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Man nearly kills his mother with axe handle
In a shocking incident, a Plumtree-based man is in trouble after he assaulted his mother with an axe handle after she quizzed him for not greeting her.Methuseli Mvundla (30) nearly killed her ...Published: 18 Dec 2024 at 22:14hrs | 921 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gordhan gave tenders to his cronies, leaves a fractured legacy
ONCE praised as an "incorruptible" crusader in South Africa, Pravin Gordhan has left behind a legacy tarnished by mistakes, poor leadership, and growing corruption claims, giving rise to the question ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 12:35hrs | 1141 | by Sizwe Dlamini, Thabo Makwakwa, Manyane Manyane
Farmers demand no amnesty for cattle rustlers
Farmers in Matabeleland have called for cattle rustlers to be excluded from the Presidential amnesty and denied bail, as livestock theft devastates their communities.The call was made during a...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:05hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree villagers lose cattle due to damaged border fence
Villagers in Ward 16, Dombodema and Dombolefu areas of Bulilima District, Plumtree, are losing cattle due to a damaged fence on the Zimbabwe-Botswana border.The fence is believed to be comprom...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 17:29hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Eleph Gula-Ndebele arrested for possession of cocaine
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi has officially announced the apprehension of Eleph Khumbula Gula-Ndebele and five others on charges of unlawful posse...Published: 25 May 2024 at 13:30hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu Senator's wife deregistered by Law Society
The Law Society has officially revoked the registration of Doreen Vundhla Phulu, the spouse of Senator Kacaca Phulu, who was appointed by Sengezo Tshabangu. Richard Chidza, the spokesperson for the La...Published: 18 May 2024 at 12:01hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt suspect in strangulation robbery case
Authorities in Matabeleland North Province are currently in pursuit of a suspect accused of strangling a 23-year-old man and demanding property and cash totaling US$103. The incident took place last w...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 22:23hrs | | by Peter Matuka
Police investigate armed robbery in Inyathi as thieves make off with $200
Inyathi, Matabeleland North Province - Police are currently investigating an armed robbery case that occurred on Wednesday morning, where two assailants escaped with USD$200 in cash. The incident invo...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka
Machete-wielding robbers jailed
Two machete-wielding robbers who robbed a bar lady and her boyfriend at midnight in Plumtree were convicted yesterday.Alpha Moyo (21) and Tongomani Vundla (21) were sentenced to 18 months in j...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 16:46hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
New Bosso signing targets trophies
Bulawayo giants Highlanders' new signing Marvin Sibanda says he wants to help the club win trophies after penning a three-year deal from US side Little Rock Rangers FC last week.Sibanda, who g...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ulunyoka, the spell that binds love and punishes betrayal
IN the shadowed corners of tradition lies the practice of ulunyoka - a spellbinding ritual that binds a spouse to fidelity with consequences dire enough to stir the soul. This ancient art of "centrall...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:43hrs | 25 | by Leonard Ncube
Edgars sidelines Matebeleland executives
Two executive directors at the clothing maker and retailer Edgars Stores have tendered their resignations, effective today, as part of sweeping changes initiated by the new majority shareholder, Mauri...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Edgars CEO controversially booted out
EDGARS Stores Limited has announced the resignation of its group chief executive officer, Ms Tjeludo Ndlovu, effective tomorrow, Tuesday. The company's Group Chief Finance Officer, Ms Happiness Vundla...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:38hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
South African woman launches heartfelt search for long-lost family in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
South Africa - Smangele Khumalo, a South African resident, has embarked on an emotional journey in search of her long-lost family in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Armed with limited information about her relati...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 13:18hrs | 16 | by Moyo Roy
'Insimbi ZeZhwane will not die'
Insimbi ZeZhwane co-founder, Meluleki "Brema" Moyo who was discharged from hospital on Tuesday has assured fans that, as long as he lives, the beat will not stop.The bassist, together with the...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Girlfriend killer spends night with corpse in Nketa
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 38-year-old man who allegedly struck his girlfriend to death with a golf club before spending the night with the body in his bedroom.The spine-chilling incid...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mystery disease decimates kraals in Mberengwa
FOR a month and a half, Mr Thomas Mangena of Jeka area in Mberengwa District, Midlands Province lived in what seemed to be a bad dream that he wished he would one day wake up from.The reality,...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed, beaten with logs, robbed US$40
Police have arrested three people, who reportedly, robbed a man of US$40 after being stabbed and beaten with logs at a business centre in Figtree, Matebeleland South province.The incident happ...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 16:04hrs | | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man kills mum for jinxing manhood
A 34-YEAR-OLD man from Binga in Matabeleland North province who allegedly killed his 67-year-old mother after accusing her of reportedly cursing his manhood has appeared in court charged with murder....Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sharpshoot, a gifted sniper
On April 14 in 2019, the Sunday News published the first instalment of a two-part interview with North Korea-trained war veteran and nationalist David Mongwa Moyo.Moyo, who was affectionately ...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Esigodini man in court for killing girlfriend
AN Esigodini man appeared in court after he fatally stabbed his girlfriend for receiving US$5 from another man she was suspected to be having an affair with.AN Esigodini man appeared in court ...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Village head killed over stock theft
A village head was killed on Tuesday by angry villagers in Madlambudzi area in Plumtree over allegations of stock theft.Mpikiswane Mvundla (50), who is also a village head in Hungwa area under...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 11:52hrs | 8 | by Desmond Nleya
5 up for killing stock thief
FIVE people have been arrested in Madlambuzi in Matabeleland South province on allegations of killing a 50-year-old suspected stock thief and severely injuring another after accusing them of stealing ...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to honour centenarians
CENTENARIANS represent history, wisdom and morale and their tales of accomplishment as well as milestones highlight and magnify events of the past.As a result, the Bulawayo City Council is inv...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp prophet makes waves
WE have seen a boom of prophets who use spiritual hangers, padlock, spectacles, anointing oil and handkerchiefs that are believed to have powers to heal different ailments and restore broken marriages...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politicians warned about looming major sex scandal
Opposition aligned journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has warned politicians to be wary of a possible major leak of sexual scandals as the country was gearing up for the 2023 harmonised elections. T...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 16:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
200 Zimbabwean students stranded in Ukraine
At least 200 Zimbabwean students are stranded in Ukraine after flights were grounded as Russia began a military offensive this week.The students have sent a plea to the Zimbabwe government to ...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 prophets jailed for stock theft
TWO self-styled prophets from a Zionist church in Tsholotsho and a villager from Dete in Hwange have been jailed for nine years each for stocktheft.Promise Vundla (33) and Hawkins Sibanda (47)...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 17:23hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
School-boy gangs wage war at Msiteli High
MSITELI High School in Mpopoma, Bulawayo is under siege from rival pupils' gangs fighting each other using dangerous weapons.The violence reached a crescendo last Friday with the destruction o...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman (61) dies after falling from tree fetching wild fruits
The need to fend for family ended in tragedy for a poor Binga woman who fell of a tree and died while gathering wild fruits.Sophia Mudimba (61) of Nampande village in Chief Sinakoma's area die...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 07:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Man ducks two bullets in fight over land
A 35-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man cannot believe he ducked two bullets directed at him at close range by a rival in a fight over a piece of land in Inyathi.Mr Justice Vundla (35) Madala Site, Queen's...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 11:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Woman steals 41 pairs of shoes
A 21-year-old woman employed at a flea market in Bulawayo's city centre has appeared in court for allegedly stealing 41 pairs of shoes from her employer worth $25 000.Dengrade Sibahle Ndlovu o...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 19:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inhlokomo YeSizwe takes to the streets
A newly formed pressure group has hit the ground running literally speaking. Inhlokomo YeSizwe will be joining the Solidarity March on 8th of this month as roads lead to the Zimbabwean Embassy in Pret...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 11:58hrs | | by Bokani Mlindelwa
Prophet uses social media to diagnose
JUST a name and surname as well as a picture on WhatsApp is enough for Musawenkosi Vundla, a Victoria Falls-based prophet to "diagnose" and tell one's problem or misfortune. Vundla, who calls ...Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman up for murder
POLICE have arrested a Plumtree businesswoman and her two accomplices for allegedly beating a suspected burglar to death. Sinanzeni Mpala (38) who operates a shop in Madlambuzi under Chief Gam...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 home remedies gain popularity
TRADITIONAL herbs and steaming have become popular home remedies against Covid-19 which has killed 772 people in Zimbabwe. Social media platforms are daily awash with messages on the efficacy ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Miss Zimbabwe in messy divorce
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama is embroiled in a messy divorce with her husband Bongani Ndlovu.The couple has thrown all caution to the wind, accusing each other of poor sexual performa...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
5 arrested over Kwekwe violence
Five suspected gold panners allegedly hired to disrupt Zanu-PF primary elections for Kwekwe Central over the weekend have been arrested, as investigations into the incident continue. The prima...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Mkoba primary poll results out
EDUCATIONIST William Gondo will represent Zanu-PF in the Mkoba constituency by-elections after trouncing four other candidates who were contesting in the party primary elections.Last week, Gov...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 17:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Midlands receives CVs from aspirants
THE Zanu-PF Midlands Province election directorate on Friday received curriculum vitaes (CVs) from prospective candidates for three by-elections to fill seats that are up for grabs.The three s...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 10:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
GMB depot supervisor arrested for 4t maize 'theft'
GRAIN Marketing Board (GMB) Binga depot supervisor and a clerk have been arrested together with the district's social welfare officer after they allegedly stole nearly four tonnes of drought relief ma...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tenant locks landlord out of house
A Bulawayo woman regrets offering one man accommodation at her house as he now shouts at her and locks her out whenever she visits the house for inspection.Yvonne Nomalanga Chipunza said she w...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman threatens to kill ex-lover's pregnant wife
There was drama in New Magwegwe suburb when a jealous woman left residents tongue-tied after she and a group of other women threatened to kill her ex-lover's pregnant wife.Nyarai Hofisi is rep...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare hooligans at it again
Hwange 2-2 Dynamos HOOLIGANISM reared its ugly head in a Castle Lager Premiership match at the Colliery Stadium yesterday resulting in a 21-minute stoppage in the 55th minute when an overzea...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dumped hubby follows and beats ex-wife
A Njube woman regrets dumping her husband whom she had been married to for five years as he now beats her whenever he gets the chance to see her.Tariro Alice Shoniwa is reportedly fed up with ...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jealous woman assaults ex-lover's pregnant wife with an electric cable
There was drama in New Magwegwe suburb when a jealous woman left residents shocked after she assaulted her ex-lover's wife with an electric cable.Briana Sibanda is reportedly angry about her e...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 10:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mine scavenger axed on the head in fight for loot
A 35-YEAR-OLD man from Ngozi Mine in Bulawayo has been arrested for axing his neighbour on the head over a mosquito net they had picked up from a dumpsite. Mr Clement Zulu (39) was injured aft...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man 'steals' from magistrate's office
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly sneaking into a magistrate's office at Western Commonage Magistrate's Court where he was performing community service and stole a la...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matibenga-led PDP official quits
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by Lucia Matibenga has continued to disintergrate after one of its top officials this week tendered his resignation due to frustrations.The party's trea...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 13:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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