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Witchcraft accusations land woman in court
A CHIPINGE woman landed herself in the dock after she accused a fellow villager of possessing a snake, which she said once bit her.Loice Rumbidzai Mutema (28) of Marwendo village under Chief M...Published: 1 hr ago | 143 | by Staff reporter
Police shoot car's wheels to stop smuggler
BEITBRIDGE police on Saturday shot at a suspected smuggler who bolted into the night, abandoning a latest model Land Rover Discovery believed to have been illegally brought into the country.Th...Published: 1 hr ago | 294 | by Staff reporter
Doctors paralyse Zimbabwe hospitals
ZIMBABWE's public health delivery system ground to a halt yesterday as doctors countrywide downed tools, with the Harare-based medical professionals marching to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Munhumut...Published: 1 hr ago | 183 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: ZBC CEO granted bail
Harare magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro has granted bail to former ZBC Chief executive officer Patrick Mavhura and former director finance Benania Shumba who are jointly charged for fraud....Published: 2 hrs ago | 189 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Harare house burns with US$200 000 inside
The Zimbabwe Republic Police says a Harare house was burnt to ashes with money valued at US$200 000 inside. Posting on Twitter the ZRP account said Police are investigating circumstances surro...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1574 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tagwirei, Wadyajena square off in US$3,6m dispute
The High Court will this Thursday preside over a US$3,6 million dispute between legislator Mayor Wadyajena and business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei emanating from a botched truck hire deal. Wady...Published: 4 hrs ago | 1093 | by Staff reporter
ZBC bosses bail ruling today
HARARE magistrate Vongai Muchuchuti-Guwuriro yesterday said she would today make her bail ruling on two Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation bosses, Patrick Mavhura and Benania Shumba, who stand accused ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 241 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers bemoan dearth of human rights in ZImbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has expressed concern over the continued violation of citizens' rights in the country.In a statement to mark International Day of Democracy which w...Published: 4 hrs ago | 211 | by Staff reporter
Zacc pounces on EcoCash agents
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has instituted a major probe into the operations of the country's EcoCash agents who are being accused of fleecing citizens of their money.Zacc s...Published: 4 hrs ago | 622 | by Staff reporter
High Court judges slate prosecutors
BULAWAYO High Court judges yesterday lambasted prosecutors from the lower courts, saying they lacked enthusiasm and determination in their approach to legal matters resulting in wrongly convicted pers...Published: 4 hrs ago | 119 | by Staff reporter
Woman dies from abortion
A married woman from Hwange died in hospital from excessive bleeding after she allegedly aborted a 10-week old pregnancy at her matrimonial home, police confirmed. Police were told that Beauty...Published: 4 hrs ago | 421 | by Staff reporter
18 more counts for ex-ZBC bosses
FORMER Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) chief executive Patrick Mavhura and ex-head finance, administration and human resources manager Benenia Shumba are likely to be charged with 18 more case...Published: 4 hrs ago | 176 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's ex-top aide sweats for bail
Former principal director of State Residences in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Douglas Tapfuma's bid for freedom hit a brick wall yesterday after Harare Provincial magistrate Mr Hosea Mujay...Published: 4 hrs ago | 107 | by Staff reporter
Road accident 5 kills, 25 injured
At least five people were killed, while 25 others were seriously injured on Sunday when a Mitsubishi lorry they were travelling on veered of the road and overturned several times at the 54-kilom...Published: 4 hrs ago | 221 | by Staff reporter
'Abducted' doctor left home intentionally, hospital memo reveals
Missing Harare doctor Peter Magombeyi bade his house-mate farewell and told him to lock up the door since he was going for an all-night prayer, an internal hospital memo has exposed. According...Published: 4 hrs ago | 662 | by Staff reporter
Doctors confront Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe's public health delivery system ground to a halt yesterday as doctors countrywide downed tools, with the Harare-based medical professionals marching to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Munhumut...Published: 4 hrs ago | 369 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to kick out Mnangagwa?
Recuperating Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is reportedly going to use the country's dreaded Joint Operations Command (JOC), to forcefully kick out President Emmerson Mnangagwa from...Published: 11 hrs ago | 13315 | by Mary-Kate Kahari/Malvin Motsi
Chamisa, diplomats crank up pressure on Mnangagwa
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Nelson Chamisa on Monday pointed an accusing finger at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime following the abduction of the doctors' union president....Published: 11 hrs ago | 1619 | by ZimLive
Striking doctors blocked from confronting Mnangagwa
Striking Zimbabwean doctors in Harare were Monday blocked within just a hundred mitres from marching to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Munhumutapa offices amid fears for the State leader's security....Published: 11 hrs ago | 592 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa's minister condemns doc's 'abduction'
THE Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Obadiah Moyo, has condemned the alleged abduction of Harare Central Hospital medical practitioner, Dr Peter Magombeyi, saying he has since engaged State secur...Published: 11 hrs ago | 297 | by Staff reporter
CIO rubbishes connection to missing doctor's case
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) yesterday told the High Court that there was no connection between the two security institutions and the alleged abductio...Published: 11 hrs ago | 608 | by Staff reporter
Man torches ex-lover's hut
A LUPANE villager has been slapped with a 10-year jail term for torching a hut in which his ex-girlfriend was sleeping with two minors.Silandulo Tshuma (38) was convicted of attempted murder b...Published: 11 hrs ago | 176 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC to roll out more demos
THE Nelson Chamisa-led opposition MDC is priming its membership for another wave of demonstrations to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to urgently address the country's deteriorating so...Published: 11 hrs ago | 440 | by Staff reporter
Two die in mine blast
TWO Kadoma illegal gold miners died last week while four others were injured one of them is in critical condition at Concession hospital after an explosive went off while they were in a disused shaft ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 401 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Truck crashes into State House
A delivery truck hit two cars before ramming into and destroying the Zimbabwe State House pre cast wall in Harare on Monday.The incident which occurred in the afternoon resulted in authorities...Published: 15 hrs ago | 4036 | by Staff Reporter
Government fears 3rd force in abduction of citizens
The government says it fears there is a third hand involved in the abduction of citiznes in the country which has become rampant in the past weeks. Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwan...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 07:48hrs | 6019 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ramaphosa's 'dodgy donator' 'already dead' at time of crash - report
A private pathology report has reportedly revealed that former Bosasa boss Gavin Watson was already dead before he crashed his company car into a concrete pillar at the OR Tambo International Airport ...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 5519 | by Staff reporter
Political hand behind Malema charges
The case of common assault against EFF leader Julius Malema and party national spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi is "ready for trial" and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamil...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 07:07hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter
Police probe doctor's 'abduction'
POLICE have launched investigations into the alleged abduction of the acting president of the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors' Association (ZHDA), Dr Peter Magombeyi by three unidentified armed men in Harar...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 06:49hrs | 1339 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's death breathes life into sleepy Zvimba
TWO young women, flanking a middle-aged man who appears to enjoy every moment of it, stagger in a beer gut along the short road which branches off the smooth highway connecting Harare and Murombedzi g...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 21:48hrs | 4569 | by Staff reporter
Sympathy for the devil
The sham solidarity with Mugabe shown by African leaders at his funeral is in sharp contrast to the enlightened attitude taken by the African Union over the plight of African refugees and migrants str...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 21:40hrs | 1328 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
City women face sex abuse in Zupco buses
When Zimbabwe's government started running a bus system earlier this year with fares on average one-third lower than those of private bus companies, Thandekile Gama was excited.The 33-year-old...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 08:03hrs | 7584 | by Thompson Reuters Foundation
Striking doctors dig in
Doctors have refused to return to work after the government increased their allowances by a paltry $360.The junior doctors went on strike a fortnight ago after the government announced that it...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 08:02hrs | 2086 | by Staff reporter
Jealous hubby kills neighbour
A 42-year-old man from Silobela has been arrested for killing his neighbour after he found him seated with his wife.Shine Sibanda is expected to appear in court tomorrow to face murder charges...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 08:01hrs | 2317 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's police refuse to charge Mutodi with hate crimes
Police in Bulawayo have refused to charge Information deputy minister Energy Mutodi with hate crimes after the Zanu-PF politician declared on social media that Ndebeles are refugees in Zimbabwe....Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 08:01hrs | 1552 | by Staff reporter
Cop jailed for shooting suspect
A police officer was last week sentenced to an effective six years in jail for shooting a suspect on the leg.The man, whose leg has since been amputated, is facing attempted murder charges....Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:57hrs | 891 | by Stafg reporter
Concern over sharp increase in armed robbery cases
POLICE in Midlands have expressed concern over a sharp increase in cases of armed robbery in the province.In an interview, Midlands police spokesperson, Inspector Joel Goko said the cases of p...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:51hrs | 302 | by Staff reportetr
The 'Zimbabwean' mogul in SA police's crosshairs
A BMW M4 Convertible has a base price of US$77 000 while a G63 G Wagon costs as much as US$149 000. A Ranger Rover SVR goes for US$113 000 while the potent 503-horsepower Mercedes Benz AMG C63 S Sedan...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:48hrs | 10366 | by Staff reporter
A too-comfortable end for Mugabe
"Peace has come to Zimbabwe/Third World's right on the one/Now's the time for celebration/ ‘Cause we've only just begun." So sings Stevie Wonder in Master Blaster, his 1980 hit single. And he wasn't...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:43hrs | 289 | by Jason L Riley
Mugabe's last drive in Harare
IT is 5:30pm in the city centre of Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, and the sun is setting to mark the end of yet another day in a country that is experiencing economic and political turmoil.Two ho...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 12:59hrs | 999 | by Tapiwa Zivira
Mugabe's death, an omission of justice
It is with profound grief and sadness to learn that RG. Mugabe, the first prime minister and indeed the first executive president of the independent Zimbabwe passed away in Singapore on Friday t...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 12:56hrs | 251 | by Andrea Sibanda -MLF SG
Xenophobia dishonour Pan Africanism ideology
Few weeks ago winds of xenophobia started blowing, leading to loss of life, destruction of property and causing some severe wounds. This time around xenophobia erupted in Gauteng province which is the...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 12:54hrs | 228 | by Matora Hupile
Police officers in trouble for fraudulent cattle clearances
Two Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers stationed at Masvingo Rural Police station are in hot soup after they were implicated in the falsification of information on livestock clearance forms....Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:35hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Ex-fighter sheds light on Mugabe's escape to Mozambique
Robert Gabriel Mugabe's life epitomises a journey well travelled, with cumulative substance offering new horizons where outspokenness made and indeed earned him the coveted place of being the darling ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:33hrs | 880 | by Staff reporter
Cop brings wife, boss infidelity pictures to court
A POLICE officer from Bulawayo, who brought pictures to court to prove that his superior was having an affair with his wife, got the shock of his life when his boss said it was mistaken identity as th...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:19hrs | 2559 | by Staff reporter
Man killed trying to stop a fight
A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Inyathi died on the spot after he was stabbed on the neck with an okapi knife while trying to stop a fight, police confirmed. Acting Matabeleland North provincial police...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:15hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
'Robber' tries to commit suicide at police station
A SUSPECTED armed robber who allegedly tried to escape through a window at Pumula Police Station in Bulawayo has told a court how he threw himself at the window to commit suicide. The suspect ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:14hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
5 Chief Ndiweni supporters acquitted
FIVE Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activists who were arrested for allegedly dancing and singing derogatory songs with tribal connotations outside the Bulawayo High Court while celebrating the releas...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:14hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for attempting to kill ex-wife
AN estranged Lupane man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail after he attempted to kill his ex-wife and two minors by burning them in a hut. Silandulo Tshuma (38) of Sibangani 1 Village proc...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:12hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
SRC in another own goal against Zifa
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) is facing another prospect of an own goal against Zifa following revelations that the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commercial Crimes Division has found no case a...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:08hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
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