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Rapist jumps into sewer pond to escape angry mob
A 20-YEAR-OLD MAN from Bulawayo waded through a pond of raw sewage in a bid to escape an angry mob after he was caught red handed trying to rape a 60 year-old woman.Thabani Ncube of Entumbane ...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 21:31hrs | 1385 | by Staff reporter
Police sniffer dogs track down 'rapist'
POLICE sniffer dogs led to the identification of a suspect who allegedly raped a woman in Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb before escaping from the crime scene. The incident occurred on Saturday...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 08:13hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
A woman is raped daily in Bulawayo
ABOUT 30 women are raped in Bulawayo every month, statistics that have prompted police to issue an alert over the development and release rape hotspots around the city.Acting Bulawayo spokespe...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:24hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
MDC trashes Midlands peace committee
THE MDC has trashed the Midlands provincial peace committee set by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) chairperson, Justice Selo Nare, in Gweru on Friday, saying it was not inclusi...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:07hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
Rapist prays for fainted victim
A MAN from Bulawayo raped a 45-year-old woman until she fainted, prayed for her and raped her again when she regained consciousness.Haston Phiri (37) of no fixed abode was sentenced to 15 year...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 22:55hrs | 1262 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti: Infant trapped in adult body?
Those familiar with former Finance minister Tendai Biti’s track record were not exactly surprised by his latest outburst against current Treasury boss Mthuli Ncube.It seems insults come as s...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:04hrs | 6994 | by Conway Tutani
The Marriage Bill of 2017 - A personal reflection on why it will not fly!
I am sure most people have read the proposed Marriages Bill of 2017, which seeks to repeal and replace the existing Marriage Act (Chapter 5:11) & the Customary Marriages Act (Chapter 5:01). ...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 12:06hrs | 1933 | by Pastor Tomson Dube
Zimbabwe doctors, nurses strike in 14 days
Doctors and nurses have issued a 14-day notice to go on strike, saying health workers have had enough of austerity measures.Finance minister Mthuli Ncube last year introduced austerity measure...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 12:31hrs | 4449 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for raping stepdaughter
A 41-YEAR-OLD Bindura rapist was slapped with a 36 year jail term for raping his 10-year-old step daughter by a Bindura magistrate yesterday. The man from Mupandawana village under chief Musan...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:02hrs | 828 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Abductions and torture on the rise
The MDC condemns in the strongest terms the abduction and brutalising of ARTUZ leader, Obert Masaraure by suspected state security operatives.A State which perpetrates violence on men and wome...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:39hrs | 1123 | by Jacob Mafume
Rape is social terrorism, stop rape
The desire to rape and at times commit murder is nurtured and not natured. What is so amusing and exciting in fighting to subdue and violate someone who does not love nor like you. Cases of ra...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 21:21hrs | 482 | by Thomas Murisa
Serial 'rapist' arrested
A SUSPECTED serial rapist who had terrorised women in Bulawayo's Harrisvale suburb has been arrested. Innocent Goredema (43) of Mzilikazi suburb allegedly raped a woman in the suburb on Thursd...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:50hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
Dedication to Cde Dabengwa
To Cde DD, my hero.Now that you have decided to take a bow and rest, I hope you will choose to lie next to your family, friends and comrades right among the people you sacrificed your yo...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:01hrs | 452 | by Iphithule Thembani KaMaphosa
Rapists, armed robbers terrorise Mashonaland
POLICE in Mashonaland Central are investigating four cases of armed robbery, which occurred in Bindura, Glendale and Guruve.In a statement last night, national police spokesperson Assistant Co...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:55hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
May Day message: Restating our commitment to the struggles of the working people
The MDC is headed to Buhera to celebrate the life of a veteran Unionist, the face of the struggles of the working people of Zimbabwe. Dr Morgan Tsvangirai, the founding father of the party did battle,...Published: 01 May 2019 at 11:15hrs | 461 | by Jacob Mafume
Serial rapist in court over 5 counts of rape, robbery
A 37-YEAR-OLD suspected Harare serial rapist, who pounced on several unsuspecting female vendors, appeared in court yesterday.Farai Denga, who is of no fixed abode, would allegedly approach th...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:31hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Serial rapist arrested
Police have arrested a 36-year-old man in the Southerton industrial area of Harare in connection with a spate of rape and robbery cases which occurred between November 2018 and April 2019 targeting wo...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:56hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Men rape daughters in bizarre rituals
DISTURBING reports have surfaced from some remote parts of Mbire district in Mashonaland Central where some fathers are allegedly raping their daughters and forcing them into incestuous relationships ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa goes after Kembo Mohadi again
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has attacked Vice President Retired Kembo Dugish Campbell Mohadi after the later was accused of attempting to kill his wife Senator Tambudzani Mohadi.M...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 10:30hrs | 7441 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Rapist robber' seeks bail pending trial
A BULAWAYO man who allegedly raped his neighbour who is twice his age until she passed out and robbed her of a handbag containing money and a cellphone, has approached the High Court seeking bail pend...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 06:37hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Decriminalising AIDS spreaders Is brutal and an assault to humanity
In 1996 the then Zimbabwe's Minister of Justice Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa oversaw the proposed legislation which makes it a criminal offence for a person who knows that he or she is infected with HI...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 14:40hrs | 1586 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket
It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. Genera...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 8385 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Government launches Bulawayo Cosmetology Hub
THE Government has officially opened a Cosmetology Hub in Bulawayo to create a necessary environment for youth participation in the mainstream economy for inclusive growth.The Hub, which was c...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:42hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
The disconnect in electoral democracy
Every four years the world is drawn to watch in awe as the United States chooses their next president, even to the point of fanatically following the bi-partisan primary election races, prominent of w...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:06hrs | 179 | by Reason Wafawarova
Ekusileni Medical Centre staff recruitment begins
Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI), an Indian investor identified by the Government to open Ekusileni Medical Centre, has started recruiting staff in preparation for the re-opening of the hospital. ...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Social media killing our self-esteem
WHETHER we want to believe it or not, the media plays a big role in our lives. It includes magazines, adverts, and now social media as well. Even if you manage to avoid all of these things you are sti...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 09:01hrs | 238 | by Rutendo Chidawanyika
MDC Alliance told to stop tarnishing Zimbabwe's image
THE MDC Alliance should stop tarnishing the image of the country and call for the removal of sanctions if they love Zimbabwe and have the people's interest at heart, Deputy Minister of Defence and War...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 06:46hrs | 819 | by Staff reporter
Woman fights off second-time 'rapist'
A 25-YEAR-OLD woman from Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo allegedly fought off and bit an alleged rapist who was targeting her for the second time, police confirmed yesterday. Bulawayo police spok...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:13hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Kamambo ready to work with Banda
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo insists that he does not hold any personal differences with his suspended deputy Gift Banda and is ready to work with him once he is cleared by the association's discipli...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 13:24hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Kereke, prison bosses embroiled in chicken scandal
Three senior Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officers have been arrested on charges of engaging in a chicken project with jailed rapist and former senior Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe offi...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:03hrs | 1765 | by Staff reporter
Menstrual cycle saves woman from rape
A 23-year-old woman from Lobernvale suburb in the Rangemore area of Bulawayo will forever be grateful to Mother Nature for perfectly timing her menstrual cycle, which literally kicked in before she co...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:36hrs | 3827 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prophets under spotlight
The shocking video of a popular South African pastor, Alph Lukau, ostensibly bringing a "dead" Zimbabwean man back to life during a church service in Johannesburg, has reignited intense debate about t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:26hrs | 1390 | by Staff reporter
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums, healers, kings and queens. While Christianity remains as that or those institutions preaching, teaching and prophesying...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:50hrs | 3703 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Zimbabwe's business people must actively consider running for Parliament,
Zimbabwe's business people must actively consider running for Parliament, a former United Nations under-secretary general has said, adding it would be their only path to influence public policy as the...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:13hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter
The Dialogue
The so called dialogue facilitation meeting called by Mnangagwa this week is not going to help at all because people that attended that meeting cannot by any means possible influence a progressive pol...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 20:14hrs | 969 | by Clement Moyo
ZAPU Presidency Appalled by the violence and brutality
The Presidency of ZAPU unreservedly condemns the violence that has been going on in our country. It is an unacceptable abomination. We are dumfounded by the childish finger pointing and scapegoating. ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:26hrs | 988 | by Mkhululi Zulu, ZAPU Presidential Spokesperson
Married woman follows rapist for more sex
In a stranger than fiction case, a 22-year-old Featherstone woman last week asked Chivhu Magistrates Court to withdraw two counts of rape against a man who raped her, claiming that they were now in lo...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 16:02hrs | 4465 | by Staff reporter
Life After Divorce - When Is A Perfect Time To Start A New Relationship?
The Emotional Turmoil After a divorce, do not enter any new relationship quickly. You need to give it some time to fully regain yourself before thinking of starting all over again...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 13:39hrs | 1505 | by Staff Reporter
Suspected rapist freed after police bungle
The trial of a suspected Chikombedzi serial rapist failed to take off at Chiredzi Provincial Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after bungling by the investigating officers led to the accused walking free....Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:49hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Honesty will pull Mnangagwa's govt out of mess
All along, the whole country had thought that the problems bedevilling the health services sector would remain confined to that sector alone.Everyone had hoped - against hope though - that the...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 13:00hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 30 years for raping step-daughter
A 32-YEAR-OLD Silobela man was yesterday sentenced to 60 years in jail for raping his 13-year-old step-daughter on four occasions.The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the vi...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:31hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa Saga: A different perspective
In your response to Human Rights Watch's Ken Roth in the context of the unedifying Dewa-Masiyiwa episode that opened our new year, you say:"Consider, Mr Roth, that it is possible that we Z...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 12:15hrs | 3999 | by Tawandah Mutasa
'Rapist' Gumbura hires Madhuku
JAILED cleric Robert Martin Gumbura and eight fellow inmates have hired top Harare lawyer Lovemore Madhuku to defend them in a case in which they are being accused of masterminding a foiled jailbreak ...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 16:53hrs | 1433 | by NewZimbabwe.com
Matemadanda berates war vets who demonstrated against him
WAR Veterans deputy minister Victor Matemadanda has berated some former fighters who challenged his liberation war credentials, saying he cannot be vetted in the streets.Matemadanda was reacti...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 07:05hrs | 2017 | by Staff reporter
Fidelis Fengu opens up
Disability activist and businessman Fidelis Fengu has for the first time opened up about his disability explaining how it all started. Fengu has in the past been linked to several Zanu PF...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:23hrs | 2447 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Thieving cop and rapist traditional healer escape from jail
A COP who allegedly broke into colleagues' houses and stole assortment of goods and a self-proclaimed inyanga who was recently jailed for rape, have escaped from Hwange Prison. Maxwell Musarir...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 07:44hrs | 944 | by Staff Reporter
Marginalisation and wanton killing of Matabeles will cause civil unrest in Zimbabwe
MLO Supreme Council not only welcomes but highly commends two brave and factual statements by Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi and Chief Sinqobile Mabhena of Esigodini. There is no better way of tel...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 14:06hrs | 1104 | by Israel Dube
'Rapist' drops phone at crime scene
A 34-year-old gold panner from Shurugwi left his cellphone after allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl who lives at the same house with him. Appearing before Gweru Regional Magistrate Mrs Phathe...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:30hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
Pupil's letter to school exposes rapist cousin
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD girl from Victoria Falls has caused the arrest of her cousin who allegedly raped her sometime last year by writing a letter to the school head demanding justice after her parents alle...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:04hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe must be laughing as military junta fails & falls apart
When they violently seized political power through a military coup, it was as if they were saying to former President Robert Mugabe, we want you to live and see how things are done as far as running&n...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 07:39hrs | 15381 | by Israel Dube
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