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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 | 544 | 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 | 1308 | 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 | 1136 | 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 | 3641 | 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 | 7592 | 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 | 1959 | 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 | 554 | 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 | 2391 | 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 | 1876 | 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 | 1712 | 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 | 1252 | 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 | 8183 | 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 | 5017 | 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 | 1597 | 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 | 3935 | by Staff reporter
Body found under tree in suspected suicide case
THE body of a 40-year-old man has been found under a tree in Bulawayo's Nketa 7 suburb in a suspected case of suicide. Sources said the corpse was discovered by city council street clean...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:27hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa turns to rebels, as fight for MDC leadership hits the home stretch
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has effectively dumped his party long-standing Masvingo provincial chairman James Gumbi and thrown his weight behind a faction of returning rebels led by lawyer To...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:47hrs | 5180 | by newzimbabwe
King Mswati's 12th wife dies in SA hospital - reports
The wife of eSwatini's King Mswati the third, Nothando Dube, has died, according to reports.Known as Inkhosikati LaDube, she was the 12th wife of the Swazi monarch.According to the SAB...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 08:00hrs | 2856 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe male MPs fuel gender violations
WHILE a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step, the journey to women's emancipation seems so close yet so far!The day to day scenarios are characterised by women being victims of all...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 16:58hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Man kills self over household chores
A 35-YEAR-OLD drunken Bindura man committed suicide on Wednesday after he was confronted by his wife for delegating all household chores to his young brother.Gilbert Kasambarare (35), of Woodl...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 00:59hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults mum, hangs himself
A Murehwa man allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday after assaulting his mother who had chided him for bringing his friend to a family meeting. Trevor Munetsi (34) of Chikwira Village under C...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:07hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Nuclear loaded Pakistan 'shoots down two Indian jets'
Pakistan says it has shot down two Indian Air Force jets in a major escalation of the Kashmir conflict.An army spokesman said one plane had fallen inside Pakistani territory and a pilot had be...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2489 | by BBC
Wife killer hangs self
A MAN from Binga fatally axed his wife before killing himself after suspecting that she was cheating on him, police confirmed yesterday. The woman was killed on the day that she returned home ...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 06:49hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
RTGS dollars and production
Pursuant to the introduction of the so-called RTGS dollars (not to be confused with the US dollars), the question which arises is: will production be triggered by the introduction of the so-called RTG...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 10:41hrs | 3594 | by Colls Ndlovu
Shamed cheat commits suicide
A 41-YEAR-OLD married Shamva woman committed suicide after she was caught pants down in the bush with another married man on Monday.Danai Mandebvu, of Chitsa village under Chief Bushu, could n...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 06:23hrs | 3696 | by Staff reporter
John Mangudya's Bonditary policy confirms US$100 salary for a teacher
I am not an economist, I am a subsistence farmer but with a little knowledge of economics that I grasped from my experiences with primary education, John Mangudya's latest Bonditary policy is going to...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 19:11hrs | 6208 | by Don Chigumba
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums, healers, kings and queens. While Christianity remains as that or those institutions preaching, teaching and prophesying...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:50hrs | 3411 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
BREAKING: Top ZANU PF leader dies
Bulawayo ZANU PF Provincial Chairman Professor Calistus Ndlovu has died. Ndlovu is known for defecting from the Central Committee position of ZAPU to join ZANU PF in 1984 after calling ZAPU a ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 13:41hrs | 18658 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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
Tsvangirai's wife almost considered suicide just like her mother in-law
The wife of the late opposition MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has said Valentine's Day is a poignant time for her, struggling to deal with the pain and grief of losing her husband.Still a tall,...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 14:05hrs | 2664 | by Staff reporter
Prison officer in gun suicide attempt
A ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Services officer stationed at Khami Maximum Prison in Bulawayo is battling for life in hospital after he shot himself on the chest in an attempted suicide. ...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:50hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
Dialogue is critical but requires sincerity and progressive mindset
Political dialogue takes place in many forms, it is initiated and facilitated by a variety of actors. One cannot be an initiator and actor at the same time. Four main types of political dialogue have ...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 15:56hrs | 1463 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Valentine's joke goes bad
WHAT started as a daring, humorous Valentine's Day skit has turned into a nightmare for a Harare woman -Lorraine Guyo- who has since been suspended from work and forced to abandon her traditional cell...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 13:57hrs | 6523 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man accused of murdering 7 people denied bail in SA
A Zimbabwean man Fita Khupe who is accused of murder was denied bail on Monday at the Protea Magistrate's Court in Soweto on Monday.The magistrate said he is a flight risk and might run ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 15:32hrs | 3312 | by Mandla Ndlovu
It's time to abandon adversarial politics
In spite of my traumatic memories of the days of British colonialism, I hasten to admit that recent words of Queen Elizabeth II carry a powerful wisdom which we as Zimbabweans — bent on a reckless p...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:46hrs | 257 | by Andrew Wutawunashe
City pastor accused of wrecking marriage
A POPULAR city pastor who is also chairperson of the Civil Societies and Church Joint Forum Anglistone, Thembani Mthiyane Sibanda is flinging in controversy after a city man accused him of causing&nbs...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:29hrs | 1139 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara calls for a United States of Africa
FORMER deputy prime minister Professor Arthur Mutambara has told a British audience that the mooted "ever-closer African Union" was "despicable" and instead suggested that a "United States of Africa" ...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 18:58hrs | 1791 | by African News Agency
Boy kills self in mock suicide game
A NINE-YEAR-OLD boy from Lupane died last week after hanging himself in a mock suicide game he was playing with friends, Southern Eye has learnt.The incident happened on Tuesday last week in L...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 08:03hrs | 1536 | 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
It's the internet not life support
There has been an avalanche of criticism on Government's decision to shut down the internet during the recent MDC orchestrated violent demonstrations. Western sponsored pseudo civic groups approached ...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 10:09hrs | 1197 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Man commits suicide in police station
A 37 year old Masvingo man committed suicide at a Beitbridge police station where he had been detained over a case of Malicious Damage to Property (MDP). It is understood that the man , whose ...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 22:32hrs | 1713 | by Staff reporter
More evil to visit Zimbabwe under Mnangagwa
THE ousting of former President Robert Mugabe by political and military elites will result in more of the same abuse of Zimbabweans unless the Sadc joins forces with world powers to effect real change...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:53hrs | 1805 | by Mondli Makhanya
Teacher kills self in school storeroom
A female teacher at Muparuri Primary School, identified only as Mrs Kwangwari, committed suicide by hanging herself in the school storeroom in the early morning hours of Wednesday January 09, TellZim ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 16:07hrs | 2058 | by Staff reporter
Death penalty should be abolished in Zimbabwe
Laws and statutes play a pivotal role in the way disputes among people are settled. It is therefore incumbent upon every country to lay down its own justice delivery system to fulfil the mandate of up...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 16:07hrs | 313 | by Joyce Chigiya
Our grandparents need good care
If the truth be told, most elderly widows and widowers are leading a lonely life despite plenty next of kin including children. This notion is confirmed by the many cases of 'lonely deaths' of...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 15:55hrs | 126 | by Thomas Murisa
Jonathan Maphonjwana Moyo 'kills' wife, daughter, hangs self
A 70-YEAR-old man from Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb allegedly murdered his wife and their 13-year-old daughter before committing suicide following marital problems related to infidelity. Jonat...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:01hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Woman hangs self after HIV infection accusation
A 25-YEAR-OLD till operator from a leading supermarket in Gweru committed suicide by hanging on Sunday evening after a fight with her boyfriend who accused her of infecting him with HIV. This ...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
After the demonstrations ED will not put the fuel prices down
The hike in fuel prices, especially diesel, is likely to have a spiralling effect on the surging inflation over the medium-term horizon. The government's step to hike fuel prices would further aggrava...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 15:27hrs | 5446 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Say no to bullying in school
Despite the 'dry wallet' circumstances most Zimbabweans are facing, the zeal to have their children educated can never be underestimated. With schools opening this week, parents and guardians were all...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | 143 | by Thomas Murisa
Woman fakes own death to dump lover
THE WOMAN did not want to tell her boyfriend face to face that she wanted to dump him.So she made up a story . . . he went to visit her and was told that his girlfriend was dead!As Tim...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:07hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
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