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Bulawayo firm repackaging water-damaged rice

Bulawayo authorities have launched an investigation into Flynote Investments (Pvt) Ltd, a local company accused of repackaging water-damaged rice, originally designated for stock feed, and distributing it for human consumption.According to…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:55hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Drinking buddies turn home invaders in brazen robbery plot

A close-knit group of eight men from Bulawayo shocked the city after they were charged with robbing the mansion of a friend while pretending to enjoy drinks together at a local bar.The accused - Nduduzo Mthethwa (46), Butho Ndlovu (28), Zi…

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:52hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter

CID boss assaulted, robbed of service pistol

The head of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) homicide division in Harare, Superintendent Alexandra Jachi, was violently assaulted and robbed of US$140 and his service pistol in a shocking incident in the city centre.The case un…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:20hrs | 1381 | by Staff reporter

Borrowdale road: A stretch of prestige shadowed by tragedy

Driving along Borrowdale Road offers a stark contrast to the chaotic scenes common on many other city roads. Known as the route favored by Zimbabwe's elite-politicians, business executives, and security officials-Borrowdale Road is a symbo…

Published: 07 Jun 2025 at 10:44hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter

Notorious Njube thug busted after dramatic citizen's arrest in Bulawayo

Alexandra Ngwenya, a 28-year-old wanted Njube thug, was apprehended at a busy intersection near Nketa Drive and Masiyephambili Way, ending months of terror that plagued Bulawayo's suburbs.Ngwenya, known as the ringleader in a series of arm…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:02hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter

SAPS to launch Operation Shanela 2

The South African Police Service (SAPS) will roll out the second phase of its high-density crime-fighting initiative, Operation Shanela 2, in March 2025. The operation, aimed at tackling crime hotspots across Gauteng, will run throughout M…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 14:00hrs | 1428 | by Staff reporter

SA family reunited with boy who vanished in Zimbabwe

An 11-year-old South African boy who vanished from his home in May 2023 and took a bus to Zimbabwe has been reunited with his family.The Department of Social Development said the child was brought back to South Africa from Zimbabwe after b…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2445 | by Staff reporter

Linking Scientific Solutions With Socio-economic Needs Leads To Successful Environmental Conservation

Johannesburg - The world, including South Africa's Gauteng Province which includes the City of Johannesburg, is increasingly acknowledging that scientific solutions to environmental challenges can only succeed when they take into account, …

Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 21:27hrs | 145 | by Emmanuel Koro

Mbeki says foreigners are not the cause of SA's economic crisis

Former president Thabo Mbeki has dropped a bombshell that the deadly 2008 xenophobic attacks in Alexandra, Johannesburg, were part of a planned operation to force Zimbabweans to return to their country and to vote out Robert Mugabe.Mbeki m…

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 10:48hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter

'2008 xenophobic attacks in SA were orchestrated by Zimbabwe's opposition'

South Africa's (SA) former President Thabo Mbeki has suggested the deadly 2008 xenophobic attacks in Alexandra were part of a planned operation to drive Zimbabweans back home to vote out Robert Mugabe.Mbeki made the startling revelations t…

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 12:24hrs | 1933 | by Staff reporter

Lying Ramaphosa apologises

President Cyril Ramaphosa has yielded to pressure from EFF leader Julius Malema and issued an apology to the residents of Alexandra for giving the impression in 2019 that his government would construct one million houses for them.On Thursd…

Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 21:35hrs | 1616 | by Staffreporter

Chegutu Pirates in turmoil

CHEGUTU Pirates are caught between a hard place and a rock as they are yet to register their 2024 technical team and players with the Premier Soccer League.Promoted from the ZIFA Northern Region Division One League, Chegutu Pirates are rac…

Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans to experience more power cuts

ZESA Holdings says consumers should expect more power outages in Harare, Bulawayo and some areas in Karoi and surrounding areas due to faults and maintanance work.Posting a notice on its social media pages, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmi…

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

It's wrong for ZEC to accept foreign funding

The EU's notification of its suspension of support for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission [ZEC] is an unacceptable use of donor funds to seek to influence and control an independent Chapter 12 constitutional body, and it is the clearest ugl…

Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 21:17hrs | 14 | by Jonathan Moyo

ZMC concerned by lapse in ethical and professional journalism by some registered media houses

The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has noted with grave concern the lapse in ethical and professional journalism by some registered media houses in the coverage of the 2023 harmonized elections. It is disturbing to note that such levels o…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 19:42hrs | 12 | by Zimbabwe Media Commission

Gas explosion leaves sink holes in Johannesburg

There has been a massive gas explosion in the Johannesburg CBD, causing substantial damage to nearby roads and sinkholes.Videos seen on social media showed cars toppled along Johannesburg's Bree Street.According to an alert sent by the Joh…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 20:36hrs | 39 | by Erick Matotoba

Angry South Africans burn 4 Zimbabweans to death in Alexandra

Four Zimbabwean men accused of terrorising the community met their untimely demise in Setjwetla, Alexandra township South Africa when they were doused with gasoline and burnt to death on Tuesday night. The men were taken from their shacks …

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 19:00hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter

Massive explosion rocks Joburg CBD, leaving devastation in its wake

Authorities rushed to the Johannesburg Central Business District on Wednesday evening following reports of an explosion in Bree Street.The city's emergency medical services confirmed an explosion but said they were not yet aware of any dea…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 17:57hrs | 12 | 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 accusing him of practicing witchcraft.National police…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo's know it all female car enthusiast

Nyaradzo Munhamo regards herself as Bulawayo's know it all female car enthusiast and always envisioned herself as the owner of a fancy and expensive vehicle but never thought she would work as a car sales lady.She thought and as imprinted …

Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Multitudes march in South Africa demanding Ramaphosa's exit

Thousands of protesters marched through South Africa's cities on Monday, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign over the lack of jobs and electricity, as security forces guarded malls and streets to prevent any violence and looting…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

14 Zimbabwean Vapostori drown in SA

FOURTEEN members of the Johanne Masowe Baptist Church, believed to be Zimbabweans, have been confirmed dead after drowning during a baptism ceremony that went wrong in Jukskei River in South Africa.Reports indicate that more people may hav…

Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Safeguard takes measures to help neighbourhoods stay safe

With the increase in burglaries and robberies throughout the country, particularly in Harare, Safeguard Security has embarked on a number of community-based services to help keep neighbourhoods safe.  One of these is the neighbourhood…

Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:11hrs | 2 | by Agencies

CCC urges Zimbabweans in SA to go home and register to vote

Citizens Coalition for Change members in South Africa Alexandra are in a mobilization drive urging people to go home in their numbers and register to vote.Speaking to CCC members in Alexandria on Sunday, Alexandria Chairperson Timothy Zimu…

Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 23:02hrs | 8 | by Fanuel Chinowaita

Zimbabwe Consulate introduces mobile consular exercise in South Africa

The Consulate wishes to inform Zimbabwe nationals resident in Free State Province, South Africa that it will conduct a consular visit to Mangaung (Bloemfontein) from 30 August to 1 September 2022, at Ramblers Club Venue, Cnr. Aliwal & …

Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 08:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Africanise the law and land

In Mzansi, most citizens can only own real estate when they are dead - their graves and tombstones if they can afford one. From the living majority, they become the silent majority.Throughout their lives, like a fish out of water, they str…

Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 19:29hrs | 2 | by Lindiwe Sisulu

Zimbabwe's Cyber City mirage

I TOLD Mr (Shaji Ul) Mulk that my desire is to build a smart city like Dubai here. He agreed to build a smart city better than "Dubai," President Emmerson Mnangagwa told guests on Wednesday during the ground-breaking ceremony for the new C…

Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:29hrs | 17 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Fears expressed over Zimbabwe Extension Permit cancellation

Zimbabwean expatriates are scrambling to apply for a visa to continue living in South Africa after their Zimbabwe Extension Permits (ZEP) expired in December.If they are unsuccessful, in some cases, an entire generation of children will be…

Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 09:02hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Dudula member assaulted, nearly burned with tyres in South Africa

Alexandra residents allegedly assaulted and put tyres around a 40-year-old woman who they accused of being part of the Dudula Movement suspected of terrorising residents.The movement is different from Operation Dudula, which is synonymous …

Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

'We'll get him dead or alive': Reid's Mpiranya trail to Zimbabwe

A BESPECTACLED white man of medium height probably in his early 60s walks into the hotel restaurant where I am seated outside on patio couches basking in the sunshine while surfing social media platforms.He is accompanied by a lanky dark b…

Published: 22 May 2022 at 11:20hrs | 31 | by Dumisani Muleya

Zimbabweans won't flee South Africa to return home

"WHEN you see a rat running into a fire, then you know that what it is running away from is hotter than the fire." -  African proverb. Zimbabweans, who are in their millions in South Africa - some estimates say 1.5 million and others …

Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:41hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Nhlanhla Lux exposed - The disturbing picture behind the masks of the man heading Operation Dudula

Nhlanhla "Lux" Mohlauhi (also Dlamini) has been churning up anti-foreigner sentiment and bursting into people's homes like a vigilante, instilling fear and panic in refugee and immigrant communities.Mohlauhi found his 15 seconds of fame on…

Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 10:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Operation Dudula spreads

Fears abound that more Zimbabweans living in neighbouring South Africa are in danger as Operation Dudula has spread to Durban and other areas.Operation Dudula is a fast-rising anti-African immigrant sentiment in South Africa where there ar…

Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

SA Afrophobia: Mnangagwa should speak out

THE image of Elvis Nyathi, a Zimbabwean immigrant's burning body on a Johannesburg street jolted the collective minds of Zimbabweans to the dark age of 2008 Afrophobia attacks in South Africa.This was when South Africans necklaced Mozambic…

Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:31hrs | 3 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

The political agency of xenophobia, violence in SA

SOUTH Africa is home to millions of immigrants, mainly from Lesotho, Nigeria, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The regional giant has played an immense role for more than a century in attracting labour for its economy. However, this has come at a …

Published: 22 Mar 2022 at 05:50hrs | 1 | by Tatenda Mazarura

#OperationDudula turns against South Africans

Members of the extremist xenophobic vigilante group have been accused by South African vendors in Alexandra township of forcing them to pay protection fees after they were given vending stalls which belonged to foreigners who were chased f…

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 08:50hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Foreigners flee Alexandra Mall as Home Affairs officials descend

Foreign street vendors have left Pan Africa Mall in Alexandra township South Africa after members of the South Africa Police Services and the Department of Home Affairs descended at the area to intensify their presence at the mall followin…

Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 13:27hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Police arrest members of Dudula Movement after clash with foreigners

South African police services have arrested four members of the Dudula Movement in Alexandra   after Mondays' protracted fight against foreign workers in different malls by the extremist vigilante groupOn Monday the group which s…

Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 10:09hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu

WATCH: Alexandra turned into warzone...as foreigners clash with #OperationDudula

Several people have been injured in Alexandra Township, after clashes between foreign nationals and South Africans. The Soth Africans were led by vigilante group #OperationDudula which has received wide condemnation from political parties …

Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 15:26hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

SA govt tackles violence against Zimbabweans

THE South African government has started tackling attacks on foreigners, including Zimbabweans, by a grouping that launched an anti-foreigner campaign it calls Operation Dudula.The campaign has seen non-South Africans being forced out of t…

Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 05:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Taxi operator in court for sexually abusing teen girl

A Harare man today appeared in court on allegations of sexually abusing a teenage girl whom he used to ferry to school with his taxi.Enerst Mutasha (24) appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court charged with aggravated indecent assault.It i…

Published: 16 Dec 2021 at 21:26hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter

Man axed in love triangle

A CENTENARY-BASED 38-year-old woman has been arrested for attempted murder after she allegedly struck her ex-boyfriend on the head with an axe when he found her with another man.Chemutale Mutematsaka was arrested on Monday and charged with…

Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Umguza CEO, councillors suspended

THE Government has once again suspended Umguza Rural District Council (RDC) chief executive officer, Mr Collen Moyo and five councillors including its chairperson, Councillor Alexandra Gasela.Mr Moyo was initially suspended by Government i…

Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Dennis Wilson dies

Former radio presenter Dennis Wilson has died.He was 66.Wilson, born Delroy Wilson in Kingston Jamaica died at his home in Alexandra after a short illness.Wilson became popular on Radio 3 (now Power FM) in the 1990s after landing in the co…

Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 16:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa led City council in US$1bn tender storm

THE Harare City Council attempted to award water and sewage contracts worth close to US$1 billion to four Chinese firms without going to tender, available information suggests.The council's finance and environment committees ratified the c…

Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Rushwaya arrested for gold smuggling 6kg of gold

Former Zimbabwe Football Association chief executive officer Henrietta Rushwaya was this afternoon arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare on allegations of trying to smuggle 6kg of gold to Dubai.Rushwaya (53)…

Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 18:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Millions of people forced from their homes face dual hardship of Covid-19

Around 14.6 million new internal displacements were recorded across 127 countries and territories between January and June 2020, according to a new report by the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC).IDMC said conflict and violenc…

Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 15:03hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Bonus, salary hike for civil servants

CIVIL servants are set for a happy end of year as the Government has assured them that they will receive their bonus while modalities are also being worked out to continue with foreign currency allowances until the end of the year.In June,…

Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Looting hits SA township in second day of violence

Police have been clashing with looters in South Africa's township of Alexandra in Johannesburg, a day after violence hit other parts of the city.Videos shared online show empty streets and roads littered with stones.Monday's outbreak of vi…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 13:51hrs | | by BBC

Nakamba in Marvelous Villa debut

Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba was in outstanding form when he made his long-awaited debut for English Premier League side Aston Villa as the Claret and Blue ran out 6-1 victors in the first round of the Carabao Cup encounter agains…

Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

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