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'We have learned GNU lessons' insist Chamisa - yet participating in flawed elections for umpteenth time!
It is bad enough that we should find ourselves ruled by corrupt, incompetent and murderous thugs whose only priority is to secure absolute power and retain it at all cost. Of course, they know that in...Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 07:30hrs | 1384 | by Wilbert Mukori
Sikhala says his detation is based on lies
INCARCERATED Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala yesterday said he has been detained for months based on a pack of lies.Sikhala made the comments when he appeared before Harare magistrat...Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 06:59hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ex-wife's foreign trial bid flops
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa may have lost the battle to have her case of allegedly trying to kill her ex-husband tried in South Africa.It emerged that Z...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 19:58hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Tenant kills landlord for evicting him
A Bulawayo man (34) allegedly killed his landlord for evicting him from his house.Admire Mnkandla went on the run after his landlord, Mgcini Sibanda (44), was found dead on a toilet seat....Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean family in mourning as teenage son stabbed to death at Leeds house party
A murder probe has been launched after a 17-year-old boy, identified as Trust Junior Jordan Gangata, was stabbed to death in Leeds.Police were called to a house in Salisbury Grove, Armley at 2...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 11:52hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in desperate need of national leaders not Mafia bosses and gang leaders!
It was the most heartbreaking sight - as images of a collapsed primary school in my home city of Kwekwe made the rounds across the country. In fact, the stab to my heart was made more excrucia...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:17hrs | 258 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa implores parents to administer corporal punishment
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has implored parents and guardians to administer corporal punishment to discipline their children and challenged churches and other social institutions to join in the fight against...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:37hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
'Mary pulled out Chiwenga's medical tubes'
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Mary Mubaiwa, allegedly pulled out medical tubes that were inserted on her former husband's chest which left him bleeding profusely.This e...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:30hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala has case to answer, court rules
HARARE regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa has today ruled that CCC deputy national chairperson Job Sikhala has a case to answer on charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice wher...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 17:57hrs | 1457 | by Staff reporter
Woman found dead in church
The body of a 34-year-old woman believed to have been assaulted and strangled was last Wednesday found in a prayer room at a church in Beitbridge.Investigations revealed that the woman had gon...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 17:56hrs | 1617 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe never accounted billions to build Blue Roof, talents he received and wasted; instead blamed British for everything
Let me say from the on-set that white colonial exploitation of Africa has a lot to answer for why the continent is in the economic and political mess it is today. But this is not say the whites are so...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 14:11hrs | 739 | by Wilbert Mukori
Corporal punishment permissible in Zimbabwe, rules High Court
A HIGH Court judge yesterday ruled that corporal punishment is permissible and cannot be classified as assault and a criminal offence if the intent to discipline is proven.Justice Munamato Mut...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter
Man in court over DJ's murder
A HARARE man appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi yesterday facing murder charges after he allegedly fatally stabbed a disk jockey (DJ) who was performing at his ex-wife's house.Ediso San...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:38hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean serial killer slapped with eight life sentences
Zimbabwean national Themba Prince Willard Dube was found guilty of the kidnapping and murder of seven women in Seshego, Lebowakgomo and Mankweng.Dube, who is orIginally from Gwanda Mpaya villa...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:57hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Supporting someone merely because he can remove Mnangagwa is dangerous for Zimbabwe!
Change for the sake of change is the most dangerous thing!Have we ever wondered why there are some people who appear unable to sustain a relationship - who appear perennially divorcing!...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 16:50hrs | 907 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man kills friend over snooker tokens
Police are hunting for a murder suspect Learnmore Dzuda (32) who allegedly murdered his friend in a snooker dispute in Shamva on Saturday.It is alleged Dzuda stabbed Gilbert Chibanda (23) in t...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 14:13hrs | 853 | by Tarisai Mudahondo and Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe-born alleged serial killer says SA cops planted evidence, forced confession
Alleged serial killer Prince Willard Themba Dube told the Limpopo High Court that the contents of his two confession statements were "a mixture of lies and the truth".The statements – one ta...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:54hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
Matopo mine dispute sucks in Bulawayo's top cop, Zanu-PF
A common assault report filed at a police station in Bulawayo has triggered an official complaint against the province's top cop, and left Zanu-PF facing accusations of the attempted abduction of one ...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:18hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Man slaps rival to death over beer
A 24-year-old man from Gwanda in Matabeleland South has been arrested for fatally slapping an older man following an altercation during beer drinking.Culture Nare slapped Thandazani Moyo (49) ...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:12hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Mine dispute sucks in top cop, Zanu PF
A common assault report filed at a police station in Bulawayo has triggered an official complaint against the province’s top cop, and left Zanu PF facing accusations of the attempted abduction of on...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 21:05hrs | 759 | by Staff Reporter
Spirit medium vs police: A clash of beliefs at Wenimbi Dam
WHERE do we draw the line between reality and belief?Who do you believe, a mouthpiece of the unseen or an account of an elite trained squad whose experience tells a story of service?Th...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 06:37hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
Bullying leads to suicide
AGONY, grief, pain, anguish, sadness and anger aptly describe how the Saudan family in Bulawayo is feeling following the death of their 15-year-old son Jayden who committed suicide after complaining o...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
'Judiciary, security agents top in rights violations'
ZIMBABWE has recorded 2 683 cases of human rights violations against human rights defenders, mainly perpetrated by State security agents and the Judiciary, human rights organisations have said....Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:23hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Running cop discovers attempted murder victim
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) cop based in Mazowe allegedly found an unidentified man lying unconscious with a deep cut on the head while he was on his morning road run on Monday.The police...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 20:00hrs | 1266 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Man axes ex-wife, kills self
In a bizarre incident, a Chiweshe man allegedly axed his ex-wife to death in a domestic dispute before hanging himself on Monday.The now deceased Brighton Justice (28) of Madombwe village in t...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 17:11hrs | 865 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans to be consulted on death penalty
Zimbabwe is set to conduct wide consultations aimed at gauging citizen views that would feed into proposed policy reforms around the death penalty.The country maintains the death penalty in it...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 08:14hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa accuses 'assassination target' Coltart of glory seeking
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) Senator David Coltart says he fears for life following an alleged assassination attempt.According to Coltart, his motor mechanic discovered that the front l...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:33hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally 'defies' mining ban
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's ally Pedzisai Scott Sakupwanya, who owns Better Brands, is reportedly engaged in secret mining at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland province, despite closure of the...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:31hrs | 2650 | by Staff reporter
Murder suspects on the run
THREE men are on the run after they allegedly teamed up and beat up a man to death for stealing from a shop.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Loveness Mangena confir...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 15:00hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
No arrests on AKA murder yet
Still no arrests in AKA murder investigation but ‘there is progress' says South Africa police minister, Bheki CelePolice Minister Cele, says significant progress has been made into the murde...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:11hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
30-year-old loses toes, dies in mine dispute
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for yet to be identified assailants from Happy Valley Mine area in Hope Fountain who allegedly killed a 30-year-old man last week leaving him with missing to...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:20hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
8 Zimbabweans on Interpol Red Notice
EIGHT Zimbabweans, including a Makonde woman wanted for kidnapping three minors in separate incidents, have been placed on the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol)'s most wanted list....Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:18hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter
Patient kills inmate at Ingutsheni Central Hospital
POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a case of murder by a pschiatric patient which happened at Ingutsheni psychiatric hospital yesterday In a tweet, the police confirmed the case. "A ...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 16:58hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Mubobobo dream stokes gruesome murder rage
IN a shockingly bizarre development, a man from Chiredzi in Masvingo province was a fortnight ago gruesomely murdered and his head crushed with an axe handle by a fellow villager who had sensationally...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 18:25hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala trial: Third witness testifies
THE third witness in the trial of Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala (CCC), Detective Assistant Inspector Hardwick Maziti was yesterday grilled by defence lawyers Harrison Nkomo and Jeremiah Bhamu ov...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:26hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter
'Certain people who brought their culture to Bulawayo have turned our street into a Mbare'
Fifth Avenue in Bulawayo has become a hub of illegal activities and city fathers have vowed to continue with their operation to rid the area of illegal traders.This comes after clashes between...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 20:35hrs | 1385 | by Staff reporter
Brothers attempt to kill sister over witchcraft allegations
A 36-YEAR OLD Dotito woman is battling for life at Karanda hospital after she was allegedly bashed by her two brothers who accused her of bewitching them....Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 10:41hrs | 1092 | by Simbarashe Sithole
BCC municipal police granted bail
NINE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) municipal police officers who allegedly fired at vendors with rubber bullets during an operation to clear 5th Avenue of illegal activities have been released on $50 00...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 05:45hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Man murders friend over US$6
A DZIVARASEKWA man has been arraigned before the courts facing murder charges after he killed a man who owed him US$6.The accused, Gift Jamu (46) was today remanded in custody to March 16 by H...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 19:28hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ex-wife trial: New details emerge
NEW details have emerged in the attempted murder trial of Marry Mubaiwa, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife.As trial commenced yesterday, one of the witnesses, Warren Sibanda...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:43hrs | 1179 | by Phillip Anjorin
Chiwenga ex-wife's attempted murder trial opens
MARRY Mubaiwa diverted the entourage that accompanied Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to seek medical attention in South Africa to a hotel instead of going straight to hospital upon their arrival,...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:36hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Miners4ED invade gold mine
A GROUP of illegal miners operating under the Zanu-PF-linked Miners 4ED, which includes police officers and ruling party officials, have invaded Ascot Gold Mine in Norton despite the fact that it was ...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 15:52hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Unsettled Chamisa spies on all Matabeles in the CCC top leadership
Many people in Zimbabwe were shocked when news filtered that Nelson Chamisa recently acquired intelligence gathering equipment and busy spying on top CCC leaders more than his purpoted ZANUPF rivals. ...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 14:41hrs | 919 | by Israel Dube
CCC activists who 'threatened to kill' Mwonzora summoned to court
FOUR Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activists who allegedly threatened to kill MDC Alliance leader, Douglas Mwonzora have been summoned to court.Provincial Magistrate, Langton Ndokera ha...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:24hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Man strikes granny (68) to death
A 28-YEAR-OLD Kezi man is on the run after fatally striking his 68-year-old grandmother with a log following a dispute over an undisclosed issue.Matabeleland South provincial police spokespers...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 21:13hrs | 1049 | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for 16-year-old murder suspect
Bulawayo police are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly killed a 51-year-old man after they had a heated argument on February 5 in Iminyela suburb in Bulaw...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:12hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Man killed in fight over girlfriend
POLICE in the Midlands Province have launched a manhunt for a Shurugwi man who allegedly teamed up with a girlfriend and fatally stabbed a 32-year-old rival suitor after they clashed at the girl...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:12hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Muvevi cleared of 6 murder charges, but 4 remain
MULTIPLE murder suspect Jaison Muvevi, who was being investigated for killing up to 10 people, has been cleared of six charges following ballistic tests.Muvevi hogged the limelight in January ...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:10hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's tragedy is being led by a coward!
Over the past few days, I was in the breath-taking mountain city of Mutare - attending a dear cousin's funeral.During this visit to this captivating and awe-inspiring place - besides the immer...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 18:11hrs | 827 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Woman, boyfriend bolt after killing woman's other lover
POLICE in Gweru, Midlands province have launched a manhunt for a woman and her unidentified lover who are on the run after allegedly killing the woman's other suspected lover.According to Midl...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:06hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
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