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Workers, management clash over Ngamo Safaris takeover
Employees at Ngamo Safaris in Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, are protesting a controversial decision by management to lease the safari camp to a new investor without following the proper tender proce...Published: 12 hrs ago | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF members label police liars
There was drama at the Gweru Magistrates Court yesterday where Zanu-PF witnesses are testifying in the case in which Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members are facing charges of malicious damage ...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
5 arrested for spate of robberies
POLICE in Gweru have arrested five suspects that had been terrorising residents through armed robbery, and unlawful entry and theft cases.The five, according to the Midlands provincial police ...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Prominent businessman jailed 10 years for stock theft
A PROMINENT Gweru-based businessman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of stock theft.Appearing before Gweru magistrate Mr Langton Ndokera facing one count of stock...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:28hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer in court for using forged conversion certificate
A lawyer has appeared in court, facing allegations of fraudulently obtaining a certificate of conversion for his foreign law degree in order to practice in Zimbabwe, despite having only passed two out...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Alleged cop drug mule acquitted
A police officer stationed at Buchwa in the Midlands province was acquitted on Friday of allegations that he conspired with drug syndicates to collect drugs from India while he was on leave.Ha...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF flexes muscles
CHILDREN of primary school going age stood along the almost 50km long dusty Lalapanzi to Shurugwi dirt road, waving in awe and excitement at hundreds of buses carrying thousands Zanu-PF supporters to ...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani pipeline excites villagers
THE Gwayi-Shangani pipeline is set to transform the lives of thousands of people in six districts in the Matabeleland North Province as well as benefit Bulawayo and Matabeleland South immensely as the...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shangani dam a fulfilment of Dr Nkomo's dream
"NKOMO made Freeman" was the bold headline in the Chronicle edition of Friday 28 February 1992, with the accompanying sub-heading; "Vice President tasked to make the Zambezi project a success."...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
One dies in car crash
One person died on the spot after a Toyota Mark X she was travelling in was hit by a Securico Nissan vehicle today at Vignia farm, Glendale.Mazowe ward 18 councillor Canaan Malingamoyo confirm...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 18:04hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gweru dams at full capacity
THE water levels at Gweru City Council's four supply dams are at full capacity following heavy rains that pounded most parts of the midlands province in the last few weeks.In a statement yeste...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 20:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Delma Lupepe leaves Zimpapers
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has praised outgoing board members of listed diversified media group Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited. Board chair...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora, Mudzuri gang up against Chamisa?
As the MDC-Alliance heats up for electoral congress, party vice president Elias Mudzuri and Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora are allegedly secretly working with the party leadership in Masvingo to r...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 die in separate road accidents
Two people died in separate road accidents that occurred in Madziwa and Rusape at the weekend.One person died, while four others were injured when a Mazda pick-up truck they were travelling in...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
60 more in court for public violence
SIXTY more people have appeared in court for taking part in protests that saw property destroyed in Harare, especially on Monday and Tuesday. Marrian Vhurandi (39), Shadreck Sasamba (37), Morr...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dead fish sparks health scare in Gweru
TONNES of fish have died at Gweru's Anchor Yeast Dam - popularly known as Ngamo - from suspected contamination, with residents selling the fish to unsuspecting members of the public and raising fears ...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Getbucks profit jumps 25% in H1
GetBucks, a deposit-taking microfinance institution listed on the Zimbabwe Exchange, has reported a 25% growth in profit after tax in the first six months of the year, buoyed by a reduction in operati...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
I have not resigned: Gumbi breaks silence
Controversial MDC T Masvingo provincial chairman, James Chafungamoyo Gumbi who allegedly resigned recently has dismissed reports that he has resigned from the party position in the face of mounting co...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 11:41hrs | 1 | by A Mhlongo
Man kills son in row over $68
Police in Gweru have arrested a 78-year-old man from Ngamo area on the outskirts of Gweru after he allegedly murdered his son in cold blood and forced his wife to assist him bury the body in a shallow...Published: 22 May 2018 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
4 women gang-rape man
A Harare man was reportedly abducted by four women before they took turns to rape him at an unknown location in Rusape, a court heard.The victim (name withheld) had been offered transport in t...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 15:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lumumba 'steals' $8,000 at Mugabe Airport
CONTROVERSIAL political activist Acie Lumumba, real name Lumumba William Mutumanje, appeared in court on allegations of stealing $8,000 at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport last month...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 04:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lumumba in court over $8 000 theft
FORMER Zanu-PF youth leader, William Gerald Lumumba Mutumanja, appeared at Harare Magistrates' Court on Saturday facing allegations of stealing $8 000 in a botched currency trading deal.Mutuma...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland North - Phase 2 Voter Registration Centres
Constituency Ward Registration CentreLupane East 10 Lupaka Primary SchoolLupane East 10 Matshakayile Primary SchoolLupane East 10 Khatshana Primary SchoolLupane East 10 Janjanja - ...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Cop in trouble over bribe
The officer-in-charge for boards at Police General Headquarters is now jointly charged with a female subordinate who allegedly gave him a $125 bribe to facilitate her transfer to the force's traffic d...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 01:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop rapes teen, forces her to abort
A police officer allegedly raped and impregnated a 15-year-old girl from his neighbourhood before forcing her to abort, a Harare court heard on Saturday.Aaron Gudo, 37, was remanded in custody...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
NRZ asset register in shambles
THE rundown National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is sitting on countrywide real estate estimated to be worth more than $150 million, with the potential to raise at least $5 million in rentals monthly....Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 10:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
4 jailed over exam fraud
A Glen Forest Development Centre deputy headmaster conspired with two teachers to have one of them write this year's Ordinary Level Mathematics Paper 2 on behalf of a candidate. Glen Forest Develo...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 05:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Sten Zvorwadza has case to answer'
HARARE - The State yesterday argued that National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe leader, Sten Zvorwadza, has a case to answer on allegations of disorderly conduct emanating from a January 2013 incident....Published: 10 Nov 2016 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man, 3 donkeys killed by lightning
A MAN and three donkeys died after they were struck by lightning in two incidents in Matabeleland North.A bolt of lightning fatally struck Charles Maponda (32) of Nyamandlovu in Umguza Distric...Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 07:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe police disguise as protesters'
Police are disguising themselves as rioters during demonstrations, taking pictures and pouncing on unsuspecting protesters, a court heard yesterday.This was revealed during the bail hearin...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe Road sign vandal arrested
A Harare City Council employee, who allegedly vandalised Robert Mugabe Road signage during violent demonstrations organised by the opposition MDC-T a fortnight ago, yesterday appeared in court charged...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 06:41hrs | | by Fungai Lupande
Prof Jonathan Moyo donates computers
THE Member of Parliament for Tsholotsho North, Professor Jonathan Moyo, who is also the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development has donated 35 computers to seven ...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:20hrs | | by Dumisani Sibanda
Man survives buffalo attack
A MAN survived a buffalo attack while herding cattle after about 50 buffalo strayed from the Hwange National Park due to the destruction of the animal sanctuary's perimeter fence.Qhaba Thebe, ...Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 05:36hrs | 2 | by Whinsley Masara
Cameraperson Manhandled in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Cameraperson, Vivan Bangamo was attacked and injured on her wrist by Dynamos Football coach, Jorge Paulo Silva at the club’s training grounds on T...Published: 09 Mar 2016 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
ZUJ commemorate Women's International day
The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists, ZUJ, has said it joins the International Community in commemorating International Women’s Day which falls on 8 March."As we celebrate the achievements of w...Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 11:57hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZBC cameraman complains of wrist pain after being manhandled by Dynamos Football Club coach
A ZBC cameraperson, Vivian Bangamo has complained of a painful wrist after being manhandled by Dynamos Football Club coach Jorge Paulo Silva, the Union has learnt.She was in the company of jou...Published: 29 Feb 2016 at 06:23hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Jumpsuit got in my bag miraculously,' says thieving model
Black Opal Face of Zimbabwe second princess Mercy Kamanura has told the court that the jumpsuit worth $40 she is accused of stealing from an Edgars store in Harare entered her handbag miraculously. ...Published: 28 Sep 2015 at 06:27hrs | | by Court Reporter
Amalima unit Tsholotsho villagers to preach peace
Ngamo Peace club in Tsholotsho North, Ward 3 has utilised collaborative neutral platforms, commonly known as *amalima or nhimbes* to preach the message of peace in their communities.Heal Zimba...Published: 23 Aug 2015 at 09:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe is a Mafia ruler
President Robert Mugabe is running the country like a Mafia state and should step down, MDC- T Bulawayo youth assembly has said.The youth wing said Mugabe is administering the country w...Published: 16 Jun 2015 at 12:00hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
Man soils self at court
A MBARE man soiled himself at the Harare Magistrates' Court where he had been taken on charges of stealing a cellphone and cash on Monday. Fungai Mupatsi, 30, was being vette...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 10:32hrs | | by Munyarada Doma
Complainant humiliated by sex claims
A MAN accused of theft of trust property claims his incarceration was because he had ended his affair with the complainant.David Mukwakwami, 24, added that while his former girlfriend, Verna D...Published: 09 Feb 2015 at 09:19hrs | | by Munyaradzi Doma
Everything Grace Mugabe touches turns to maggots
Surpassing all its audacity so far, the Zimbabwean Dictator Family, which is holidaying in Singapore, has instructed the Governor of Mashonaland West, Martin Dinha, to confirm that Grace Mugabe has gr...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 22:33hrs | | by Makusha Mugabe
Man stabs mother-in-law to death
NGAMO villagers in Tsholotsho were on Tuesday left in a state of shock when Thokozani Ndebele from the Siwela area in Ward 3 stabbed his mother-in-law Siphathisiwe Masuku to death in a seemingly prem...Published: 02 Jun 2014 at 07:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Five poachers jailed
FIVE villagers were last week jailed for periods ranging from four to 14 years each, for illegal possession of cyanide and poaching 10 elephants in Ngamo Safaris in Lupane. Hwange provincial m...Published: 24 Nov 2013 at 19:17hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Ex-cop sentenced over cyanide poisoning of elephants
THE former police officer from Jotsholo in Lupane District who poisoned 23 elephants to death with cyanide, working in cahoots with five villagers, was yesterday slapped with a four year...Published: 18 Nov 2013 at 16:02hrs | 2 | by Ndou Paul
Cop arrested for cyanide poisoning of jumbos and $1million ivory
A former police officer from Jotsholo in Lupane District has been arrested for allegedly poisoning and killing 23 elephants with cyanide and being found in possession of jumbo tusks.The forme...Published: 15 Nov 2013 at 14:35hrs | 2 | by Ndou Paul
2013 Castle Premiership men of shame
HARARE - The curtain falls down on the 2013 Castle Premiership in a fortnight time and on November 23 this season's Soccer Star of the Year finalists will be announce.While pundits will ...Published: 10 Nov 2013 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo firms in court for selling cyanide
Court ReporterTWO Bulawayo companies have been dragged to court for illegally dealing in cyanide, as investigations to establish the origins of the chemical that was allegedly used to poison a...Published: 24 Oct 2013 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Elephant death toll reaches 95
FIVE more elephant carcasses, suspected to have been poisoned with cyanide have been discovered at Ngamo Forest, an area in Lupane adjacent to the Hwange National Park.The carcasses bring to ...Published: 03 Oct 2013 at 17:16hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League resumes
EXCITING matches are on the cards this afternoon when the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League resumes after a three-week sabbatical.Four fixtures are lined up for today with the remaining four...Published: 14 Aug 2013 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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