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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 ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho man battles for life after hippo attack
A Tsholotsho man is currently fighting for his life at Mpilo Central Hospital after being attacked by a hippopotamus at a local dam in Chief Tategulu, Matabeleland North province. The victim, identifi...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 16:03hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Kariba buzzing as tourists flock in
THE tourism sector has received a festive boost in the resort town of Kariba, with full to capacity bookings during the Christmas season, The NewsHawks has gathered. Tour operators and hospitality ind...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 16:32hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
'Stop praying for me and Zimbabwe,' says Sikhala
Dear Zimbabwean and Worldwide FriendsMy dearest friends, today marks exactly one and half years, that is, the full 18 months under persecution, incarceration in a meter by two and half meters ...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 11:04hrs | 1 | by Job Sikhala
Makeshift border footbridge demolished
Another makeshift bridge that was being used by smugglers and border jumpers to cross into Zimbabwe and South Africa, has been destroyed by the National Security Task Force (NTF) to curb illegal activ...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga residents turn to Lake Kariba for water
VILLAGERS from Govera in Binga are risking crocodile and hippopotamus attacks fetching water from Lake Kariba five kilometres away after their taps went dry over a month ago.Binga is located w...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho villagers live in fear of hippos roaming the area
VILLAGERS in Tsholotsho South, ward 16 in Tshamakiwa are experiencing human-wildlife conflicts, where hippopotamuses are roaming around human settlements destroying crops.This has been happeni...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Eight drowned ecstatic prophets named
POLICE has released names of eight apostolic prophets from Vadzidzi vaJeso who drowned at Mazowe river in Rushinga yesterday. ...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 16:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Rushinga
Bulilima teenager survives hippo attack
A 16-YEAR-OLD schoolboy from ward 22, Bulilima in Matabeleland South province survived a hippopotamus attack that left him severely wounded while on his way to school on Wednesday.Villagers sa...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Zimparks, Lake Kariba Fisheries Research Institute (LKFRI) has launched small-scale fisheries (SSF) project that support loc
Titled, "Setting the stage for successful and sustainable management, development and utilisation of the small-scale fisheries of Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe" is the project that was launched yesterday by t...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 06:39hrs | | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye a Patsaka Nyaminyami Community Radio correspondent
ZimParks raises concern over surge in human-wildlife conflicts
THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has attributed the surge in human-wildlife conflicts to overpopulation and encroachment of human settlements into conservancies....Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Stray hippo kills Gwanda man
A 37-year-old man from Lushongwe village in Gwanda district died yesterday after he was attacked by a hippopotamus while on his way to work.The hippopotamus is suspected to be part of two hipp...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman falls into Limpopo as border jumper escapes crocodiles
Business nearly came to a standstill at Beitbridge Border Post on Wednesday morning when a suspected illegal migrant slipped and fell into the crocodile-infested Limpopo River, while walking on an eng...Published: 11 Dec 2020 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldier dies after hippo attack
A ZIMBABWE National Army serviceman on patrol on the banks of the Limpopo River was yesterday attacked and killed by a hippopotamus.The serviceman, identified as Pelious Moyo from Tongwe, was ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Traditional healer' in court for fraud
A SELF-PROCLAIMED traditional healer from Gweru, who allegedly defrauded his clients claiming he could make them rich and cure HIV, last week appeared in court facing fraud charges.Lackshman M...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hippo wreaks havoc in Bulilima
A ROGUE hippopotamus has wreaked havoc in Huwana, Plumtree, destroying crops and also charging at villagers who try to drive it away.The hippohas reportedly destroyed many crop fields, leaving...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Handmade Zimbabwe shoes an unlikely global hit
IN a tiny factory producing handmade boots and shoes in southwestern Zimbabwe, leather cutter Misheck Sibanda is on another hectic shift as he tries to keep up with soaring global demand.Order...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by AFP
Man jailed 18 years over animal trophies
A 60-YEAR-OLD Mushumbi man, who was facing five counts of illegal possession of lion claws, pangolin scales, a hippopotamus tooth, ivory and a small spotted genet's tail, all valued at $31 025, was la...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fisherman drowns after hippo attack
A FISHERMAN drowned in a dam in Filabusi during a fishing expedition with colleagues when their boat capsized after a hippopotamus attack. The body of Vengai Gumbunje (52) of Dungwa village un...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 04:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
'ConCourt can declare Chamisa president,' says Veritas - but to what end and purpose
Some people like to waste time chasing shadows and fairy tale stories just to escape dealing with reality.Veritas, in its latest election watch bulletin, said MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chami...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 14:47hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Border jumper killed by hippopotamus
A 43-YEAR-OLD woman has been found dead near an illegal crossing point along the Limpopo River in Beitbridge amid fears that she was killed by a hippopotamus.The woman from Chitungwiza was fou...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 12:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hippo attack, drown women in Zambezi river
TWO women from Binga drowned in the Zambezi River after their boat capsized during a hippopotamus attack while they were fishing.Gladys Munkombwe (43) of Kadika Village and Mufutuli Mudenda (2...Published: 18 Jul 2018 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BIZZARE: Man dies in selfie with hippo attempt
A MAN from Gwelutshena in Nkayi died in a hippopotamus attack as he tried to capture pictures using his phone with the animal behind him.Police confirmed the incident which occurred on Monday....Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 06:21hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
New Beitbridge hotel set to boost tourism
A NEWLY built hotel in Beitbridge worth thousands of dollars is set to boost tourism and economic development in the border town as well as create 50 new jobs.The 30-roomed Zhove Leisure Park ...Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wildlife under threat from legal trade in Southern Africa
Southern Africa is losing protected wild plants and animals at an alarming rate. Between 2005 and 2014, around 18,000 individual species worth US$340-million were legally sold. This figure, wh...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 17:53hrs | | by Jane Surtees
Mavambo et al foot-stomping rejection of BVS sends political shock wave
In a very rare moment of genius (common sense amongst this lot is so rare it is considered genius) a few of Zimbabwe's opposition parties have actually said something that is sensible. They have conde...Published: 28 Jul 2016 at 23:05hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'We are prepared to die for the people,' says Bhasikiti - rich, killed them just as readily
Kudakwashe Bhasikiti is just a confused and greed individual who is so desperate to get back into power and the gravy train he is displaying the most common characteristic behaviour of villain; "Sell ...Published: 17 Mar 2016 at 16:33hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Flooded Limpopo river traps Zimbabwean soldier for 10 hours
A MEMBER of the Zimbabwe National Army on border patrol was marooned in the Limpopo River for about 10 hours due to floods and had to be airlifted to a South African military base. The soldier...Published: 19 Jan 2016 at 05:28hrs | 2 | by Thupeyo Muleya
Girl (5) goes missing after hippopotamus attack
South African police have intensified the search for a five-year-old Zimbabwean girl who went missing near the New Limpopo Bridge a fortnight ago when a group of 11 illegal immigrants she was travelli...Published: 19 Jan 2016 at 05:06hrs | | by Thupeyo Muleya
2 men, child killed by hippo while border jumping from Zimbabwe into SA
Two men and a boy were killed when a hippopotamus attacked a group of people attempting to enter the country through the Limpopo River, near the Beitbridge border with Zimbabwe, police said on Thu...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 14:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangoma confirms meeting Tevera's wife
MDC Renewal Team treasurer-general Mr Elton Mangoma yesterday confirmed meeting the wife of the party's provincial youth leader, Mr Believe Tevera, on three different occasions.He, however, de...Published: 28 May 2015 at 07:05hrs | | by Felex Share
Crocodile devours man as his dad watches in horror
A Masvingo man was killed and eaten by a crocodile when a canoe he was fishing in with his father capsized in Mutirikwi River.John Chitambira (52) watched in horror as the massive crocodil...Published: 20 Mar 2015 at 21:01hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
Hippo chases safari speedboat in Zimbabwe - Video
A hippopotamus in Zimbabwe has gone to great lengths to protect its territory when a speed boat got too close.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqgktz-tyL8This video shows the moment a hippo...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 14:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa of the Gumbo totem
So Chamisa was knocked out? Nikuved, as some would say? Really? Chamisa of the Gumbo totem? Sorry Chitova! Which reminds me of my paternal grandmother's favourite song after a good day's drink....Published: 08 Nov 2014 at 23:17hrs | 61 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Man (68) survives crocodile attack
A 68-year-old fisherman in Kariba nearly lost his life in a 10 minute wrestling match with a crocodile in the murky waters of Kariba dam last week.Nathan Mutevera, who resides in Nyamhunga To...Published: 23 Mar 2014 at 10:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Hippo boat attack, woman drowns
A 26-YEAR-OLD Chiredzi woman drowned when a canoe she was travelling in capsized following an attack by a hippopotamus at Tokwane River. Police said the incident happened on Friday last week a...Published: 15 Mar 2014 at 12:44hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
Angry elephant flips mother hippopotamus into the air - Picture
They say a mother will do anything for her child even if it means putting herself in harm's way. In this case, a fully-grown hippopotamus was flipped several feet into the air as she stood her ground...Published: 13 Nov 2013 at 11:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim father (45) drowns trying to save son (9) in Botswana
A 45-year-old Zimbabwean drowned at Dikgathong settlement along the Thamalakane River while trying to save his nine-year-old son on Sunday after the boat they were in capsized.The Botswana Da...Published: 22 Mar 2013 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Two men jailed for killing hippos
Two men under Chief Mola's area in Kariba were last week each sentenced to two years in prison for trapping and killing a hippopotamus. Karoi magistrate Mr Obidience Matare, however, condition...Published: 19 Jan 2013 at 21:01hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gokwe man (36) flees for his life from angry hippo
A 36-year-old man from Ruzayi Village under Headman Nembudziya in Gokwe North is lucky to be alive after he managed to survive a speed chase from a charging hippopotamus.He saved himself by cl...Published: 16 Mar 2012 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pet Hippo mauls South African owner to death
A HIPPOPOTAMUS named Humphrey has mauled to death a South African man who kept him for a pet, Beeld newspaper reported today.The 1200kg hippo bit 40-year-old army major Marius Els, dragged hi...Published: 14 Nov 2011 at 07:53hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Safari Operators Urged To Penetrate German Market
Safari operators in Zimbabwe should try to penetrate the German market, which has been showing interest in local products and comparing potentials here with traditional focus Namibia, says Safari Oper...Published: 16 Feb 2011 at 06:08hrs | | by Byo24News
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