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Underwear argument leads to stabbing

Eunice Ngwenya, a 32-year-old woman from Makwika Village, appeared in Hwange Regional Court facing charges of attempted murder following a violent domestic dispute that left her boyfriend, Mbekezeli Sibanda, in serious condition.The incide…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:50hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Love rival stabbed and stoned to death

Two men from Inyathi are facing murder charges after allegedly killing a man in a brutal attack that has left the local community in shock.Kudzie Takaendesa (24) and Fanuel Moyo (30) appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Abednico Ndebele. Th…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:09hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo teen stabs neighbour over childhood grudge

`A Bulawayo teenager has been sentenced to five years in prison, with three years suspended, for stabbing his neighbour in a long-standing dispute dating back to childhood. Qhawelenkosi Mnkandla (18) of Nkulumane suburb will serve an effec…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 17:12hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter

Beer fight turns deadly

A night of drinking at a bar in Chisumbanje ended in tragedy after a violent altercation over alcohol turned deadly. A 35-year-old man, Wilton Dube, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a female patron to death during the dispute.Zimba…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:17hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter

Teenager killed in love triangle stabbing

A 19-year-old boy has died following a brutal stabbing in a suspected love-related dispute that has left a rural community in Matabeleland South reeling in shock and grief.Police confirmed that Somandla Ngwenya, of Malopa Village under Chi…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 18:27hrs | 1501 | by Staff reporter

Woman stabs man, makes false police report

A debt dispute turned violent on Tuesday evening when a 23-year-old woman allegedly stabbed a man who had confronted her about money she owed him. The suspect, Mouldy Chinhengo Takaidza of Hobhouse, Mutare, has since been arrested and is f…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:03hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter

School stabbing rocks Bulawayo

Police in Bulawayo have launched an investigation into a stabbing incident involving two teenage learners from Pumula High School, marking another troubling case of school-related violence in the city, just over two years after the fatal s…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:39hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter

Man 'stabs' neighbour with hooked wire

A 45-year-old man from Bulawayo has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his neighbor with a hooked wire used for shoe repairs.Mbuso Ncube, a resident of Pumula South suburb, appeared before Western Commonage regiona…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:48hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter

Woman on the run after stabbing husband

Police in Beitbridge are searching for a woman, Shorai Dube, who has been on the run since allegedly stabbing her husband multiple times in a brutal attack on Saturday morning. The victim sustained serious injuries and is currently receivi…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 15:50hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter

Wife stabs husband to death

A 29-year-old woman from Harare, Prisca Takaza, appeared in court on Friday facing charges of murder after allegedly fatally stabbing her husband during a domestic dispute. Takaza was remanded in custody when she appeared before Harare Mag…

Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:57hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter

Man stabs wife with screwdriver

A 28-year-old man from Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, has been fined US$120 or sentenced to two months in jail for stabbing his wife with a screwdriver during a domestic dispute.Tushonupane Mwembe was convicted of physical abuse by Western Common…

Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 18:23hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter

Police seek relatives of man killed by haulage truck in Wange

Police in Hwange, Matabeleland North, are appealing to the public for assistance in identifying the relatives of a man who was fatally struck by a haulage truck along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Highway on November 30, 2024.Matabeleland No…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:31hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter

Form 4 pupil kills fellow student for bullying brother

Police in Masvingo have arrested a 19-year-old Form Four pupil in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old student following a violent altercation near a high school in the district on Monday.The tragic incident occurred when the suspe…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:51hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter

Woman stabs brother to death

A 41-year-old woman from Emakhandeni suburb in Bulawayo appeared in court on Monday, facing a charge of murder after allegedly fatally stabbing her brother during a domestic dispute.Clara Masango, who appeared before Western Commonage Magi…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter

Man stabs wife after divorce threat

A 35-year-old man from Mazowe, Lucky Fero, is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing his wife, Faith Manyasha (26), three times on the head and assaulting her with a burning log following a heated argument over divorce.Th…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:15hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter

Man stabbed to death over bluetooth speaker

A 23-year-old man tragically lost his life after being stabbed during an altercation over a Bluetooth speaker at Donga Bottle Store in Shurugwi on November 6, 2024.The victim, Pardon Vengai of Maria Village, was drinking beer with two frie…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 14:01hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man stabbed to death inside his flat in UK murder

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Zimbabwean man was fatally stabbed inside his own flat in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Leeds. The victim, identified as 23-year-old Saymore, was found with fatal i…

Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:09hrs | 976 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean man stabbed to death in Leeds, United Kingdom

A 23-year-old Zimbabwean man, known by friends as Saymore, was fatally stabbed in Leeds, West Yorkshire, around midnight on Tuesday, authorities have confirmed. Emergency services found Saymore at a flat in the Belle Isle area of Leeds, wh…

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:25hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man fatally stabs rival suitor

A 25-year-old man, Takudzwa Gadzira, has been arrested for murder following an alleged fatal stabbing of a rival suitor in a scuffle over a girlfriend. The incident took place in Southlea Park on Saturday, with police identifying the decea…

Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter

Drunk Harare man stabs landlord

A 29-year-old man from Harare, Learnmore Mutukwa, appeared in court facing attempted murder charges following an incident where he allegedly stabbed his landlord. The case was heard by Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, who remanded Mutukwa in …

Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:14hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for murder over USD$3 dispute

Police in Filabusi have arrested 21-year-old Trymore Mangena in connection with the murder of Nkulumo Sibanda (47), who died after being stabbed in the chest with a Columbian knife following a dispute over USD$3. The fatal incident occurre…

Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:44hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter

Man stabbed for 2023 attack, in dangerous revenge mission

A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after a brutal revenge stabbing at a business centre in Karoi, Mashonaland West. The attack occurred on March 7, 2024, when Ishmael Sakala, fueled by a long-standing gr…

Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 13:23hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter

Shona man charged with murder after Ndebele woman stabbed to death in UK

A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in Gloucester, as confirmed by local police.Tanaka Zivanai, a resident of Dora Walk in Gloucester, has been charged with the murder of 28-year-old Zanele Sibanda.Glo…

Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 17:37hrs | 3644 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally stabbed with own knife

A tragic incident occurred in Gokwe, where a 24-year-old man, Alfred Kamambo, was fatally stabbed with his own okapi knife during a confrontation with his 17-year-old friend, Tinashe Katsikadova. The altercation arose after Kamambo accused…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:10hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter

Reveller stabbed to death at Harare night club

In a tragic incident at Club Royale Bar in Harare's Budiriro 2 suburb, two young men, Alec Ruvhere (22) and Tadiwanashe Murerwa (20), lost their lives after being fatally stabbed during an altercation. The suspect, Cogitate Ganyiwa, allege…

Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:30hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter

Man stabs girlfriend for cheating

A 28-year-old man from Shurugwi, Cleo Nyakatera, has been arrested for stabbing his girlfriend multiple times following a dispute over alleged infidelity. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko reported that the incident o…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Man stabs dad 5 times for stopping him from raping niece

A MAN from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb allegedly stabbed his father five times for restraining him from bashing his niece who was accusing him of attempting to rape her.Busani Casper Mlauzi recently appeared before Western Commonage reg…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Police officer stabbed to death during robbery

TWO robbers pounced on a male police officer in Chegutu, Mashonaland West province and stabbed him on the arm before taking his Techno cellphone early February.Tinotenda Chipadze (22) and his accomplice Enock who is still at large fled fro…

Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

25-year-old stabs wife to death

A 25-year-old Gweru man is on the run after he allegedly fatally stabbed his 22-year-old wife with a knife three times at their rented house in Mkoba 16 suburb following a domestic feud.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emm…

Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Man found dead with stab wound

A man (30) was found lying dead with a stab wound on the back on 10 January.The incident occurred near Mapuranga Transport Service Garage, Western Triangle in Harare.In a statement, police said," A yet-to-be-identified male adult approxima…

Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:48hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Man stabbed, intestines exposed in fight over woman

A MAN from Fort Rixon in Matabeleland South province is battling for his life at a local hospital after he was stabbed with an Okapi knife which left him writhing in agony and clutching his protruding intestines following a fight over a wo…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo Hospital staff as they save 90 people with gruesome stab wounds

THE festive season was a nightmare for healthcare workers at Mpilo Central Hospital who had to rope in external help from specialists to save the lives of attempted murder victims.A staggering 90 penetrating trauma cases were recorded from…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:49hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Woman found dead with multiple injuries

Police are investigating a case in which a woman was found dead in bushy area this week with multiple injuries in Bulawayo, as more murder cases have also been reported countrywide.The woman found dead with swollen lips, cuts on the head a…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Boy, 15, knifes age-mate to death over girlfriend

In a shock incident, a 15-year-old Mwenezi male juvenile stabbed and killed a rival, also 15, over a girlfriend.Police said Wednesday they were investing a case of murder involving the unnamed juvenile."Police in Mwenezi are investigating …

Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:59hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Estranged wife stabbed 34 times

FRESH details have emerged in the Bulawayo Morningside murder case where a man allegedly killed his wife in cold blood, with revelations that he stabbed her 34 times with a kitchen knife before crushing her head using a huge stone.The man …

Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally stabs wife for infidelity

A 43-year-old Chinhoyi man who failed to cool down his tempers after suspecting his 51-year-old wife of cheating, was arrested yesterday evening after gruesomely killing her.Kosamu Chitsiru of the Rujeko suburb in the town, was apprehended…

Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 18:20hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Man stabs girlfriend with a hot knife

A 28-YEAR-OLD Bindura man has been arrested after he stabbed his girlfriend  with a hot kitchen knife. According  to police Eramore Nyanhema (28) was arrested on Tuesday after he stabbed his girlfriend Deborah  Zhuwawo …

Published: 16 Jan 2023 at 17:36hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man fatally assaults wife over infidelity

A 35-year-old man from Somabula has been arrested for fatally assaulting his wife with a switch while accusing her of having an extramarital affair with a local herdboy.Police said the suspect Blessing Dhlangisa of Somabula communal lands …

Published: 23 May 2022 at 12:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Teen fatally stabs stepfather

An 18-year-old man from Charandura communal lands under Chief Hama in Chirumanzi has gone into hiding after he fatally stabbed his stepfather with an okapi knife when he returned hours after the two had a major row involving the stepson's …

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Diplomat fatally stabbed by son

A-23 year old man on Monday appeared before Harare magistrate Yeukai Dzuda facing murder charges and one count of attempted murder after he allegedly stabbed his father, who is a Diplomat to death.Daniel Niyata Fissum is also said to have …

Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans engage South African government over permits

THE Zimbabwe Community in South Africa (ZCSA) has engaged South Africa's Department of Home Affairs seeking a waiver of some of the requirements for obtaining permits following a decision by that country's government to discontinue issuanc…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:55hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Gold panner fatally stabs workmate

A GOLD panner from Gwanda is on the run after he fatally stabbed his workmate with an okapi knife in a dispute over sharing of money.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

10 Zapu provinces endorse Nkomo presidency

OPPOSITION Zapu's 10 provinces have nominated the late party founder and Vice-President Joshua Mqabuko's son, Sibangilizwe for the party presidency.The nominations began a fortnight ago and Nkomo was the top contender in the nominations as…

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Manicaland fights: 20 arrested

POLICE yesterday arrested 20 Zanu-PF supporters in Manicaland province following intraparty violence.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said: "The Zimbabwe Republic Police arrested 20 suspects in Manicaland, an…

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'COVID-19 situation remains dire in schools'

THE Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) yesterday said the COVID-19 situation remained bad in schools and accused government of failing to deal with the situation.Two weeks ago, several boarding schools in Mberengwa district in t…

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

COVID-19 overstreches medical aid industry

THE health insurance industry has been overstretched by the COVID-19 pandemic, with statistics indicating that 69% of healthcare funders have experienced a surge in cases of respiratory illnesses attributed to the global pandemic.This was …

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Govt needs to stabilise bread and butter prices

THE looming increase in bread price will pile pressure on the country's citizens already battling a wildly inflationary environment aided by poor monetary policies by Treasury.To say that the poor economic environment has eroded all the va…

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:00hrs | 13 | by Eddie Cross

The impact of US sanctions on Zimbabwe

WHEN the American government passed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment (Zidera) Act 20 years ago, it argued that the Act was not intended to punish ordinary Zimbabweans but to target those individuals and organisations …

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 06:00hrs | 12 | by Eddie Cross

Mnangagwa took Sona for political grandstanding

CRISIS in Zimbabwe Coalition has noted with huge concern the failure by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to face the reality of the situation prevailing in Zimbabwe during his State of the Nation Address (Sona) delivered on October 7, 2021.It …

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 05:59hrs | 9 | by Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition

Zanu-PF leadership consigning people to abject poverty

THE rate at which government is destroying the nation boggles the mind.Zimbabwe's woes are complex and are compounded by the Zanu-PF government's misguided policies, nepotism and corruption. The country resembles a war-weary nation.The des…

Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 05:59hrs | 11 | by Forget Sanhu

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