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His haircuts are turning heads
Toddlers, juveniles, teens, adults and octogenarians, they all flock to Alexio's Barbershop. Sometimes we even see stampedes during school recess as each learner hurries to be in front of the queue to...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:17hrs | 1012 | by Tondo Chinehasha
Teen fatally strikes cousin-sister with axe
Lusulu - Police in Matabeleland North Province are tracking down a juvenile suspect who allegedly axed and killed his cousin-sister in a gruesome manner on Tuesday afternoon.The suspect Romeo ...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 22:30hrs | 758 | by Peter Matuka
Juvenile cyclist robbed at Knifepoint in Inyathi
Police in Matabeleland North Province have initiated a manhunt for two unidentified suspects who assaulted and robbed a young cyclist at knifepoint as he made his way to Inyathi Business Centre late l...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | 334 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tragic Incident: Nine-Year-Old Boy Fatally Attacked by Crocodile in Zambezi River
In a tragic incident, a nine-year-old boy named Option Aurther Muzamba lost his life in a crocodile attack at the mighty Zambezi River on Saturday. The incident occurred while the boy's mother, Juliet...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 08:31hrs | 746 | by Peter Matuka/ Simbarashe Sithole
4 children suffocate to death during child play
Four children suffocated to death yesterday during child play in a non-runner car which was parked at a house in Hopely Zone 1, Harare.National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi c...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:23hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa Praise and Worship' political circus
If a picture tells a thousand words, then these pictures of Nelson Chamisa displayed by Gift Ostallos Siziva and Amos Chibaya today at McDonald Community Hall in Mzilikazi township in Bulawayo tell th...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:24hrs | 1142 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
9 year old boy 'hangs self' over missing socks
A 9-year-old Gokwe boy was found hanging from the home's dish drying rack in a suspected case of suicide that left the community shocked.The incident occurred on 7 February 2024 at about 8AM....Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 14:31hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter
Man throws 5-year-old into blazing hut
A MENTALLY ill man from Zaka in Masvingo went berserk and torched a grass-thatched hut before throwing a juvenile in the raging inferno resulting in the boy succumbing to the burns, police said yester...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:35hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Gardener up for indecent assault
A 25-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been placed on remand for indecently assaulting his employers' daughter aged 14.Raynars Zenzo, who is employed as a gardener, was not asked to plead when he appe...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 04:58hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Grandfather jailed 20 years for rape
A 63-year-old Hwange man was last week sentenced to 20 years behind bars for raping his 15-year-old cousin.Hwange Regional Magistrate Mr Mark Dzira jailed Finias John Nyathi whilst conditional...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 22:25hrs | 964 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
Maid raped by employer's son
Police in Matabeleland North Province is hunting for a 20-yea- old man who allegedly raped a maid at his parents' homestead whilst cleaning the plat...Published: 27 Jan 2024 at 16:20hrs | 3180 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
8 learners, 2 drop-outs arrested at vuzu party
Ten juveniles aged between 14 and 16 have been arrested at vuzu party at number 12 Browning Road, Bradfield, Hillside in Bulawayo. Vuzu parties are social events where youths, mostly teenagers...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes, impregnates 2 daughters
A 40-year-old Rushinga man was yesterday sentenced to 20 years behind bars for raping and impregnating his 17-year-old stepdaughter. The man is facing a second charge for allegedly raping and impregna...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 18:52hrs | 920 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mother, son (14) up for murder
A CHEGUTU woman Norgerty Jekeseni (30) and her 14-year-old son allegedly fatally assaulted a suspect accused of stalking her daughter.The duo appeared at Chegutu Magistrates Court on Monday an...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:34hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Granny allegedly drowns grandson as cleansing ceremony goes wrong
A 66-YEAR-OLD Zvishavane granny has been arrested for allegedly drowning her 10-year-old grandson during a suspected cleansing ceremony in Ngezi River.Midlands provincial police spokesperson I...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Fatal stabbing during fight at self-proclaimed prophet's shrine
A BOY (16) allegedly fatally stabbed a man who was seeking help from a self-proclaimed prophet in the groin with an Okapi knife.In a statement on X, police said the incident occurred during a ...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Juvenile sexually exploited for US$1
A 20-YEAR-OLD Harare woman has been arrested for allegedly luring a minor for the purpose of unlawful sexual conduct after she ran away from home.Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje remanded Vimbai Ka...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 20:47hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
6 people killed as haulage truck ploughs into Mazda BT50
On Friday afternoon, a tragic road accident claimed the lives of six individuals at the 35-kilometre mark along the Mutare-Marange Road. Additionally, 12 others sustained injuries in the collision inv...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 19:17hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
Bad parenting fuels juvenile delinquency
WHAT happened to good parenting?Many people are curious about this issue in the wake of incidents where young people are found in violation of the law.Recently, minors, some as young a...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:35hrs | 172 | by Veronica Gwaze
3 boys in miraculous escape from abductors in Zimbabwe
THREE boys from Chinhoyi narrowly escaped danger and managed to survive an abduction ordeal. The minors, aged between 11 and 13, were seized in a bush on the outskirts of Rusununguko suburb while coll...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 2453 | by Staff reporter
Police identify juveniles abusing alcohol
Police have identified two minors aged 13 and 11 years who were part of a group of children seen abusing alcohol in a video clip that has gone viral on social media.The footage was taken in ce...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Police probe supply of alcohol to juveniles
Police have viewed a video circulating on social media showing children taking alcohol in central Harare and are investigating since selling or giving children alcohol or access to alcohol is an offen...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Girlfriend killer in car crash suicide
A 38-year-old Bulawayo man cold-bloodedly murdered his girlfriend at a bed and breakfast lodge in Bradfield, Bulawayo, on Saturday evening before committing suicide by crashing his vehicle onto an onc...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:33hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's gun amnesty fails to bring down violent crime
A PRESIDENTIAL amnesty on illegal firearm holders has done little to stop violent crime as Zimbabwe continues to witness armed robberies.President Emmerson Mnangagwa in August last year de...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Tragic Church Event: Nine Injured, Including Six Juveniles, in Kamativi Road Accident
Nine individuals, including six juveniles, sustained serious injuries in an accident near Kamativi in Matabeleland North, as they were en route to a church meeting. The incident, confirmed by the poli...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 14:11hrs | 845 | by Peter Matuka
Zimbabwe is one big Zanu-PF society
You guys are not serious at all!I told everyone who reads my social media as far back as April that there was a rift at the top of the opposition party after the deliberate but unstrategic mar...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 13:04hrs | 364 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
CCC activists' judgment set for January
Judgment in the case involving Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy national spokesperson Gift Siziba and four others has been set for January 9 next year.Siziba, who is the former Tshab...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:32hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Police pounce on Vuzu parties
Bulawayo police have heightened their efforts to address Vuzu parties, where schoolchildren engage in sexual activities, drug use, and alcohol abuse at specific residences, according to Provincial pol...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:56hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
King Mambo hosts national cultural day celebrations
DR Mike Moyo, who proudly identifies as the King Mambo of the historical Rozvi Empire (Dzimbahwe), is hosting the National Traditional Cultural Heritage and Spirituality Celebration Day. The momentous...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:35hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, CCC members in court
TWO members of the ruling Zanu-PF party have been fined US$100 each for defacing opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) campaign posters while five members of the opposition party are on trial...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
5 Zimbabweans up for illegal mining in Botswana
THREE Zimbabwean men and a 16-year-old juvenile have been locked up in a Botswana prison for illegal mining.Kelvin Maposa (43), Matshidza Sibanda (33), Kholwani Sibanda (39) and the 16-year-ol...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:31hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Form 3 pupil killed at nightclub
A 17-YEAR-OLD form 3 boy was allegedly killed outside a bar in Torwood suburb in Redcliff town by yet to be identified assailants.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mah...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 16:08hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Boy, 15, knifes age-mate to death over girlfriend
In a shock incident, a 15-year-old Mwenezi male juvenile stabbed and killed a rival, also 15, over a girlfriend.Police said Wednesday they were investing a case of murder involving the unnamed...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:59hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for rapist
An unknown suspect broke into a house in Bulawayo and raped a juvenile at knife point after threatening to stab her to death.Provincial acting police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said they h...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:56hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man fatally stabs teen
Police in Tsholotsho have arrested a man who in a fit of drunken rage, fatally stabbed a teenager in the head.Ndaniso Ndlovu (43) allegedly stabbed the 17-year-old juvenile at Mahangula Busine...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 17:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally stabbed in fight over girlfriend
Mthokozisi Sibanda lost his life at Wessels village 1 in Fort Rixon, while attempting to stop a scuffle between Gift Moyo (20) and an unnamed suspect.Police in Matabeleland South province are ...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 17:00hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere: Popular delusions or realpolitik?
THE nomination court has sat and registered aspiring candidates for the upcoming polls. The process was marred with drama generally, but it was the presumptive presidential candidates that provided th...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 19:43hrs | 10 | by Ntando Dumani
Woman in trouble for assisting rape of minors
A 35-YEAR-OLD Nyatsime woman was recently arrested and appeared before the courts for allegedly facilitating rape of two female juveniles in exchange for payment. The accused, Patience Nyadzun...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
We Africans have our ways of doing things the African way
Believe it or not, rumours 'makuhwa', rumours 'manyepo'. Gossip and fibs make them triplets. At the end of the day, it's the mother of all lies. Some nutty professor would say hogwash but, it's true....Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 11:35hrs | 19 | by Mutanda Wachingama
African lessons to be obtained from the Russo-Ukrainian war
As we linger in the hangover of the recent Africa day commemorations, there is a raging war which has been shaking all nations around the world. The Russo-Ukrainian war has been ongoing for over a dec...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 19:16hrs | 9 | by Tafadzwa Calisto Murwisi
Juvenile kills drinking mate
A 17-YEAR-OLD juvenile from Fort Rixon has been arrested for murdering a drinking mate while police have launched a manhunt for three suspects who are on the run.Matebeleland South police spok...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Woman stones 2 daughters to death
A mother in Masvingo teamed up with her brother to stone her daughters aged two and five to death.This was after Modina Mavhunga (28) and Clever Mavhunga (35) had assaulted their father accusi...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cop jailed 3 years for 'virginity testing'
A 41-year-old police constabulary has been sentenced to an effective three years in jail for inserting his fingers into a juvenile's private parts claiming he was doing a virginity test.Mengez...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Let's support our school children by paying their school fees
Here I was walking lackadaisically towards our forlorn and miserable Chinehasha Shopping Centre on Friday. The much-remembered and never to be forgotten 2023. Ahh isn't it the same year of the g...Published: 18 May 2023 at 21:05hrs | 5 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Mnangagwa grants non-violent prisoners amnesty
AN amnesty has been granted to a range of prisoners serving time for non-violent offences with President Mnangagwa exercising executive clemency to release inmates who had served at least one third of...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma rapes 13-year-old to 'enhance powers'
A TRADITIONAL healer from Mbizi Village, under Chief Nyajina, Uzumba, appeared before the Murehwa regional court last week for allegedly raping his 13-year-old niece in the belief that this would enha...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisons death traps, says Guantanamo Bay detention camp handlers
A UNITED States embassy human rights report has described Zimbabwe's prison conditions as harsh and life threatening.In its latest report on human rights practices, the United States said pris...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Buyanga falls sick under South Africa prison detention
Zimbabwe millionaire businessman Frank Buyanga has reportedly fallen sick in a South African prison where he has been detained since November last year with claims he was being denied access to privat...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 20:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man assaulted for wearing Zanu-PF T-shirt
A HARARE man was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi for beating up a man for wearing a Zanu-PF T-shirt.Gilmord David (44) was granted $30 000 bail and remanded to June...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pit bull kills nine-year-old girl
In a sad incident, a nine-year-old girl was mauled by a pit bull in Whitecliffe Harare and died upon admission at Parirenyatwa Hospital on Saturday last week.The police confirmed the incident ...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 09:44hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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