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Grandmother, 71, charged in brazen cattle theft

Elderly woman accused of stealing, branding and selling 17 cattle worth US$14,000 in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland region. A 71-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with stealing a herd of cattle and selling them to an abattoir after allegedly rebranding them with her
January 16, 2025

Mphoko’s Eldest Son Excluded From Will

Former Zimbabwe Vice President Phelekezela Report Mphoko’s final will explicitly cuts out his eldest son Siqokoqela from any inheritance, cementing years of bitter family conflict as the liberation hero’s body returns home from India tomorrow. Zimbabwe’s late Vice President served from 2014
December 12, 2024

VP Mphoko Rejected Heroes Acre Burial

Former Zimbabwe Vice President Phekelezela Mphoko, who died in India at 84, will be buried at his private plot in Douglasdale, Bulawayo, despite receiving national hero status. Family spokesman Ndaba Mphoko confirmed the decision honors the late leader’s explicit wishes to avoid
December 11, 2024
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Two dead, 51 injured in Victoria Falls road truck crash

Two people died and 51 were injured when an overloaded Shackman tipper truck overturned on the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road in Zimbabwe on Thursday evening. The crash occurred at 18:40 local time (16:40 GMT) near the 330-kilometer marker. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)
December 7, 2024

Three Arrested After Police Shootout in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe police have arrested three suspects following a shootout in Bulawayo’s Luveve suburb, ending a four-month spree of armed vehicle robberies across the region. The suspects, aged between 18 and 22, opened fire on detectives who had tracked them to their hideout
November 26, 2024
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Africa Day Celebrations at Charleston Trust Primary School

Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – May 25, 2024 Charleston Trust Primary School in Bulawayo marked Africa Day with a vibrant celebration that showcased the continent’s rich cultural heritage. The school, located in the high-density suburb of Nkulumane, brought together students from different year groups,
May 24, 2024