The public prosecutor asked police chief Douglas Kanja to hurry up with the murder case facts. Five people died during fights with officers at a land dispute on Monday. Five police officers were hit with arrows during the conflict. Residents tried to stop land officials from marking property lines in the Kilgoris area. Prosecutor Renson Ingonga wants all case information within seven days.
The violence started when people claiming to be rightful landowners blocked roads. They stopped government workers from doing land surveys. The situation turned deadly fast. Health center official Joel Langat said four bodies arrived dead at his facility. One more person died while doctors tried to save them.
Angry residents damaged a government car...
Police served social media figure Wellington Masiwa with an arrest warrant today in South Africa. The Zimbabwean faces fraud charges back home. His lawyer, Chrispen Machingura, says South African police first took him into custody on April 13 for immigration law breaches. Masiwa has stayed locked up since that date. He appeared at Randburg court today to answer these charges.
The court stopped his bail request because his birth date on Zimbabwean papers differs from government records. Zimbabwe officials claim his documents are fake. They say he was born in 1977, but his papers list 1987. The judge moved the case to May 9. Masiwa ran WhatsApp groups against President Mnangagwa. His legal team says the fraud charge aims to bring him...
Former beauty queen Caroline Murinda has died at age 65. She passed away today at a hospital in South Africa where she lived with her family. Murinda won the Miss Zimbabwe crown back in 1982. Family member Michelle Mukunda shared the sad news with reporters.
Family leaders currently discuss funeral plans for the late beauty queen. More details about her burial will come soon after these talks finish. Murinda leaves behind two children who mourn her loss. She had been receiving medical care at the South African medical facility before her death. The family waits for final decisions about bringing her home for burial.
Police caught three men who stole a Ford Ranger from South Africa. They brought it across the Limpopo River near Tshitulipasi. Bester Moyo, Admit Moyo and Freddy Mugabe took apart the truck and tried selling the parts in Beitbridge town. They burned what remained to hide their crime along a patrol road near the border. A fourth person involved has not been arrested.
The arrests happened on Independence Day as they sold vehicle parts. Chief Superintendent Melusi Ncube said police found the truck shell and some accessories. The car was taken in Boksburg on March 28 before entering Zimbabwe through an illegal crossing point. The thieves moved parts using a donkey cart from their hiding spot. They were caught selling the gearbox around...
Sifela Brahmans from Hamden Farm in Gwanda won top prizes at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. They earned awards for Champion Cow and Junior Bull in their third year at the event. Farm manager Lungani Masuku called the win a change-maker for their business. He said it proves young people care about farming progress. Vice President Kembo Mohadi talked with Masuku during the fair.
The cattle also caught the attention of President Mnangagwa and Mozambique President Daniel Chapo, who visited their display area. Masuku told President Mnangagwa about running the farm on just 35 hectares of land. He explained that this limited space creates difficulties for their growing operation. The small rural farm has risen to national recognition...
Harare plans to host The Rise Up conference for women on June 7 at Eight2Five Innovation Hub. About 300 women will attend this first event meant to teach money skills. The meetup welcomes working women, business owners, street vendors, and moms from the capital city area. Women living abroad who want to invest back home can join online. Men who support women can also watch the virtual sessions.
The event tries to fix money problems that many women face despite making up most of Zimbabwe's population. Tinaishe Chikwature Mutume started the conference because she struggled with finances after marriage. She wants to help jobless women, single moms, and fresh graduates find their way. The theme Road to My Financial Freedom shows how the...
Headman Luke Gondo teaches young people about cultural values to fight drug problems. He works with schools across several areas in Mashonaland East Province. His efforts come as Zimbabwe prepares for Culture Month celebrations. Gondo believes teaching traditional norms helps youth resist bad influences. He wants children to know their heritage.
The traditional leader says a strong cultural identity keeps young people from substance abuse. He thinks community involvement matters for raising children properly. This idea shapes how he works with local schools. He brings cultural lessons into education programs. These efforts support the national celebration of heritage.
Culture Month happens every May across Zimbabwe. It connects to a...
Emanuel Ziocha has made a fast impact at Simba Bhora. The new midfielder already has five assists this season for the soccer champions. His passing skills stand out even though Zimbabwe lacks official assist tracking systems. He joined during recent transfers along with several other players as the team rebuilt its roster.
Ziocha told reporters that joining a team with high expectations brings challenges. He works daily to stay ready for games. He aims to add goals to his game soon, but feels good about helping teammates score. His experience with coach Joel Luphahla at Dynamos has eased his adjustment to the new club. The team sits second in the standings with 15 points from eight matches.
Many doubted Simba Bhora after key players...
The Zambezi Eagles won their second match at the Telkom Netball League Power Week One. They beat Eastern Cape Aloes 49-47 in a close game at Sun City Superbowl. The Eagles had a shaky start, but coaches made early lineup changes. They put Thandazile Ndhlovu in for Sharon Bwanali at the shooter. They also moved Nicole Muzanenamo to goal attack from wing attack.
The team replaced Ruvimbo Pawandiwa with Muzanenamo, and Faith Mutero took Muzanenamo's spot. Both teams played hard through the second quarter, and the Eagles fought to take the lead. They went into halftime up 23-22. The third quarter ended with the Eagles still ahead 36-35. They held on during a tight final quarter to secure the win.
Ndhlovu played well despite coming back...
