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Man bashes young brother to death
MATOBO - Blinded by love and unable to stand the sight of his younger brother's right to life over suspicious involvement towards a previous divorce with his former wife, lands Xolani Dube (36) in cus...Published: 14 Jun 2025 at 20:34hrs | 1855 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Kezi
Hubby accused of stealing wife's panties
A Plumtree man was sentenced to 420 hours of community service after he was convicted of domestic violence for attacking his wife with an axe handle following accusations of bewitching her.Alb...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:26hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial rapist gets 111 years in jail
A 38-year-old man from Chakondora village in Shamva has been sentenced to 111 years in prison after being convicted of raping six women and robbing villagers in Mt Darwin and Madziwa two years ago....Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:08hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Hubby bewitches wife using panties
In a bizarre incident, a Plumtree-based man who was accused of bewitching his wife after hiding her panties was dragged to court yesterday.Albert Moyo was convicted of assault by Magistrate Jo...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 15:00hrs | 2207 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Man assaults mother with axe handle, jailed
A 23-year-old man from Fort Rixon, Proud Manasa, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after assaulting his mother, Ms. Irene Bell, with an axe handle during a domestic dispute.Manasa was ...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:16hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
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 | 951 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed for bashing cheating wife
A cheeky 27-year-old Plumtree man who bashed his wife all over the body with an axe handle in a domestic dispute was convicted on Thursday by a Plumtree magistrate.Edson Ndlovu was sentenced t...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 18:06hrs | 1168 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man bashes cheating wife with an axe handle
A cheeky 27-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man allegedly bashed his wife all over the body with an axe handle in a domestic dispute.Edson Ndlovu was...Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 15:40hrs | 1289 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man fatally bludgeons friend over US$5
A man from Zhombe reportedly went into a violent frenzy and killed his drinking mate over a dispute about US$5.Mariny Marimbe, 31, allegedly attacked Cliff Maunganidze, 36, with a drill bit, a...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:14hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Nonagenarian dies from witch craft-related arson
A tragic incident recently occurred at Masvingo Provincial Hospital, where a 96-year-old grandmother from Zaka succumbed to burns sustained in a house fire. The fire was allegedly started by a male re...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for murder
Mount Darwin's self-proclaimed prophet, Tanhanha Chamunorwa, has been sentenced to six years in prison for murder by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano. However, Chamunorwa will serve five yea...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for attempted murder
A self-proclaimed prophet in Mount Darwin was jailed on Thursday by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano.Tanhanha Chamunorwa was ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 17:10hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hubby attacks wife with an axe handle over shoe laces
Failure to control temper landed a Plumtree man in the hands of the police after he attacked his wife with an axe handle over shoe laces.Culture W Ncube (35) was dragged to Plumtree magistrate...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 10:47hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Women arrested for killing sex pest
A Guruve man was allegedly killed by two women, one of whom he attempted to rape on Friday.The now-deceased Brighton Mapira died after being struck twice with an axe handle by his target victi...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sex starved rapist murdered by victim
A sex starved Guruve man was allegedly bashed to death after attempting to rape a married woman yesterday.The now deceased Brighton Map...Published: 23 Feb 2024 at 20:24hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills brother during fight over relish
Gweru High Court judge, Justice Evangelista Kabasa, has sentenced Nkululeko Mabhena to three years in jail following his conviction for killing his brother during a dispute over food condiments. Howev...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 07:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bus route war turns bloody
GOODLUCK Nyakabau lies on his back in Harare's Stoneridge area pondering his next move.Around this time, he should be more than 300km away from the capital city on a bus heading to the northea...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 09:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Man kills twin brother over farmer's shoes
A MAN was killed by his twin brother and other sibling in a fight over a pair of farmer shoes.The incident occurred on 17 December at Village 40 A Datata, Inyati in Rusape.Dumba White ...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 18:17hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Ex-convict bashes cheating wife goes back to prison
It never rains but pours for a Plumtree man who allegedly bashed his wife with an axe handle after accusing her of cheating on him when he was in prison three years ago.The matter came to ligh...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 19:58hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Woman kills boyfriend's wife
POLICE in Hwange have arrested a 48-year-old woman from Lupote for murder after she allegedly struck her boyfriend's wife with an axe handle causing her instant death.The now deceased, Siphath...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:09hrs | 2 | 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 | | by Staff reporter
Brother cheats death over woman
A 41-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man nearly killed his brother after allegedly assaulting him with a wooden axe handle over a woman.Tafadzwa Munongerwa was dragged to Concession court yesterday facing a...Published: 04 May 2023 at 14:30hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber attacked over 13-year-old girl
A 32-YEAR -OLD Mazowe man is nursing injuries after he was attacked with an axe handle and open hands by a 13-year-old girl's mother and another man who accused him of making the girl sit on his legs ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 09:34hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mubobobo dream stokes gruesome murder rage
IN a shockingly bizarre development, a man from Chiredzi in Masvingo province was a fortnight ago gruesomely murdered and his head crushed with an axe handle by a fellow villager who had sensationally...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 18:25hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Scores injured as illegal miners storm village
Villagers in the Malungwane area of Umzingwane District are living in fear after they were attacked by suspected illegal gold miners armed with spears, machetes and axes on Wednesday afternoon, leavin...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Poachers axe 3 ZimParks rangers
THREE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) officials are battling for life at a hospital in Harare after they were recently severely assaulted by suspected poachers in Mushumbi,...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nabbed poachers bash cops
GURUVE based Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officer Tsitsi Rushizha cheated death after three suspected poachers went riot and assaulted her col...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 07:33hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
Man kills grandfather over witchcraft
VILLAGERS of Kandeya in Mount Darwin were on Monday shocked after an 82-year-old man was fatally struck with an axe handle by his 27-year-old grandson over allegations of witchcraft.Owen Kudza...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman kills daughter over sex
A Mberengwa woman, who two years ago killed her teenage daughter after the child admitted to indulging in sex with several men has been jailed for two years for culpable homicide.Bulawayo High...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 10:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man's leg amputated after fight over woman
A SHURUGWI-based artisanal miner had his left leg amputated after rivals brutally axed him in a suspected love triangle. Mr Simon Vingirayia court heardlost consciousness as blood gushed from ...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff writer
Guard beheaded, body burnt with tyres
IN a gruesome murder that has shocked residents in the faming town of Chiredzi, a security guard was murdered, his head cut off before the rest of the body was thrown at a scrap yard and burnt with ty...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 09:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Machete wielding robbers nabbed at gunpoint
FOUR machete-wielding Harare robbers who allegedly pounced on Crown mine, Kaminza in Guruve were finally nabbed at gunpoint after a chase by the police.Remigio Mabwe (43), Stephen Musanhu (32)...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 11:37hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Robber breaks into bedroom, forces couple to be intimate, records video
A DARING robber, who broke into a couple's bedroom at night and forced them to be intimate while recording a video, has been dragged before the courts and charged with robbery and possession of danger...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman attacks hubby's manhood with metal rod
IF you're a man in an abusive relationship, it's important to know that you're not alone.A man from Matopo in Matabeleland South province is allegedly living in "hell" at the hands of his abus...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Boy (10) kills man attacking mum
IN a case that has left residents of Chief Ndanga in Zaka, Masvingo Province shell shocked, three children allegedly ganged up and attacked a man with hoes and an axe until he died, while trying to re...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man killed over woman
A GWANDA man has been arrested for allegedly ganging up with two accomplices, who are still at large, and beat up a man to death in a dispute over a woman.Alfred Moyo (21) from Guyu area was n...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 20:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Trio up for gold dealer murder
POLICE in Penhalonga have arrested three suspects linked to the murder of a gold dealer at Tsvingwe business centre on Tuesday this week.Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Tavhiringwa Ka...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man assaults workmate with axe handle
A Beatrice man has appeared in court for attacking his workmate with an axe handle at the height of a misunderstanding. Farai Masango (29) appeared before Chitungwiza magistrate Mrs Rumb...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thugs rape wife while man watches
THREE unknown assailants attacked, forced-marched a man to his home and took turns to rape his wife without protection before robbing him of $150 in Esigodini, police have confirmed.The 45-yea...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Siblings kill father over witchcraft claims
TWO siblings from Chief Madziwa's area in Mashonaland East province appeared at the High Court last week charged with killing their biological father accusing him of practising witchcraft.The ...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
How Mugabe's ZANU-PF and Chihuri's police created the MDC-T Vanguard
In December 2010, Augustine Mahute (26), an MDC-T activist from Matapi Flats in Mbare, was brutally attacked by ZANU-PF youths before they handed him to Matapi Police station.Mahute subseq...Published: 30 May 2018 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Felix Mbonderi Chiroro
Mob justice for man after rape attempt
VILLAGERS in Bulilima meted out mob justice on a man they had allegedly caught trying to rape a neighbour in the wee hours of the morning.Thabani Ndlovu (32) of Tokwana area sustained a fractu...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robbers strike at high school
SIX armed robbers targeting school funds, last Saturday struck chillingly at Mavhudzi High School in Nyazura but failed to open the school safe. They got away with a vehicle and other valuables, leavi...Published: 19 May 2017 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Axe, petrol & brick attacks in fight over girlfriend
A MARRIED Plumtree man was allegedly axed and left for dead in a fight over a girlfriend. Nicholas Tshuma allegedly axed Mr Bhekilizwe Tshuma after he allegedly broke into his love rival's bedroom and...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 06:48hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
Man axes 16-year-old wife 3 times
A 21-YEAR-OLD man from Bulilima struck his 16-year-old ex-wife with an axe three times after he saw her with another man.Nevious Moyo, who is employed as a general hand at Stretton Farm Compou...Published: 19 May 2016 at 06:33hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Man in trouble for killing rowdy Zimbabwean
A man who tried to knock some sense into a bully’s head with an axe handle landed on the wrong side of the law after he, together with his five friends were charged for the murder of the rowdy Zimba...Published: 08 Feb 2016 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man (75) in court after shooting brother
A HONDE Valley man was on Monday arraigned before the courts for allegedly shooting his younger brother and niece with an arrow. Douglas Kanjanda (75) pleaded not guilty to domestic violence w...Published: 22 Jan 2016 at 06:59hrs | 2 | by Tendai Gukutikwa
Man kills 3 kids, rapes mum
A MAN suffering from a mental illness stormed his aunt's home and raped her before grabbing an axe and killing the woman's three children to death, the Bulawayo High Court heard yesterday.Afte...Published: 21 Jan 2016 at 05:40hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Tenant assaulted for failing to pay rentals
A Kuwadzana man allegedly struck tenant with an axe handle for not paying rentals and water bills on time.Joel Kurarama (65) left his tenant Kelvin Chigodoro (27) nursing wounds and swelling a...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man in trouble for assaulting a fellow villager for breaking into school garden
Two men from Chief Ndube's area in Filabusi is in trouble after they flogged a fellow villager with an axe handle accusing him of breaking into the school garden.Dennis Dube (47) and Ernest Mh...Published: 23 Oct 2015 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
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