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Rapist caught sleeping at crime scene wearing a condom
Lady Luck did not smile on Qubekani Nyathi, who allegedly fell asleep wearing a condom shortly after raping a mentally ill woman.The case came to light at the Plumtree Magistrates' Court on Fr...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 11:36hrs | 1820 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Plumtree
Migrants, army face-off along South Africa-Zimbabwe border
EVERYDAY, Fadzai Musindo walks across the border between Zimbabwe and South Africa - sometimes via the official border post but usually by taking the more dangerous informal route.Streams of m...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:25hrs | 1302 | by Staff reporter
Visit by my nemesis ED and Chiwenga will be story of my life!" boasted Chamisa. But why nemesis!
This visit by my nemesis ED and General Chiwenga and the dynamics around it will feature prominently in the story of my life." Posted Chamisa on X accompanied by a video of motorcade of the two arrivi...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 10:06hrs | 1487 | by Wilbert Mukori
Madzibaba's grave sets tongues wagging
Fourteen years after his controversial passing, the final resting place of the late Madzibaba Godfrey Nzira continues to spark debate and controversy, highlighting the intersection of social status an...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:38hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Teenager in court for murder
A TEENAGER from Budiriro high-density suburb yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Courts facing allegations of murder, with magistrate Sheunesu Matova remanding him in custody to January 23 fo...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:35hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Man (51) rapes minor promises sweets to buy her silence
A 51-year-old man from Matobo is in soup after he allegedly raped a eleven-year-old girl from same village and promised to buy her sweets which he never delivered.Nkosilathi Sibanda (51) from ...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 16:06hrs | 836 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Pedophile produces handcuffs to scare victim
A 34-YEAR-OLD suspected rapist who allegedly raped a minor during midnight is in trouble after he was charged with rape.Xolisani Sibanda was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts where he app...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:06hrs | 1098 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Schoolgirl raped while trying to hide from the rain
A 25-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in trouble after he allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl who went to hide from the rain at his place.Vusimusi Ncube was dragged to Plumtree Magistrates Courts where...Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 19:24hrs | 1900 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe farmers urged to tap into China's fruit import market
Trade promotion agency ZimTrade is encouraging Zimbabwean farmers to seize the opportunity presented by China's growing fruit import market, which could generate much-needed foreign currency for the c...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:57hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes niece in pigsty
A 25-year-old man from Mungate Village under Chief Chinamhora appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of raping his 17-year-old niece in a pigsty on Christmas Day. The accused was charg...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:44hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes niece on Christmas day
A 25-year-old man from Mungate Village under Chief Chinamhora has appeared in court on allegations of raping his 17-year-old niece at a pigsty on Christmas day.The man was remanded in custody ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:39hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
85 000 Chinese nationals now living in Zimbabwe
I was astonished to hear the other day that there are now over 85 000 Chinese nationals living in Zimbabwe. I questioned this estimate and was told no, its real. What on earth are they doing here? The...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:15hrs | 870 | by Eddie Cross
Prison officer stabbed to death on Christmas day
A 35-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is in soup after he stabbed his niece to death with an okapi knife.Khuliso Tshuma was dragged to Plumtree ma...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 14:56hrs | 2766 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Primonent Zimbabwean Pastor in court for raping in-law
A prominent Chinhoyi-based cleric, 40-year-old Lloyd Kanyangarika Karuru, founder of Followers of Christ Church International, has been charged with raping one of his in-laws on multiple occasions. Ka...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:55hrs | 2500 | by Staff reporter
Man impregnates own daughter
In a shocking incident a 42-year-old Plumtree based father allegedly raped his daughter for three years there by impregnating her in the process....Published: 28 Dec 2024 at 20:58hrs | 1682 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man locked up for raping own baby still in diapers
A 23-year-old Mutare man has been locked up on allegations of raping his daughter who is barely two years old.The man whose identity is being withheld to protect the victim has appeared before...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:23hrs | 985 | by Staff reporter
Traffic authorities call for zero carnage on roads
As Zimbabwe enters the festive season, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid concerns over the high number of road accidents, with human error remaining the leading ca...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders raises concern
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has expressed serious concerns over the sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders at the country's ports of entry, highlighting a systemic problem of sexu...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:48hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko told son not to attend his funeral
Siqokoqela Mphoko, son of the late former vice president Phelekezela Mphoko, has opened up about his decision not to attend his father's funeral, explaining that he was fulfilling his father's explici...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 11:04hrs | 2447 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland has critical shortage of rehab centres
A critical shortage of drug rehabilitation centers in Matebeleland South and Matabeleland North has left residents with limited options for addressing escalating drug and substance abuse, according to...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:56hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
SA authorities crack down on omalayitsha
South Africa's Department of Traffic and Community Safety has launched a major crackdown on overloaded vehicles, targeting small cross-border transporters popularly known as omalayitsha. These vehicle...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:39hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
State withdraws rape charges against Australia-based Bright Nyanhete
Rape charges against Australia-based Zimbabwean, Bright Ndinaani Nyanhete, have been withdrawn at the request of the complainant, bringing the case to an unexpected conclusion. The decision was confir...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:39hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Sex-starved man nearly rapes neighbour
Too much love of sex has landed a Plumtree man in trouble after he allegedly fondled his neighbour's breasts without her consent.Praise Nleya (25) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts wh...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 1463 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's capital city plunged into darkness
Harare, the Zimbabwean capital city, usually a hub of activity even during late evening hours, was plunged into darkness last night due to a power outage. Even the State House, Zimbabwe House, and the...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:41hrs | 2673 | by Staff reporter
Siqokoqela snubs Mphoko's burial
Siqokoqela Mphoko, the son of the late former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, was conspicuously absent from his father's burial at the family's Douglasdale plot in Bulawayo yesterday. His absence c...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:39hrs | 2027 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp rapists arrested in Zimbabwe
Two men, Macdonald Manzungu and Tedious Nyashanu, both 20, were apprehended in a dramatic sting operation after they allegedly lured women with fake job offers in a WhatsApp group and subsequently rap...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 13:10hrs | 1759 | by Staff reporter
Bishop rapes churchmate as wife watches
A local church leader, Bishop Jimmy Chateerera, 45, of Zvidozvavashe Apostolic Unity Church in Waterfalls, has been arrested following allegations of rape and sexual abuse. The incident, which occurre...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:12hrs | 1796 | 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 | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko burial slated for Bulawayo tomorrow
Bulawayo is set to host the burial of national hero and former Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko tomorrow, in accordance with his family's wishes. Mphoko, who passed away at the age of 84, was ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Michael Jackson arrested for rape
A GWERU traffic officer (32) has been arrested for allegedly raping a form four pupil after buying her a burger and a soft drink.This was heard when Police Constable Michael Jackson appeared b...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1144 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba dismisses 'tainted’ DNA results in rape trial
Apostolic sect leader Madzibaba Ishmael Chokurongerwa has dismissed DNA results presented in court, arguing that the tests are flawed and should not be admitted as evidence.Chokurongerwa, who ...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:55hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
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 | 394 | by Nomazulu Thata
Man jailed for bedding minor, assaulting cop
A MAN from Mzilikazi, Bulawayo, has been slapped with one-year jail term after being convicted of having sexual intercourse with a minor, assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.Bulaw...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:37hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Warrant issued for alleged rape victim after court absence
Eve Rumbidzai Dota Makoni (36), who accused Bright Nyanhete (26) of raping her during their first meeting, has defaulted court proceedings. A warrant for her arrest has been issued after she failed to...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Woman raped as she chases debt
A 26-year-old man appeared in court facing allegations of raping a vendor who had visited his office to collect a debt. Ignatius Chindudzi, who is facing charges of rape, was arraigned before Harare m...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:36hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Chikore acquitted by the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court in Harare has overturned the conviction of Denzel Chikore on charges of rape, bringing an end to the legal battle.Chikore, represented by his lawyers Liveours Mundieta and Ad...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 15:43hrs | 872 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of power in scholarship scandal condemned
Maud Chifamba, Zimbabwe's youngest university student when she enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe at just 14 years old, has come forward with a passionate statement condemning the alleged abuse of...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Robberies, muggings escalate in Bulawayo's dark suburb
The ongoing shortage of tower lights in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb has become a significant contributor to the surge in criminal activities, particularly muggings and robberies, leaving residents ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:51hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes 14 and 15 year old girls, arrested for unlawful detention
Police confirm the arrest of Innocent Kakarahwa aged 50 of New Magwegwe. Bulawayo in connection with a case of unlawful detention of two minors and having sexual intercourse with a young person. The t...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 17:51hrs | 982 | by Staff reporter
Teacher rapes form 1 girl
A 47-YEAR -OLD Primary school teacher is in trouble after he allegedly raped a form 1 schoolgirl in his car.Barnel Bharinell was dragge...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:00hrs | 521 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man rapes two minors from next door, impregnates one
A 28-year-old Bikita man recently appeared before Masvingo Magistrate Innocent Bepura facing two counts of raping two of his neighbours' minor children and impregnating one.The accused who ple...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 13:23hrs | 688 | 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 | 460 | by Staff reporter
Woman robbed, raped at prayer session
Police in Mashonaland East have intensified efforts to apprehend a man accused of raping and robbing a 22-year-old woman in the Ngomakurira Mountains of the Domboshava area in Goromonzi.The su...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:26hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual senior manager faces rape charges against intern
A senior manager at Old Mutual, Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika (41), appeared in court on charges of raping a 23-year-old female student who was on attachment at the company. Manyika, who serves as ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 4016 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes neighbour at knifepoint
A 36-year-old man from the Musane area under Chief Tshitaudze in Beitbridge has been jailed for an effective 15 years for sneaking into a neighbour's homestead and raping her at knife point.Th...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 18:31hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police say 'making headway' 2 months after Ecobank US$4m heist
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its efforts to apprehend the armed robbers behind the dramatic US$4 million heist at the Ecobank Parkade branch in Bulawayo two months ago.Th...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 16:37hrs | 2062 | 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
3 women raped in Bulawayo every week
The Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Monica Mutsvangwa, officially inaugurated a regional one-stop center for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors at Mp...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:56hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Australian-based Zimbabwean on the run over rape
A Zimbabwean man based in Australia is on the run after he allegedly raped his lover whom he had met for the first time.Bright Ndinaani Nyanhete (24) of Borrowdale Brooke travelled from Austra...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 19:19hrs | 1723 | by Staff reporter
BCC to demolish 17 properties in Cowdray Park
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to demolish 17 properties in the Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai section of Cowdray Park to make way for a new storm drainage system designed to address chron...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
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