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Woman accuses uncle of sexual abuse and witchcraft
In a deeply disturbing case of alleged sexual abuse and witchcraft, Margaret Muchuro, a 34-year-old disabled woman from Chimanimani, accused her uncle, Chrispen Muchuro, of demanding sexual favours as...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 09:01hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF women's league hounds school head
Zanu-PF Women's League members in Chirumhanzu Ward 10 recently led a community protest aimed at removing Tonias Mushayi, the head of Chengwena Secondary School, over allegations of misconduct, includi...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:44hrs | 117 | 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 | 215 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi survivors call for apology before it's too late
As Zimbabwe marks the anniversary of the Unity Accord on December 22, survivors of the Gukurahundi atrocities have renewed calls for justice, compensation, and recognition for the horrors they endured...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:16hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
The rise of online entertainment: How slots are becoming a global phenomenon
In recent years, online entertainment has undergone a significant transformation. One area experiencing explosive growth is online gaming, particularly online slots. This evolution has redefined how p...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 62 | by Staff Reporter
Cops beat up ZACC officials
Two police officers from Sakubva Police Station in Mutare have been arrested for allegedly assaulting investigators from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) during a bribery investigation....Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 10:14hrs | 1332 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Masvingo issues prohibition order to Roy Bhila
The Zanu-PF Masvingo Provincial Disciplinary Committee has issued a Prohibition Order against Member of Parliament Roy Bhila following serious allegations of misconduct. The order, dated December 12, ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Sexual harassment in Parliament of Zimbabwe
BUDIRIRO North legislator Susan Matsunga has called for a more robust fight against sexual harassment, emphasizing that the battle must begin within the very walls of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, where...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:42hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Man on the run for murder
Police in Matabeleland South province have launched a manhunt for Richard Moyo, a 20-year-old man from Makasani village in Nkayi, who is wanted in connection with the murder of his colleague at Oak 3 ...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:50hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
HCCL Management Urged to Respect Workers' Rights
Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) Chief Executive Officer William Gambiza has been urged to prioritize workers' rights as he takes on his role as the company's permanent CEO, a position he offici...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:51hrs | 570 | by Stephen Jakes
Merry Chiwenga-Mubayiwa: A spot-on definition of Gender-Based Violence
The physical pain that Merry is going through is not possible to share. However emotional torture is possible and empathize genuinely with Merry Chiwenga. She is going through a physical and mental to...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 13:45hrs | 386 | by Nomazulu Thata
Shattering stereotypes: It's time to address both sides of the GBV story
As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the focus on addressing violence against women becomes a central theme.This is not without reason.The...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 18:49hrs | 152 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man beats up mother, strips her naked for hating his wife
A 23-year-old man from Lower Gweru, Midlands Province, has been arrested for domestic violence after allegedly assaulting his mother with an iron rod in a drunken fit of rage.The incident occu...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 16:35hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
Man's body found floating in Mazowe River after row over sex worker
The body of a 25-year-old man was discovered floating in Mazowe River on Thursday, with initial police investigations suggesting that the young man was murdered following a dispute over a sex worker....Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:07hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Learner suffers brain damage after assault by classmates
A Grade 6 pupil from St Peters Primary School in Mazwi Village, on the outskirts of Bulawayo, has reportedly suffered brain damage after being assaulted by six of her classmates. The shocking incident...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:34hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Origins of the Gukurahundi philosophy
The philosophy of Gukurahundism, as articulated by George Mkwananzi in FIGHT or PERISH, is rooted in a complex web of ethnic fears, historical grievances, and political ambitions that shaped the traje...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 20:06hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Bosso striker hacks daughter's ex with machete
Former Highlanders FC and Railstars FC striker Njabulo "Tshiki" Ncube, celebrated for his goal-scoring prowess, is now making headlines off the pitch for the wrong reasons. Ncube appeared before Bulaw...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:33hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Farmer acquitted of assaulting widow
Charles Lee Saunders, a farmer from Macheke, was recently acquitted of assault charges after facing accusations from widow Maivepi Jiti, who claimed that he had assaulted her at Yardford Farm. The inc...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
The need for peace should never be a pretext for oppressing Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks about the need for peace and security as vital elements in Zimbabwe's economic transformation cannot be dismissed lightly.The President, speaking ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:20hrs | 269 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Vic Falls Town Clerk dismisses suspension as a campaign of 'appalling fabrications'
Victoria Falls City Council Town Clerk Ronnie Dube has dismissed his suspension over alleged corruption and abuse of office as a campaign of "appalling fabrications" orchestrated by long-standing riva...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 12:39hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Robber searches for cash in woman's privates
A Beitbridge woman testified this week about a horrifying ordeal during which an armed robber allegedly sexually assaulted her while searching for money during a robbery. The accused, Azion Kosiwe, is...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 06:54hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter
Village head jailed for killing subject
Clemence Chikazhi, a village head from Mhangura, has been sentenced to six years in prison after fatally attacking a 75-year-old man over a dispute concerning chickens. The court reduced his sentence ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe boosts border efficiency for festive season
Beitbridge Border Post, one of the busiest entry points into Zimbabwe, is preparing for a surge in traffic as authorities reactivate the Border Efficiency Management Systems (BEMS) in anticipation of ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:43hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Court grants protection order in high-profile domestic dispute
In a dramatic twist to a widely-followed domestic saga, a Bulawayo magistrate has granted a protection order to prominent businesswoman Ms. Pamela Mwapaura, the owner of Pamela Creations, against her ...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:41hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide after accusing wife of witchcraft and infidelity
A 41-year-old man from Burnside, Bulawayo, was found hanging in his garage on Sunday, following a heated altercation with his wife over allegations of infidelity.David Mujuru was discovered by...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 15:24hrs | 1284 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa applauds Matebeleland South
Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has lauded efforts in Matabeleland South to combat child marriages, highlighting the province's proactive ...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 09:08hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant children, marital rape victims have a right to abortion, High Court rules
A law denying access to legal abortion for children below the age of 18 and married women who are victims of marital rape is unconstitutional, the Harare High Court has declared in a landmark ruling....Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mystical Justice: How a Baboon Recovered $1,700 in Stolen Cash
A businessman from Bulawayo recently shared an astonishing tale of how he recovered $1,700 of his stolen money after consulting renowned traditional healer, Gogo Chihoro.The businessman, who h...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:47hrs | 2247 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Tshabangu says Mnangagwa, Chiwenga showed him love in 'my darkest hour'
Sengezo Tshabangu, Secretary General of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), recently revealed the unwavering support he received from both government leaders and Parliament during a serious illne...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:27hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
400 uniformed officers graduate in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff Administration, Major-General Emmanuel Matatu, has emphasized the need for loyalty, discipline, and dedication within the security sector to ensure effe...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:07hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe food aid looted under the cover of darkness
A new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has exposed widespread corruption and exploitation in the distribution of food aid across the country, with several instances of unfair practices doc...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:48hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers heighten patrols along South Africa-Zimbabwe border
The South African Defence Forces (SADF) have ramped up security measures along the Malaladrift area, which borders Zimbabwe, as part of a heightened effort to curb cross-border smuggling and prevent i...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:07hrs | 177 | 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
49% pass rate in 2024 Grade 7 exams
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has revealed that the national pass rate for the 2024 Grade Seven exams stands at 49.01%, marking a notable increase from last year's 45.57%. The resu...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:00hrs | 1261 | by Staff reporter
Man whips tied-up stepson with bicycle chain, attempts to kill him
A 53-year-old man and his 32-year-old wife from Juta village, Beitbridge, have been arrested on charges of torturing and attempting to kill the woman's 12-year-old son in a shocking case of child abus...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec grade 7 results are out
The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) has announced the release of the 2023 Grade 7 examination results, with students able to access their results on the Zimsec online portal starting tod...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 15:51hrs | 14102 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman seeks protection & eviction orders against husband
A prominent Bulawayo businesswoman, Pamela Mwapaura, has taken legal action against her husband, Kwame Mwemba, seeking a protection and eviction order following a series of incidents involving assault...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe Warriors' World Cup hopes
German coach Michael Nees believes the Zimbabwe Warriors can still revive their chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite a rocky start to the campaign. The team has faced managerial chan...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo man disarms armed robber during load shedding
A dramatic scene unfolded in Entumbane, Bulawayo, on Sunday night when a local resident disarmed a suspected armed robber who had fired a shot but missed his target while attempting to break into a ho...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:43hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ready to curb corruption, terrorism
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that his government has strengthened the fight against corruption through enactment of various bills.Speaking during the high-level structured dialog...Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 12:11hrs | 1824 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/ Simbarashe Sithole
Tsholotsho Gukurahundi victims demand apology
A survivor of the Gukurahundi massacres, Hlanganiso Sithole (76), from Sikhale line in Tsholotsho district, has shared the harrowing memories of the torture he endured at the hands of the Fifth Brigad...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 13:10hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Salesman arrested for US$38,000 fraud
A sales assistant from Bulawayo, Samuel Chifana, appeared before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi on Friday facing allegations of fraud amounting to over US$38,000. Chifana (31), who works at Hyperfee...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:17hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man arrested with rhino horn parts at Harare airport
A 34-year-old Chitungwiza man, Cuthbert Maoko, was arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport for attempting to smuggle five rhino horn pieces out of the country. The incident occurre...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:16hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs wife after divorce threat
A 35-year-old man from Mazowe, Lucky Fero, is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing his wife, Faith Manyasha (26), three times on the head and assaulting her with a burning log foll...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:15hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Former Lupane State University lecturer files US$100,000 defamation suit
A former senior lecturer at Lupane State University (LSU), Dr. Keith Phiri, has filed a US$100,000 defamation lawsuit against his former employer, claiming that an advertisement published by the unive...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:07hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa's 'philanthropic work' confirmation of her husband's abysmal failures to govern Zimbabwe?
Two days ago, Zimbabwe's First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Midlands State University (MSU).This ac...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:54hrs | 136 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Senzelweyinkosi Ngwenya: From rural perseverance to academic excellence
Every morning, long before the first light broke the horizon, a determined young girl from St Paul's Mission in Lupane District embarked on a grueling 12km journey to Amandlethu Secondary School. That...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:51hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Wife physically abuses hubby over food
A 45-year-old woman from Hwange has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after physically assaulting her husband during a dispute over food. The woman, who was not named, used kitchen utensils, inclu...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:53hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
Sibling rivalry turns deadly serious
A 40-year-old man from Gweru has been sentenced to four months in prison after threatening his brother with a knife and physically assaulting him in an altercation at their parents' home.The i...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 15:52hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter
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