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SA axe murder suspect arrested while fleeing to Zimbabwe

Police in Limpopo have arrested a 51-year-old Zimbabwean man who had been on the run after a violent love triangle turned deadly at Wegdraai Village, Maleboho.On Wednesday morning, IOL reported that the horrific incident occurred on Monday…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:57hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter

Man axed for refusing to give villagers scotch cart lift

A 38-year-old man, Tabona Ndlovu from village 13, Dombodema (Plumtree), under headman Khesari Nkomo, was heavily assaulted and struck with an axe by other villagers for allegedly turning down their demand for a free scotch cart ride back t…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 13:56hrs | 68 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree

Jilted lover remanded in custody for unlawful entry

A jilted lover, Mgcinumuzi Ndlovu (35) from Nxele village in Plumtree, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware, facing unlawful entry and physical abuse charges. He was remanded in custody until tomorrow.The state led by Sh…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 22:16hrs | 59 | by Edson Mapani

Elderly man axed after rejecting sex demand

An 85-year-old caretaker in Kensington sustained serious injuries after being attacked with an axe by a woman who allegedly demanded sex, police confirmed.The incident occurred around 5 PM on August 10 when the woman, known to the victim, …

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 12:59hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter

Axed wife survives, husband commits suicide

A woman in Waterfalls, Harare, is fighting for her life after being viciously attacked by her husband with an axe, in a case reportedly triggered by jealousy over a contact saved in her phone.Laiza Sipiwa, 40, was struck three times by her…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:22hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Woman battles for life after brutal axe attack by husband

A woman from Bindura is fighting for her life in hospital after she was brutally struck on the head with an axe by her husband during a domestic dispute.Police have since launched a manhunt for the suspect, identified as 48-year-old Forbes…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:37hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter

Mashonaland man kills wife, village head and neighbour, stabs himself

The community of Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, is in shock after a 37-year-old man allegedly went on a brutal killing spree, murdering three people, including his wife, the village head, and a neighbor, with an axe and a knife. The horrific …

Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 14:50hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man beheads son in grisly axe attack

In a shocking incident that has left the Buhera community in Manicaland province reeling, a 32-year-old man brutally killed his teenage son in an unprovoked axe attack. The gruesome murder saw the boy's head severed from his body, with the…

Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 11:51hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter

Axe argument turns ugly

Two Sheraton workers in Plumtree had a serious argument over their employer's axe, resulting in one of them axing his colleague.The matter came to light on Friday at Plumtree magistrates courts.Christmas Mpala (37) was dragged to court aft…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:23hrs | 106 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Woman battles for life after son's axe rampage

A 63-year-old woman from Nkayi is fighting for her life after being attacked with an axe by her 29-year-old son, Shackman Dube, who is suspected to be mentally ill. The incident occurred on November 4 in Majoyi area, prompting a swift resp…

Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 336 | by Sgtaff reporter

Harare man attacks his mother with an axe in family row

A Harare man took an axe and inflicted a cut on his mother's head while threatening to kill her, a court heard this week.The incident followed a family row in which he took offence when the parent reprimanded him for verbally abusing their…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 09:04hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter

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 dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday where he appeared before magistrate Mr Joshua Nembawar…

Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 15:40hrs | 1293 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Zanu-PF wields axe on young MPs

A faction in Zanu-PF pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a third term has come out guns blazing pushing for the ouster of young party parliamentarians whom they accuse of sabotaging the 2030 agenda as well as lacking the party…

Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally axes grandmother

A 24-year-old man from Mlonyeni village in Lupane, Matabeleland North, is on the run after allegedly murdering his grandmother, Lucy Sibanda, with an axe.Police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda confirmed that a manhunt has been launched …

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:13hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter

Man axes woman to death

A 24-YEAR-OLD man is on the run after allegedly fatally axing a woman (84) in Lupane.In a statement on X, police said they are investigating a case of murder with occurred at Mlonyeni on 12 July. Lucy Sibanda (84) was found dead with multi…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:45hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter

Quartet on the run after axing man to death

A MAN died after four unknown suspects struck him with machetes and axes.In a statement on X, police said on 10 July near Svesve village four unknown suspects struck Nkosana Moyo (40) with machetes and axes for unknown reasons. Moyo died u…

Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 14:25hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Traditional healer axes friend to death

In a shocking incident a traditional healer allegedly axed his friend to death in the bushy area of Fig tree in Plumtree before dumping his corpse and driving away in the deceased's car.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates cour…

Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:47hrs | 58 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Teen fatally strikes cousin-sister with axe

Lusulu - Police in Matabeleland North Province are tracking down a juvenile suspect who allegedly axed and killed his cousin-sister in a gruesome manner on Tuesday afternoon.The suspect Romeo Mupindi (16) allegedly axed and killed his 17-y…

Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 22:30hrs | 2 | by Peter Matuka

Filabusi man arrested for fatally striking neighbour with brick

A FILABUSI man has been arrested after he allegedly fatally struck his neighbour with a brick on the head for assaulting his cousin.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident which o…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 18:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Inyathi Horror: Six robbers launch vicious axe attack on pedestrian

In a chilling incident that unfolded at Grave Sand Business Centre in Inyathi, a pedestrian identified as Bongani Khabo fell victim to a brutal assault by a gang of six robbers armed with an axe.Allegations are that on January 24, Khabo we…

Published: 27 Jan 2024 at 08:16hrs | 6 | by Peter Matuka

Man threatens to axe sister over land

A 40-YEAR-OLD Hwange man appeared before Hwange Magistrate Court Ms Ailene Munamati on Friday morning for threatening to axe his sister over a land dispute.Mpindi Luwinga of Bangali village under Chief Nekatambe in Hwange was sentenced to …

Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 16:43hrs | 6 | by Peter Matuka

Zanu-PF supporter attacked with axe for wearing party regalia

A Zanu-PF supporter in Binga was reportedly attacked with an axe by a suspected opposition member for wearing ruling party regalia.The incident occurred on Friday evening in Ward 14, Dobola Village when Clifford Mudenda allegedly struck Vi…

Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 21:39hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Cheating businessman axed to death, legs chopped off

A BUSINESSMAN was axed to death, and had his legs chopped off, in a vicious attack on Sunday for allegedly bedding a gold panner's wife.Abia Vimbai Mapininga (67) of Chindavata General Dealer, was lured to Doubt Dzama's house in a WhatsApp…

Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 19:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally axed for dating married woman

A 65-year-old man was axed to death after he was accused of dating a married woman. Doubt Dzama assaulted Vimbai Mapininga on the head and leg.The incident occurred on 22 July 2023 at a home in Tafara Village, Mhondoro.Police confirmed the…

Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 20:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Fight stopper's head axed three times

SIDALUBUHLE Moyo (31) from Nkulumane suburb had good intentions to break up a fight but it nearly turned fatal when he was axed thrice on the head and fell unconscious.A bystander who witnessed the scary incident unfolding said while Moyo …

Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Hubby axes love rival on the face after finding him pants down with wife

A CHEATED husband went bananas after allegedly arriving home to find his wife canoodling in bed with a teacher from a local school, on his matrimonial bed.It was gathered that Elson Moyo Matambo from Madzivanyika Village under Chief Chirey…

Published: 07 Jan 2023 at 07:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Trio face axe at Bosso

FOLLOWING Bukhosi Sibanda's exit at Highlanders, three more players are said to be on their way out as the Bulawayo giants seek to build a squad to compete for the league title next year.Inside sources have said striker Toto Banda, defende…

Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 09:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Man threatens to axe Chirumanzu chieftainship aspirant

A MVUMA man has been arraigned before the courts on allegations of threatening to axe one of the Chirumanzu chieftainship hopefuls, Julius Chimbi as the succession wrangle intensifies.Blazio Madyiwa Chaka, whose age was not given in court …

Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs face axe in purge

Several Zanu-PF heavyweights are living on borrowed time as the party hurtles towards a potentially divisive congress later this year amid revelations that many will lose their influential positions in the central committee.President Emmme…

Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:30hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe has ignored calls to stop torture'

ZIMBABWE has adopted only 127 out of 264 recommendations made during the third cycle  of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process on January 26 and ignored recommendations on torture and other human rights abuses.The country reportedly…

Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:59hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Man axes woman to death

POLICE have arrested a 33-year-old man for allegedly killing a 68-year-old woman by striking her with an axe on the head.The suspect, Albert Ncube also struck the old woman's grandson four times on the head with an axe leaving him seriousl…

Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Man hacks wife with an axe, kills self after thinking she is dead

A Filabusi man, who was accusing his wife of cheating, killed himself after thinking that he had hacked her to death with an axe.Innocent Chandakawona of Bekezela in Filabusi, allegedly struck his wife Delight Honera with an axe all over t…

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 16:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Man axed to death over affair with underage girls allegation

A 22-year-old man from Esigodini in Matabeleland South Province died after being hit by an axe after accusing his attacker of having love affairs with underage girls.Matabeleland South Police provincial spokesperson Inspector Loveness Mang…

Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 16:44hrs | 4 | 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 | 10 | 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, Mashonaland Central province.Jambawa G…

Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:26hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Suspected panners axe eight, kill one in Mabutweni

TWO men, suspected to be gold panners, ran amok axing eight people and killing one in the streets of Bulawayo's Mabutweni high density suburb, in a gruesome orgy of violence over US$2. Shepard Nhliziyo and Kholisani Nyathi indiscriminately…

Published: 15 May 2021 at 09:41hrs | 4 | by Staff rpeorter

Drinking spree turns nasty over 'bad' joke

A DRINKING spree in Epworth, Harare, on Friday turned nasty when an irate 59-year-old man allegedly axed a colleague three times on the head for making fun of his vehicle.Lazarus Chihota, who has since been charged with attempted murder ov…

Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 17:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Axe rampage killer escapes jail

A 21-YEAR-OLD Gokwe man who fatally axed five people and two cows in one night has been spared jail life after the High Court ruled that he was mentally ill when he committed the crimes in March last year.Christopher Gotore of Chimombe vil…

Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 15:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Madlela takes axe to Khami Prison

Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu popularly known by his stage moniker 'Madlela Skhobokhobo' has challenged the Bulawayo business community to partner the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service in different rehabilitation programmes to help inma…

Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Khupe's axe targets Kwekwe, Redcliff mayors

THE MDC-T interim leader Thokozani Khupe is reportedly targeting to recall Kwekwe and Redcliff mayors, their deputies and some other councillors this week, it has been gathered.Khupe has recently been on the rampage, purging MDC Alliance l…

Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 05:33hrs | 15 | by newzimbabwe

Axe wielding Muzarabani man beheads senior citizen

In a bizarre incident that has left people of Muzarabani terrified, a 21 year well known mentally challenged man last week allegedly beheaded a 79 year old man from the same village over a misunderstanding with his son.Taison lice (21) of …

Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 22:23hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Man uses axe to discipline siblings

For several years they have stayed with their brother, not because they want to, but because they have no option.Paulinah Tshuma made shocking revelations that her eldest son Boyd Ncube (31) disciplines his younger sister and brother with …

Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed 28 years for fatally axing lover

HIGH Court judge Justice Thompson Mabhikwa yesterday sentenced a 32-year-old Shurugwi man to 28 years in jail for killing his girlfriend with an axe after they broke up.Tapiwa Tavaziva Chinyama of village 4, at Beaconkop Farm in Shurugwi, …

Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:30hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter

Man 'axes' wife, hangs self

A SILOBELA man fatally struck his sleeping wife with an axe on the head before committing suicide after discovering she was taking contraceptive pills without his knowledge. Busani Mandava (35) of Langton Farm in Silobela, allegedly struck…

Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Hope as Mnangagwa swings axe

Cabinet appointments anywhere in the world are by their nature highly-contested and emotive affairs - because virtually all politicians think they are Cabinet material, while ordinary citizens harbour different criteria with regards to the…

Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 17:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF bigwigs face axe

A number of senior Zanu-PF officials risk losing their parliamentary seats after they failed to avoid primary elections in their constituencies.Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa, Information Communication Technology minister Supa Mandiwan…

Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 14:13hrs | 4243 | by Staff reporter

Man axes mom to death

A Gokwe man, who went berserk recently and axed his mother to death after accusing her of bewitching him, has appeared in court facing one count of murder and another of attempted murder.John Chifamba of Madanyika Village under Chief Neman…

Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Man axes 'witch mother' five times

A MAN from Gokwe went berserk, axed his mother to death before attacking his sister whom he left for dead.John Chifamba of Village Madanyika, Chief Nemangwe struck his mother Shingirai Chifamba five times with an axe accusing her of causin…

Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:22hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Man wields axe, poisons father

AN elderly man is fearing for his life after his son allegedly wielded an axe and tried to poison him.Cuthbert Zvareva said his life was at risk after his son Joseph tried to kill him by poison him and also threatened to axe him for allege…

Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 19:12hrs | 559 | by Staff reporter

Man axed at beer drink dies, cops launch manhunt for suspect

A MAN from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo who was axed in Matobo district, Matabelaland South province on Sunday at a beer drink, died on Monday.Mr Promise Moyo (29) had accompanied his grandmother to their rural home on the very day he was …

Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 05:37hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter

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