Arron Nyamayaro RADIO personality Owen Madondo, popularly known as DJ Ollah 7, was arrested for road rage after getting into a quarrel with police officers in Harare on Wednesday. After H-Metro contacted him yesterday, for his side of the story, he went live on his social media platforms and […]
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GRADE 5 GENIUS GETS DISTINCTIONS IN GRADE 7 EXAMS
Latwell Nyangu IS this the most intelligent Grade Five pupil in Zimbabwe today? Her name is PraiseGod Chapepa. Recently she challenged herself by attempting the Grade 7 final exams. She got distinctions in all her six subjects — English, Mathematics, Agriculture, Science and Tech, Shona, Social […]
AIRTIME VENDOR IN $35M FRAUD
Mathew Masinge A COPACABANA airtime vendor is being accused of fraud worth $35 million. Godfrey Badza (43) is being accused alongside his five accomplices — Daizy Hazvinavarwi, Aleta Shanido, James Chibuwe, Tineyi Munosunama and Elisha Manenge, who are still at large. The complainant was fooled into […]
ALCOHOL WILL BE THERE AFTER YOU, WARNS MACHESO
Trust Khosa SUPERSTAR Alick Macheso says some people appear to be in a race to try and finish all the alcohol in the world, especially during the end-of-year festive season. December is usually a bloody month with people losing their lives in road carnages after taking part in beer binges. The […]
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Rogue dad deserves his time in jail
THE rogue dad and his partner, who were jailed for 12 months for abusing two minors, deserve every year they will spend behind bars. It’s hard to believe the pair locked the two children indoors for long hours without food and water. At the age of four and one respectively, the children’s lives were […]
JOSTLE FOR KILLER T COLLABOS
Maria Chiguvari ZIM dancehall sensation, Silent Killer, is in demand. A creative genius, the Mulonyeni singer is currently on fire. After featuring on Fungisai Zvakavapano’s anti-substance abuse song titled ‘Vana Vapera,’ released on Monday, other artists now rate him highly. Currently, he is in the […]
Child Parly in Zimuto High team battling for honours in Togo
Takawira Photoveteran Dapi THE child Vice President of the Junior Parliament, Theophilus Beans, and child parliamentarian, Nicole Jirivengwa, are part of the Zimuto High School students in Togo for the Sustainable Environmental Conservation Trust (SECTA) competitions against other African students. […]
MAN FIGHTING FOR LIFE AFTER GANG ATTACK
Arron Nyamayaro A MAN is battling for life in hospital after being attacked by a gang, which included another man who was caught with his brother’s wife at a lodge. Lyton Dhliwayo (44), of Muchaendepi Village under Chief Mapungwana in Chipinge, was rushed to Mt Selinda Hospital after being attacked […]
FOUR IN TROUBLE OVER THEFT OF 26 CAR ENGINES WORTH US$30K
Talent Gore FOUR Harare men have been charged with stealing 26 car engines worth US$30 000. Sesedza Makoni (29), Zadok Mangwende (20), Abedinigo Mangwende (24) and Lovemore Matimba (19) appeared before Harare magistrate, Apolonia Marutya, who remanded them in custody pending bail application today. […]
ORPHANAGE FOUNDER, JOURNALIST DIES
Arron Nyamayaro THE Goromonzi community is mourning the death of journalist and founder of Vision for Christ Orphanage, Raymond David Makomborero Chinamora. Chinamora died on Thursday last week at the age of 84. The orphanage, based in Goromonzi, provides assistance to widows and widowers. Chinamora […]
BUTCHER OF MUFAKOSE WAS ON THE POLICE WANTED LIST. . . This followed his attack on his girlfriend over a US$5 dispute
Mathew Masinge THE Butcher of Mufakose, Thomas Nyamhunga, was on the police wanted list for assaulting his girlfriend, Needmore Mauka, after a row over US$5. Mauka reported the case in October. Yesterday, Nyamhunga was remanded in custody to December 20 on murder, attempted murder and domestic […]
PARAMOUNT GARMENTS STAFF BLAME ELECTRIC FAULT
Talent Gore WORKERS at Paramount Garments Works suspect that an electrical fault caused the fire which destroyed thousands of dollars of property. The management has declared a state of emergency and is asking for donations of water, food and other necessities. The fire started on Sunday night with […]
EX-MR UGLY IN UGLY DEATH
Arron Nyamayaro FORMER Mr Ugly, Mison Sere, has died at the age of 51 after reportedly collapsing while relieving himself in the toilet at his family house in Mabvuku. Family spokesperson, Danny Sere, told H-Metro that they believe his death was probably caused by illicit drugs and alcohol he was […]
PROBABLY THE MOST POPULAR TEACHER IN THIS COUNTRY. . . her deployment to another Grade sparks parents demo at school
Arron Nyamayaro THE parents with children who attend Warren Park 6 Primary School have protested against the decision of the headmistress to redeploy a Grade 6 teacher, identified only as Zulu, to teach Grade 3s next year. They want to know why the head, Mrs Nyamushamba, reassigned Zulu to teach […]
Couple jailed for locking kids in room, denying them food
Mathew Masinge A MAN and his partner have been sentenced to 12 months in jail for locking two children in a room without food or water. Simbarashe Mabuwana (38) and Fiona Mapuranga (28) were initially sentenced to 15 months by Harare magistrate Tsitsi Chitatu, who suspended threee months on […]
ZIM MUSICIANS STRIKE GOLD IN UK’S MARKET
Trust Khosa THERE is a beautiful love story developing between Zimbabwean artists and the United Kingdom. Scores of local artists have performed in the UK this year. Why is this appeal for local artists to play in the UK exploding? Albert Nyathi believes it’s because of the big number of Zimbabweans […]
Man defrauds Econet, buys three iPhone 14s using fake visa card
Mathew Masinge A MAN from Chitungwiza defrauded Econet of three iPhones by switching his CABS debit card chip to a South African FNB Visa card. The State said on October 11, Clevers Manhombo (40), allegedly conspired with three others to remove the chip from the CABS bank card, and implant it on the […]
EDITORIAL: Once again, let’s shun domestic violence
COMIC Pastor insists he is not guilty after he was recently cautioned by the police for allegedly abusing his former wife. He knows that, as a role model, his fans don’t expect such allegations being levelled against such a high-profile figure. He revealed he had nothing to fear when he handed […]
UZ TO DEVELOP, TEST NOVEL HIV VACCINES
Talent Gore THE University of Zimbabwe, in collaboration with regional partners, has been awarded a US$45 million USAID grant to implement the HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration in Africa (HIV-VISTA) programme. The programme aims to initiate the development pipeline for HIV […]
Specialised courts for GBV victims
Mangaliso Kabulika The GOVERNMENT has set up specialised courts and support services for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to provide them with necessary resources and assistance to seek justice. Addressing the media on 16 Days of Activism against GBV yesterday, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary […]