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Woman bites another's eye in village catfight
A woman from Chimoyo Village in Fort Rixon, Matebeleland South province was left with scars and a swollen eye after a fellow villager allegedly struck her with a machete before biting her eye during a...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:32hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Wife teams up with boyfriend to assault hubby with a hammer
There was drama in Chiweshe, Gwingwizha village where a married woman was caught locked in bedroom with a boyfriend by her husband.When the husband knocked the door he had a male voice in the ...Published: 08 Jun 2023 at 21:28hrs | 809 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bogus soldier, cop up for armed robbery
Two suspected robbers who stormed at a Chiweshe villager to rob him of his belongings while wearing army and police uniforms are in trouble....Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 925 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Smuggled R300,000 car intercepted
SECURITY agents on the border with South Africa have intercepted a Toyota Fortuner worth at least R300 000 smuggled into Zimbabwe across the Limpopo River.Two people were arrested in Beitbridg...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 06:06hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Another great day out fishing at Lilstock Dam in Chiweshe.
Another great day out fishing at Lilstock Dam, Chinehasha Village in Chiweshe, Mash. Central. Shown in the pictures is Mr Gopo displaying his exotic catch, a 'Hunga' the Nyamatsatsi type. The serpent-...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 21:41hrs | 1740 | by TT Murisa
Embracing deglobalisation in a globalised world
"The more things change, the more they stay the same ..." is a commonly used quotation coined by the French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.The saying implies that even the most turbulent o...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 83 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Umguza villagers tussle over land
A VILLAGE secretary at Bells Farm in Umguza, Matebeleland North province, and a member of the community are at each other's throat over "unlawful" resettlement of villagers in the area.The vil...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zesa appeals for poles
POWER utility Zesa Holdings says it needs at least 70 wood poles to re-work power lines left incomplete in 2005 in Gwanda's Enqameni area."We need at least 70 wood poles to redo the line and w...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Man axed to death for hurling insults
Police in Masvingo have launched a manhunt for 47-year-old Hamutyinei Harare who struck Phillips Mushanyuri with an axe and died on the spot.The incident occurred at Zvenhidza Village, Gutu on...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:24hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Small progress registered on Beitbridge - Victoria Falls road rehab
SOME progress has been made on the rehabilitation of the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP2) as the Second Republic continues to deliver o...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:19hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Notorious cattle rustler arrested over 4 beasts
Notorious alleged cattle rustler Elson Chimutunga (40) from Marondera District, was arrested yesterday after being found with two slaughtered beasts, while two live animals were tied to a tree....Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:17hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Juvenile kills drinking mate
A 17-YEAR-OLD juvenile from Fort Rixon has been arrested for murdering a drinking mate while police have launched a manhunt for three suspects who are on the run.Matebeleland South police spok...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
5-man gang kills youth over girlfriend
A FIVE-MAN gang from Esigodini under Chief Sigola has been arrested for allegedly killing a villager following a misunderstanding over a girlfriend.Police provincial spokesperson for Matebelel...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | 1038 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army, CIO involvement in voting
In the run up to the June 2000 Parliamentary election, there was noticeable intervention of the army, and alleged war veterans. The election also came after the formation of the MDC, which fielded can...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 13:14hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Shadowy group invades Gwanda polling stations
FOREVER Associates Zimbabwe (Faz), a state intelligence front, has invaded polling stations in Gwanda Central and Gwanda South constituencies in an intimidation exercise in members of the shadow...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 13:13hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Furoe over Mnangagwa's $100 gift
The Binga community could not hide their disappointment with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he donated only US$100 to newly installed Binga chief, Grey Sikalelu Muleya.He was installed on ...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:48hrs | 1399 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo armed robber wounded in shootout
AN armed robbery suspect is nursing gunshot wounds after he was shot in the leg by police in Bulawayo on Friday last week.In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Pa...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:20hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses Malawians in fluent Chewa
President Mnangagwa, who was in Malawi on a three-day State visit this week, proved his statesmanship when he surprised his Malawian audience by addressing them in fluent Chewa, leaving them thrilled....Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:16hrs | 832 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi activist remanded to June 5
MTHWAKAZI Republic Party (MRP) activist Chrispen Ncube, who faces charges of public violence and malicious damage to property, has been remanded to June 5 for continuation of trial.Ncube, repr...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Stage set for bruising August 23 polls
ZIMBABWEANS head to the polls on August 23 after President Emmerson Mnangagwa made the long-awaited proclamation yesterday.Mnangagwa's proclamation in an Extraordinary Government Gazette set t...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | 158 | 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 | 394 | by Staff reporter
Kidnappers targeting learners, women
Police have intensified investigations into a case in which two pupils aged 11 and 12 were kidnapped in separate incidents in Harare and Chinhoyi, while a woman was kidnapped by unknown suspects in Dz...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Man throws self into moving traffic after killing wife
A FORTY-TWO-year-old man from Ramahori Farm in Concession threw himself into moving traffic along the Mazowe-Mvurwi highway after fatally striking his wife with an axe on the head over infidelity accu...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 18:13hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
Stage set for bruising August 23 polls in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWEANS head to the polls on August 23 after President Emmerson Mnangagwa made the long-awaited proclamation yesterday.Mnangagwa's proclamation in an Extraordinary Government Gazette set t...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's harmonised elections: Die is cast
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday proclaimed August 23, 2023, as the day on which harmonised elections will be held, opening the door for political parties' to start their campaigns in earnest and ending ...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's maize harvest impressive'
Zimbabwe is food secure having already maize stocks that will last for the next 5,5 months with the bulk of the summer harvest still being gathered and delivered while wheat stocks will last until the...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:58hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Man kills self after bashing from son
A Chiweshe man committed suicide by hanging after being bashed by his son, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.Stephen Mubaiwa (56) of Mbisva vil...Published: 30 May 2023 at 17:07hrs | 1597 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Binga chief threatens Chamisa's activists'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) members in Binga South have accused Chief Sinamagonde of threatening them with unspecified action if they attend meetings convened by the opposition party's parliam...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Petition to The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
Editor please publish our petition to the Minister of Primary and Secondary education for our pupils are not attending school due to the interference of powerful politicians who are protecting a viole...Published: 29 May 2023 at 22:58hrs | 423 | by Parents/Guardians - Murowa School
Wife kills self over cheating hubby
A 41-YEAR-OLD Guruve woman allegedly killed herself after failing to live with her cheating husband.Miriam Mutamba of Mangara village in Guruve consumed a pesticide and died at her homestead....Published: 29 May 2023 at 20:58hrs | 1162 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Smelly Dube honoured on global stage
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Dr Smelly Dube was among seven businesspeople from across the globe who were recently honoured at the 2023 Leaders Without Borders annual business summit ...Published: 28 May 2023 at 12:54hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
CCC, Zanu-PF clash over violence
Opposition Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Matebeleland North chairperson Prince Dubeko Sibanda was recently summoned by the police over a political violence incident that was recorded in Umguza....Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF turns Culture Month launch into party event
Zanu-PF yesterday turned the launch of the National Culture Month programme at Kariyangwe Secondary School in Binga into a party event with supporters waving placards praising President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:09hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to announce 2023 election dates on Monday
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said he will set the date for the 2023 harmonised elections on Monday, ending speculation about the timing of the long awaited polls.Mnangagwa made the announc...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:07hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's amnesty for rapists hitting victims harder
EMELKA (not real name) was only 11 years old when a 59-year-old villager forced himself on her. The villager repeated the attack several times, threatening to kill the young girl using witchcraft if s...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:07hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi activists fined for doorstepping High Court
TWO members of the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) who were arrested on September 5 last year while submitting a petition to the Bulawayo High Court have been fined US$100 each.The...Published: 26 May 2023 at 18:50hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Cop insults Mnangagwa, threatens to arrest Zanu-PF members
A police officer stationed at Tongwe base in rural Beitbridge is in trouble with the law for allegedly insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatening to arrest Zanu-PF members who were drinkin...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:55hrs | 3805 | by Staff reporter
What do we have to show for Africa Day except traditional attire?
When the OAU (Organization for African Unity) was established on 25th May 1963, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the main objective of the founding fathers was the unity and solidarity of all the people Afr...Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:31hrs | 255 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bogus cops arrested for armed robbery
FOUR armed robbers who were terrorising bar patrons and families while pretending to be police detectives in Mvurwi have been arrested after committing a spate of crimes around the area.Police...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:31hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Election buzz has not gripped Zimbabwe
ELECTION 2023, A FIRST IN 43 YEARS: As Zimbabwe holds a General Election in the Heroes & Defence Forces MonthWhen it comes to the meaning of things whose spiritual force can move mou...Published: 25 May 2023 at 18:46hrs | 409 | by Jonathan Moyo
Man robbed after boarding lift
A 52-YEAR-OLD man was robbed of cash and a cellphone on Monday by three men who had offered him a lift in Shurugwi.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday c...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:24hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
It's time we retrace our footsteps
Face contorted as a result of the bitter taste in their mouth, baby on her lap near a crackling fire, the African mother does the ritual dutifully without fail. Was this not an immune-boosting herbal ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 09:25hrs | 305 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Apostolic member (65) marries wife's niece (10)
POLICE in Chiredzi have re-arrested an apostolic sect member Never Muzorora (65) of village 7, Matedzi, accusing him of taking in his wife's 10-year-old niece as his seventh wife.Muzorora and ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 1020 | by Staff reporter
3 000 Tsholotsho children benefit from registration blitz
MORE than 3 000 children under the age of 16 benefited from the registration blitz that was initiated by Government in Tsholotsho last year after they were identified by community Child Care Workers....Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Umzingwane organises cultural, arts fest
UMZINGWANE district in Matebeleland South province has set Africa Day (May 25) as the day for its annual cultural and arts festival.Africa Day is the annual commemoration of the founding of th...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Police Officer nabbed for Stock theft
A police officer and his civilian accomplice were on Saturday arrested for Stock theft at a road block in Murehwa.The police officer id...Published: 21 May 2023 at 18:36hrs | 864 | by Desmond Nleya
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 | 368 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster loses teeth in robbery
POLICE in Matebeleland South have launched a manhunt for three-armed robbery suspects who pounced on Matambo Primary School in Bulilima District where they attacked teachers leaving some seriously inj...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:08hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
CCC claims Matebeleland North youth are heading call to register to vote
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Youth Task Force, claims youths in Matebeleland North have headed the call to register to vote under their flagship programme – the Register, Elect and Protec...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:46hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
Lupane villagers set up community parliament
LUPANE villagers have established their own community parliament to debate their development agenda.The assembly is a community initiative where people drawn from across the globe debate on de...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:11hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
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