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Lungisani 'Twominutes' Ncube invests US$350 000 in developing Gwanda North
Nestled amidst the enchanting vistas of Gwanda District in Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe, Lungisani Twominutes Ncube emerges as a luminary figure, embodying the essence of community stewardshi...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:34hrs | 4470 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Fleeing armed robber dies in accident
AN armed robber died in a horrific accident last week, while his three gun-toting colleagues sustained serious injuries after their gate-away vehicle hit a tree during a high-speed chase with vigilant...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 15:47hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
Man hammers love rival's testicles
A MAN from Nkayi in Matabeleland North Province sustained swollen testicles after his love rival "struck" them with a hammer upon allegedly catching him having sex with his girlfriend.This was...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:03hrs | 1113 | by Staff reporter
4 armed robbery suspects found with 9mm pistol
POLICE have arrested four armed robbery suspects following a report about patrons who were involved in a brawl at a sports bar.The incident occurred at Marondera Shopping Centre, Eastview, in ...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 18:08hrs | 1144 | by Staff reporter
ZNA Colonel hits employee with hammer in salary dispute
A ZIMBABWE National Army Colonel is facing turbulent times after he was dragged to court by his employee for allegedly severely striking him with a hammer on the head over a salary dispute.Col...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:26hrs | 2582 | by Staff reporter
How Mzila's family suffered during Gukurahundi genocide
IN 1982, I was assaulted by five Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) uniformed young men donning red berets at my Luveve house number 4136 where I lived, while I taught at St Bernards High School in Pumula, ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:52hrs | 604 | by Moses Mzila Nkalange
Suspected donkey thief tortured to death
CLOSE to 20 residents of Dumba village near Beitbridge allegedly kidnapped and tortured to death a fellow villager accused of stealing a neighbour's donkey.A police report indicated that Austin Siband...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:43hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
'Today's defenders are sissies'
DOUGLAS Mloyi and Henry Jones, two former Highlanders defenders believe today's defenders are too soft.Mloyi and Jones played alongside each other in 1981 and 1982. They were part of a defence...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:00hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 2078 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Man stabbed to death at in-laws over spilt masese
A MAN from Bulawayo's Emthunzini suburb died at his in-laws' house after he was thrashed with an electric cable before he was allegedly stabbed in the neck with an Okapi knife.The incident was...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:51hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
UK-based Zimbabwean found guilty of murdering homeless barrister in UK
A Zimbabwean man is facing life behind bars for the horrific killing of a disabled barrister who was living rough on Canterbury's streets.Sobantu Sibanda, the son of a university lecturer and ...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 22:34hrs | 3373 | by Staff reporter
Woman strikes maid with hammer
A Plumtree woman assaulted her domestic worker with a hammer following a dispute over her missing daughter.The matter came to light when Okwaziyo Ncube appeared before Plumtree magistrate Josh...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 06:38hrs | 1045 | by Staff reporter
Woman in savage hammer attack on hubby's face
WHILE abuse of women is widely known, what is not widely recognised is that men can be victims of abuse too.Abuse of men is more common than once thought although the exact numbers on its occu...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter
Life-changing international hunting benefits the world can't ignore
There is a generation in which wildlife brought clean-drinking water to thirsty humans, built them a school, a clinic, a road that linked them to the rest of the world and created employment.M...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 21:59hrs | 214 | by Emmanuel Koro
How Mnangagwa consolidated power and outwitted Zimbabwe military
WITH his controversial re-election -achieved with a minimal contribution from the military, and his subsequent swearing-in and cabinet appointments - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has all but completed...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 21:51hrs | 3825 | by Staff reporter
Robbers force lovers into street sex
AN imbiber's outing with his lover turned horribly wrong when he was bashed and robbed by two unidentified men who also forced his lover to lie down before they demanded him to perform a sex act on he...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:40hrs | 2711 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targeting Zimdollar return in 5 years
Zimbabwe will continue to put in place measures to entrench the use of the domestic currency because having its own currency forms the basis for sustainable economic growth and development, President ...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 19:09hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF flexes muscles
CHILDREN of primary school going age stood along the almost 50km long dusty Lalapanzi to Shurugwi dirt road, waving in awe and excitement at hundreds of buses carrying thousands Zanu-PF supporters to ...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Karangas crush Zezuru-Korekore Alliance again
To Zezurus, politics of tribalism has become the Frankenstein's monster that destroys its own creator. Unless Zezurus find allies outside their small Zezuru- Korekore clan, it may take many years if n...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 17:17hrs | 126 | by Israel Dube
Massive blow for Gems World Cup hopes
THE Zimbabwe netball team's hopes of progressing to the next stage of the 2023 Netball World Cup suffered a massive blow after they suffered a shock 52-48 defeat to lowly-ranked Fiji in Cape Tow...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:04hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 17 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Gukurahundi was planned before Zimbabwe independence'
Former Co-Minister of National Healing and Integration, Moses Mzila Ndlovu, believes the Gukurahundi genocide that killed over 20 000 people in Matebeleland and Midlands was planned before independenc...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 20:10hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records its best ever tobacco sales
The curtain finally comes down on the 2023 tobacco marketing season after nearly four months of record sales with the official closing ceremony now set for 31 July.In a statement on Monday, th...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 19:44hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
Energy Mutodi sues Chamisa for US$5 million over 'defamatory' video
Zanu-PF Goromonzi West MP and aspiring candidate for Bikita South, Energy Mutodi is suing opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa and three others for US$5 million over wh...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 09:39hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
9 arrested for gold mining at Nust campus
NINE people who established an illegal gold mine at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) campus have been arrested.Police. On twitter, said the illegal miners were arrested...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 17:09hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Dembare gird for FC Platinum showdown
DYNAMOS coach Herbert Maruwa has acknowledged that tomorrow's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash between his side and defending champions FC Platinum won't be a stroll in the park as the platinu...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers blow open bank safe
AN armed robber who is part of a five-man gang that used explosives to blow open a safe at Agribank Lupane branch is recovering in hospital under police guard after he was shot.Police national...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:09hrs | 17 | by Staff rporter
Armed robbers hit Lupane bank
A suspected armed robber from Lupane is battling for life in hospital after being shot by police on the buttocks while fleeing a crime scene where he and four accomplices still at large, attempted to ...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's most wanted robber arrested
One of the country's most wanted suspected robber Cornwell Junior Kasambarare, who is believed to have masterminded a spate of armed robbery, including the famous Mashwede Holdings heist and housebrea...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Vendor in Zimbabwe bludgeoned to death "for overpricing"
ENRAGED over "high prices" two men beat a vendor with a hammer and sticks, resulting in his death after he was admitted to Mpilo Central Hospital.Confirming the incident which occurred in Cowd...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'
Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Z...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 14 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Chief Charumbira's aide destroys people's houses
Chief Charumbira Aide Pondiwa Charumbira appeared yesterday before Masvingo Magistrate Conceptor Ngwerume, facing Malicious Damage to Property charges. Pondiwa allegedly destroyed houses at Hofmeyer f...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 18:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Wife teams up with boyfriend to assault hubby with a hammer
There was drama in Chiweshe, Gwingwizha village where a married woman was caught locked in bedroom with a boyfriend by her husband.When the husband knocked the door he had a male voice in the ...Published: 08 Jun 2023 at 21:28hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Armed robbers get away with US$78 000 from travel company
Police have launched a manhunt for two armed robbers who on Saturday raided a city travel agency company before stealing a bag containing US$78 000 cash.The robbers who were armed with knives ...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Redwing: a tale of plunder, impunity, chaos and death
Redwing Gold Mine, once touted as a giant gold mining venture capable of transforming the quality of life in the Penhalonga area of Manicaland province and a cash cow for the national economy, has bec...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 12:12hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Betting shops robbed of R25,000
Three security guards were attacked by six unknown armed robbers in two sports bet shops in Entumbane Bulawayo. The incident occurred on May 28 2023 when the unknown suspects stole over US$4 0...Published: 30 May 2023 at 21:47hrs | 5 | 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 | 11 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Rufaro upgrade misses derby target
IT'S all talk and little action. Rufaro Stadium renovations, which were initially expected to be completed in time for the Harare Derby, have already missed schedule. The facility, whi...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mazowe miner electrocuted
Artisanal miner Saul Gatsi (45) was electrocuted by a generator at Jumbo mine, Mazowe last week.Gatsi entered the mine shaft and instructed his colleagues to switch on the generator which they...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 13:21hrs | 7 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Jack hammer thief bashed to death
A suspected jack hammer thief was bashed to death by an angry mob on Independence day at Tilas Mine in Bulawayo....Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:42hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
8 miners beat colleague to death over jackhammer
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested five miners for allegedly beating a colleague to death claiming that he had stolen their jackhammer.Denage Moyo succumbed to injuries at the United Bulawayo Ho...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 16:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
41 Zimbabweans arrested for illegal mining South Africa
SOUTH African police on Tuesday arrested several illegal miners, among them 41 Zimbabweans and recovered chrome worth more than R1 million in the Mecklenburg in Limpopo province.In addition to...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 08:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
What's there to 'investigate' in Al Jazeera lies?
IF the Zanu-PF regime was a soccer player, it would be the top goalscorer.The prolific goalscoring would unfortunately not be into opponents' nets, but into their own net.That is what ...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 10:19hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What does Zim govt now want to 'investigate' when they've already dismissed Al Jazeera exposé as lies?
If the Zimbabwe regime were a soccer player, he would be the highest goal scorer!Although, not known for his prolific scoring against opponents - but, into his own net (own goals)!That...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 12:34hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A dunderhead leader believes what he can't do is impossible for everyone else to accomplish!
Those who follow my articles are now all too familiar with how I regard with utter disdain those who make excuses for failing to fulfill their mandates.Quite frankly, I seriously doubt if ther...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 10:33hrs | 19 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
This and that with Mal'phosa: Zan'arcissists
We are in a forced relationship with a narcissistic government. They think they are the best. They think they are great and important. They think we can never survive without them. And they think we d...Published: 12 Mar 2023 at 16:05hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Zimbabwe bank workers, employers hammer out US dollar wage deal
Bank workers and their employers have agreed on a wage structure that would see salaries split into local currency and US dollars at a ratio of 60:40 percent respectively.The resolution was ma...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 17:56hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
British Council funds African artists with £700 000
The British Council's Sub-Saharan Arts programme has announced the success of its Culture Exchange open call for grants, an initiative that connects and promotes cultural exchanges through art. ...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 15:31hrs | 48 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Botswana threatens to sever ties with diamond giant De Beers
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has warned that his country may sever ties with diamond giant De Beers if talks to renegotiate a sales deal prove unfavorable to his government.Masisi al...Published: 16 Feb 2023 at 04:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Suspected armed robber killed
A suspected armed robber who is believed to be part of a gang that was targeting companies in and around Harare was shot and killed in a shootout with the police this Tuesday.Alexio Mupamhura ...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 19:34hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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