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Chamisa birthday message caller catches Power FM DJ off-guard
State media in Zimbabwe is a notorious gatekeeper for the ruling Zanu-PF party.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's main rival Nelson Chamisa - the leader of the MDC Alliance - is rarely mentioned b...Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 18:51hrs | 2995 | by Staff reporter
$1 000 fine for not wearing face mask
THE government has doubled the fine for not wearing a face mask or breaching Covid-19 restrictions to $1 000 from the previous $500.Maximum fines for criminal offences have been doubled to cop...Published: 27 Jan 2021 at 05:53hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
Vaccine at Zimbabwe State House?
Once again in a desperate move to cause anarchy and pandemonium in Zimbabwe an audio which featured Mr Simba Chikanza and an i identified male made rounds. The audio was celebrating the deaths of Zimb...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 09:02hrs | 7903 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zaka minors who killed a soldier receive death threats
THREE Zaka minors, who allegedly killed a 37-year-old soldier in October, have been taken to a safe house after they received threats on their lives from unknown men.The soldier, Aaron Bhasopa...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 06:57hrs | 1173 | by Staff reporter
Woman kills 'cheating' hubby
A 45-YEAR-OLD Guruve woman allegedly killed her husband after hitting him with an unknown object on the head.After committing the offen...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 23:06hrs | 3364 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Supervisor bashed for terminating worker's contract
Eureka gold mine supervisor Ruben Mangure (50) was bashed by an employee Benedict Manyika (45) who failed to stomach a employment contract term...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:35hrs | 2202 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills friend over US$5
A 28-YEAR-old Mvurwi man allegedly killed his friend following a dispute over a US$5 debt.Langton Machengo appeared before Guruve magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa yesterday for initial remand....Published: 29 Nov 2020 at 06:51hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Tortoise carrying prophet nabbed
A self-proclaimed Guruve apostolic prophet Madzibaba Biggie Murere was nabbed last week after he had allegedly brought a live a tortoise at a house in Mahuwe in the name of cleansing the home....Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 23:58hrs | 2628 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills friend over opaque beer
A 28-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi man allegedly killed his friend over opaque beer and US$5 dispute.Langton Machengo appeared before Guruve magistra...Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 17:16hrs | 1600 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Old landlord caged for raping tenant's daughter
A 40-year-old Mvurwi landlord who bedded his tenant's 15-year-old daughter was convicted after a full trial and sentenced to an effective 3-year jail term by a Guruve magistrate yesterday.Silo...Published: 11 Nov 2020 at 12:37hrs | 1229 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Let me puff Mnangagwa has failed to rule this country'
YOLAM Chakanetsa of Mur-oford farm, Mvurwi was arrested and dragged to Guruve magistrates courts yesterday accused of insulting president Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 17:24hrs | 1073 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Zimbabwe army not trained to feed porridge'
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe National Army are not trained to feed porridge to the masses, but to ruthlessly crush any public protests whether peaceful or not, deputy defence minister Victor Matemadanda ha...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 06:21hrs | 1685 | by Staff writer
Brick molder kills colleague
A Guruve brick molder allegedly stabbed his colleague to death over brick funds.The stabbed Mike Adriana was pronounced dead upon arrival at Guruve hospital.The matter came to light at...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:51hrs | 560 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Violent soldier killed by minors
A 37-YEAR-OLD 1 Commando Regiment-based soldier was on Thursday night killed by three minors after he allegedly attacked their mother over suspected arson at his parents' home in Zaka, Masvingo provin...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1983 | by Staff reporter
Broncleer lands man in court
TWO bottles of illicit alcohol broncleer landed a Mvurwi man in court on Friday.Washington Chingwaza (35) was slapped with $500 fine by...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 13:00hrs | 1269 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Senior citizen 'steals' underwear takes it to court
THERE was drama at Guruve court on Friday when a senior citizen brought his alleged girlfriend's pant and beads as exhibit of their love affair before Gur...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 12:58hrs | 2293 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Senior citizen steals blankets
THERE was drama at Guruve court on Friday when a senior citizen appeared before Guruve resident magistrate facing theft charges.Nixon Muzemi (60) of Holland farm pleaded not guilty to the char...Published: 19 Sep 2020 at 20:54hrs | 2426 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals cow to pay medical bills
A 32-YEAR-OLD Muzarabani man told Guruve resident magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa that he stole his neighbour's cow in a bid to pay medical bills for his other child with mental illness.Patnus K...Published: 19 Sep 2020 at 20:38hrs | 1956 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa appears in court…refuses to be jailed
A self-proclaimed nephew of President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment by Guruve resident magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa yesterday for theft.Tafadzwa Mnangagwa pleaded...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 10:52hrs | 17130 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fact finding mission that never was
We are back to square one... It took six months for Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) to release the official 2008 election results with Patrick Chinamasa then Legal and Justice Minister insi...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 23:23hrs | 1184 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Old landlord beds tenant's minor daughter
There was drama at Guruve magistrates courts on Friday after a 40-year-old Mvurwi landlord told a Guruve magistrate that he bedded his tenant's 15-year-old daughter as a way of comforting her....Published: 31 Aug 2020 at 16:13hrs | 4033 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CIO operative arrested over threats
A CENTRAL Intelligence Organisation operative allegedly threatened to shoot a Zesa employee, who was inspecting a transformer at his plot in Mvurwi.William Wachenuka (44) pleaded not guilty be...Published: 23 Aug 2020 at 11:22hrs | 2835 | by Staff reporter
Man burns aunt's house in witchcraft suspicion
A 36-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi man is cursing the day he visited apostolic prophets who told him that his aunt was bewitching him.Thomas Chapura ...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 19:12hrs | 933 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Major shake-up looms at Delta Beverages
A MAJOR management transition is underway at listed Delta Corporation, with chief executive Pearson Gowero set to leave as the beverages manufacturer seeks to consolidate its position in a volatile ma...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 07:49hrs | 2040 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF politburo tells off bishops
ZANU-PF's politburo yesterday dismissed as malicious claims by Catholic bishops in the country that the government was carrying out human rights abuses and instilling fear among the populace, the Dail...Published: 20 Aug 2020 at 16:14hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Nurse in trouble for statutory rape
GURUVE based nurse Brasswell Makina (45) is in trouble for allegedly sleeping with a 15 year-old girl three times during the national lockdown perio...Published: 20 Aug 2020 at 00:03hrs | 3988 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zesa boss suspended over graft allegations
ZESA Holdings executive chairman Dr Sydney Gata has been suspended from office and will be blocked from accessing his office at the power utility's headquarters, the Minister of Energy and Power Devel...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:06hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Death of Gukurahundi commander splits Zimbabwe into two
We note with sadness that while we in Matabeleland remember, and painfully reflect on Perrence Shiri savagery and barbarism during Matabeleland genocide, Shona people are, without remorse or restraint...Published: 30 Jul 2020 at 14:33hrs | 8010 | by Israel Dube
Man jailed 9 years for stock theft
A 36-YEAR-OLD GURUVE man was sentenced to a 9-year mandatory jail term for stealing a cow from his neighbour by Guruve resident magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa yesterday.Irvine Chigame of Magwen...Published: 25 Jul 2020 at 22:43hrs | 1512 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fake ZNA card lands bogus soldier in trouble
A bogus soldier was sold by his fake Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) which he produced at a roadblock in Guruve on Wednesday.Costa Taruvin...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 21:16hrs | 3026 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'We must unite and work {loot & kill} together' Zanu PF welcome Mutasa – remember ides of March, Christpower Maisiri
"Nyati (Cde Didymus Mutasa) has re-joined the party and since his return, it has been our wish to meet him officially as Makoni leadership and work together going forward," announce Zanu PF national s...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 07:34hrs | 5173 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
You said you are a listening President, so listen....
Dear Mr President, This is my first open letter to you Sir, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and I sincerely hope that it is received in good faith. You promised to be a listening President and I ...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:24hrs | 3527 | by Paul Kaseke
Child marriage costs hubby
A Mbire man left Guruve magistrates courts in stitches after he queried the wisdom of having to be subjected to a trial over impregnating his 15-year-old wife.The suspect who cannot be named t...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 16:49hrs | 3865 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa snatched Chihuri's pregnant wife?
FORMER police boss Augustine Chihuri has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of hounding him to settle scores after they clashed over a woman.Chihuri, who is on the verge of losing his sprawl...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:25hrs | 17400 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to the Minister of Local Govt and Rural and Urban Development Hon. July Moyo
As concerned citizens, it is our belief that Local Government refers to the establishment of participatory and democratically elected structures that can identify with the needs of people at grassroot...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 10:47hrs | 1885 | by Concerned citizens of Bubi Rural District
Chinese employer bashed for non payment of wages
A Chinese employer Qingfu Xu was bashed his manager for failure to pay wages.The matter came to light at Guruve magistrates courts yest...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 11:40hrs | 2891 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's govt says 'UN experts jumped the gun'
Government has dismissed a joint statement by five United Nations (UN) human rights experts, which concluded that three MDC-Alliance youth leaders were abducted as "premature and unreasonable" since i...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 07:46hrs | 870 | by Staff reporter
Fire is a good servant but a bad master
Season for veld fires, unpleasant and often tragic. Saw this caption in a bar of all the places, "They do not burn your home, do not burn theirs". Truth hurts, animals do not burn down our res...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 21:22hrs | 790 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
MDC-T member's car petrol-bombed
THE fight for control of the MDC took a nasty twist on Sunday night after a car belonging to a member of the Dr Thokozani Khupe-led faction was allegedly petrol-bombed. This comes as Khupe was...Published: 09 Jun 2020 at 07:51hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
Elders bid to reunite MDC flops
A renewed effort by senior founding members of the country's opposition party to bring Nelson Chamisa and Thokozani Khupe to the negotiating table has flopped amid mistrust among the actors, it has be...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 17:59hrs | 5839 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe derives no pleasure from violence, racial hatred'
Statement issued by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Honourable Lt General (Rtd) Dr Sibusiso B. Moyo The Government of Zimbabwe ...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 08:59hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has no role in US protests, says Mugabe coup announcer
FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Sibusiso Moyo yesterday told United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Brian Nichols that the country had no role in the violent protests spreading in th...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 08:59hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Elders seek to pacify MDC tiff
The feuding MDC factions have roped in the parties' elders to help resolve the impasse amid revelations the Thokozani Khupe-led grouping has been failing to gain the support of members despite bagging...Published: 29 May 2020 at 19:23hrs | 4918 | by Staff reporter
24 months jail for killing gold ore thief
A security guard from Kwekwe has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for fatally shooting a suspected gold ore thief once in the head with a Vanguard rifle. Francis Dhlamini (43) appeared before Bul...Published: 26 May 2020 at 07:12hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Businessman loses cars in inferno
Kwekwe property mogul, Peter Gore, was left counting losses after he lost three cars with an estimated value of US$100 000 to fire at his house on Monday. Gore lost a Chrysler, Toyota Avensis ...Published: 20 May 2020 at 06:52hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Inmate foils prison escape
TWO Guruve inmates tried to break out of jail while correctional officers were playing checkers with other inmates.The matter came to light at the Guruve Magistrates Courts yesterday when Anym...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 07:30hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
Prison break backfires for prisoners
TWO notorious Guruve prisoners tried to escape from the prison while prison officers were playing draft with other inmates.The matter c...Published: 29 Apr 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1430 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Celebrating 40 Years. Which way Zimbabwe?
At 40, Zimbabwe should be celebrating a milestone-forty years of independence from our former colonial masters.18 April 1980 was indeed a milestone for Zimbabwe. Yet, we stand today on 18 April 20...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 08:00hrs | 3644 | by Benjamin Paradza
Delta Beverages to produce beer during lockdown
BEER manufacturer, Delta Beverages Company has been classified as an essential services provider and has been exempted from the national 21-day lockdown.The integrated beverage company has a d...Published: 30 Mar 2020 at 09:10hrs | 1064 | by Staff reporter
Security guard jailed for stealing crates
A 37-YEAR-OLD Mvurwi security guard was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment yesterday by Guruve resident magistrate Shingirai Mutiro for stealing 25 empty crates used for packing fruits at Forester Es...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 07:23hrs | 999 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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