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22/07/2025

Police have arrested six suspects in connection with a spate of violent crimes, including murder, armed robbery and r**e, following investigations in Juru and Domboshava.

22/07/2025

Some final-year postgraduate social work students at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) say they completed a whole module without attending a single lecture or sitting for an exam because of a prolonged lecturers’ strike.

21/07/2025

Father’s Quest for Justice Uncovers Sinister Truth Behind Son’s Death

A father’s grief turned into a determined quest for justice after suspicions of foul play emerged surrounding the death of his 26-year-old son, Godrich Muchecheterwa. Godrich passed away on May 24, 2023, after visiting his girlfriend, Tanatswa Moleni, at her family’s homestead in Hwedza.

Initially, the family believed Godrich died from poisoning, but inconsistencies and unanswered questions led them to suspect otherwise. When Emmanuel Muchecheterwa, Godrich’s father, saw his son’s body at the mortuary, he noticed a distinct scar on his head, which was never explained.

Driven by instinct, Muchecheterwa demanded a post-mortem examination, which was conducted at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare. The initial results indicated food poisoning, but the unexplained wound on Godrich’s head continued to trouble the family. A second post-mortem revealed evidence of foul play, solidifying the family’s suspicions. Read more...

A father's grief turned into a determined quest for justice after suspicions of foul play emerged surrounding the death of his 26-year-old son, Godrich Muchecheterwa. Godrich passed away on May 24, 2023, after visiting his girlfriend, Tanatswa Moleni, at her family's homestead in Hwedza. Initially,....

19/07/2025

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has issued a fresh appeal to the public to be vigilant after an unidentified man was killed by a train at Chinhoyi station on Friday afternoon.

19/07/2025

The Zimbabwe Union for Drivers and Conductors has expressed opposition to the Harare City Council’s plan to ban minibuses (kombis) from the city’s roads by 2028.

19/07/2025

High Court Saves Villager from 12-Head Herd Hijack

A Mazowe villager was ordered to pay 12 cattle in crop compensation for allegedly destroying a neighbor’s maize crop. But Christopher Chisango refused to take the hit and took his case to the High Court.

The drama began when Kuhlengisa Machona accused Chisango’s cattle of munching on his maize, demanding $4,400 in compensation. Chisango admitted liability, but things got messy when he realized the damages weren’t scientifically assessed and the payment was in US dollars, which was like trying to pay rent in Monopoly money. Read more...

A Mazowe villager was ordered to pay 12 cattle in crop compensation for allegedly destroying a neighbor's maize crop. But Christopher Chisango refused to take the hit and took his case to the High Court. The drama began when Kuhlengisa Machona accused Chisango's cattle of munching on his maize, dema...

19/07/2025

Man Jailed for Strangling Neighbors’ Chicken Over Zapnax

In a bizarre court case that left everyone in stitches, 26-year-old Mduduzi Maqondana was hauled before the magistrate for stealing and strangling his neighbor’s prized c**k. The incident occurred after Maqondana was turned away for buying snacks on credit, which apparently sparked a fowl-tempered reaction.

According to the court, Maqondana allegedly sneaked into his neighbor’s yard, snatched the c**k, and strangled it to death in a twisted act of revenge. The court couldn’t help but wonder what kind of snacks Maqondana was trying to buy that would drive him to such drastic measures. Read more...

In a bizarre court case that left everyone in stitches, 26-year-old Mduduzi Maqondana was hauled before the magistrate for stealing and strangling his neighbor's prized c**k. The incident occurred after Maqondana was turned away for buying snacks on credit, which apparently sparked a fowl-tempered r...

19/07/2025

Ecobank Heist Suspect Caught in Botswana

In a shocking turn of events, Bhekani Milio, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in Botswana on July 14, 2025, for his alleged involvement in the $4 million Ecobank heist in Bulawayo. Because who wouldn’t want to vacation in Botswana with stolen cash?

Milio was trying to enter Botswana from South Africa, which raises questions about his travel plans. Was he looking for a spot of safaris or just trying to lay low? Meanwhile, two other suspects, Abraham Temayi Vumbunu and Elijah Temayi Vumbunu, were already caught in South Africa, leaving Milio to face the music alone. Read more... https://newsreport.co.zw/ecobank-heist-suspect-caught-in-botswana/

19/07/2025

Chimanimani Shaken, Not Stirred (But Not Really)

In a thrilling development, Chimanimani District was treated to a 3.9-magnitude earthquake on July 17, 2025, at the ungodly hour of 3:02 AM. Because who doesn’t love a good tremor at 3 AM, right?

According to the Meteorological Services Department, the quake’s epicenter was nicely centered in Chimanimani, because precision matters. Residents reported feeling the tremors, with some even experiencing momentary panic as household items rattled. We’re sure the excitement was palpable. Read more... https://newsreport.co.zw/chimanimani-shaken-not-stirred-but-not-really/

19/07/2025

Flo Petroleum Fined for Mixing their Fuel with Water

Flo Petroleum, a company with a knack for selling contaminated fuel, has been fined $350 by Harare magistrate Mr. Gamuchirai Gore after being found guilty of selling fuel that would make your car go “ouch.”

The saga began on April 22, 2025, when Shakespear Kunaka, a fuel quality technician and inspector employed by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), visited Flo Petroleum’s filling station located at 905 Arcturus Road, Donnybrook, Harare. Kunaka had received reports that the station was selling blend petrol contaminated with water. Upon inspection, Kunaka confirmed the complaints were valid – petrol from the nozzle showed signs of water contamination. Together with officials from the fuel company, he tested the tank using water-finding paste, which indicated the presence of water. Read more... https://newsreport.co.zw/flo-petroleum-fined-for-mixing-their-fuel-with-water/

19/07/2025

Chinese National Caught with Rhino Horns and Ivory Bonanza

In a bizarre incident, a 57-year-old Chinese national, Cong Yanzhong, was arrested in Harare for possessing a stash of wildlife contraband that would make a poacher proud. The haul included three rhinoceros horns and over 36 kilogrammes of ivory, because who needs decor when you can have endangered species?

The authorities received a tip-off and raided Cong’s residence, where they found the illicit goods hidden in sacks with a weighing scale that had apparently been calibrated to weigh the weight of justice. The rhino horns were valued at a whopping $240,000, while the ivory was worth $6,145 – a small price of nothing compared to the environmental damage caused. Read more... https://newsreport.co.zw/chinese-national-caught-with-rhino-horns-and-ivory-bonanza/

19/07/2025

Zimbabwe’s Catholic Church Faces Vocations Drought

The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe is experiencing a holy crisis: a severe shortage of priests. The country’s only Major Seminary, Chishawasha, has seen a steady decline in vocations over the past decade. In fact, this year’s crop of seminarians is the smallest in decades – a paltry 95 students.

Fr. Bernard Mukwewa, Rector of Chishawasha, blames the decline on the breakdown of the traditional African family unit. “When the nucleus family breaks down, it triggers a wide range of challenges that affect the development of vocations,” he said. Bishop Rudolf Nyandoro of Gweru agrees, citing economic hardship, substance abuse, and societal shifts as major obstacles. Read more...

The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe is experiencing a holy crisis: a severe shortage of priests. The country's only Major Seminary, Chishawasha, has seen a steady decline in vocations over the past decade. In fact, this year's crop of seminarians is the smallest in decades – a paltry 95 students. Fr. ...