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Newborn found abandoned near Khami Prison
A newborn baby boy was discovered abandoned and concealed beneath tree branches near the Khami Prison Complex on Wednesday, 24 July, in a deeply distressing case that has sparked public concern....Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 17:54hrs | 217 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Plumtree man jailed for using stolen donkeys in brick moulding scheme
Prospects of launching a large-scale brick moulding community project using five stolen donkeys were short-lived for a Plumtree man after his arrest and conviction. Evidence Moyo (32), of Siyephi vill...Published: 25 Jul 2025 at 12:40hrs | 235 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Arrest for assault further expose man with cannabis
PLUMTREE - Instituting an arrest over assault has further exposed Mxolisi Ncube (20) of Mlotshana village in Mangwe to a 12-month imprisonment sentence for unlawful possession of weed weighing 15 gram...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 18:07hrs | 432 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Names of 17 accident victims released
The full horror of the Seke Road accident has emerged following the confirmation by police of the names of the 17 people who tragically lost their lives. The devastating collision, which occurred on 2...Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:35hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Till operator on the run after allegedly stealing US$12,000
Police have launched a manhunt for Philisani Nyathi, a till operator at N. Richards Group, who is accused of stealing US$12,000 from the company on July 15, 2025.Masvingo Provincial Police Spo...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:08hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's emergency response under scrutiny after deadly Manyame crash
Zimbabwe's road accident preparedness has come under intense scrutiny following a horrific crash on Tuesday that claimed 17 lives at Manyame River Bridge along the busy Seke Road.The fatal col...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:06hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
MP loses cash, property at shopping centre
Nomvula Mguni, the Bulawayo Metropolitan Member of Parliament, has fallen victim to theft after thieves broke into her car and stole US$600 along with several personal belongings at a popular stopover...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 09:05hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni farm dispute spills to Supreme Court
The long-running Esidakeni Farm ownership dispute has taken a fresh turn after four government-allotted beneficiaries filed an appeal at the Supreme Court, challenging a recent High Court decision whi...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 18:00hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter
JSC probe Senior magistrate over leaked corruption audio
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has begun investigations into Inyathi Senior Magistrate Samukeliswe Gumbo's leaked audio on corruption circulating on social media.According to JSC spokes...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 17:07hrs | 499 | by Paul Ndou
Police bust robbery, rape syndicates
Police have arrested six suspects linked to a string of armed robberies, rape, and murder cases committed across Harare, Mt Darwin, Mvurwi, Dotito, and Domboshava.In a statement, National Poli...Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 13:02hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Man assaulted over a SIM card
A Plumtree man, Sindiso Ndlovu, has found himself in legal trouble after allegedly assaulting another man over a missing SIM card.The case was brought before Plumtree Magistrate Mr Joshua Nemb...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:34hrs | 195 | by Edson Mapani
Police deny blocking MDC-T meeting
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have strongly denied reports that they blocked a meeting of MDC-T party members at the party's Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House headquarters. Instead, police said the...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 12:14hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Soldier assaulting wife over night out
A Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) member has been fined for assaulting his wife after accusing her of leaving him behind to go drinking at a bar.Arnold Nyoni (39) appeared before Plumtree magistr...Published: 20 Jul 2025 at 09:22hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest third suspect in $4 million Bulawayo bank robbery
Police have announced the arrest of a third suspect linked to the high-profile $4 million bank robbery that took place in Bulawayo last October, marking a significant breakthrough in the investigation...Published: 18 Jul 2025 at 21:09hrs | 1682 | by Staff reporter
Aids council focuses on street dwellers
PEOPLE living on the streets are recording a high default rate on antiretroviral treatment (ART), largely due to inconsistent access to medication and challenges in adhering to the treatment regimen, ...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 09:02hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Pedestrian killed, 2 injured in dislodged trailer incident
A pedestrian was killed while two others were seriously injured after being struck by a trailer that had detached from a commuter omnibus along Plumtree Road in Belmont, Bulawayo.Zimbabwe Repu...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:43hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans stage mini-protest
A faction of Highlanders Football Club supporters, identifying themselves as Bosso Ultras, staged a mini-protest during their team's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Green Fuel last Su...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 19:11hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers (39) bashes wife (44) for leaving him behind in the bar
A member of Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts after he assaulted his wife for leaving him behind while going to a bar.Arnold Nyoni (39) pleaded guilty to ...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:45hrs | 968 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Man (61) threatens to kill stepmom (70) over witchcraft
A 61-year-old Armson Ngwenya from Matanka village under Chief Bango has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by Plumtree magistrate, Joshua Nembaware, after being found guilty of threatening to k...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 13:44hrs | 314 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Senior magistrate blames crippling economy, supports corruption
Inyathi Senior Magistrate Samukeliswe Gumbo's leaked audio on corruption is circulating on social media.The magistrate who is reported to have offered passengers a lift was recorded blasting t...Published: 16 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 1037 | by Paul Ndou
Pirate taxis continue to wreak havoc on Zimbabwe's roads
Zimbabwe's roads remain a death trap as pirate taxis, commonly known as Mushikashika, continue to wreak havoc through reckless driving, causing chaos, traffic congestion, and endangering the lives of ...Published: 15 Jul 2025 at 08:34hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Police officers in uniform banned from betting shops
Police officers in uniform are strictly prohibited from entering betting shops or gambling in casinos in Zimbabwe, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi has ...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:58hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Congregants fight for pregnant girlfriend at church
There was drama at Zion church in Plumtree where two male congregants fought for a girl.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Thumelo Moyo (19) appeared before magistra...Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:14hrs | 1618 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police enlist Interpol in manhunt for Geza
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its search for fugitive war veteran and former Zanu-PF central committee member Blessed Geza, enlisting the assistance of Interpol and regional secur...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:45hrs | 1243 | by Staff reporter
Woman battles for life after brutal axe attack by husband
A woman from Bindura is fighting for her life in hospital after she was brutally struck on the head with an axe by her husband during a domestic dispute.Police have since launched a manhunt fo...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:37hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
2 killed in 'mysterious' explosion
Two men have died following a mysterious explosion at Kwayedza Investments Mine in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central province, in a tragic incident that occurred on Friday, July 11, 2025.According t...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:36hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man kills self after losing $500 bet on Manchester City
While millions around the world celebrated the excitement of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in America, a quiet tragedy unfolded in Kuwadzana, Harare, as Taurai Manyepo (34), a passionate football be...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:20hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Vumbunu brothers still in SA custody
The notorious Vumbunu brothers, Abraham and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu, are currently held in custody in South Africa following their arrest in connection with the massive US$4 million robbery at Ecobank t...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:19hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man arrested in Portugal
Police have confirmed the arrest of Zimbabwean businessman Tawanda Hairwadzi in Portugal on allegations of misappropriating fuel meant for a government ministry.In a statement released on Frid...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:18hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
AMH editor-in-chief appears in court
The editor-in-chief of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), Kholwani Nyathi, appeared in court on Thursday representing the media company as it faces charges of undermining the authority of President Emmerson ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 20:39hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
ZRP warns against bogus anti-corruption organisations
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning against individuals and groups claiming to represent anti-corruption bodies, amid growing concerns over unauthorized visits and communicat...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 16:14hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Abusive ex-hubby jailed
Jealousy can lead one to commit a crime if it is not managed; this was the case when Martin Maphosa assaulted his ex-wife, Ntombizodwa Moyo.Maphosa was convicted of physical abuse by Plumtree ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 13:21hrs | 712 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tenant bashes landlady
A 43-year-old Plumtree lady is in trouble after she assaulted her landlady in a domestic dispute.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Bekezela Sibanda appeared before ...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 22:02hrs | 1007 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Trevor Ncube's AMH charged for 'insulting' Mnangagwa
A week after the arrest of Zimbabwe Independent editor Faith Zaba, the Zimbabwean government has escalated its legal crackdown on independent media by charging the newspaper's parent company, Alpha Me...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 19:15hrs | 1054 | by Staff reporter
Botswana man illegally enters Zim to see prophet
A 24-year-old man from Botswana was dragged to court yesterday after he illegally entered Zimbabwe with a firearmNchidzi Mbako Tshabang was slapped with a US$300 fine by Plumtree Magistrate Jo...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | 921 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man acquitted after killing his 'possessed' mother in witchcraft row
A 47-year-old man who fatally assaulted his mother during a violent confrontation sparked by allegations of witchcraft walked free on Monday after a Bulawayo magistrate ruled that he acted in self-def...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 10:19hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Republic Police to audit food rations
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is set to conduct a thorough audit of food rations distributed to police stations nationwide following allegations that some senior officers have been abusing the sy...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:07hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
'Vumbunu brothers have been a thorn in our side'
The dramatic arrest of the notorious Vumbunu brothers, Abraham and Elijah Temayi, in South Africa has reignited public interest in the sensational US$4 million Ecobank armed robbery that stunned Bulaw...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Gory murder near church in Bulawayo
Police have launched an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 24-year-old man, Prince Ndlovu, whose body was discovered near a church in Njube suburb on Friday.The Zimbabwe Republic Polic...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 20:07hrs | 1198 | by Staff reporter
Sex starved pastors force woman to commit unlawful entry
There was drama at Plumtree magistrates courts where a domestic worker at Solusi University told the court that she committed unlawful entry offence...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 09:20hrs | 1300 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Employee blows employer's US$2,937 on hotel stay
A 26-year-old man from Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb, Mxolisi Moyo, appeared before Bulawayo Magistrate Steve Ramaboena facing charges of theft involving approximately US$2,937 from his employer. Moyo ...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 15:30hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe highway robbers jailed 144 years
Two violent highway robbers who terrorised travellers along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road have been handed a combined 144-year prison sentence following their conviction on three counts of armed robber...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 14:57hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Man tries to sell human flesh in Zimbabwe
In a disturbing and gruesome incident that has shocked the capital, a 19-year-old Harare man was arrested after he allegedly picked up a human foetus from a bin in the city centre and tried to sell it...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:29hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for possession of live ammunition
Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware has sent a 27-year-old man to prison for possessing live ammunition without a licence. ...Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 08:14hrs | 388 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man bashed for trying to fall in love with a Sangoma
A 56-year-old Plumtree man was allegedly bashed by a jealous man who accused him of trying to lure his wife into a relationship.Richard Bhekithemba filed a police report after he was assaulted...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 22:25hrs | 768 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo councillors push to ban pit bulls
A growing chorus of Bulawayo city councillors is calling for an outright ban on aggressive dog breeds, particularly Pit Bulls, as dog attacks rise and concerns mount over the proliferation of stray an...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:11hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Maminza kicked off Esidakeni farm
The government's seizure of Esidakeni farm in Matabeleland North was unlawful, the High Court in Bulawayo has ruled.Offer letters for sections of the farm given to Zanu-PF secretary Obert Mpof...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:45hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
'Unregistered pharmacies serious health threat'
A growing number of pharmacies in Bulawayo and the Matabeleland North and South provinces are reportedly operating without licenses from the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), raising ala...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:21hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Police arrests 12 in Harare car theft and robbery crackdown
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 12 suspects linked to a string of car thefts and violent robberies that have gripped Harare and surrounding suburbs in recent weeks, in a major operatio...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 18:19hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
7 executives arrested over illicit ethanol-laced brews
Police have arrested seven company executives suspected of producing and distributing illicit brews containing ethanol, which were supplied to the public and shops across the country. The Zimbabwe Rep...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:24hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
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