Takudzwa Dhambu THE Police are investigating a case of murder which occurred in Kenzamba, Mashonaland West province, where a man was murdered following an altercation during a game of snooker. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said the suspect allegedly struck Norman Muteyaunga, 38, once on the head with a machete following an argument. “The…
POLITICAL EDITOR ZIMBABWE is on the verge of making a massive footprint on the global health spectrum, with Zanu PF recently revealing that it is working with a local scientist on a potential drug to combat HIV and Covid-19. This comes after HIV/Aids-related deaths in the country have risen by more than 200 cases in…
Takudzwa Dhambu AUTHORITIES have warned criminals, particularly violent thugs, that their days of wantonly abusing the law and the country’s bail system while awaiting trial are numbered. At the same time, police will go after all people and businesses who did not regularise or surrender their illegal firearms during the just-ended weapons amnesty period. Speaking…
THE Mine Ventilation Society of Zimbabwe (MVSZ) president, Tonderai Chikande, has appealed to the authorities to urgently come up with new ventilation and occupational hygiene regulations relevant to the current mining environment. Chikande made the call at the MVSZ’s annual general meeting held in Bulawayo last week. “Many of our current ventilation and occupational hygiene…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER SELF-STYLED prophet and leader of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) church, Walter Magaya, is expected in court in Harare today to face charges of rape and fraud. Magaya was arrested in an early morning police raid on Saturday at his offices in the capital. He has been in police custody…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A CHINESE mine, Chengxi, in Shurugwi, Midlands Province, allegedly lost US$150 000 to armed robbers last month. One of the suspected armed robbers, Given Mandizadza, appeared in court on Friday, where he was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. It is alleged that on October 2 2025,…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE country’s mega housing project — Nyore Nyore Housing Scheme — has won plaudits for its delivery targeting low-income earners. This comes after the national housing project scooped an award at the weekend — where the Zimbabwe Real Estate and Construction Awards — adjudged Nyore Nyore Housing Scheme the best model for affording…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A HARARE MAN is in trouble after he allegedly raped his estranged wife, who was menstruating, and subsequently threatened to kill her. The man, Simbarashe Chiwatidzo, is facing counts of physical abuse and rape. He was granted US$100 bail. It is alleged that on October 28 2025, at around 1900…
RUTENDO NGARA Senior Staff Write WELL-KNOWN and self-styled prophet, Walter Magaya, was arrested by police yesterday on allegations of rape and fraud. The founder of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) church was nabbed in an early morning police raid at his offices in the capital. Police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrest, adding…
METBANK is set to monetise idle assets, mainly the land bank, as it intensifies financial mobilisation efforts to support core banking operations. The bank is seeking innovative ways to raise funding to boost lending while minimising its exposure to debt. Monetising land owned by the bank entails either selling as stands or developing into housing…
