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Man commits suicide over son's immaturity
A 66-YEAR-OLD Murewa man committed suicide after a heated argument with his son for failing to secure his own space to live.Medicine Kuchesa, of Chivhinge Village under Chief Mangwende, was pr...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:22hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
Guard shoots self 3 times in suicide
A SECURITY guard employed by a Bulawayo company to man the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) offices in the city centre died yesterday after he shot himself three times in a suspected case of suicide...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:26hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Zuma survives assasination attempt
Former South African President Jacob Zuma says there was a detailed plot to kill him in Durban during the recently held Fill up Moses Mabhida stadium show by Masikandi artist Khuzani Mpungose....Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 12:38hrs | 5719 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Job Sikhala must stop behaving like a teaser bull
MDC-Alliance deputy national chairperson Job Sikhala, who has been arraigned before the courts on allegations of subverting a constitutionally-elected Government, is indeed, not new to controversy. It...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 07:28hrs | 931 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Suicide on tower light
A 19-year-old teenager from Gweru allegedly hanged himself from a tower light using a rope after allegedly stealing an undisclosed amount of United States dollars from his father. Midlands pro...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya's world crumbling?
The world around Prophet Walter Magaya is crumbling as more allegations of sexual abuse and harassment continue to surface.A week after the Maenzanise family went on social media alleging that...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:00hrs | 604 | by Garikai Mazara
'Zimbabwe has less than 20 psychiatric doctors'
ZIMBABWE has less than 20 psychiatrists amid increased demand for mental health services due to the deteriorating economic situation in the country with a population of around 15 million people, the Z...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:26hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Suicide over hooker wife
A MAN from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo hanged himself from a roof truss at his rented home after his self-confessed sex worker wife of two years allegedly fell in love and ran off with one of her clie...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1520 | by Staff reporter
MSU student kills self in protest
A 24-YEAR-OLD Midlands State University (MSU) student from Gutu allegedly committed suicide by drinking a poisonous substance in protest after being reprimanded by his father for continuously coming h...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 01:19hrs | 3714 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is one giant crime scene!
Presently, a newspaper headline reports a ticketing scam by over a hundred Zupco conductors which prejudiced the company of thousands of dollars; fast-tracking the demise of a public transport project...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 22:29hrs | 4026 | by Washington Nyasha Gwarada
MSU student kills self
A 24-year-old Midlands State University student from Gutu allegedly committed suicide by drinking a poisonous substance on Sunday in protest for being reprimanded by his father for continuously coming...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 20:29hrs | 3354 | by Staff reporter
Man hangs self to avoid jail time
STRESSED UP over his pending assault case before the courts, a 40–year-old man here hanged himself on a tree at his homestead on Tuesday.It is reported that the now deceased, Lastborn Bhusvu...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 20:28hrs | 1189 | by Staff reporter
Man hangs self at Luveve High School
A COOK at Luveve High School in Bulawayo was found hanging in his house at the school compound in a suspected case of suicide.Xolani Mpofu (30) allegedly hanged himself from the roof trusses u...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 16:50hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter
Teenage suicide reaches alarming rate
A United States of America study has revealed that suicide rates among young people globally have reached the highest levels since year 2000.Oren Miron, the study's lead author and a research ...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 11:23hrs | 1598 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man accused of ex-girlfriend rape acquitted
A 25-YEAR-OLD man who appeared in court for allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend who reported the incident after four years, has been acquitted after a full trial.Mufaro Mutanda, who initially h...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 08:37hrs | 3159 | by Staff reporter
Spunned man hangs himself
A 47-year-old Glendale man hanged himself on a tree branch after he was dumped by his girlfriend.Rangarirai Chaera of Virginia farm, Glendale, was found dead by Liberty Chigango around 5am....Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:25hrs | 1020 | by Staff reporter
Watching our customs and traditions vanish
A new baby in the village, a new person, another family member. Elderly women would make a bee line to see and welcome the new arrival. Out of tune welcome songs would be heard, gifts and pron...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:01hrs | 98 | by Thomas Murisa
Zanu-PF rescues apostle Chiwenga from the jaws of death
Zimbabwe and social media has been awash with the sad news of the accident of apostle Talent Chiwenga of the TF Chiwenga ministries. Apostle Chiwenga lost his wife and another church member. I...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 13:13hrs | 38270 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Suspect 'hangs' self in police cell
A SUSPECT who was being held at the Gwanda Urban Police Station after being arrested for disorderly conduct reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself in the cells. The man whose name is ...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 08:54hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
The Marriage Bill of 2017 - A personal reflection on why it will not fly!
I am sure most people have read the proposed Marriages Bill of 2017, which seeks to repeal and replace the existing Marriage Act (Chapter 5:11) & the Customary Marriages Act (Chapter 5:01). ...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 12:06hrs | 1851 | by Pastor Tomson Dube
Zanu-PF MP 'rejects' MDC official's medical donations
CHIREDZI West legislator Farai Musikavanhu has allegedly withdrawn hospital beds and other medical ancillary supplies donated to Chiredzi Polyclinic by opposition MDC losing parliamentary aspirant Joh...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1572 | by Staff reporter
Judgment for 'killer' soldier set for today
THE judgment in the case of a soldier who allegedly shot dead his wife, her two siblings and injured his 18-month- old daughter before shooting himself in a failed suicide attempt last year, has been ...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
Jilted man drinks cyanide
A Bindura man consumed cyanide last week after he insulted his mother-in-law following a dispute with his estranged wife.Tinotenda Jenhu (20) of Makusha Farm allegedly took poison after his mo...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:47hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Make corruption suicidal
Time seems long overdue for the Second Republic to supplant with dizzifying actions rhetorical denunciation of maggots fattening themselves on what does not belong to them so that Zimbabweans are spar...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:28hrs | 403 | by Stephen Mpofu
Latest on explosion at Parirenyatwa hospital
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals has responded to media reports that a patient attempted to commit suicide by detonating an unidentified explosive device in the process endangering the lives of f...Published: 24 May 2019 at 12:04hrs | 5805 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man hangs self in neighbours yard
A VICTORIA Falls man allegedly committed suicide by hanging from a tree in a neighbour's yard following a dispute with an unnamed girlfriend he was cohabiting with.Roderick Mpofu, believed to ...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:33hrs | 1434 | by Staff reporter
BCC girlfriend murder accused guard dies
THE Bulawayo City Council security guard who allegedly killed his girlfriend over a text message before attempting suicide by ingesting poison has died.Police confirmed the death of Absolom Nd...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:07hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
HIV+ man 'commits suicide'
AN HIV positive man from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo has allegedly committed suicide.Baldwin Mthunzi (31) was found hanging in his room by his brother Terrence last Sunday at around 12 noo...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:09hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
Man kills wife and attempts suicide over infidelity
A 24-YEAR-OLD man fatally stabbed his wife with a kitchen knife and then tried to commit suicide by stabbing himself with the same knife after accusing her of infidelity.Matabeleland South act...Published: 16 May 2019 at 17:49hrs | 1928 | by Staff reporter
Dealing with Vuzu parties and drug abuse
There is need for a research to understand causal factors for the wild and risky behavior of young people in Bulawayo, we may assume we know the reasons but maybe let's find out through a proper study...Published: 08 May 2019 at 11:22hrs | 2454 | by Michael Mdladla Ndiweni
Suicide and Depression - The answer is Jesus Christ more than any other solution!
I am sure everyone at some point has seen the phrase: Jesus is the answer! There is no question asked but that is the phrase given as pointing to the answer. Indeed, people need the Lord and this Lord...Published: 07 May 2019 at 12:01hrs | 2111 | by Pastor Tomson Dube
Prominent academic commits suicide
PROMINENT academic and Lupane State University Centre for Continuing Education director Dr Ndabezinhle Ncube has died.Dr Ncube, who was active in football as a match commissioner in the Premie...Published: 05 May 2019 at 12:16hrs | 4539 | by Staff reporter
Form Four pupil hangs self
A FORM Four pupil at St Bernards High School in Bulawayo's Old Pumula suburb was found hanging at home in Pumula North on Monday in a suspected case of suicide. Thembelihle Gombora (16) allege...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:30hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
Nust student in mystery suicide
A National University of Science and Technology (Nust) second year Actuarial Science student was found hanging at home in Nketa suburb on Friday in a suspected case of suicide. Misheck Siwela ...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 06:58hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter
Woman reports rape four years later
A 25-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo yesterday appeared in court for allegedly raping his girlfriend in 2015. Mufaro Mutanda allegedly raped his girlfriend, who was 22 at the time and a student at ...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
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 | 576 | by Staff reporter
Rebirth of the Zimdollar
Zimbabwean central bank authorities have a traceable record of overnight monetary policy changes. Memories of the former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono era of monetary policy hip-...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:09hrs | 1446 | by Paddington Masamha
Shocking number of pupils rape recorded in Matebeleland North
SCHOOLS in Matebeleland North Province recorded shocking numbers of pupils who were raped and fell into child marriages while at least one was killed by another pupil.Available statistics show...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa a sellout?
As expected varakashi Completely miss Julius Malema's point regarding the so called compensation of white farmers (what else can you expect from bootlickers).To put it simple this is is Malema...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 14:33hrs | 4031 | by Tichaona Nzekete
Drama as top lawyer is nabbed for rape in court
Top Bulawayo lawyer Mlweliwenkululeko Ncube (38) has been arrested for allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend who parted ways with him six years ago.Police arrested Ncube in dramatic fashion at th...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 16:09hrs | 7731 | by Methusi Ncube
Godmother Queen Wezhira defiantly sits bare on Mthwakazi
In our culture, when the legendary flowery Eve sits bare and exhibits her rhino horn, the descendants of Adam have to look aside and scurry for cover! Conversely, this time it should be a different ba...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:41hrs | 2185 | by Muntukaziwa
Mwonzora, Chamisa duel good for fair competition
A LOT of Zimbabweans still believe in the power of fair competition. Douglas Mwonzora has thrown down the gauntlet and is running for MDC presidency, meaning Nelson Chamisa faces a congress challenge....Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:52hrs | 567 | by Editorial - Daily News
Zanu-PF stalwart found dead with gun in hand
RENOWNED farmer, Sweet Sweet, (56), was allegedly killed three kilometres from his farm in Nyamandlovu in Matabeleland North and his unknown killers tried to make it appear as if he had committed suic...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 23:35hrs | 2424 | by Staff reporter
MSU student commits suicide after 'impregnating maid'
A FIRST year Geography and Environmental Studies student at Midlands State University committed suicide on Sunday after allegedly impregnating a maid. Midlands provincial police spokesperson A...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 20:30hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide after raping neighbour's wife
A 22-YEAR-OLD Tsholotsho man tried to rape his neighbour's wife (62) in a suspected muthi ritual and ran off to commit suicide after the woman overpowered him.Melusi Ndebele of Kapanyana...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 20:14hrs | 1724 | by Methusi Ncube
Zanu-PF activist murdered
Zanu PF activist Sweet Sweet who was found dead with pistol in hand, 2.5km from his Nyamandlovu farm on Wednesday was murdered.Police sources close to investigations say the killers tried to m...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 19:32hrs | 1275 | by Methusi Ncube
Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket
It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. Genera...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 8366 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Why Engineer Elias Mudzuri is not a favourite to win the presidency in MDC-Alliance.
As the MDC-Alliance Congress gathers momentum, there are conspiracy theories and smear campaigning going around in the social media where people are discussing about the preferred candidate to lead th...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 12:51hrs | 5109 | by Leonard Koni
A dying (public) intellectualism in Zimbabwe
THE late Masipula Sithole taught me (and many others) how to perceive and think about our country, Zimbabwe's politics.Not only formally via the university lecture room, but also more signific...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:54hrs | 1623 | by Takura Zhangazha
Shock at funeral: Body viewing cancelled as corpse bleeds
MOURNERS at a funeral gathering in Emncwazini Village in Figtree, about 40 kilometres south east of Bulawayo had the shock of their lives when body viewing was cancelled amid claims that the corpse wa...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 07:29hrs | 3946 | by Staff reporter
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