A security guard stabbed a nightclub patron eight times after the man tried to leave without permission, and authorities charged 40-year-old Mpumelelo Masuku with attempted murder. Masuku blocked the complainant at the main entrance of Ndlovini Bottle Store, and the patron found another exit. Prosecutor Ngonidzashe Shumba told Gwanda Regional Magistrate Sithembiso Ndebele that Masuku chased the victim after pushing him to the ground.
The guard caught the fallen man, and he stabbed him six times in the back, once in each thigh, and struck his left cheek with a brick before fleeing the scene. Villagers found the wounded patron, and they transported him to a medical facility for emergency treatment. Police arrested Masuku, and he pleaded...
A headmaster expelled a developmentally disabled girl from Masasi High School after her gang-rape video surfaced online, and the school administration concealed the February assault for seven months. The victim's mother said her daughter cannot read or write and lacks awareness of dates, and she learned about the attack only after villagers mentioned a video. Two male students, ages 16 and 17, allegedly drugged the girl and assaulted her in a bush on Feb. 8 before filming the crime.
Headmaster Kwembeya took no action until the video spread on social media, and the police arrested the suspects on Sunday, September 29. Community member Molline Muchato said the headmaster should be transferred for failing to report the serious crime to...
A Toyota Wish collided with a stationary Howo tipper truck at the 71-kilometer mark on the Chinhoyi-Chegutu highway on Oct. 2, and the crash killed two people while leaving two others critically injured. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the fatal accident after the vehicle carrying three passengers struck the rear of the parked truck with catastrophic force. Emergency responders transported the survivors to Chegutu Hospital for treatment, and medical staff continue to monitor their serious conditions.
Authorities moved the bodies to the Chegutu Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examinations, and investigators are working to determine what caused the collision. The highway has become notorious for frequent serious accidents in...
Zimbabwe has banned urban and peri-urban farming ahead of the rainy season, and the government will exclude city residents from the Presidential Inputs Support Scheme. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka told parliament that farming belongs only in designated rural agricultural zones, not in residential areas. Officials cite environmental damage, blocked drainage systems, and strained infrastructure as reasons for enforcement.
The prohibition affects thousands of families who cultivate small plots, road verges, and wetlands in Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, and Mutare for food and income. The withdrawal of state-provided seeds and fertilizer removes support that many residents depend on to offset high living costs. Urban dwellers who...
The National Progressive Democrats rejected ZANU-PF's efforts to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule past his constitutional two-term limit ahead of the party conference. NPD president Togare Fambi stated the proposal violates Zimbabwe's constitution, and citizens will not accept control by a small group pursuing illegal changes. The succession debate has created divisions within the ruling party, as some members support Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as a replacement for Mnangagwa.
NPD deputy leader Kumbirayi Chenhare expressed confidence that his party can challenge ZANU-PF dominance through grassroots support. Several politicians have pledged to oppose the tenure extension plan despite the fragmented opposition...
ZANU PF legislator Energy Mutodi withdrew corruption accusations against Finance Permanent Secretary George Guvamatanga after initially claiming the official demanded kickbacks from government contractors. The Budget and Finance committee chairman had alleged that Guvamatanga collected between 5 percent and 10 percent from Treasury payments and accumulated more than $1 billion through such schemes. Mutodi posted the claims on social media before retracting them.
The lawmaker admitted he lacked evidence to support his statements and apologized for damaging Guvamatanga's reputation. Mutodi deleted the social media posts and acknowledged that proving the allegations would be impossible. The parliamentarian must formally withdraw his...
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will open four economic projects in Mutare on Oct. 16 ahead of the 22nd ZANU PF National People's Conference. National Chairman Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri announced the president will commission a Mega Market milling facility, artificial intelligence silos at the Grain Marketing Board depot, a pharmaceutical warehouse, and lead tree planting near future provincial offices. The ruling party conference runs from October 13 through October 18, following Politburo sessions in Harare.
Muchinguri-Kashiri reported venue preparations reached 95 percent completion, with delegate accreditation at 85 percent. Conference organizers expect to raise $5 million through provincial contributions, which have exceeded the...
Former Citizens Coalition for Change leader Nelson Chamisa left Zimbabwe on Sept. 24 for Harvard University to pursue doctoral studies at the J.F. Kennedy School of Government. His three-year program examines the militarization of electoral systems through Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and Egypt case studies. The departure sparked internal opposition turmoil as former legislator Job Sikhala prepares to launch an independent party, while ex-MDC Secretary General Morgen Komichi advocates for unified opposition leadership.
Activist Briggs Bomba emerged as a potential successor, criticizing Chamisa's approach and promising clearer democratic strategies. Reports indicate Chamisa funds his education through GoFundMe contributions from diaspora...
Student leaders from the Zimbabwe Congress of Students' Union requested a visit to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Pricabe Farm to study agricultural innovation and leadership methods. National president Kudzai Murombedzi made the appeal on the sidelines of a strategic seminar at Bulawayo Polytechnic that focused on preparing hospitality students for careers aligned with Vision 2030 economic goals. Tourism and Hospitality Industry Deputy Minister Tongai Mnangagwa agreed to arrange the meeting between students and the president.
Pricabe Farm operates as a demonstration site for smart agriculture technology that uses data systems and automation for precision farming. The property holds more than 2,000 cattle and produces yields...
