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A political accident waiting to happen
Communities are glued and bound together by more than blood.They share a common past, history, heritage, values, norms and aspirations.The commonality bred by sharing similar languages...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 07:58hrs | 285 | by Bishop Laz
Blitz nets 7 700 motorists in 5 days
The blitz on unregistered or plateless vehicles and illegal public transport operations continues with police in the first five days arresting more than 7 700 motorists between Saturday and Wednesday....Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:31hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
No going back on unregistered, plateless vehicle blitz - police
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned motorists against driving unregistered vehicles, which face being impounded.The police say unregistered vehicles were being used to commit crimes ...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:39hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
New twist to Freddy's case
CHIEF Chikwaka has admitted that he gave a false narrative in an interview with an online publication in a case where Prophet Tapiwa Freddy is accused of raping a radio presenter.Chikwaka whos...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:39hrs | 3348 | by Staff reporter
'No storage fees on impounded vehicles'
Police have said they don't charge storage fees on cars that are being impounded during the ongoing blitz that has netted 6 000 cars.The operation is targeting unlicensed, uninsured, unregiste...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:32hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
SADC has leverage to force Zanu PF to accede to reform, giving that up for 'winning in rigged elections strategies' is insane
Over the weekend Hopewell Chinono hosted a twitter discussion on "The importance of NOT boycotting elections with #ProfLevitsky". "I consider Zimbabwe to be a competitive authoritarian regime....Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 12:07hrs | 1391 | by Wilbert Mukori
Fake number plates scam exposed
POLICE have said some motorists are using fake temporary vehicle number plates to avoid being arrested during the ongoing blitz on unregistered vehicles.Unregistered vehicles and those without...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:18hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Bones of Bhalagwe, arise!
The voice speaks to the bones that are scattered all over Matabeleland and Midlands. Arise! Bones that are in the stomach of Bhalagwe, stand up and refuse to be silenced. Arise and be counted! All the...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 20:10hrs | 1010 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Vehicle number plates distribution decentralised
Twelve post offices and seven Zimra tax offices will today start distributing the bulk of the 12 183 sets of number plates now available, with just a small batch going through the Central Vehicle Regi...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:29hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa democratic credentials face litmus test in election season
THE year 2022 is a litmus test for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime which promised to open up political space and uphold civil liberties as temperatures hot up ahead of next year's general electi...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 18:13hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must be liberated from Zanu-PF!!!
Reader, let's start the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty two by telling each other the truth, nothing but the truth. We can turn right, left and centre looking for solutions to our prolonged s...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:29hrs | 961 | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Sr
Pastor Freddy says rape complainant seduced him
GOODNESS and Mercy Ministries founder Tapiwa Freddy yesterday claimed that the female broadcaster who has laid rape charges against him actually seduced him through audio messages and nude pictures....Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:21hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter
Police targets unregistered, unlicensed vehicles in operation
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned motorists driving unregistered vehicles that they have embarked on an operation with effect from tomorrow targeting such cars.The operation comes after ...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:17hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Deputy mayor in ‘smuggling' storm
CHITUNGWIZA deputy mayor Kiven Mutimbanyoka's business has been placed under investigation by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) following allegations that he smuggled fruits, vegetables and groce...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 04:28hrs | 805 | by Staff reporter
Hi Mzansi, have we seen justice?
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the United States were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 19:44hrs | 2915 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Serial armed robber arrested
A suspected serial armed robber who was also wanted for rape was arrested on Wednesday, as police continue to put their foot down in the fight against rising armed robbery cases.The suspect, T...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Gold panners prey on sex workers
MACHETE-WIELDING gold panners in the Midlands province are reportedly terrorising commercial sex workers, beating them up and refusing to pay for services rendered.Women rights groups say some...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:06hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Prophet T Freddy screamed 'thank you God' while raping victim
A Harare woman who lives with disability yesterday chronicled how Goodness and Mercy Ministries prophet Tapiwa Freddy (T Freddy) allegedly took advantage of the illness and subsequent deat...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 05:54hrs | 3652 | by Staff reporter
New year's nyau dance lands 'rapist' in hot soup
An 18-YEAR-OLD Shamva man is in soup after picking a mentally challenged girl (16) from a Nyau dance event to his bedroom and raped her....Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 21:42hrs | 1146 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenager says raped by cop biological father, stepfather and third relative
A police officer has been arrested accused of raping his 16-year-old biological daughter at a police station.Police are investigating the New Year's Day incident at Senga police camp in Gweru ...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 19:29hrs | 3500 | by Staff reporter
The heartbeat of a lost nation!
The first time I visited freedom park in 2009, I had mixed emotions about the past, the present and the future. The selfless sacrifices of the fallen heroes left me speechless. At that point I knew th...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 11:59hrs | 926 | by Eric Shikobela
Police want clear streets on New Year's Eve
ON New Year's Eve if one is found on the streets of Bulawayo between 9PM and 6AM, they will be arrested and those driving during curfew hours will have their cars impounded.Police in Bulawayo ...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 07:51hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Brother rapes sister
A 19-year-old man from Mufakose in Harare appeared in court yesterday on allegations of raping his five-year-old sister on Christmas eve after she was left in his custody while their mother was attend...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:03hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
'Army plays decisive role in politics' - Zanu PF fuelled conjecture, without one iota of evidence
"It is beyond any iota of doubt in Zimbabwe that the institution of the military plays a decisive factor in the politics of the country," reported The Independent. "Numerous "clever" politicians ...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 09:50hrs | 654 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Dont re-ignite gukurahundi', Mnangagwa threatens Matabeles with second genocide
"As we give space to our traditional leaders to lead processes of reconciliation and repair, we should guard against those negative elements which aim to re-ignite frozen differences to throw us back ...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 09:48hrs | 2902 | by Israel Dube
Armed robbery cases increased in 2021
Cases of armed robberies increased countrywide this year with criminals targeting cash-in transit vehicles, individuals and business people with large amounts of cash.Schools and cross-border ...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:23hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Woman raped at Madzibaba's shrine
A self-styled prophet allegedly raped a 22-year-old married woman at his Harare shrine recently.According to a police memo seen by this publication, the prophet, Trymore Nyaunde lured the vict...Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 18:28hrs | 2824 | by Shelton Muchena
Man caught pants down with brother's daughter (12)
Masvingo - Nickel Chikwanda from village 15B Chamanhure who was caught pants down with his brother's 12-year-old daughter has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.Chikwanda raped the girl on s...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 17:27hrs | 3361 | by Staff Reporter
There can never be any genuine unity in Zimbabwe without justice for Gukurahundi genocide victims
Yesterday I was watching a very touching true crime television program on a cold-blooded murder that remained unsolved for over twenty years - eventually ...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 07:27hrs | 1280 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police deploy crack teams for festive season
Police crack and traffic teams have been deployed countrywide to deal with any criminal activities and traffic offenders during this festive season.In his 2021 festive season statement yesterd...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:42hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs a generous miracle!
Make no mistake about this, President Emmerson Mnangagwa had this hugely golden chance to become Zimbabwe's political legend, post-coup.If he had done the right things after the removal of ex-...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:56hrs | 848 | by Tawanda Majon
Clinic shut down as nurses flee sex-terror tikoloshes in Umzingwane
A clinic has been forced to close in Umzingwane district, Matabeleland South, after nurses complained of being raped by invisible creatures.The mysterious creatures have reportedly also made f...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 07:08hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter
Fifa foil Zifa refs scam
FIFA have rejected ZIFA's controversial bid to register, for the first time, ageing match officials, with the world soccer governing body turning down six referees from the list that had been submitte...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:51hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Cousin rapes minor
A-HARARE man was today arraigned before the courts on allegations of raping a minor.The accused (name withheld to protect the minor) appeared before Harare magistrate Tafadzwa Miti to answer t...Published: 15 Dec 2021 at 06:39hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Client' rapes sex worker
A 38-YEAR-OLD Harare man appeared in court yesterday charged with raping a sex worker from Hopley.Kurauone Gwamure (38) was remanded in custody to today when he appeared before Harare magistra...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:50hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
Massive row erupts over Gumbura's estate
THE widows of the cleric Robert Martin Gumbura have chosen his nephew, Chivimbiso Thomas Nyathi to be the executor of their late husband's estate.Nyathi was appointed following a huge fight be...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:42hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police can only help unwell homeless white lady if she dies
Dear Editor, ...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 08:40hrs | 2135 | by Etiwel Mutero
Zapu mulls recalling ex-members in Zanu-PF
OPPOSITION party Zapu has announced that it was considering recalling its former members who remained in Zanu-PF after the party allegedly pulled out of the Unity Accord signed in 2008.The par...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1475 | by Staff reporter
2 men rape granny (86)
POLICE in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East province have launched a manhunt for two men who pounced on an 86-year-old granny near Juru Growth Point, and raped her.She was alone when the crime was c...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:08hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
Momberume has disappeared, says lawyer
THE Johanne Masowe apostolic sect member, Hatirarame Momberume, who was dragged before the courts to face murder and rape charges after he married a minor, Anna Machaya who died while giving birth, ha...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:05hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 travel restrictions frustrate cross border traders
THE renewed travel restrictions on the back of the emergence of the latest Omicron Covid-19 variant is a huge blow to cross border traders who are staring at loss of business during the festive season...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:01hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Stop interfering with Doves wrangle, Court tells Kereke
CONVICT Munyaradzi Kereke (pictured) has been barred from interfering with the ongoing ownership wrangle at Doves Holdings Limited after he tried to stop court proceedings by writing letters directly ...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:40hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
18 CSOs take on Biden over blanket travel bans
DOZENS of health and human rights organisations have called on United States President Joe Biden to unconditionally lift the travel ban imposed on southern African countries, Zimbabwe included....Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:26hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Shootout escapee in court for robbery
ONE of the suspected armed robbers, who escaped a shoot-out that claimed the lives of three of his colleagues at ex-detective Joseph Nemaise's house on Monday night appeared at the Harare Magistrates ...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:26hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, is Zimbabwe a sovereign state or a pariah, failed state?
What is sovereign about Zimbabwe whose government fails to give its people basics such as food securities for all, good education for all, basic health facilities, good all-weather roads, water & ...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 11:48hrs | 405 | by Nomazulu Thata
Munatsi burial order issued as his family awaits postmortem results
THE late business executive Doug Munatsi's burial order was issued yesterday while further examinations to ascertain the cause of his death continue. Munatsi died early on Monday morning in a "suspici...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:17hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes three minors in a school toilet
A 20-YEAR-OLD Bindura man is in serious trouble after he allegedly raped three girls in a school toilet at Dengu primary school.T...Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 17:19hrs | 38 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's mustn't greenwash his govt's crimes
SINCE becoming President in November 2017, President Emmerson Mnangagwa repeatedly paid lip service to calls for democratic reform, did little to further human rights and democratic freedoms in the co...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:30hrs | 10 | by Tafi Mhaka
ZANU PF chairman 'rapes' maid
ZANU PF chairperson for Mazowe district, Amatola farm Alexander Makukula (58) has been dragged to Bindura magistrates court facing a rape charge.Makukula has been accused of raping his 15-year...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 11:05hrs | 40 | by Simbarashe Sithole
The Hypocrisy Of Mnangagwa
SINCE becoming the president of Zimbabwe in November 2017, despite repeatedly paying lip service to calls for democratic reform, Emmerson Mnangagwa did little to further human rights and democratic fr...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 06:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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