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Man sentenced to 17 years for fatal stabbing
A 33-year-old artisanal gold miner from Shurugwi has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for fatally stabbing a fellow imbiber during a dispute over a bottle of beer.Nigel Ndomene, of Matarus...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:51hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Imbiber stabbed over girlfriend
A 33-YEAR-OLD Man from Plumtree is battling for life after he was hit with an iron bar before being stabbed on right hand by two men at a local bott...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 898 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cellphone thief jailed for stabbing beer patron
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree cellphone thief was sent to jail after he stabbed a fellow imbiber on the abdomen after he revealed that he had stolen a mobile phone of another imbiber.Nqobizitha Moyo ...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:42hrs | 219 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber burns neighbour's house
The love of beer and failure to control oneself landed a Plumtree herdboy in jail after he set his neighbour's bedroom hut on fire.Ndodana Dube (23)was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtr...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 13:31hrs | 829 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber found dead in a pool of blood
Police in Nyamandlovu are investigating a murder case where an imbiber was found dead in a pool of blood in his bedroom hut yesterday.According to the police the now deceased Bhekilizwe Nkomaz...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 23:11hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber glasses colleague over shop closure
A 27-year-old man from Malalya area under Chief Nekatambe in Binga, Nyashadzashe Tshuma appeared before Hwange Magistrate Ms Rumbidzai Yolanda Kabasa on Thursday morning, pleading guilty to a charge o...Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 14:25hrs | 14 | by Peter Matuka
Imbiber nabbed for touching barlady's private parts
There was drama at Mbimba business centre in Mdlambuzi area where an imbiber touched a barlady's private parts.Family Thando Ngwenya (27) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday w...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 11:44hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man stabs imbiber for calling him ZANU PF activist
There was drama at a local bar in Plumtree after an imbiber labelled his colleague a ZANU PF activist.Seletso Dennis (64) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday facing an assault...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 13:02hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber fatally stabbed over girlfriend
A 41-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo was murdered in Filabusi following a misunderstanding with his drinking mate over a girlfriend.Matebeleland South acting police spokesperson Assistant Inspector...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Love triangle turns deadly
POLICE in Glendale, Mashonaland Central province, have arrested a 21-year-old man for killing an imbiber allegedly involved in a love triangle.Radious Lefani was watching a Nyau dance show wit...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Barman killed over snooker
A Bindura-based barman at a local bar was allegedly killed by an imbiber in a snooker dispute on Saturday.The now deceased Denis Chatambudza (24) was fatally struck with a beer bottle on the h...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:44hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber kills colleague over girlfriend
POLICE in Mashonaland Central have arrested Radious Lefani (21) for allegedly killing an imbiber in a girlfriend dispute in Glendale on Sunday....Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 19:16hrs | 18 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Drunk' Christopher Mutsvangwa denies that Zimbabwe is a province of South Africa
Whatever ZANU-PF mouth piece, Christopher Mutsvangwa, was drinking from a white cup during his interview with Newzroom Africa, it is a highly intoxicating substance like alcohol. No sober person can d...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 17:37hrs | 17 | by Israel Dube
Man killed for drinking another's beer
POLICE in Mberengwa District in the Midlands province have arrested a man while his fellow accused is on the run after the duo allegedly fatally stabbed an imbiber with a knife for drinking their beer...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 20:14hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Imbiber attacked over 13-year-old girl
A 32-YEAR -OLD Mazowe man is nursing injuries after he was attacked with an axe handle and open hands by a 13-year-old girl's mother and another man who accused him of making the girl sit on his legs ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 09:34hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber killed in a beer dispute
Police in Bindura is hunting for Austine Mavhuto who allegedly murdered his colleague in a beer dispute.The now-deceased Tinashe Chitefa (26) reportedly told his mother that he had been attack...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 09:51hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bar attendant kills imbiber over whisky
The love of beer has caused the death of Mduduzi Moyo (21) who was stabbed in the chest with an okapi knife by a bar attendant in Kezi.According to the police, Moyo was fatally stabbed after s...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber killed over $2
A beer binge turned fatal in Karoi on Tuesday when two friends had a misunderstanding over $2.Bonwell Mereki (24) has since been arrested after he assaulted his friend Norman Chikoka (21) on t...Published: 22 Dec 2022 at 12:03hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man killed over turn to buy beer
A Shurugwi man died last night after he was hit with a vicious blow by a fellow imbiber after he declined to buy beer when it was his turn.Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Em...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Imbiber bashes friend over missing US$100
Beer drink ended in tears after a Mudzi man severely bashed his friend accusing him of stealing his US$100 note.Tellmore Chatsakama of ...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 19:25hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Toe selling joke to amputee leads to violence
SOMETIMES jokes that people think are cool turn out to be cruel, and even occasionally backfire with deadly consequences.That was at play when a man from Bulawayo reportedly fainted and soiled...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Imbiber glassed by robbers at nightclub
Four suspected robbers stabbed a Bindura imbiber at a nightclub in Manhenga village and robbed him of his itel phone and US$75 yesterday.Deputy police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Naison D...Published: 27 May 2022 at 16:08hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Drunkard kills church pastor
A GOKWE pastor was murdered on Sunday after he reproached an imbiber for drinking beer at a funeral church service.In a statement yesterday, police said: "Police in Gokwe are appealing for inf...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Undiluted saints kill Highcourt
A 46-YEAR-OLD Guruve imbiber Highcourt Nyamhenda died on Monday after consuming eight undiluted saints beers.According to police, the now-deceased Highcourt was drinking the brandy after visti...Published: 29 Apr 2022 at 16:32hrs | 10 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
Imbiber jailed for attempted murder
A 20-YEAR-OLD Bindura man is cursing the day he drank too much alcohol and ended up attacking an innocent pedestrian.Takudzwa Mutoro (20) was sentenced to seven years in jail by Bindura magist...Published: 20 May 2021 at 15:41hrs | 12 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
NGOs mustn't be surprised when Govt cracks whip
I am not a regular imbiber but once in a while I go into a decent bar for an hour of two, just to catch up. And just last week, I popped into a hotel bar, seeking decency, social distance and a bit of...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Man stabbed over US$1 debt
A SUSPECTED drunken man found himself in trouble for allegedly stabbing a fellow imbiber after a misunderstanding over a US$1 debt. Tirivangani Makoni, 31, is now being charged with attempted ...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 17:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Imbiber found dead near stream
A 51-YEAR-OLD Guruve imbiber was found dead near a stream after taking too much of brand beer.Oliver Kanda of Mumbamuchena village, Chief Chipuriro in Guruve was found dead with a bottle of sc...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:52hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber defies curfew order dies
A drunk Mvurwi man who defied the curfew and went for a beer binge on Saturday slipped while walking on a dam wall and drowned.Shakeman Malungwe (28) drowned around 01:00hours while walking in...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 13:04hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills drinking mate for 'snatching' wife
AN imbiber at a shebeen in Bulawayo allegedly ganged up with a friend and fatally stabbed their drinking mate for allegedly having an adulterous affair with his wife. Peter Moyo (37) of Cowdra...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man drinks beer to death
An imbiber died on Wednesday after consuming too much illicit spirits at Doxford farm,Mazowe.Oneman Rupenda (38) consumed a lot of illicit beer at the farm and lost his life on his way home....Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 18:18hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kachasu kills Glendale man
An imbiber died after consuming too much of illicit beer Kachasu yesterday in Glendale, Mashonaland Central province.Zivanai Bakasa (30) was found dead at their Plymouth farm Glendale by his s...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 12:38hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Row over beer ends in death
A Gokwe man died on the spot after he was struck in the head with a log by a fellow imbiber following a dispute over traditional beer.Shepherd Tazarura died on the spot after allegedly being s...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Silobela gold dealer up for murder
A 35-YEAR-OLD gold dealer from Silobela on Tuesday appeared before a Gweru magistrate facing charges of fatally shooting an imbiber at a bar in Lower Gweru and seriously injuring another.Mike ...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Musombodia kills imbiber
An imbiber of an illicit brew known as Musombodia was this morning found dead in a BMW sedan parked at a popular drinking spot in Mutare's Dangamvura high-density suburb.The deceased, who is y...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Family demands 30 cattle for slain son
A family of a 33-year-old man who was stabbed to death following a misunderstanding at a drinking spot in Zhombe last week, has demanded 30 head of cattle before burying their son.Muchwell Ncu...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kachasu drinker drowns in river
The love for an illicit brew called kachasu cost a 38-year old Chiweshe man his life after he drowned on Saturday night while trying to cross the flooded Mazamba River.The body of Brian Muchem...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed 15 years for killing fellow imbiber
A GWERU man was last week sentenced to 15 years in jail by a Bulawayo High Court judge, Justice Martin Makonese, for killing a fellow imbiber during a beer binge.Emmanuel Bhumure (38) of Hertf...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa flying on broken wings
Following the passing on of Tsvangirai, the late leader of a faction of the MDC, I had an animated discussion with some opposition figure whose identity I shall not disclose. Congenitally boisterous a...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:28hrs | 1 | by Igomombe
The life and death of Solomon Skuza
THE life of Solomon Skuza, a man many regard as one of the greatest musicians to ever step inside a recording booth in Zimbabwe, is still largely a mystery.If one turns to that goldmine of inf...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Beer bottle stabbing kills man accused of infidelity
POLICE in Gweru are investigating a murder case in which a 37-year-old man was fatally stabbed with a broken beer bottle on the neck by a fellow imbiber who accused him of having an affair with his wi...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabbed over infidelity
Police in Gweru are investigating a case in which a 37-year-old man was fatally stabbed with a broken beer bottle on the neck by a fellow imbiber who accused him of having an affair with his wife....Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Man kills fellow imbiber 'for talking too much'
A MAN who fatally kicked a member of the Neighbourhood Watch Committee for "talking too much" during a beer drink in Plumtree has been ordered to perform community service.Enock Chiveya (25), ...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 04:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man assaulted for supporting 'Mnangagwa'
A Gweru man has been fined $300 for assaulting a fellow imbiber he accused of supporting a "Mnangagwa" who could not be identified during court proceedings at Zvishavane magistrates' court.Whe...Published: 11 Jan 2018 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop kidnap accused says not guilty
An imbiber who was arrested for public drinking allegedly kidnapped the arresting officer before bashing his head with a stone in Bulawayo's Mpopoma suburb, the court heard.Nicholas Moyo (27) ...Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for fatal 'assault'
A BIKITA man has been arrested for allegedly fatally striking a fellow villager with a hoe, police have confirmed.Vivito Tambanowenyu (34) of Gorondondo Village under Chief Marozva allegedly s...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Twenty arrested over Inyathi bloody tribal clashes
ABOUT 20 gold panners have been arrested in Inyathi following violent clashes involving rival gangs.Clashes at Senco Night Club, Mahamba Business Centre at about 11PM on Saturday saw some patr...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Greedy' imbiber stabbed to death
A BULAWAYO man allegedly killed his friend by plunging an Okapi knife into his chest for gulping down alcohol while others were taking sips.Lwazi Great Mtetwa (22) of Nkulumane suburb allegedl...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 07:00hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Death row prisoner tastes freedom after 26 years
IN 1990, the Government introduced an economic blueprint - Economic Structural Adjustment Programme - which became commonly known as Esap. Esap would grow in popularity to become one of the most commo...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:18hrs | | by Robin Muchetu
Two ladies team up to 'sjambok' double-crossing lover
TWO Inyathi ladies ganged up and thoroughly assaulted their 'boyfriend' for cheating on them.Thabani Mathupha got the beating from Sinethemba Ngulube and Girly Fuyana at Mahamba growth poi...Published: 21 Jul 2015 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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