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Man kills estranged wife, hangs self
A MAN from Fort Rixon in Insiza District of Matabeleland South allegedly killed his estranged wife by stabbing her 10 times with a homemade knife before hanging himself in his fields.Matabelel...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:52hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs mom's 'dog' lover
NOT my mother!A man from Marula in Matabeleland South could not accept seeing his mother being poked by another man and knifed him to death. The incident which left villagers in a state of sho...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:51hrs | 2348 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man found dead
A 26-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo was stoned and stabbed to death allegedly by a group of unknown assailants. Edward Hlanganani from Old Magwegwe suburb was found by a passerby lying in blood on...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:18hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Jilted man kills wife in savage knife attack
A MAN from Inyathi allegedly killed his estranged wife by stabbing her five times with a flip knife for dumping him, police have confirmed.Police spokesperson for Matabeleland North Chief Insp...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 09:46hrs | 1661 | by Staff reporter
Killer shebeen queen kept in jail
A BULAWAYO shebeen queen who allegedly stabbed and killed a man from Zvishavane in Pumula East suburb has appeared in court for routine remand.Sithembiso Mzizi (54) allegedly smashed a beer bo...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:57hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
'Good evening General Peter Walls'
It was just after 8pm, and the night was still. A few crickets were chirping and stridulating, interchanging with hooting cars which were roaming the almost deserted streets of the then Salisbury indu...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 5373 | by Forward Nyanyiwa
Man murdered for asking for sex
TWO Harare men were hauled before the courts yesterday for allegedly murdering a man who asked for sex from their female accomplice during a beer drink.Trymore White and Roy Kufahakurotyi appe...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:57hrs | 4666 | by Staff reporter
Teenage armed robber killed over loot sharing
A TEENAGER from Old Pumula suburb in Bulawayo who was stabbed to death in an incident that left his friend hospitalised, was part of a syndicate of armed robbers who turned on each other after rowing ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:27hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
Robbers pounce on Bulawayo firm, 2 seriously injured
TWO Chinese businessmen were seriously injured on Thursday night after they were attacked by robbers brandishing a pistol and machetes.The robbers stormed Naizonel Investments in Bulawayo's Ke...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1629 | by Staff reporter
Nyau dancers stabbed during dance procession
POLICE in Goromonzi have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly stabbed two Nyau dancers while trying to rescue a woman who had intruded into the dance-ring at a farm in Bromley.The suspec...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:02hrs | 1314 | by Staff reporter
Cops raid Pumula, 81 arrests recorded
A MAJOR police operation in Bulawayo's Pumula suburb targeting shebeens and drug peddlers has resulted in the arrest of one murder suspect and 80 others for various offences. The crackdown fol...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:22hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
How Chamisa and Mwonzora handed Zanu-PF Bulawayo by-election win
Nelson Chamisa blamed the party's shock defeat in a council by-election in Bulawayo on an "invisible hand" which he vowed to "cut off".The MDC lost the ward 28 by-election in the suburb of Cow...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:27hrs | 4354 | by ZimLive
Stabbings leave 2 dead, one battles for life in hospital
TWO people from Old Pumula suburb in Bulawayo died within a 300 metre radius in two separate incidents of knife crime yesterday while a teenager is battling for life in hospital after being stabbed. ...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:01hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs stepdaughter to death
Police have launched a manhunt for a 44-year-old Mberengwa man who allegedly murdered his stepdaughter after she had intervened in a family dispute.Aaron Moyo of Maromo village under Chief Mat...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:08hrs | 1916 | by Staff reporter
Gold panner on the run after workmate 'stabbing'
A GOLD panner from Gwanda is on the run after he allegedly fatally stabbed his workmate with an Okapi knife in a dispute over the sharing of money realised from a gold deal. Matabeleland South...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:36hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Man nabbed over neighbour's murder
A 19-YEAR-OLD Kezi man has been dragged to court over allegations of fatally stabbing his neighbour.Ashton Ncube was last week not asked to plead to murder when he appeared before Kezi magistr...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 07:21hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter
No bail for cop 'killer' sangoma
AN inyanga from Gokwe who allegedly lured a police officer to a bush where he is alleged to have fatally stabbed him with a knife and dumped the body, has lost his application for bail pending trial. ...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 22:55hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Soldier runs amok, 'turns' Hwange bar into a war zone
A SOLDIER allegedly turned a bar in Hwange into a war zone where he pummelled patrons on several occasions and stabbed one of them. Benson Gwenzi (29) of 371 Empumalanga, stationed at the Zimb...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 22:51hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean driver battles for life after fresh SA xenophobic attacks
A ZIMBABWEAN truck driver is battling for life at a hospital in Durban, KwaZulu Natal province in South Africa after he was caught up in suspected fresh xenophobic attacks in the neighbouring country....Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 22:49hrs | 2054 | by Staff reporter
Machete murder at Bulawayo nightclub
A gold panner (17) from Cowdray Park suburb was brutally hacked to death with a machete at a night club in Bulawayo. Bornwell Ndlovu allegedly attacked Talent Sibanda with the machete a few me...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:46hrs | 3359 | by Staff reporter
Hubby kills wife over spanner
SIXTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD Eliphas Toziva from Shurugwi recently fatally stabbed his wife, Engeline Marecha (age unknown), for lending their neighbour a spanner without his consent.Midlands provincia...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 1077 | by Staff reporter
Woman hacked to death
A MACHETE-WIELDING man last week went on a rampage and hacked a 40-year-old female vendor to death and left two other people seriously injured, police in Shurugwi have said.The incident happen...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1222 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabs wife's daughter
A 21-YEAR-OLD young woman from Mberengwa was allegedly fatally stabbed by her stepfather with a kitchen knife for intervening in a fight between him and her mother. Acting Midlands provincial ...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 23:04hrs | 2647 | by Staff reporter
Man on the run after fatally stabbing friend on head multiple times
A MAN from Matabeleland South Province is on the run after allegedly stabbing his friend with an okapi knife several times on the head leading to his death. Matabeleland South provincial polic...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 18:12hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Man kills friend over cigarettes
POLICE in Bulawayo are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed another from Pumula East suburb to death following a row over cigarettes at a party in December. Ezra Ncube (34) from Pumula East...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:45hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Taxi driver's killer jailed
A suspected member of a four-man gang that allegedly kidnapped, robbed and brutally killed a Gweru taxi driver in December last year before dumping his body in a dam with his hands and legs tied, has ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:53hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Death sentence for double murderer
AN Inyathi man who struck his wife and sister with a hammer before fatally stabbing them with a spear, following a rumour of infidelity has been sentenced to death for the double murder.Amos N...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:11hrs | 1851 | by Staff reporter
Panner duped by hooker goes berserk
AN artisanal miner from Shurugwi went berserk and randomly attacked patrons at Mzansi Night Club in the gold mining town with a machete leaving three people dead and several others injured as revenge ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:55hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed over girlfriend
Midlands provincial magistrate Charity Maphosa will tomorrow deliver her judgement in a case of attempted murder involving a man who stabbed his friend following a dispute over a girlfriend. T...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1583 | by Staff reporter
Police moves to ban machete gangs
POLICE in Matabeleland South have banned the public from carrying an assortment of material deemed dangerous that include machetes, okapi knives, swords, daggers, catapults, knobkerries and spears....Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:15hrs | 810 | by Staff reporter
Zhombe gold turf war ends in tragedy
Police have launched a manhunt for eight Zhombe gold panners who stabbed two fellow miners leaving one dead and another battling for his life following a fight over a gold claim.Midlands provi...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:57hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Fan fatally stabbed at Jah Prayzah show
POLICE are investigating a murder case linked to a Jah Prayzah show in Beitbridge at the weekend. The border town woke up to shocking news of the death of a popular city man Tinashe Hove whose...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1233 | by Staff reporter
Violent wife caught red-handed
A Harare man claims he is living in fear of his allegedly violent wife, who always beats him up.Simon Chingeto bared all when he was applying for a protection order at the Harare Civil Court a...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 12:56hrs | 5233 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber serving 25 years in court for four murders
AN alleged serial killer dubbed the "Underwear Robber" for stealing his victims' clothes and forcing them to walk naked, appeared in court yesterday for allegedly killing four people and robbing them ...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:50hrs | 1607 | by Staff reporter
Socialite stabbed at Jah Prayzah gig
A Beitbridge socialite was allegedly stabbed at top musician Jah Prayzah's gig in the border town at the weekend following scenes of violence as fans protested against the late start of the show....Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:17hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Family demands 30 cattle for slain son
A family of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed to death following a misunderstanding at a drinking spot in Zhombe last week, has demanded 30 head of cattle before burying their son.Muchwell Ncu...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:24hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean arrested for stabbing woman to death on Joburg street
Police have arrested a 25-year-old Zimbabwean man for allegedly stabbing a woman to death in the Johannesburg CBD on Sunday morning.Police spokesman Captain Xoli Mbele said the suspect had all...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 15:05hrs | 4399 | by Staff reporter
Two stabbed, axed in gold rush
AN illegal gold panner from Plumtree ganged up with his accomplices and allegedly axed their two rivals before stabbing them with a knife following a dispute over gold nuggets. This emerged wh...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 22:26hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Stabbing at school
A Zengeza 4 High School pupil is nursing injuries at Chitungwiza Central Hospital after he was stabbed in the abdomen last Friday while defending his neighbour who had accidentally stepped onto assail...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 17:04hrs | 3723 | by Staff reporter
Granny killer sentenced to death
A BEITBRIDGE man, who waylaid a 65-year-old flea market trader in the driveway of her house in the border town before fatally stabbing the woman and robbing her of two cellphones, was yesterday senten...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:08hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Released prisoner kills wife, hangs self
A 28-YEAR-OLD Murewa man killed his wife and later committed suicide after accusing her of infidelity during his incarcaration.Trust Mambara allegedly stabbed his wife Tarisai Zunzanyika (27) ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 11:18hrs | 3818 | by Staff reporter
'I cut off head, private parts to sell for $25,000'
The Gwanda man who allegedly murdered a mentally challenged man and harvested the head and private parts yesterday said he had planned to sell the human pieces in Chiredzi.Honest Moyo, 22, who...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 14:21hrs | 4658 | by Staff reporter
Zim student murdered in Algeria
Algerian media has reported that a 22 year old Zimbabwean student who was doing a degree in Electromechanics at the University of Annaba was stabbed by an unknown assailant and he bled to death. ...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 19:39hrs | 12187 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man murders sex worker
A Bikita man allegedly fatally stabbed a commercial sex worker with an Okapi knife at Nyika Growth Point last week after a dispute at her house. Leonard Gwari (24) of Duma Location, Nyika, all...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:58hrs | 3601 | by Staff reporter
Arsonist assaulted, stabbed to death
FOUR men have been taken to court for killing a Chipinge man who confessed to torching a hut in their village.Tendai Nyambi, Vongai Maphosa, Boy Dube and Simon Khani of Mutimburi village under...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 10:26hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
10 times maid stabber 3-year-run ends in suicide
A MURDER suspect who absconded to South Africa after allegedly fatally stabbing the family maid 10 times for spurning his sexual advances, committed suicide in the neighbouring country. Vincen...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:13hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa willing, or even able to punish those behind killings, beatings
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised an investigation into the excesses carried out by security forces during the latest strife in the country. "Heads will roll," he declared, if the allegations ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:55hrs | 329 | by The Independent (UK)
Taxi driver murdered in cold blood
A TAXI driver was murdered in cold blood allegedly by three suspected carjackers who had hired him from the Central Business District (CBD) in Gweru pretending to be going to Woodlands suburb. ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:04hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Man left paralysed in vicious attack
TWO Chipinge men recently escaped death by a whisker after they were recently assaulted with iron bars by fellow villagers who left them for dead, with one of them now paralysed.This came to l...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:37hrs | 857 | by Staff reporter
Family dumps dead body, demands (16) cow
THERE was drama in Mzemba Village in Zhombe when the family of a murder victim dumped the body at the suspected assailant's homestead where it spent three days. The family was demanding 16 hea...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:17hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
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