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Headman hacked to death for spilling beer

A headman was gruesomely murdered in Esigodini, Matabeleland South, with his body later found dumped in a mine shaft, police have confirmed.Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Chiratidzo Dube said the incident occurred on August 27 at…

Published: 6 hrs ago | 3 | by Staff reporter

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

Man killed for spilling beer

A 41-year-old man from Hatcliffe has died following an assault at a local bar over a spilled beer incident.George Chibaya was drinking with 41-year-old Nelson Mazime and 44-year-old Zivengwa Zivengwa at a Hatcliffe bar last week when he ac…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 09:55hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Beer fight turns deadly

A night of drinking at a bar in Chisumbanje ended in tragedy after a violent altercation over alcohol turned deadly. A 35-year-old man, Wilton Dube, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a female patron to death during the dispute.Zimba…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 10:17hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter

200 ambulances for all provinces in Zimbabwe

The government, in collaboration with Discovery Ambulance Services, has begun rolling out a free medical service initiative under the Presidential Emergency Medical Scheme, with plans to deploy at least 200 ambulances to health facilities …

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter

Man convicted of stealing uncle's beer

An 18-year-old man from Mphoengs area in Plumtree, under Chief Tshitshi, has been sentenced to 210 hours of community service after being found guilty of stealing alcohol from his uncle.Plumtree Magistrate Joshua Nembaware convicted Iphith…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 08:20hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter

Delta beer truck overturns in Zimbabwe, looters descend on scene

A Delta Beverages truck transporting opaque beer overturned early Monday morning along the notorious Christmas Pass, with scenes of chaos unfolding as passersby looted crates of beer from the crash site.The truck reportedly landed on its r…

Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 18:07hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter

Beer binge ends in bloody attack over debt

A routine beer session spiralled into a night of horror when a 40-year-old man attacked his drinking companion with an axe over a debt dispute, leaving the victim fighting for his life.Nkosilathi Ndlovu was sentenced to eight years in pris…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:07hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter

Man left for dead for refusing to buy beer

A casual beer outing in Chiredzi turned into a nightmare after a simple request for alcohol escalated into a vicious assault that left one man hospitalised in critical condition and another facing attempted murder charges.Kelvin Zambuko (3…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 12:37hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans set new beer consumption record

Zimbabweans consumed a staggering 2.66 million hectolitres of lager beer in 2024, marking a notable increase from previous years, according to newly released figures from Delta Corporation, the country's leading beverage manufacturer.The r…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 16:54hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter

Anti-smuggling blitz bolsters local beverage production

Zimbabwe's aggressive anti-smuggling blitz is beginning to bear fruit, easing pressure on local beverage producers and setting the stage for increased production and market growth, according to Delta Corporation Limited.Presenting the grou…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 14:20hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter

5 years jail for possessing diamonds

Cephas Mukombwe, a 45-year-old man from Gwalia Farm in Beatrice, has been sentenced to five years in prison for the unlawful possession of diamonds. The ruling was delivered by Harare Magistrate Mr. Isheunesu Matova on Saturday.Mukombwe wa…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Tragic end to beer dispute

A 41-year-old man from Kuwadzana, Harare, Terence Rupiya, appeared in court on Saturday charged with murder after allegedly fatally stabbing his colleague, Moran Kumire, during a dispute over beer at a local shebeen.The incident occurred o…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu Breweries expands market reach with new cream-ta taa product

Ingwebu Breweries, a commercial arm of the Bulawayo City Council, is set to expand the market coverage of its new innovative beer product, Cream-ta taa, in a move aimed at strengthening its competitiveness and boosting revenue.The company'…

Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally attacked after dispute over beer

A 24-year-old man from Zhombe, Nqobizitha Mabidli, was fatally attacked with a knife and an axe after a dispute erupted when one of the assailants took a sip from his opaque beer. The tragic incident occurred last Saturday night at Mkobogw…

Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Woman convicted for beer bottle attack over foot-stepping dispute

A 24-year-old woman has been convicted of assault after attacking another woman with an empty beer bottle during an argument at the Palace Hotel in Bulawayo.Immaculate Ngwenya was found guilty by Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube after ple…

Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 14:35hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter

Man killed for sipping beer without permission

A man from Kezi has been arrested following the fatal stabbing of another man over a dispute involving a sip of beer.Inspector Loveness Mangena, the Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, confirmed that the incident took place …

Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:45hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Man stabs colleague to death over beer

A 27-year-old man from Kezi, identified as Forget Ncube, has been arrested by the police for the murder of his drinking mate, Evidence Maphosa, in a dispute over beer. The incident occurred at Esiqongweni Bar in Sun Yet Sen. According to M…

Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:15hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter

Brothers attempt to kill neighbour over beer

The love of beer has landed two brothers in jail after they nearly killed their neighbour in a beer dispute.The matter came to light at Bindura court on Friday where Mandaza brothers Jonga (39) and Chenjerai (33) appeared before magistrate…

Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 10:41hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Beer smuggling rife at BF

USING a rope measuring over 20 metres, a black satchel is hoisted to the top of Soweto in a matter of seconds at Barbourfields Stadium.When police details and marshals are not in sight, the rope is lowered by a man who is already in the st…

Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Lager beer production seen up 11%

DELTA Beverages says its lager beer portfolio is performing ahead of prior year, with a target to produce more than two million hectolitres this year, up 11% compared to prior year.Last year, the company produced about 1,8 million hectolit…

Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

'Beer brawl triggered CCC activist's disappearance'

The disappearance of a Chitungwiza woman three weeks ago, Moreblessing Ali, who was eventually found dead in the Nyatsime area last weekend, was triggered by a beerhall brawl between the deceased and her estranged boyfriend and had no poli…

Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Prominent Bulawayo pastor dies

PROMINENT pastor Apostle Morgan Nyathi who was popular for his sermons in the 1990s was buried on Wednesday at Umvutcha cemetery following his death last week.He was 64.Apostle Nyathi collapsed and died at his home in Bulawayo's Rangemore …

Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu re-introduces 'Shake Shake' beer

BULAWAYO Municipal Commercial Undertaking's beverages manufacturing unit, Ingwebu Breweries, has re-introduced its "Shake It" opaque beer brand as the company augments its market share and operational capacity.The Shake It brand was suspen…

Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

37 arrested over beer drinking parties

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested 37 people for violating COVID-19 lockdown regulations last week after they were caught holding at parties at their homes.The arrests came after police were tipped off by neighbours.Bulawayo police spokesper…

Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 11:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu mulls opaque beer exports

IN an effort to position itself for a wider regional footprint under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), beverages producer, Ingwebu Breweries, is considering packaging of its traditional opaque beer (amasese) for exportation…

Published: 11 May 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Delta lager volumes up 48%

Delta Corporation reported a buoyant Christmas quarter with the key lager beer volumes rising 48% against the comparable year ago period, due to positives arising from the payment of end of year bonuses and increased mining activity and in…

Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 17:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Man loses eye in fight over beer

Police have arrested two machete-wielding brothers from Shurugwi, who are part of a four-member gang that teamed up and allegedly assaulted three siblings, resulting in one of them losing an eye during a fight over beer. Trymore (28) and C…

Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Beer prices have reduced cases of domestic violence

'Wine that gladdens the heart of man'. Beer prices are ever climbing up far away from the hands of many would be imbibers let alone mouths of merry-makers and pub crawlers. Paying tribute to Bacchus the goddess of wine has become a dauntin…

Published: 05 May 2019 at 11:55hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa

Ingwebu franchises its beer outlets

INGWEBU Breweries plans to franchise all its beer retailing outlets and focus on manufacturing and distribution of traditional beer, a development which could increase the company's revenue by at least 10%, NewsDay has established.Ingwebu,…

Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu Breweries invites suppliers

The Bulawayo Municipal Commercial Undertaking (BMCU)-run Ingwebu Breweries has called for fresh applications from current and prospective suppliers who are registered by Procurement and Regulation Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz).In a press st…

Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Poison laced beer deaths

CHIEF Shana of Jambezi in Hwange has expelled a villager who the community accuses of killing four people by lacing their beer with crocodile bile and brains.Villagers in Mulonga accused Never Ephraim Chuma of killing the four people betwe…

Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 15:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Minister to meet Delta over US dollar prices

DELTA Corporation yesterday said it would start selling all its products in foreign currency with effect from tomorrow, a decision described by the Government as unacceptable and illegal. Analysts also warned that the decision by Delta cou…

Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu looks to go national

BULAWAYO brewer, Ingwebu Breweries is seeking to expand beyond the southern parts of the country while it also fortifies its present markets as part of a survival and growth strategy meant to pluck the company out of the black hole.The com…

Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 19:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

BCC seek to lease high density beer outlets

THE Bulawayo City Council has invited applications for potential partners interested in leasing its beer outlets located in the high-density suburbs as the local authority currently struggles to capitalise operations of the business outlet…

Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Man 'steal' 680 litres of beer

An Ingwebu Breweries salesman was arrested for allegedly stealing 680 litres of beer from his employer early this month.Nkululeko Bhebhe (38) from Lobengula West suburb allegedly delivered 1 680 litres of beer at Masina Beer Garden in New …

Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 01:34hrs | 5 | 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 | | by Staff reporter

No beer price hikes

DELTA Beverages has warned its suppliers to carefully manage their value chain and desist from the temptation to hike prices.In a memo sent out by the company's Supply Chain director Cynthia Malaba dated October 16, 2017, a copy of which o…

Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Church members baptised with their choice of alcohol

THEY HAVE no problem spending a lot of time in church to show their love of the Lord. Their devotion starts at 11am and they don't finish until 3pm â€“ but they don't mind going on even longer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPmnWBoYDP8Ga…

Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Hungry man steals 20 empty beer crates

A hungry 22 year old Mpopoma man in Bulawayo stole 20 empty beer crates from a supermarket in Mpopoma in a bid to raise money to buy food.Kelvin Moyo broke into Sidumisile Supermarket at Bango Shopping Centre last Thursday in broad-day lig…

Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Brother kills brother during a drinking spree

A MANGWE man beat up his younger brother to death following a dispute over beer.Phumulani Ncube, 34, of Mkubizi Village in Sanzukwi area, accused his 33-year-old brother Qhubekani Ncube of being disrespectful and assaulted him with a stick…

Published: 11 Oct 2014 at 08:09hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube

Stingy beer buddy receives thorough hiding

A beer drinking spree by three imbibers ended on a bad note when the refusal by one of them to buy a round resulted in him receiving a thorough hiding from his colleagues. Thirty-two-year-old Chengetai Mapfumo and his colleague Tawanda Man…

Published: 02 Sep 2014 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Michael Magoronga

Local beer shortages loom

Delta Beverages Limited has written to the minister of Labour and Social Welfare, Nicholas Goche, pleading with government to stop a pending national strike in a fortnight that will cripple the country's largest brewery's operations and re…

Published: 09 Jul 2014 at 08:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

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