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Court ReporterA 31-year-old man who fatally stabbed a woman who had clung to his private parts while he was trying to rape her has been sentenced to death.
The man originally from Mbondweni Village in Filabusi, who is now facing the hangman’s noose, had failed to pay for a 12-volt battery he had bought from his victim.
On 27 July last year, Zibusiso Ndlovu invited Catherine Mpala (31), to his homestead in Mathole Village, Siganda, so that she could collect 60kg of maize as payment for the battery.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Invest in livestock production
Matabeleland has always been known as cattle country, with the bulk of livestock found in the region. This is because of the erratic rainfall and the soils that are not good for crop farming in many areas.Umguza district villagers face starvation
Chronicle Reporter
AT least 82 000 villagers in Umguza district in Matabeleland North province are facing food shortages as farmers are expecting 30 percent of their normal harvest.
This was revealed by the Umguza Rural District Council chairperson,
Sanctity of marriage should be upheld
By Jonah NyoniIf one contemplates divorcing, he or she is most likely to receive positive reasons why he or she must remain in that marriage irrespective of the troubles being faced.
Cattle rustler jailed 40 years
Beitbridge ReporterTHREE notorious cattle rustlers who were wreaking havoc in Matabeleland South have been jailed for periods ranging between 20 and 40 years.
The three were part of the 19 suspects arrested during an anti-stock theft operation in the province.
Zimura holds southern region AGM
Entertainment ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) will today hold its annual general meeting (AGM) in Bulawayo for the southern region for the first time, with the ZBC’s non-payment of royalties being top of the agenda.
ZPS applauded for recruiting female officers
Chronicle ReporterTHE Zimbabwe Prison Services (ZPS) has a constitutional mandate to provide services to the nation through incarceration, rehabilitation and integration of offenders back to society in a safe and humane manner, an officer said.
Sexually abused school girls get help
Midlands CorrespondentTHE Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture is giving psycho-social support to 13 Form One Guinea Fowl High School pupils who allegedly were nearly sexually abused by two unknown burglars, an official said.
Hunger stalks Mat South
By Hillary MarizaniTHE erratic rains experienced this season have left villagers and their livestock in southern Zimbabwe hungry.
Farmers are convinced that climate change is taking its toll. The change in the rainfall pattern has caused farmers to lose a great deal of money and even livelihoods because of crop failure and death of livestock.
Four Tuskers players to ply trade overseas
By Ricky ZililoFOUR Matabeleland Tuskers Cricket Franchise players will soon be heading overseas to play there during the off-season.
Matabeleland Tuskers, Zimbabwe’s first class cricket champions, have given their players — Keegan Meth, Charles Coventry, Craig Ervine and Bradley Staddon — the green light to join overseas teams during the off-season.