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Mother-in-law teams up with daughter to bash son-in-law
A Bulawayo man, Thomas Bonde, who was hauled before the courts for verbally abusing his wife, has accused her and his mother-in-law of ganging up to beat him over allegations of failing to provide for...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:53hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Owen Ncube commissions 25 tractors
The Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Midlands, Owen Ncube, officially commissioned 25 tractors today for the Rural Infrastructural Development Agency (RIDA), in a move aimed...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter
'No maintenance monies until after DNA tests’
A Gweru man, Mr. Givemore Shekede, was relieved after a Bulawayo magistrate, Mr. Vakai Douglas Chikwekwe, discharged a maintenance order that required him to pay US$350 monthly for the upkeep of two c...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:13hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa parades broke forces; mums on stipends
Despite pampering uniformed forces with praises during 44th Defence Forces Day celebrations, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, (who is also the Commander In-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces) deliberat...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 1700 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Bulawayo's Centenary Park must not die
Centenary Park is a prominent recreational area located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Here are some key points about the park:Location and SizeLocation: Centenary Park is situated in the heart of...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:08hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Polygamist seeks protection from wife
In Harare, Jaden Musvika was granted a five-year protection order against his second wife, Loveness Mungate, by Harare magistrate Johanna Mukwesha. Musvika alleged that he was subjected to abuse and d...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4 baby mamas chew man's US$400 salary
IN a dramatic turn of events, a man who was dragged to Mutare Civil Court by his third baby mama for their child's maintenance was left with a mere US$20 from his US$400 salary, as the rest is chewed ...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man demands paternity tests for children
A Harare man has denied paternity for his two minor children, one of them aged nine years after his former wife demanded money for their upkeep.Samuel Nyika told Harare magistrate Meenal Narot...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man dumps wife for giving birth to triplets
A HARARE dumped his wife after she gave birth to triplets saying he could not afford to shoulder the responsibilities.Mercy Chiura told magistrate Meenal Narotam that she was struggling to tak...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 07:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's brother bashes ex-lover
Former Mbare Constituency legislator Starman Chamisa, brother of Nelson Chamisa, is seen in a viral video assaulting his former girlfriend, CCC MP for Southerton, Ms. Bridget Nyandoro, with whom he sh...Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman stunned by ex-husband's meagre pay
A Harare woman left the maintenance court dejected and in denial after his estranged lover based in the United Arab Emirates presented a payslip showing that he earned US$136.Mushandiriwashe Z...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora neglects 9-year-old son
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora was yesterday accused of neglecting his nine-year-old son with his ex-lover Getrude Chuma.Chuma revealed this before Harare magistrate Meenal Narotam where she de...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt mobilising US$16m for Harare, Bulawayo water
The Government is mobilising US$13 million to improve the water situation in Harare in addition to the US$1,6 million that has already been disbursed to the local authority for the procurement of wate...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teacher exodus threatens the future of Zimbabwe's education system
KUDZAI Chideme, 42, stepped into the teaching profession after completing her diploma in marketing and failing to secure a job in the private sector. It was 2008. At the time, finding work in public e...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 04:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man regrets sending wife to school
A Harare man says he is regretting sending his ex-wife to school as he accused her of being too greedy and not grateful.This emerged at the Harare magistrate court last week where Brian Ngwana...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man beats ex-wife for demanding money
A 33-year-old Binga man was dragged to the Hwange magistrates courts for assaulting his ex-wife with a sjambok after she asked for money for the upkeep of their two minor children.Witness Mule...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man drags 2nd wife to court
A HARARE man has approached the civil courts in Harare demanding that his second wife should pay 50% of their household expenses.Norman Takawira told Harare magistrate Ayanda Dlamini that his ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
POLAD member accused of dumping wife and child in Bulawayo
THE leader of the opposition Nationalist Alliance Party (NAP) which is a member of the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) Devine Muhambi Hove has been accused by Lungile Dube who claims to be his wife ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 13:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Ex-magistrate dressed down
IT never rains but pours for former Bulawayo regional magistrate Sikhumbuzo Nyathi who after being dressed down in court by his wife's former husband after he brazenly told him that his adulterous beh...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:55hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Man demands lobola refund after wife runs off with pastor
SOUTH Africa- based Zimbabwean musician Sgodo, real name Alson Mandla Thebe, is demanding a refund of his lobola money from his in-laws after his wife dumped him for a man of God.A heartbroken...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 19:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo businessman sues SA investor over 108 cattle 'swindle'
A BULAWAYO businessman has taken a South Africa-based investor Mr Louis Le Roux to court for allegedly fraudulently selling his 108 cattle worth over US$42 000 without his knowledge.Mr Le Roux...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pastor's maintenance drama plays out in court
A Bulawayo-based pastor who is also founder of Anchor of Christ International Ministries is in hot soup after he was dragged to court by his estranged wife over maintenance arrears.Pastor Deci...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Beitbridge border post project a flagship PPP
South African infrastructure development and construction materials supply group Raubex CEO Felicia Msiza enthuses that the project Raubex completed for the Zimbabwean government's road authority Zimb...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 20:24hrs | 3 | by Cameron Mackay
Man ordered to pay for unborn child
A Harare man was last week ordered to pay maintenance for his unborn child.A pregnant Judith Mahachi told Harare magistrate Ayanda Dhlamini that her estranged husband, William Kwashira, has be...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 13:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Women fight over 'husband'
TWO Harare women appeared in court on Friday as they fought over a man that they are both dating.Regina Chipunza of Glen View 7 accused Feby Mashiri of disturbing her peace."She comes ...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora should plan for post-Zanu-PF era
LAST week Wednesday was yet another heart-breaking day for me as I made my way through Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport to catch my flight.Many people, who came to greet me at the a...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mistress storms married lover's home
A Harare woman stormed her married boyfriends' home to grab household property whenever she is not given money for upkeep.This emerged at the Harare magistrate court where Charmaine Bepa was s...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:23hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man offers $30,000 for child's upkeep
A Harare man on Friday offered to pay $30 000 as maintenance for his 13-year-old son.Lundi Mupani told Harare magistrate Ayanda Dlamini that he could not afford the US$130 that his estranged w...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Former Deputy Mayor in court for maintenance default again
FORMER Bulawayo Deputy Mayor, Mr Gift Banda, was on Wednesday dragged to court for allegedly defaulting on paying maintenance for his 13-year-old child, whom he fathered out of wedlock in a love...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man pays maintenance for 12 kids
A Harare man on Friday refused to pay US$250 to support his nine-year-old daughter saying he had a maintenance bill for 12 of his other children.Simbarashe Jari told Harare magistrate Ayanda D...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo high school drama series premieres on DStv
A drama series, High School Diary produced in Bulawayo made its debut appearance DStv last week on the NRTV channel.The series was written by Elton Sibanda, produced by John Mabuyane Films and...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's import duty waiver on basic goods praised
ZIMBABWEANS have applauded the Government for lifting all restrictions on the import of basic commodities to boost market supplies and granting a 100 percent retention of domestic foreign currency ear...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldier offers $7 for child's maintenance
A member of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) shocked the court on Thursday when he offered US$7,50 for the upkeep of his child.Ngoni Chirozvi was dragged to court by his ex-lover, Tsitsi Kavhu...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
No more open air worship for church
A church in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb is inching closer in finding a permanent home after it secured a stand following interventions by the Councillor and Council for Churches in Africa (CCA)....Published: 01 May 2023 at 19:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cop dodges paying maintenance
A Harare police officer was ordered to bring his payslip and bank statement to court after he refused to disclose his salary to avoid paying maintenance.Hillary Nyamande was offering US$...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man fails to pay for child's upkeep
A Harare man has refused to pay maintenance for his 18-year-old daughter saying she was now an adult.This emerged when Cramming Makwarimba appeared before Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira on...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cop savages wife over cash
A Concession-based police officer allegedly severely assaulted his wife following a misunderstanding over some money.Takemore Rufarokuda (40) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police pay rise: Ex-wife demands more for upkeep
A HARARE woman has demanded an increase in maintenance for her upkeep because her ex-husband, who is a police officer, recently got an increment.Agrin Manyeruke, also a police officer, said Fo...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man offers US$20 for son's upkeep
A HARARE man yesterday offered to pay US$20 monthly for the upkeep of his 17-year-old son. The man, who could not be named to protect the minor, was dragged to court by his ex-wife who was dem...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:37hrs | 1 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Man conceals payslip for 10 years
A HARARE woman yesterday told magistrate Ayanda Dlamini that her husband has been hiding his payslip from her for the past decade.Magret Maturo made the claims as she sought a court ruling dir...Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe wants divorce granted quickly through the fast lane
The late former president Robert Mugabe’s daughter Bona took a fast lane to facilitate divorcing her husband Simba Chikore as she was fed up with his "shenanigans", insiders say.She couldn't...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 20:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
UZ student drags father to court
A University of Zimbabwe (UZ) final year student, Stanley Rusanga, has dragged his father to the maintenance court after he failed to pay tuition fees for his last semester.Rusanga said he was...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why have Smith's prophetic words about Zimbabwe come to pass?
If ever there were any painful words spoken about an independent Zimbabwe - none, arguably, can surpass those supposedly uttered by Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith.He is alleged to h...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 08:48hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
God has done more in my life in a few years praying alone, than going to 'church' for decades!
After penning my article entitled, 'Support ED all you want, but please don't blaspheme our God', I received so many messages of agreement, encouragement and endorsement of my sentiments.Indee...Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 08:27hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Aspiring Zanu-PF legislator in human trafficking storm
ASPIRING Zanu-PF party Hurungwe constituency legislator Pax Muringazuva was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi to answer to human trafficking charges.He is accused of ...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' inaction against Sikhala's unjust continued incarceration is greatest threat to activism!
A tyrant will always be a tyrant - and, like the proverbial leopard, foolhardy for anyone to expect him to change his spots.It is, therefore, incumbent upon the people being oppressed to stand...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 09:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MPs for sale, damnable loans
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, as I see it, the Legislature ought to have felt unease about the impropriety of accepting housing loans from Treasury at a time hospitals are...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Be patriotic, says Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe will remain for Zimbabweans and outsiders intending to contribute towards developing the economy should do so without dictating the path for citizens, who have the rights to do that themselve...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa using chiefs to sanitise Gukurahundi genocide'
Gukurahundi is haunting President Emmerson Mnangagwa as evidenced by his attempts to use traditional leaders to appease affected communities in the region, leader of Bulawayo-based political outfit, t...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
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