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Man Jailed for Attacking Brother with Axe
A 29-year-old Plumtree man has landed himself in trouble after attacking his brother with an axe, accusing him of reporting him to the police. David Moyo was sentenced to two years in pr...Published: 2 hrs ago | 43 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Zambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinet
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned ministers against dozing off during meetings, attributing their lack of attentiveness to "indulgence" and an absence of self-control."In cabinet...Published: 9 hrs ago | 321 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt bemoans rising cancer cases
The Zimbabwean government has raised concerns over the increasing burden of cancer in the country, with both new cases and deaths rising sharply. While experts have suggested a possible link between t...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:44hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 1924 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Blessed Geza drops another 'bombshell' escalates scathing attacks
War veterans leader Blessed Geza, who is backing Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's faction within the ruling Zanu-PF, currently embroiled in a fierce succession battle with President Emmerson Mnan...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:41hrs | 7041 | by Staff reporter
Mum takes son to court for vandalism
In a distressing family dispute, Magret-PFunda, a Harare woman, appeared in the Civil Court seeking a protection order against her son, Masiiwa-pfunda, whom she accused of vandalism, theft, and emotio...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Power struggle hit Harare Zanu PF structures
FORMER Zanu PF Harare South lawmaker, Shadreck Mashayamombe is allegedly being persecuted for posing a huge threat to Goodwills Masimirembwa's Harare provincial chairmanship in the ruling party's ongo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:25hrs | 1460 | by Paul Ndou
Dealers lace biscuits with drugs
Police have uncovered a disturbing new method employed by drug dealers in and around Harare, where biscuits are being laced with drugs and sold to the public. Previously, they would use cakes, muffins...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:08hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 2030 now a 'national security risk'
A resolution passed by Zanu-PF at its annual conference in Bulawayo last year calling for constitutional amendments to keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030 is being exploited by "a fe...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 07:08hrs | 2724 | by Staff reporter
Muchinguri-Kashiri warns ED2030 runners
ZANU-PF National Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has cautioned party members against using the 21st National People's Conference Resolution Number 1 as a tool to attack fellow members, create div...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:44hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
Modi takes over Choppies outlets
Retail chain operator Sai Mart, owned by Bulawayo businessman and legislator Raj Modi, has successfully acquired all former Choppies Zimbabwe outlets nationwide and is now embarking on an extensive re...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter
Siblings arrested for staging fake armed robbery
A brother and sister duo from Zvishavane, Midlands, were apprehended after orchestrating a daring fake armed robbery at DA Motors Service Station on February 23, 2025.Biana Madzudzu (26), a tr...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 14:41hrs | 747 | by Staff reporter
Fuel fraudster jailed for 20 years
The High Court of Zimbabwe, sitting in Harare, has sentenced Tinashe Sibanda to 20 years in prison after convicting him of fraud. In a related ruling, the court ordered the confiscation of assets belo...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:45hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Hubby in court for bedding maids
A Harare woman, Martha Kanyera, has revealed that her marriage to her ex-husband, Daniel Kanyera, ended because of his alleged affair with their household maids. Martha claims that Daniel's behavior, ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:40hrs | 1069 | by Staff reporter
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF in the Zimbabwean authoritarian context: A case of captured popular opposition leadership1. Introduction...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:34hrs | 2001 | by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
Chamisa in the shadows of political darkness
Justice Alfred Mavedzenge has done a very informative analysis on the behavior of Nelson Chamisa, and the radical change in his political personality since his ZINASU days of a firebrand student polit...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:08hrs | 615 | by Reason Wafawarova
Residents decry surge in sex work in Bulawayo CBD
Residents of Ward 1 in Bulawayo's Central Business District (CBD) are sounding the alarm over the increasing presence of sex workers between 8th and 9th Avenue and along Lobengula Street, expressing c...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:59hrs | 2044 | by Staff reporter
Husband forces wife to accept polygamy
A Harare woman has sought a peace order against her husband, accusing him of physical and mental abuse after he attempted to force her into accepting a polygamous marriage. Mercy Kumbirai appeared bef...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:55hrs | 4145 | by Staff reporter
We need to reset Zimbabwe
IT'S undeniable that Zimbabwe, as a country, needs change.This is not about delving into politics, but rather about reaching a consensus as leaders and people where we agree to work together....Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 1038 | by Jonah Nyoni
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 bro...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 2441 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt vows to stamp out cyberbullying
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has issued a stern warning to individuals engaging in cyberbullying, emphasizing that perpetrators risk prosecution under th...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:41hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier (27) attempts to rape ZRP Assistant Commissioner (63)
A Bindura based ex-soldier Kudakwashe Chide Madzivanzira was arraigned before Bindura magistrates courts today.The 27-year-old Madzivan...Published: 03 Feb 2025 at 17:21hrs | 3715 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean nurse in Nottinghamshire struck off after rape conviction
A Nottinghamshire nurse has been permanently struck off the medical register after being convicted of raping a junior colleague and persuading a co-worker to provide a false alibi. Edmore Manjengwa, 5...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 1542 | by Staff reporter
'Pray for Mnangagwa only, neither opposition nor successionists,' Churches urged
The Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ezra Chadzamira has this week called upon indigenous churches to 'only' pray for cur...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:18hrs | 2622 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Cannabis grower jailed
A Cannabis farmer Freddy Mpofu was convicted yesterday by Plumtree magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware.Mpofu of Siringavale farm was sentenced to two year in jail by Nembaware.The magistrat...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 19:49hrs | 993 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Beitbridge armed robber jailed for 12 years
A Beitbridge armed robber, Azwindini Kwinda, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of armed robbery and illegal possession of a firearm.Kwinda was also ordered to pay ...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:52hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Viral video of Zimbabwean patient and SA nurses' clash sparks outrage
A ZIMBABWE patient's encounter with South African nurses has sparked widespread debate and outrage after a video went viral on social media.The footage, allegedly recorded at a medical facilit...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:23hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
SA banks freeze Zep holders' accounts
South African banks have frozen the accounts of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders, claiming it was a system error. However, the sudden account freezes have caused significant distress, with ZE...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:14hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Cellphone thief jailed for stabbing beer patron
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree cellphone thief was sent to jail after he stabbed a fellow imbiber on the abdomen after he revealed that he had stolen a mobile phone of another imbiber.Nqobizitha Moyo ...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 213 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CG please bring sanity on our roads
Commissioner General Mutamba Zimbabwe Republic Police Police General Headquarters Harare Zimbabwe Dear Commissioner General Steven Mutamba, I would like ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:12hrs | 6742 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as president
Mozambique's main opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has declared that he will install himself as president on 15 January after rejecting his defeat in presidential elections.His announcem...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 2483 | by Staff reporter
Chapo proclaimed president of Mozambique
Protests have broken out once again in Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed that the ruling party candidate, Daniel Chapo, won October's disputed presidential election.Deadly...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 18:27hrs | 2400 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to use breathalysers this festive season
The Government, through the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), has procured new breathalysers to be deployed at police roadblocks as part of a festive season road safety initiative. The move a...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:42hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF women's league hounds school head
Zanu-PF Women's League members in Chirumhanzu Ward 10 recently led a community protest aimed at removing Tonias Mushayi, the head of Chengwena Secondary School, over allegations of misconduct, includi...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:44hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa condemns social media misuse by Senior Zanu-PF members
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a stern warning to senior ZANU-PF members over the misuse of social media to create divisions and discord within the party. Speaking during the 380th Session of...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:15hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police, Zimra deploy for festive season
As the festive season approaches, law enforcement agencies are gearing up for a significant deployment on the country's major roads to ensure compliance with traffic regulations. Senior police officer...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:35hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
AMH Workers in salary arrears quandary
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) workers are grappling with stress over unpaid salary components, particularly the United States dollar portion, which has remained outstanding for five months and is not ref...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 11:17hrs | 1375 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa chairs final Cabinet Meeting of 2024
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today presided over the 41st and final Cabinet meeting of 2024 at State House, reflecting on a year marked by significant milestones and setting the tone for the year ahea...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:13hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Sex-on-stage dancer jailed
A dancer from the Spicy Angels dance group, known only as Kim, has been sentenced to four months in prison after a video of her performing oral sex on a male patron during a nightclub performance in E...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:13hrs | 2284 | by Staff reporter
Police issue warning on WhatsApp attacks
Authorities have sounded the alarm over a spike in cyberattacks, urging the public to exercise caution when using digital platforms such as WhatsApp. Cybercriminals are deploying sophisticated tactics...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says his councillors went bonkers once elected into office
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors have reportedly rejected a blueprint designed to promote transparency and curb corruption in local authorities, according to former party leader Nelson ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:21hrs | 1745 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for bedding minor, assaulting cop
A MAN from Mzilikazi, Bulawayo, has been slapped with one-year jail term after being convicted of having sexual intercourse with a minor, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.Bulaw...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa is weak and afraid
When Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula treated a South African Air Force plane as a private jet and gave several ANC honchos a lift to Zimbabwe in 2020, the nation was rightfully enraged....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:23hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland chief in legal trouble over abuse directed at woman
The national Council of Chiefs has been petitioned to act on an errant chief who was filmed verbally abusing a woman during a village court sitting.Chief Nyamaropa, of Shamva in Mashonaland Ce...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 1522 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults daughter-in-law in dispute over teaspoon
A 48-year-old widower from Senga, Gweru, has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence for assaulting his daughter-in-law over a dispute involving a teaspoon.Appearing before Gweru Pr...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Double murder accused businessman's trial stalls again
The murder trial of former fugitive and Gweru businessman Peter Dube, accused of killing two people and attempting to kill two more in a suspected love triangle, has hit another roadblock after he exh...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 12:04hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF govt engages BCC over TTI
The Government has stepped in to address the growing concerns regarding the conduct of Tendy Three Investments (TTI), the parking management company contracted by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), foll...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:11hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
The truth about symbiotic survival of Mnangagwa and Chiwenga!
Citizens, forget about these fake social media channels news, one called Chatufa voices and his admirers. We are subjected in a web of fake news and meanings that spin themselves constantly, finding i...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 15:54hrs | 878 | by Nomazulu Thata
Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention
The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. Th...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 14:11hrs | 183 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Zimbabwe police condemn filming of tragic incidents
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has condemned the disturbing trend of individuals filming others during tragic events, such as accidents or drownings, rather than offering assistance or contacting ...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:09hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
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