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Zimbabwe to boost mobile connectivity in border regions
The Government is implementing measures to enhance mobile communication in border areas where many residents rely on foreign service providers, according to the Minister of Information Communication T...Published: 21 hrs ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
Double-storey house illuminates rural Matebeleland village
In a landscape dominated by traditional mud huts, a remarkable double-storey house in Jutshume Village, located in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province, has captured the imagination of local...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:13hrs | 1645 | by Staff reporter
Wife basher jailed
A 32-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man who assaulted his wife before burning her clothes in a domestic dispute has been convicted.Zyeenzi Mudenda appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware on Th...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 14:09hrs | 591 | by Simbarashe Sithole In Plumtree
Man bashes wife over firewood
Violence cost a Plumtree-based man who assaulted his wife with an electric cable over a firewood dispute.Godknows Ndlovu was sentenced to four months in prison by Plumtree magistrate Joshua Ne...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:19hrs | 402 | by Simbarashe Sithole
7 top rogue cops arrested, dragged to court
Seven high-ranking detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police's homicide unit in Bulawayo have been charged with theft, criminal abuse of office, and obstruction of justice following their alleged i...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:38hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
Man orders girlfriend to abort unwanted pregnancy
A 33-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is regretting impregnating his girlfriend.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 586 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Matebeleland South sees 18% drop in crime rate
Matebeleland South Province has seen an 18 percent decrease in crime levels from January to September this year compared to the same period last year, according to recent police statistics. A total of...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:46hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's dumbest criminals arrested
In a crime that could easily top the list of Zimbabwe's "Dumbest Criminals," three Bulawayo men have been convicted for stealing 2,900 litres of diesel from Econet Wireless base stations and then sett...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 2963 | by Staff reporter
Man in trouble for stealing four donkeys
A 40-year-old man from Madlambudzi village in Plumtree has appeared in court for the theft of donkeys.Plumtree Magistrate Joshua Nembaware remanded Alliance Sibanda to October 24 on US$50 bail...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:29hrs | 238 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean woman sentenced to 4 years for illegal possession of elephant tusk
A Zimbabwean woman has been sentenced to four years in jail and fined P20,000 for illegal possession of an elephant tusk in Botswana.Nokuthula Sithembile Khumalo (37) of Plumtree, Matabeleland...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 12:54hrs | 1094 | by Stephen Jakes
Traditional healer kidnaps minor
A self-proclaimed traditional healer in Plumtree Sikhathele Dube (51) is in trouble after she allegedly kidnapped a sick 17-year-old girl before demanding...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 16:27hrs | 865 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Man bashed over gambling
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Mphoengs in Matebeleland South was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday after he assaulted his neighbour over a gambling prize.Philani Maphosa was remanded i...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:59hrs | 708 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe police overrated?
In what is being called the largest cash heist in Zimbabwe's history, seven armed robbers executed a lightning-fast robbery at Ecobank, located at the corner of Fife Street and 9th Avenue in Bulawayo....Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
US$4.4 million Ecobank heist shocks Zimbabwe
In what is believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwean history, seven armed robbers made off with a staggering US$4.4 million in cash from Ecobank's Bulawayo branch at the Parkade Centre on Th...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 2113 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for armed robbery
A self-proclaimed prophet from Masendu Village, Matabeleland South, has been sentenced to six months in prison for robbing a man at knifepoint. Mpindeni Ncube (44), once revered in his community as a ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:13hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling racket busted at Plumtree border
Police at the Plumtree Border Post successfully foiled a smuggling operation, intercepting three South African-registered vehicles carrying contraband worth over R600,000. The goods, which included gr...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:26hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree council suspends ambulance services due to breakdown
Residents of Plumtree and the general public are being urged to make alternative arrangements for medical emergencies, following the announcement that the town's council ambulance is currently out of ...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 13:21hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
78-year-old woman sexually abused and murdered in Zimbabwe
Police have appealed for information that could assist in the arrest of suspects after a 78-year-old woman was found dead in Chegutu with signs of sexual abuse on her body.In a statement, poli...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 13:57hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
Man kills friend over stolen phone
A Plumtree man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his friend to death following a dispute over a missing cell phone. The incident occurred on September 24, 2024, at Masendu Business Centre in Ma...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:09hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean children stuck in Botswana reunited with parents
The 14 Zimbabwean children intercepted by Botswana authorities while traveling to South Africa without proper travel documents have been reunited with their parents. The children, who are school-aged ...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:29hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$7 259, R10 000 blows it on cleansing ritual
A 51-year-old Bulawayo man, Bongani Matshazi, has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of stealing US$7,259 and R10,000 from his employer to pay for a spiritual cleansing ritua...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 15:22hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Mast*rbation lands teacher in trouble
A 55-YEAR-OLD primary school teacher in Plumtree is in deep trouble after he indecently insulted a grade seven pupil in a storeroom.Allen Sibotshwa was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts y...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 17:01hrs | 2338 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Furore over arrests, deportation of Zimbabweans from South Africa
Migrant rights organizations in South Africa have strongly condemned recent immigration raids that predominantly targeted Zimbabwean nationals. The sweeping operations, conducted across central busine...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 1050 | by Staff reporter
Man assaulted over beer sips
A 20-year-old man from Mhlotshana Village in Mangwe district, Matabeleland South, has been remanded in custody after allegedly assaulting a drinking companion in a dispute over beer.Khulumani ...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:20hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Onias Ndebele dies
Onias Ndebele, the founder of Integrated Digital Security Solutions (IDSS) and a board member of Zimpost, has passed away at the age of 52.Ndebele played a pivotal role in shaping Zimbabwe's c...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 14:49hrs | 1264 | by Staff reporter
Witch hunters sent to prison
Four self-proclaimed witch hunters are in trouble after they trespassed into a Plumtree resident's yard and accused his wife of being a witchMongameli Ncube (26), Prosper Maphosa (45), Jer...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 14:08hrs | 537 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Dembare off to Francistown
Zimbabwe's representatives in the CAF Confederation Cup, Dynamos, are considering setting up a temporary camp in Botswana for the next 10 days as they prepare for their crucial second-round encounters...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:03hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube gets community service at President's Office
Failure to control temper by Mthuli Ncube landed him in deep trouble after he assaulted his brother's wife.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts today where the 24-year-old N...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:17hrs | 4985 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager rapes 85-year-old granny
Villagers in Madlambuzi pounced heavily on a 19-year-old boy who raped an 85-year-old grandmother during the night.Lebuhang Sibanda was arrested by an angry mob who tracked his footprints afte...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1322 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vendor arrested for killing neighbour's donkey for eating his biscuits
A 36-YEAR-OLD Plumtree vendor who allegedly killed his neighbour's donkey after it ate his vegetables, biscuits and jiggies has been arrested.Simolo Ncube appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nem...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 876 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimta housing scheme for Matebeleland teachers
Forty-one teachers from the Matebeleland region are set to benefit from a new housing scheme launched by the Zimbabwe Teachers' Association (Zimta) as part of its non-monetary incentives for members....Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:10hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Bulilima villagers flee homes in fear of elephant attacks
In Bulilima, Matabeleland South, villagers are fleeing their homes due to a surge of elephant invasions driven by drought conditions. The elephants, migrating from Botswana, have been seeking food and...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:53hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
15 Zimbabweans who died in SA bus accident named
Zimbabwe's embassy in South Africa has released the names of 14 out of the 15 Zimbabweans who lost their lives in two separate accidents involving Mzansi Express and Tamuka cross-border buses. One vic...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:20hrs | 1711 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prepares for migrant influx from South Africa
The government is preparing to receive thousands of Zimbabweans living illegally in South Africa, who are expected to be deported from the neighboring country.South Africa has ramped up deport...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:04hrs | 4750 | by Staff reporter
Mass deportation of Zimbabweans from SA expected
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for a large-scale deportation of its nationals from South Africa, with plans already in place to ensure their smooth reintegration. Public Service Deput...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Senior Magistrate overturns with government vehicle
Plumtree regional magistrate Lungile Ncube yesterday had an accident with the government vehicle at the 7 kilometer peg along Plumtree - Bulawayo highway....Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 06:57hrs | 2252 | by Paul Ndou
Bulawayo man jailed 20 years for raping job seeker
A 26-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been sentenced to 20 years in jail after being convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl who was looking for employment, three times.The man was arraigned bef...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Chief Kandana dies at 72
Chief Kandana of Bulilima District, Matabeleland South Province, has passed away at the age of 72 after a brief illness at Plumtree District Hospital. Born Michael Magutshwa, he had been a traditional...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:26hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Suspected stocktheives denied freedom again
Three suspected cattle thieves who allegedly stole 18 cattle from grazing lands in Plumtree were denied freedom again yesterday after they had applied for discharge at the close of the state case....Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:08hrs | 138 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Lawyer in trouble for prospecting for gold
Bulawayo-based lawyer Dumisani Dube (36) and his accomplice Dakar Mohammad are in soup after they were arrested for allegedly prospecting for gold without a license.The duo appeared before Plu...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:05hrs | 1407 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Top Zanu-PF official robbed
Three men have been charged with robbery after allegedly attacking Zanu-PF's Bulilima district coordinating committee chairperson over a soccer kit.The suspects - Ayanda Ncube (25), Polite Moy...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 1001 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree men arrested for murder
Six men from Plumtree have been accused of fatally assaulting Soza Dube (52) from Ndolwane, whom they suspected of stealing a goat.According to Assistant Inspector Stanford Mguni, the acting p...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for breaking neighbour's rib over cellphone
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man has been jailed after he broke his neighbour's left ribs on cell phone theft allegations.Evans Moyo was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:13hrs | 334 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF DCC Chairman robbed for empty promises
ZANU PF Bulilima District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Felix Ncube was left counting losses after three youths approached him demanding a soccer ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1476 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Imbiber burns neighbour's house
The love of beer and failure to control oneself landed a Plumtree herdboy in jail after he set his neighbour's bedroom hut on fire.Ndodana Dube (23)was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtr...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 13:31hrs | 827 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed for bashing cheating wife
A cheeky 27-year-old Plumtree man who bashed his wife all over the body with an axe handle in a domestic dispute was convicted on Thursday by a Plumtree magistrate.Edson Ndlovu was sentenced t...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 18:06hrs | 1159 | by Simbarashe Sithole
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Man sent to prison over dead bull
Figtree-based First Sibanda is in trouble after he was found cooking beef from a dead bull.The 33-year-old man is facing a stock theft charge and he appeared before Plumtree magistrate Mr Josh...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:59hrs | 1047 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man breaks in deputy head's office loots office equipment
Ndlowane primary school deputy headmaster's office equipment was allegedly looted by Allen Mpetho recently.The matter came to light at ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 23:22hrs | 591 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe, IOM move to address migration challenges
The Zimbabwean government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) are collaborating to tackle the complex challenges of migration in southern Africa and globally. During a m...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:56hrs | 628 | by Staff reporter
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