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Chivayo offers 100k reward for catching farm robbers
Wicknell Chivayo wants to pay $100,000 to anyone who helps catch the 20 robbers who hit his in-laws' farm. These thieves struck the Alpha and Omega Farm in Marondera early Tuesday morning around 1 AM. During the raid, they took $74,100 cash, grabbed a pistol, stole three phones, and snatched other valuable items. The gang roughed up security guards and family members at the farm. The family gave up their money after they realized they had no way out. Many people think part of the stolen cash came from the bride price Chivayo recently paid for his wife. The robbery might have happened because the ceremony appeared all over social media, catching the attention of these criminals. Chivayo shared news about this robbery on his social...
Family Beef Boils Over in Zanu PF Fight
Christopher Mutsvangwa talks a lot as Zanu PF spokesman. He really dislikes Vice President Constantino Chiwenga. Their bad blood goes beyond politics – they're actually brothers. This shocking family connection explains why Mutsvangwa keeps attacking Chiwenga, who stands first in line to take over from President Emmerson Mnangagwa when his leadership ends in 2028. Family sources tell us Mutsvangwa feels jealous and angry because of ancient family problems. These troubles forced his grandfather to move from Wedza in Mashonaland East to Mhondoro in Mashonaland West. Three brothers once lived together—the grandfathers of Mutsvangwa, the late defense minister Moven Mahachi, and Chiwenga. They fought badly, splitting up the entire family...
Tollgate standoff leaves six robbery suspects dead
Cops gunned down six robbery suspects at a highway tollgate near Bulawayo after a violent crime spree that started at a local shop. The criminal gang had spent their day hanging around the Young Money General Dealer, carefully plotting their attack before striking with brutal precision. Armed with pistols, knives, and axes, the suspects overpowered two bar workers, binding their hands with electric cables and covering their heads. They tore through the shop, snatching cash, groceries, electronics, and mobile phones. After the brazen robbery, they fled in a silver Honda Fit, thinking they might escape. Police had other plans. Positioned at a tollgate just outside the city, officers spotted the vehicle around 2 AM. When confronted, the...
Trump and Putin Hit Pause on Ukraine Energy Attacks
President Trump and Vladimir Putin connected by phone and agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure during the Ukraine conflict. The White House characterized the conversation as an initial step toward potential peace, though Russia maintained its complex preconditions for ending hostilities. Putin pressed for terminating foreign military support to Ukraine and demanded Ukrainian troop withdrawals from regions Russia claims. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy expressed cautious openness to peace proposals but emphasized the necessity of transparent discussions and Ukrainian involvement in negotiations. The leaders discussed a potential prisoner exchange involving 175 individuals from each side. Trump celebrated the development as a...
Officer charged after stray bullet kills detective
A Bulawayo police officer faces murder charges after a shocking incident that claimed the life of detective Cassandra Hove during a suspected armed robbery investigation. Nomore Muradzikwa, 37, from Hillside Police Station, appeared before Magistrate Maxwell Ncube without entering a plea and was remanded in custody until April 1. Prosecutor Nkanyezi Xaba detailed a tragic sequence of events involving Muradzikwa and Hove tracking a potential suspect named Fikile Ncube. During a confrontation near Prophet Ngwenya's property, Muradzikwa fired at Ncube, striking his left elbow. The bullet ricocheted, hitting Hove once in the left breast and fatally wounding her. Hove's family expressed deep frustration with police procedures, criticizing...
Coventry makes a run for IOC presidency in Greece
Olympic swimming champion Kirsty Coventry touched down in Greece, returning to the country where her athletic dreams first exploded onto the world stage. Twenty years after winning medals in Athens, she's chasing a different kind of victory - becoming the next president of the International Olympic Committee. The upcoming election will pick the tenth leader to helm the global sports organization, with Coventry standing among seven candidates hoping to succeed Thomas Bach. At 41, she's the youngest contender and potentially could make history as the first female and first African to lead the IOC. Coventry radiates enthusiasm about her Olympic journey. Her past as a top-tier swimmer has transformed into a leadership path within the...
Geza calls for street protests to boot Mnangagwa
War veteran Blessed Geza burst back onto the online scene with a fiery call for nationwide protests, demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa step down immediately. Dressed in military attire, Geza broadcast a passionate half-hour address across YouTube and X, framing the upcoming March 31 demonstration as more than a protest—an outright uprising against the current government. The controversial figure, reportedly hiding out in South Africa, urged Zimbabweans to flood the streets and push for change. He specifically called on private citizens to help protesters with transportation, directly challenging Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba to stay clear of the planned action. Geza openly championed Vice President Constantino...
Early Morning Crash in Harare Takes 7 Lives
A devastating traffic accident near Dzivarasekwa shattered the morning calm when three vehicles collided, claiming seven lives and leaving eight people injured. Police officials reported the deadly crash occurred at the intersection of Bulawayo Road and Dzivarasekwa turn-off by Thuli Service Station. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi explained the catastrophic sequence of events. According to preliminary investigations, a Toyota Hiace minibus driver failed to yield at the traffic light-controlled junction, triggering the massive collision. The crash involved a haulage truck and a UD 70 truck alongside the minibus. Emergency services rushed to the scene, confronting a grim landscape of twisted metal and shattered...
De Souza on the League Grind for Junior Sables
Rugby coach Shaun De Souza faces a tricky situation with his Zimbabwe Junior Sables team after the recent Paramount Under-20 Rugby League final. The tournament's timing has created a challenging scenario for the squad, who must quickly pivot to their upcoming international match against the Queensland Outback Barbarians. The Pitbulls clinched their championship with a solid 33-17 victory over Old Hararians, but De Souza is more concerned about player readiness. Several team members are nursing minor injuries from the intense final, leaving the coaching staff closely monitoring their physical condition before today's crucial scrimmage. De Souza acknowledges the delicate balance between maintaining a competitive edge and player...
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