Estelle Adams-Stone started a GoFundMe page for Blessed Mhlanga, a journalist. She wants to help his family pay bills while he is behind bars. The money goal is £10,000, which will support his wife and their three kids. Justice Gibson Mandaza recently said no when Blessed asked to leave jail until his court date.
Police officers charged River of Life pastor Bothwell Phiri with attempted murder after he fired at his kid by mistake. The 57-year-old dad shot his 29-year-old son Jordan when the young man tried to climb through a window at their Kumalo home in Bulawayo. Jordan arrived from a plot he visited in Esigodini around 1:20 AM on March 17 but found all doors locked. He decided the window seemed his best way inside.
Bothwell fired his gun because he thought someone wanted to break into their house. The bullet hit Jordan in the groin area. Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said once the father realized his terrible error, he quickly drove Jordan to United Bulawayo Hospitals for treatment. Medical staff confirmed Jordan remains stable...
Bulawayo will start fixing Lobengula Street on March 24 and plans to finish everything within 30 weeks. A huge pothole formed at the corner where Lobengula Street meets Third Avenue, making life hard for drivers going through downtown. People on social media nicknamed this massive hole the "King Pothole" because it rules that busy intersection. Many bus drivers use this route to connect neighborhoods like Emakhandeni, Cowdray Park, Entumbane, Njube, and Nguboyenja with the city center.
City officials announced plans to patch potholes, rebuild damaged sections, add new surface layers, improve water drainage systems, and repaint road markings. The project covers about 800 meters between 3rd Avenue and 6th Avenue. When workers complete...
A man from Zimbabwe who lives in Dubai can't build his family home anymore because his younger brother broke into their house in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, and took US$11,000. Dion Tapelo Nyathi, just 21 years old, ran away after stealing the cash and even threatened to set fire to the family house with a gas cylinder and stove. The family keeps looking everywhere for him, hoping they can get their money back. They reported the theft to Cowdray Park police and received case number 73/03/25.
Most of the stolen cash belonged to Dion's brother, Andy Philisani Nyathi, who worked in Dubai and saved up to build a house. About US$1,500 of that money belonged to their mother. Police think Dion hides in Kwekwe with some friends since he has no...
The court heard about Nadia Mabvirakare on March 19, 2025. She started Green Rebirth agro-nursery and faces charges of stealing money she was trusted with. Her lawyer claims these charges come from a business fight, not a real crime. People worry that someone misuses the courts to hurt those without power.
Nadia vanished for a week before anyone found her dumped at Mutare plantations on March 11, 2025. Her five-year dream project caught the eye of big shots with money. Batsirai Matiza says he put cash into her plan and wants control. The environmental work she built might slip from her hands.
Lawyer Douglas Mwonzora showed many problems with the case against Nadia. He told everyone that someone planned these charges just to crush her...
One guy escaped the Harare court Friday, but his buddy failed. Luke Zinyengerere brought a hidden gun right into the courthouse. He scared a prison guard with this weapon when they moved prisoners to a vehicle. Luke then stole a car from someone passing by and drove away really fast. He disappeared before anyone could stop him.
The second prisoner tried to run during all the chaos. Tafadzwa Marondera almost made it up and over the tall fence around the court building. Security guards jumped into action fast enough to grab him. They pulled him back down before he cleared the fence. At least they kept one prisoner from breaking free that day.
Police started searching everywhere for Luke after he vanished. No one knows exactly how he...
A church leader from Bulawayo faces attempted murder charges after he shot his son at home. Bothwell Phiri, who started River of Life International Church, fired at 29-year-old Jordan when the young man tried to climb through a window on March 17. The 57-year-old dad thought someone was breaking into his Kumalo home. He rushed Jordan to United Bulawayo Hospitals right after he realized his mistake.
Police official Nomalanga Msebele talked about what happened. She said Jordan remains stable at the hospital. She also mentioned that Bothwell has all the proper papers for his gun. The news spread fast on social media, where people argued about the shooting. Some folks think the pastor acted without thinking first.
One user named...
Doctors in Zimbabwe say the government isn't acting fast enough to fix problems at Sally Mugabe Hospital. The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights thinks officials need to step up their game right away. Nurses walked off the job Monday because they didn't earn enough money and faced awful working conditions. These medical workers have no electricity or running water at the hospital, making their jobs almost impossible.
Health officials claim they're working on solutions like fixing water issues, upgrading elevators, adding another bus for staff, and improving cafeteria services. But the doctors' group finds these promises pretty empty. They point out there's no clear schedule for restoring power and water to the hospital...
A guy walking around with his 13 wives caught major attention online when Crime Watch Zimbabwe posted a video of them. Almost half the women appeared to be carrying babies. People across the country started talking about what this means for their society. The practice raises big questions even though Zimbabwe law allows men to marry multiple women under old customs.
Many locals hold totally different views on having several wives. Those who back the practice believe it shows a man has money and status in the community. They claim these setups create strong family bonds and give women more support systems. The defenders point out that women gain protection through these marriages, especially in places where ladies have fewer chances to...
