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Death at Harare pool party
Police in Highlands, Harare, have launched a manhunt for two male suspects in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man, Wayne Kudakwashe Gamble, whose body was found floating in a swimming pool....Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:16hrs | 1232 | by Staff reporter
Woman in court for poisoning pupils
A 37-year-old woman from Zvimba, Paidamoyo Makayi, appeared in Chinhoyi Magistrates Court on Saturday for allegedly attempting to poison her daughter's schoolmates. Makayi, who is from Murombe...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violent crime rocks Gwanda
VIOLENT crime that includes robbery, kidnapping and rape is haunting villagers residing at resettlement areas of Gwanda in Matabeleland South.A villager, Jeremiah Zitha from ward 2 in Nyandeni...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings over driving learners
Two weeks ago, a tragic incident shook Harare when Ashley Musendekwa, an Upper Sixth student and deputy head boy of St George's College, lost his life in a devastating car accident on Harare Drive in ...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
What happened to the revolutionary spirit in today's Zimbabwe youths?
For a very long time, whenever I see the world-famous picture of the lifeless Hector Pieterson, being carried by a crying fellow schoolmate, my heart bleeds.It reminds me of the fearless revol...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Black people can conquer world if only we stopped moping over colonialism and racism!
So, now both the British Prime Minister and Scottish First Minister are of Indian descent.Rushi Sunak and Humza Yousaf were elected leaders of their respective parties and nations – the Brit...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 10:39hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa sought Magaisa's support after coup?
Chiwenga chases Schroeder's record - The Lord of RingsZIMBABWEAN Vice-President retired General Constantino Chiwenga seems to be chasing former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's record in seri...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's former schoolmates in their late 80s share memories
TO outsiders, perhaps Mapanzure in Zvishavane in the Midlands province is just a name of a random cluster of villages located along the mineral-rich Great Dyke. Chrome, diamonds, platinum and ...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 09:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nhlanhla Lux exposed - The disturbing picture behind the masks of the man heading Operation Dudula
Nhlanhla "Lux" Mohlauhi (also Dlamini) has been churning up anti-foreigner sentiment and bursting into people's homes like a vigilante, instilling fear and panic in refugee and immigrant communities....Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 10:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
DCC Chair brutally assaults minor over a school girl
A 17-year old Madziwa boy was allegedly brutally assaulted by ZANU PF Shamva Distirict Coodinating Chairman over a school girl (form 3) last Wednesday....Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 17:08hrs | 1 | by Lloyd Rabaya/Simbarashe Sithole
What's makes some people believe they're presidential material, when they clearly aren't?
Who can ever forget those dreamy days, when we used to be asked by our parents and teachers what we wanted to be when we grew up?I remember those days like they were yesterday, since they were...Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 11:43hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe isn't any different - even at school we had those who celebrated failure!
I am sure we all remember those school days - with all the craziness of youth.Surely, who can forget those ever-present mind boggling scenes of pupils who would helplessly weep in agony, after...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 17:29hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dembare switches off ZPC Kariba
Dynamos 10 ZPC KaribaIF the destruction of Yadah was a display of the beauty of their side, this was an exhibition of the beast they have, in their locker.Once again, Dynamos bagged maximu...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parents need to raise up community-building driven children, as purposeless and idle kids likely to fall into crime and drugs
It is not everyday that a Zimbabwean wakes up to some uplifting and inspiring news - what with the continual eerie presence of a very dark cloud hanging over the nation, brought about by a government ...Published: 30 May 2021 at 14:26hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The most popular sport in the world
Sport is an important element of union between all peoples of the world. When you speak different languages, have different habits or when you are thousands of miles away from home, you just need to g...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 09:06hrs | 6 | by Staff Writer
Former schoolmates revive imbube group
After taking a sabbatical for nearly 14 years, imbube ensemble Ontaba Kayikhonjwa have come together and reestablished their acapella group.The six men ensemble was founded by former school ma...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Indeed, let's tell our own true African story, including the brutality we have suffered under our 'liberators'
It was with great delight and jubilation when I learnt about the establishment of an African museum, that would tell the true African story, from the perspective of Africans themselves - as that would...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 16:51hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lady teacher in trouble for abusing pupil
A HARARE lady teacher is in trouble for allegedly "verbally and physically" tormenting her niece — a pupil at a top government primary school in the capital.The junior school teacher (name s...Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Retaining pregnant girls in school raises concerns
ACCORDING to the United Nations, Africa has the highest adolescent pregnancy rates in the world.Annually, thousands of girls become pregnant and they face many social and financial barriers th...Published: 04 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
From Taxi tout to CEO of a successful Tent Manufacturing Business all over Africa
" Growing up, Mbatha immersed himself in the family transport business, starting out as a taxi conductor, moving on to becoming a helping hand for auto mechanics, and...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
JZ Moyo dared Joshua Nkomo
The article gives an insight into the life of Moyo and also projects him as a fearless individual who did not hesitate to challenge his leader, the late Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo when he felt things wer...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:28hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Life aint rosy in Jozi - even with a degree
Go to school, stay out of trouble, get a university degree and all your problems are over, right? Melissa Ndlovu's story is an eye-opener.You are unemployed and desperately need a job ngoba ti...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Melissa Ndlovu in Diaspora
Hermaphrodite kid's op procedures start
TESTS in preparation for operation(s) for a 10- year-old from Tsholotsho who has both female and male sexual organs have kicked off. Well-wishers donated towards an initial $2 500 quote for an operati...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two sex organs 10-yr-old needs $2,5k for operation
A 10-YEAR-OLD child from Tsholotsho who has both female and male sexual organs is seeking $2 500 for an operation to get rid of one of them. The child, who cannot be named for ethical reasons,...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man lures girl (14) for sex, gives her eggs, polony
A Zvishavane man allegedly lured a 14- year old girl to his house where he gave her eggs, polony and $5 before asking to be intimate with her.Charles Chizu (44) appeared before Zvishavan...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
3rd pupil suicide this term as Form One girl hangs
A FORM One pupil at Pumula High School in Bulawayo allegedly committed suicide by hanging yesterday, the third such incident in Bulawayo this term.Brightness Thebe (15) from Magwegwe West subu...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mzingwane pupil in school suicide
A FORM Four pupil at Mzingwane High School, Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South allegedly committed suicide by hanging, fearing disciplinary action over alleged theft, an official has confirmed....Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV+ man rapes cousin
AN HIV positive man from Buhera, who sexually abused his 15-year-old cousin, has been sentenced to 18 years in jail.The 31-year-old was not represented and pleaded not guilty to the offence....Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
St Columbus pupil wins Eutelsat competition
St Columbus has done it again after another student, Einstein Mubemi, 14, came out tops in the essay category of the 2017 DStv Eutelsat Star Awards national competition.Schools from across Zim...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastor 'defrauded' by ex-schoolmate's hubby
A PASTOR from Brethren in Christ church in Bulawayo was allegedly defrauded of more than $6 800 by his former schoolmate's husband who lied that he buys and sells cattle after showing him pictures of ...Published: 14 Feb 2018 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I don't give free sex!'
A 19-YEAR-OLD self-confessed hooker regrets giving her contact details to her married former lover who is now tormenting her demanding free sex.Tsitsi Kujeke narrated how she was forced into p...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 15:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman shares bed with son (18)
A MARRIAGE of 20 years is on the rocks as the wife allegedly denies her husband sex and prefers sharing the bed with her son.Tanaka Mukosora made the claims at the Harare Civil court in his qu...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 09:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Three pupils gang rape schoolmate
Three Rusape pupils who allegedly took turns to gang rape a mentally challenged schoolmate who had been raped by the school headmaster before have been arrested and appeared in court last week....Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Taxi driver, colleague take turns to rape Grade 4 pupil
A 34-YEAR-OLD unregistered taxi driver appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday facing charges of raping a nine-year-old girl, whom he had picked at a bus stop in Westgate.Tony Kasw...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Of names and texts: The lighter side of Zimbabwean Literature
Having grown up in that part of Zimbabwe where goats do not need names, my encounter with Memory Chirere's "Tadamuhwa" in the short story anthology, "No More Plastic Balls and other Stories", (2000) e...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 22:49hrs | | by Tanaka Chidora
10 year old boy kills schoolmate
A TEN-YEAR-OLD Rusape primary school pupil allegedly fatally assaulted his nine-year-old schoolmate over wild fruits last Thursday evening.The pupils were on their way home from St Luke's Prim...Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bullied Form 2 pupil in school suicide
A FORM Two pupil at Silveira High School in Bikita allegedly committed suicide after being bullied by a schoolmate, an official has confirmed.The body of Wesley Shuro (14) of Harare was found ...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 11:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Form 2 pupil commits suicide after being bullied by a schoolmate
A FORM Two pupil at Silveira High School in Bikita allegedly committed suicide after being bullied by a schoolmate, an official has confirmed.The body of Wesley Shuro (14) of Harare was found ...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 10:53hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Latest pyramid scheme to hit Bulawayo
On Saturday morning, a horde of well-dressed young men and women turned their backs on the glass doors of a three-star city hotel in disappointment.The man who they had dressed up for had not ...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T chides Mudede over dual citizenship
The MDC-T yesterday criticised Registrar-General Tobaiwa Mudede over his remarks that the government will not seek to re-align the Citizenship Act to the new Constitution regarding the issue of dual c...Published: 14 May 2017 at 15:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
DStv awards Zimbabwe's Eutelsat winner
FORMER St Columbus pupil Andile Dube received a hero's welcome yesterday in Bulawayo after he did his school proud when he won the 2016 DStv Eutelsat Star Awards in the essay category.The ...Published: 30 Mar 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man (77) 'rapes, impregnates' teen niece
A 77-YEAR-OLD man from Shurugwi allegedly raped and impregnated his 15-year-old niece when his wife was away.The man, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the minor, appeared before ...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
4 pupils die in water mishaps
FIVE people, including four school children, drowned in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces in separate incidents between Friday last week and Sunday.In the first incident, five pupils wer...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maverick JZ Moyo dared Joshua Nkomo
TWENTY TWO January will mark 40 years since the death of Jason Ziyapapa Moyo. The maverick Moyo who was Zapu's Vice-President was killed by a parcel bomb in Lusaka, Zambia. His death has been shro...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 07:58hrs | | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Rapist claims he was castrated
A JOTSHOLO man, who was facing charges of raping a seven-year-old girl, claimed he was castrated and, therefore, unable to commit the offence.But the magistrate convicted and slapped him w...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lesbianism scandal rocks Adventist high school
HANKE Adventist High School in Shurugwi has been rocked by a lesbianism scandal after two female pupils suspected to be in an illicit love affair were caught in a compromising position in one of t...Published: 13 Nov 2016 at 09:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Boys sneak into girls dormitories at night
Two Marist Brothers Secondary School, Dete, pupils were sold out by their schoolmates after they sneaked into girls dormitories.The pair, both in form four have been suspended together with on...Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 14:25hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Schoolboy (15) arrested for possession of ivory
A form three student (name withheld) at St Francis in Guruve Mashonaland Central spent the whole of last week in police custody after possessing ivory at school.Sources close to investigations...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 09:55hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Boy commits suicide after choking schoolmate to death
A 15-year-old schoolboy who choked his schoolmate to death during a fight at Chindunduma High 1 in Mashonaland Central has allegedly committed suicide.A source told Bulawayo24 that the lad i...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 07:14hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police confirm death of 15-year-old form two pupil
Police in Mashonaland Central have confirmed the death of a 15-year-old form two pupil at Chindunduma High 1.The schoolboy, identified as Cole Hillary Munepi, was allegedly killed on Saturday ...Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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