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Family caught in mysterious haunting and family feud
A Chipinge family is facing a series of disturbing and unexplained events they believe are linked to the ghosts of two deceased traditional healers. According to the family, these healers' services we...Published: 18 hrs ago | 525 | by Staff reporter
Woman accuses uncle of sexual abuse and witchcraft
In a deeply disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse and witchcraft, Margaret Muchuro, a 34-year-old disabled woman from Chimanimani, accused her uncle, Chrispen Muchuro, of demanding sexual favours as...Published: 18 hrs ago | 407 | by Staff reporter
Girl scalded to death by uncle in brutal act of violence
A six-year-old girl from Nyanyadzi tragically died after allegedly being scalded with boiling water by her uncle in a shocking act of violence driven by a long-standing grudge. The incident, which occ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 880 | by Staff reporter
Bogus cop arrested over Star FM programme
A 47-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly masquerading as a police officer during a live broadcast of Star FM's Tilder Live Show, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZR...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:01hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Traditional healer claims black mamba aids in healing patients
A traditional healer from Silalatshani in Filabusi, known as Nzwisa, has sparked intrigue after claiming that a black mamba he keeps helps him heal his patients. The healer, who is known for his uncon...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 17:06hrs | 1457 | by Staff reporter
Elderly couple reunites with granddaughter 4 years after abduction
Mavava Village in Tsholotsho was the scene of mixed emotions as an elderly couple, Bartholomew and Elizabeth Hadebe, reunited with their granddaughter, who had been abducted four years earlier at the ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:25hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
The tragedy of King Lobhengula and Chaminuka Pasipamire fallout
Two political dynasties in the present-day Harare province and surrounding areas aligned themselves with the Ndebele in the mid to late 1800s. These were the Rwizi and Hwata dynasties. The relationshi...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:51hrs | 554 | by Mzala Tom
Funds dwindling for HIV/AIDS fight in Zimbabwe
The U.S. has provided over $1 billion in the past 5 years to Zimbabwe's fight against HIV/AIDS, but experts say reduced funding may hamper the African country's target of ending the epidemic by 2030....Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 13:34hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Village head jailed for killing subject
Clemence Chikazhi, a village head from Mhangura, has been sentenced to six years in prison after fatally attacking a 75-year-old man over a dispute concerning chickens. The court reduced his sentence ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide after accusing wife of witchcraft and infidelity
A 41-year-old man from Burnside, Bulawayo, was found hanging in his garage on Sunday, following a heated altercation with his wife over allegations of infidelity.David Mujuru was discovered by...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:24hrs | 1284 | by Staff reporter
Mystical Justice: How a Baboon Recovered $1,700 in Stolen Cash
A businessman from Bulawayo recently shared an astonishing tale of how he recovered $1,700 of his stolen money after consulting renowned traditional healer, Gogo Chihoro.The businessman, who h...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:47hrs | 2247 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Robber arrested at sangoma's house
One of eight suspected armed robbers accused of targeting residents, churches, and businesses in Harare has been arrested while allegedly receiving spiritual assistance from a traditional healer at a ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:38hrs | 2300 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer attempts to kill client over $150
A popular traditional healer who operates in Mozambique and Zimbabwe has been arrested after he attempted to kill one of his clients in an inferno....Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 15:20hrs | 1050 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Dotito
Pathisa Nyathi's final journey: Exploring African science and witchcraft
In a chilly July mid-morning last year, Pathisa Nyathi, a renowned African cultural historian and prolific author, walked into the Sunday News newsroom, carrying with him three new books. These works ...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:49hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Disturbing suicide trend in Entumbane raises alarm among residents
A series of tragic suicides in the Entumbane suburb of Bulawayo has sparked concern and a call for action from local residents, who are grappling with the disturbing sight of several men ending their ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:23hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
Man kidnaps minor for ritual purposes
A Bulawayo man kidnapped a three year old girl and confessed in court that he wanted to rape her for ritual purposes.The suspect Tawanda Maronze (23) was convicted and jailed four years ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Traditional Healer Gogo Chihoro to Open Office in Bulawayo This Saturday, Answering Calls from Matabeleland
Renowned traditional healer Gogo Chihoro will launch her long-awaited office in Bulawayo this Saturday. After receiving numerous calls from Matabeleland residents, who yearn for her renowned services,...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 20:09hrs | 1567 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean tree cures erectile dysfunctional
Deep within Zimbabwe's forests lies the Mugondorosi tree, a species steeped in legend and traditional medicinal knowledge. Revered for its ability to treat male erectile dysfunction, this once-abundan...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Bopoma dam Project moves upstream to protect sacred ponds
The construction of Glassblock Bopoma Dam in Matabeleland South must be preceded by traditional rituals to appease the ancestors, according to local traditional leaders. Initially, the dam's planned l...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer kidnaps minor
A self-proclaimed traditional healer in Plumtree Sikhathele Dube (51) is in trouble after she allegedly kidnapped a sick 17-year-old girl before demanding...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 16:27hrs | 881 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Traditional healer (23) kills herbalist (67)
Mount Darwin - A self-proclaimed traditional healer is in trouble after she allegedly gave a prominent herbalist a toxic concoction.Dorica Masunungure (23) is assisting police with investigati...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 18:53hrs | 1254 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man steals US$7 259, R10 000 blows it on cleansing ritual
A 51-year-old Bulawayo man, Bongani Matshazi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$7,259 and R10,000 from his employer to pay for a spiritual cleansing ritua...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:22hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Cop's wife issues death threats to husband's 'girlfriend'
Memory, the wife of a police officer based in Guruve, Charles "Tocky" Matiza, has allegedly threatened to kill her husband's girlfriend, giving her only six days to live.The threats were repor...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 1139 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe ban ads on prophets
The Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) has issued a new directive banning the broadcast of advertisements for prophets, traditional healers, and traditional herbs or medicines that lack verifica...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 1916 | by Staff reporter
Man stumbles upon naked mom, aunt at his homestead
IN a bizarre incident, a Chigodora man allegedly bumped into his mother and aunt performing weird nocturnal rituals at his homestead while stark naked.The man further claimed that the duo infl...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 4202 | by Staff reporter
Burnside's 'haunted car' stuns locals
In the quiet suburb of Burnside, along Circular Road and near the popular chill spot Bagcwele, an abandoned vehicle on an undeveloped stand has captivated the community, leading to rumours that it is ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1967 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's traditional healers take to TikTok
WEARING a stylish black leather jacket and a red blouse, a denim sun hat covering her dreadlocked head, Gogo Mafirakureva goes live on TikTok.In just the first few minutes of her livestream, a...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 18:01hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer axes friend to death
In a shocking incident a traditional healer allegedly axed his friend to death in the bushy area of Fig tree in Plumtree before dumping his corpse and dri...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 23:47hrs | 52 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Mysterious' bus dumped along Zimbabwe Road
In Mutoko, Zimbabwe, a red Hino 500 bus with South African registration plates has been abandoned on the roadside, approximately 30 km before Mutoko Centre. The bus, which once boasted a vibrant red c...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:44hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Muzorewa urges genuine Gukurahundi resolution
Opposition United African National Congress (UANC) leader Gwinyai Muzorewa emphasized the crucial role of engaging spirit mediums in addressing the deep-rooted spiritual pain caused by the Gukurahundi...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sangoma in soup over fake money in Zimbabwe
Misheck Ncube, a Bulawayo traditional healer, faced court charges for possessing counterfeit USD and South African Rand notes at his Cowdray Park residence. Allegedly, Ncube deceived clients d...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:03hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chris Hani would be MK Party member, says daughter
My father would have been part of this historic move and defining moment in the political landscape of our country, the eldest daughter of the late uMkhonto weSizwe chief of staff Chris Hani said on S...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:28hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi ups campaign against apostolic sects
The Mthwakazi Republic Party has intensified its clean-up campaigns targeting Apostolic sects' open air churches operating in the bushes.The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has also been conductin...Published: 19 May 2024 at 19:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after drinking sex-enhancing concoction
A 49-YEAR-OLD Gokwe man died after he allegedly drank a sex-enhancing concoction that he had been given by a traditional healer.The traditional healer, Macdonald Ndlovu (49) has since been arr...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans turn to medicinal herbs
PEOPLE are flooding traditional herbal markets, as prices of prescription drugs spike and the public health delivery system deteriorates at an alarming rate under pressures from a relentless economic ...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 18:15hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers pounce on traditional healer
TWO armed robbers reportedly pounced on a traditional healer, after they posed as patients who needed spiritual services, getting away with R3 000.According to the National Prosecuting Authori...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lawyer threatens witnesses with black magic
Harare attorney Linda Kovi faced court charges on Tuesday for obstruction of justice, allegedly attempting to intimidate witnesses involved in a separate pending case.Recently apprehended by t...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healer steals goat to appease ancestors
A 34-YEAR-OLD Plumtree-based traditional healer was dragged to court after conniving with a brother to steal a goat in a bid to appease his ancestors.The traditional healer Ephraim Ncube toget...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 15:31hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Children terrorised by invisible creatures
THE way your skin crawled after watching goosefleshers like The Conjuring , Gothika and The Ring, will pale into insignificance when you read through this living nightmare for three children from Magw...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
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 | 6 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma's US$30 000 wedding brings Harare to a standstill
SEKURU Tasvu's nuptials with his sweetheart Talent Qeliwe Mpofu last weekend were rare in more ways than one.Not only was it a spectacle to have a traditional healer opting to have a white wed...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:08hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Robbers surrender loot after bees 'apprehend' them
IF you are ever in a situation where you are being robbed, the best thing to do is to comply with the robbers' demands and then report the incident to the police as soon as possible and wait for the w...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Sex predator sangoma sexually abuses woman seeking help with marriage
A WOMAN facing difficulties in her marriage and seeking help from a traditional healer had her trust betrayed when she was subjected to repeated sexual assaults by the self-proclaimed healer and one o...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Boomerang Voodoo!..Removing US$35 hex from son costs US$700
NEVER pray for your enemies to die, you might bury your own relatives . . .A woman from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo is a living testimony to the adage.She experienced the mind-numbing ...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chief Nemakonde dies
Chief Nemakonde, also known as Wilson Mhende, has passed away following an extended illness at the age of 97. His jurisdiction ranged from Chinhoyi to Kanyaga in the Makonde district.An offici...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Robbers raid police roadblock, kill one in Zimbabwe
Four unidentified suspected armed robbers allegedly shot and killed a person at a business centre in Masvingo after they had initially robbed police officers manning a traffic checkpoint near Muchakat...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Witch hunters wreak havoc in Mhondoro-Ngezi
Stories of witch hunters wreaking havoc in rural areas have been told repeatedly, but gullible villagers continue to fall victim to the scammers.Known as tsikamutandas or gauras, the purported...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:40hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Ulunyoka, the spell that binds love and punishes betrayal
IN the shadowed corners of tradition lies the practice of ulunyoka - a spellbinding ritual that binds a spouse to fidelity with consequences dire enough to stir the soul. This ancient art of "centrall...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:43hrs | 25 | by Leonard Ncube
Zimbabwean employee resurfaces after 3 months with traditional healer's 'sick' note
IN a curious turn of events, a security guard from the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stationed in Hwange vanished without a trace, only to reappear after an astonishing 88 days. His return was a...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi whitewashing hearings begin
PUBLIC hearings to document and resolve civil disturbances that transpired in some parts of the country in the 1980s are set to begin early next year, marking the commencement of a historically signif...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
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