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Deported convicts wreak havoc in quarantine centres
Four returnees from South Africa, believed to have been recently released from prison, are now quarantined for an unspecified period in remand prison cells after their arrest for theft and violence wh...Published: 20 May 2020 at 06:51hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 presents opportunity to remodel Africa, says Tagwirei
BUSINESS tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei yesterday said Africa should take advantage of the global COVID-19 crisis to reshape the region's narrative and redefine its growth trajectory by boosting productiv...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 08:27hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube yet to release COVID-19 funds
GOVERNMENT's incapacity to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country was exposed in a case currently before the High Court where the Health ministry disclosed that Treasury has not yet ...Published: 13 Apr 2020 at 08:32hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
'Scorpions' terrorise Gwanda villagers
TERROR has gripped Nhwali village in Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, where a marauding gang has unleashed a wave of violence, viciously assaulting villagers and leaving many nursing broken limbs....Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 20:40hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Econet hikes data tarrifs by 23%
Econet Wireless on Wednesday raised its data prices by 23 percent, as the Zimbabwe dollar continues its slide.According to Zi...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 13:11hrs | 1611 | by Staff reporter
27 machete killings in Silobela alone
HOME Affairs deputy minister Mike Madiro on Thursday told Senate that machete-wielding gangsters committed 27 murders in Silobela alone from January 2019 to date.He was responding to a questio...Published: 02 Mar 2020 at 09:08hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains wreak havoc countrywide
HEAVY rains which have been pounding most parts of the country continue causing infrastructural damage while landslides in Vumba on Saturday blocked access to the iconic Leopard Rock Hotel, a favourit...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 06:31hrs | 3318 | by Staff reporter
Lightning strikes 13 pupils
A headman drowned in Mbire, while at least 13 learners at Chitenje Secondary School in Karoi were yesterday struck and injured by lightning as heavy rains wreak havoc in different parts of the country...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 05:53hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc in Binga
TWENTY-ONE families were left marooned and road infrastructure destroyed in Binga, Matabeleland North province, following flash floods that hit the area since the weekend, with the Local Government mi...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 08:37hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
NSSA dumps Treasury Bills
THE National Social Security (Nssa) has discontinued investing in Treasury Bills (TBs) in the face of skyrocketing inflation, with the state-run pension fund now saddled with US$295 million (in TBs an...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 06:02hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Infertility scars: Through the narrow gate - PART 2
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.She then faced a plethora of challe...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 08:43hrs | 1824 | by Heaven Munyuki
Illegal gold miners wreak havoc in Mazowe
Mazowe Satellite Station, Mazowe River and citrus plantations are under threat from the illegal gold mining activities of over 500 artisanal miners. The illegal artisanal miners from areas suc...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1729 | by Staff Reporter
MaShurugwi wreak havoc at gigs
Machete-wielding artisanal miners are terrorising music shows, demanding free entry and torching violence, making artistes think seriously about going to smaller towns. They get the name MaShu...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:18hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: The tragedy of gumboot Shona hegemony and dictatorship
When the colonial masters settled in Africa in the late 1700s and early 1800s, they mainly had one goal to stretch their economic prospects. In their arrival, it was numerically impossible to gather i...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:15hrs | 1264 | by Ayanda Manala
Cattle rustlers wreak havoc
Ranganai Sivangani from Chirumanzu in the Midlands Province is now convinced that police are working with cattle rustling syndicates wreaking havoc in the area.On October 10, one of Sivangani'...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:54hrs | 1524 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo extends water shedding to 3 days
Bulawayo has extended its water shedding regime to 72 hours per week from 48 hours after demand outpaced pumping capacity while water levels at its dams have severely reduced.The BCC says cons...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 07:08hrs | 1418 | by ZimLive
Chief Ndiweni threatens to expel traditional leaders
CHIEF Nyangazonke Ndiweni of Matobo District has threatened to expel traditional leaders under his jurisdiction, whom he is accusing of conniving with self-proclaimed witch-hunters, known as tsikamuta...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 08:48hrs | 6298 | by Staff Reporter
Goblins on the prowl
According to the standard definition of a goblin, this is a hostile, small, grotesque and mischievous supernatural creature.But if you live in Matabeleland's Kezi kingdom or Cowdray Park, Bula...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 07:28hrs | 319 | by Emmanuel Kafe
Smugglers wreak havoc in Plumtree
PLUMTREE villagers say they are being terrorised by gangs involved in the smuggling of goods from neighbouring Botswana who rob them of their valuables.The smugglers, who operate from illegal ...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:45hrs | 1841 | by Staff reporter
Goblins wreak havoc in family
A SEEMINGLY unremorseful Mutasa man who let his family live in abject poverty and incessant torment from several goblins he allegedly possessed has been ordered by Chief Mutasa to take the lead in cle...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1795 | by Staff repoirter
The scourge of greedy political businesspeople
Zimbabweans are on tenterhooks as unscrupulous businesspeople pursuant to aiding and abetting the ambitions of some political losers who are seeking to blackmail government into a political union of s...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:34hrs | 703 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Machete terror gangs spreading mayhem in Mnangagwa's home province
Murder and violence are spreading in the mineral-rich Midlands - President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province - as armed militias reportedly sponsored by politicians wreak havoc with impunity....Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 2052 | by Staff reporter
Cattle rustlers wreak havoc in Mat South
POLICE in Matabeleland South have launched a manhunt for suspected cattle rustlers who stole and slaughtered three cattle valued at $2 300 in the bush.Police said the cattle were stolen betwee...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 22:29hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter
These critics need more help than cyclone victims
CYCLONE Idai has brought out the good and the ugly in people.Many Zimbabweans have, commendably, risen to the occasion to assist fellow human beings, while others are using this as an opportun...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:33hrs | 389 | by Conway Tutani
Cyclone Idai wreaks havoc in Zimbabwe; the IRC launches immediate emergency response
As the effects of Cyclone Idai continue to wreak havoc in Eastern Zimbabwe, the International Rescue Committee is responding in the hardest hit areas to address the massive need caused by the worst na...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:03hrs | 190 | by IRC
Artisanal miners wreak havoc at Mazowe mine
Illegal gold miners are reportedly causing havoc at Mazowe mine, popularly known as jumbo mine, by practising illegal mining and causing serious land degradation at the mine after the mine downsized o...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 1055 | by Simbarashe Sithole
82 dead as cyclone toll doubles in Zimbabwe, more feared dead
TROPICAL cyclone Idai continued to wreak havoc in eastern Zimbabwe, with authorities announcing more than 82 bodies had been recovered as of late Sunday.Chimanimani and Chipinge districts sout...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:39hrs | 5167 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa's hitmen after Linda Masarira
The hidden hand of the MDC Alliance and Crisis Coalition in Zimbabwe (CCZ) for fanning violence has been exposed through a leaked telephone conversation between CCZ leader, Rashid Mahiya and MDC-T Spo...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 21:46hrs | 3999 | by Staff reporter
Hyenas wreak havoc in Tsholotsho
A serious human-wildlife conflict is brewing in Tsholotsho with hyenas terrorising people in the district's two wards.Villagers in the two wards have already lost over 30 goats and about 25 ca...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 18:11hrs | 851 | by Staff Reporter
Elephants wreak havoc
FARMERS in the Chibuwe/Musikavanhu irrigation scheme have appealed to Government for assistance in controlling elephants that are destroying their summer crop. The elephants are straying from ...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 05:36hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Makorokozas wreak havoc, vandalise water and sewer pipes
Machete wielding gold panners have become a cause for concern in the City of Kwekwe were they are vandalising water and sewer pipes using the water to clean their gold ore leaving the residents of Kwe...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 16:11hrs | 2072 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's patience with Mangudya wearing thin
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's patience with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya could be wearing thin, NewZimbabwe reported. Mnangagwa has failed to hide his annoyance with his ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 07:40hrs | 14856 | by Staff reporter
Rustlers wreak havoc in Beitbridge
VILLAGERS from Mapayi and Dumba areas on the outskirts of Beitbridge have this year lost 39 cattle and 150 goats to cross-border livestock rustlers who are believed to be slaughtering and selling carc...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 10:18hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Three children burn to death
THREE children from Tsholotsho were burnt beyond recognition while four others were saved by their 12-year-old sibling after a fire gutted a room they were sleeping in while their parents attended a f...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:17hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa slip reveals dangerous plans
There is only so long a person can keep up the pretence. Eventually, however hard he tries try, the mask will slip and a person's true self is revealed. That is what American crime writer Robert Bloch...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 19:48hrs | 15229 | by Jealousy Dutiro
Armed robbers wreak havoc in Mashonaland East
Two men reportedly lost their vehicles and valuables in a space of two days as armed robbers wreaked havoc in Mashonaland East province early this week.Provincial acting police spokesperson As...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:55hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
Dembare invade Ascot
ASCOT is turning out to be the venue, the gift, that keeps on giving Castle Lager Premier Soccer League drama and as Dynamos make the trip here for a date against Chapungu, very few can dare guess the...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:56hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers wreak havoc in Mvurwi
Three armed robbers using a black Honda Fit allegedly pounced on Mvurwi people and robbed them of their valuables after offering them a lift yesterday night, Bulawayo24.com has learnt.Accordin...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 10:45hrs | 1820 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Cattle thieves wreak havoc
WATCH: Cattle thieves wreak havochttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR7sNQJ5hi8...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 09:29hrs | 2792 | by social media
HIV, TB, STIs wreak havoc in SA
HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have claimed too many South African lives.Today, defeating these diseases is a national priority, with the mission of the late...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:18hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc
Several people, including 85 school pupils, have been left stranded in Mashonaland Central province following floods that hit some areas recently after successive days of rains.The 85 pupils f...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 05:35hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Stray lions wreak havoc in Mbire district
Stray lions are on rampage in the remote area of Mbire district, Mashonaland Central province, after they attacked four cattle yesterday in Gonono village ward four according to ZANU PF legislator Dou...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 11:25hrs | 1007 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Miners wreak havoc in Shamva
Upstream mining activities are causing massive land degradation in Shamva and water bodies in the surrounding areas are now polluted, while siltation is threatening the reservoirs' water holding capac...Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 09:50hrs | 1182 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa shielding criminals?
ZIMBABWEANS welcome efforts by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government to get rid of criminals.However, the blitz on such behaviour should be extended to cover all corrupt elements in ...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 05:31hrs | 2546 | by Staff reporter
Strong winds, hail storm wreak havoc in parts of Bulawayo
Strong winds and hail storm yesterday night left a trail of destruction at Emthunzini suburbs close to Pumula South in Bulawayo. Civil protection unity and the Bulawayo city council are ...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 10:36hrs | 2210 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Warthogs wreak havoc in Mat North
MANY villagers in Matabeleland North Province are now forced to guard their crops throughout the night to ward off warthogs that are invading their fields.Speaking in a telephone interview, Um...Published: 24 Apr 2017 at 06:36hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
Elephant kills Lupane man
A 28-YEAR-OLD man was on Wednesday night killed by an elephant in Lupane while guarding his field as wild animals wreak havoc in the district.Sifelani Ncube's body was found on Thursday mo...Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 12:19hrs | 1152 | by Staff reporter
Touts wreak havoc
TOUTS at Fourth Street bus terminus in Harare are wreaking havoc, assaulting and harassing travellers on the Harare-Mutare highway resulting in many losing valuables.On Wednesday, Benita G...Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 12:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains, floods wreak havoc in Harare's affluent Borrowdale
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of heavy rains countywide that are expected to intensify from Saturday to Tuesday next week.The MSD senior forecaster Mr Tich Zinyem...Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 06:01hrs | 1609 | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc in Harare
Close to 30 families in Budiriro 5 Extension in Harare have been displaced by floods amid reports that an 18-year-old man has gone missing.Most affected families were those with homes bu...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 04:30hrs | 499 | by Staff Reporter
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