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Maglas turned into a war zone
What began as a regional football match quickly descended into chaos on Sunday, as violent scenes erupted during the Central Region Soccer League encounter between Shabanie Mine and Gwanda Pirates at ...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:55hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
South African Deputy President survives assassination attempt
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reportedly escaped an assassination attempt after his official motorcade came under gunfire while leaving an ANC meeting in Boksburg, Johannesburg, on...Published: 20 Apr 2025 at 19:20hrs | 2844 | by Staff reporter
Gunshots at mine grab
A suspected instigator of the recent violence at Element Minerals Mine in Shamva, Mashonaland Central province, has reportedly vowed to defy a court order following his release on bail. Josph...Published: 04 Aug 2024 at 15:07hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Shots fired after thieves target Mnangagwa's private residence
Shots were fired after thieves broke into President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private residence in the exclusive Hellensville neighbourhood in Harare on July 6.It is the third break-in targeting th...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:09hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
CID boss 'attackers' remanded in custody
FOUR individuals accused of assaulting Alexander Jachi, the head of the Criminal Investigations Department's Harare Homicide section, and robbing him of US$140 and a pistol, were remanded in custody p...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:06hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Warning shots fired
ALL-ROUNDER Sikandar Raza smashed a brilliant century before excelling with the ball as Zimbabwe warmed up for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier with a victory over minnows Oman in a high-s...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Glendale man cheats death
A 35-YEAR-OLD Glendale man is lucky to be alive after he escaped from two gunshots fired on his car by five suspected robbers.Mashonaland Central deputy police spokesperson Sergeant Major Samu...Published: 28 Jan 2023 at 19:03hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean shot dead in Lincoln
A day after Zimbabwean national Kupo Mleya (38) was shot and killed, police arrested a 23-year-old on Christmas Eve who they allege is responsible.Kupo was son to the late Brigadier General Fa...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shots fired in Entumbane as guards foil robbery
WARNING-SHOTS were fired early Sunday morning in Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo when security guards reacted to an attempted robbery and arrested two suspects at Nhliziyo Shopping Centre.Bulaway...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shots fired as pedophile flees from prison officers
There was drama at Mutoko magistrates courts on Friday when a ZINWA employee managed to flee from prison officers who were taking him to jail after being ...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 19:03hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Eswatini closes schools indefinitely as pro-democracy protests flare up
Eswatini, Africa's last absolute monarchy, said Saturday it had shut its schools "indefinitely with immediate effect" as the country faces a wave of pro-democracy protests.Protests have flared...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 21:36hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
Shots fired as armed robbers pounce again
SHOTS were fired yesterday in Bulawayo as armed robbers pounced on a suspected illegal foreign currency dealer, robbing him of 110 000 rand and US$700.Scores of onlookers gathered along Josiah...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi storm police station, cops fire shots, arrest 10
POLICE Wednesday fired gunshots to disperse a crowd of Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) supporters who had stormed Bulawayo Central Police Station protesting over the alleged harassment of their leader ...Published: 10 Mar 2021 at 11:18hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mthwakazi celebrates the life of the late Chief Maduna in Joburg
13 February 2021 saw the fall of one of the true heroes of Mthwakazi nation, Chief Vezi Maduna who was laid to rest at his home on the 17th of February 2021. Today, scores of Mthwakazi people ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 20:48hrs | 16 | by Mthwakazi
Chiyangwa's farm turned into war zone
OLD Citrus Farm in Chinhoyi owned by controversial businessman-cum-politician Phillip Chiyangwa was Monday afternoon turned into a war zone after illegal settlers stormed the property and disarmed fir...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Artisanal miner shot dead
Shamva Mine security guard Holy Zindi (42) is in hot soup after reportedly firing at and killing an artisanal miner who had trespassed into the mine in search of the precious mineral last week....Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe soldiers did not kill civilians on 1 August'
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces did not kill any civilian during an operation aimed at restoring order in Harare's central business district following violent demonstrations that resulted in the death of ...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Family watches father's killing on WhatAapp
A FAMILY of a South Africa-based Zimbabwean security guard is reeling from the shock of witnessing his tragic last moments, as they stumbled on a viral video of his fatal shooting on social media....Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU offices shooting condemned
THE International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has condemned the military for firing gunshots at the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union offices in Harare early this month in a bid to quash protests ...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
We were too hopeful about Zimbabwe . . .
Zimbabwe is back on the international radar following elections that were held on July 30. Feels like we have been here before.Yes, we have been. Anyone who had hoped otherwise is either a hop...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Tichaona Zindoga
WATCH: Shots fired at Beitbridge border post
Soldiers reportedly bashed protesters (Omalayitsha) at Beitbridge border post this morning. Apparently Omalayitsha were protesting against corruption at the border post. It is alleged that whe...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 15:36hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mliswa, Mutsvangwa fight over Norton seat
Norton Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Temba Mliswa has declared war on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor Christopher Mutsvangwa.The two are set to face off in a titanic contest for...Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
It's still not clear where Mugabe and Grace are
Zimbabwe's military said on 15 November, it had seized power in a targeted assault on "criminals" around President Robert Mugabe who were causing social and economic suffering. In an extraordi...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 09:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe under house arrest
Zimbabwe's army denied it had carried out a coup after taking over the state broadcaster in the early hours of Wednesday, even as military vehicles took to the streets of the Zimbabwean capital and pr...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
'We're in control,' says millitary as gunfire erupts near Mugabe home
There are reports that the military in Harare has said: "We are in control." This comes after reports of explosions and gunfire near the University of Zimbabwe in the capital. A Harare re...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 02:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mujuru will be 'significant ally' for Tsvangirai
Former vice president Joice Mujuru will be a significant ally for Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai ahead of next year's elections, an analyst says.Mujuru and Tsvangi...Published: 20 Apr 2017 at 16:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gun shots fired in gold mine armed robbery
THREE masked men armed with guns pounced at a mine in Colleen Bawn and got away with gold worth more than $2 400 and $1 500 in cash after firing a shot just after midnight yesterday, police confir...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shots fired outside UK Parliament
There are reports of shots being fired outside the Houses of Parliament and the Palace of Westminster is reportedly in lockdown.Politicians and journalists have tweeted about hearing loud ...Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 14:57hrs | | by BBC
Cops shot woman on the leg while pursuing car with smuggled goods
A BULAWAYO woman has dragged the police to court demanding $10 000 compensation after a Plumtree cop allegedly shot her on the leg while pursuing a vehicle which was suspected to be carrying smugg...Published: 09 Dec 2016 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Caps United taunts misfiring Dembare
CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe appeared to taunt bitter rivals Dynamos' poor start to the season yesterday in the first shots fired ahead of the Harare Derby next weekend. Chitembwe, who is usually...Published: 22 Apr 2016 at 07:58hrs | 2 | by Grace Chingoma
Shots fired near U.S. Vice President's residence
Gun shots rang out from a passing vehicle near U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's residence in Delaware on Saturday night, but the vice president and his wife were not at home, the U.S. Secret Service sa...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gun shot in Canada parliament building - Video
A gunman shot a soldier at a war memorial in Ottawa, then ran into the nearby parliament building where he exchanged gunfire with police, BBC reported.More shots were fired outside a nearby ...Published: 22 Oct 2014 at 17:22hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
12 Generations cast members refuse to sign new contracts
Twelve Generations cast members - Sophie Ndaba (Queen), Katlego Danke (Dineo), Anga Makubalo (MJ), Menzi Ngubane (Sibusiso), Zenande Mfenyana (Noluntu), Mandla Gaduka (Choppa), Winnie Modise (Khethi...Published: 01 Nov 2013 at 11:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malian military enters city of Kidal
Bamako - The Malian military entered the northern city of Kidal on Friday afternoon, returning for the first time since they were chased out 16 months ago by a Tuareg separatist group, and later by an...Published: 06 Jul 2013 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Granny (75) shoots grandson six times during an argument
Mich, US - A 75-year-old Detroit-area woman was convicted of second-degree murder on Tuesday for shooting her teenage grandson six times during an argument last spring.Sandra Layne's trial was...Published: 19 Mar 2013 at 23:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Wild leopard mauls six people in India
India - A wild leopard has mauled six people after it strayed into an Indian village in an attack that was caught on camera.The big cat pounced on a forest guard at Prakash Nagar village in We...Published: 20 Jul 2011 at 23:05hrs | | by Moyo Roy | SkyNews
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