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ALLEGED Guruve serial killer Anymore Zvitsva now faces 25 murder charges as police uncover more evidence linking him to new victims.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that ongoing forensic investigations yielded fresh evidence.When he appeared before a Harare magistrate early this week, Zvitsa was facing 19 murder charges.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police can confirm that…

A BULAWAYO man was arrested for allegedly stealing US$10 300 from his mother to gamble on online betting games.The province’s police spokesperson, Nomalanga Msebele, confirmed that McMillan Zimunhu was taken into custody following investigations into the theft of the money, which his mother had been saving for a building project.“During the period ranging from 2013…

A HARARE security guard appeared in court yesterday for allegedly stealing phones, tablets, and laptops worth over US$11 000.Tatenda Sadowera, who was employed by Safeguard Security and deployed at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) at the time of the alleged offence, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo.He was granted bail of US$100.Prosecutor Lawrence Gangarahwe told the…

NGONI Mwazha, the son of the late apostolic sect leader Paul Mhazha, allegedly breached a court order barring him from holding church meetings in Eastview, Harare.Ngoni, who is jointly charged with 16 others, allegedly went to the Africa Apostolic Church shrines in Eastview Phases 2, 3, and 12 and disturbed ongoing church proceedings by beginning…

THE country’s major dams are now full or nearing capacity following weeks of relentless rainfall across the nation.This comes after authorities warned the public to expect more flooding as torrential rains continue to pound large parts of the country.The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) yesterday said that as at January 1, the country’s major dams…

THE Women’s University in Africa has partnered with Liverpool researchers to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Zimbabwe.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Unice Goshomi from WUA’s Department of Research said the collaboration reflects the core mandate of higher and tertiary education institutions to solve community problems through research and engagement.“For higher and tertiary…

A HARARE man who made headlines last year after his dogs allegedly fatally mauled a passerby was back in court yesterday, alleging that he lost property worth about US$60 000 while he was in remand prison.The complainant, Mike Mupinga, a car dealer, was acquitted of culpable homicide last year.According to the State, on May 31,…

A GOROMONZI man is in trouble after he allegedly raped his 12-year-old girlfriend when he had gone to introduce her to his relative.Kelvin Mushaninga, who is facing rape charges, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.The State alleges that on January 15 2026 at around 1400 hours, the complainant proceeded to the…

A SOUTH African court blocked a Zimbabwean mother’s urgent bid to relocate her children following their father’s tragic suicide.The judgment follows a distressing family dispute involving a Zimbabwean mother, identified as FM, and her former sister-in-law, LB, who has been caring for the children since their father’s death in November 2025.FM sought the court’s permission…

Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER THREE suspected armed robbers linked to a spree of Harare robberies in which property worth over US$120 000 was stolen surrendered themselves to the police on Monday.Wallace Dekwende, Charles Sinola and Tendai Samanyai, who have since appeared in court facing two counts of armed robbery, surrendered themselves at Malbereign police station.They…