‘This unfortunate incident happened after a hostile mortar round had fallen near the camp they were staying at’
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Monthly Archives: April 2024
16,000km and 352 days later, UK man reaches goal of running length of Africa
27-year-old endurance athlete crossed jungle and desert, swerved conflict zones and was delayed by theft, injury and visa problems
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Man jailed 9 years for stock theft
Online Reporter A THIRTY-FOUR-YEAR-OLD man from Plumtree man was sentenced to nine years imprisonment after selling a stolen cow valued at US$300 which had a Botswana brand mark. In a statement on X, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) said: “On 25 February 2024 Raymond Ndlovu (34) sold a heifer to one Thabo Dube. […] …
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6 arrested for unlawful possession of ivory
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer SIX men have been arrested for unlawful possession of two pieces of ivory. In a statement, police said they arrested Mgcini Nyathi (25), Professor Nkala (25), Ngqabutho Ncube (31), Phinias Shumba (24), Vinicent Kokera (29) and Mazibuse Nkala (23). The suspects were arrested on 5 April 2024 at Makhado Business Centre, […] …
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Hit-and-run motorist kills 56-year-old man
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer A HIT-AND-RUN motorist a 56-year-old man, who died on the spot. In a statement, police said the incident occurred at the 111km peg along Chivhu-Nyazura Road, near Chizema Bus Stop on 5 April 2024. Police appealed for information that may help in apprehending the suspect. “Police in Buhera are appealing for […] …
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22-year-old man found dead in bush
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer A 22-YEAR-OLD man was found dead with blood stained T-shirt in a bushy area. In a statement, police said Omega Mpellisi Ncube was found at Plot 12, Glenco, Insiza in Matabeleland North. Police appealed for information that may help with the investigation of this case. “Police in Fort Rixon are appealing […] …
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ZPCS Commissioner General Chihobvu tours Whawha Satellite Training School
Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services Commissioner General Moses Chihobvu toured Whawha Satellite Training School in Gweru. In a statement, ZPCS said on 5 April 2024, Comm Chihobvu encouraged recruits to be brave and remain focused during their course. “ZPCS Commissioner General MCN Chihobvu had a familiarisation tour at Whawha Satellite […] …
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US$720k heist suspect shot dead in police custody during ‘indications’
Shooting ignites fresh questions over police handling of suspects during crime scene visits
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Dubai company’s staggering land deals in Africa raise fears about livelihoods
Blue Carbon has one project under development in Zimbabwe which involves approximately 20 percent of the country’s land
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At least 94 dead in Mozambique after unlicensed ferry boat capsizes: official
‘Because the boat was overcrowded and unsuited to carry passengers, it ended up sinking’
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