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Zimbabweans in deadly fight over a Limpopo woman

Two Zimbabwean brothers accused of hacking a man to death with an axe and severely injuring a woman in a Limpopo village have appeared in court and were remanded in custody.The brothers, Johannes Makhura, 20, and his elder brother, Jonas M…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:40hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter

RioZimbabwe to appeal ruling in assets disposal fight

RioZim Limited says it will appeal against an interim relief granted in favour of the Zimbabwe Diamond & Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU), which represents some of the company's employees in a dispute over asset disposal.The work…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 08:37hrs | | 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 | | by Staff reporter

Police warn Bulawayo school children against gang fights

As the end of the school term approaches, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo has issued a stern warning to schoolchildren to avoid engaging in public fights and gang-related activities.During a recent safety campaign, Bulawayo …

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 22:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Congregants fight for pregnant girlfriend at church

There was drama at Zion church in Plumtree where two male congregants fought for a girl.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts where Thumelo Moyo (19) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing an assault charge.Th…

Published: 14 Jul 2025 at 07:14hrs | 1622 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Blitz-krieg them all! A call for action against illegal urban operations

THE heading above no doubt encapsulates the concerns of law-abiding citizens, urging those in authority to swiftly root out the undesirable elements polluting our society - without further ado or unnecessary dithering.The miscreants, it se…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:27hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu

Councilors in near fist fight over international trips

 A tense Masvingo City Council meeting held on June 27 nearly turned violent as councilors clashed over a proposed international trip to Zambia and the licensing of a new liquor operator in Hillside Extension.Tempers flared during the…

Published: 05 Jul 2025 at 10:26hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter

Cops acquitted of murder charges due to procedural violations

In a landmark ruling handed down at the Chinhoyi High Court, three Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers charged with the 2018 murder of a suspected poacher have been acquitted after the court ruled that their arrest and prosecution viol…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Teenager killed in fight over isitshwala

A quarrel over a plate of isitshwala, Zimbabwe's beloved staple food, turned fatal when 19-year-old Allen Shambare was beaten to death by two rival men at Abedine farm compound.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Commissio…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:08hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter

ZACC joins fight against education corruption

 The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has intensified efforts to root out corruption in schools across Manicaland by enlisting the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the police, following a wave of fraud and mis…

Published: 21 Jun 2025 at 09:34hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt threatens to take over council operations

The central government has issued a stern warning to local authorities across Zimbabwe, threatening to assume control of their operations if they fail to meet basic service delivery standards as outlined in a recent Cabinet directive.Deput…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter

Toxic sexual relationships fuel HIV infection

IN contemporary society, the dynamics of marriage have evolved to a point where the true essence of partnership seems threatened.It is often possible to identify a married couple - even strangers - simply by their demeanour; a lack of conv…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | | by Piason Maringwa

Midlands make strides in HIV/AIDS fight

The fight against HIV/AIDS in Midlands Province has seen remarkable progress, according to Provincial Affairs Minister Owen Ncube, who spoke during the recent Midlands Chiefs' HIV and AIDS sensitization meeting.In his keynote address, Mini…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:54hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter

The fight is not to ban coal, says Minister

Zimbabwe's Energy and Power Development Minister, July Moyo, has emphasized that the country's focus should not be on phasing out coal, but rather on finding smarter and cleaner ways to utilize it. Speaking during a visit to Hwange Po…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

ZRP constable arrested for assaulting superior at roadblock

A police constable stationed at ZRP Charandura has been arrested and is currently in custody after allegedly assaulting his superior during a night roadblock operation along the Harare-Masvingo Highway, according to a police memorandum see…

Published: 13 May 2025 at 13:22hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans urged to fight for their rights

Human rights defender Samuel Gwenzi has called on Zimbabweans to unite in the fight for their rights, emphasizing that collective efforts are crucial to restoring citizens' dignity and securing a better future for all.Gwenzi made these rem…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:56hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter

Woman fights for life after lion attack

A 55-year-old woman from Khwale village, located under Chief Gambu in Ward 16, Tsholotsho, is fighting for her life at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after being brutally attacked by a stray lion from Hwange National Park.Violet Siband…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter

Khupe reveals new cancer fight

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe has implored parliament to exercise its influence on government to channel more resources towards cancer treatment and awareness programmes as she went deeper on Thursday to reveal her own prot…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tragic end to fight for passengers

A 34-year-old rank marshal from Nkulumane 12 in Bulawayo, Saul Ncube, has been arrested for attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a fellow tout during a fight over passengers. Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confi…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Harare councillors fight for expensive stands

Harare councillors are advocating for the reassignment of housing director Funny Machipisa after he reportedly resisted their demands to allocate housing stands outside their wards in upscale suburbs of the capital. The council's human res…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt workers fight US$ NSSA deductions

The Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) has petitioned the Public Service Commission (PSC) to halt the anticipated deductions from salaries paid in US dollars. The deductions are intended for payments to the Natio…

Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Wife, man fight over children's welfare

A Harare man, brought to civil court by his wife on Friday, turned the tables by claiming their marital issues stemmed from her mistreatment of their children.Lameck Ndava told Harare magistrate Johanna Mukwesha that his wife, Enia Pise, f…

Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 13:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

ZBC, ex-workers fight over apartments

THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has given its former employees a 90-day ultimatum to vacate some apartments they have been staying at for decades to pave way for "renovations."The ownership of the apartments is being contested …

Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zacc, councils partner in anticorruption fight

THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has engaged local authorities in the fight against corruption.This was revealed by Zacc commissioner Jessie Majome during a three-day integrity workshop for Matebeleland South local authoritie…

Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Communities uses WhatsApp in stocktheft fight

SOCIAL media network application WhatsApp is helping villagers in Kezi-Maphisa, Matebeleland South, in the fight against stocktheft.The villagers say they have taken advantage of the instant communication platform to alert fellow villagers…

Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa poll fight turns nasty

THE ruling Zanu-PF and suspected State security agents have reportedly ordered local hotels not to host the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party for Press conferences and other events, it has emerged. restive Zimbabwe gover…

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Couple fight over child's antics

A HARARE man has been physically abusing his wife accusing her of having failed to stop her daughters' wayward behaviour. Amisha Chiwetu from Glen View told Harare magistrate, Sharon Mashavira, that her marriage with Wunganayi Chiwetu…

Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 12:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere says fight is not over

EXILED former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said the fight is not over after the Supreme Court threw out his appeal challenging the High Court's decision to remove him from the ballot.The Supreme Court Friday concurred with the H…

Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Siblings fight over family house

A Rugare man has been insulting his sister accusing her of sleeping with goblins during the night.This emerged at the Harare magistrate court on Friday where Priscillah Mudanyanga was seeking a protection order against her brother, Serbias…

Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

When the rich fight over the poor

A SLEEK Toyota Prado VX V8 off-road vehicle makes a rumbling sound along a gravel road as it negotiates its way into the poverty-stricken Chihota communal areas.A group of people, mainly Zanu-PF members, burst into song as the fuel-guzzlin…

Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 17:06hrs | | by Jairos Saunyama

Boy (13) fights crocodile

A 13-YEAR-OLD boy from Checheche bravely fought a giant crocodile with bare hands after it had attacked him while he was crossing Save River with his friends recently.Danmore Gwenzi escaped from the jaws of death after the reptile had clut…

Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Skirmishes as Zapu presidency fight rages on

THERE were skirmishes at the opposition Zapu party offices in Bulawayo yesterday when suspended party members staged a demonstration after they were barred from attending a National Executive meeting.Long-serving Matabeleland South chairpe…

Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ready to fight measles, monkey pox

GOVERNMENT says it is ready to fight the measles outbreak which has claimed at least 157 lives countrywide, as well as monkey pox which has affected different countries in the world.The country has an estimated 1 036 suspected measles case…

Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mayor fighting political wars, claims divisive Kambarami

CONFUSION reigns supreme in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) following a recent High Court judgement that ordered the reinstatement of former deputy mayor, Mr Tinashe Kambarami amid revelations that town clerk, Mr Christopher Dube had to ca…

Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 08:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa marches expose Zanu-PF fights

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is increasingly using parallel structures after some Zanu-PF organs resisted the imposition of his allies ahead of the ruling party's congress, insiders say.Mnangagwa is accused of imposing his ally John Paradz…

Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fight for Caps turns ugly

THE government's fight to control pharmaceutical giant Caps Holdings from its previous majority shareholder Frederick Mutanda has turned ugly amid claims that there have been threats to kill the businessman.According to a February 2 letter…

Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 05:15hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo

ZIFA councillors vow to fight on

THE ZIFA councillors have vowed they will go ahead with the proposed special Extraordinary General Meeting despite the spirited attempts by some members of the association's suspended board to block the crucial indaba through suspensions.T…

Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CJ Malaba intra-elite fights: Workers must seize the moment

Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi's unhinged, incendiary attack not only on perceived opposition-nominated judges but in particular "securocrat" stalwart High court Judge President George chiweshe and the th…

Published: 18 May 2021 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Munyaradzi Gwisai

Man's leg amputated after fight over woman

A SHURUGWI-based artisanal miner had his left leg amputated after rivals brutally axed him in a suspected love triangle. Mr Simon Vingirayia court heardlost consciousness as blood gushed from his left knee after his assailant axed him on a…

Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff writer

'When you fight corruption, it fights back'

JANUARY is a time of reflection. After the New Year's hangovers have worn off, many will try to take stock of the previous year, to understand what went wrong and how they could have done better.Since 1995, January has also been the month …

Published: 01 Feb 2021 at 05:37hrs | 3 | by Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu

The end did not justify the means

Source of the tragic altercation is still shrouded in mystery but a young married man died. Rumour has it that, supported by gossip, that a somehow handicapped brother (cousin) asked the young man to prepare a 'deceased' but diseased oxhea…

Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:59hrs | 3 | by Tondo

The fight against corruption is everyone's child

Brown envelopes, graft and so on, the names are many but the offence is the same, corruption. There is always a witness to murder, not reporting it is partaking and complicity. Children of God, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe His Exc…

Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:59hrs | | by Tondo

Mnangagwa's weird fight against corruption

THERE are some weird winds winds sweeping corruption in high places blowing across Zimbabwe since November 2017. No one can tell which direction the tornado will blow, but a pattern is emerging some political honchos falling foul of the ad…

Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 07:25hrs | 6 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Chamisa, Khupe in fresh fight

THE battle to replace recalled Harare mayor Herbert Gomba has emerged between fierce rivals Thokozani Khupe and Nelson Chamisa.Gomba was recalled from council early this month by the Khupe-led MDC-T, which claimed he was no longer a member…

Published: 31 Aug 2020 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Sadc takes anti-sanctions fight to another level

President Mnangagwa attended the 39th Ordinary Summit of Sadc Heads of State and Government which ended in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania yesterday. This was the second time that he has attended the Sadc Summit as President. The summit was a reso…

Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Editorial - Chronicle

Mthuli's mortal fight with the Hydra

If you ask the Bishop what will distinguish E D's Presidency, he will tell you that it is his fierce decisiveness, keen pragmatism and a commendable ability to swiftly change and adjust as the situation dictates.Phew!What a week it was!The…

Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:01hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

Mnangagwa's youths spoil for a fight

ZANU-PF youth leaders say they are ready to counter anti-government protests planned by opposition and civic groups, setting the stage for a bruising political fight.They also alleged a sinister hidden hand behind the calls for demonstrati…

Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Buyanga, ex fight intensifies

SOUTH Africa-based businessman Frank Buyanga Sadiqi (40) has lodged a complaint against a senior police officer in a case in which he took his ex-girlfriend to court for refusing to comply with a court order.The court order compelled Buyan…

Published: 15 May 2019 at 09:54hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Make them fight a losing battle

The simple, clear message encoded in  the Bi-National Commission signed between Zimbabwe and South Africa earlier this week and in the  other  between our country and Botswana earlier, and also implicit in repeated calls by …

Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:09hrs | 6 | by Stephen Mpofu

Fighting crime is everyone's child

Our ZRP is a hard working entity no wonder they are always on the United Nations tick list. On the other hand the Criminal Investigation Department has managed to account for most criminals chasing them from every corner, never letting the…

Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 20:04hrs | | by Tondo Murisa

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