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Zion Church leader jailed for bush-sex with girlfriend
An unrepentant Kezi-based Zion Church leader, Colen Dube (54) will taste the wages of sin behind bars after being sentenced to three years by Matebeleland South Provincial Magistrate, Busani Sibanda....Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 19:47hrs | 2260 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/ Simbarashe Sithole in Kezi
Bulawayo fake ID syndicate busted
Two men who operated a fake identity card manufacturing scheme from inside a government registry office in Bulawayo have been jailed following a sensational exposé and police crackdown.Brian ...Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei emerging from the shadows to succeed Mnangagwa?
On Wednesday evening, wearing full military gear and speaking from an unknown location, Zimbabwean war veteran Blessed Geza announced via live video that ‘they' were planning to impeach President Em...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 20:57hrs | 3041 | by Christopher Mutambirwa
Villagers without toilets face US$50 fine
Villagers in Makoni District who do not have toilets will soon be slapped with a US$50 fine (approximately R920) starting November 1, 2025, as the Makoni Rural District Council (RDC) moves to clamp do...Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 07:20hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers and married man arrested during public romp
Three self-confessed Southlea Park sex workers and their married client found themselves in hot water after being caught red-handed engaging in public sex acts. The quartet was arrested by alert polic...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:30hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Woman strikes brother in law with brick over chicken
A Mount Darwin man is lucky to be alive after he was struck with a brick on the head by his sister-in-law in a chicken dispute.Didymus Kora cheated death after he was attacked by his brother S...Published: 14 Jun 2025 at 17:33hrs | 1552 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Prophet jaled 15 years for raping sick congregant
A Mutoko-based apostolic prophet, Tichaona Usayi (46), was slapped with 15 years in jail by a Bindura regional magistrate after raping a 17-year-old girl in the name of healing session.Magistr...Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 23:30hrs | 1863 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zebra Kiss gang appears in court
Six employees of long-distance bus operator Zebra Kiss appeared before the Mbare Magistrates' Court on Tuesday facing assault and theft charges after allegedly launching a vicious attack on a female p...Published: 11 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Maphisa police brutalise learners during crime awareness drive
What was meant to be a crime awareness campaign at Mahetshe Primary School in Maphisa has sparked national outrage and calls for accountability after police officers reportedly assaulted several pupil...Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 17:39hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
Dembare splashed US$126,000 on Sangomas without paying players
Zimbabwean football giants Dynamos have been slapped with a FIFA-imposed transfer ban after failing to pay outstanding dues to two Ghanaian players — despite reportedly spending a staggering US$126,...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:47hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after being slapped in drinking spot incident
A 40-year-old man from Pumula, Bulawayo, has died following an altercation over a cellphone at a local drinking spot, police have confirmed.Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Mse...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:57hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Zimra tax audit blitz alarms Zimbabwe business
The Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has raised concerns over the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority's (Zimra) intensified audit regime, warning that aggressive tax enforcement is placing undue co...Published: 24 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man bashes Stepbrother in inheritance rage
A bitter family inheritance dispute in Bulawayo has erupted into violence after a man allegedly assaulted his younger stepbrother over a handful of "ancestral soil," accusing him of trespassing and at...Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:01hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
ZRP constable arrested for assaulting superior at roadblock
A police constable stationed at ZRP Charandura has been arrested and is currently in custody after allegedly assaulting his superior during a night roadblock operation along the Harare-Masvingo Highwa...Published: 13 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman fined for attacking ex-husband
A Harare woman, Tyler Roxanne Rubenstein, has been fined US$150 after being convicted of assaulting her ex-husband, Ibbo Mandaza Junior, over a phone she claimed contained a picture of a nude person i...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:35hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Gun-totting prison escapee and robber gets 22-year jail term
Luke Zinyengere, the inmate who recently stunned Zimbabwe by staging a daring escape at the Harare Magistrates' Court, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of escaping from l...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 10:40hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
As long as Mnangagwa doesn't acknowledge his own failings, Zimbabwe will not develop
Excuses, excuses, and more excuses!There is no greater hindrance to meaningful development and transformation in Zimbabwe than a leadership that refuses to take responsibility for its own shor...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:18hrs | 757 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sex worker convicted of drugging and stealing client's $900
A Mutoko based commercial sex worker who drugged a client and stole $900 soon after a short time sex session was convicted by Shamva magistrate on F...Published: 19 Apr 2025 at 11:13hrs | 1609 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Duo bashes neighbour in grudge attack
Two Shamva men who pounced on their neighbour and assaulted him with motorbike brake cables in a grudge affair are in trouble.Aleck Hukuimwe (25) and Tawanda Chokuwamba (22) appeared before Sh...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 21:45hrs | 415 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe linked domestic workers' 17-year fight for identity in SA
A nightmare journey of more than 17 years came to an end last week for a 36-year-old domestic worker who has been in a battle with the Department of Home Affairs to obtain a birth certificate, so that...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:15hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Man attempts to kill mother-in-law
A 49-YEAR-OLD Bindura man was convinced that crime does not pay after he was jailed for attempted murder on Friday.Brian Mawadza of Chihuri compound in Bindura was slapped with a five-year jai...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:39hrs | 498 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man handcuffs, rapes daughter in-law for 5 consecutive days
A 46-year-old man from Glen View was arrested on Tuesday after being accused of raping his 18-year-old daughter-in-law for five consecutive days. The man, a father of three boys and one girl, reported...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 11:48hrs | 1930 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans reduced to a placid, apathetic lot with no agency
During the past week, I was driving along Emmerson Mnangagwa (neé Enterprise Road) in Harare towards the central business district.If you know Harare, you will know that it gets congested in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:54hrs | 279 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Prison officers up for murder following fatal assault
Four members of the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) have been charged with murder following the alleged brutal assault of a visitor at a Government building in Harare, which resulted...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Woman convicted for beer bottle attack over foot-stepping dispute
A 24-year-old woman has been convicted of assault after attacking another woman with an empty beer bottle during an argument at the Palace Hotel in Bulawayo.Immaculate Ngwenya was found guilty...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 14:35hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for assaulting pregnant wife
An abusive husband was dragged to court after he assaulted his four-month-pregnant wife with open hands, booted feet and clenched fists.Bhirivisi Special (36) appeared before magistrate Joshua...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 583 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Khaya Cement to de-list on ZSE
KHAYA cement is set to de-list on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) as part of the resuscitation strategy amid indications that the major shareholder, Fossil Mines, will sale its shares at a loss as s...Published: 19 Feb 2025 at 20:21hrs | 591 | by Staff Reporter
Bosso hit with FIFA transfer ban
Bulawayo giants Highlanders Football Club have become the latest Premier Soccer League side to face FIFA sanctions, as the club has been slapped with a transfer ban for failing to settle outstanding s...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:25hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Woman beats daughter-in-law with knobkerrie, cable
A 37-year-old Tsholotsho woman has been slapped with 350 hours of community service after assaulting her daughter-in-law over gossiping allegations....Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:29hrs | 759 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Plumtree man bashes woman after being turned down
A violent 35-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man was dragged to court after assaulting and damaging a woman's dish in a foiled love proposal.Lesson Moyo appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing tw...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 12:04hrs | 674 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Rich Gang' hijacks Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
Loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa seems to be waning among some of his long-time supporters, as tensions within Zanu-PF rise with allegations of factionalism, betrayal, and a shifting power bala...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:49hrs | 1330 | by Staff reporter
South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman fined for bribery attempt
A South Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman, Prince Dube, has been slapped with a hefty fine after being convicted of attempting to bribe investigators probing his identity document. Dube, the directo...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:45hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for bedding minor, assaulting cop
A MAN from Mzilikazi, Bulawayo, has been slapped with one-year jail term after being convicted of having sexual intercourse with a minor, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.Bulaw...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge route buses withdraw services
Hundreds of travelers, primarily cross-border traders and shoppers, were left stranded in Beitbridge on Wednesday as bus operators withdrew their services, fearing that their buses would be impounded ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:38hrs | 7566 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man opens coffin at funeral
There was drama at Bernette compound in Concession where a drunk man forced his way on a coffin and opened it for no apparent reason.The matter came to light at Concession Magistrates on Frida...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 09:22hrs | 1235 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo court uncovers potential car theft syndicate
A Bulawayo magistrate has denied bail to prominent car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, citing compelling evidence that he poses a flight risk and might interfere with witnesses. Chipunza, who ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 1312 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults daughter-in-law in dispute over teaspoon
A 48-year-old widower from Senga, Gweru, has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a teaspoon.Appearing before Gweru Pr...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Shopkeeper steals groceries to feed hungry mother
A Plumtree-based shopkeeper who stole groceries and money from her employer to feed her hungry mother is in trouble.Miriam Tshuma (26) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday....Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 11:44hrs | 749 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sex-starved man beats woman for protecting teenage daughter
A seemingly sex-starved 24-year-old man from Bulawayo was arrested for allegedly assaulting a 49-year-old woman as punishment for refusing to let her 16-year-old daughter have sex with him.Thi...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Sibling rivalry turns deadly serious
A 40-year-old man from Gweru has been sentenced to four months in prison after threatening his brother with a knife and physically assaulting him in an altercation at their parents' home.The i...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:52hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man killed SA lover over lobola money, caged for life
A security guard who killed his partner after finding out that she spent the money he had been saving to pay lobola for her has been handed a life sentence.Louis Serenetra Moyo, 49, an undocum...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1859 | by Staff reporter
Human semen harvester sentenced
THE long ongoing trial of a 32-year-old man from Nineva village, Mbembesi in Matabeleland North province who forced three teenagers to masturbate and ejaculate in condoms has come to an end as he has ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:07hrs | 1496 | by Staff reporter
Man fined for threatening fellow villager
A 34-year-old man from Gamba Village in Hwange was slapped with a fine of US$150 after threatening to murder a fellow villager.Irvine Shoko appeared before the Hwange Magistrate Court facing o...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:33hrs | 224 | by Stephen Jakes
Man slapped with 24 years for murder
A Zvishavane man has been convicted and sentenced to 24 years in jail for murder. Edwin Muchekayawa (21), was convicted by the High Court sitting at Gweru. National Prosecuting Authority of Zi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 427 | by Stephen Jakes
Gokwe man jailed 33 years for murder
A man from Matekenya Village, Chief Chireya, Gokwe North, Gift Chimbangu (25) has been convicted by the High Court sitting at Gokwe on murder charges and was slapped with 33 years imprisonment. ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 311 | by Stephen Jakes
Beitbridge man gets six months jail term for poaching
A 23-year-old man from Ndambe Village, Beitbridge has been slapped with a six-month jail term after he was caught hunting in the park.Emmanuel Moyo (23) appeared before Beitbridge Magistrates'...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:37hrs | 480 | by Stephen Jakes
Menstrual cycle saves university student
A Bindura-based university student was lucky to escape being gang raped after the suspects found her on her monthly periods.The matter came to light at Bindura regional magistrates courts on F...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:23hrs | 1867 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Bosso fans versus Farai Jere and Mutasa
In an unprecedented move, Highlanders Football Club supporters boycotted their team's 2-0 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) win over ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. The protest w...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 2782 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans unite over boycott
Highlanders Football Club supporters have come together in support of a proposed boycott of their remaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) matches, starting with Sunday's fixture against ZPC...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 16:09hrs | 2491 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for snatching beer
A 37–YEAR–OLD MAN from Zvishavane has been slapped with five years in jail for killing a nightclub patron who grabbed off his beer during a scuffle.Pardon Home appeared before the High cou...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 14:39hrs | 358 | by Stephen Jakes
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