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Gokwe man sentenced to 10 years for fatal assault
A Gokwe resident, Evans Moyo, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of culpable homicide for fatally assaulting a 24-year-old man in 2022. Moyo, who was 25 at the time of the ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 12:36hrs | 466 | by Stephen Jakes
CCC activist sues Kazembe over unlawful arrest
Human rights activist Robson Chere has taken legal action against Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Director General Elijah Chingosho, serving them ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:07hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean based in New Zealand guilty 17 counts of rape
John Hope Muchirahondo has been found guilty of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault.The 38-year-old Christchurch man has been convicted of raping eight women and sexually assaulting a ninth....Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally assaulted in compound dispute
A 60-year-old man, Ineki Paulosi, from Foothills Farm Compound in Bindura, was fatally assaulted following an altercation on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 8 PM and has sinc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 17:41hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Juice picked up from Renkini kills toddler
Tragedy struck the Makokoba family in Bulawayo on Tuesday when three-year-old Avuyile Mpengesi suddenly fell ill and died after drinking a beverage given to him by his grandfather, Shepherd Mhlanga....Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Ex-hubby stoned in a love triangle
A Chiweshe man is battling for life after he was allegedly stoned by his estranged wife's boyfriend in a jealous affair. Kennedy Nyakudya (30) is battling for his life at Concession Hospi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:11hrs | 665 | by Simbarashe Sithole
29-year-old rapes granny (92), forgets underwear at crime scene
THIS story should sicken us all!In a despicable act of sexual violence that has left the community reeling in shock, a 29-year-old man from Mathe Line in Tshotsholo, Matabeleland North Provinc...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
Uber driver recounts near-death experiences
BRIAN Moyo (not real name) remembers the night when a gang of four men hijacked him, tied him up,and drove around on the streets of Johannesburg in South Africa while still deciding whether to kill hi...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:19hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF violence changes Gutu man's life forever
He was an energetic man, running his own life and fending for his family. He loved and embraced the supposed freedom brought by the country's liberators hence multi-partyism was just one of those frui...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 15:40hrs | 1022 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for stocktheft
In Chiredzi, Misheck Bereredzani received a nine-year prison sentence for stealing a cow from his neighbor. The complainant noticed the cow was missing on July 4 and was later informed by a vi...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
Man dies in fight over girlfriend
A 31-year-old man from Silobela was fatally stabbed by a rival suitor following a dispute over a girlfriend. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the murder of C...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 12:14hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter
Gang rape victim demands GOAT! as compensation
IT'S a crazy and insane world. But you have to believe it because it is true.A woman from Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province, who alleged that she was gang-raped by four men while he...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1210 | by Staff reporter
Trio bashes cellphone thief to death
THREE men allegedly beat a suspected cellphone thief to death using a handbrake cable and a fan belt in Zvishavane.The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) in a statement on X sai...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:09hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Woman poisons self, 4 kids
In Kuwadzana Extension, Harare, a woman is suspected of poisoning her family's food, resulting in the deaths of two of her four children, while she and her remaining children are in critical condition...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 12:34hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter
Man kills 'attacker', faces murder charge
Kelvin Kagondo, a Harare man, has been remanded in custody until July 22, 2024, on a murder charge after allegedly using deadly force in self-defense against assailants. Harare magistrate Apollonia Ma...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver kills girlfriend
Failure to control his temper has landed a Plumtree-based Kombi driver in trouble after he assaulted his girlfriend to death during a domestic dispute.Author Tshuma (24) was asked to plead to ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:07hrs | 58 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bed-hopping accused man stoned
A man from Kensington plots on the outskirts of Bulawayo narrowly escaped death after being severely assaulted with stones, allegedly for having a relationship with a married woman.Bongani Ban...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teacher kills ex-wife
A primary school teacher at Nyamatikiti allegedly bashed his estranged wife to death in a domestic dispute on Friday.The teacher 47-year-old Nyasha Muchembere was allegedly caught hiding in th...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 20:47hrs | 26 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Prophet jailed for murder
Mount Darwin's self-proclaimed prophet, Tanhanha Chamunorwa, has been sentenced to six years in prison for murder by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano. However, Chamunorwa will serve five yea...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:14hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Man stoned over gold mine
A 37-year-old man from Zhombe is nursing wounds sustained when he was severely assaulted with stones and stabbed by Columbian knives until he fell unconscious in a dispute involving a gold mine....Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 22:16hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Prophet jailed for attempted murder
A self-proclaimed prophet in Mount Darwin was jailed on Thursday by Bindura regional magistrate Elisha Singano.Tanhanha Chamunorwa was ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 17:10hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Minor beats 4-year-old brother to death
A 13-year-old boy from Chief Chivi's area in Masvingo faces murder charges after assaulting his 4-year-old brother to death.According to the State, on May 5, 2024, the informant left the 4-yea...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC MP trial on attempted murder charges kicks off
THE trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Sunningdale legislator, Maureen Kademaunga, on attempted murder charges kicked off before Harare magistrate Estere Chivasa.Kademaunga is being ...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Suspected thief bashed to death
A suspected Bindura thief was bashed to death by his colleague with a railway line over money dispute.The now-deceased Livinson Nyaunga died days later at Parirenyatwa after being assaulted by...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:12hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Unknown Mpilo Hospital patient finally reveals origin
AN unknown man, who was picked up by a Mpilo Central Hospital ambulance crew two months ago, has finally revealed that he is from Tanzania.The man was found unconscious on January 4 and was un...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Filabusi gold wars turn ugly
IN a harrowing ordeal that shook Filabusi District, Prosper Ncube, a young miner, recently became a victim of a vicious assault. Under the cloak of night, he was ambushed and mercilessly beaten by a g...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caretaker fatally assaulted in school robbery
A Caretaker at Glen View Number 9 Primary School in Harare died after he was attacked by three suspected robbers who raided the school looking for cash after getting wind that school authorities inten...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man on the run for love triangle murder
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a 22-year-old Silobela man who allegedly killed a rival suitor in a scuffle over a girl.Police in Midlands Province confirmed investigating the m...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Stranger' at Mpilo hospital, can't speak any Zimbabwean language
MPILO Central Hospital is appealing for information that could lead to the identification of an unknown man who was admitted to the institution two months ago and does not understand or speak any of t...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man hammers love rival's testicles
A MAN from Nkayi in Matabeleland North Province sustained swollen testicles after his love rival "struck" them with a hammer upon allegedly catching him having sex with his girlfriend.This was...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tout dies while being intimate with teenager
A 37-year-old tout in Birchenough died while being intimate with a teenager in exchange for US$3 bus fare.Police have ruled out foul play in the death of Kudakwashe Ocram Magaya Mushayi....Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Women arrested for killing sex pest
A Guruve man was allegedly killed by two women, one of whom he attempted to rape on Friday.The now-deceased Brighton Mapira died after being struck twice with an axe handle by his target victi...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Love rat' bricked for proposing married women
A MAN accused of proposing love to several married women was left unconscious in a pool of blood after being allegedly struck several times in the head with a brick.When the near tragic incide...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex starved rapist murdered by victim
A sex starved Guruve man was allegedly bashed to death after attempting to rape a married woman yesterday.The now deceased Brighton Map...Published: 23 Feb 2024 at 20:24hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Trio nabbed for robbery in Tsholotsho
Tsholotsho - Police in Matabeleland North Province have arrested three suspects who allegedly robbed a 74-year-old man near Sikente Business Centre on Sunday evening.The trio, Thembelani Ncube...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 10:13hrs | 3 | by Peter Matuka
Two men arrested for attempted murder
TWO men from Pumula South, Bulawayo have been arrested for the attempted murder of their friend, Innocent Phuti.On the eighth of February this year, at 7pm Phuti (complainant) was drinking bee...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZNA Colonel hits employee with hammer in salary dispute
A ZIMBABWE National Army Colonel is facing turbulent times after he was dragged to court by his employee for allegedly severely striking him with a hammer on the head over a salary dispute.Col...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 15:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Duo kill cousin brother at grazing land
Police in Matabeleland North Province have arrested two murder suspects who viciously attacked their cousin brother to death using knob kerries on Saturday.The two murder suspects Lindelani Ms...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
Cellphone thief bashed to death by three friends
Police in Inyathi have arrested three suspected murderers for allegedly assaulting and murdering a colleague over allegations of cellphone theft.The trio suspects; Kulekani Nyathi (25), Nkanyi...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 22:16hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
Girlfriend murdered 5 days before lobola negotiations
RESIDENTS of Bulawayo's Emakhandeni suburb are in shock following the alleged brutal killing on Monday night of Hillary Nothabo Ncube (26) by her boyfriend, Obvious Velani Sibanda, five days before lo...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for violent murder of pregnant girlfriend in Bulawayo
POLICE have arrested a 26-year-old man, Obvious Velani Sibanda of Emakhandeni suburb for the violent murder of his girlfriend Nothabo Ncube, whom he accused of being impregnated by another man....Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 15:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inyathi Horror: Six robbers launch vicious axe attack on pedestrian
In a chilling incident that unfolded at Grave Sand Business Centre in Inyathi, a pedestrian identified as Bongani Khabo fell victim to a brutal assault by...Published: 27 Jan 2024 at 08:16hrs | | by Peter Matuka
Suspected donkey thief tortured to death
CLOSE to 20 residents of Dumba village near Beitbridge allegedly kidnapped and tortured to death a fellow villager accused of stealing a neighbour's donkey.A police report indicated that Austin Siband...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for reprimanding 13-year-old girl at nightclub
A HWANGE man who is based in South Africa was fatally stabbed in Lubangwe on New Year's Day for rebuking a 13-year-old girl for patronising a nightclub as a minor.Police are investigating the ...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man brutally murdered in revenge killing
The ChronicleA 35- year-old man from Maboleni area in Lower Gweru died after he was allegedly fatally assaulted and stabbed by a gang of five men over previous grudges.The five suspect...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 12:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mutoko men gang-rape minor
Two men from Mutoko allegedly hatched a plan to drug and gang rape a 15-year-old girl on Christmas day.The matter came to light at Mutoko magistrates courts this afternoon.Anesu Sebast...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 13:55hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Granny (78) axed to death
A 78-year-old woman from Nembudziya in Gokwe North was found dead after she was struck with an axe on the head by an intruder.The incident took place at Murozvi Village under Chief Chireya....Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thief beaten to death
THREE men have been arrested after they allegedly teamed up and beat a man to death for stealing from one of them.Cephas Dube (32), Patrick Moyo and Leonard Sibanda (28) who are employed at Bl...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
2 men killed during beer drinking spree
TWO men died over the weekend in separate incidents following an argument during beer drinking sprees in Southlea Park and Hatcliffe in Harare.Some of the suspects have since been arrested whi...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 14:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Teacher left dead, suspected lover critically injured at a school
As the country observes 16 days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, a female teacher at Chiriseri Secondary School lost her life at the brutal hands of her husband. The deceased, Ratidz...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 14:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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