Three Inyathi men jailed over nephew’s death after assault
Three men from Chief Mtshana’s area in Inyathi have each been sentenced to three years in prison after the High Court sitting at Hwange convicted them of culpable homicide for fatally assaulting their nephew. The National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe identified the convicted men as Mzimkhulu Mthombeni (44), Masotsha Mthombeni…
Two men jailed 20 years each over Nyamandlovu murder as woman accused of plotting killing dies before trial
Two Bulawayo men have each been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal murder of a 27-year-old Nyamandlovu man in a case that has taken nearly five years to conclude, while the woman accused of orchestrating the killing never stood trial after dying by suicide. The High Court…
Matabeleland North records lowest number of hospital deliveries, Parliament told
Matabeleland North recorded the lowest number of hospital deliveries in Zimbabwe in 2025, according to statistics presented in Parliament by Health and Child Care Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora. Responding to a question from Maureen Kademaunga Murombedzi, who had requested provincial statistics on maternal and newborn deaths for 2025, Dr. Mombeshora…
Don’t kill snakes, ZimParks urges
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has urged members of the public not to kill snakes indiscriminately, saying the reptiles play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. In a message to mark World Snake Day yesterday, ZimParks said snakes are often misunderstood despite the important role they…
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ZEC confirms Victoria Falls by-elections after councillor recall drama
BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has confirmed that by-elections will be held in Victoria Falls’ Wards 9, 10 and 11 following the recall of three…
“We are losing a generation”: Chinotimba youth speaks out on drugs, lost potential
BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI As drug and substance abuse continues to cast a shadow over many communities, one Chinotimba…
ZANU-PF dominates Tsholotsho by-elections, takes three wards
BY WANDILE TSHUMA ZANU-PF secured all three contested wards in the Tsholotsho Rural District Council by-elections held on…
From rural Binga to the track: Runner targets Zimbabwe representation
BY NOKUTHABA DLAMINI He trains in worn-out running shoes. He relies on a watch worth just US$3 to…
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