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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: 9 hrs ago | 548 | by Staff reporter
'Fired' Zimura board member defiant
Chipfumbu was responding to a story published early this week in which ZIMURA spokesperson Alexio Gwenzi said the organisation had fired him as the leader of the team which reported fraud allegations ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 68 | by Staff reporter
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80 000 Zimbabwean women abort each year, says USAid
AN estimated 60 000 to 80 000 women in Zimbabwe undergo illegal abortions annually, a new survey by the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) and Internews has revealed.Th...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:45hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Cheating wife axed to death, hubby commits suicide
Concession residents were left shell-shocked in the early hours of today when a 42-year-old jealous man fatally axed his wife during an infidelity dispute and subsequently committed suicide by throwin...Published: 29 May 2023 at 20:51hrs | 1923 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Nakamba:- A dazzling ambassador for Zimbabwe football
IN the world of football, there are players who not only excel on the field but also embody the true spirit of sportsmanship and national pride.Marvelous Nakamba has not only raised the Zimbab...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:31hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Tonderai Ndira's widow carries heavy heart
THE mere mention of the word "elections" has a chilling effect on Plaxedes Mutariswa Ndira.Memories of her late husband, Tonderai Ndira, who was a staunch MDC-T activist, immediately engulf he...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:58hrs | 1267 | by Staff reporter
7 die in bus accident
Seven people died after a Just Raw Bus burst it's right front tyre along the Kwekwe-Gokwe Highway on Saturday evening.National Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed ...Published: 28 May 2023 at 12:55hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
US credit rating downgraded
China Chengxin International Credit Rating (CCXI) slashed its sovereign credit score for the US by one notch earlier this week, becoming the first among top rating firms to make the move.The l...Published: 27 May 2023 at 19:44hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Man survived being buried alive for 6 hours
BURIED Alive, a 2020 song released by Jamaican superstar Buju Banton resonates very well with popular Marondera well digger, Collin Kaseke.With apologies to the license holder, it goes: I was ...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:06hrs | 1096 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp gag order divides Zanu-PF
RULING Zanu-PF's security chief, Lovemore Matuke this week rebuffed reports that he has directed party organs to disband WhatsApp groups, which officials have claimed were dividing the party, but prov...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:42hrs | 2108 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must not deliver another Lima
WHITE commercial farmers forced off their land over 20 years ago have waited since 2018 — when government agreed to a compensation deal — to receive their settlements. It is important to note that...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | 5018 | by Staff reporter
Election buzz has not gripped Zimbabwe
ELECTION 2023, A FIRST IN 43 YEARS: As Zimbabwe holds a General Election in the Heroes & Defence Forces MonthWhen it comes to the meaning of things whose spiritual force can move mou...Published: 25 May 2023 at 18:46hrs | 406 | by Jonathan Moyo
Kwekwe accident death toll increases
THE number of casualties from the head-on collision along the Kwekwe-Gokwe Road has risen to seven following the death of another passenger who was admitted at Kwekwe General Hospital.On Monday ni...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:11hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Mazayi River body yet to be identified
THE Police are asking members of the public to help identify the body of an unknown man who was found dead in the Mazayi River bridge which separates Makokoba and Mzilikazi suburbs in Bulawayo on Mond...Published: 24 May 2023 at 07:48hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
Police take corpse to wrong house for identification
WALKING home after a long day of school, the only thing that goes through a primary school pupil's mind is getting home, removing their uniforms and going out to play with others or do their homework....Published: 24 May 2023 at 07:48hrs | 1605 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo takes a dig at Chamisa
EXILED former Cabinet Minister Jonathan Moyo has dismissed any chance of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa unseating Zanu-PF's Emmerson Mnangagwa and declared Zimbabwe's wan...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:48hrs | 4964 | by Staff reporter
19 killed in five road accidents
At least 19 people died while 27 others were seriously injured over the weekend in five fatal road accidents countrywide.The accidents occurred along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, along Gokwe-...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Dembare sing the blues
Dynamos 0 - 0 Manica DiamondsFOR the third time at the same venue, Dynamos came short on both scoring and winning.They were ordinary in all aspects of play as they record...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
8 killed, 11 injured in weekend accidents
Eight people were killed and 11 others injured in two separate road accidents in Mashonaland East and Matebeleland North provinces on Saturday.Four people were killed when a truck veered off t...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:24hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Senator exposes Gukurahundi 'denialists'
Zanu-PF officials from Matebeleland have been accused of blocking any debate and motions on Gukurahundi whenever they are presented in Parliament.The claims were made by recalled MDC Alliance ...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
4 dead, 7 injured after Granvia overturns
Four people died on the spot after a Toyota Granvia carrying 11 passengers veered off the road and overturned along the Masvingo-Beitbridge road.The fatal accident happened on Friday along the...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:52hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
I'm grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia!
Ever since I started writing current affairs and social justice newspaper articles in 1989, at the age of 16 years, this is probably the most painful, frank and heartfelt piece I have ever authored....Published: 19 May 2023 at 14:04hrs | 1240 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa is much worse than Mugabe, Mahere tells UN summit
"Half the population lives under extreme poverty, US$2.2 billion is lost to corruption annually and we have the highest hyperinflation rate in the world – all because those in power would rather loo...Published: 18 May 2023 at 05:41hrs | 3579 | by Staff reporter
1 dies in Masvingo-Beitbridge road accident
ONE person died while seven others were injured in an accident which occurred at Chivi turn-off along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway on Monday, police have said.Initially there were fears tha...Published: 17 May 2023 at 21:24hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Many feared dead in Zimbabwe horror crash
Four vehicles, including two haulage trucks, were involved in a pile-up before bursting into flames along the Masvingo-Beitbridge HighwaySEVERAL people are believed to have died yesterday afte...Published: 16 May 2023 at 05:09hrs | 2961 | by Staff reporter
Academic fraud culprits warned
A NETWORK aiding academic fraud charging up to US$1 000 to do dissertations for individuals has been unearthed with Government warning students participating in the scam will be disqualified.A...Published: 16 May 2023 at 05:09hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
4 vehicles burnt to shells in accident
Four vehicles were yesterday reduced to shells after they caught fire in a pile up caused by a head-on collision of two haulage trucks along the Masvingo-Beitbridge highway.The accident occurr...Published: 16 May 2023 at 05:08hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo vendors sell meat on streets
FEARS abound that a major disease outbreak could hit Bulawayo following an increase in illegal meat vendors in the city's high-density suburbs.The most affected suburbs are Pumula, Emganwini, ...Published: 15 May 2023 at 18:59hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe critic and former Archbishop of York told to step down from Church
The former Archbishop of York has been forced to step down from his Church of England role after a review into how he handled a child sex abuse allegation.Lord John Sentamu, a bitter critic of...Published: 14 May 2023 at 19:22hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Police Arrest Woman for Abandoning Newborn Baby
A 24-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly abandoned her newborn baby in an abandoned homestead.The woman, who has...Published: 14 May 2023 at 18:23hrs | 921 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF's 'terror' squad arrested
Police in Gutu have arrested four members of a Zanu-PF gang notorious for terrorising people in the district. Two of the members were arrested for allegedly obstructing the course of justice after the...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:31hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter
'Want change? Register to vote!' insist CCC. Stuff mothers of nightmares are made.
"If you sleep curled up like a foetus, you will always turn a bad dream into a nightmare!" my late mother, may her soul rest in peace, would patiently explain. "If you sleep with your legs str...Published: 12 May 2023 at 11:10hrs | 898 | by Wilbert Mukori
Security guard stabbed to death, shop robbed
A security guard in Masvingo was reportedly stabbed to death and the shop he was manning robbed of goods worth USS55. In a Tweet, police said they are investigating a case of murder. "...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Man dies at girlfriend's house
A BULAWAYO man reportedly suffocated at his girlfriend's home in Nketa 6 suburb after a fire engulfed the house on Tuesday night amid suspicions of foul play.Trust Mandeya was found dead in th...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:31hrs | 1132 | by Staff reporter
Man drowns in full pit latrine
A 27-YEAR-OLD Bindura man died on Thursday night after drowning in a makeshift pit latrine behind Bindura municipality swimming bath. He was trying to retrieve a Huawei P30 cellphone.Inspector...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:29hrs | 628 | by Staff reporter
New Egodini project lease agreement raises stink
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) and South African property developer, Terracotta Trading (Pvt) Limited, have registered a notarial lease for the long-awaited US$60 million Egodini Mall project.Rev...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:59hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
2 minors die in scotch cart mishaps
Two children died in Gokwe and Zvishavane respectively in two separate incidents involving ox-drawn carts.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incidents saying...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:19hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
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 | 660 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's security establishment bigwig dies
One of Zimbabwe's security establishment bigwigs, who defined an era in his field from Rhodesia to post-colonial Zimbabwe amid a record of brutality and terror, David Daniel "Dan" Stannard, later clos...Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 4096 | by Staff reporter
CIO takes over running of Zimbabwe elections from the military
ZIMBABWE'S Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has secretly taken over the running of national elections — designed to manipulate the process in favour of the incumbent President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:10hrs | 1562 | by Staff reporter
Spirited Sheasham hold Highlanders
REFEREES stole the limelight in the Bata Stadium reopening where Castle Lager Premier Soccer League debutants Sheasham FC played to a goalless draw against giants Highlanders.For Sheasham, it ...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Woman's bid to nullify divorce flops
A High Court judge has dismissed an application by a Mazowe woman to nullify her divorce from her late ex-husband.Martha Nyathi, nee Nyarira, an ex-wife to the late Chemist Nyathi, was contest...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe divorce, yet another Damascene moment for the republic
The world is not for honest people. I am convinced. Those who toil, break a sweat in various endeavours to make an honest living a...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:22hrs | 936 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Villagers pool resources to repair roads neglected by govt
FED up with government inaction, the tenacious villagers of Hope Fountain in Umguza, Matabeleland North province, have joined hands to repair their heavily damaged roads.The roads in Hope Foun...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police warn against hate speech
POLICE have warned leaders from across the political divide to desist from using hate speech during campaign rallies to de-escalate tension as the country moves towards the elections.The warni...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:21hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
BCC plans Renkini revamp
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is considering the redevelopment of Renkini Long Distance Bus Terminus and has since engaged a consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study to assess the viability of th...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:15hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa mining ally ignored our traditions, says Chiefs
GOLD miner Pedzisai "Scott" Sakupwanya's Better Brands company reportedly ignored local traditional beliefs which led to several deaths of artisanal miners at his Redwing Mine in Manicaland province's...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:14hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, Chihoro found guilty in 'juju' incident
DYNAMOS and their team welfare manager Richard Chihoro are set to be fined by the Premier Soccer League after they were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute for the controversial half-time...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
D-day for Job Sikhala
JAILED opposition lawmaker, Job Sikhala will know his fate Wednesday when Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa hands down her judgement in a case the politician is accused of disturbing police investiga...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:17hrs | 3214 | by Staff reporter
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