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By Nomathemba Mathe 34-year-old Irvine Shoko from Hwange has been fined USD$150 after he threatened to murder his neighbor in a fit of rage when his marriage proposal was rejected. The confrontation unfolded after Shoko, armed with an okapi knife, stormed into his neighbor’s homestead demanding to marry the man’s already-married daughter. On the 6th […]
Nomathemba Mathe The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced that water supply to all residential areas has been cut off and will remain unavailable until Wednesday, October 16th. This follows power failures at the city’s pumping and treatment stations due to maintenance work being carried out by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC). […]
By Lindy Ndhlovu A 64-year-old man from Zezani Village in Beitbridge has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for brutally assaulting his wife after she delayed preparing breakfast. The incident occurred on the 5th of October 2024, and saw the man violently attacking his wife with both a stick and a stone. The Beitbridge […]
By Nomathemba Mathe Samuel Dube, a man from Hillside in Bulawayo, has embraced a nomadic lifestyle, opting to wear loincloths and live in harmony with nature. Dube’s unconventional choices are attributed to what he calls a meaningful way to connect with his ancestors and honor his cultural roots. In an interview, Dube explained that his […]
By Charity Chikara A 65-year-old Bulawayo man appeared in Western Commonage Magistrate’s Court, facing rape charges involving a 10-year-old girl. The accused allegedly used “extra lessons” as a ruse to commit the crime. According to the National Procecuting Authority of Zimbabwe on the 27th of September 2024, at around 3:00 PM, the man is said […]
By Anisha Hungwe NetOne, in partnership with Protraz, has taken a major step in Zimbabwe’s digital transformation with the official launch of a 5G base station in Boka, Harare. The milestone event, held yesterday, was attended by Vice President Kembo Mohadi and key stakeholders in the country’s telecommunications sector. The launch marks the beginning of […]
Lindy Ndhlovu The Bulawayo City Council has extended the contract of Town Clerk Christopher Dube by one year, ensuring continued stability in the city’s administration. The extension, which took effect on the 1st of October 2024, was approved by the Local Government Board following the expiration of Dube’s previous term on the 30th of September. […]
Chenai Museta The annual Mine Entra Expo, Zimbabwe’s premier mining, engineering, and transport exhibition, officially began today in Bulawayo. This year’s event has drawn over 250 exhibitors, both local and international, who are eager to explore new opportunities in the mining sector. Exhibitors, including prominent companies from Zimbabwe and abroad, are focused on attracting new […]
By Makhosethu Ndlovu A recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce from the 27th of September to the 4th of October 2024, has revealed significant challenges within Zimbabwe’s formal retail sector, primarily driven by disparities between official and parallel exchange rates. The survey findings indicate a marked increase in the prices of […]
By Anisha Hungwe The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is urging the public to assist in the ongoing investigation of the Ecobank robbery in Bulawayo, where USD 4 million was stolen. The heist, which occurred on the 3rd of October involved armed robbers overpowering a Safeguard security driver and making off with six trunks filled with […]
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