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Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought
At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other farmers in Nyangambe, a region in southeastern Zimbabwe where drought wiped out the staple crop of corn.After m...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:28hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Cellphone theft suspect dies in brutal attack
A man accused of stealing a cellphone tragically died in Chinhoyi after he was subjected to a brutal assault by three men, who allegedly beat him with a shovel and logs before burning his feet in an a...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
Kwekweza on a Zimbabwe govt 'Stop List', denied ID
CITIZEN for Coalition Change activist Namatai Kwekweza has voiced frustration over being unable to replace a deteriorating identification document after being informed they were on a government "Stop ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 15:59hrs | 10096 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: How big is Namatai Kwekweza's mouth?
A senior official in Zimbabwe's government has sparked outrage by ridiculing the abduction and torture of human rights activist Namatai Kwekweza during a session at the African Union's 81st Ordinary S...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1133 | by Staff reporter
Foreign-funded NGO reports partisan distribution of food aid in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has raised alarming concerns over the politicization of food aid distribution in rural areas, with reports indicating that opposition supporters are being systematical...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police deflate truck tyres in attempt to catch smugglers
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the recovery of a substantial quantity of smuggled goods, including 211 bales of second-hand clothes, 27 bags of groundnuts, and 60 brand-new shovels, ...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:16hrs | 896 | by Staff reporter
Artisanal miner killed in cold blood
Artisanal miner Moses Chatikita (39) was allegedly murdered in a gold rush at Watakai farm in Concession recently.The now-deceased Chatikita was assaulted with a shovel on the head and died on...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:24hrs | 1026 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe
Miners jailed 2years for digging along a public road
Two men were sentenced to prison by a Kadoma magistrate for illegal mining activities along Chivero Road.Foaster Mutero (38) and Ernest Mhute (35) were apprehended on August 4 for prospecting ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:15hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prison officer ropes in inmates for illegal mining
Imagine a scene where one man, dressed in the distinctive green uniform of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS), stands out among three others in stark white prison garb. This ZPCS of...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa at the epicentre of regional governance
The last two weeks were action packed for Harare as it hosted the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit of Heads of State and Government. It was accompanied by a myria...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Exposing Mnangagwa Sadc facade
Your Excellencies, I write this public letter as an ordinary citizen of Zimbabwe, a member state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).It is in the true African spirit of ubuntu...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 15:34hrs | 1844 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Pair jailed for chopping off man's leg
TWO men who made several trips to the court for brutally attacking a fellow villager and chopping off his leg over US$6 have each been sentenced to serve 10 years in jail.Sibanengi Ncube (21) ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe currency crisis: Time to face the truth
THERE is, of course, no such thing as "a shortage of foreign currency".In open and disciplined markets, all that such a claim reflects is an over-valued local currency, whose managers resist t...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Obert Nyandoro
CCC hara-kiri
WHEN Nelson Chamisa stepped down as Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, the social media streets were full of comments pressuring MPs to resign as a block in solidarity with their leader....Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Shona-speaking youths invade Insiza, abuse locals
VIOLENCE has erupted in Theleka area in Insiza, Matebeleland South province, after a machete-wielding gangs reportedly from Mashonaland and Midlands provinces, notoriously known as Mashurugwi or Mabha...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 18:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt is getting crazier
IF you are a Zimbabwean citizen or resident and still want to live on, you need super strong shock absorbers because the Mnangagwa administration is capable of crazy things that can easily kill you....Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
St Faith High School Priest shows off punching skills
TEMPERS flared at St Faith's High School on Wednesday, with a priest from the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland showing his boxing skills as parents who escorted Form Five learners bulldozed their way in...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 08:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Countries under illegal US sanctions must unite against Washington
Yes, it is very possible for Zimbabwe, China, Russia, Cuba, Iran and all other countries under illegally imposed United States sanctions to formerly gang up and fight Washington.There is power...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | | by Joseph Meta
All 15 miners trapped underground at Redwing Mine rescued
All 15 miners who were trapped underground following a mineshaft collapse at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga last week have been rescued three days after the incident.The mine owned by Metallon Gol...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | 12 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Zimbabwe is a failed state because of 'a parasitic ruling elite' admitted Chamisa, junior parasite with the anaesthetic and para
"A UNITY DAY is meaningless unless and until it is driven by Unity values and UNITY POLITICS undergirded by a unity of direction, singleness of national purpose and a preponderance of patriotic duty a...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 10:01hrs | 11 | by Wilbert Mukori
Bring back our football home
For the first time in the Zimbabwean football history we have played our home games away from home, thousands of kilometers away just because we have fail...Published: 22 Nov 2023 at 19:15hrs | 12 | by Leonard Koni
Man demands sex from aunt
IN a shockingly strange incident a 42-year-old man from Kwite West Village under Chief Tshitshi in Mangwe, Matebeleland South province was arrested after he groped his aunt's privates while demanding ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 08:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4 dead in Zimbabwe mine shaft collapse
On Friday, tragedy struck at Kangela Mine in Mashonaland West as four miners lost their lives due to a mine shaft collapse. The police have officially confirmed the incident and reported that the bodi...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 14:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police in Zimbabwe hunt for 12 robbers
POLICE in Harare yesterday said they were still looking for two gangs totalling 12 robbers who raided a company premises in Mbare and a school in Westlea last week before stealing nearly US$73 000, R4...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 06:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Father-in-law cheats death over debt
Failure to control temper turned dangerous for a Plumtree man who went haywire with a kitchen knife and a scotch cart rim at a local house demanding his debt.The matter came to light at Plumtr...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 19:32hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe Election: CCC 23:00 update
Good evening. As we head into election night and the count begins, dozens of polling stations have still not opened for voting to commence. Urban areas such as Harare and Bulawayo are particularly bad...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:14hrs | 8 | by Charles Kwaramba
Mayweather encounter stokes boxing flames in Zimbabwean prodigy
BEAVEN Sibanda shoved and pushed tens of people, including security detail, desperately trying to get an up close for an autograph from his boxing hero, his stature betraying his efforts."I co...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube brings out big guns in star rally
If last-minute vote buying in the form of road rehabilitation and things like free Wi-Fi can change voter attitudes, then Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF will register a notable increase in votes in areas t...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 11 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Kasukuwere's nomination was invalid'
ZIMBABWE's Supreme Court, which usually makes fair decisions except on major politically sensitive cases, faces a stern credibility test on 27 July when it decides the fate of independent presidential...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
9 arrested for gold mining at Nust campus
NINE people who established an illegal gold mine at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) campus have been arrested.Police. On twitter, said the illegal miners were arrested...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 17:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza upbeat ahead of Dembare BF clash
SOCCER Star of the Year Walter Musona who was stretchered off in last weekend's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League's 2-0 win over Chicken Inn has been cleared to play in the epic clash against Dynamos...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF mercenaries', masquerading as heroes, hunger for power in insatiable to distraction as nation burn to ashes.
Heroes fight because they believe in the cause, mercenaries fight for a reward. Zanu PF thugs are mercenaries not heroes.As much as Robert Mugabe and many of his fellow Zanu PF cronies love to...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 13:09hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chaos at Masvingo Nomination Court
The nomination court for candidates eyeing National Assembly seats in Masvingo sat today with chaos marring the opposition CCC party led by Mr Nelson Chamisa as members almost traded blows outside the...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Primary school pupil survives kidnapping incident
A pupil at Shabani Primary School in Zvishavane survived a kidnapping attempt by two masked men who seized the minor on her way home and tried to shove her in their vehicle.The shock incident ...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 12:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe retailers ban in-store pictures
RETAIL giants in Harare have reportedly resorted to banning customers from taking pictures of commodity prices and some shoppers have been forced to delete photos of prices.The retailers' stan...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Biti must remain MP, it's in national interest' argue Zamchiya. Surely, not just to 'legitimise sham elections!'
The worst thing that has happened in Zimbabwe since MDC leaders sold out of implementing democratic reforms was for the nation to abandon the fight to implement the democratic reforms as the only sure...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:17hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Student privates parts stabbed with pen in school bullying
IN a suspected case of bullying, a Form Four pupil at St Columba's High School in Bulawayo collapsed after she was pushed against the wall in the toilet before she was allegedly stabbed with a ball po...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lone anti-Mnangagwa govt protestor charged with unlawful possession of firearm
A Harare resident, Itai Makombe who was arrested while staging a one-man demo at the intersection of Sam Nujoma and Josiah Tongogara streets has been charged.According to police spokesperson A...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 16:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
It's more criminal 'bombing' a train than calling for peaceful protests!
As the Zimbabwe government incarcerates more and more opposition and human rights activists - a single question keeps cropping up.Is it more dangerous today for anti-government activists than ...Published: 14 May 2023 at 13:36hrs | | by Tenda Ruben Mbofana
Man kicked to death
A Gokwe man has been arrested after he fatally kicked another man in the abdomen during a brawl where he accused him of preparing charcoal on his side of the field.Police have since arrested D...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:18hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man on the run after fatally stabbing wife
A 32.year-old man from Nyarnwanga village in Shamva is on the run after fatally stabbing his wife four times on the head accusing her of infidelity. Provincial police spokesperson Inspect...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
IDBZ seeks US$1,5bn for infrastructure gaps
THE Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) has revealed that it requires US$1,5 billion funding to plug the country's "vast" infrastructure deficit.The announcement comes as the go...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa: Ngayende ngabude! What?
Malema is very crafty, just like that red fox, neh? He has outsmarted everyone this time around. He can hide behind load shedding, rise in crime, Phalaphalagate etc as reasons he wants Ramaphosa gone....Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:34hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Poor Pamela Tremont and Triple C: Politics without lawful issue
I have watched Pamela Tremont's hearing in preparation for her posting to Zimbabwe as US' next ambassador.Both the line of questioning by US Senators, as well as her responses, were, to say th...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:32hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Two South African journalists assaulted in separate incidents
Lusaka, March 9, 2023 - South African authorities must swiftly and thoroughly investigate the recent assaults of journalists Silindelo Masikane and Gaddafi Zulu and prosecute those responsible, the Co...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 22:48hrs | 7 | by CPJ
Man murders friend over US$6
A DZIVARASEKWA man has been arraigned before the courts facing murder charges after he killed a man who owed him US$6.The accused, Gift Jamu (46) was today remanded in custody to March 16 by H...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 19:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso in tricky opening fixtures
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League title-starved Bulawayo sleeping giant Highlanders' five opening games will have a big tell in their quest to end a 17-year wait for the championship, as they face tr...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Berita opens up on walking away from her marriage to Nota
Gugulethu "Berita" Khumalo has opened up about what made her walk away from her marriage to Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi.Since Berita revealed she separated from Nota and left their marital home in ...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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