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National
Serial Rapist and Robber Sentenced to 85 Years in Prison
by Priviledge Zviregei In a shocking case of a 35-year-old man who terrorized the Glenview area through a spree of rapes and robberies has been sentenced to 85 years in prison. Crispen Bonda, the perpetrator, initially faced 30 counts ranging from rape, robbery, and unlawful entry. Of these, 15 counts were withdrawn before plea, and 4 were withdrawn after plea. However, the…
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Accounts Clerk Appears in Court for theft of trust property
by Priviledge Zviregei An accounts clerk with M.A Auto Suppliers has appeared in court on allegations of stealing $3,500 from her company. Lorraine Mawema recently appeared before Harare magistrate, Ms Lynne Chinzou, charged with theft of trust property. She was remanded out of custody to July 24 for the commencement of her trial. The complainant in this matter is M.A…
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Business
Zimbabwe Aims to Boost Local Pharmaceutical Production
by Priviledge Zviregei Zimbabwe’s pharmaceutical industry is ramping up efforts to increase the market share of locally manufactured medicines and drugs to 30 percent by next year, up from 18 percent in 2023. This target is in line with the country’s National Development Strategy (NDS 1), which seeks to grow the market share for domestically produced pharmaceutical products from 12…
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Insight & Opinion
Heroic Chipinge Woman Overpowers Armed Robber
by Priviledge Zviregei In a daring act of bravery, a Chipinge woman recently put her life and that of her children at risk to wrestle and overpower a pistol-wielding robber who had intruded into her home with the intention of robbing the family. The incident occurred on June 28th, when Ms. Irene Samupindi returned home from town and went into…
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Retired Brigadier-General Michael Chaminuka Passes Away at 62
by Priviledge Zviregei Retired Brigadier General Michael Chaminuka, a respected war veteran, has passed away at the age of 62. Chaminuka died on Saturday evening at around 7 pm at the Trauma Centre in Harare following a short illness, according to his family spokesman and daughter, Dr. Michelle Chaminuka. Dr. Chaminuka described her father as a “humble and quiet peacemaker,”…
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Miner Jailed 25 Years for Murdering Rival Miner over Wife
by Priviledge Zviregei A Chegutu artisanal miner has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of a fellow miner whom he accused of snatching his wife. Kudakwashe Maposa was convicted and sentenced by the Chinhoyi High Court Judge, Justice Catherine Bhachi-Muzawazi, last week. He will serve the full 25-year sentence. According to court papers, the incident occurred…
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Parirenyatwa Nurses in Abuse by “Evil” Matron
Zimtimes Writer Nurses at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare have come forward with disturbing allegations of harassment and mistreatment by a powerful senior nursing administrator they describe as an “Evil Matron.” In interviews and anonymous complaints, nurses have detailed a pattern of abusive behavior by this administrator, who they say has created a toxic work environment that is driving many nurses…
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