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Gayton Mackenzie calls on Home Affairs to be ready to deport protesting Zimbabweans from SA
South Africa's Patriot Alliance (PA) leader, Gayton Mackenzie has urged the Department of Home Affairs (DHE) to stand "ready" and "deport" the Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa who have vowed to ma...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours fight over witchcraft
A HARARE woman has been granted a peace order against her elderly neighbour, who was accusing her of witchcraft.Elizabeth Mupawana from Glen Norah told Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira that ...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 12:55hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Woman 'tormented' for snatching man
A MABVUKU woman has approached the Harare Civil Court seeking a peace order against her lover's wife and son, accusing them of attempting to bewitch her, insulting her and assaulting her in public....Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's security organs intensify safety measures ahead of elections
THE police and other security arms have intensified safety and security measures in the country to ensure that the public is free to conduct their activities in a serene environment ahead of the harmo...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, police differ on Shurugwi arson case
POLICE have dismissed speculation that an arson case in which 10 houses were burnt in Shurugwi, Midlands province, over the weekend was a result of political violence.The police's position con...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Siblings kill brother in witchcraft row
IN a shocking incident, a 57-year-old man from Macala Village in under Chief Sikhobokhobo's area in Nkayi, Matebeleland North province was allegedly murdered by his two brothers over witchcraft ...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo retires in exile
OF all my records by Zimbabwean musicians, the one I treasure the most is Thomas Mapfumo's crackly 7-inch single with "Kuyaura" on side A and "Zvanyadza" on the flip side.Released in 1979, tow...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:50hrs | 4 | by Percy Zvomuya
Teens terrorise community
FEAR has gripped St Peters, on the outskirts of Bulawayo, with residents divided on whether attacks on residents by three minors are acts of robbery or satanism.The three minor brothers, aged ...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Community wants witchcraft-accused family banished
St Peter's residents on the outskirts of Bulawayo are calling for a family to be banished from the community for practising witchcraft.This is after some community members suffered some myster...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 16:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son foils Zanu-PF's plan to campaign using late father's name
ZAPU president and late Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's son Sibangalizwe has foiled Zanu-PF's plan to hold an all-night gala in commemoration of the late vice president at his rural Kezi home in Matebeleland S...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:18hrs | 2 | 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 | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman stones 2 daughters to death
A mother in Masvingo teamed up with her brother to stone her daughters aged two and five to death.This was after Modina Mavhunga (28) and Clever Mavhunga (35) had assaulted their father accusi...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's amnesty for rapists hitting victims harder
EMELKA (not real name) was only 11 years old when a 59-year-old villager forced himself on her. The villager repeated the attack several times, threatening to kill the young girl using witchcraft if s...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally attacks 'educated, but incompetent ministers'
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has launched a broadside on "educated, but incompetent government ministers" whom he accused of running down the economy and failing to reign in the country's run-away inflat...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwamu Kwamu: An album of apologies, disclaimers
LAST month, Rhumba musician Madlela Skhobokhobo launched his much-anticipated album, Kwamu Kwamu in Bulawayo. Madlela is a very funny man and with this offering, comic relief was achieved with...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | | by Mbulelo Mpofu
Man axed to death by relatives in witchcraft row
A GOKWE man died after being axed by his two cousins who accused him of practising witchcraft and causing misfortunes within their family.Pondai Manyao (53) died on his way to Gweru Provincial...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 14:10hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Black cats in neighbours witchcraft row
A WOMAN from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo is living in palpable fear after her neighbour who is in the habit of accusing her of practicing witchcraft sensationally claimed that she unleashed black&...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man axes mother to death over witchcraft
POLICE in Kametivi have arrested a 34-year-old man for allegedly striking his mother with an axe after accusing her of witchcraft. In a statement on Thursday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP...Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brothers bash own mother to death
Two Dotito men are assisting police with investigations following the death of their mother whom they took turns to assault.Aleck Chand...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Brothers attempt to kill sister over witchcraft allegations
A 36-YEAR OLD Dotito woman is battling for life at Karanda hospital after she was allegedly bashed by her two brothers who accused her of bewitching them....Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 10:41hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man cuts grandfather's throat in callous murder
A 29-year-old Chikombedzi man slit his 70-year-old grandfather's throat in a callous murder incident police linked to a misunderstanding between the two.This shock incident was confirmed by po...Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Alleged Plumtree witch violently bashed by Tsikamutandas in Matobo
A disturbing video has surfaced on social media showing two youthful men who describe themselves as traditional healers beating up an elderly woman, whom they accuse of being a witch, with tree ...Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 13:52hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sons kill 'bewitching' father
POLICE in Harare have arrested two brothers from Glen Norah on allegations of killing their biological father on Saturday after accusing him of practicing witchcraft claims on Saturday.Fearing...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 'Witch' found with no clothes on, video goes viral
A video of a woman found with no clothes in Chingome Shop in Bocha, Buhera has gone viral on social media.In the video clip shared by ...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 07:39hrs | 2 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Suspected wizards/witches usually found at people's homes suffer from mental health
THE grey-haired, half naked and stumbling elderly individuals who are usually found at people homes in the wee hours are not all wizards and witches but some suffer from mental health.A family...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:54hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours' witchcraft row spills into court
OCTAVIA Moyo has suffered enough verbal abuse at the hands of her neighbour who brands her a witch and a prostitute.Moyo claims her neighbour Alice Maseko accuses her of practising the dark ar...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Catholic priest under probe for harassing teachers, corruption
A Catholic resident priest at St Benedict High School, Fr Innocent Mangwiro is at loggerheads with the mission's authority and is now under investigation over allegations of misconduct, corrupt tenden...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 08:56hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man kills parents over witchcraft allegations
In a bizarre incident, a Mutoko man has left villagers of Nyarugwe shell-shocked after he fatally attacked his parents with a hoe handle.The matter came to light at Mutoko magistrates courts o...Published: 05 Jan 2023 at 11:46hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Woman stalks hubby's friend
HAVING been deserted by her husband over witchcraft allegations, a Mutare woman was left so devastated and threatening to commit suicide.The woman, Tatenda Chimwesa, is also venting her anger ...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pastor shot on suspicion of witchcraft
A-PASTOR from Magobo village under Chief Siabuwa in Binga was last week shot by suspects that are yet to be arrested after they accused him of practising witchcraft.Th...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman who has been 'pregnant for seven years' seeks help
IN a shocking matter, a 29-year -old Mufakose woman, Alisa Sakile Marova claims she has been pregnant for the past seven years.The condition, NewZimbabwe.com was told, is suspected to be an ac...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Prophet warns sangoma who sells Jezebel oil
South African based leader of Imperial City Church Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi has warned that he will spiritually shutdown the business of a trending Zambian herbalist who is distributing Jezeb...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 13:31hrs | 10 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Co-wives trade blows over witchcraft accusations
A woman from Bulawayo's Entumbane suburb was fined $5 000 for attacking her co-wife, accusing her of bewitching her.Silibaziso Moyo appeared before Western Commonage Courts magistrate Jeconia ...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sex herbs a hit at Hlanganani Expo
THE Chesvingo Karanga Village stand proved to be a hit at the just ended Sanganani/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo as most exhibitors, particularly men, flocked to the stand to buy sex...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 19:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF to elect Ndebele President in the coming congress?
Should a Matabele, through a miracle, be elected as ZANU PF President in the coming congress, that man or woman would be very lucky to come out of Harare alive.You have heard how MDC aka CCC s...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 13:54hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Former senior cop in murder storm
AN inquest is set to be held for a woman who was allegedly poisoned to death in a fight over inheritance in which a former Assistant Commissioner in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), Mrs Marian Tige...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 13:58hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Shock as male cat births triplets
IN a rather stranger than fiction story, villagers in the Mpoki area in Gokwe were left in shock and disgust after a male cat recently gave birth to three surprise kittens, in a case the community has...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 19:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Naked night rider startles family
A family from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo had the shock of its life when it woke up to find an old half-naked man curled up fast asleep in their yard.The incident which had caused a stir i...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Can we ever say what happened at Chimoio was a mere 'incident' - so why refer to Gukurahundi as simple 'disturbances'?
Insensitivity is as evil as witchcraft!At least, that is exactly how I feel.How else can anyone describe any indi...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 21:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chief summons witch hunter
A TRADITIONAL leader in Kezi, Chief Nyangazonke has summoned a tsikamutanda (witch hunter) operating in the area to explain his activities.Tsikamutandas are reportedly wreaking havoc in Matabe...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police petitioned over Filabusi tsikamutandas
GWANDA-based human rights watchdog, Coalition for Citizens Advocates (Coca) has petitioned police in Matabeleland South to deal with tsikamutandas (witch hunters) who are "fleecing" Filabusi villages ...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC must not be a ghost organisation, it needs to be accountable
The question of whether or not CCC must frame a constitution, come up with structures and go to congress to select party leaders is, no doubt, such a hot and wearying one.But that's one questi...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 12:34hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
Brothers steal grandpa's cow to pay traditional healer
TWO brothers from Mahusekwa in Chihota are on the run after allegedly stealing their grandfather's cow to settle a payment with a self-styled traditional healer, commonly known as Tsikamutanda....Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
23 high school pupils fall into a hysteria, lessons suspended
TWENTY-THREE pupils at Amhlophe High School in Bulawayo yesterday fell into a hysteria, prompting the school to suspend lessons and Government to commit to providing counselling services to the learne...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa officially recognises Matabeleland independence cause, talks about it daily
Just imagine UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, threatening to shorten the lives of all Scottish people who are calling for the independence of Scotland from UK or Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 09:19hrs | 3 | by Israel Dube
Sperm harvesters on the loose in Bulawayo
A GROUP of female sperm harvesters is on the loose in Bulawayo after three women reportedly drugged and sexually assaulted a man who they had given a lift, with police warning the public not to accept...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:18hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu
Mliswa tasked with finding a Ndebele puppet that will replace Kembo Mohadi?
The position of 2nd vice president that is imposed on Matabele people in Zimbabwe is a symbol of capture, oppression, mockery and an insult to Matabele nation. The children of the stars and the sons a...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 07:15hrs | 6 | by Israel Dube
Is the voice of people really the voice of God?
VOX populi, vox Dei is a common Latin phrase loosely translated to mean "Voice of the people is the voice of God". Sometimes this same conjecture is replicated as the will of the people is the will of...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Tendai Makaripe
Binga Chief escapes 'lightning attack'
IN a stranger than fiction story, a traditional leader "escaped" a lightning attack that had been meant to kill him for enforcing customary law in his area of jurisdiction.Chief Siachilaba, bo...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ulunyoka: a harmful violation of spouse's rights
Harmful traditional practices have led to the abuse of human rights and abuse of women. These include genital mutilation and child marriages that have infringed on the rights of women, however, the us...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:46hrs | 13 | by Mashudu Mambo
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