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Woman kidnaps child to please lover

A Kadoma woman has been arrested after allegedly kidnapping a two-year-old boy and falsely presenting him to her lover as their biological child.The suspect, Sibongile Dzvairo, reportedly took the toddler from the care of his mother Bridge…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:31hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter

Man secures protection order against ex-lover

A Harare man has successfully obtained a protection order against his former girlfriend, who allegedly tried to interfere with his marriage.Harare Civil Court Magistrate Ms Johanna Mukwesha granted the order after Mr Ian Jasi told the cour…

Published: 04 Sep 2025 at 07:35hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

Married man kidnaps girlfriend and child

An outing turned into a harrowing ordeal after a married man allegedly kidnapped his girlfriend and her three-year-old child before assaulting her. Marvelous Baro (30) appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing two coun…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 08:50hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter

Bakery driver filmed naked in lover's bedroom

A bakery driver was allegedly extorted after being ambushed while naked in his lover's bedroom in Chitungwiza, leading to the arrest of two men.The victim, identified as Rangarirai Mhonda, was caught in the house of Tracy Mashonga before b…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 06:05hrs | 1724 | by Staff reporter

Woman wins court battle against son's couch squatting girlfriend

A Harare woman, Ivy Madzamba of Waterfalls, has successfully regained control of her home following a court dispute with her son's girlfriend, Jane Amadi, who had been residing at the property without consent.In proceedings at the Harare C…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 19:00hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter

Used condoms spark violent lover's quarrel

What began as a seemingly ordinary lovers' visit spiraled into a brutal assault when the discovery of several used condoms in a man's bedroom ignited suspicions of infidelity and triggered a violent attack.Sakhile Mpofu (22) and her brothe…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 16:56hrs | 1254 | by Staff reporter

Girl (13) dies in labour, 'lover', father jailed

A 13-year-old girl from Masvingo Rural, who was a member of the Johane Marange Apostolic sect, has died in childbirth and was buried without the police being notified, in a case that has sparked outrage over child marriages and unsafe birt…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 12:14hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter

Woman raped while lover watches

Two men reportedly took turns to rape an 18-year-old woman at Granville Cemetery on Saturday evening, while her boyfriend was forced to watch. In a separate incident at the same location later that night, another woman was similarly assaul…

Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:49hrs | 1153 | by Staff reporter

Woman granted protection order against abusive ex-lover

A local woman has been granted a protection order against her ex-boyfriend who has allegedly been harassing and abusing her following the end of their relationship.Ms Lexina Mabato approached the Harare Magistrates' Court seeking legal pro…

Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 18:30hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter

Lover bashed after break-up chat goes south

A "peaceful conversation" between former lovers took a horrifying turn when a Matopo man allegedly turned violent, brutally attacking his ex-girlfriend with a metal bar after a heated argument.Kelvin Ndlovu (32), from Chapo in Matopo, appe…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:03hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter

Woman pours acid on love rival

A 29-year-old woman from Fort Rixon, Matabeleland South, has admitted to assaulting her friend by pouring acid on her, after accusing her of having an affair with her husband, a court heard on Tuesday.Sithulisile Nyoni appeared before Bula…

Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 12:33hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter

Man jailed for stealing girlfriend's car to secure loans

A 23-year-old man, Abel Chitsvare, will spend the next two years behind bars after he was convicted of stealing and using his girlfriend's car as collateral to secure loans without her consent.Chitsvare appeared before the Zvishavane Magis…

Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:23hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter

Man calls lover's hubby to tell him he is dating his wife

A two-year secret love affair between an immigration officer and a police officer's wife has erupted into scandal after the jilted lover exposed the relationship to his girlfriend's husband - in a dramatic fallout over a laptop.Nhlanganisi…

Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 1089 | by Staff reporter

Son bashes mother's boyfriend

A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her son, whom she accuses of violent and controlling behaviour rooted in disapproval of her romantic relationship.Bridget Chigwedere appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court s…

Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:22hrs | 1422 | by Staff reporter

Woman accuses ex-lover of abuse

A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her ex-boyfriend, whom she accused of persistent physical abuse and harassment over allegations that she stole US$500 from him.Appearing before the court last Friday, Rufaro Mahach…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:09hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter

Brother assaults sister over boyfriend

A Harare woman has been granted a protection order against her brother after she accused him of assaulting and verbally abusing her over a dispute at their parents' home.Jacqueline Fofo approached the Harare Civil Court seeking legal prote…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:02hrs | 354 | by Staff reported

Chivayo introduced girlfriend to Mnangagwa, sparking curiosity

Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo recently made headlines after introducing his girlfriend, Lucy "Lulu" Muteke, to President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House, raising questions about the nature of his relationship with the Head of S…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 17:02hrs | 5509 | by Staff reporter

Man sets ex-wife's home on fire

A 50-year-old man from Mutare, Zvenyika Gomo, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for attempted murder and criminal damage after setting his ex-wife's home on fire in June 2024.On the night of 9 June 2024, Gomo broke into the house of…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:44hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter

Woman teams up with four men to kill boyfriend

Police in Plumtree have arrested five suspects in connection with the murder of Mxolisi Ncube, who was killed at Phezulu Bar in Mathendele Extension on February 27, 2025.According to witnesses, Ncube had an altercation with his girlfriend,…

Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 06:56hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Slain woman's family dumps body at boyfriend's house

In a shocking and dramatic protest, the relatives of a murdered woman, Ms. Anna Matambo, dumped her body at the residence of her boyfriend, who is accused of killing her, in Kwekwe's Mbizo suburb. The suspect, who allegedly axed Ms. Matamb…

Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:59hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter

Married teacher dies at girlfriend's place after sex

A 50-year-old married teacher from Mutimwi Secondary School tragically passed away at his alleged girlfriend's residence after engaging in sex.The deceased, identified as Nyasha Gambe, was pronounced dead upon arrival at Ndanga District Ho…

Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 18:00hrs | 2748 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe man rapes 13-year-old 'girlfriend'

A 24-YEAR-OLD man from Binga in Zimbabwe appeared in court for allegedly raping his 13-year-old "girlfriend."Shepherd Mudimba, of Gwatagwata Village, appeared before the Wange regional magistrate, Mr Lungile Dube facing a rape charge and w…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:54hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter

Man abandons family for secret lover

A Sakubva man has been accused of abandoning his wife and three children for a secret lover, leaving the family in emotional and financial distress. The situation came to light at the Mutare Civil Court where Olivia Mangwende sought US$150…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:51hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter

Tragic accident claims lives of NetOne engineer and 'lover'

The tragic deaths of two individuals after a NetOne vehicle was swept off Chilonga Bridge across the Runde River on Saturday have been confirmed by police. Contrary to earlier reports that both victims were NetOne employees, it has now bee…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 12:12hrs | 2757 | by Staff reporter

Sangoma brutally killed by ex-boyfriend

Tragedy struck Schoonplaas near Modder East in Springs, South Africa, when 35-year-old sangoma Mahlatse Makgwane was found murdered in her shack on Monday, October 14. The gruesome killing, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, has l…

Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:50hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter

Man rapes lover's mother

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of raping his girlfriend's elderly mother, who is 80 years old. The horrific incident was heard in the Rusape Magistrates Court, where the details of the c…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:38hrs | 2379 | by Staff reporter

Wife busts hubby as he buys double bed, fridge for his lover

A dramatic scene unfolded in Harare yesterday when Togarasei Matemera was caught red-handed by his wife, Ruth, while trying to leave a shop with a double bed and refrigerator he had purchased for his lover, Lindiwe Sibiya. The incident occ…

Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:55hrs | 1593 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF chicken project official defrauds Bulawayo residents

A Bulawayo man, Philton Madlala Mguni, 66, has been accused of defrauding unsuspecting residents under the guise of being a Zanu-PF organiser for a women's chicken project. Mguni appeared before Magistrate Enert Muzembe on Wednesday, …

Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter

Man steals US$900 from girlfriend

A Bulawayo man, Nqabutho Ncube, 34, was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing US$900 from his girlfriend, Nyasha Nyamasakura, 41. Ncube's theft and subsequent flight to South Africa drew attention, culminating in…

Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:15hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter

Jilted man kills lover's child

A JILTED Zengeza lover yesterday visited his girlfriend, strangled and slammed her two-year-old son against the wall leading to the infant's death.Simbarashe Ashton Machipisa, 32, decided to kill Truth Maphosa after he failed to locate the…

Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:57hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Man admits to stealing underwear to please wife

COURTROOMS are typically places of solemnity and seriousness, but every now and then, a spark of humour ignites, often unexpectedly.Such was the case when a man charged with breaking into a boutique and stealing items, including ladies' un…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 838 | by Staff reportrer

Woman kidnaps 'husband's 17-year-old lover'

A 23-YEAR-OLD woman from Sizinda suburb in Bulawayo allegedly ran berserk, robbed and kidnapped her husband's 17-year-old lover.Amanda Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing two charges of robbery and kid…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 850 | by Staff reportrer

Man stabs girlfriend for cheating

A 28-year-old man from Shurugwi, Cleo Nyakatera, has been arrested for stabbing his girlfriend multiple times following a dispute over alleged infidelity. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko reported that the incident o…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Man kills love rival that he found in bed with his girlfriend

Tawanda Machingura, a resident of North Lynne suburb in Bulawayo, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for murder by Bulawayo High Court Judge Justice Bongani Ndlovu. He fatally struck Mthokozisi Mhlanga with a broken beer bottle after…

Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 14:55hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter

Man kills cheating girlfriend

A man in Shamva, Kennedy Mwaliwanda (37), fatally assaulted his girlfriend, Steria Chaponda (27), after discovering her infidelity. The incident occurred following an altercation that took place after Mwaliwanda caught Chaponda being intim…

Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally stabs ex-girlfriend's boyfriend

A man from Mberengwa District in the Midlands Province has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally stabbing a rival suitor two years ago following a dispute over a woman who ended their relationship.Hardlife Mudzingwa of Duna Vill…

Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Woman sets hubby alight over infidelity

A 42-year-old woman from Maphisa, Matabeleland South province, accused of murdering her husband by dousing him with petrol and setting him ablaze during a dispute over infidelity, awaits her verdict this Friday.According to a local tabloid…

Published: 25 May 2024 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man catches ex-lover pants down, sets hut on fire

Following a heartbreak, a man from Kensington faced further distress when he discovered his former partner in bed with another man. Enraged, he set fire to the hut they were in before attacking the man with a machete.Mandlenkosi Mhlanga (4…

Published: 25 May 2024 at 12:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Girlfriend murdered 5 days before lobola negotiations

RESIDENTS of Bulawayo's Emakhandeni suburb are in shock following the alleged brutal killing on Monday night of Hillary Nothabo Ncube (26) by her boyfriend, Obvious Velani Sibanda, five days before lobola negotiations.Sibanda reportedly as…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Man found dead after allegedly attempting to burn ex-lover's home in Bulawayo

A 43-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb allegedly committed suicide after trying to burn his ex-lover's home.Thabo Dube was found dead in a bushy area in Upper Rangemore.Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the …

Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Man torches girlfriend's home, commits suicide

A 43-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo's Nkulumane suburb committed suicide after he tried to burn his ex-lover's home following a misunderstanding.Thabo Dube was found dead in a bushy area in Upper Rangemore. Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednic…

Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Man beats up cheat girlfriend and lover

SEETHING with anger an artisanal miner allegedly bashed his love rival before turning on his naked girlfriend and assaulted her with a rope after he allegedly caught them getting cozy on the bed.For the offence Blessing Nyatare (36) appear…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:47hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Teacher left dead, suspected lover critically injured at a school

As the country observes 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a female teacher at Chiriseri Secondary School lost her life at the brutal hands of her husband. The deceased, Ratidzai Mufari (43) reportedly endured abuse from he…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 14:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Man assaults girlfriend and her mother

In a shocking incident that has left a family in distress, a 26-year-old man from Filabusi, Mabuze Village, allegedly sneaked into his girlfriend's home, assaulted her and her mother, who had tried to intervene to save her daughter.The cou…

Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:51hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Woman assaults cop over lover

A Bulawayo-based policewoman has taken her husband's alleged lover to court for physically assaulting her and verbally abusing her by calling her a prostitute.The incident was revealed during proceedings at the Plumtree magistrates' court …

Published: 01 Oct 2023 at 07:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Woman connives with new lover to kill own baby

HOW rare is filicide, the death of a child at the hands of a parent?And what would drive a mother to kill her newborn? The killing of a child by its parent is not as rare as you might think.According to research a startling pattern of trau…

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Man breaks in school to see girlfriend

A 30 year-old sex starved Plumtree man was sent to jail for breaking into a school in a bid to see his girlfriend.Kudakwashe Munatsi was jailed two years by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware for unlawful entry.Nembaware conditionally su…

Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Girlfriend killer spends night with corpse in Nketa

POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 38-year-old man who allegedly struck his girlfriend to death with a golf club before spending the night with the body in his bedroom.The spine-chilling incident that has left residents shocked, occurred o…

Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Girlfriend pours boiling oil on lover's privates

IT is normal, occasionally, in any relationship that tempers flare and hurtful words are spoken.But what happens when you discover that your loved one is cheating on you?Wonder no more!Tofara Masendu (28) from Bulawayo was left groaning in…

Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Married Woman Killed By Lover

In a shocking turn of events, a Chiredzi man has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for the murder of his married lover. High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze delivered the verdict on Friday, marking the end of a trial …

Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 20:48hrs | 13 | by Erick Matotoba

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