A 56-year-old truck driver from South Africa will appear in court on November 3, facing 17 counts of culpable homicide after a fatal crash on the Chitungwiza Highway in July. Desire Madiviko was operating a Nissan UD truck with a trailer for Silimus Cold Chain Company when the accident occurred on July 22 at about 10 a.m. Raymond Madani from Atherstone and Cook will serve as his legal counsel.
Prosecutors say Madiviko lost control of his vehicle near the St Mary's junction while traveling north toward Harare on Seke Road. The truck's left wheels moved off the road surface, and his attempt to correct the steering sent the vehicle across lanes and onto a central island. The truck struck and killed two pedestrians, Prodigious Mugere and...
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company has rejected blame for a fatal incident that killed a 19-year-old student in Budiriro Extension 1. The teenager died from electrocution on Wednesday while performing work near a power line. Company officials said the victim worked for an unauthorized private contractor operating without proper approval. ZETDC confirmed that it never granted permission for any activities on the medium-voltage line at that site.
A company representative said the utility maintains the highest safety standards for both workers and community members. ZETDC expressed sympathy to the family and warned residents about electrical dangers. The organization stressed that only authorized company...
Harare officials gave property managers seven days to remove abandoned vehicles from parking facilities and public areas. Acting town clerk F.M. Movo announced the order on Wednesday and warned that the city would impound vehicles at the owner's expense if the deadlines passed. The directive follows the deaths of three children discovered inside a derelict Mercedes-Benz near their homes in Kuwadzana Extension on Thursday, October 3.
Authorities requested that residents report the locations of derelict cars to enable rapid municipal response. Police confirmed the missing children had no injuries, suggesting mutilation despite circulating social media claims. The victims disappeared on Tuesday, October 1, before their discovery two days...
A Harare court sentenced Bridget Makaza to 27 years in prison for killing her husband in 2018. Judge Emilia Muchawa ruled the 50-year-old woman planned the attack and traveled to South Africa to obtain an illegal firearm. Prosecutors said Makaza shot businessman MaCloud Mapanga three times while he slept and staged a robbery to hide the crime.
Investigators found no evidence of forced entry at the couple's home. Forensic tests matched bullets from the victim's body to a revolver. Makaza later surrendered to authorities. The woman fled to Britain after receiving bail but returned to Zimbabwe in December 2024, where police arrested her again.
Medical examiners determined Mapanga died from gunshot wounds that caused severe internal...
Gateway Stream Media confirmed that arrangements for the Nubian Notes concert at Harare International Convention Centre have reached completion ahead of the November 8 performance. The event celebrates female musicians under the theme Mambokadzi and features artists Feli Nandi, Gemma Griffiths, Tamy Moyo, Shashl, and Nisha Ts. Manager Elton Kurima said ticket sales demonstrate strong public interest in the production that highlights local talent and supports creative development.
Performers promised audiences an evening of original material and collaborative presentations. Shashl described women as cultural innovators while Griffiths emphasized the significance of the opportunity. Standard admission costs 15 dollars, with VIP access...
Orlando Pirates attacker Relebohile Mofokeng marked his 21st birthday on Wednesday. The club honored the occasion with a social media tribute celebrating the player who wears jersey number 38. Supporters responded with messages praising his talent and wishing him continued success in his career.
Mofokeng advanced through the Transnet School of Excellence program before joining the senior squad. His performances have established him as a regular contributor to the team's offense. The milestone birthday marks a transition period in which expectations grow for the young forward to assume greater responsibilities on the pitch.
Sharks winger Makazole Mapimpi received a five-match ban after officials reviewed dangerous play from his team's United Rugby Championship loss to Ulster. The disciplinary panel met on Wednesday and confirmed the suspension following his second-half red card for a lifting tackle violation. The punishment removes him from one Sharks fixture and four South Africa Test matches scheduled for November. His absence compounds problems for the Durban franchise after four consecutive defeats this season.
The verdict sparked debate among supporters about consistency in rugby discipline. Some observers argued the sanction appeared excessive given his previous record across nearly 200 appearances. Others maintained the penalty matched the severity...
World Rugby suspended Springboks players Makazole Mapimpi and Jan-Hendrik Wessels after disciplinary hearings reviewed incidents from their weekend match. Mapimpi received punishment for dangerous tackling, while Wessels faced sanctions over alleged scrum violations. The penalties remove both athletes from the defending champions' roster at a pivotal moment in their season. South Africa's coaching staff expressed strong objections to the tribunal decisions through social media statements.
Coach Rassie Erasmus posted criticism on the social media platform X and suggested his team confronts challenges beyond field competition. He indicated the suspensions appeared influenced by factors other than evidence alone. The timing creates...
Police officers in Bulawayo collect more than 600,000 dollars monthly through bribes from minibus taxi operators, according to investigative findings. Officers use intermediaries to gather payments of 10 dollars daily from each vehicle at roadblocks positioned across major routes. Municipal police add another 60,000 dollars per month by charging illegal pickup point fees. The corruption undermines the Egodini Mall transport hub, where legal daily fees cost just 2 dollars.
Drivers described paying 3 dollars at three separate checkpoints on the Cowdray Park route, totaling 9 dollars per trip. Vehicles that refuse payment face impoundment and substantial fines for release. Rank marshals demand additional fees of $3 at busy terminal...
