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By Effort Moyo A 62-year-old from Old Pumula has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping his 18-year-old niece and attempting to conceal the crime by persuading her to become his second wife. The incident took place on the 30th of August 2024, when the victim visited the accused’s home to care for […]
By Nomathemba Mathe The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has denounced a fake press statement titled “Filming of Tragic Incidents and Legal Action,” which has been circulating on social media. The ZRP confirmed the statement, purportedly issued by an unknown individual, is fraudulent. Authorities clarified that the signature on the statement does not belong to Commissioner […]
By Pronellah Lunga The 8th edition of the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, originally scheduled for this year, has been postponed to August 2025, following a decision by organizers to address limited representation across certain artistic genres. In a statement released by the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards Trust, the organizers explained that the extra time would […]
By Anisha Hungwe 43-year-old Tineyi Chihukura from Manningdale has been arrested for defrauding several individuals by falsely promising them jobs at the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC). Chihukura appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa this morning, facing four counts of fraud. He allegedly tricked his victims by claiming he had connections with hiring […]
News Editor The inaugural Zimbabwe-Zambia Energy Projects Summit is currently taking place in Victoria Falls, bringing together key stakeholders from both countries to explore strategies for expediting energy project implementation amid ongoing power shortages. The summit provides a platform for government officials, investors, and energy experts to deliberate on critical issues affecting the energy sector. […]
By Pronellah Lunga The Miss Universe Zimbabwe board has expressed great optimism and excitement regarding Sakhile Dube, who is representing Zimbabwe at the Miss Universe competition in Mexico. The board is hopeful that she will bring the coveted title home. Upon her arrival in Mexico, Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi Chiwenga, Chairperson of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe […]
By Anisha Hungwe The Bulawayo City Council has issued a strong reminder to homeowners to ensure that their durawalls are equipped with weepholes to allow water to flow freely. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in a penalty of USD 250. In an interview with Skyz Metro FM, Mr. Mhlangano Moyo, the Chief […]
By Nomathemba Mathe The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) has been deployed to Namibia for the country’s general elections, set for November 27, 2024. This deployment aligns with Article 3 of the revised SADC Principles and Guidelines Governing Democratic Elections (2021), which requires SADC to observe all general elections within member […]
Effort Moyo President Emmerson Mnangagwa has congratulated Dr. Navin Ramgoolam on his recent election as Prime Minister of Mauritius. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the president praised the peaceful and transparent electoral process in Mauritius, noting it as a commendable example of democratic values in the region. On behalf of Zimbabwe and the Southern […]
Effort Moyo The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo are urging drivers to exercise heightened caution as the rainy season begins, following the recording of 102 accidents in the city from 6 to 12 November 2024. With the onset of rain, road conditions have become more hazardous, with wet surfaces and potholes increasing the likelihood […]
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