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Zanu-PF benefactor, Harare in nasty property fight

A dispute has erupted in Mbare, Harare, after JB Family, a company owned by young entrepreneur and Zanu-PF benefactor Blessed Charakupa, was accused of illegally seizing and demolishing a property belonging to the Harare City Council (HCC)…

Published: 18 Sep 2025 at 09:27hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter

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 | | 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 | | 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 | 1 | 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 | 489 | 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 | | 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 | 127 | 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

ZANU-PF heavyweights clash over women's league control

Deepening factional rifts have erupted within ZANU-PF's top leadership as senior party figures Patrick Chinamasa and Mabel Chinomona trade accusations over the control of the women's league in Manicaland province, ahead of crucial provinci…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 06:20hrs | 392 | 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 | 322 | 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 | 94 | 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 | 1756 | by Staff reporter

Brother murdered over dog fight

What began as a quarrel over fighting dogs between two brothers in Ziyapenduka Village under Chief Mutema, Chipinge, has ended in tragedy, with one of the siblings brutally murdered and the other now the subject of a police manhunt.Police …

Published: 10 May 2025 at 17:50hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

Sengezo Tshabangu fights for political survival

Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-appointed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary-general, is struggling to maintain his political relevance following his expulsion from the opposition party last week due to misconduct.Tshabangu was dism…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 07:02hrs | 1218 | 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 | | by Staff reporter

CCC mayor, Zanu MP fight over tuck-shops

Tensions flared between Kwekwe City CCC Mayor Albert Zinhanga and former Zanu-PF Mbizo MP Vongaiishe Mupereri on Tuesday during a public event in Mbizo 15, as the two clashed over the issue of illegal tuck-shops operating within the city.T…

Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 1519 | 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 | 275 | by Staff reporter

Woman beats up naked would-be-rapist

A 20-year-old man from Chief Nyajena's area in Masvingo has been sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to rape a 37-year-old woman who was walking to Nyamande Business Centre.According to court records, the incident occurred on …

Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, Chiwenga fight intensifies

The internal strife within Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, has escalated dramatically, with various factions vying for control as they seek to consolidate power or displace incumbent leaders before their terms expire. The tensions are la…

Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 5366 | by Staff reporter

Bomber finally gets his hands on Djikasa

Zimbabwean fighter Elvis "Bomber" Moyo is eagerly anticipating a showdown with former Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC) heavyweight champion Matunga Djikasa from the DRC. The two fighters have a history of animosity dating back a fe…

Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:16hrs | | 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 | 1 | 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 | | 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 | 6 | 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 | 19 | by Staff reporter

Themba Gorimbo wins third UFC match on the trot

Zimbabwean mixed martial artist Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo continues to fly the nation's flag high at in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after defeating American fighter Ramiz Brahimaj in a welterweight fight early this morning. …

Published: 19 May 2024 at 13:41hrs | 22 | 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 | 34 | by Staff reporter

Fight over ex-CIO boss' massive estate rages

The widow of the late Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) deputy director General Maynard Muzariri has been accused of trying to sell off property of his estate despite the fact that there are outstanding  issues yet to be conclud…

Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:52hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

Farmers, lithium miner clash

HORTICULTURE farmers in Goromonzi have accused the Platinum Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) mine of negatively affecting their socio-economic life, while others have welcomed the miner's activities in the area.Speaking during a public meeting organ…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF linked prophets fight for dominance

A MUTARE-BASED Zanu-PF cleric Daniel Mutore has won a peace order against Johanne The Fifth of Africa leader Andby Makururu, a staunch ruling party supporter, as their fight for dominance gets nastier.Mutore, a former prophet in Makururu's…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 18:27hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF clerics in nasty fallout

A MUTARE-BASED Zanu-PF cleric Daniel Mutore has won a peace order against Johanne The Fifth of Africa leader Andby Makururu, a staunch ruling party supporter, as their fight for dominance gets nastier.Mutore, a former prophet in Makururu's…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:55hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Johnfat Sibanda pummels Tavengwa Zidya

NOW you see it, now you don't . . .Then you feel it!That could be a way to describe how local businessman Tavengwa Zidya, popularly known as Mafridge, was punched by - of all people - former Highlanders chairperson Johnfat Sibanda at the B…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

CCC factions fight over Chamisa

CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) rival factions are in fierce fights over engaging former leader Nelson Chamisa, who has spurned their overtures to return to the opposition party.The two factions, one aligned to self-proclaimed interim …

Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Businessman escalates Malaba fight

Harare businessman Tendai Mashamhanda has escalated his case against Chief Justice Luke Malaba after filing a formal complaint with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission accusing him of ignoring serious allegations of judicial misconduct wi…

Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 06:41hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Man stabbed, intestines exposed in fight over woman

A MAN from Fort Rixon in Matabeleland South province is battling for his life at a local hospital after he was stabbed with an Okapi knife which left him writhing in agony and clutching his protruding intestines following a fight over a wo…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Man dies in vicious fight over hooker

A 24-YEAR- OLD man Mberengwa villager was allegedly stonned and stabbed to death by rivalry suitors following a misunderstanding  over a lady of the night.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the…

Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:13hrs | 24 | 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 | 19 | by Staff reporter

Woman loses eye in fight over man

A FIGHT over a man by two women from Mabvuku suburb in Harare ended badly when the "girlfriend" had her left eye permanently damaged. The legally married wife, Mellisa Mhishi (23), is alleged to have used a broken bottle to attack Ngonidza…

Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:27hrs | 22 | 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 | 11 | 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 | 17 | by Staff reporter

Neighbours fight over witchcraft

A HARARE woman has been granted a peace order against her elderly neighbour, who was accusing her of witchcraft.Elizabeth Mupawana from Glen Norah told Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira that Elizabeth Madziwa was accusing her of bewitchin…

Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 12:55hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter

Women fight over 'husband'

TWO Harare women appeared in court on Friday as they fought over a man that they are both dating.Regina Chipunza of Glen View 7 accused Feby Mashiri of disturbing her peace."She comes to my house and insults me saying I am a prostitute lik…

Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Malema says Zimbabweans must fight for their country

South African opposition leader Julius Malema yesterday said Zimbabweans must fight to reclaim their country from "kleptocrats" in pointed criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government.Malema, who is the leader of the Economic Fre…

Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:00hrs | 7 | 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

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