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UK court rejects Zimbabwean father's bid to bring son home

The United Kingdom High Court has dismissed a Zimbabwean father's attempt to secure the return of his 11-year-old son, ruling that his parental rights under a Zimbabwean court order amounted only to access, not custody, and therefore did n…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

4 dead in separate tragedies in Manicaland

Two separate incidents in Manicaland Province on Thursday claimed the lives of four people, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed.In Chimanimani, two-year-old twin brothers Jacob and Lincoln Gono died after a fire swept through …

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mother, son arrested for car thefts

A suspected vehicle theft and smuggling syndicate run by a Bindura businesswoman and her son has been dismantled in Mutare, with police recovering five luxury cars stolen in South Africa.The suspects, Junior Makochera and her son, Marshal …

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Trio accused of name-dropping Mnangagwa son's name

The trial of three men accused of masquerading as state security operatives and invoking President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son to extort a mining firm has continued, following the striking off of one of the seven charges against them.The accu…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 18:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Couple locks son in room for 3 years, starving and abusing him

A shocking case of child abuse has emerged from St Mary's suburb where Herbert Purumero (45) and his wife Memory Kamuchato (40) locked up their 16-year-old son, Tinotenda Purumero, in a room for three years, denying him food and basic care…

Published: 22 Jul 2025 at 09:30hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter

Prophet accidentally shoots son

Jordan Phiri (29), the son of River of Life International Church founder and leader Prophet Bothwell Phiri (57), has been discharged from hospital following a harrowing incident last month in which he was accidentally shot by his father in…

Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 17:39hrs | 3008 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe's â€˜secret son' seeks share of late leader's estate

A man who claims to be the son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has vowed to continue his legal fight to secure a share of the late leader's estate, despite facing setbacks in court.Tonderai has approached the High Cou…

Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff reporter

Woman kills sister-in-law

A Rusape woman has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for murdering her sister-in-law during a heated altercation. The court heard that the horrific incident occurred on May 8 in Vengere, Rusape.According to court proceedings, Dorothy Ma…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Mum takes son to court for vandalism

In a distressing family dispute, Magret-PFunda, a Harare woman, appeared in the Civil Court seeking a protection order against her son, Masiiwa-pfunda, whom she accused of vandalism, theft, and emotional abuse.Magret told the court that he…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:12hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

Mabhikwa family names 9-year-old as heir, appoints aunt as Regent Chief

In a moving tradition of succession, the Mabhikwa family has named nine-year-old Wayne Makhosemvelo Khumalo as the rightful heir to the late Chief Mabhikwa's throne, following the tragic passing of his father, Vusumuzi Khumalo, in May 2022…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:45hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter

Man accuses son, wife of incest

A woman from Harare has taken her husband to court, accusing him of assaulting her and their 17-year-old son whenever he returns home intoxicated.Mazvida Makunani appeared before Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira, seeking a protection ord…

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:04hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Son drags father to court over abuse

A 20-year-old man alleged to be involved in drug abuse dragged his father to court on allegations that he assaults and harasses him. Joe Chisenga appeared before Harare Civil Magistrate Mrs Gladys Moyo asking for a protection order against…

Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matiza's widow in estate wrangle

THE High Court has dismissed an application by the late Transport minister Biggie Matiza's widow, Lillian, who was seeking to sideline his 34-year-old son from benefiting from his estate.Lillian had taken her stepson, Tendai Muchando to co…

Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Son knifes mum in domestic dispute

A ROWDY 14-year-old stepson allegedly grabbed his stepmum by the neck before plunging an Okapi knife into her back and hand after she scolded him for coming home late.The unfortunate stepmother Nomalanga Nkomazana (23) was knifed by her 14…

Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:49hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Grace Mugabe's son detained for theft

FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's son, Russell Goreraza, was yesterday remanded in custody at the Concession Magistrates Courts on charges of stealing gold processing equipment at Tian Bao Mineral Industry in Mazowe.Goreraza (37) appeared b…

Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:51hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Woman 'strangles' stepson to death

A Redcliff woman allegedly strangled her six-year-old stepson to death and locked his eight-year-old sister in a bedroom that she tried to set on fire so that she could inherit her husband's house. Alice Chikono (24) of T.C 1 in Torwood Re…

Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:44hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Matter of Fact

ON Thursday, November 12, 2020 we published a story with a headline Mnangagwa's son in gold mine grab. While Tarirai David Mnangagwa, the subject of the story is related to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, him being the son of the President's…

Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:53hrs | | by Editor

Woman ordered to release Buyanga son's passport

A Harare magistrate Mrs Barbra Mateko has ordered Chantelle Tatenda Muteswa, former girlfriend to business tycoon Frank Buyanga to release the duo's son's passport as part of the access order given by the court.Muteswa was granted bail and…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 17:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man fatally assaults stepson (4) for soiling his clothes

A 35-year-old man fatally assaulted his four-year-old stepson with a stick last Tuesday after he soiled his clothes with mud. Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Tavhiringwa Kakohwa confirmed the death of the minor from Muswere Villag…

Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Man refuses to take in wife's son

THE gallery at the Bulawayo magistrates' court was left in stitches when an elderly man refused to have his stepson released into his custody pending trial for allegedly fondling his 15-year-old daughter.The court heard that the 17-year-ol…

Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Lest we forget that brilliant Matabele son

Today marks 24 years since the death of Mthandazo Ndema Ngwenya, that brilliant Matabele son, scholar and activist who died tragically in a car accident at the Heany Junction with Dr Themba Nkabinde on their way to Harare on the 19th of Oc…

Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 16:23hrs | 254 | by George M Mkhwanazi

Robert Mugabe: Africa's finest son

Battles are won by men and women of physical, mental and moral mettle. They are fought in the trenches and the mind. The battles of the trenches are easier because the enemy is easily identifiable.It is an enemy with a weapon, ready to kil…

Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 07:23hrs | | by Bernard Bwoni

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Delta invests in new Bulawayo brewhouse

Zimbabwe police assure public of security ahead of 17 October 2025

Man to pay $12k monthly maintenance to estranged wife

Jealous ex-husband sued over years of abuse

Woman accuses mum of forging late father's will

Zanu-PF councillor swindled US$56 600 in shady car deal

Banker, wife dies in car accident

Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins value shoots from $53 to $105 in just 2 years

Charamba disowns 'Chiwenga demo statement'

Zimbabwe prison overcrowding hits 300%

Neville's arrest deepened the rift between Mutsvangwa and Chiwenga

Government announces US$150 Presidential bonus for civil servants

ARTUZ demands public apology from Minister Torerai Moyo

Mutsvangwa in fresh Chiwenga attacks

PHOTOS: Elephant carcass linked to fatal accident that claimed Nkulumane MP Desire Moyo

Trump pressured to release $13.4m for Zimbabwe 'regime change'?

Geza considers cancelling protest over Chiwenga's alleged anti-demo statement

'Tshabangu pushing for suspension of 2028 elections'

PHOTOS: ED must go, graffiti at Dzivarasekwa barracks

Varakashi4ED congratulate Tagwirei on appointment to Zanu-PF Central Committee

Police investigate fatal hit-and-run accident

Zimbabwe, Russia sign key cybersecurity MoU

BREAKING: Chiwenga warns Zimbabweans against demonstrating on October 17

Mnangagwa doles out more cars

RBZ urged to reduce bank charges

'Tagwirei funded the military in 2017 coup that toppled Mugabe'

120MW boost as Hwange Unit 6 restored

Mliswa urges govt and Winky D to reconcile

Minister Phuti warns of rising cyber threats

CSOs Launch Fifth Africa Week of Action Against Water Privatisation

ZCDC boosts diamond value addition

Masvingo council bans bathing in streams and reservoirs to protect water supply

Zimbabwe launches National Public Health Institute

Notorious Chitungwiza robber released, re-arrested

Zimbabwe under fire over 'selective justice'

Zimbabwe urged torepeal repressive laws

Zimbabwe projects cereal surplus

Josephine Mutongi facing multiple charges

An ancient tradition is helping girls in Zimbabwe fight child marriages

Zimbabwe's Nate Landman sets franchise tackles record

Nurse found guilty of premeditated murder of husband

Inyathi Hospital found with obsolete equipment amid rural health oversight tour

Real estate sector demands tougher penalties for bogus agencies

Unless Zimbabwe army takes to the streets, there will be no protest

Chiwenga supporters issue red alert over alleged assassination Plot, call for mass mobilisation

PHOTOS: Scenes at Zanu PF National Conference

Time for President Mnangagwa to uphold his constitutional oath

Mliswa challenges Operation Restore Legacy narrative, calls for institutional reform over hero worship

Education Minister hails Starlink approval as game-changer for Zimbabwe's schools

Geza's October 17 revolution is a paper tiger: Come back home and lead!

BREAKING: Chiwenga warns Zimbabweans against demonstrating on October 17

Chiwenga supporters issue red alert over alleged assassination Plot, call for mass mobilisation

PHOTOS: ED must go, graffiti at Dzivarasekwa barracks

Business tycoon Mohamed Mussa dies

PHOTOS: Scenes at Zanu PF National Conference

Mutsvangwa in fresh Chiwenga attacks

Chiwenga accused of incitement, treason

MP's death: More details emerge

Geza considers cancelling protest over Chiwenga's alleged anti-demo statement

Unless Zimbabwe army takes to the streets, there will be no protest

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