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Guruve killer’s 107-year-old grandma arrested, family fed fugitive
The family of a serial killer suspect got busted for helping him hide. Police in Guruve arrested the 107-year-old grandmother and the siblings of Anymore Zvitsva, who is wanted for killing twelve people, claiming they gave the 32-year-old fugitive food and tips about the massive search operation. This move against his own relatives has made a terrifying situation for the local community even worse, as people are too scared to leave their houses. The community is basically under siege, with normal life completely stopped. Since the murders started last October and got really bad by late December, villagers have become prisoners in their own homes, afraid to work their fields or tend animals. They now sleep in groups for safety and carry...
Asus ROG mice on sale, battery lasts longer than your ex’s excuses
A couple of ASUS's fancy wireless mice just got a decent price cut. The ROG Keris II Origin and the ROG Harpe Ace Mini, both made by the same company known for high-end gaming gear, are on sale over on Amazon right now. The Keris model is sitting at 135 bucks after a ten percent discount, while the smaller Harpe Ace Mini is down nineteen percent to about 105 dollars. These two peripherals share a ton of the same high-end specs. Each one offers triple connectivity with 2.4 gigahertz wireless, Bluetooth, or a USB-C cable. They both pack that insane 42,000 DPI AimPoint Pro sensor from ASUS and can hit an 8k polling rate for minimal lag. Build quality features are identical too, with mouse feet made from pure PTFE for smooth gliding and...
Harare trucks get towed, suburbs fight back hard
Harare is finally towing the big rigs out of people's neighborhoods. The city government launched a major crackdown, announcing that illegally parked heavy-duty trucks in residential areas will get ticketed and then impounded if they don't move, even after the fine is paid. Officials used a social media post to state the blitz was already underway, framing it as a push for total compliance. The crackdown comes after things got so bad that even essential municipal vehicles, like garbage trucks or ambulances, were reportedly getting blocked from entering some suburbs. This obstruction of basic services forced the city's hand, leading to the new aggressive posture where simply paying a ticket is no longer enough to avoid consequences...
Stolen Hilux hauled in, smugglers' joyride ends fast
Festive season roadblocks just bagged a stolen South African truck heading for Harare. Cops in Zimbabwe snagged a Toyota Hilux Raider, stolen originally from Pretoria, while it was being hauled on a wrecker along the Harare-Masvingo Road near Featherstone. Two suspects, identified as Lucky Dube and Tapiwa Dube, got arrested during the security stop. Officers found the vehicle kitted out with counterfeit registration and a license plate stolen from a totally different car. Authorities reported the bust came from a routine festive season checkpoint operation, noting the truck was being transported from the Beitbridge border area. Preliminary digging by the police showed it was smuggled across the Limpopo River using an unofficial...
DStv saves WBD channels, Paramount ghosts them
DStv isn't dropping your favorite Discovery channels after all. A new multi-year deal between Canal Plus and Warner Bros. Discovery secured the continued distribution of twelve WBD channels across MultiChoice territories, avoiding a blackout that would have started January 1st. This includes networks like CNN International, Cartoon Network, Discovery Channel, TLC, and Food Network. The agreement covers both streaming access to HBO Max and the renewal of these thematic channels across Africa and Europe, with some being exclusive offerings in specific regions like South Africa. This news comes separately from the loss of Paramount-owned channels such as MTV and CBS Reality, which are still confirmed to be shutting down on the platform.
Raza mourns 13-year-old brother, SA20 debut postponed
Sikandar Raza's little brother has passed away. The Zimbabwe T20 cricket captain lost his 13-year-old sibling, Muhammad Mahdi, in Harare following health complications related to haemophilia, a condition he had from birth. The youngster was buried at Warren Hills Cemetery. Zimbabwe Cricket released a statement offering condolences and prayers for the family's strength. Raza was set to debut in the SA20 league for the Paarl Royals, but his participation has been postponed following this personal tragedy.
Munetsi draws French interest, Wolves stink too hard
That Zimbabwe midfielder might be heading back to France. Reports indicate Marshall Munetsi, the national team vice-captain, is drawing interest from at least three Ligue 1 clubs, including Paris FC, Nantes, and Nice. This comes amid a tough season for his current English Premier League side, Wolverhampton Wanderers, sparking speculation about a summer move. Munetsi joined Wolves recently during the last January transfer window, but a potential return to France would mark a homecoming of sorts. He previously built a strong reputation during his time with Stade de Reims, making him a familiar target for teams in that league.
IShowSpeed zooms across Africa, 20 nations in 28 days
That streamer IShowSpeed is trying to hit twenty African countries in a month. The online personality, famous for his chaotic live streams, started a 28-day tour across the continent beginning in Angola. His planned stops include nations like Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, Ghana, Morocco, and Zimbabwe, aiming to showcase local cultures to his massive audience. The YouTuber with nearly 50 million subscribers and a large Twitch following has built a reputation as a kind of cultural envoy through his global travel broadcasts. His energetic and often dramatic real-life streams from various worldwide locations typically highlight unique local aspects for both domestic and international viewers. This ambitious African journey...
Malema tells Zim migrants to work back home first
Malema told Zimbabweans to get jobs back home. The EFF leader, Julius Malema, repeated his stance that South Africans must get first crack at local municipal jobs, speaking at a rally in Seshego, Limpopo. His comments followed allegations about Polokwane mayor John Mpe favoring foreign-owned companies, including one tied to a Zimbabwean associate of the city manager, though Mpe denies any illegality. Malema clarified that he does not oppose Zimbabweans working, but argued that those opportunities should exist in their own cities, like Harare, preserving local preference in South Africa. This position continues his mixed messaging from previous years, where he supported hiring Zimbabweans but always emphasized domestic workers coming first.
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