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Police release names of Mutare accident victims
Police yesterday released 12 names of the 17 people who perished in a bus accident that occurred near Odzi along the Harare-Mutare Highway on Saturday evening.National police spokesperson Assi...Published: 3 hrs ago | 985 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga sends condolence message to bereaved families following Mutare accident
ACTING President, Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has sent a message of condolence to bereaved families following the death of 16 people on Saturday in an accident along the Mutare - Harare road ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 2227 | by Staff Reporter
Harare-Mutare highway accident: Two bodies not yet identified
Relatives of the people who died in a road accident that claimed 16 lives along the Harare-Mutare highway at the weekend have been collecting bodies of the deceased for burial while two of the victims...Published: 22 hrs ago | 2041 | by Staff Reporter
Mutare bus accident death toll rises to 16
THE death toll from a horror bus crash that occurred along the Harare-Mutare Highway on Saturday evening has risen to 16, after two more people died on admission to Mutare Provincial Hospital....Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 09:24hrs | 2037 | by Staf reporter
Police gun down smuggling kingpin
Police said yesterday they had gunned down a notorious smuggler of second hand clothes into the country at the weekend, while also arresting six other people in Mutare. This comes as governmen...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 09:22hrs | 2587 | by Staf reporter
Council refuse trucks stuck in SA for 3 years
FIFTEEN refuse trucks bought by Harare City Council in South Africa are stuck there almost three years on as it cannot raise over US$2 million required for their delivery. However, there are conflicti...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 05:16hrs | 1138 | by Staff reporter
Smuggler shot dead, 6 arrested
ONE person was shot dead, while six others were arrested after police intercepted truckloads of smuggled bales of second-hand clothes in Vumba on Saturday night. The gang, which had a fleet of...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 05:16hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is archbishop of maShurugwi'
THE MDC has fired at President Emmerson Mnangagwa, describing the Zanu-PF leader as the archbishop of the notorious machete wielding gangs commonly referred to as Mashurugwi.This comes after p...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 13:49hrs | 2341 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man run over by haulage truck
A drunk Masvingo man who was sleeping by the roadside died on the spot when he allegedly woke up and staggered onto an oncoming haulage truck near Renco Mine turn-off at Chisase Business Centre, polic...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:42hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
14 die in bus, lorry collision
FOURTEEN people died on the spot when a General Bande bus collided, head-on, with a haulage truck near Shamu village along Harare-Mutare highway yesterday afternoon.National police spokesperso...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:40hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
Shocking corruption at Passport Office
FORGET the low-level graft often reported at some Government departments, something far more sinister - which is a threat to the country's security - is taking place at the Department of the Registrar...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:31hrs | 1799 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe platinum leakages hurting national purse
WITH its economy tanking, Zimbabwe is looking to mining for salvation.But platinum ore exports may be leaking millions of dollars in potential revenue the country needs to plug an acute shorta...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:27hrs | 136 | by Cliff Chiduku
No Machetes found at MDC HQ
THE police search for machetes and subversive material at MDC's Harvest House, renamed Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House, ended with the main opposition's lawyer Jeremiah Bamu later telling journalists ...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:48hrs | 1590 | by newzimbabwe
Police raid MDC party HQ
The MDC said Zimbabwe had become a "fascist state" on Friday after over a hundred police officers stormed the party's headquarters in central Harare, ostensibly to look for "subversive materials"....Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:45hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Job scam resurfaces in Bulawayo streets
Less than five minutes after meeting a smooth-talking stranger at the corner of George Silundika Street and 9th Avenue in Bulawayo, a dazed Nomalanga Masina feels like she has just woken up from a bad...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:42hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
ZACC closes in on fuel smugglers
Investigations and Special Reports Editor FORTY-TWO local fuel companies have been asked to explain their dealings as the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), in conjunction with foreign law en...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:35hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Court acquits Good Samaritan Journalist over anti govt protest
A ZIMBABWEAN court has acquitted Doubt Asima, a freelance journalist, who had been on trial on charges of committing public violence after he was arrested when he tried to rescue an elderly woman, who...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 11:07hrs | 1307 | by Stephen Jakes
In need of rear differential repairs?
Your rear axle differential serves a crucial purpose in your vehicle, and you calculate it to stay functioning properly. But what happens if your rear differential starts to malfunction or cannot work...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 17:34hrs | 1117 | by Staff Writer
Son gangs up with mother 'murder' father
A MAN from Inyathi in Bubi District, Matabeleland North province who allegedly ganged up with his mother and fatally struck his father with an axe before the woman attempted to conceal the murder, has...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 15:54hrs | 2430 | by Staff Reporter
Man (25) struck by lightining near police station
A 25-YEAR-OLD man was struck and killed by lightning in Plumtree Town on Wednesday.Matabeleland South police spokesman Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident which occurred i...Published: 11 Jan 2020 at 19:12hrs | 1829 | by Staff Reporter
World Bank forecast 2,7pc growth for Zimbabwe
The World Bank has forecast Zimbabwe's economy to grow by 2,7 percent this year, a growth that almost tallies with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's 2020 National Budget projection of 3 percent. This fo...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 09:28hrs | 1583 | by Staff Reporter
'Teachers need new skills to counter Zanu PF enslavement' - name just one profession with 0% unemployment
Once upon a time, 40 years ago but it might as well be 400 years ago for we have regressed so quickly we are now back in the dark ages, Zimbabwe used to produce enough food to not only feed all her pe...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1074 | by Wilbert Mukori
Lightning kills farmer
A Mvurwi farmer was struck by a bolt of lightning while coming from his field in Velvekia, Mvurwi yesterday.Michael Tigere (32) of plot 56 Velvekia farm, Mvurwi died after being struck by ligh...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 13:16hrs | 4574 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Nkomo family seek help after fire accident
A Nkomo family in Bulawayo is seeking for help after its houses was burnt recently leaving them with nothing.Tragedy struck the Nkomo family recently in the morning when their house at no. 99 ...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 07:04hrs | 3843 | by Stephen Jakes
Two MaShurugwi nabbed
Police in Shurugwi have arrested Edson Nyathi (24) and Kudakwashe Ndlela (19) in connection with nine cases of robbery where they were terrorising their victims using machetes and other weapons betwee...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:38hrs | 2302 | by Staff
Zanu-PF official in court for illegal gold mining
Zanu-PF legislator Dexter Nduna, the party's Mashonaland West provincial youth chairman Vengai Musengi and police acting officer commanding Chegutu District Superintendent Wonder Chisikwa allegedly il...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:34hrs | 2947 | by Staff Reporter
Terror war in my country reliving the Mashurugwi menace
STORIES ADOPTED FROM REAL OEOPLE Having talked about the Mashurugwi carnage in our country and the inaction of our police , many people emailed me accusing me of being sensational. I stumbled upon the...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 15:06hrs | 1331 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
US kills top Iran general, the world reacts
The world has reacted with alarm yesterday after top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in Iraq, with leaders appealing for restraint. US President Donald Trump's Republicans ...Published: 03 Jan 2020 at 23:25hrs | 5590 | by AP
Mashurugwi strike again in Mvuma with impunity
While the police took action to deal with the Makorokoza menace led by the Mashurugwi the violence has spread to Mvuma. A man was brutally sliced and left with hashing wounds which led to his death. A...Published: 03 Jan 2020 at 08:49hrs | 3156 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
WATCH: Chipinge man shot dead just a few hours into the New Year
A CHIPINGE man was killed in front of his relatives and friends when an unidentified man fatally shot him straight on the forehead just a few hours into the New Year.https://www.youtube.com/wa...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 15:43hrs | 5227 | by Staff Reporter
UN pleads for $200M in support for hunger-stricken Zimbabwe
The United Nations has called for increased international support for Zimbabwe as eight million people - or roughly half the population - face hunger.The World Food Programme is planning to do...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 15:11hrs | 2136 | by Fin24
Prophet's 'poisonous concoction' kills mother and daughter
A MOTHER and her daughter from Kensington plots on the outskirts of Bulawayo died after allegedly drinking a poisonous concoction they got from a self-proclaimed prophet. Ms Thokozani Ncube (5...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 10:16hrs | 2011 | by Staff Reporter
Machete-wielding robbers target forex dealer in Harare
A kombi-load of machete-wielding robbers attacked a well-secured Glen View 1 home of a Harare foreign currency dealer last week, critically injuring the dealer, his brother and father, while a smaller...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 09:27hrs | 2042 | by Staff Reporter
Man (75) accused of axing neighbour tells court he fell on an axe
A 75-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo accused of axing his neighbour, told a court he is too old to be violent. It is alleged that Stewart Sdubi from Emganwini suburb struck Mr Simon Moyo (65) with ...Published: 30 Dec 2019 at 00:03hrs | 3631 | by Staff Reporte
Man axes neighbour on the head
A MAN from Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly axing his neighbour twice on the head. Mbongeni Mhlanga (29) of Hope Fountain suburb was in the company of seven unidentified accomplice...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 23:27hrs | 2831 | by Staff Reporter
ZERA to descend on fuel dealers
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) said it is going to engage relevant partners and descend heavily on individuals who are delivering fuel to the public in unsafe containers and at inflat...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 11:01hrs | 5248 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has hit by drought at a time when its economy is in crisis
Zimbabwe is facing its worst humanitarian emergency in more than a decade as a result of drought and a severe economic crisis. The timing has been devasta...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 20:38hrs | 1494 | by Rangarirai Kudakwashe Chivaviro
3 killed in Gweru-Kwekwe highway accident
THREE people died on spot in a fatal head-on collision when a Toyota D4D rammed into a Delta beverages haulage truck at the Redcliff fly-over along the Gweru-Kwekwe highway this morning.The ac...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 16:34hrs | 3640 | by Staff Reporter
Through the narrow gate: infertility scars
This is a real life story narrated by an infertile woman Joy, who married a man he loved and had a blissful short stint in marriage before it somersaulted into hell. ...Published: 27 Dec 2019 at 12:16hrs | 2270 | by Heaven Munyuki
Hive of activity at border posts
Activity has heightened at border posts, with Beitbridge handling over 500 000 entries and exits since the beginning of this month, while Plumtree has had to temporarily adopt a 24-hour shift. ...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:01hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Two people die at Fort Rixon acccident
Two people are reported to have died near Fort Rixon after the driver crashed into a stationery truck. Posting on Facebook seasoned journalist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda said, "Two people died on the...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 14:28hrs | 4552 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gold panner attacks colleague with machete over cigarette
A GOLD panner from Shangani in Matabeleland South province has been taken to court for attacking a colleague with a machete in a dispute over a cigarette.Mqondisi Nyathi (35) was not asked to ...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 09:03hrs | 805 | by Staff Reporter
Villagers revert to barter trade as cash crisis escalates
Struck by serious shortage of cash at the time they need to purchase various goods such as food and household property, villagers in Matabeleland South's Matobo district are reported to be now resorti...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 10:30hrs | 2049 | by Stephen Jakes
Energy challenges sinking Zimbabwe's economy
The 2019 survey report by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) on the impact of energy challenges on business paints a grim picture of the state of production in the economy. Unrelenting p...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:08hrs | 764 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zambia lifts eleventh Cosafa title
Zambia managed to clinch their eleventh Cosafa U20 title after walloping South Africa 3 - 0 in the tournament's final at the Nkoloma Stadium this afternoon.South Africa seemed to be the better...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 11:44hrs | 868 | by Daniel Itai, Lusaka, Zambia
Beitbridge Border Post ready for the influx
Border authorities from Zimbabwe and South Africa are geared up for an anticipated increase in vehicular and human traffic during the festive season, an official has said.The number of travell...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 17:42hrs | 2159 | by Staff reporter
Police beat up people in Harare CBD
Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police are reported to have gone on arampage asnd wantonly assaulted citizens in Harare on Thursday night Human Rights Lawyer Douglas Coltart has reported. ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 13:45hrs | 7871 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mberengwa East MP torches storm
MBERENGWA East legislator Marko Raidza (Zanu-PF) reportedly teamed up with party activists and disrupted a prize-giving ceremony at a local primary school on December 4, where businessman Comings Hove...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1541 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF banquet in deep sea of poverty
"ASI hauzive mota? (why are you acting like you do not know cars?)", a boy aged about seven nudges his friend who was seemingly mesmerised by a black Lexus sport utility vehicle that was driving past....Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:59hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter
9 die in separate accidents
NINE people died in two separate road accidents which occurred between Wednesday night and yesterday morning in Harare and along the Harare-Chirundu Highway.In the Harare accident, five people...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
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