A Singapore Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence over the Indian Ocean, descending 6,000 feet (around 1,800 meters) in three minutes, leaving one British man dead and multiple passengers injured. The aircraft, en route from London’s Heathrow airport to Singapore, diverted and landed in Bangkok amid stormy weather. Authorities suspect the 73-year-old British man suffered a […]
Napoleon Nyanhi Appointed New Director of National Arts Council of Zimbabwe
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has named Napoleon Nyanhi as its new director, replacing Nicholas Moyo, who has become the permanent secretary in the Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Ministry. NACZ board chairperson Nozipho Maraire announced the appointment in a statement, expressing confidence that Nyanhi’s leadership will help achieve the council’s restructuring goals, […]
Suspected Murder Fugitive Arrested After 3 Years on the Run
A suspected murder fugitive has been captured at his hideout in Chiredzi, over three years after he allegedly killed a man in Harare for stealing money and clothes. Elton Pardon, 27, is accused of committing the crime with two accomplices, Wallen Mupunga and Masimba Makoto. The pair are currently serving life sentences for the murder […]
Gokwe Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Trafficking Newborn Son
Pauline Maganga, a woman from Gokwe, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by Harare magistrate Lazini Ncube for selling her newborn son and falsely claiming he had died. Maganga, 23, confessed to trafficking her child, admitting she handed over her son a day after his birth in South Africa. She revealed she received […]
Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma Barred from Parliamentary Run, Court Rules
South Africa’s ex-president Jacob Zuma is ineligible for parliamentary candidacy in this month’s election, as decreed by the nation’s highest court on Monday. This ruling, which stems from Zuma’s 15-month jail sentence for contempt of court in 2021, could impact the election’s outcome and potentially incite unrest among his supporters. The constitutional court found that […]
Armed Robbers Steal $9,500 and Cellphones from Harare Family in The Grange
A family from Harare’s upscale suburb of The Grange is reeling from their loss after armed robbers made off with US$9,500 and three cellphones. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident on its X handle. “Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of robbery which […]
Bulawayo Model Sakhile Dube Crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
Sakhile Dube, a model from Bulawayo, has been crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024, triumphing over 17 other contestants. She succeeded the 2023 Miss Universe titleholder, Brooke Bruk, in a ceremony held at the Hippodrome in Harare on Saturday. As the winner, Dube received a brand-new Mercedes Benz C200 2020 model, generously donated by Style by […]
Rwandan National Fatally Shot in Harare Home Invasion
A Rwandan citizen was fatally shot during a home invasion in Harare on Friday evening, according to authorities. Samuel Habimana was shot in the neck at his residence in Mainway Meadows, Waterfalls, where he lived with his wife, housekeeper, and their son, who is attending Form 1 at a local school. Habimana and his wife […]
Chinese Businesswoman Faces Fraud Charges Over Alleged Customs Duty Evasion in Zimbabwe
A Chinese businesswoman, Li Song, has been brought before the court on charges of fraud for allegedly avoiding payment of customs duty amounting to US$40,000 after importing chemicals into Zimbabwe. Li Song, aged 53, appeared briefly before Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi recently and was not required to enter a plea. She was granted bail set […]
Harare Magistrate Denies Bail for Zanu PF Spokesperson’s Son on Multiple Charges
Neville Mutsvangwa, son of Zanu PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa, faced a setback in court as Harare Magistrate Dennis Mangosi denied him bail. Mutsvangwa is implicated in various criminal charges, including money laundering, dealing in foreign currency, and breaching the Telecommunications Act. Alongside Mutsvangwa, Simbarashe Tichingana and Ellis Majachani are also facing charges. Magistrate Mangosi justified […]