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Wife scalds husband with boiling oil

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A WOMAN has avoided prison after pouring boiling cooking oil over her sleeping husband during a row. Edina Nyenda, of Luveve suburb, was convicted of physical abuse by Bulawayo magistrate Jeconia Ncube. Nyenda was sentenced to 15 months in prison. However, six months of the sentence were sus­pended for five years…

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Cattle rustlers caged 4yrs over stock theft

Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo TWO men who were arrested while transporting stolen cattle have each been sentenced to four years’ impris­onment for stock theft. Luckmore Moyo, 46, and Farai Hove, 28, appeared before Bula­wayo magistrate Matthew Mutiro, who convicted and sentenced them after the court found them guilty of stealing livestock. They pleaded not guilty,…

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Four remanded over violent crime spree

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO FOUR men have appeared in court facing seven counts of armed robbery following a series of alleged violent robberies in Bulawayo’s Nkulumane, Cowdray Park and Old Luveve suburbs. Joseph Phiri, Trust Adam Mubvumbi, Challenge Neta and Wel­lington Nyakurima appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Pasipanodya Maturure. They pleaded not guilty to all the…

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Mbembesi man jailed for minor abuse

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Mbem­besi has been sentenced to an effec­tive four years in prison after being convicted on two counts of engaging in sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl, who is legally incapable of consenting to sexual activity. Elliot Vhendo, of Stand 18, Mantanjeni Village, appeared before Bulawayo Regional Court…

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Mpilo hospital renovations move apace

Hazel Marimbiza in Bulawayo REHABILITATION works at Mpilo Hospital are nearing completion, with the first phase of renovations now be­tween 80 and 90 percent complete, pav­ing the way for improved patient care. The rehabilitation works are being undertaken under the Presidential Hospital Rehabilitation, Upgrading and Modernisa­tion Scheme, through which the govern­ment is upgrading and modernising…

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Vic Falls heritage project empowers communities

Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo ZIMBABWE and Zambia have launched a joint skills and entrepreneurship training programme around the Never Muboko.The programme, organised by the African World Heritage Fund in partnership with the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), ZimParks, and the Zambia National Heritage Conservation Commission, seeks to equip local stakeholders with the skills to develop community-driven businesses…

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