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Body of missing Mwenezi nurse found after 19 days in flooded river
HARARE – The body of a 64-year-old nurse from Mwenezi, Frank Siziba, has been recovered nearly three weeks after the flooded Muchingwizi River swept him away. Police confirmed that Siziba’s remains were discovered on Wednesday, March 25, about five kilometres downstream from a river crossing point where he is believed to have been carried away.

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6 hours ago2 min read


INVESTIGATION: ‘Bhuru’ Accused of Harassing Southerton Vendors Despite Valid Permits
HARARE – Vendors and residents in Southerton have raised serious concerns over alleged harassment and extortion by a municipal police officer known only as “Bhuru,” amid claims that licensed traders are being targeted despite complying with city regulations. The allegations point to a breakdown in coordination within the City of Harare, particularly between the Markets Office and municipal police, with traders saying enforcement practices are undermining official policy.

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1 day ago2 min read


Air Force rescues 13 stranded villagers in Chiredzi as floods hit the Mwenezi River
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – The Air Force of Zimbabwe has rescued 13 villagers, including infants and elderly people, who were stranded by rising floodwaters at Mazuva Dam along the Mwenezi River in Chiredzi District. The group, from Magwambani Village under Chief Sengwe, had been cut off after water levels surged following heavy rains across Masvingo Province.

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4 days ago2 min read


Beitbridge Woman Claims Decades of Torment from Alleged Goblins
A 35-year-old woman from Beitbridge says she has endured years of suffering from what she believes are goblins allegedly linked to rituals performed by relatives when she was a child.

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Mar 162 min read


Gang Posing as Police Robs Villagers in Buhera and Hwedza
Police have launched a manhunt for a gang of six armed robbers who are reportedly posing as police officers while targeting villagers in parts of Buhera and Hwedza. The suspects are believed to be travelling in a white Nissan Navara and approaching victims under the pretext of investigating illegal fuel sales before producing firearms and demanding cash. Acting Zimbabwe Republic Police Manicaland provincial spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wisdom Chinyoka, confirmed that inv

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Mar 142 min read


Makoni Villager in Trouble for Presiding Over Ngozi Murder Case Without Authority
A villager in Makoni has landed in trouble after allegedly posing as a traditional authority and presiding over a sensitive murder case involving an avenging spirit. Tapfumaneyi Mwendazviuya of Mwendazviuya Village appeared before Chief Makoni after he allegedly handled a case that fell strictly under the jurisdiction of the chief’s court. According to proceedings, Tapfumaneyi is not a headman but assists his father, Headman Mwendazviuya, in running the village. Despite this,

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Mar 142 min read


Chitungwiza Municipality Warns Residents Against Dumping Rubbish in Sewer Manholes
In a statement, the council said residents had been throwing grass, debris and other solid waste into the sewer system, disrupting wastewater flow and damaging infrastructure. Officials said the warning follows the discovery of large quantities of waste dumped into a sewer manhole at 31 Rukukwe in Zengeza 1, a suburb of Chitungwiza. Images shared by the municipality showed heaps of grass and other debris inside the manhole, which led to sewer blockages affecting several house

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Mar 142 min read


Mabvuku Man Appears in Court on Murder Charge After Death of Five-Year-Old Daughter
A 36-year-old man from Mabvuku, Harare, has appeared in court facing a murder charge following the death of his five-year-old daughter in a case that has shocked the local community. The accused, Kudakwashe Monga, appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Wednesday, where he was formally charged with murder. He was not asked to plead.

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Mar 132 min read


20-Year Sentence for Serial Burglar Who Terrorized Harare’s Eastern Suburbs
Harare, Zimbabwe- The Mbare Magistrates Court has delivered a decisive blow to organized housebreaking, sentencing Chitungwiza resident Gift Elliot Mushonga Chibvongodze to a total of 20 years in prison. Chibvongodze, whose crime spree spanned several months across 2023 and 2024, was convicted of seven counts of unlawful entry in aggravating circumstances and three counts of robbery.

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Mar 122 min read


Senior Citizen Among Trio Arrested for Illegal Ivory Possession in Masvingo
Masvingo, Zimbabwe- The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have apprehended three suspects, including a 73-year-old man, in connection with the illegal possession of raw ivory in the Zimuto area of Masvingo. The arrest, executed by detectives from the CID Minerals, Flora, and Fauna Unit (MFFU), resulted in the recovery of four pieces of unmarked elephant tusks.

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Mar 121 min read


Glen Norah Woman Succumbs to Injuries Following Brutal Assault; Police Launch Manhunt for Husband
Harare, Zimbabwe- The Glen Norah community is in mourning following the death of Georgina Chiramba (60), who succumbed to severe head injuries allegedly inflicted by her husband, Patrick Bimha, during a violent domestic dispute. The incident has sparked fresh calls from residents and activists for stronger intervention strategies against domestic violence in high-density suburbs.

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Mar 122 min read


Chiweshe Prophet Remanded for Alleged Rape During "Spiritual Exorcism"
A 43-year-old apostolic prophet from Chiweshe, Munyaradzi Chasi, has been remanded in custody after allegedly raping a congregant under the guise of performing a spiritual cleansing. Chasi appeared before Bindura Magistrate Charity Maunga on Monday to face formal rape charges.

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Mar 101 min read


Police Officer Bhekimpilo Ncube Appears in Court Over Suspect’s Death in Chimanimani
A 35-year-old police officer, Bhekimpilo Ncube, has appeared in court facing a murder charge following a fatal incident involving a suspect who died while in his custody. Ncube, who was the officer-in-charge at Chikukwa Police Base, is accused of fatally injuring 34-year-old Godman Mtimba during an altercation. The case is being prosecuted by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPA), which outlined the events that allegedly led to the suspect’s death.

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Mar 102 min read


Sekuru Nyangatayani Meets Frelimo Leaders Ahead of Mozambique Independence Day
Senior members of Mozambique’s ruling party, FRELIMO, last week met Zimbabwean traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani during his visit to Magoe District. During the meeting, Sekuru Nyangatayani held discussions with legislator Abudul Carlos Momade and councillor Neto Guidionr Faife. The leaders later extended an invitation for him to attend Mozambique’s national Independence Day celebrations scheduled for June 25 in Magoe.

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Mar 102 min read


Cde Andrew Makahamadze Honoured with Inaugural Kiran Jack Floating Trophy
In a poignant ceremony held in Harare last week, Cde Andrew Makahamadze, the ZANU-PF shadow legislator for Southerton and founder of the Andrew Makahamadze Foundation, was officially presented with the first-ever Kiran Jack Floating Trophy.

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Mar 92 min read


Mvurwi woman arrested over suspected infanticide
MVURWI — A 32‑year‑old woman, Thandiwe Kangara, was arrested on 4 March 2026 at Chihwe Village 2 Farm in Mvurwi in connection with a suspected case of infanticide, police confirmed. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said Kangara allegedly gave birth alone to a baby girl before strangling the infant and burying the body in a shallow grave about 10 metres from her homestead.

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Mar 81 min read


Veritas Warns Amendment Could Scrap Zimbabwe Gender Commission
This year’s theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the idea that societies thrive when women are given the space, resources and respect necessary to participate fully in national development.

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Mar 82 min read


Three Drown After Ford Ranger Swept Away in Flooded Nyanyange River
Three people have died after a vehicle they were travelling in was swept away while attempting to cross a flooded river along the Mashava–Downlands Road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that the incident occurred on Tuesday at a bridge over the Nyanyange River. According to police, the victims were travelling in a Ford Ranger Wildtrak when the vehicle was carried away by strong floodwaters while trying to cross the submerged bridge.

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Mar 72 min read


Gokwe Woman Takes Husband to Chief Over Year-Long Lack of Intimacy
Traditional leaders in rural Zimbabwe often mediate family and marriage disputes through customary courts.

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Mar 72 min read


Buhera Man Dies After Drinking Unknown Liquid During Domestic Dispute in Bikita
A 31-year-old man from Buhera has died after allegedly drinking an unknown liquid at his in-laws’ home in Bikita following a domestic dispute, police have confirmed. The incident occurred on 27 February at around 6pm in Village 7B under Chief Budzi. The deceased has been identified as Courage Zvoumba of Chief Nyashanu in Buhera. He had reportedly travelled to his wife’s family home in an effort to resolve marital differences.

Southerton Business Times
Mar 51 min read
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