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Woman poisons hubby, drinks same poison
A 34-year-old woman from Waterfalls was arrested on Monday after allegedly poisoning the food she prepared for her husband, before swallowing the same poison herself.Abigail Mukono Rusape is a...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:59hrs | 592 | 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 | 1804 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe grapples with surge of dangerous fake and illicit alcohol
Zimbabwe is facing a major public health crisis as dangerous and illicit alcohol floods cities like Bulawayo. Among the most notorious is "njengu," a highly potent brew produced in makeshift backyard ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:53hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Sengezo Tshabangu up and running, in good health
Sengezo Tshabangu, the secretary-general of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is up and running after being reported to have been moved to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a hospital...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:21hrs | 5129 | by Staff reporter
Silobela's Chief Gobo dies
CHIEF Gobo, born Clever Machona Msindo, of Silobela, Kwekwe District has died.He was 65.The traditional leader reportedly died at Gweru Provincial Hospital on Monday morning where he w...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 16:36hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims that 2023 elections 'did not happen'
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa remains focused on the disputed 2023 general elections in Zimbabwe, insisting that the issues surrounding those polls m...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:04hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa wants a political settlement
AS Zimbabwe celebrated Heroes Day, opposition politician Nelson Chamisa (NC) lamented the vast disparities in quality of life and the struggles faced by ordinary citizens.In a wide-ranging int...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:01hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after drinking sex-enhancing concoction
A 49-YEAR-OLD Gokwe man died after he allegedly drank a sex-enhancing concoction that he had been given by a traditional healer.The traditional healer, Macdonald Ndlovu (49) has since been arr...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:52hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Domestic violence incident lands Bulawayo man in court
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Hopelyn in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing a charge of domestic violence.Arther Dube was not asked to plead when he appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncu...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 09:52hrs | 10 | by Stephen Jakes
Cholera is wreaking havoc in Harare's poor suburbs
TWO men struggle to push a rusty wheelchair over quarry stones into one of the tents at a clinic in Kuwadzana phase 4, one of Harare's densely populated suburbs.In the wheelchair is an elderly...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:35hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo school hit by water crisis
Ngwalongwalo Primary School in Pumula South, Bulawayo, is facing a water crisis due to pump failure, resulting in the school being without water for three days. This situation has compelled the studen...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Double heroes' burial on Monday
There will be a double burial of national heroes, Brigadier-General (Retired) Milton Siziba and Ambassador Johannes Tomana, during the commemoration of Heroes Day at the National Heroes Acre on Monday...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
4 die of suspected poisoning
POLICE has confirmed the death of four family members due to suspected poisoning after complaining of severe stomach pains at Musisinyani village in Mwenezi."The ZRP reports a sad incident whi...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Priest accused of poisoning headmaster
A PRIEST at St Paul's Musami High School in Mrehwa yesterday appeared in court for allegedly poisoning the school headmaster by lacing his cup with an unknown substance during a tea break while they w...Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 05:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to pay $900,000 over neglect at govt hospital
HEALTH and Child Care minister Constantino Chiwenga has been ordered to pay $900 000 in damages to a woman who suffered a miscarriage because of negligence by health officials at Sally Mugabe Central ...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man dies after drug overdose
A 21-year old man from Tshabalala in Bulawayo died after a suspected overdose of crystal meth, one of the drugs that have wreaked havoc among youths, bringing to fore how the drug menace has continued...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda water woes persist
A drive along the streets of Spitzkop suburb in Gwanda as early as 5am follows a trail of desperate women and children carrying water buckets in search of water.Miss Tobekile Toma (16) and oth...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:23hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Drama as funeral is temporarily stopped
THERE was drama in Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb when the burial of a 12-year-old girl was temporarily halted on Thursday after the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) said the burial could not go ahead wi...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Man rapes 11-year-old daughter, threatens to kill her
A 36-YEAR-OLD Bindura divorcee was sentenced to 16 years in prison on Friday by Bindura Magistrate Esteri Chivasa for raping his 11-YEAR-OLD daughter in October last year. Prosecutor Gossy Mud...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:35hrs | 12 | by Lloyd Rabaya/ Simbarashe Sithole
'Suspect everyone as Covid-19 risk person'
TREAT everyone as a potential Covid-19 risk, avoid hugs and handshakes, trust nobody, a Covid-19 Delta variant survivor has said. After travelling to Mashonaland West province on a business trip on Sa...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Teacher appeals for help
A 58-YEAR-OLD Matabeleland North teacher is appealing for US$3 500 to undergo a tumor operation in Harare.Mr Mandlenkosi Moyo teaches at Sigonde Primary School in Umguza District.His w...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 16:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man commits suicide
A 38-YEAR-OLD man from Ngezi area in Filabusi under Chief Maduna drank a pesticide before making a futile attempt to seek assistance.Matabeleland South acting police spokesperson, Assistant In...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Choruma's death shocks football fraternity
THE Zimbabwean football fraternity expressed shock and sadness at the death of former Highlanders and Warriors midfielder Richard "Dabuka Express" Choruma.Choruma died at a hospital in Thembis...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:24hrs | 6 | by Nigel
Zanu-PF bigwig in poisoning scare
Zanu-PF commissar Victor Matemadanda is recuperating after he fell seriously ill amid suspicious that he was poisoned at a ruling party event a week ago.Matemadanda was taken ill after attendi...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inside Bulawayo's worsening water crisis
It is 6am on a Saturday and residents of Sizinda, a poor suburb in Bulawayo, have begun their desperate hunt for water.The taps at home dried up three months ago.Water has become a dai...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
21 Harare councillors arrested
SECURITY officers in plain clothes yesterday swooped on Harare Town House and rounded up 21 councillors and three journalists attending a full council meeting, in a dramatic search for the deputy Mayo...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sanctions mantra divides public opinion
FOR me, the issue of targeted sanctions imposed by the US and her Western allies goes beyond mere allegations, unsubstantiated claims, and circumstantial evidence.This, however, has been the m...Published: 16 Oct 2020 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans divided over effects of targeted sanctions, as govt can't prove they're responsible for economic crisis
For me, the issue of targeted sanctions imposed by the US and her Western allies goes beyond mere allegations, unsubstantiated claims, and circumstantial evidence - which has been the hallmark of the ...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 11:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Lest we forget: Women of the struggle
Tomorrow, Zimbabwe celebrates National Heroes Day, an important day on the national calendar to honour the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who made extraordinary sacrifices to liberate the coun...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Prophet up for rape wails in court
A 62-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet burst into tears in court after he was arraigned for allegedly raping and impregnating a 22-year-old woman. Columbus Christopher Gangata of Mzilikazi subu...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Herbal remedy kills girl (4)
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD dumb girl from Bulawayo died after her mother allegedly fed her a herbal concoction to help her gain speech. The father of the girl, Mr Mbuso Ncube, reported his wife to the po...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 22:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls vendors share & drink poison
ONE person died while his brother is admitted in hospital after they allegedly drank a suspected poisonous liquid they thought was red wine.The Chronicle learnt that a group of curio vendors w...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man intercepts text message from boyfriend, wife drinks poison, dies
A 46 years old woman, Ellinet Fusire, from Chipunza village under Chief Makoni reportedly took her own life by drinking poison after her husband, Albert Nyakujipa, intercepted a text message which was...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man dies after drinking 'holy water'
A MAN from Lupane died after drinking "holy water" that his mother got from a prophet to assist him to get employment, police confirmed.Thembelani Sibanda (48) of Ndamuleni village, under Chie...Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff Reporter
4 'prophets' face kidnapping, rape charges
Four self-styled prophets who operate from different shrines in Harare last week appeared in court on allegations of raping women who had visited their shrines for spiritual help. Wellington K...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 05:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed over cigarette
A-29-YEAR-OLD man from Mangwe in Matabeleland South is battling for life in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed several times for refusing to give his friend a cigarette.Butho Tshuma...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills brother during late father's memorial service
AN Epworth man is alleged to have murdered his elder brother over an argument during a memorial service for their late father.Philip Kafoteka (34) has applied for bail at the High Court after ...Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Satanism scare at Banket school
A Satanism scare has hit Trelawney Primary School near Banket with reports alleging that 10 pupils have been affected by the unGodly practice.The scare is alleged linked to one of the lady tea...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 12:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'I married a goblin's wife'
A YOUTHFUL Mutare man is failing to get enough of his conjugal rights from his teenage wife whom he accused of being a goblin's wife. The bedroom quarrels spilled into the public domain after ...Published: 13 Oct 2017 at 15:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
One child dies, 3 siblings hospitalised after eating poisoned inkobe
A GRADE One pupil died while three of her siblings and mother are admitted at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after they ate food suspected to have been poisoned.The deceased, Lwandile Ncub...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Stomach ache drives man to suicide
A 33-YEAR-OLD Mangwe man reportedly hanged himself in his uncle's bedroom hut after complaining of stomach pains.Chief Wasi said Thobekani Nleya, who is from Ngwanyana area which falls under h...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe confirms Mnangagwa hospitalised in SA
President Robert Mugabe confirmed that his deputy was in Johannesburg, South Africa for treatment, heightening concerns around his condition.Mnangagwa was conspicuous by his absence during the...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa condition stable
The Minister of Health and Child Care Dr David Parirenyatwa says the Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has not been feeling well after complaining of stomach pains during the 6th Presidential You...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 13:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family poisoned at funeral wake
Three members from the same family in Bulilima, Matabeleland South Province were allegedly poisoned during their aunt's funeral wake on Saturday last week.One of the poisoned members Shepherd ...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide after being caught with female pant in his pocket
In an incident that has left villagers in Goromonzi shocked, a 39-year-old man allegedly consumed a poisonous substance following a misunderstanding with his wife over female panties found in his trou...Published: 09 May 2017 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man stones wife to death over infidelity
A 21-YEAR-OLD Karoi man, who crushed his wife's head with a stone over infidelity claims, has filed an application for bail at the High Court, saying he committed the offence while in a trance....Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet rapes, impregnantes patient
A Jotsholo based prophet- Nkathazo Mhlanga reportedly routinely raped a hysteria patient for about six months and eventually impregnated her after she had sought assistance from him....Published: 07 Apr 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Church founder rapes, infects whizkid with STI
A self styled prophet from Govere Village under headman Kwenda, Chief Neshangwe in Sadza District has appeared in court after he allegedly raped and infected a form four whizkid with an STI on the gui...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man robbed, murdered
A Harare man was robbed and murdered at the weekend by unknown suspects while he was walking along a footpath on his way to Mbare Musika. The murder comes as police continue to urge the public to ...Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Non stop diarrhoea for bedding married neighbour's wife
A Mberengwa man, Abraham Shoko, is cursing the day he gave into engaging in sex with a married woman as he is having non stop diarrhoea.Shoko had sex with his neighbour, Sithabile Maphosa....Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
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