwin minor died on the spot after a parked Isuzu pick-up truck lost its brakes and crushed her.The minor's father had parked it the previous day before it crushed her the following d...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 07:09hrs | 1065 | by Staff reporter
Reversing car kills 1-year-old baby
In a bizarre incident an 1year old Mount Darwin minor died after a parked Isuzu pick up reversed and run her over recently.The vehicle ...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 20:06hrs | 1936 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man dies in crocodile attack
A MOUNT Darwin man was fatally attacked by a crocodile while trying to cross a flooded Ruya River on Friday.Nebart Doro's body is...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 17:03hrs | 2884 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Heavy rains leave Zimbabwe farmers concerned
FARMER'S organisations have expressed concerns over the incessant rains that have pounded the country for the past few days as they have the potential of ruin their crops.Most parts of Mashona...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 13:32hrs | 1896 | by Staff reporter
MDC implosion sets back the struggle for change
Zimbabwe is stuck in mud. People of my generation were in their late 20s or early 30s when Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980. Those fortunate to be still alive are now elderly and on the cusp to ...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1296 | by Tendai Dumbutshena
Aunt sets rapist upon niece
A Mount Darwin aunt allegedly set a rapist upon her niece on New Year's Eve and threatened the minor with death if she exposed the crime.Both the aunt and rapist have since been arrested and a...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 09:35hrs | 3022 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa throws 'niece' under the bus
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has thrown his "niece", Shantel Chikafu, under the bus after she was arrested for abusing his name in a messy mine ownership wrangle in which she ejected John Maungwa from...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:44hrs | 4693 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's difficult path to healing
ASS graves keep cropping up in Zimbabwe.The killings of civilians date back years, but wounds remain. The hurdle to healing is the government, experts say.The trauma persists even in t...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:23hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Patient vanishes from hospital, found dead
A 25-year-old woman suffering from severe depression and admitted to Mount Darwin District Hospital disappeared from her ward on October 20 and was found at Concession, some 136km away, two days later...Published: 05 Dec 2020 at 06:01hrs | 469 | by Staff writer
Police raise alarm over spike in murder cases
POLICE have raised alarm over the rise in murder cases reported throughout the country, with a record eight cases recorded at the weekend.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Pa...Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 06:38hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Truck overturns at police roadblock
A Mazda Swaraj truck overturned yesterday afternoon at Mazowe police roadblock.Witnesses said the driver lost control of the vehicle and it overturned....Published: 08 Oct 2020 at 08:40hrs | 4359 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Four illegal miners kill suspected thief
POLICE in Mashonaland Central have arrested four illegal miners who allegedly bashed a suspected thief to death on Tuesday.Simon ...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 15:43hrs | 673 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CID boss faces more charges
Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director, Commissioner Chrispen Charumbira who was arrested on Thursday for allegedly accepting bribes from drug and gold dealers to stop criminal investigation...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:17hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
CID Boss arrested over protecting drug lords
CID Director Commissioner Chrispen Charumbira was arrested Thursday morning by the Special Anti-Corruption Unit (SACU) in the office of the President, on allegations of accepting protection money from...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 11:21hrs | 5585 | by Mandla Ndlovu
CID director nabbed over corruption
CID director Commissioner Chrispen Charumbira was arrested this Thursday by the Special Anti-Corruption Unit (SACU) on allegations of accepting protection money from drug and gold dealers to stop crim...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 07:58hrs | 771 | by Staff Reporter
Top police detective arrested
CID director Commissioner Chrispen Charumbira was arrested yesterday on allegations of accepting protection money from drug and gold dealers to stop criminal investigations. He was arrested by...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 07:47hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
Tragic: illegal gold sisters trapped
Two female illegal gold miners were trapped while prospecting for gold in Mount Darwin yesterday.Perseviarance Manuwere (29) died on the spot while her sister Hilder Manuwere escaped with mino...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 13:42hrs | 2431 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mount Darwin pedophile jailed
A Mount Darwin pedophile was sentenced to 16 years in jail by Bindura regional magistrate Amos Mubhobho who for raping a 12 year old girl twice in the fie...Published: 23 Aug 2020 at 22:28hrs | 2525 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber dies on heroes day
A 40-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin man died on Heroes Day after consuming excessive illicit brew Kachasu.Golden Chimbodza of Manzou village, chief Kandeya in Mount Darwin was lying unconscious by his ...Published: 15 Aug 2020 at 18:03hrs | 1823 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CABS manager jailed for fraud
CABS Bindura branch acting manager Admire Fore was sentenced to 10 months in jail on Tuesday by Bindura magistrate Ethel Chichera for defrauding a client of his US$710.The 36 year convict will...Published: 15 Aug 2020 at 07:39hrs | 3635 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tobacco truck burns to a shell
Seventy bales of tobacco went up inflames this morning in Mazowe when a vehicle transporting them from Mount Darwin caught fire due to mechani...Published: 15 Jul 2020 at 18:23hrs | 1609 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Three minors knocked down, 2 die on the spot
THREE minors, two from Mvurwi and one from Mount Darwin were knocked down by motorists killing two on the spot on Monday.Mashonaland Ce...Published: 14 Jul 2020 at 22:56hrs | 4067 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mine collapses on three artisanal miners
A mine shaft allegedly collapsed on three illegal miners at farm 161 Chesa, Mount Darwin killing one on the spot while injuring two on Wednesday.Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspect...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 17:33hrs | 991 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean white man raises US$100 000 for Bulawayo and Harare pensioners
Hotelier, farmer, writer, adoptive father of three, and amateur cyclist Eric de Jong is a man with stories to tell. And don't be fooled by his self-deprecation – he might not be a youth but is certa...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 13:51hrs | 6864 | by Dutch Embassy
Zanu-PF officials clash
MUZARABANI South legislator Tapera Saizi and Muzarabani council chairperson Ashton Chiweshe are reportedly embroiled in a power wrangle emanating from the maize distribution programSaizi...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 08:09hrs | 4847 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Uproar over constitution overhaul
The government's push to overhaul the constitution only seven years after it was adopted was met with fierce opposition during the countrywide public hearings organised by Parliament.President...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:42hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus: Communities report quarantine evaders
People in Centenary and Mount Darwin, Mashonaland Central Province have taken heed of Apostolic prophet Biggie Musanzika "Madzibaba Jonah's call to ...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 07:19hrs | 429 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF councillors summoned over stolen food aid
MuzArAbANI rural District Council chairperson Ashton Chiweshe and Mount Darwin councillor John Chakare (Zanu-PF) have been summoned for a disciplinary hearing by their party over allegations of steali...Published: 12 May 2020 at 07:55hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Senior Cops sabotaging junior cops
Senior police officers at Mvurwi police station have been accused of sabotaging junior officers by refusing to leave police houses at the expense of Junio...Published: 01 May 2020 at 07:28hrs | 819 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Council chairperson steals donated maize
MUZARABANI Rural District Council (MRDC) chairperson Ashton Chiweshe (40) who is also councillor for Ward 25 (ZANU PF) in Muzabarani together with his thr...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 19:05hrs | 1112 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Man commits suicide over pregnancy
A Mount Darwin man committed suicide by taking a pesticide after his 21-year-old pregnant girlfriend eloped to him. Mashonaland central provincial deputy police spokesperson Assistant inspecto...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1287 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide in protest of pregnancy
A 25-YEAR-OLD Mount Darwin man allegedly drank toxic after his girlfriend eloped to him after falling pregnant.Takudzwa Magunje of farm...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 17:41hrs | 2239 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
People defy social distancing on day 4 of Zimbabwe lockdown
Scores of people in Mount Darwin, Mashonaland Central province have defied president Emmerson Mnangagwa's decree of staying at home in isolation of the Coronavirus pandemic.A visit at Mount Da...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 17:30hrs | 1546 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Teacher collapses, dies during lesson
A Grade Three teacher at Mtshede Primary School in Bulawayo collapsed and died during a Physical Education (PE) lesson at the school grounds yesterday, police have confirmed. Freddy Muri...Published: 29 Feb 2020 at 07:14hrs | 995 | by Staff reporter
Gold buyer kills three pedestrians
THREE pedestrians died on the spot, while one escaped with minor injuries after being knocked down by a car being driven by a Mount Darwin gold buyer on Saturday at the 157km peg along the Harare-Mkum...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 17:44hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
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