Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) pilots have been commended for averting a major accident after an emergency landing with their Mi-35 helicopter gunship in Chitungwiza, which had developed a technical fault. As a result of the actions, there were no casualties or damage to property on the ground and all the crew on board, including five aircraft technicians, did not sustain injuries. Commander AFZ Air Marshal Elson Moyo commended the pilots for a masterful landing that saved the lives of the aircrew and the people on the ground. “It took tremendous skill and presence of mind for the pilots to put the lives of the people on the ground first, while experiencing an emergency,” he said. “I wish to commend the aircrew for averting a major accident and saving lives and damage
in KZN and Gauteng Report: 6 killed and 219 arrested as the #FreeZuma violence protests continues in KZN and Gauteng. NatJOINTS spokesperson, Colonel Brenda Muridili said deployment has been intensified across hotspots in both provinces. Police have arrested 219 people in connection with ongoing riots and looting across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. “The NatJOINTS is receiving Intelligence support from its Intelligence Coordinating Committee comprising of SAPS Crime Intelligence, Defense Intelligence as well as State Security Intelligence, to enable law enforcement to counter these sporadic violent protests,” she said. In KZN, there was a report of two people who had been killed, one in Inanda and the second in Umbilo. “The circumstances leading up to their deaths is u
Zivhu posted on Twitter saying suggesting that even the opposition will eventually appreciate Mnangagwa. He tweeted: Guys ndiyani muZimbabwe angatonga zvinemusoro kunze kwa ED. Dzikamayi hakuna replacement for now maybe after 2030 angawanikwa but panoda nyasha.. Former ZANU PF legislator for Chivi South, Killer Zivhu has said ED, as president Emmerson Mnangagwa is popularly known, should be in office for life since he does not have a replacement. ED must be our life President nokuti replacement Hakuna. Vanoti haticheuki ndezvekupenga muchacheuka chete muchiona mabasa ake ED. [Who can rule well like ED? Calm down, there is no replacement for now, maybe after 2023 but that also needs grace. ED must be our life president because there is no replacement. Those who say we don’t look
Teenage girl arrested for murdering friend over boyfriend dispute. The Chronicle reports that the 17-year-old girl stabbed her rival on the bre@st and she died at a neighbour’s home. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident on their Twitter handle. A teenager from Bhekani Village in Ntabazinduna, Umguza District in Matabeleland North has been arrested for murder after she allegedly stabbed her rival with a kitchen knife following a dispute over a boyfriend. Read the statement: The ZRP confirms the arrest of a female juvenile (17) at Bhekani Village, Ntabazinduna, in connection with a case of murder where she fatally assaulted a fellow female villager. The suspect was involved in a brawl with the victim after an altercation over dating the same boyfriend. The victim wa
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A Zvishavane man is recuperating in hospital after he allegedly swallowed poison at his ex-wife’ residence after being denied access to his children. Witnesses to the incident which occurred Monday last week said Mr Promise Mariba, a prominent legal advisor in the asbestos mining town visited her ex-wife, Angeline Phiri intending to have access to their two kids but was denied access. A heated exchange of words erupted with the in-laws demanding lobola first before releasing the kids. Mr Mariba then threatened to commit suicide by hanging himself at the gate of their house in Maglass but they did not take him seriously as they dismissed his threats, said a witness who requested not to be named. The witness said Mr Mariba briefly left the house but later returned with some
Man battling for life after being stabbed by lover’s brother. Takunda Muteveri is reported to have denied responsibility of impregnating his lover Erica Muchangani forcing the latter to invade his house accompanied by her brother Erick Muchangani, 29. A 32-year-old married man from Glen View is battling for life in hospital after he was stabbed by his mistress’ brother for neglecting her. A scuffle ensued and Erick stabbed Muteveri in the stomach and part of his intestines were exposed out of the tummy. Erick was arrested and Muteveri was rushed to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Tendai Mwanza confirmed the arrest urging people to resolve their differences peacefully. “Police arrested Erick Muchangani of Kambuzuma Section 2 fo
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Robbers pounce on former VP Joice Mujuru farm. Masvingo Mirror reported police details as saying the complainant, Freddy Chibanda (61), who works as a security officer at the farm was on guard duty, was approached by five unknown male adults. Police in Beatrice, Mashonaland East Provinceare investigating a case of robbery which occurred at former Vice President Joice Mujuru’s Rusambo farm in Beatrice on Thursday night. One of the suspects reportedly pointed an unknown pistol at the complainant and ordered him to surrender his cell phone before he was blindfolded with a white scarf. The complainant was tied with a rope and one of the suspects was left guarding him while others proceeded to dismantle irrigation equipment. Among the equipment stolen were 5×4 horsepower el
16-year-old mum gives birth to triplets. When The Herald visited the young family, Ruvarashe balanced two babies on her lap, one on each arm as she breastfed them while her aunt held the other child. Considering her age, having triplets is not an easy task the teenager has to cope with. She had no idea that hers was a multiple pregnancy, neither did she have a scan or pre-natal care and check-ups. A 16-year-old has given birth to triplets in what the community has embraced as a blessing from God, but the couple is struggling to take care of the babies since the husband, 18-year-old Leonard Maenza, is not formally employed. She said it was a shock discovering that she was having not one or two, but three babies while lying on the delivery bed. The teen mother gave birth naturally to trip
