MUGABE ADMITS THAT Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has ‘protected his long term monopoly of wealth and power’

MUGABE ADMITS THAT Central  Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has ‘protected his long term monopoly of wealth and power’

Amid the ugly tribal, factional and succession wars tearing the ruling Zanu-PF apart, President Robert Mugabe has lavished praise on the country’s feared intelligence services for helping him to maintain his long hold on power. The nonagenarian chose the burial of one of the top bosses of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Zenzo Ntuliki, in Harare yesterday to remind Zimbabweans about the key role that spooks have played in the country’s body politic. “Isu zvatiri…

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A FILABUSI MAN died on the spot when a vehicle he was travelling in hit a bull at the 196 KM peg along the Masvingo-Mbalabala Road

A FILABUSI MAN died on the spot when a vehicle he was travelling in hit a bull at the 196 KM peg along the Masvingo-Mbalabala Road

Dennis Tshuma (49) of Mthwakazi Township in Filabusi sustained serious head injuries and died on the spot during the incident which happened on Friday.   Methusi Mabhena, who is suspected to have been speeding, failed to stop the Toyota Altezza he was driving and smashed into the bull that was in the middle of the road .   The vehicle overturned and the hitchhiker died.   Tshuma’s body was ferried to the United Bulawayo Hospitals…

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TWO men from Bulawayo who robbed a hooker and her client at gun point before raping the woman have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison.

TWO men from Bulawayo who robbed a hooker and her client at gun point before raping the woman have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison.

TWO men from Bulawayo who robbed a hooker and her client at gun point before raping the woman have been sentenced to a combined 40 years in prison. Magistrate Ms Sibongile Msipa-Marondedze sentenced Sydney Dube (43) of Lobengula West suburb to 28 years in prison and Praymore Mpofu (21) of Old Magwegwe suburb to 12 years in jail.   The court heard how Dube, who was armed with a rifle with eight bullets and Mpofu…

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A ZIMBABWEAN student, Musawenkosi Saurombe (23), made history last week when she became the youngest female PhD holder in Africa.

A ZIMBABWEAN student, Musawenkosi Saurombe (23), made history last week when she became the youngest female PhD holder in Africa.   Dr Saurombe received a PhD in industrial psychology at North-West University`s campus in Mahikeng, South Africa on April 25.   Her thesis was titled: The management perspectives on a talent value proposition for academic staff in a South African Higher Education Institution.   Dr Saurombe started school at the age of four in Gaborone‚…

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OVER 150 armed gold panners invade Gwanda, Vumbachikwe Mine compound, tunnelling under houses raising fears of buildings collapse

MORE than 150 armed gold panners have invaded a compound at Vumbachikwe Mine in Gwanda, tunnelling under houses and raising fears that buildings might collapse.   Residents at the compound yesterday told The Chronicle they were living in fear because the panners were hostile.   Scared residents shared pictures of the panners entering tunnels, literally at their doorsteps, which they took through windows.   They said dozens of tunnels that were up to eight metres…

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A Zimbabwe African Killers Association (ZAKA) woman ‘drowned her three-year-old son in Mutirikwi River to please boyfriend

A Masvingo woman Joyce Madzimure (25) allegedly drowned her three-year-old son in Mutirikwi River to please her boyfriend identified as Amos Chipare (39).   The two allegedly connived to drown Farai Sigauke after agreeing he was disturbing them from enjoying their affair.   Madzimure of Gwatinyanya Village under Chief Mapanzure was allegedly on separation with her husband last year, when she fell in love with Chipare of Mushawasha Village under Chief Shumba.   The couple…

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MARONDERA COP shot dead by colleague at the ZRP Support Unit S/M, Dombotombo base in Marondera

MARONDERA COP shot dead by colleague at the ZRP Support Unit S/M, Dombotombo base in Marondera

A member of the police force identified as a Sgt Major was allegedly shot dead by another police officer in Marondera on Saturday morning.   Sources familiar with the situation told Bulawayo24.com that the incident happened around 3am at the ZRP Support Unit S/M, Dombotombo base in Marondera.   It is alleged that the Sgt Major was shot, by a constable whose whereabouts are now unknown, after a misunderstanding.   According to the source, there…

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‘I am in politics for money (not reforms)’ confess MDC-T VP Khupe and blissful ignorant applauded

“The MDC-T VP Thokozani Khupe has come clean and said she is in politics because of money,” reported Ray Nkosa in Zimeye. “Addressing MDC supporters in Slough in the UK she declared that everyone is here because they want money. “We are in politics because of money and we use politics as a stepping stone to create a conducive environment for those who want to do business. The truth is ersonally I love a better…

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The moment a miserable long faced bunch realised, diamonds loot will never buy happiness, just before a state dinner in Harare.

The moment a miserable long faced bunch realised, diamonds loot will never buy happiness, just before a state dinner in Harare.

Grace looks regal and pensive, Bona looks downcast and President Robert Mugabe… well, let’s just say he doesn’t look like he’s enjoying himself. This picture of the first family of Zimbabwe just before a state dinner in Harare this week has got tongues wagging. It was taken by Daily News photographer Annie Mpalume on Wednesday evening, according to local watchdog @ZimMediaReview. The occasion was a dinner at State House for visiting Namibian president Hage Geingob….

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A Chipinge man fatally stabbed his wife in Gazaland after she confronted him for visiting Honde rural area without her consent.

A Chipinge man fatally stabbed his wife in a domestic dispute in Gazaland yesterday leaving residents shell shocked. Sources privy to the development allege a woman identified as mai Tryfin was stabbed by her husband after she confronted him about going to rural areas without her consent. “The deceased was stabbed after she confronted her husband baba Tryfin on why she went to Honde Valley without her consent. “In rage baba Tryfin stabbed the wife…

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