Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO men from Kezi, Matabeleland South Province, have been arrested in Bulawayo after allegedly being caught in possession of pangolin scales. Qhubekani Moyo, 35, and Gift Nyoni, 28, both from Bhalangwe Village under Chief Fuyana, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Joseph Mabeza. They were not asked to plead and have been remanded…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe has handed over four residential smart homes, four brand-new cars, and eight solar power systems to lucky winners of its hugely popular 2024 ‘iJoy afta Joy’ Christmas promotion. The life-changing prizes were presented at a colourful ceremony held recently in Penrose, Nyabira, where ecstatic winners — some visibly overwhelmed with emotion —…
AUTHORITIES in Beitbridge have launched a comprehensive investigation into suspected pollution of Limpopo River after reports emerged of an unusual green discoloration in its water. The Limpopo River is a key transboundary water source connecting Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana and receives inflow from several dams, including Zhovhe via the Umzingwane River. “Technocrats from the…
ZIMBABWEANS are struggling to access affordable medicine and treatment for sarcoma cancers at public health facilities, leading to late diagnosis, the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) has said. Sarcomas are a group of cancers that originate from the connective tissues of the body, and can be classified into bone sarcomas and soft tissue sarcomas with…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has extended assistance to nearly 3 000 vulnerable residents through various social safety net interventions. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to alleviate poverty and foster self-reliance among disadvantaged groups within the city. “These services targeted individuals, families, and communities facing social, economic, and health-related…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO man, who killed his wife during a drunken domestic dispute and evaded arrest for more than two years, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Godfrey Ndlovu appeared before Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Naison Chivayo. He pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of culpable homicide following the…
RUTENDO NGARA A CHINESE national was yesterday granted a US$100 bail by a Harare magistrate after he was found in possession of US$40 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (meth). Zheng Chunping is facing charges of unlawful possession of dangerous drugs and was remanded until July 30. Prosecutor Takudzwa Jambawu told the court that on July 11 2025 at around…
SOUTHERN EDITOR POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating yet another daring theft of aviation cables used in aircraft handling at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport barely a month after a similar incident was reported. The two cases have raised serious security concerns, particularly given the high-security protocols expected at the airport. The suspects in both cases…
RUTENDO NGARA A MIDLANDS State University (MSU) was allegedly raped by an intruder after she fell asleep and left her door unlocked. Simbarashe Munenge appeared before Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei and was remanded in custody to today for his bail application. It is alleged that on July 12 2025 and at around 1900 hours,…
RUTENDO NGARA A KWEKWE woman, who allegedly vanished with 26 tonnes of fertiliser worth US$17 000, which she was supposed to transport from Harare to Kwekwe, appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday. Sthabisile Mpofu appeared before provincial magistrate Ruth Moyo facing theft of trust property charges, and she was granted US$500 bail. She will…
