Joseph Madzimure Zimpapers Politics Hub Relative calm prevails in Maputo as Mozambican opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane on Thursday returned from self-imposed exile, following violent protests by his supporters after the announcement of election results in October last year. Local Mozambican media reported that security personnel had to fire tear gas to disperse rowdy opposition supporters […] …
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Mozambique’s Election Body Set to Destroy Ballot Papers
Richard Muponde-Zimpapers Politics Hub In accordance with Mozambique’s electoral law, the country’s National Elections Commission (CNE) has scheduled 17 January for the destruction of ballot papers from the general election held on 9 October. A statement issued by Mozambique’s electoral body on Thursday stated that the process involves the “destruction of validly expressed, blank, void, […] …
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Armed robber caged 12 years
Sinokubonga Nkala sinokubongapnkala@gmail.com A BRAZEN robbery has landed a 29-year-old man behind bars for a staggering 12 years. The convicted armed robber was part of a gang that pounced on an unsuspecting security guard and made off with a gun worth US$1 500. Peter Mutumeni and his cohorts who are still at large unleashed a […] …
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Law finally catches up with rapist dad who impregnated daughter
Tarisiro Tafirenyika tarisirotafirenyika@gmail.com A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Plumtree WAS arraigned for repeatedly raping his daughter daughter until she fell pregnant, 11 years ago. For the horrific sex attacks, the man who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. The victim was only 13 years old […] …
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Two years on the run… dangerous prison break fugitive nabbed hiding in a Mountain
By Raymond Jaravaza-raymondjaravaza@gmail.com POLICE in South Africa have arrested a Zimbabwean, Lovemore Musoyi, who has been on the run since 2023 after escaping from a police vehicle while being transported to a prison in Motetema, Mpumalanga Province, in the neighbouring country. The fugitive was apprehended last week by a task force from the South African […] …
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Countdown to the inaugural Morgan Foundation Football Tournament begins
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com THE wait for the inaugural edition of The Morgan Foundation (TMF) football tournament is nearly over, with the highly anticipated showdown set to take place at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda on Saturday. The countdown for the four-team tournament has already begun, with excitement building among teams, players, and football fans in and […] …
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Thieves on water meter stealing spree in Bulawayo suburb
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw ABOUT eight residents in Bulawayo’s Njube Suburb’s E Square section woke up on Wednesday morning to discover that their water meters and taps had been stolen. Thieves broke into their yards during the night, carrying out a well-coordinated operation. Residents strongly suspect that the culprits are individuals from within their community who […] …
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Sengezo Tshabangu suspended from CCC as Welshman Ncube goes on warpath
By Online Reporter THE Professor Welshman Ncube-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has suspended the party’s interim secretary general, Mr Sengezo Tshabangu, amid ongoing divisions and confusion within the opposition party. In a statement, CCC presidential spokesperson Mr Kurauone Chihwayi confirmed Mr Tshabangu’s suspension. “Acting in terms of Article 9.1.2.3 of the CCC Constitution, the […] …
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Three dead, three injured as Binga Council Vehicle Hits landmine
Leonard Ncube. leonard.ncube@chronicle.co.zw In a tragic incident, three people died and three others were injured when a Binga Rural District Council vehicle struck a landmine in the Sebungwe area along the Zambezi River. The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 5pm. The vehicle had departed from Binga Centre with three council employees on board, heading […] …
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WATCH: Tshivenda Music Tour Propels Beitbridge Artistes to New Markets
Mthabisi Tshuma revmmthiretshuma@gmail.com The first edition of the Tshivenda Music Tour, held recently at Makhado Business Centre, served as a significant breakthrough for Beitbridge artistes, allowing them to connect with new markets. The event, which is a brainchild of Christen Mirror, aimed to open new avenues for up-and-coming artistes from the border district. Performances on […] …
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