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Karanda hospital dismisses fake nurse training advert
Karanda Mission Hospital has issued a public warning about a fraudulent social media message falsely advertising nurse training recruitment at its School of Nursing.The misleading post, circul...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 17:24hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Another Inter Africa Bus accident
Passengers aboard an Inter Africa bus traveling from Bulawayo to Mtshayeli in Tsholotsho narrowly escaped a fatal tragedy this afternoon when the vehicle overturned and landed on its roof.The ...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:14hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
Cursed father rapes daughter for 3 years
A 41-YEAR-OLD Tsholotsho man has been dragged to court for allegedly repeatedly raping his 13-year-old daughter from the time she turned 10.The man, whose name has been withheld to protect the vic...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Man promises to bribe rape witness with a tin of baked beans
A 64-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho, Jahe Village was sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a mentally challenged girl.Zakeu Mpofu appeared before Bulawayo's Magistrate Mr Matthew Mutiro on...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 19:44hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Man (77) kills self over goats
A 77-year-old man from Tsholotsho committed suicide by hanging after a dispute over the ownership of family goats early this week.The deceased Hebert Zilawa Tshuma of Diwala Line under Chief G...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 11:53hrs | 10 | by Peter Matuka
WATCH: Double murder shocks Tsholotsho villagers
THE brutal killing of 73-year-old visually impaired Mhlanga Bahono Mkhize and Getrude Ncube (36) from Mgogodleni line in Tsholotsho District on New Year's eve has left the community in shock.T...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Khulu Moyo's relatives came on Saturday only to disappear without a trace
THE 81-year-old man from Tsholotsho who spent the past 61 years in neighbouring South Africa has recovered and hospital authorities say he will remain at the hospital while his family discusses the wa...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Herd boy locked up 12 years for rape
A herdboy from Tsholotsho, Matebeleland North province, has been sentenced to an effective 12 years behind bars for raping and impregnating an 11-year-old girl who later suffered a miscarriage....Published: 12 May 2023 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 Matebeleland hospitals to get solar power plants
THREE hospitals in Matebeleland region are set to benefit from solar power plants through a project being implemented by a consortium of local independent power producers (IPPs) and German partners....Published: 04 Apr 2022 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Spirit medium dies at 'Little Njelele'
A SPIRIT medium died after he was stung by a swarm of bees at a shrine in Tsholotsho where rain-makers, popularly known as ihosana, had gathered for some traditional rituals.Mr Milton Tshuma (...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bomb explodes on Tsholotsho family
A MOTHER and her two children aged three and 12 from Tsholotsho district in Matabeleland North province were seriously injured after an explosion from a suspected bomb one of the the minors had picked...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Goblin terror at Tsholotsho Hospital - Terrorise nursing staff
IN a real-life drama whose script reads like folklore plucked from Gothic literature, nurses at Tsholotsho District Hospital in Matabeleland North province are being terrorised by suspected goblins wh...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
110 pregnant women catch Covid-19
MORE than 100 pregnant women have been quarantined in Matabeleland North after they tested positive for Covid-19. Matabeleland North Provincial Medical Director Dr Munekai Padingani confirmed that 110...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Girl (4) dies from hot cooking oil burns
A 25-YEAR-OLD Tsholotsho woman lost her toddler after the girl sustained third-degree burns from hot cooking oil after lifting a pan from the fire.The woman had left her four-year-old in the c...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Corpses pile up at Mpilo mortuary
CORPSES continue to pile up at Mpilo Central Hospital mortuary in Bulawayo due to delays by relatives in collecting the bodies for burial and authorities are reportedly mulling conducting pauper buria...Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
PPE boost for Mpilo, Tsholotsho hospitals
MPILO Central Hospital and Tsholotsho District Hospital received a consignment of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) .The donation comes at a time w...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 23:43hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bees sting woman to death
A 35-YEAR-OLD woman from Tsholotsho, who is a stroke victim, died on the spot after being stung by a swarm of bees that attacked her and her mother. Matabeleland North police spokesperson Chie...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hermaphrodite kid's op procedures start
TESTS in preparation for operation(s) for a 10- year-old from Tsholotsho who has both female and male sexual organs have kicked off. Well-wishers donated towards an initial $2 500 quote for an operati...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Two sex organs 10-yr-old needs $2,5k for operation
A 10-YEAR-OLD child from Tsholotsho who has both female and male sexual organs is seeking $2 500 for an operation to get rid of one of them. The child, who cannot be named for ethical reasons,...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Murder over rape rumour
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho allegedly bludgeoned a woman to death with a log after accusing her of spreading rumours that he once raped her. Witson Ncube of Mpanedziba area under chief T...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Murder over puppy in Tsholotsho
A MAN from Tsholotsho has been arrested for allegedly killing a colleague during a misunderstanding over ownership of a puppy. Villagers apprehended Bhekimpilo Ncube (25) of Malilahunda village, under...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Three children burn to death
THREE children from Tsholotsho were burnt beyond recognition while four others were saved by their 12-year-old sibling after a fire gutted a room they were sleeping in while their parents attended a f...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-convict jailed for rape
A MAN from Tsholotsho who was released from prison on amnesty in March was arrested a month later after he tracked a woman and grabbed her by the throat, before robbing and raping her.This eme...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teen nabbed for fertiliser abortion
A TEENAGER from Tsholotsho has been arrested for unlawful termination of a six months old pregnancy using a fertiliser and water concoction.Alvina Moyo (18) of Makwakweni area under Chief Maga...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gangster murderer jailed 28 years
A BULAWAYO High Court judge has slammed the gangster-style murder of a Tsholotsho man following a misunderstanding over an unfavourable prophecy, before sentencing him to 28 years in prison.Co...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills prophet
A TSHOLOTSHO villager has been sentenced to 28 years for killing a prophet and severely injuring his accomplices after the deceased had "prophesied" that his mother was a witch.Conllius Vundla...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man slits lover's throat & hangs self
A 36-YEAR-OLD man from Tsholotsho hanged himself after killing his girlfriend of two months by slitting her throat.Thembelani Sibanda of Masekesa village under chief Gampu, committed suicide c...Published: 03 May 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Sex scandal cop dates girl (13), arrested
A POLICE officer who was transferred from Tsholotsho to Jotsholo following a sex scandal in 2015, has been arrested for allegedly sleeping with a 13- year-old girl.A police source said Constab...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Doctor shortage hits Matabeleland North
ONE doctor is servicing up to 53 500 people in Matabeleland North, as a shortage of medical practitioners bites. The optimum number of doctors is one for 1 000 people according to the World Health Org...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho crash effects go beyond injuries, death
On Saturday, a Nyamandlovu man was supposed to wed his sweetheart.However, it is now a matter of a day that is so near yet so far for a woman who was his wife-to-be.Mlungisi Ndlovu (37...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
'Dead' relative comes to life
Tears of pain became tears of joy when a Makokoba family who had gathered to mourn one of their family members reported to have been among the 21 people who perished in Tsholotsho was said to be alive...Published: 08 Dec 2017 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Horror lorry crash in Tsholotsho kills 21
TWENTY-ONE health workers died while 48 others were injured when a Matabeleland North Provincial Malaria Control vehicle they were travelling in failed to negotiate a curve and overturned before landi...Published: 04 Dec 2017 at 05:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Man kills stepmother in witchcraft row
A 35-year-old injiva from Tsholotsho allegedly fatally assaulted his stepmother with a knobkerrie after accusing her of bewitching him, police have confirmed.Matabeleland North Province police...Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 09:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man clobbered to death over teenage lover
A MAN from Plumtree died after two men allegedly clobbered him with knobkerries, hoe handles and a hammer during a fight over a 17-year-old girl.Wiseman Moyo (18) and Peacemore Ngwenya (18), b...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Football chairman 'caught kissing married woman'
THEY might be wallowing at the bottom of the log but their chairman is scoring goals in the wrong places!Tsholotsho Football Club chairman Mlamuli Phiri who is also a pastor with Family Covena...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man rapes mentally unstable woman
A Nkayi man has been arrested for allegedly raping a 31-year-old mentally unstable woman.Denny Nkomo (52) of Jingeni Village in Nkayi appeared before the Bulawayo magistrate Mr Chrispen Mberew...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two die in stolen car crash
A MAN from Tsholotsho who went on a joyride with friends in a Toyota Hilux Twin Cab he had stolen from his uncle, was involved in an accident that killed two people and seriously injured five others....Published: 12 May 2017 at 06:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cops run for life
POLICE in Tsholotsho had to call for reinforcements from the Bulawayo Dog Section to subdue and arrest a man from Sipepa who ran amok and disarmed two officers before spearing one of them in the butto...Published: 18 Nov 2016 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gay sangoma assaulted by 'lover'
A well known gay traditional healer from Tsholotsho Meluleki Moyo had a portion of his tongue chewed off by his unsuspecting male lover.Moyo aged 28 was assaulted by Bheki Luphahla....Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 14:42hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Ailing man axes wife, hangs self
AN ailing injiva axed his wife before killing himself after suspecting that she was cheating on him and wanted to poison him.Sambulo Ndlovu (30) of Nembe Area, under Chief Magama in Tsholotsho...Published: 10 Sep 2016 at 08:24hrs | 1 | by Whinsley Masara
Man (56) on the run after 'killing' senior citizen (95)
A MAN from Tsholotsho is on the run after allegedly fatally assaulting a 95-year-old man. Meluleki Ncube (56) allegedly savagely kicked and punched Mr Nhliki Dube, popularly known as Zimbabwe in Tshol...Published: 06 Aug 2016 at 09:27hrs | | by Whinsley Masara
SA based Zimbabwean donate toys to hospital
A Zimbabwean based in South Africa has challenged his compatriots working in that country to make meaningful contributions to the development of the country by donating to key institutions like hospit...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 13:16hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Granny kills rapist, spared jail
A BRAVE grandmother and widow who killed a man who sneaked into her room before trying to rape her has been branded "disgusting" by a judge - but she will not be going to jail.Thokozile Moyo...Published: 09 Mar 2016 at 08:58hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Rape at a funeral
A GRANDMOTHER allegedly gave away her teenage granddaughter to a villager to rape her as punishment for not bringing back R40 change.The villager, who is a member of the Neighbourhood Watch Co...Published: 15 Jan 2016 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Thandeka Moyo
Man commits suicide after squandering family wealth
A Tsholotsho man allegedly committed suicide, fearing his injiva brothers would kill him after he sold their property and went on a beer drinking spree.Mandla Nkomo, 42, a former police office...Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 10:32hrs | | by Whinsley Masara
Kombi driver kidnaps, bashes police officer until he fainted
A KOMBI driver from Tsholotsho allegedly beat up a policeman until he fainted after suspecting the man was having an affair with his wife. Quiet Ncube of Sontamba village under Chief Magama allegedly ...Published: 09 Dec 2015 at 05:32hrs | | by Whinsley Masara
Man axed in fight over $1
A TSHOLOTSHO man is battling for life in hospital after an injiva axed him in the head in a fight over $1. Michael Ngwenya, a herdsman from Malanda Village was rushed to Tsholotsho District Hospital o...Published: 24 Nov 2015 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Patient Sibanda
School caught in sex storm
BRETHREN-IN-CHRIST church-run Khumbula High School in Tsholotsho has been caught in a sex storm after 11 pupils were caught pants down in the girls' dormitories.The incident comes amid allegat...Published: 25 Oct 2015 at 08:17hrs | | by Richard Muponde
Buffalo kills woman
A WOUNDED Buffalo trampled and killed a 68 year-old woman in Tsholotsho district in Matabeleland North province and later injured a four year-old girl in the same district.The buffalo is suspe...Published: 24 Oct 2015 at 12:14hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Man kills father in domestic dispute
A 79-YEAR-OLD Tsholotsho man died when his mentally challenged son struck him with a concrete brick to stop him from assaulting his mother. Aubrey Ndebele, 31, killed his father Robert who was...Published: 19 Sep 2015 at 10:32hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
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