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Boy's corpse found with missing parts
Police in Mvuma, Midlands Province, are investigating the discovery of a 14-year-old boy's body, which was found with missing body parts in what is suspected to be a ritual murder.Midlands pro...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
15 years for raping commercial sex worker
A 30-year-old man from Sojini Village in Mbembesi, Umguza District, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for raping a commercial sex worker. Gracious Lamula was convicted by Bulawayo regional magi...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:58hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers turn to illegal mining
Several commercial sex workers in Guruve have turned to illegal mining due to the harsh economic conditions.The sex workers have joined a huge number of illegal miners in Guruve Centre where t...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 13:45hrs | 908 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
Man in trouble for refusing to pay sex worker
A 27-year-old man from Mbembesi, Matabeleland North province, has been charged with rape after allegedly refusing to pay a sex worker for her services. Gracious Lamula appeared before Bulawayo Regiona...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:03hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Man falls to death during scuffle with sex worker
A tragic incident unfolded in Nyengera village, Chivi, when a dispute over a refund for unpaid services escalated to violence, resulting in the death of a 59-year-old man. Christopher Tsuro allegedly ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 15:42hrs | 2275 | by Staff reporter
IOM Council chair visits Zimbabwe and South Africa
The Chair of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Council and Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Katharina Stasch, has visited Zimbabwe and...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:42hrs | 956 | by Stephen Jakes
Sounds of Soweto : A tale no of Highlanders anthems
Founded in 1926 Highlanders FC is the oldest and most supported Football club in Zimbabwe. To the Highlanders faithful the team is a way of life, a social movement and a source of pride and Joy. Today...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:02hrs | 759 | by Van Vodloza
Man in court for raping sex worker in Zimbabwe
A 30-year-old man from Kambuzuma high-density suburb, Tinotenda Siringwani, has appeared in court facing serious allegations of raping a 29-year-old sex worker. Siringwani was remanded out of custody ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 12:10hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
SA man caged for life for murdering 6 Zimbabwean sex workers in Joburg
Judge Cassim Moosa declared Mkhwanazi a dangerous criminal who was arrogant and threatened the wellbeing of other people in society.The plethora of charges against Mkhwanazi emanate from the d...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:53hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers torment Bulawayo CBD residents
Residents in Bulawayo's central business district (CBD) are expressing growing concern over the disruptive behavior of commercial sex workers in the area, particularly along Fort Street, Second Avenue...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:22hrs | 1387 | by Staff reporter
As Zimbabwe's rail system collapses, vice thrives in the trains left behind
INSIDE the abandoned trains of Zimbabwe's once-proud railway system, sex workers try to catch the attention of passing men, while drug dealers sell codeine-laced cough syrup and homeless families sear...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:22hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Six sex workers kill client over $5
Six commercial sex workers are in soup after they allegedly bashed a client to death over a short time fee in Chirundu.The suspects app...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:27hrs | 2804 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Teenagers kill man in fight over sex worker
Two Harare teenagers are in serious trouble after allegedly killing a rival suitor during a violent altercation over a commercial sex worker.Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson, Commis...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:18hrs | 880 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's daytime sex work solicitation raises concerns
Bulawayo's downtown is witnessing a shift in the landscape of sex work, with sex workers establishing a noticeable daytime presence. This trend has raised concerns among residents and property owners,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:46hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter
Man kills love rival that he found in bed with his girlfriend
Tawanda Machingura, a resident of North Lynne suburb in Bulawayo, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for murder by Bulawayo High Court Judge Justice Bongani Ndlovu. He fatally struck Mthokozisi ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 14:55hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Teens kill rival suitor over sex worker
High Court judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has sentenced Ashton Tadiwanashe Mandaza (19) and Kudakwashe Machingauta (18) from Chivhu to 10 years in prison for the murder of Onisimo Mavhungire, stemmi...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver 'loses manhood'
In a bizarre turn of events, a truck driver traveling from the DRC to Zambia allegedly experienced a horrifying ordeal in Beitbridge. After an all-night encounter with a married commercial sex worker ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Highway to Harare project spikes HIV cases
The construction of the Harare-Chirundu highway has led to an increase in HIV infections, as sex workers are targeting men working on the project. Davison Mambudzi, a Mashonaland West NAC offi...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 09:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man robbed by sex workers
A HARARE man was left counting his losses after he was alleged robbed by two sex workers.Samantha Moyo (22) and Tafadzwa Bandare (33) have since appeared in court facing charges of robbing Tin...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 08:45hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe introduces injectable HIV drug
ZIMBABWE has introduced Cabotegravir long-acting (CAB-LA), an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, to add to the HIV prevention regime in the country.The drug, an ARV designed to suppress...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs friend over sex worker
The love of women has landed a Gweru man in trouble after he stabbed his friend with a knife accusing him of snatching his commercial sex worker....Published: 16 Mar 2024 at 06:25hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
SA man found guilty of murdering 6 Zimbabwean sex workers
The judge who found Sifiso Mkhwanazi guilty of murdering six Johannesburg sex workers delivering a scathing account of the 21-year-old's actions."I rejected the version of the accused… as be...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 19:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare's haven of sex, drugs and vice
Esnath first traded sex at age 13, after she was forced out of her family home in Harare's old suburb of Mbare.To survive, she decided to lie about her age, she said, taking refuge with a grou...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA man in court for killing 6 Zimbabwean women
A 21-year-old South African ex-convict, who is alleged to have raped and killed six Zimbabwean women in cold blood, is expected back in court today.Sifiso Mkwanazi was arrested in 2022 on alle...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hooker and boyfriend rob client
IN a sort of Bonnie and Clyde remake, a sex worker and her boyfriend allegedly connived to rob a client in Sauerstown.Bonnie and Clyde were an American gangster couple that became notorious ou...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Juvenile sexually exploited for US$1
A 20-YEAR-OLD Harare woman has been arrested for allegedly luring a minor for the purpose of unlawful sexual conduct after she ran away from home.Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje remanded Vimbai Ka...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 20:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Guard loses pistol to sex worker after a quckie
Short-time sex caused a Mutoko-based security guard to lose his job and end up in police custody.Evidence Mangonono (27) lost a company pistol after he failed to pay for a short time sex sessi...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 19:11hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man jailed 17 years for anal rape
A 27-YEAR-OLD man from Zaka, Masvingo province was yesterday jailed 17 years after he raped a six-year-old girl leaving her with bruises on her anal region.Tafadzwa Chinhuru had pleaded not gu...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Teenager fatally stabbed at night club
A 17-YEAR-OLD Shurugwi teenager was on New Year's day stabbed to death by unknown assailants after he had gone to a night club with a friend to watch television.Midlands provincial police spok...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Sex vendor assaulted by client's wife
A Plumtree-based commercial sex worker was severely assaulted by her client's wife after she was caught in a compromising position with the man.This emerged at the Plumtree magistrates court w...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Sex worker bashed at client's house
A Plumtree based commercial sex worker is regretting visiting a client's house after she was severely bashed by the client's wife.Prisc...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 07:23hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe achieves milestone in HIV/AIDS Fight, recognized among top performers in Africa
Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the leading nations in Africa making significant progress in the battle against HIV/AIDS, surpassing the 95-95-95 targets set by UNAIDS well ahead of schedule. The comme...Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 09:49hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Ex female Minister says it's time Zimbabwe legalises sex work
UNAIDS notes that sex workers often experience violence from the police, clients, and partners, increasing their risk of HIV transmission. The prevalence of HIV among sex workers in Zimbabwe is notabl...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man hated even beyond the grave
Throughout the world and within Zimbabwean culture, there is a prevailing respect for the deceased, often resulting in their negative actions being forgotten and overlooked in public discourse. The Sh...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Southerton robbery suspect shot dead
On Saturday, law enforcement officers fatally shot one of the individuals implicated in last week's armed robbery in Southerton, following an exchange of gunfire in Chitungwiza's Unit A neighborhood....Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers demand stands
Commercial sex workers, vendors, and churches in the Karoi farming town are advocating for residential stands as a fundamental human right. They claim they have been excluded from residential housing ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man robs sex worker
A 39-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man on Thursday appeared before magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of breaking into a sex worker's home before robbing her of US$30.Felix Shumba was, however, re...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 20:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police insist Harare is not under curfew
Harare residents say they are being restricted from enjoying themselves at night by an unofficial curfew that has seen people claiming to be security officers around the city forcing entertainment pla...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's second term could be better than his first, says economist
Independent development economist Prosper Chitambara said President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under pressure to leave a legacy for himself as he is set to begin his second and final term as the Head of St...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyanga family tormented by thigh vendor's avenging spirit killed 50 years ago by their polygamist father
A Nyanga family finds themselves living in constant fear as they believe a vengeful spirit is haunting them, claiming to be a s_ex worker who met a tragic end 50 years ago at the hands of their patria...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:28hrs | 9 | by Erick Matotoba
Sex worker jailed for bedding teenage boy
A COMMERCIAL sex worker has been sentenced to six months imprisonment for being intimate with a teenage boy.Mercy Chisiyo (20) of Lion's Den, Chinhoyi was, however, spared a custodial term aft...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex worker's ngozi surfaces 50 years later
A Nyanga family is living in fear of a vengeful spirit that claims to be a sex worker who was murdered 50 years ago by the family's patriarch.The spirit, which speaks through various possessed...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Family house turned into brothel
A MUTARE woman is devastated after coming back to her parents' house, only to find out that it has been turned into a brothel by her sister and niece.Emmanuela Mutaka appeared before Mutare ma...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sex worker fights with client's wife
A Chiweshe woman was arrested together with a sex worker who had an affair with her husband after a street fight.The sex worker Dion Jeti (24) and Pedzisai Chaumana (38) wife of the client of ...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 18:03hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Harare's sex workers become targets for criminals
SAMANTHA GARWE aged 27 sits on a pavement in one of the streets of Harare; head bowed sobbing finding solace in the arms of colleagues.A sight that on-lookers could not escape, Garwe who was w...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Man of God sexually starves wife
Wonai Moyo from Thorngrove suburb in Bulawayo has accused her husband of sexually starving her as he spent night time reading the Bible and praying.She said when she demands her conjugal right...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 18:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Man dies while having sex with a sex worker
A MARRIED man from Beitbridge died while having sex with a suspected sex worker in the border town yesterday.The man, only identified as Masvingo, who is a tout, died in the Garikai area of Be...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 18:00hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Woman takes son to court over witchcraft allegations
A Warren Park woman on Monday dragged her son before magistrate Sharon Mashavira asking the court to bar him from her home after he accused her of witchcraft.Marble Muchoba told Mashavira that...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:29hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for impersonation
A 35-YEAR-OLD man was arrested last week in Bulawayo after swindling money from an alleged sex worker masquerading as a police officer.Bulawayo police spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube con...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man knifed to death during brawl over sex worker
A 21-year-old Inyathi man was stabbed to death by a suspect following a quarrel over a commercial sex worker.Police said Saturday that they were investigating Brian Dube's murder by the suspec...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
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