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Man reflects on 25 years behind bars for the death of his son
July 1 holds a deep personal significance for Mhlupheki Ngwenya, a 52-year-old man serving a life sentence at Khami Maximum Prison, as it marks not only the day of national mourning for the late Vice-...Published: 2 hrs ago | 605 | by Staff reporter
Over 50 roadblocks to combat festive season carnage
More than 50 roadblocks, manned by officers from multiple road safety agencies, have been established on Zimbabwe's major highways as part of a robust nationwide campaign to address speeding, the use ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 28 | by Staff reporter
Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's festive season road deaths over 500 lives, so far
More than 500 people have died on South African roads since the start of the festive season.This weekend, as holidaymakers head to holiday destinations, officers are ensuring commuters are saf...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:12hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
The impact of duty-free incentives in the 2025 national budget
The 2025 National Budget is a forward-thinking approach to economic recovery and national development, introducing strategic duty-free incentives aimed at empowering local industries, stimulating econ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 20:12hrs | 989 | by Innocent Mujeri
Newly installed headman killed in road accident
Headman Muchibwa-Nyajena, born Maduveko Manyise, has tragically died in a bus accident at the age of 45. Manyise, a radiographer by profession, was among seven passengers killed on Sunday when an Inte...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 16:11hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa who once faced the death penalty now set to abolish it
Zimbabwe's Senate has approved a bill to abolish the death penalty, a key step in scrapping a law last used in the southern African nation nearly 20 years ago.Zimbabwe's Parliament said Thursd...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:44hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas
In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF at political junction, as Chiwenga shows Mnangagwa middle finger?
In the wake of missed succession deadline pronouncement by their principal and operating with ambiguity, ZANU-PF's faction aligned to its first secretary, Emmerson Mnangagwa is serving on an interim p...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 11:17hrs | 5250 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
494 arrested in Bulawayo festive season traffic blitz
Police in Bulawayo have intensified efforts to restore law and order on city roads through an operation code-named: "No to Mushikashika, Touting, Unruly Elements, and Lawlessness on the Roads."...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo armed robbery gang arrested
A gang of three suspected armed robbers has been arrested in Bulawayo following a string of violent home invasions.The suspects, Mkhaliphi Ncube alias Mlonitshwa (25) of Cowdray Park, and Give...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:27hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses bid to block sale of trust property
A Harare woman, Ms. Tariro Lebogang Mutenda, has lost her legal battle to prevent businessman Mr. Upenyu Mashangwa from selling a Borrowdale Brooke property to settle a debt of over US$1.6 million....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Bus rank rivalry turns fatal
A deadly clash between touts representing rival bus operators, Inter Africa and Stallion Cruise, erupted in Chiredzi last week, culminating in the tragic death of one tout. The victim succumbed to his...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:25hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa did not want Welshman Ncube and Tendai Biti in CCC
Political commentator Brighton Mutebuka has criticized U.S.-based opposition activist Freeman Chari for his claims that Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), un...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter
Councillors acquitted in residential stands allocation case
Seven members of the Harare City Council's Finance and Development Committee accused of illegally allocating themselves residential stands have been acquitted by Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndir...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Gweru suspends workers for booing managers
Four employees of the Gweru City Council were summoned to a disciplinary hearing on Friday after being accused of booing management and making false statements during the burial of two colleagues who ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:58hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's fuel black market returns
Illegal fuel dealers have re-emerged on the streets of Bulawayo, selling smuggled petrol and diesel in defiance of government regulations mandating ethanol blending. The illicit traders claim their fu...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 6191 | by Staff reporter
Man charged with misappropriating US$125,000
A 41-year-old man, Vhurumu Mutero, appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing allegations of misappropriating US$125,000 entrusted to him for the purchase of a vehicle and househol...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:48hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Double murder accused businessman's trial stalls again
The murder trial of former fugitive and Gweru businessman Peter Dube, accused of killing two people and attempting to kill two more in a suspected love triangle, has hit another roadblock after he exh...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 12:04hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 20 years for brutal murder of wife
A Mt Darwin man, Wellington Gwashure, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the vicious murder of his wife, Eustina Mutiwekuziva, following a domestic dispute that stemmed from his infidelity....Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:40hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Kombi daily cash targets contributing to accident
The government has raised concerns over the daily cash targets imposed by commuter bus owners, attributing them to the increasing number of road accidents in Zimbabwe.Transport and Infrastruct...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:04hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
War vets company holds AGM amid squabbles
Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic), a company wholly owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20, 2024, despite ongoing sh...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:30hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick 3 uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe has named its squad for the highly anticipated white-ball series against Pakistan, which will begin with the first ODI on November 24 in Bulawayo. The series, which includes three ODIs and th...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Replace unsafe Honda Fits with Kombis
Stakeholders within Zimbabwe's transport sector are advocating for the government to implement a budgetary support scheme aimed at encouraging small operators to exchange their unsafe, unregistered ta...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 215 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Magistrate denies bail to cops accused of bribery
Two police officers caught on video allegedly taking bribes from kombis, pirate taxis, and public service vehicles have been denied bail by Harare magistrate Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa. The officers, Serg...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Poor drainage system irks Harare residents
Residents of Harare have voiced their frustration and called for urgent action from the Harare City Council (HCC) following severe flooding in the central business district (CBD) after heavy rains on ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Bribe-taking Zimbabwean cops suspended
Two Harare-based policemen have been suspended from duty following a viral video showing them allegedly accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road, near the Mabvuku turn-off. Sergean...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:29hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Tough times for Matebeleland learners
Matebeleland North Senator Rebecca Fanuel has expressed growing concern about the safety of students in rural areas, particularly in Binga, where learners are at risk of being struck by lightning or f...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:49hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents face damage as heavy rains bring flooding
The onset of the rainy season has caused widespread damage in Bulawayo, with homes, vehicles, and properties affected by flash floods following three days of heavy downpours. The rains have overwhelme...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:27hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Flooding in Harare's CBD highlights need for improved drainage systems
Heavy rains in Harare this week led to significant flooding in parts of the Central Business District (CBD) due to blocked storm drains, creating difficulties for pedestrians and motorists navigating ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:26hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
ZESA singlehandedly destroying Zimbabwe: The shocking truth behind the power crisis
In Zimbabwe, there is a harsh reality that every citizen faces: power outages, or "load shedding," are an almost daily occurrence. Power cuts, sometimes lasting up to 18 hours, have become the...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 21:07hrs | 3633 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo councillors flag sprouting illegal bus ranks
Councillors in Bulawayo are concerned over the rise of illegal bus ranks in the city as it becomes clear that the long-awaited Egodini Mall project may not be able to accommodate all city buses. With ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Domboshava road upgrade nears completion
The Harare City Council's ongoing struggles with waste management have led to significant garbage accumulation and overflowing sewage at key public transit points, sparking health concerns among commu...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:55hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Harare City fails to cope with piles of garbage
The Harare City Council's ongoing struggles with waste management have led to significant garbage accumulation and overflowing sewage at key public transit points, sparking health concerns among commu...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:55hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Mushikashika kingpin 'Shutto' dies
Stewart Chiweshe, widely known as Shutto, a former nightclub bouncer and notorious figure behind an illegal taxi rank in Bulawayo, has tragically passed away in a car accident. The incident occurred o...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 2853 | by Staff reporter
Hwange stun Bosso to keep survival hopes alive
Hwange 4 - 3 HighlandersHwange FC delivered a sensational performance, edging out Highlanders 4-3 in a thrilling Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at a packed Colliery Stadium yesterday. Wi...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Student murdered for identifying robber
A 23-year-old Bulawayo Polytechnic student, Inobubele Mhlanga, tragically lost her life on Monday evening after being brutally stabbed by two robbers in Cowdray Park, following a mugging incident in w...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:58hrs | 1030 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver and conductor arrested for bribing cops
A kombi driver and his conductor have been arrested following a viral video that allegedly shows two police officers accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road. The two Zimbabwe Repu...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:01hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Kombi crew implicated in bribing cops
A commuter omnibus (kombi) driver and his conductor have been arrested for allegedly offering bribes to two policemen, following a viral video that showed the officers accepting cash from motorists. T...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 13:19hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Mucheke bridge under construction damaged by floods
A second key bridge under construction across the Mucheke River in Masvingo is feared to have sustained severe damage following today’s heavy floods. The bridge, being built by Masimba Construction,...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
'Bribery' cops in court
TWO police officers who went viral on social media at the weekend for allegedly receiving bribery money at Mabvuku turn-off along the Harare-Mutare Highway have appeared in court.James Chifamb...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo resumes public transport policy implementation - see the map
The City of Bulawayo has resumed its Public Transport Policy, first introduced in 2012, following delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This policy, which aims to provide safe and efficient public t...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 15:02hrs | 2680 | by Staff reporter
Minister calls for end to police chases of pirate taxis
Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Minister Anxious Masuka has urged police officers to stop pursuing unregistered "mushikashika" taxis, attributing these chases to an increas...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:14hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Traffic congestion worsens in Bulawayo CDB
Commuters and motorists in Bulawayo are increasingly frustrated by the non-functioning traffic lights at the intersection of Khami Road and Basch Street, just outside the central business district (CB...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:46hrs | 1636 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver charged with culpable homicide after horror crash
A commuter omnibus driver involved in a tragic accident on Thursday morning along the Harare-Bulawayo Road has been charged with culpable homicide. The accident, which took place near the Kuwadzana tu...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 13:15hrs | 934 | by Staff reporter
Rains cause flooding in Harare CBD
Heavy rains in Harare on Thursday have highlighted the city's ongoing drainage problems, rendering several areas of the Central Business District (CBD) impassable. Blocked drains led to extensive floo...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Someone called Chirinda declared national hero
The Zanu-PF Politburo has posthumously conferred national hero status on Jaison William Chezhira Chakaipa Chirinda, recognizing his pivotal role in the early stages of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter
Harare demolishes Mbare structures
The Harare City Council has demolished illegal structures near its Remembrance Offices in Mbare to prepare a site for the relocation of traders affected by last month's devastating fire. The site, onc...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
'Taxi rank' chaos in Bulawayo CBD
Bulawayo's city centre is facing significant disruption as kombi crews, illegal taxi operators, and inter-city buses continue to flout traffic regulations and city by-laws, particularly during peak ho...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:39hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
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