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'Serial killer' sent to mental hospital
A MENTALLY-CHALLENGED Kadoma man, who committed a series of murders before turning the sword against his father and setting the family home ablaze in June 2021, has been sent to Chikurubi Psychiatric ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:24hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councillor arrested for stock theft
Zanu-PF councillor for Ward 17, Insiza North, Sindiso Ndlovu, has been accused of stealing cattle and selling them to Esigodini Abattoir. Ndlovu (40) and his co-accused, Buhle Nkomazana (29), appeared...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 16:55hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu's Beitbridge West candidate chickens out
SENGEZO Tshabangu's Beitbridge West nominee for his Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction, Blessing Choeni, has withdrawn his candidature for the December 9 by-elections allegedly because he was...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:34hrs | 1706 | by Staff reporter
Zec will not entertain any complaints of rigging and electoral malpractices
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it will not entertain any complaints of rigging and electoral malpractices raised by opposition party candidates in the Gutu West constituency by-election ...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:27hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Serial killer' sent to mental hospital
A mentally-challenged man from Kadoma, who committed a series of murders, turned the sword against his father, and set the family home ablaze in June 2021, has been transferred to Chikurubi Psychiatri...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:51hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Isaiah Sovi storms Botswana for a 2 day Prophetic crusade
The heavens are about to touch down in Botswana, and the ground will shake with the presence of a man anointed by the divine. Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi, a spiritual luminary, entrepreneur, and mentor ...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 20:40hrs | 234 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ukrainian smuggled into Zimbabwe, Immigration officers in trouble
Four Plumtree immigration officers find themselves embroiled in a scandal as they stand accused of fraudulent and corrupt activities involving the unlawful entry of a Ukrainian national into Zimbabwe,...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 20:27hrs | 1092 | by Desmond Nleya /Simbarashe Sithole
If Ramaphosa was firm with Mnangagwa, he wouldn't need a border authority!
So, President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to establish a BMA (Border Management Authority) specifically to curb illegal crossing into South Africa, mainly from Zimbabwe!I am sure that is all w...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 13:56hrs | 915 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4876 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Thief left naked after mob justice
IN a brutal act of mob justice, a suspected thief only identified as Thembani found himself at the receiving end of an irate mob which beat him up before stripping him naked after he allegedly broke i...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:39hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
LEAKED: CCC 'legal case' for foreign run fresh election
NB: Finally, the cat is out of the bag. Below is the CCC 'legal case' against Zimbabwe's sovereignty, which calls for foreigners to organise and conduct fresh elections in Zimbabwe.The entire ...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 23:01hrs | 1941 | by Jonathan Moyo
Serial killer arrested
The Zimbabwe Republic police arrested the suspected serial killer Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu (20) today in connection with five murder cases in the Harare Central business district between August 28 and 4t...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 19:48hrs | 400 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
The Nutty Professor
Looking at most political analysts in Zimbabwean political perspective Jonathan Moyo confounds me with a professor who does not stand on his words and behaves like a pendulum, a flip flopper in the ma...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:50hrs | 3034 | by Leonard Koni
Chamisa stopped the Polling Station Point Person initiative, fearing that Biti would use it to topple him
Those in the know within CCC ranks are aware that the plan was to have what in CCC lingo was called "PSPP" [Polling Station Point Person].This would have ensured that every polling station has...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 08:18hrs | 3668 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mashonaland West promises 500,000 votes for Mnangagwa
THE Zanu-PF leadership in Mashonaland West province says it is targeting at least 500 000 votes for President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the presidential race.The party's provincial chairperson Mar...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:26hrs | 18 | by Stafff reporter
Mnangagwa clearly needs tutoring on the mandate of election observers
It is most unfortunate and disheartening, or rather tragic and embarrassing, listening to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa ranting and throwing a huge tantrum over international election observer...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:18hrs | 80 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZEC to release ballot information today
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it will release all the information relating to the printing and distribution of ballot papers by end of day today.This follows pressure from the m...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZEC cornered over ballot paper printing
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has advised that it will supply all the information relating to the printing and distribution of ballot papers by end of day on Saturday. The electoral body sai...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 18:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Postal voting, ballot papers raise stink in Zimbabwe
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says his party will reject postal votes "conducted in contravention of the law" amid allegations that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commis...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 06:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Powertel to invest US$50m towards network expansion
POWERTEL Communications, a subsidiary of Zesa Holdings, has revealed plans to invest in excess of US$50 million towards network expansion and rural datafication, as it increases connectivity across th...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Father's death smokes out fugitive 'serial fraudster' from South Africa
A man accused of committing a series of frauds before fleeing to South Africa has been arrested after returning to Zimbabwe to bury his father.Bresley Mutungamiri Hove, 36, was nabbed on July ...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 11:54hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
3 in court for printing fake O, A level certificates
THREE Harare men have appeared in court for allegedly printing a fake Advanced Level certificate for a student who went on to apply for a scholarship to study in Denmark.Farai Chauke, a direct...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Thabo Bester's Zimbabwean accomplice appears in court
A 31-year-old suspect appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court for allegedly helping convicted serial rapist Thabo Bester escape prison.Zanda Moyo, 31, faces four charges - aiding and a...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 15:18hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Serial rapist arrested
A SUSPECTED serial rapist, who has been allegedly terrorising women and girls in Hurungwe, was arrested on Monday after a manhunt by the police.Lucky ran out on the suspect identified as Brigh...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 08:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Married woman disrupts church service, accuses Priest of having an affair
A Roman Catholic Priest stationed at St Bernard's Parish in Bulawayo's Old Pumula suburb has been drawn into potentially explosive infidelity accusations after a married woman stormed a church service...Published: 26 May 2023 at 16:46hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Chinese investigators arrest murder suspect in Zimbabwe
CHINESE detectives successfully investigated the murder of their two countrymen in Zimbabwe, leading to the arrest of a Chinese national.One of the accused, Chen Long (34) appeared before Hara...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
BCC frets over poor vehicle maintenance
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has expressed dismay over the quality of spare parts that are being used on council vehicles, which have grounded most of them.According to latest council minutes, ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Arsenal buckle under the pressure
The only real surprise about Manchester City's march to a fifth Premier League crown in six seasons is that a callow Arsenal side managed to keep Pep Guardiola's serial winners honest for such a long ...Published: 20 May 2023 at 20:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drilling of boreholes by ZANU PF proves regime has no permanent solution to urban water crisis!
Judging by the manner in which the ZANU PF government is so fond of always castigating the opposition for failing to run urban authorities, one would be excused for believing the party had solutions....Published: 15 May 2023 at 14:02hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The new Big Six: Is there a changing of the guard in the Premier League?
For football enthusiasts, the English Premier League is a captivating arena where the best clubs in the country lock horns. Over the past few years, six teams have consistently remained in the spotlig...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | 269 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa orders probe into 'Gold Mafia' scandal
Government says it has ordered an investigation into shock revelations of gold smuggling and money laundering by name dropping individuals recently exposed in a four-part Al Jazeera documentary....Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 02:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Gold Mafia will face full wrath of the law!' Bollocks! For once, face povo's wrath in free elections
"Charova sei chando kukwidza hamba mumuti!" (The winter will have to be extraordinarily cold to force the tortoise to climb a tree!) so goes the Shona adage. Well after weeks of dismissing the Al Jaze...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 18:55hrs | 4 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe govt acts on 'Gold Mafia'
Government says it is seized with issues of alleged money laundering, acts of fraud and corruption by Zimbabweans being serialised by an international broadcasting channel and anyone found guilty will...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 18:47hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Serial killer on death row loses appeal at Supreme Court
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the death sentence by a Bulawayo serial killer Birthwell Sibanda who killed three people and robbed them of their cellphones and money.Dubbed ...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial killer slapped with eight life sentences
Zimbabwean national Themba Prince Willard Dube was found guilty of the kidnapping and murder of seven women in Seshego, Lebowakgomo and Mankweng.Dube, who is orIginally from Gwanda Mpaya villa...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:57hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born alleged serial killer says SA cops planted evidence, forced confession
Alleged serial killer Prince Willard Themba Dube told the Limpopo High Court that the contents of his two confession statements were "a mixture of lies and the truth".The statements – one ta...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police inspector in court for selling guns to public
Three Domboshava business people bought guns from police Inspector Kudakwashe Chatikobo of Support Unit at Fairbridge in Bulawayo and his accomplice, but then complained when the firearms certificates...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:23hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe harbours wanted Irish Mafia cartel boss
A ZIMBABWEAN businessman, Adam Lincoln Woodington Wood, has allegedly been harbouring and enabling the activities of the founder of an Irish mafia gang, Christopher Vincent Kinahan, who is on the want...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:33hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba confesses to serial kidnappings
A white garment apostolic church member (Madzibaba), Willie Chindundundu (21) confessed to serial child kidnappings after he was caught by people trying to kidnap a one-year-old toddler in Glen Norah ...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 10:27hrs | 208 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Bulawayo beer merchant sues police over US$110,000 worth of seized liquor
Bulawayo's Wood Liquor Warehouse Trading Company (PVT) Limited owners have threatened to take the Zimbabwe Republic Police to court if the law enforcement organisation fails to release an alcohol cons...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 09:03hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Killer cop hit with another charge
MURDER suspect, Jaison Muvevi who made headlines last week after he shooting and killing three people, including a police officer in Wedza has been hit with another murder charge.Muvevi ...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 22:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
2023 elections crucial test of Mnangagwa's Statesmanship
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, as I see it, by now, most of the determined would-be contestants for public office are already geared for the imminent race. Although t...Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:53hrs | 6 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Serial armed robber nabbed
Elusive suspected Kwekwe robber Khulani Dube (22) was arrested yesterday on allegations of breaking into several houses in Mbizo.Midlands Provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirm...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 09:25hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zuma dares Judges to apply double standards
Jacob Zuma says his urgent court application to interdict his private prosecution of President Cyril Ramaphosa will test "whether Lady Justice has removed her blindfold in South Africa"."There...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 07:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean arrested in Mpumalanga for kidnapping, and demanding ransom
Police in Mpumalanga have arrested a 43-year-old undocumented Zimbabwean national, and charged him with kidnapping, extortion, armed robbery, and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition....Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga is embroiled in a scandalous 66 cows soccer tournament
Controversial ZANU PF Insiza North Member of Parliament Farai Taruvinga has been embroiled in a US$60 000 controversial soccer tournament which has caused members of the constituency to go up in...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 19:03hrs | 58 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTOS: Notorious burglar bashed
Villagers of Rushinga, Chimhanda area bashed a suspected notorious burglar before effecting citizen arrest on him.Edwin Matambo is an ex-convict and was seen with a number of duplicate keys fr...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 08:01hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's rule has been disastrous
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, as I see it, it is now the norm for the festive season to be without merriment.Yet, be that as it may, convention and courtesy noneth...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 21:00hrs | 5 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
6 nabbed after spate of armed robberies in Harare
Six armed robbers who were allegedly involved in a number of crimes in parts of Harare recently have been arrested one after the other after implicating each other.The six are Simon Katize, 30...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Jail has cost Job Sikhala a fortune already
Just before the presidential elections of early 2002, two young MPs from the united MDC, Job Sikhala and Tafadzwa Musekiwa, arranged a meeting with the late Perrance Shiri, who was then commander of t...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | 2 | by Tawanda Majoni
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