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Chinamasa forced to abandon car, finish journey on foot
Zanu-PF Secretary for Finance Patrick Chinamasa was recently brought face-to-face with ordinary Zimbabweans' realities when he was forced to abandon his vehicle to finish a trip on foot after encounte...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:25hrs | 6384 | by Staff reporter
Malunga rebukes Zanu-PF leaders
Jenaguru Arts Centre founder and veteran musician Clive Malunga has once again rebuked Zanu-PF leaders for being corrupt while spreading propaganda that the country is in a mess because of sanctions....Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:40hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume sets record on niece's death
Jacob Ngarivhume, leader of the opposition Transform Zimbabwe has since apologized to Pararenyatwa Hospital after his allegations that their incompetence ...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 07:27hrs | 1652 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
US$600k Kwekwe heist an inside job, says police
The robbery which occurred at a service station in Kwekwe last month where nearly US$600 000 and over R63 400 was stolen, was an inside job involving a female employee who supplied information to her ...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:55hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Man kills ex-wife over a boyfriend
A 44-year-old man from Marondera has been arrested on murder charges after fatally attacking his ex-wife with a log after finding her with another man.Mashonaland East provincial deputy police...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:43hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Spirit medium wades into chieftainship row
THE Goromonzi chieftaincy wrangle has taken a new twist after a spirit medium in the area informed government that a new traditional leader should be installed before November.The spirit mediu...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:24hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Siqokoqela Mphoko granted $50 000 bail
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's son Siqokoqela, who is facing charges of allegedly raping his 12-year-old niece as well as escaping from lawful custody, has been released on $50 000 bail by...Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man (21) axes niece to death
POLICE in Kadoma have launched a manhunt for a 21-year-old man, who returned from a beer drinking spree, and killed his brother's daughter, accusing her family of casting bad omens on him.The ...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 19:36hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo seeks heroine status for Dupute
BULAWAYO Province has requested a national heroine status for Nellie Dupute who was laid to rest on Saturday at Lady Stanley Cemetery.A former death row inmate at Chikurubi Prison after she wa...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's son granted bail
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's son, Siqokoqela, has been granted $15 000 bail by the Bulawayo High Court after staying a week in remand prison for allegedly raping a minor.Judge Ma...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter
Online Ndebele lessons excite diaspora
AFRICAN parents, Zimbabweans in particular, living in the diaspora are having a hard time passing on their culture to their children through language as each generation passes.This is because ...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:41hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's son Siqokoqela charged with 3 counts of rape, escaping police
Siqokoqela Mphoko, the 44-year-old son of former vice president Phelekezela Mphoko was charged with three counts of rape during a court appearance in Bulawayo on Thursday.Mphoko, of Derby Road...Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 20:35hrs | 1519 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's son arrested on rape allegations
Zimbabwean ex-vice-president Phelekezela Mphoko's son Siqokoqela has been arrested on allegations of rape, but fled from Hillside Police Station in Bulawayo, saying he fears he would be killed. He is ...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 19:14hrs | 2372 | by Staff reporter
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | 1423 | by Matthew Mare
Chamisa wants to beat Mnangagwa hands down
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa has warned his charges against engaging in corruption, saying the vice was synonymous with "Zanu-PF councillors and legislators plagued by t...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 20:59hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visited Mutami at school?
A FORMER boyfriend of Susan Mutami and her school friends at Loreto High School in Silobela, Midlands, have validated claims that a man believed to be President Emmerson Mnangagwa she now accuses of r...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 08:42hrs | 5672 | by Staff reporter
The defence forces are a citizens force
Yesterday was an important day, a historic day, one penned in the history of the birth of our nation Zimbabwe by the sacrifices and toil of many men, women and children who paid the ultimate price to ...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | 63 | by Nelson Chamisa
Susan Mutami spills beans in tell-all sexual abuse scandal
A CONTROVERSIAL young Zimbabwean woman Susan Mutami, based in Australia, with high-level Zanu-PF and government links, has dropped a bombshell: she has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of raping a...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:57hrs | 9600 | by Staff reporter
Henrietta Rushwaya implicated in Mazowe gold fields plunder.
CONNECTED syndicates linked to Zimbabwe Miners' Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya (pictured) are plundering rich gold fields in Mazowe, a fresh report has revealed. Mazowe is locate...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:36hrs | 3920 | by Staff reporter
21-cattle loss: 8 family members on suicide watch
MALE and female members of a Nkayi family in Matabeleland North Province, who lost 21 cattle after dozing them with a deadly grain protectant, have been sleeping in the same room since the fatal accid...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:33hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Kareke heading back to court
CONVICTED child rapist Munyaradzi Kereke is heading back to court to hear his appeal against sentence and conviction at the Supreme Court.The former Bikita West Member of Parliament and advise...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:33hrs | 2866 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF activist jailed 12 years
NOTORIOUS Zanu-PF member and businessman, Mike Mhangura, has been sentenced to 12 years imprisonment for raping a Chinhoyi woman last December.He will, however, spend an effective nine years i...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:42hrs | 2678 | by Staff reporter
'Poverty is a choice'
SHE has set herself a target of being one of the biggest fish farmers in Matabeleland and Midlands region.Ms Patricia Tabengwa (67), a pensioner from Killarney suburb in Bulawayo believes that...Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:19hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes niece, jailed 17 years
A 46-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man who was left in the custody of his 12-year-old niece was sentenced to 17 years in jail after raping her.The uncle who cannot be named for ethical reasons will howeve...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 21:51hrs | 635 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF bigwigs, securocrats line children up for Youth league posts
FOLLOWING speculation that the late former president Robert Mugabe's son, Robert Jnr, is set to contest for a position in the highly influential Zany PF youth league, party heavyweights and service ch...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:42hrs | 2630 | by Staff reporter
Granny axed to death as family watches
RESIDENTS of Gwanda are in shock following the death of a 68-year-old woman who was killed by an axe wielding man who had a score to settle with the woman's daughter and grandson.The woman, Em...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:25hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
It's the economy, stupid!
Eons ago, in Bishop Lazi's village, there lived a pint-sized legend who was known far and wide.Everyone always surmised — and with good reason too — he had inherited the worst biological q...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:20hrs | 109 | by Bishop Lazarus
Passport 'official' faces fraud charges
A 23-year-old man, who was masquerading as an official from the passport office in Harare, appeared in court on Wednesday over duping a passport applicant of US$230 after claiming he could assist the ...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 05:55hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Black children subjected to racism in UK
Racism hurts children, in real and fundamental ways. It hurts not just their health, but their chances for a good, successful life.It destroys their confidence and it is mostly applied by teac...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:40hrs | 192 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Male legislators, marriage laws
ZIMBABWE on Tuesday joined the rest of the world in commemorating and celebrating International Women's Day.This is a day set aside worldwide to recognise and celebrate the social, economic, c...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 20:12hrs | 572 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Hopewell Chin'ono bail conditions removed
Award-winning Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin'ono who was arrested in for obstructing justice and contempt of court, after being accused of breaching his bail conditions by tweeting about the cour...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 11:56hrs | 1233 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prophet Freddy ruling on Friday
HARARE Regional Magistrate Gloria Takundwa has postponed to Friday her ruling in an application for discharge filed by preacher Tapiwa Freddy who is accused of a raping radio presenter.Freddy,...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:24hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's estranged wife to know her fate soon
THE fate of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife Marry is drawing closer after the state closed its case in a matter she is accused of forging the former military general's signature i...Published: 29 Jan 2022 at 14:35hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Chief in court over extortion
Chief Chikwaka yesterday appeared in court for allegedly attempting to extort US$15 000 from Goodness and Mercy Ministries leader Tapiwa Freddy, for him to conceal rape allegations against the clergym...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:34hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Ritual killings leave Zimbabweans reeling
TEARS run down Michael Benza's face as he recalls the recent deaths of his son Dylan and nephew's daughter, Melissa. They were both seven."I was away from home, and when I came back, there was...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:21hrs | 1045 | by Gamuchirai Masiyiwa/Linda Mujuru
Macabre spectacle as frail Mubaiwa is put on trial
PAIN is written all over her face as she makes her way up the staircase to the courtroom where her trial is being heard.The estranged wife of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:17hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Uncle jailed for raping niece
A 38-YEAR-OLD Shamva man will curse the day he failed to control his sexual appetite and ended up raping his 13-year-old niece in his bedroom.The man who cannot be named for ethical reasons wa...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 22:14hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Constable rapes niece
A constable stationed at Maboleni Police Station in Lower Gweru has been charged with rape after he allegedly sneaked into the blankets of a daughter to his sister who was under his care.The c...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 05:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Missing juvenile found dead
A 12-year old girl from Shamva who went missing on July 28 was found dead on a mountain last Thursday. The body of Alana Topo was ...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 17:30hrs | 5 | by Lloyd Rabaya/ Simbarashe Sithole
CIO boss entangled in BAT bribery scandal
A joint investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama and the University of Bath reveals British American Tobacco (BAT) was linked to a conspiracy to pay a bribe of between US$...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Ex-cop took out 16 policies on boyfriend
THE former police officer accused of murdering six of her relatives testified on Thursday that she had taken out 16 policies on her boyfriend amounting to more than R400 000. Nomia Rosemary Nd...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 19:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Old people's homes turn into poor families' dumping grounds
BANANA bread was served at a recent birthday party at Melfort Old People's home, where a group of residents mustered a raspy happy birthday tune.Just a week after arriving at the facility, Rod...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:23hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for shooting dead female Zupco bus conductor
A Harare man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a female Zupco bus conductor who was shot dead in the head. Police also recovered the gun believed to have been used to shoot the woman ...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Killer T performs at 'G40' party, detained at Airport
Musicians Jah Prayzah and Killer T were detained for more than four hours at RGM International Airport on Monday after performing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political archenemies in Cape Town,...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa spooked by spectre of youth revolution'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba last week accused award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono (HC), who is also a stern critic of the government of sour grapes after his bid...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Disgruntled South African returnee torches 'in-law's residence
A Mwenezi family in Mukweva village under Chief Negari lost all its belongings to fire after an enraged South African based man allegedly torched their houses over failure to reconcile with his former...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 19:14hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Cruel aunty nabbed
A SUSPECTED Glendale based cruel aunty who went viral on social media for assaulting her five year-old niece has been arrested.Maria Mugwali (40) was arrested and dragged to Concession m...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 19:16hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Shrine death: Cops hunt for girl's grave
The death of a married 14-year-old Johanne Marange Apostolic Church girl during childbirth at the church's shrine in Marange, and the location of her grave, are now subjects of a police investigation ...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-First Lady Banana buried
THE late former First Lady Mrs Janet Madade Banana was buried yesterday besides her husband, the late Reverend Canaan Banana, at the family homestead in Bembe, uMzinyathi, in Matabeleland South. It wa...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Kereke set for release from prison
Former Bikita West MP and businessman Munyaradzi Kereke is set for release from prison after he was granted Z$500,000 bail by the Supreme Court pending appeal against conviction and 14-year prison sen...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 20:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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