Oliver Mtukudzi’s widow Daisy wrecks gifted Toyota Fortuner
By Staff Reporter Harare – Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi, has been involved in a car accident barely two weeks after receiving a new Toyota Fortuner as a gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The accident occurred at the Warren Park roundabout in Harare. Specific details of the incident remain unclear. […]
SA Limpopo police woman arrested for six murders, R10 million insurance fraud
By Phathu Luvhengo Limpopo, South Africa – A South African police officer has been arrested in connection with six murders allegedly committed to claim R10 million (approximately US$568,140) in insurance payouts. The 43-year-old officer was apprehended following an investigation into allegations of fraudulent insurance claims. Her alleged killing spree began in 2019. The victims, who […]
Residents’ summit calls for urgent climate action and water justice
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo – Residents’ Associations (RAs) across Zimbabwe have concluded their annual national summit, issuing a resounding call for immediate government action to address the country’s escalating climate change and water crisis. The two-day event, held last week in Bulawayo under the theme “Towards Water Justice and Climate Resilience,” brought together a diverse […]
Harare Half Marathon seeks to restore sports integrity in the capital – says Mafume
By Loyd Matare Harare – City of Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has hailed the Sunshine City Half Marathon as a crucial step in reviving sports integrity in the capital city. The second edition of the marathon, scheduled for October 13, will be running under the theme “Stamping out Drug and Substance Abuse.” The city of […]
Defence minister Muchinguri-Kashiri, army commander Sanyatwe convicted for Covid-19 military brutality
By Staff Reporter Shurugwi – Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Anselem Sanyatwe have been convicted of human rights abuses related to military brutality during Zimbabwe’s 2021 Covid-19 lockdown. Four Shurugwi residents – Batler Jabangwe, Moreblessing Ncube, Grant Zinyuke, and Mavhuto Kachepa – sued the duo, seeking damages for torture endured […]
Teacher’s decomposed body parts found in Gutu
By Gilbert Munetsi Gutu – The decomposing remains of a Chitungwiza teacher, who went missing during the second term school holiday, have been discovered in Gutu. Stella Mushangidze Chidzenga, a Grade 2 teacher at Shingayi Government Primary School in St Mary’s, Chitungwiza, had been missing since August. A chilling discovery was made when a young […]
Mliswa alleges “third hand” behind Chimombe, Mpofu US$7,7 million fraud case
By Staff Reporter Harare – Former independent Norton lawmaker, Temba Mliswa, has made a startling claim that the US$7,7 million presidential goat scheme scandal involving Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu is being driven by political motives rather than legal principles. In a recent social media post, the outspoken politician suggested that the decision to broadcast […]
Highlanders fans raise US$7k in PSL boycott
By Staff Reporter Bulawayo – In a historic display of solidarity, Highlanders Football Club supporters raised a significant US$7,000 during a groundbreaking boycott of their own team’s 2-0 victory over ZPC Kariba in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League on Sunday. The unprecedented action was a protest against perceived unfair treatment by local football authorities, […]
NetOne and Albun Fitness announce second edition of Honde valley Marathon
By Faith Tariro Chimutsa Harare – NetOne, Zimbabwe’s leading telecommunications provider, has partnered with Albun Fitness to host the second edition of the Albun Honde Valley Marathon. The event, slated for November 23, 2024, aims to promote tourism, rural development, and environmental awareness in the scenic Honde Valley. Speaking at the launch event last Thursday, […]
Mt Pleasant Land Scam Leaves Home-Owners High And Dry
By Marshall Bwanya HARARE — HUNDREDS of Mount Pleasant Heights Phase 2 (Lot 4 Zizalisari) property buyers are enduring a 17-year land scam which has implicated Anthony Taengwa Parehwa, a local land developer with links to Zanu PF. Homeseekers have been denied title deeds and crucial documents proving ownership, and now face prospects of repossession of […]