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Drunk man dies in inferno
In a disturbing incident that happened at Nyika Growth Point in Bikita, a man died after his house caught fire while he was drunk on the night of August 17.A charcoal heater found in the house...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:49hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Woman airlifted to Bulawayo hospital after being trampled by elephant
A Hwange woman in her 40s, identified as Loveness Ncube from Number 3 Makwika Village, was airlifted to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after being trampled by an elephant. Ncube was reportedly col...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 12:40hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Men murdered over boots
A 33-YEAR-OLD Guruve man was on Tuesday this week murdered following an altercation over a defaulted payment for some garden boots.Police spokesperson assistant commissioner Paul Nyathi disclo...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Woman found dead with multiple injuries
Police are investigating a case in which a woman was found dead in bushy area this week with multiple injuries in Bulawayo, as more murder cases have also been reported countrywide.The woman f...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland North households dominate in the use of charcoal
Matabeleland North is outstanding in the use of charcoal energy while the city of Bulawayo is ranked at the top of all urban areas in Zimbabwe that have more households using electricity for cooking....Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 16:20hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe back to 20-hour power cuts
Zimbabwe is once again grappling with 20-hour power cuts, with no solution in sight until 2025 at the earliest."It's a long road ahead," Energy Minister Edgar Moyo said.Zimbabwe's peak...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo freezes
AS Zimbabwe experienced freezing weather that brought with it drizzles in some areas yesterday, Bulawayo city centre was adorned with images of people clad in an assortment of thick winter garb....Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mozambique and Zimbabwe establish tri-basin institution to manage the Buzi, Pungwe, and save water resources
Harare, May 2023: The governments of Mozambique and Zimbabwe have established a tri-basin institution to manage the Buzi, Pungwe, and Save River Basins' water resources, which have, over the years, su...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 19:21hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Man kicked to death
A Gokwe man has been arrested after he fatally kicked another man in the abdomen during a brawl where he accused him of preparing charcoal on his side of the field.Police have since arrested D...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:18hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga demands plastic bottle deposits
The law on littering is being tightened to deter litterbugs and a new Bill being drafted include stiffer penalties and regulation plus a requirement that fast food outlets and those who sell drinks bo...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Triple C: Puny-wise, Pint Foolish!
Obdurate immaturityIT is not like Nelson Chamisa had not been warned, whether by living men or by past circumstances. Both did; yet he still hurtled headlong towards yet another blunder, which...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Jamwanda
Tips on rearing broilers
When you intend to start a poultry project, sometimes budget constraints may be very discouraging . That is not an excuse to shelve the project though. To cut on production costs, you can substitute a...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:25hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Woman confesses to sex with son
A woman allegedly confessed that she had sex with her son after her husband allegedly stumbled upon her underwear in their son's bedroom.Sifelani Moyo had been married to Media Hoboya for 18 y...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
3 die of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
THREE people died after possibly inhaling carbon monoxide at Hwange National Park.Reports indicate that student tour guides at Hwange National Park lit a charcoal heater to warm themselves on ...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
'We'll get him dead or alive': Reid's Mpiranya trail to Zimbabwe
A BESPECTACLED white man of medium height probably in his early 60s walks into the hotel restaurant where I am seated outside on patio couches basking in the sunshine while surfing social media platfo...Published: 22 May 2022 at 11:20hrs | 7 | by Dumisani Muleya
Bees fend off illegal loggers
Tanaka Ngara (39), who lived in Watsomba village in Zimbabwe's Mutasa district, transformed his fortune through beekeeping, which also successfully helped safeguard his area's dwindling forests....Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Where wildlife produces its own managers
When African wildlife 'sends' you to South Africa's Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) to study nature conservation, using international hunting revenue so that you can come back and manage it, yo...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 13:16hrs | | by Emmanuel Koro
Hwange pushes for twinning deal with Namibian town
HWANGE Local Board (HLB) is engaged in talks with Namibia's Gobabis municipality for a twinning arrangement which it hopes will improve service delivery.The latest HLB report shows that the lo...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Illegal harvesting of natural resources sparks conflict
The Kenilworth community, in Bubi ward 19 has raised ire over the indigent harvesting of locally available natural resources by villagers from neighboring districts.Premature harvesting of bro...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 12:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe artist charms grieving Connie Ferguson
Well, not quite. For Connie Ferguson, though, you are more likely to see her shed tears on-set, according to a script.However, in real life, the famed South African actress is also not shy to ...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Growing up in the village
Back in the village in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve the moon rose slowly, tentatively and imperceptibly, its soft rays breaking the virginity of the night. Slowly darkness gave w...Published: 15 May 2021 at 09:40hrs | 5 | by Isdore Guvamombe-
Are we heading for disaster? - An Open conversation
This article is an open conversation that touches the many issues that have brought our country to where it is today. It is not an article of opposition but a call to introspection. It is a call for u...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 12:19hrs | | by Liverson Mdongo wa Habe
WATCH: Haulage truck burns
A Mvurwi bound charcoal carrying haulage truck burnt last night along Mazowe-Centenary road.Sources familiar with the incident said the fire was caused by electrical fault on the truck....Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:59hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Urban to rural migration the new scenario in Zimbabwe
IN a reversal of the normal trends with regards to rural-to-urban migration worldwide, the current pattern in Zimbabwe is pointing towards a shift in migration, this time, urban to rural migration bei...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Peter Makwanya
Solar products still expensive despite duty waiver
The prices of solar panels, batteries and other accessories have remained high despite the recent move by Government to remove duty on all imported solar kits. This means the high prices of so...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Money grows on trees - don't uproot them
Jennifer Handondo, a small-scale farmer of Choma district in southern Zambia, plants food crops such as maize mostly for her family's needs.Because of uncharacteristically high temperatures an...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | | by IPS
Harare-Masvingo highway tar thief arrested
POLICE have arrested a 32-year-old man on charges of stealing tar worth $94 000 that was meant for the Harare-Masvingo Highway dualisation.National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police intercept 3 truckloads of charcoal, 6 arrested
POLICE in Mutawatawa, Mashonaland East, on Wednesday intercepted three trucks loaded with charcoal before arresting six men in connection with the case.Nesbert Tatenda, Wellington Kunaka, Jaco...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZESA plunges Lobengula into darkness for 2 months
Residents of Lobengula West are up in arms against ZESA for plunging them in darkness in the past two months. A resident who spoke to this publication said in Lobengula West, corner Luveve roa...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 14:03hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gwanda prophet jailed
A SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet from Gwanda has been jailed 18 years for raping a 16-year-old juvenile under the pretext of healing her.The prophet aged 38, from Spitzkop North suburb told the juven...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teenager burns child in ritual healing
AN 18-year-old woman from Insuza in Matabeleland North Province has appeared in court facing a charge of culpable homicide, after she allegedly burnt to death her baby in a suspected traditional heali...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 23:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mugabe dozes at 95th birthday reception
A FRAIL looking former President Robert Mugabe looked to be dozing off as close family and friends sang for him at a seemingly intimate event to mark his 95th birthday.Mugabe, resplendent but ...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:17hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Minister suspects hidden hand behind infernos
A FIRE razed a girls' hostel at Mbuyazwe Secondary School in Umguza District, Matabeleland North yesterday amid calls for security services to investigate the alarming cases of infernos being experien...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Preserve culture to enhance local tourism'
THE organiser of the My Beautiful House hut decoration contest held in Matopos last week said locals should engage in more cultural activities to preserve cultural norms and promote local tourism....Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
War veteran Matemadanda off side
War veterans are the vanguard of the liberation struggle and must be tolerate of divergent views in a democratic country.Secretary General of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Asso...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 10:34hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Chamisa eyes 'Obama effect' in historic poll
ZIMBABWE'S main opposition leader and presidential hopeful Nelson Chamisa believes he will ride a wave of youthful optimism to election victory, emulating Barack Obama, Emmanuel Macron and Justin Trud...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 13:23hrs | | by AFP
'Mnangagwa deserves another chance'
Aspiring independent candidate for Kwekwe Central constituency, Advocate Jossinia Maupa, has described President Mnangagwa as an astute leader, adding that he is his presidential candidate ahead of th...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grand National Unity?
"The turbulence in India this time hasn't come from foreign invasion or conquest; it has been generated from within. India cannot respond in her old way, by a further retreat into archaism. Her borrow...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by Igomombe
Mnangagwa illuminates ZITF
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday illuminated the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair as he toured various exhibition stands at arguably the biggest trade showcase in decades.The man who ho...Published: 28 Apr 2018 at 14:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Junta-boy not leaving anything to chance, Cdes
I don't care what he does. What I know for sure is that he is not going to last in that position because God and the gods have not ordained him to preside over this great nation."I don't care ...Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 08:11hrs | | by CZ
I am just taking sort of a short rest, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I had to take a short break from addressing you as I attend to some emergencies that I am quite sure our Anglo-Saxon detractors have a hand in. ...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by CZ
Zimra beats revenue targets again
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority gross collections for the third quarter were 19% above target boosted mainly by higher collections in Value Added Tax, individual tax, excise duty and company tax....Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lecturer invents unique stove
A MUTARE Polytechnic College body work lecturer has invented a unique four-in-one charcoal or sawdust powered stove.Named Brastogen, a hybridised term for being a braai stand, stove, geyser an...Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 14:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fire kills wife, injures husband
Tragedy hit a Chibuwe couple this Wednesday when their house burst into flames due to fuel stored in the house.The 23 year old wife was burnt to death while the husband is battling for life in...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman spared jail after stealing truckload of coal
A Sakubva woman has been spared jailed after stealing a truckload of charcoal from a vendor at the Sakubva market.Engedzai Mashaka, 37, of Sakubva was convicted on her own plea of guilty by ma...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Keeping ZDERA alive
A key strategy of imperialism is raising false dust so as to cloud national focus and vision. Or to blur a clear identification and knowledge of who the real enemy is. History, including our own, is r...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 11:16hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Mnangagwa allies 'plot' gold mine seizure
Top Zanu-PF members close to Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa have been accused of fuelling a nasty gold mine wrangle as they allegedly use the ruling party's Midlands' political godfather's name to ...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 12:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Murder cases surge
POLICE have expressed alarm over the surge in murder cases countrywide after a man was stabbed in a nightclub in Harare following a dispute over a missing carrier bag. The incident occurred last Thurs...Published: 25 May 2016 at 07:05hrs | | by Crime Reporter
Man accused of stealing sculptures
A man has been accused of stealing sculptures from a house at Hillcrest in Bulawayo.The stolen sculptures were worth $1160..Raphael Masuku (52) of Ellington Avenue Khumalo denied t...Published: 23 Mar 2016 at 05:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Father burns daughter with charcoal
A Marange man has landed himself in trouble with the law for allegedly ill-treating his daughter who he burnt with hot charcoal. Manica Post reported that Obert Chikonzo (38) appeared before&n...Published: 18 Mar 2016 at 07:55hrs | | by Letwin Mubonesi
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