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War Veterans attack ZANU PF councillor
ZANU PF ward 30 candidate councillor Dickson Mucherwa is reported under attack from war Veterans who want him arrested for allegedly stealing Presidential inputs in 2019.The beef is emanating ...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 22:34hrs | 1424 | by Simbarashe Sithole
15 beneficiaries of Mnangagwa amnesty rearrested for murder, robbery
At least 15 convicts who benefited from the Presidential Clemency Order last month have been rearrested for offences including murder and armed robbery.Last month, 4 270 prisoners countrywide ...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:15hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Woman stones 2 daughters to death
A mother in Masvingo teamed up with her brother to stone her daughters aged two and five to death.This was after Modina Mavhunga (28) and Clever Mavhunga (35) had assaulted their father accusi...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Betting shops robbed of R25,000
Three security guards were attacked by six unknown armed robbers in two sports bet shops in Entumbane Bulawayo. The incident occurred on May 28 2023 when the unknown suspects stole over US$4 0...Published: 30 May 2023 at 21:47hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
At what stage does a President concede failure?
IF I were the President of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under the prevailing economic circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each day without electricity, and most...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 252 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At what stage does a president concede he has failed?
If I were the president of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under these circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each and every day without electricity, and most urban a...Published: 28 May 2023 at 16:02hrs | 237 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean prisoners in SA want to be paroled and repatriated
A campaign has kicked off to repatriate thousands of Zimbabwean prisoners eligible for parole.A letter sent by attorneys representing the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) ...Published: 23 May 2023 at 21:22hrs | 441 | by Ciara Ryan
Robbers attack security guards, steal tobacco bales
TWENTY robbers attacked eight security guards with a pistol machetes, okapi knives and iron bars at Wilmode Farm in Mvurwi before stealing 63 tobacco bales last Friday.National police spokespe...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa chopper deal raises stink?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been criticised for presiding over a controversial deal that saw Zimbabwe acquire 32 helicopters from Russia worth a staggering US$320 million without following laid d...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:14hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter
Man steals groceries to feed girlfriends
A Harare woman on Thursday accused her ‘ex-husband' of stealing groceries to go and feed his three girlfriends.Rumbidzayi Makanjena told Harare magistrate, Tamara Chibindi, that Tendai Liche...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Burglar targets top cops
Who will guard ordinary citizens from criminals now that the Zimbabwe Republic Police are also in need of protection from criminals?This is the question Beitbridge residents are asking themsel...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Amnesty beneficiary steals hat on way out of prison
A PRISONER on parole almost forfeited his freedom after he was accused of stealing a hat from one of the inmates who benefited from the Presidential amnesty.Forty-three prisoners in Beitbridge...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:13hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter
The existence of God is not necessary for moral behaviour
First of all, let's just get one thing straight: I'm not a theologian, philosopher, or even a particularly religious person. In fact, if I had to describe myself, I'd say I'm more of a casual observer...Published: 19 May 2023 at 13:55hrs | 248 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Hungry man caught harvesting school maize
A 25-YEAR- OLD hungry Mazowe man was arrested after he was caught stealing maize cobs at a school field last week.Dinsidale Nyats...Published: 16 May 2023 at 11:00hrs | 1167 | by Simbarashe Sithole
IPEC boss' son acquitted
INSURANCE and Pension Commission (IPEC) boss Grace Muradzikwa's son Kundai who was accused of unlawful entry into the house of socialite Luminitsa Kimberly Jemwa and stealing US$32 000 cash together w...Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:00hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for stealing vehicle
A Kuwadzana man has appeared in court today for allegedly stealing a Toyota Wish vehicle worth US$5 500 that was parked at a car park. Emmanuel Chidawanyika (24) appeared before Harare regional Magist...Published: 15 May 2023 at 18:56hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
BCC worry over vandalism of public toilets
THE Bulawayo City Council has expressed concern over the increase of vandalism of public toilets in the Central Business District with some unscrupulous individuals going to the extent of stealing toi...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:34hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'mbingas' flashy lifestyles reflect a corrupt economy
So, another so-called mbinga (wealthy person) in Zimbabwe has been active once again, on social media flaunting his latest acquisitions.This time around, he bought himself the latest Maybach B...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:22hrs | 1016 | by Tendai Mbofana
Security guards jailed for stealing beer
The love of beer caused two Mazowe security guards to go to jail after they were convicted of unlawful entry and theft by Concession magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware.Tawanda Langton (20) and Osw...Published: 10 May 2023 at 09:27hrs | 859 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cattle rustler gets 9 years behind bars
A Guruve-based cattle rustler was sentenced to nine years in jail after stealing two cattle from the grazing lands.Willard Castern (36) was jailed by Magistrate Ruramai Chitumbura after full t...Published: 09 May 2023 at 13:06hrs | 1014 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mugabe daughter's divorce opens can of worms
A LOCAL property developer has accused the late former President Robert Mugabe's daughter, Bona and her estranged husband, Simba Chikore of stealing vast tracts of its prime land at Carrick Creagh Est...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1745 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza threatens to quit
Herentals 1 - 0 FC Platinum A FUMING Norman Mapeza issued a surprise threat to quit coaching after his FC Platinum side fell to bogey side Herentals at the National Sports Stadium yesterday....Published: 02 May 2023 at 09:00hrs | 1260 | by Staff reporter
Zesa accused of cheating the dead
ZESA Holdings has been accused of stealing from a widow by refusing to pay out the terms of a contract for its late employee.Raviro Mariwa (56), the wife of the late Richard Mariwa who worked ...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:27hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Thieves steal vehicle from police station
Two suspected thieves who stole a vehicle from a police station which they had abandoned at a crime scene where they had waylaid tobacco farmers have appeared in court charged with theft of a motor ve...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:37hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
Man robbed by commercial sex workers
A 38-year-old Harare man lost an Iphone and US$5 to three commercial sex workers who attacked him while he was attending to his vehicle after it had developed a mechanical fault last night.The...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:36hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Marvo Stationery saga rages on...10 years later
The Marvo Stationary case continue to drag on and on, with new twists and turns. Since the company was sold to Mahlongonono Valela and his partners, following the death of Mr. Kates the original owner...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 13:14hrs | 1220 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Jack hammer thief bashed to death
A suspected jack hammer thief was bashed to death by an angry mob on Independence day at Tilas Mine in Bulawayo....Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:42hrs | 162 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Judas Iscariot and the Gold Mafia
When we look at the character of Judas in the Bible we notice that one has to belong to a certain group of people in power or has to form his own group th...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | 187 | by Erick Matotoba
Chiyangwa scolds son Edmund for 'stealing property'
A leaked audio has exposed a fierce dispute between businessman Phillip Chiyangwa and his son Edmund over ownership of a property.Chiyangwa is heard shouting at his son accusing him of fraudul...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 17:17hrs | 3555 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Uhuru celebrations now a stale ritual
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, in my estimation, it was inevitable for the 43rd independence anniversary to be devoid of ceremony. As I see it, even the hosting of the ...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 18:56hrs | 440 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Is Zimbabwe a nation of liars and thieves?
When I was attentively watching the last episode of the Al Jazeera 'Gold Mafia' exposé yesterday - there were expectedly some more troubling revelations made pertaining to the acts of corruption root...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 18:45hrs | 1019 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU-PF chairman acquitted
ZANU-PF Mazowe chairperson for ward 21 who was accused of stealing seven bags of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer which were meant for Pfumvudza pr...Published: 15 Apr 2023 at 09:11hrs | 1373 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa was never appointed by God!
As the Christian world moves out of the so-called 'Easter holidays' - to be expected, there were multitudes who gathered in various places to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:45hrs | 1515 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa must relinquish Ambassador At Large Angel's appointment
Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has appealed to the Office of the President and Cabinet to immediately relinquish Ambassador At Large for Europe and the Americas, Uebert Angel of ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:36hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
2 cops steal US$158,000 from suspect
TWO police officers appeared before a Harare magistrate on Wednesday facing criminal abuse of office charges after they allegedly stole US$158 000 from a suspect.Addmore Musiza (34) and Tafara...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:13hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Police detectives share US$160,000 theft loot
Two Criminal Investigation Department (CID) police officers have landed in the dock on allegations of sharing US$160,000 they had recovered while investigating a theft case.The two, Addmore Mu...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 18:20hrs | 1599 | by Staff reporter
Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?
Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television - I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. There was a documentary narrating a harrowing ambush...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 08:53hrs | 1077 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A dunderhead leader believes what he can't do is impossible for everyone else to accomplish!
Those who follow my articles are now all too familiar with how I regard with utter disdain those who make excuses for failing to fulfill their mandates.Quite frankly, I seriously doubt if ther...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 10:33hrs | 677 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo suburb plunges into darkness
BULAWAYO's Newton West suburb was plunged into darkness early yesterday morning after thieves once again stole copper cables as the spate of vandalism of critical public infrastructure continues unaba...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:55hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Serial killer on death row loses appeal at Supreme Court
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the death sentence by a Bulawayo serial killer Birthwell Sibanda who killed three people and robbed them of their cellphones and money.Dubbed ...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
As guns flow into Zimbabwe, armed robberies spike
CHRISTOPHER Holland believed he had done all he could to secure his home: two vicious dogs permanently stationed in the front yard and wall-to-wall security. But as he arrived home from work one day a...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 08:15hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Fawcett Security guards up for stealing US$12,000 from thief
Two Fawcett Security guards appeared in court for allegedly stealing over US$12,000 cash from a theft suspect they had just apprehended with his loot from Total Energies in Hillcrest, Bulawayo....Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:46hrs | 1392 | by Staff reporter
Man offers US$20 maintenance to ex-wife
A HARARE man yesterday offered to pay US$20 to his former wife as maintenance for two children they had together.The man accused the ex-wife of poisoning him and stealing his money when he ser...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:24hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Daring thief breaks into girlfriend's landlord's house
A daring Chiweshe thief broke into his girlfriend's landlord's house and stole cellphones and money after failing to locate his girlfriend.Takunda Banda (20) of Mupandenyama village, Chiweshe ...Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 00:26hrs | 1272 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Confusion around Al Jazeera corruption documentary proves need for investigative journalism in Zimbabwe
It has been hinted that the much-anticipated Al Jazeera investigative documentary on high-level corruption, money laundering and gold smuggling in Zimbabwe will finally be aired this Thursday 23rd Mar...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 17:50hrs | 2755 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 Zimbabweans nabbed for cross-border stocktheft
South African police on Friday arrested two Zimbabweans and a national of that country for allegedly stealing goats and sheep valued at about R118 000.The trio stole the livestock in Zimbabwe ...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:52hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter
Robber found dead near hospital
The silver Honda Fit in which a suspected armed robber was found dead on Monday morning just outside Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare was reported to have been stolen in Parktown, Waterfalls,...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:41hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Eight years on, authorities yet to give update on the disappeared journalist and pro-democracy activist
Eight years after journalist and pro-democracy activist, Itai Dzamara went missing authorities are yet to give progress report on their investigation efforts to ensure his family receives justice, tru...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 09:15hrs | 523 | by APO/Amnesty International
Aspiring Zanu-PF legislator jailed for stealing diplomat's fertiliser
Zanu-PF's aspiring Nyanga North legislator Evans Kamombo was yesterday sentenced to nine years in prison for stealing fertiliser worth US$44 075 belonging to Zimbabwe's envoy to Tanzania, Anselem Sany...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:22hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Accident victims linked to robbery
A gang of three robbers who first dispossessed a driver of a Toyota Wish in Rusape on Thursday night last week and then raided a bottle store was involved in an accident a few hours later when they cr...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:28hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
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