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CCC's Cheza wins assault case against Zanu-PF's Barbara Rwodzi
The Masvingo High Court has ruled in favor of Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate who lost the Chirumhanzu parliamentary race in the 2023 general elections, and four other...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 20:14hrs | 993 | by Staff reporter
Ruling on CCC activists' assault case postponed
A Gweru magistrate has postponed a ruling in a case involving Patrick Cheza, an aspiring Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzi South, who is seeking discharge on charges of assa...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:12hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa goes after Mugabe’s family, relatives
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has reportedly repossessed extensive land holdings belonging to former first lady Grace Mugabe, her daughter Bona, and other relatives, in a move believed to ...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 17:34hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi quizzed over inconsistent statements
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry minister Barbara Rwodzi was last Friday quizzed over inconsistencies in the statements she made in a case in which her political rival, Patrick Cheza, and three other ...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial deferred, again
THE trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and four party activists facing charges of assaulting Zanu-PF Member of Parliament and Tourism minister Barbar...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Schools warned against arm-twisting parents
As schools opened smoothly yesterday with cholera protocols and procedures being observed, the Government warned rogue school administrators against holding parents and guardians to ransom by turning ...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial further deferred
The trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South official, Patrick Cheza, and four party activists accused of assaulting Tourism minister, Barbara Rwodzi, has been further postponed t...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial in false start
The trial of Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzu South, and four CCC activists facing charges of assaulting Zanu-PF MP and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial deferred
GWERU magistrate Princes Tanyanyiwa has rescheduled the trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and four party activists, who are accused of assaulting To...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean churches ask Zanu-PF, CCC to 'move on'
Since the general elections on August 23rd, Zimbabwe has remained in a state of tension, with a crackdown on opposition figures pushing the country closer to the brink.Now, the Zimbabwe Counci...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC candidate, activists denied bail
Patrick Cheza, the Chirumanzu South candidate for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and four party activists accused of assaulting Tourism minister Barbara Rwodzi were denied bail by Gweru magi...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC mum on MPs swearing in
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday remained mum on whether its incoming legislators would attend the swearing in ceremony today.The CCC had earlier hinted boycotting ...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi's assault case takes new twist
Lawyers representing Citizens Coalition for Change (Chirumanzu South losing candidate, Patrick Chez and four others, who are accused of assaulting Tourism deputy minister Barbara Rwodzi have que...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Angry Zimbabweans throw brickbats at Mnangagwa top comms aide
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's top communications aide has come under fire after posting a seemingly innocuous tweet announcing procurement of a new presidential podium.Chief director responsi...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Attempt to dupe political victims backfires
A plan to dupe the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Gutu political violence victims who were brutalized by suspected Zanu-PF members last year by Masvingo town based activists backfired after one o...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Shopping mall craze grips Zimbabwe
THERE is no doubt that locals are innovative.However, novel ideas and trends often progressively lead to a bandwagon, where everyone wants to get in on the action.Once someone starts a...Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma (106) in court for extortion
BINDURA traditional healer, Elias Godknows Zinyemba, who is popularly known as Sekuru Zinyemba has been arraigned before the courts on extortion charges after he defrauded unsuspecting clients of US$7...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 05:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Colliery engages German firm to help extinguish underground fires
ZIMBABWE'S largest coal mine Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) said Friday it has contracted German-based company DTM to help extinguish underground coal seam fires."DTM is the only compa...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 07:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Corruption accused top cop languishes in Remand prison
OFFICER commanding police in Mashonaland West province, Commissioner Conneli Dube, who faces allegations of obstructing the course of justice, is languishing in remand prison after a local magistrate ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ruvheneko, Kasukuwere's daughter divorce hubbies
PROMINENT TV and radio personality, Ruvheneko Elsie Mafara (nee Parirenyatwa) has gone separate ways with her husband of seven years, Tendai Basil Mafara.In a related case, exiled former minis...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Met Dept warns of flash floods
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned the public to take necessary precautions as it anticipates heavy rains that could cause flash flooding in certain areas across the country....Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Early rains bring smiles to Bulawayo
HEAVY rains experienced in parts of Matabeleland since Monday have temporarily eased water challenges in Bulawayo where some residents have harvested the resource for domestic use.Before the l...Published: 08 Oct 2020 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to meet 10-member Zanu-PF commission to investigate Obert Mpofu
President Mnangagwa will soon meet and assign terms of reference to a 10-member commission of inquiry appointed by Zanu-PF to investigate allegations of corruption levelled against senior party member...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Politburo appoints commission to probe Obert Mpofu
ZANU-PF has appointed a nine-member commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption levelled against ordinary citizens, senior ZANU-PF members and Government officials. This fol...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Commissioners to investigate Obert Mpofu named
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has constituted a Commission of Inquiry to investigate Zanu-PF secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu and other individuals fingered in corrupt dealings by the ZANU-PF Y...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hunger and disease kill school children in remote Zimbabwe
Having grown up in a crude environment in Zimbabwe witnessing child abuse and negligence there are tell tale signs that are still haunting me this time the number of children going hungry in Zimbabwea...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 18:52hrs | 1 | by Makho Precious Moyo
WATCH: Pastor Alph Lukau stages another fake miracle/prophecy
Popular South African pastor Alph Lukau has been caught out in another staged prophecy at his church Alleluia Ministries.This time the controversial clergyman falsely used Bulawayo born Tawand...Published: 11 May 2019 at 07:20hrs | 26 | by Methusi Ncube
Councillor's son hit by 2 cars, dies
A NORTON councillor lost his 21-year-old son who was hit by two cars in a nasty accident. Elton Zinyemba, son to Norton Town Councillor Albert Zinyemba, is said to have been abusing drugs the ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai to hit Zimbabwe
TROPICAL Cyclone Idai, which is brewing in Mozambique, is expected to hit Zimbabwe over the weekend with strong winds and thunderstorms likely to leave a trail of destruction in Manicaland, Masvingo a...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rainy season coming to an end
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecasted that there will be no more substantial rains as the summer season comes to an end this month.With the bulk of the maize and other cr...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe loses $150 000 cash
Former president Robert Mugabe lost US$150 000 cash to employees at his rural home in Zvimba. The employees, who included his relatives, reportedly stole a briefcase which contained the money ...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Earthquake leaves Chipinge villagers in panic
The 5.5 magnitude earthquake in Chipinge has left villagers scared and in panic especially in the Beacon area, with less strong rural buildings being destroyed.The earthquake occurred at 07.40...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 15:48hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF indaba under threat
THE ZANU-PF national people's conference, scheduled to take place in Esigodini from Tuesday to Sunday, is under threat of flooding after the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned of hailstor...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Anti-laundering, illicit dealings law takes effect
A clampdown on ill-gotten and unexplained wealth obtained by individuals involved in money laundering, crime and other illicit dealings has come into effect following the amendment of Statutory Instru...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 19:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Merlin squabbles stall progress
SQUABBLES between shareholders and judicial manager of struggling Bulawayo textile manufacturer, Merlin, are stalling the disbursement of a $5 million recapitalisation facility secured from the Zimbab...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sword killer jailed 14 years
A BUHERA man who stabbed his sibling with a spear, killing him instantly following an altercation involving his son, has been convicted of murder and sentenced to 14 years in jail.High Court J...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
More rains, flooding expected
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of torrential rains accompanied by thunderstorms, which may lead to flash flooding in some parts of the country until next week.MSD head...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 01:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Crop situation gets dire
Erratic rains and high temperatures being experienced countrywide have resulted in crops wilting, with farmers in some areas already counting losses as their maize is now a write off.The worst...Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 20 homes destroyed by hailstorm
THE Civil Protection Unit is on high alert for any disasters including floods this rainy season and Government has since released $1,2 million for any eventualities.This comes as more than...Published: 04 Jan 2018 at 07:30hrs | 19 | by Business Reporter
PHOTOS: Mayhem at primary school, schoolboy goes berserk, nearly kills teacher
A grade six pupil at Mushumbi primary school in Mbire district, Mashonaland Central, allegedly went berserk and started attacking other pupils including three teachers before destroying window panels....Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 11:47hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Biting cold, rains predicted
After a brief spell of pleasant weather, chilly conditions are expected to return to Zimbabwe this week with light to moderate rains forecast, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said....Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 16:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Council employee attacked bya a swarm of bees flees for 2 km
In a bizarre incident, Mvurwi Town Council employee Moira Zinyemba was reportedly attacked by a swarm of bees whilst taking refuse and had to flee for 2 km under attack.Sources familiar with t...Published: 31 May 2017 at 14:32hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mazhindu crowned Miss CUT 2017
Chinhoyi University of Technology International Marketing student, 21-year-old beauty Tino Mazhinhu was crowned Miss CUT 2017 taking over from Rumbi 'catness' Chigama at a ceremony that was held at th...Published: 30 May 2017 at 13:22hrs | | by CUT Fate Club
Brace for chilly winter, says Met department
The Meteorological Services Department (Met) has warned of a harsh and biting winter this year.In a forecast yesterday, meteorologist Chenai Sithole advised that those travelling must ...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
'CIO' dupes job-seekers
A suspected conman allegedly masqueraded as an employee of the President's Office assigned by the First Family to recruit people to work at a diamond mine in Angola.Phillip Zinyemba (47) a...Published: 10 Apr 2017 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staf reporter
Rainfall season coming to an end
Meteorological Services Department says the wet spell is slowly coming to an end with the country starting to experience cold weather conditions.This follows a heavy downpour the country r...Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 13:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces early winter
Zimbabwe faces an early winter as temperatures are gradually decreasing, the Meteorological Services Department (Met) said yesterday.The department's public weather services head, Tich Zin...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe floods threat recedes
There will be no further flooding expected in Zimbabwe, with the rains having receded as the rainy season approaches its end, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) said yesterday.MSD senior...Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Upper Ncema spills for the first time in 2 decades
BULAWAYO could have kissed water problems goodbye after it emerged that three of its supply dams, Upper Ncema, Mtshabezi and Insiza Mayfair were now spilling following incessant rains that pounded...Published: 19 Feb 2017 at 09:19hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Rogue couple in $255,000 POS machine scam
Three butchery employees allegedly introduced their own Point of Sale machines and duped their employer of $255 000.Cleopas Chibhanguza (34), his wife Rumbidzai (33) and brother-in-law Tak...Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 05:12hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
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