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Zimbabwe's beef output rises 5.1% in 2024
Zimbabwe produced 94,600 tonnes of beef in 2024, a 5.1 percent increase from 90,000 tonnes in 2023, driven by drought-induced emergency destocking and a steadily growing national herd, according to th...Published: 11 May 2025 at 12:37hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam rehabilitation programme hits milestone
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has successfully completed quality checks on Floodgate 1 of the Kariba Dam, marking a major milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of one of southern Africa's most c...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Kariba floodgates partially opened
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has begun commissioning tests on the newly rehabilitated sluice gates at Kariba Dam, marking a critical phase in the near-completion of a major rehabilitation project...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean challenges Gerda Steyn at the Two Oceans Marathon
Nobuhle Tshuma did not flinch. With Gerda Steyn to her left, the Entsika Athletic Club starlet threw down the gauntlet to the darling of South African road running."This race is not all about ...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 14:26hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
CID officer up for second murder charge
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer, Detective Farai Simudzirai, who was on suspension in connection with a murder case, has been implicated in another fatal incident. The incident, which occurre...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:38hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
Who is Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu?
Lieutenant General Emmanuel Matatu has been appointed as Zimbabwe's new Army Commander, bringing decades of military experience to the country's top defence position.Matatu's journey in the ar...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:23hrs | 30581 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for forcing under-age daughter into marriage
A 42-year-old Shamva apostolic congregant who forced his minor daughter into marriage has been convicted.Peter Machingura was sentenced to two years in prison by a Shamva magistrate. However, ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 13:01hrs | 866 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF MP acquitted of indecent assault charges amid political controversy
In a highly publicized trial at the Marondera Magistrates Court, Mudzi West Member of Parliament, Knowledge Kaitano of ZANU-PF, was acquitted on two counts of indecent assault. The trial, which conclu...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:46hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
D-Day for sex pestering ZANU PF MP
The ZANU-PF Mudzi West lawmaker, Knowledge Kaitano's two-year bid to prove his innocence over an accusation of pestering and caressing a (then) lower sixth student after paying for her fees will be de...Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 15:00hrs | 2598 | by Staff Reporters
Another ZANU-PF MP loots Mnangagwa's rice donation
Controversial Mudzi West Member of Parliament, Knowledge Kaitano is in soup after he allegedly diverted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rice allocated for constituency donation into personal use....Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:04hrs | 399 | by Paul Ndou
Drinking spree turns fatal
A drinking spree in Manyarere Village, Mudzi, ended in tragedy last week when three men allegedly turned on their drinking companion, fatally assaulting him after a misunderstanding.The Zimbab...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:48hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Sex pestering ZANU PF MP back in court
Mudzi West lawmaker Knowledge Kaitano who was dragged to magistrates courts for pestering and caressing a lower sixth student after paying for her fees is back at Marondera court tomorrow.Kait...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 14:25hrs | 2792 | by Staff Reporters
Mnangagwa-linked gold mine fined over pollution
ZIMCN Investments, a company reportedly linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Collins, has been fined for violating environmental regulations at its gold mining operation in Mashonaland East. ...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 14:04hrs | 683 | by Staff reporter
Farmers4ED provincial chairperson up for fraud
The Harare provincial chairperson for Zanu-PF affiliate Farmers4ED, Terai Mudzimukunze, was arraigned before the Harare Magistrates' Court on allegations of defrauding the City of Harare's chief build...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:05hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
5 arrested for vandalising Zesa transformer
Police in Mutoko have apprehended five suspects for allegedly vandalising a Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) 100 KW transformer and stealing copper cables at Mazezuru...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:02hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
15 dead as heavy rains ravage Zimbabwe
At least 15 people have died, and 785 households have been affected across Zimbabwe as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. The devastation, recorded since September ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa stalling real economic empowerment so that he can be thanked for handouts?
This morning, I watched a news report where the people of Goromonzi converged to receive one or two fire trucks which had been bought using so-called "Devolution Funds".My heart broke as sever...Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:40hrs | 870 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo City Council forced to revise 2025 budget
Following a heated meeting with business representatives, residents' associations, and other key stakeholders, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has been compelled to revise its proposed 2025 budget. Th...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:32hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's malnutrition crisis worsens
AS Zimbabwe is facing a severe drought, families in rural areas are unable to feed their children. The government and international agencies are falling short of addressing this growing crisis....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:02hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes two minors from next door, impregnates one
A 28-year-old Bikita man recently appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Innocent Bepura facing two counts of raping two of his neighbours' minor children and impregnating one.The accused who ple...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:23hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Ecocash fraudster, accomplice convicted
Luck ran out for two Masvingo men who were in the habit of defrauding local shopkeepers by creating fake EcoCash payment messages, leading to their conviction on fraud charges at the Masvingo Magistra...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:22hrs | 1866 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police say 'making headway' 2 months after Ecobank US$4m heist
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its efforts to apprehend the armed robbers behind the dramatic US$4 million heist at the Ecobank Parkade branch in Bulawayo two months ago.Th...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:37hrs | 2068 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique shoe dealers flood Zimbabwe
In the bustling streets of Marondera's central business district, a 23-year-old Mozambican national, Moses Ferinando, makes his way through the crowd, an array of shoes - mostly sneakers - strapped to...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:04hrs | 2744 | by Staff reporter
3 cops jailed for extortion
Three police officers have been sentenced to 30 months imprisonment for extortion by a Rusape magistrate, following their conviction for demanding money from a resident under false pretenses.T...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
NSSA boss in court for fraud
Cosmas Chikwawawa, a research and schemes planning manager at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court facing allegations of defrauding his emplo...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:43hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Brothers jailed for slaughtering sibling's ox in funeral dispute
Two brothers from Mangunye Village in Gweru have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for stealing and slaughtering their brother's ox during a heated funeral dispute. The incident occurred on No...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:40hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police close in on suspects in US$4.4 million Bulawayo heist
Police have made significant strides in their investigation of the US$4.4 million armed robbery in Bulawayo last month, believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwe since independence.Six...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:24hrs | 1616 | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers Awards South Africa announce 2024 nominees
The stage is set for one of the biggest events on the social calendar with Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa releasing the nominees shortlist for their 9th Awards Dinner Gala.Social...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 21:34hrs | 1009 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe US$4 million heist suspects named
Police have enlisted the assistance of Interpol to help track down six armed robbers involved in a daring bank heist in Bulawayo last week, in which the gang made off with over US$4.4 million. Authori...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 12:59hrs | 5389 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to fish out US$4m heist criminals from South Africa
Police have enlisted the help of Interpol to track down six armed robbers who made off with over US$4.4 million in a daring bank heist in Bulawayo last week. The robbers, believed to be local criminal...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 3423 | by Staff reporter
Ghanaian in court for fraudulent Zimbabwean passport
YET another foreign national managed to fraudulently acquire Zimbabwean identity documents, including a passport.She was arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport over the we...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:32hrs | 993 | by Staff reporter
Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 192 | by Agencies
Nyasha Magadhi: A Trailblazer in Zimbabwe's Mining Industry
Born: May 29, 2000 Occupation: Mining Entrepreneur, Consultant, Youth Advocate Founder: WeMine Zimbabwe, Ore Min...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:09hrs | 1657 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zim demining fund to create opportunities for women: UK Ambassador
The United Kingdom has announced an additional USD5.5 million fund to support landmine clearance in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East and Central provinces while also seeking to raise risky-related educatio...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 10:47hrs | 858 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
ZANU PF MP pesters teenager for sex
Mudzi West lawmaker Knowledge Kaitano was dragged to Kotwa magistrates courts on Wednesday after he allegedly caressed a lower sixth student after paying for her fees.Kaitano pleaded not guilt...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 23:03hrs | 3620 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Gideon Madzikatidze
Union excited over massive job creation in the lithium sector
Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union has expressed excitement over the massive job creation in the country due to the discovery and increased investment in the lithium mining sector....Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 21:09hrs | 341 | by Stephen Jakes
Chief taken to court for endorsing ED2030 campaign
Chief Seke designate, Stanley Chimanikire, has been taken to court for publicly endorsing a push to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. Alth...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 1054 | by Staff reporter
Goat thief jailed for 28 years
Samuel Chirambadeya, a 27-year-old resident of Chirambada village in Mudzi, was sentenced to prison by Kotwa Magistrate Henry Sande for stealing 28 goats. Chirambadeya, who admitted to the sto...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:23hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for stealing 28 goats
A 27-YEAR-OLD from Chirambada village in Mudzi was sent to prison by a Kotwa magistrate on Thursday after he stole 28 goats from villagers.Samuel Chirambadeya pleaded guilty to stock theft cha...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:22hrs | 2554 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Brothers fight over mother's estate
Two siblings from Harare, Mudzingwa and James Maravanyika, are embroiled in a legal dispute after James allegedly transferred ownership of a family property in Mbare without Mudzingwa's knowledge.&nbs...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:11hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Senior citizen bashes daughter-in-law
There was drama at Nyagupe village, Mudzi when a 75-year-old woman bashed her 50-year-old daughter-in-law while coming from a river.The 75-year-old mother-in-law (Elizabeth Mudzagada) was drag...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:07hrs | 524 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mashonalland police probe cattle rustling syndicates
Police in Mashonaland West have launched an investigation into a series of stock theft cases involving suspected syndicates that slaughter stolen cattle and sell the meat in urban areas.In a s...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:23hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa teaching Zimbabweans an important lesson
Zimbabweans have suffered too long under the unbearable Zanu-PF yoke of oppression and abuse. The abuse manifests itself in neglect, human rights violations, abductions, unlawful arrests, lack of serv...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1305 | by Prof Stephen Rupange
Zanu-PF councillors resist govt interference
ZANU-PF councillors in Mudzi, Mashonaland East province, have accused the government of interfering in their operations after the Local Government ministry suspended Mudzi Rural District Council chair...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:40hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers blamed for provoking the fatal shooting of 3
Police have blamed soldiers for provoking the fatal shooting of three, who include the killer's 18-year-old girlfriend, by a Rushinga soldier who later took his own life using the same rifle just afte...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 16:48hrs | 1972 | by Staff reporter
Zaoga church sex storm
This adage is aptly applied to the case of a 19-year-old woman employed as a marketing agent at a micro-insurance company in Kwekwe who is claiming she was sexually harassed by her supervisor....Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 2869 | by Staff reportrer
Man kills father, slices off privates
A 25-year-old man with mental illness killed his father by repeatedly hitting him on the head with a stone in Mudzi, Mashonaland East.In a statement on X, the police reported the arrest of Tak...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 16:53hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Man kills father chops off his manhood
Villagers of Nyagupe, in Mudzi were shell-shocked when a 24-year-old man fatally struck his father with a stone before cutting off his manhood on Monday.Takudzwa Bonga was dragged to Mutoko ma...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1638 | by Simbarashe Sithole
2 more in court over spate of armed robberies
Two more suspects, Thembinkosi Matutu (47) and Batsirai Hutsi (21), appeared in court yesterday in connection with a series of armed robberies in Harare. They joined 11 other accomplices already on re...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:15hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police decimate notorious armed robbery gang
A gang of suspected armed robbers who were behind the widely publicised J and P Security robbery, among other movie-style thefts, are now behind bars after they implicated each other one after another...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 13:32hrs | 2321 | by Staff reporter
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