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Police arrest suspected cattle rustlers at Bulawayo abattoir
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three individuals in connection with a suspected stock theft case at an abattoir in Belmont, Bulawayo. The suspects were apprehended on December 17, 202...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:43hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Rains rekindle hope
The recent downgraded Cyclone Chido has brought much-needed relief to farmers in Zimbabwe's southern regions, rejuvenating crops, pastures, and water sources that had been under severe stress due to t...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:46hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Abafundi balala endleleni yesikolo ngokudinwa ngoba befunda khatshana
Izakhamizi ze Bafazi village eMzingwane zicela ukuphathiswa ukuqedisa ukwakhiwa kwesikolo se Thokozani Primary esasungulwa ngomnyaka ophelileyo.Okwamanje isikolo lesi silendlu yokufundela eyod...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 15:22hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda magistrate bribery case to be decided in January
Harare regional magistrate Mr. Farai Gwitima will deliver his ruling on the bribery case involving Gwanda magistrate Talent Phiri on January 6, after the defence closed its case on Friday. Phiri, 35, ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1354 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council cuts water supplies to schools
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has intensified its debt recovery efforts, cutting off water supplies to 59 schools in a bid to recover outstanding payments. This bold move comes as the local authorit...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:14hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland projects have remained stagnant for years
Nkulumane Member of Parliament, Desire Moyo, has made a passionate plea to Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube to allocate funding for critical infrastructure...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:43hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter
Tinoda Machakaire's power in Zanu-PF shaken
ZANU-PF's national secretary for youth affairs, Tinoda Machakaire, is facing a significant challenge to his political clout after party secretary-general Obert Mpofu publicly reprimanded him for unila...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:39hrs | 1585 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu hints that Machakaire acted undemocratically
Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration, Obert Mpofu, has raised significant concerns regarding the recent reshuffle within the Youth League National Executive Council, describing the move as unilateral ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 14:53hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs plunge into war
The Zanu-PF youth league is in turmoil following a leadership reshuffle announced on Monday by the party's national secretary for youth affairs, Tinoda Machakaire. The move has resulted in a bitter cl...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:58hrs | 2127 | by Staff reporter
Kombi crew kidnaps woman over cellphone
A Bulawayo kombi crew has been sentenced to nine months in jail for kidnapping a 23-year-old woman after accusing her of stealing a mobile phone. Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu (35) and Proud Mpofu (24) appeare...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
As the curtain comes down
Zimbabwe is a sun-drenched country in Southern Africa, some fifteen to twenty degrees South of the Equator. It's Central Plateau and Eastern Highlands are high, full of botanical flowers, trees, rocks...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:46hrs | 297 | by Leonard Koni
Latest on alleged ZANU PF meddling in Namibia elections
Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has strongly denied allegations of interference by Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF in the country's recent elections, calling the accusations a baseless conspiracy aimed at undermini...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1203 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zanu-PF Youth League reshuffle sparks tensions, put on hold
Zanu-PF's National Secretary for Youth Affairs, Tino Machakaire, announced a major reshuffle of the Youth League National Executive to align the structure with the 2030 national agenda. However, the m...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 16:44hrs | 831 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe and Mpofu to spend Xmas in jail?
Businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu are now pursuing bail pending trial after High Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda dismissed their application for referral to the Constitutional Court. Witho...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 12:54hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa throws councillors under the bus
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa yesterday condemned Harare councillors for abandoning their duties once elected, as he appeared before the commission of inquiry inv...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:06hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells Harare Commission of Inquiry to summon Mnangagwa
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has called for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to appear before the Commission of Inquiry amid allegations linking his name to corruption ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 19:02hrs | 2794 | by Staff reporter
Two pose as passengers, rob driver
Two men, Bulisani Moyo (18) from Exchange Village in Inyathi and Ocean Mpofu (20), of no fixed abode, were arraigned before the Bulawayo Magistrates' Court on Friday, facing charges of robbery after a...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:49hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Former Bosso players honour departed colleagues
Former Highlanders players gathered at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo on Saturday to honor their departed teammates in a solemn yet celebratory commemoration. The gathering, which has become an ann...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's body expected this week from India
The body of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away in India last Friday at the age of 84, is being repatriated this week, with arrangements coordinated by Zimbabwean and Indian auth...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo rescues ailing gukurahundi cover-up editor
BUSINESSMAN Mr Wicknell Chivayo has donated US$15 000 to help assist in the medical needs of veteran journalist and former Chronicle Editor, Geoff Nyarota.Nyarota is arguably known for exposin...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:56hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda Pirates ready to play with the big boys next year
In just nine months since their formation, Gwanda Pirates are on the brink of a historic achievement. The ZIFA Matabeleland South Division Two team is one victory away from clinching the championship ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:50hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
Tributes pour in for hero Mphoko
Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of former Vice President and decorated liberation war hero, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, who died in India on Friday at the age of 84.The late national hero, rem...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:48hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF says too hot for Maimane, Khama, Brenthurst Foundation
Judge slams Chimombe, Mpofu for Chivayo 'slander'The High Court has dismissed an application by businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu to refer their fraud case to the Constitutional Court, des...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:01hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo sinks business partners
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has intensified his legal feud with former business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, both of whom are embroiled in a fraud scandal over a dubious US$7...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:34hrs | 12069 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses bid to block sale of trust property
A Harare woman, Ms. Tariro Lebogang Mutenda, has lost her legal battle to prevent businessman Mr. Upenyu Mashangwa from selling a Borrowdale Brooke property to settle a debt of over US$1.6 million....Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe's request refused
High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has dismissed an application by businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe to refer their fraud case to the Constitutional Court. The ruling, handed down on Thu...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 17:12hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter
BCC rehabilitates boreholes to ease water challenges
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has rehabilitated 111 boreholes since March 2024 as part of its efforts to address the city's ongoing water challenges, with support from various non-governmental organ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:55hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Axe-wielding ZANU PF Bulawayo Councillor Josiah Mutangi faces Jail over murder threats
ZANU PF Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi stands at the center of a sensational legal storm after defying multiple court orders to vacate Rosebank Farm Number 10 in Umguza. The embattled Councillor is ...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 14:24hrs | 481 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Kombi crew in court for kidnapping woman
A kombi crew from Bulawayo, accused of kidnapping and assaulting a 23-year-old woman over an alleged cellphone theft, appeared before the regional magistrate's court yesterday.Ntandoyenkosi Nd...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:51hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
BCC to relocate Ngozi Mine
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to relocate the Richmond landfill, commonly known as "Ngozi Mine," to address growing pollution concerns raised by residents. The council also plans to par...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:19hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Wedding Night Drama Groom, in-laws sentenced for assaulting secret lover
A man whose wife eloped with her secret lover on their wedding night has been convicted along with his in-laws for assaulting the bride's secret lover. The groom, Mbongeni Moyo, and his in-laws - Alle...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:05hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
4 wanted for murder
Police have intensified efforts to apprehend four men accused of brutally attacking and killing Makhosezwe Mpofu at Hozi Business Centre in Silobela, Midlands, earlier this year.According to M...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council implicated in cattle looting scandal
The Harare City Council has been embroiled in a cattle looting scandal, with allegations surfacing that approximately 100 cattle are being illicitly removed from the city's paddocks each month....Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa orders arrest of culprits
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed deep concern over the increasing corruption within local councils across Zimbabwe, calling for the arrest and prosecution of all officials involved in graft....Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:15hrs | 2204 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, Brenthurst crew same WhatsApp group?
Some political analysts are asking why some individuals are complaining about Zanu-PF interference in regional elections but look the other way when The Brenthurst crew interferes and influences elect...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 14:32hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Malema beefs up Phala Phala legal team
EFF leader Julius Malema will pick a fresh battle with President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Constitutional Court this week over the Phala Phala case without his long-time allies, Floyd Shivambu and Adv Da...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 14:07hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Delma Lupepe faces eviction by Obert Mpofu
Once a flamboyant businessman in Bulawayo, Delma Lupepe is now embroiled in a legal battle after allegedly refusing to vacate a rented residential property in Burnside despite owing US$20,000 in unpai...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 13:12hrs | 2840 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe achieves record wheat harvest
Zimbabwe has achieved a record-breaking wheat harvest of over 560,000 tonnes for the 2024 season, surpassing last year's production of 467,905 tonnes. This marks the second consecutive year the countr...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:59hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tobacco sector showing signs of robust recovery
Zimbabwe's tobacco sector is showing signs of a robust recovery, with an 8% increase in registered growers for the 2024/2025 summer cropping season. As of November 15, 2024, 120,983 farmers have regis...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:55hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo duo in court over robbery charges
Two men from Bulawayo's Tshabalala suburb, Spencer Bongani Dzitiro (33) and Malvin Mpofu (23), appeared before the Bulawayo Regional Magistrate's Court facing robbery charges.The pair allegedl...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Matsika's bid for Croco Motors hits final legal roadblock
Businessman Farai Matsika's prolonged legal battle to claim shareholding in Croco Motors has reached a conclusive end, with the High Court striking his latest case off the roll. This marks the latest ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:46hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
BCC in ambitious 2034 housing plan
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed an ambitious plan to construct 500,000 housing units by 2034 as part of a broader 15-year master plan aimed at addressing the city's severe housing backlog...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Machingura appointed to head the Presidential & National Scholarships Department
Former Acting Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Raymore Machingura, has been appointed to head the Presidenti...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1093 | by Staff reporter
Boy's corpse found with missing parts
Police in Mvuma, Midlands Province, are investigating the discovery of a 14-year-old boy's body, which was found with missing body parts in what is suspected to be a ritual murder.Midlands pro...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo steps in to aid Simon 'Pashoma' Ncube with $20,000 small donation
Prominent Zimbabwean tenderprenuer Wicknel Chivayo has pledged a life-changing donation to former ZBC Radio DJ Simon "Pashoma" Ncube, who has been living in destitute conditions. In a heartfelt ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 19:56hrs | 1526 | by Staff reporter
BCC defends midnight vehicle impoundment operations amid backlash
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is standing firm on its decision to tow away illegally parked vehicles, despite public criticism. Last week, the council impounded 36 vehicles during midnight operation...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:43hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga faction attacks Mnangagwa allies?
Tensions within Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party are reaching a boiling point as Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's military-backed faction takes a hard stance against President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:02hrs | 4843 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses electoral interference reports
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dismissed as malicious recent media reports suggesting it played a role in influencing electoral outcomes in South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana.In his weekly c...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
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