A court gave Hillary Mutanhaurwa ten years behind bars last Friday for stealing power cables. He admitted his crime to Magistrate Appollonia Marutya at the Harare court. Police said Mutanhaurwa dug up cables outside a building on Kwame Nkrumah Street on April 30. Security guards caught him cutting an underground cable at number 138. The guards arrested him right away.
Mutanhaurwa showed police where he left his tools during his arrest. Officers found a hoe he used to dig up the earth around the cables. The court looked at both the cable and the hoe as proof of his actions. The stolen cable cost about one hundred US dollars. Workers recovered all the missing cables from the crime scene.
According to the education deputy minister, nearly 50,000 students left Zimbabwe schools last year. Midlands province lost almost 8,000 children, the highest number among all regions. Many kids walk dangerous paths before sunrise to reach faraway classrooms. Some wake at 3 AM to arrive on time. These long walks make children quit school despite wanting to learn.
Money problems force families to choose between school fees and food at home. Girls often leave because of early marriage or pregnancy issues. The Basic Education Assistance Module tries to help poor students, but money comes late or not at all. Each missed school year cuts future earnings by about 10 percent. Children who leave school stay poor as adults.
The government needs...
Eight robbers stole US$8,000 from a church in Harare on Sunday morning after attacking people inside. A security guard became a victim when he tried to stop them from entering the building. One church member prayed alone when these men arrived around 12:30 am at Hudson Avenue in Belvedere. The thieves searched through the office rooms until they found the cash. They escaped using the church member's Toyota car with license plate ACT 8786.
Police also reported another crime at a Bulawayo bar where three men stole US$4,300 the same day. This robbery happened at 10 am near Robert Mugabe Way during morning business hours. Staff members counted daily earnings when these strangers surprised them. The workers became hostages as criminals took...
England starts the cricket season against Zimbabwe at Trent Bridge with one Test match on May 22. Zimbabwe plays its first Test in England since 2003, when James Anderson began his career. The home team plans a busy summer, with West Indies matches coming next before five Tests against India. Craig Ervine leads the Zimbabwe team, with standout player Sikandar Raza expected to shine. Ben Stokes captains England, with thirteen players named for the match.
Joe Root needs just 256 runs to pass Indian legend Rahul Dravid on the all-time scoring list. The star batter has scored 12,972 runs during his thirteen years playing Tests for England. Sam Cook might make his debut as England looks for new fast bowlers after recent retirements. The...
The weather across Zimbabwe shows different patterns today based on where you live. North areas like Bulawayo, Harare, and Mashonaland can expect partly cloudy skies all day long. Morning air will feel cold, with warm afternoons through these regions. Locals should wear extra layers during the early hours and again after sunset. Light winds will blow across these provinces throughout Monday.
Southern parts face cloudy skies with stronger winds during the morning hours. Light rain might fall in parts of Matabeleland South, Masvingo, and Manicaland. The clouds should clear away as afternoon arrives with milder temperatures. Harare tops the chart at 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Bulawayo stays cooler with only 19°C as its high...
Paradise Guest Lodge sits at number 15 Frank Johnson Avenue in Eastlea, Harare. News stories talk about this place after Mai Jeremaya said two men raped her there. Mai Jeremaya told her story on social media through a video. Police arrested Thabo Blessing Dube, 27, and Martin Charlie, 25, for the alleged crime. A Harare court gave both men bail yesterday when officials made no objections.
The guest house has another similar business just four blocks away on the same street. Their Facebook page claims they offer private stays with comfort in mind. Guests can use WiFi and sleep on fancy beds with cars parked safely outside. The lodge charges $20 for guests staying from morning until early evening. Overnight stays cost between $25 and $30...
Workers have returned to finish the last 88 kilometers of the Harare Beitbridge Highway in Zimbabwe. Several companies brought equipment to complete the remaining road sections before December. The 580-kilometer road connects Zimbabwe with other southern African nations. Minister Ezra Chadzamira visited construction sites on Thursday to check progress. He praised the teams for their hard work on this important national project.
Masimba Holdings has already finished almost half of its assigned 27-kilometer stretch and expects to complete its section within three months. Drivers feel happy about the construction at Mucheke Bridge, which should ease traffic jams. The improved highway will make trips faster between the capital city and the...
Paul Chidale played golf at the Zimbabwe Open thanks to money from NBS Bank. He swung his clubs against top players from Africa at the Royal Harare Golf Club. The Malawian athlete wore bright red clothes showing his bank sponsor during the games. He stood tall on the grass, ready to show his skills for his country. NBS Bank helped him reach this important Sunshine Tour event.
Stella Hara from NBS Bank said they feel happy about what Chidale does for Malawi golf. She talked about how his play matches what the bank believes matters most. Chidale thanked the bank for helping him play in many tournaments before this one. He said other golf players will feel inspired when they see him play. He wanted to make his country proud during the...
Zimbabwe lost their first World Cup qualifier match against Rwanda on Sunday. The Young Mighty Warriors fell behind early when Rwanda scored from a free kick header just two minutes after kickoff. Bethel Kondo tied the game for Zimbabwe during the 18th minute of play. Rwanda took control again with another goal, fifty minutes into the match. The home team held strong against all Zimbabwe attacks to win 2-1.
Coach Gartly Chipuka said his team lacked mental readiness for the game. He blamed player nerves for the defeat at Kigali Pele Stadium. Chipuka believes his team can fix their mistakes before Wednesday. The second match happens that day, with Zimbabwe serving as host. Both games take place in Rwanda because Zimbabwe lacks a stadium...
