Electrocuted teen a ‘career thief’

Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent A TEENAGE boy from Bulilima District was electrocuted while attempting to steal wires from an electricity pole, police confirmed. Brian Dube’s lifeless body was found next…

You have been convicted by own actions, magistrate tells accused

Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Correspondent A MAN has been jailed for two years for stabbing a police officer while resisting arrest. Mqondisi Ncube, 27, of Simukwe Village in Mangwe, knifed Constable…

HIV+ patients see red over council-run clinics’ demands

Pamela Shumba Chronicle Reporter THE lives of thousands of people living with HIV and Aids are being put at risk by a new requirement by council-run clinics in Bulawayo for…

Girlfriend basher spared jail

Senior Court Reporter A MAN who bashed his girlfriend’s head against a concrete floor on Christmas Day during a row over the custody of their baby has been spared jail.

Geozing clients engage lawyers

Mbuso Nkalakatha Chronicle Reporter GEOZING Pawnbrokers Investment clients have engaged lawyers in a bid to have the company placed under judicial management. The firm is currently under liquidation.

Cheating widow banned from funeral

Sukulwenkosi Dube Plumtree Magistrate RELATIVES of a 27-year-old man from Mangwe District, who allegedly committed suicide over his wife’s infidelity, have banned his widow from attending his funeral.

Sex-mad Bulawayo out of contraceptives

Vimbai Chinembiri Chronicle Reporter BULAWAYO has run out of emergency contraceptives, better known as ‘the morning after’ pill after sex-fuelled Christmas and New Year’s holidays celebrations, pharmacists warned yesterday.

Tyson wants a role on Downton Abbey

London – Mike Tyson wants a role on Downton Abbey. The boxing legend wants to take on more acting roles since his retirement from the sport, and would love Julian…

2013 was a great year for arts: NACZ

Entertainment Correspondent THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) yesterday described 2013 as a successful year with the major highlights being the formation of the Ministry of Sport Arts and…

Farmers must not expect perpetual support

Nelson Masukume THE land reform programme, championed by the Zanu-PF-led government since 2000, rightfully sought, and managed, to correct land ownership imbalances caused by almost a century of white colonialism.