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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 Of these, 15 counts were withdrawn before plea, and 4 were withdrawn after plea.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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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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Zimbabwe Poised to Host Landmark SADC Summit
By Priviledge ZviregeiAs the countdown to the 44th SADC Summit in August 2024 begins, Zimbabwe is emerging as a confident and capable host, earning high praise from the regional bloc. In a recent statement, a senior SADC Secretariat official expressed the organization’s delight with the “tremendous improvements” Zimbabwe has made since the initial preparatory mission earlier this year. The official…
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Title Deeds Program Aims to Formalize Urban Land Ownership Across Zimbabwe
In a wide-ranging interview, Zimbabwe’s Social Amenities Permanent Secretary Engineer Theodius Chinyanga provided details on the government’s ongoing Presidential Title Deeds Program, which aims to issue formal land ownership documents to thousands of urban residents across the country. “A title deed is a paper that demonstrates ownership and it’s the last thing. Once it’s issued, it means a development has…
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Prof Mavima Challenges Media To Amplify HIV/AIDS Messaging
Acting Minister of Health and Child Care, Professor Paul Mavima, has officially opened a two-day workshop for editors from media institutions operating in Zimbabwe, organized by the National AIDS Council (NAC). In his address, Prof. Mavima highlighted the significant progress Zimbabwe has made in the HIV response, including a reduction in HIV incidence and prevalence. HIV prevalence has come down…
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Beitbridge Set For 9th Mayor’s Anti-Litter Half Marathon
The 9th edition of the Beitbridge Mayor’s anti-litter half marathon is set to take place this Saturday, as the town continues its efforts to address its growing solid waste management challenges. The race, which will be held under the theme “Beitbridge My Home, My Smart City: Running Against Litter”, aims to raise awareness about the issue of littering in the…
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Harare City Council Adopts New Sports and Arts Committee to Nurture Youth Talent
The Harare City Council has adopted a new Sports and Arts Committee, officials announced on Tuesday. Speaking at a workshop for the newly established committee, Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume emphasized the crucial role that cities worldwide play in investing in sports and infrastructure. “Harare will be following suit,” Mafume declared, outlining the sporting disciplines set to be nurtured under…
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