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Give Chamisa a chance
Zimbabwe is currently suffering from aggravated kwashiorkor of leadership, both in the opposition and the ruling party.The political space without the charismatic Nelson Chamisa is seemingly l...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:50hrs | 1084 | by Leonard Koni
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 20 | by Tafi Mhaka
Man stabs girlfriend for cheating
A 28-year-old man from Shurugwi, Cleo Nyakatera, has been arrested for stabbing his girlfriend multiple times following a dispute over alleged infidelity. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emman...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cold Monday morning for DA, FF+, ACDP, BOSA as Dr John Hlophe elected to JSC
Several parties in the new governing coalition firmly supported Hlophe's nomination, while the Inkatha Freedom Party stayed on the fence.The National Assembly on Tuesday designated John Hlophe...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs dad 5 times for stopping him from raping niece
A MAN from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb allegedly stabbed his father five times for restraining him from bashing his niece who was accusing him of attempting to rape her.Busani Casper Mlauzi...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mahatshula man breaks into nightclub, drinks till dead drunk
Dumisani Dlamini, aged 37 and residing in Mahatshula suburb, Bulawayo, found himself in legal trouble due to his love for beer. He allegedly broke into Boulevard Nightclub in North End Suburb ...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills shebeen owner after losing US$80 gambling
A beer-drinking spree and gambling game ended tragically after one man from Mutandavadze Village in Chief Mazhetese area, Sovelele, Mwenezi stabbed and killed a shebeen owner whom he accused of steali...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 22:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
From Ramaphoria to Ramageddon
Many political observers have reacted with both "shock and awe" to the astounding performance of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party in one of South Africa's most contested elections.Indeed, to borrow...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 15:01hrs | 1 | by Sipho Seepe
FULL TEXT: Job Sikhala speech at the UN Geneva Summit
Iwant to greet you, honorable guests of this important summit for Human Rights and Democracy, from all the four corners of the world. I am Job Sikala, the surviving political prisoner from Zimbabwe. I...Published: 17 May 2024 at 16:38hrs | 10 | by Jo Sikhala
Smith & apartheid regimes were angels compared to 44-Year-Old 'independent' Zimbabwe
Talking in terms of segregation, oppression and savagery towards those considered as foreigners or political undesirables, no present or past government in Southern Africa matches the black Shona supr...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 15:56hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Attempt on Zuma's life flops?
Police arrest 51-year-old man for drunk and reckless driving after he crashed into Zuma's armoured state vehicle.South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma survived a car accident after a vehi...Published: 29 Mar 2024 at 19:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Imbiber found dead in a pool of blood
Police in Nyamandlovu are investigating a murder case where an imbiber was found dead in a pool of blood in his bedroom hut yesterday.According to the police the now deceased Bhekilizwe Nkomaz...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 23:11hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe going nowhere with delusional leaders
I KEEP being reminded of my younger days when we used to love joking about a guy who had fallen head over heels with a certain girl.In the midst of their intimate rendezvous, the guy would bec...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:01hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Naked 'wizard' caught in the act
IT was at the crack of dawn when the screaming villagers drew the attention of an elderly man to a homestead, a few metres away from his.Mackenzie, as he described himself in a video that has ...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man assaults nephew, locks him in freezer
A-28-YEAR-OLD Nyamandlovu man who allegedly assaulted his four-year-old nephew before locking him up in a freezer appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube facing assault charges.The a...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 17:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rats eat man's savings
A 20-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man who had allegedly been saving money in tins at his home, went berserk when he opened his "banks" to find scraps as rats had eaten the money while some of it had been corrode...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ruling elite and the quest for one-party rule
Since 1980, the Zanublack government has replicated the colonial white minority government tactics of suppressing opposition and alternative views.This is a special note to assist friends in t...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 17:25hrs | | by Tapiwa Shumba political analyst
Father from hell impregnates daughter
AN EVIL man strangely bizarrely claimed before a magistrate that he was in love with his biological daughter whom he sexually attacked on several occasions before impregnating her.The 51-year-...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drunk man bashes wife to death
A drunk 71-year-old Mudzi man is in trouble after he assaulted his wife to death after a beer binge.Joseph Zuze was dragged to Mutoko m...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 11:54hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Harare councillors attend meetings drunk
Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has accused fellow councillors of attending meetings under the influence of alcohol and drugs causing chaos and senseless disputes.Mafume presided over an explosive full coun...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Goods portering, a way of life in Beitbridge
RIVULTS of sweat run down her face, falling onto her dress as Mai Muku trudges the 472-metre length of the Beitbridge steel girder carrying an awkward-looking and heavy load.Apart from the bri...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man steals car to impress girlfriend
ONE should be courageous and fear God to resist certain temptations, especially when one steals to impress girlfriends.The advice came following the arrest of a man who was caught sleeping hal...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Foul-mouthed drunk stoned and stripped naked
OBVIOUS Moyo's habit of hurling insults at people while intoxicated backfired horribly when he was stoned after a violent encounter that also left him naked and in a pool of blood.The near-tra...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Herdsman assaults boss and wife over delayed December pay
THOSE who believe hell hath no fury like a woman scorned have probably never come across a herdsman who has not received his salary.An infuriated herdsman from Nkenyani Village in Bubi distric...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Mazekeen Jade dumps Stunner
Motormouth socialite Mazekeen Jade has said she was willing to pursue a relationship with rapper Stunner despite the fact that he is much older than her, but decided to dump him when she discovered hi...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 20:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The elusive promise of a democratic breakthrough
SINCE 2000, there have been several attempts to dislodge the ruling party, Zanu –PF, from government. The ruling party's mismanagement of the economy has led to an economic crisis that has rendered ...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:19hrs | 1 | by Liam Kanhenga & Youngerson Matete
Operators hike fares as holiday traffic surges
MAJOR bus termini, depots and popular hiking spots in Bulawayo were yesterday a hive of activity as bustling crowds of people jostled to catch buses to travel to various destinations ahead of Christma...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for responsible festivities
Zimbabweans should engage in responsible merry-making during the festive season, and definitely not drink and drive, Acting President Constantino Chiwenga said yesterday.On Monday, Zimbabwe jo...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
6 family members perish in car crash
A pregnant mother, her husband and four of their children travelling from Marymount in Rushinga to Chinhoyi, were among the nine people killed early Monday morning in the head-on collision between two...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
9 killed in head-on collision
Two Honda Fit vehicles collided head-on in Mazowe early yesterday killing nine people, with Acting Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Ambassador Chris Mutsvangwa expressing concern over the h...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Court frees murder suspect after police boob
THE High Court has acquitted a murder suspect after the police submitted inconsistent evidence during trial.Tafadzwa Mudavanhu, who was represented by Freddy Masarirevhu, was being accused of ...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 03:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills brother over US$20
A 19-YEAR-OLD man from Mabutweni bludgeoned his elder brother to death after accusing him of spending his share US$20 that came from rentals of their home.Bulawayo police spokesperson Assistan...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man bashes pregnant wife
A Plumtree based man was sent to prison on Friday after he assaulted his pregnant wife accusing her of having an extra marital affair.R...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 10:12hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sangoma jailed for burning girlfriend
A 35-YEAR-OLD traditional healer in Plumtree was sent to prison yesterday after he was found guilty of assaulting his girlfriend.Mqondi...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zuma gets 12-year prison sentence
The Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court has sentenced Mdumiseni Zuma to 12 years' imprisonment for instigating the July 2021 civil unrest following the arrest of former president Jacob Zuma.Th...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 11:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Passenger stones bus over $1
Police in Matabeleland North have arrested a man from Nzovunde area under Chief Saba in Binga for allegedly stoning a Stallion Cruise bus window yesterdayAccording to police Washington Mungomb...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 12:34hrs | | by Peter Matuka
Elderly man kicks out abusive son
A SENIOR citizen based in Harare was early this week granted a protection order against his abusive son.Lazarus Chitsuro on Wednesday told magistrate Sharon Mashavi that his life has been hell...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drama after mistress calls man
IN a fit of anger, a man who was involved in a heated argument with his wife after his girlfriend phoned while they were having quality time, ran berserk and smashed a TV set and water glasses on the ...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man arrested for fatal assault of soccer fan
A BULAWAYO man has been nabbed in connection with the fatal assault of a soccer fan outside Babourfields Stadium on September 3.Police provincial spokesperson Inspector Abdenico Ncube said Bon...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Attack on CIO boss leaves behind emotion of bitterness
THE brutal attack on Zimbabwe's state security service, Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) co-deputy Director-General Gatsha Mazithulela in late August has left him and his colleagues enveloped i...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Imbiber nabbed for touching barlady's private parts
There was drama at Mbimba business centre in Mdlambuzi area where an imbiber touched a barlady's private parts.Family Thando Ngwenya (27) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday w...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 11:44hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kambucha drink withdrawn from shelves
TOUTED by its consumers as a non-intoxicating product with health benefits, Kambucha drink has been banned from supermarket shelves.A month ago, Masvingo City Council banned its employees from...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Axe-wielding soldier jailed for robbery
A 29-YEAR-OLD drunk soldier has been sent to prison after he robbed a tuck shop using an axe in Plumtree.Ezra Ncube was sentenced to two years in jail by magistrate Mr Joshua Nembaware yesterd...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 15:08hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Woman shocks villagers over witchcraft claims
A woman in Murewa stunned a gathering in Munyuki village when she claimed that she and five others had "bewitched" her two late daughters and then presented a piece of meat she falsely alleged was hum...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drunk businessman loses firearm
A Bulawayo businessman lost his firearm to unknown people after he left it unattended while on a drinking spree.Mphakathi Ncube (52), of Selbourne Park in Bulawayo appeared before Plumtree Mag...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 08:42hrs | | by Desmond Nleya | Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF denies sponsoring CCC recalls from parliament, councils
Zanu-PF has dismissed claims by CCC leader Nelson Chamisa that the ruling party was sponsoring recalls on opposition legislators and councillors in attempts to both fan division and destroy his party....Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man accuses son, wife of incest
A woman from Harare has taken her husband to court, accusing him of assaulting her and their 17-year-old son whenever he returns home intoxicated.Mazvida Makunani appeared before Harare magist...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man found dead at lover's flat
Bulawayo police are currently investigating a case of sudden death involving a 29-year-old man named Winford Nyoni from Mahatshula North. Nyoni passed away at his girlfriend's residential flat...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 20:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
SABC show goes to Zimbabwe
Humour, friendship and a bit of "organised chaos" are the ingredients that have kept Umhlobo Wenene FM's iBreakfast Eyondlayo Ekuseni (BEE) going and made it Mzansi's second biggest radio show on SABC...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 22:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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