Bulawayo opens one-stop centre for GBV cases
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] new One-Stop Centre for Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivors opened its doors at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo yesterday.The opening comes in light of alarming statistics, revealing that…
Car theft socialite’s trial opens can of worms
Peter Matika, [email protected] Bulawayo magistrate has denied bail for car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza. The court found that there was clear and convincing evidence that Chipunza poses a flight…
Budget fosters growth, recovery
Golden Sibanda, Harare BureauFINANCE, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, yesterday delivered a recovery and growth-oriented National Budget Statement, pronouncing several measures to drive faster economic expansion,…
Breaking the silence: Men’s mental health and GBV
Gibson MhakaRESEARCH has revealed a complex relationship between gender-based violence and suicide in men.Domestic abuse and sexual assault, forms of gender-based violence, can have severe psychological consequences for male victims,…
Son brands father stupid old man
Danisa MasukuIn African culture a father is a respected figure and insulting him is taboo.However, Daniel Fadzai Mhondera (21) crossed the red line when he allegedly hurled insults at his…
Promote climate change resilience, media urged
Mashudu MamboTHE media has been urged to promote climate change resilience through simplifying and creating content that is tailor-made for the different members of society. Speaking during a media practitioners…
Man assaults wife who asked for rent money
Musawenkosi MoyoMONEY is the root of all evil!This adage was at play when a 52-year-old man from Nkulumane, Bulawayo found himself in court after assaulting his wife as punishment for…
Tsvangirai basher escapes attempted murder charges
Tsenulo MoyoA 20-YEAR-OLD man from Mbembesi in Matabeleland North Province heaved a sigh of relief after the attempted murder charge levelled against him was commuted to assault. For the offence…
Traditional healer billed to spin at Bulawayo’s ZKS Arena
Langalakhe MabenaControversial South African traditional healer Bhongolethu Mzozo, famously known as Dr Khehlelezi, is set to make a trip to the country as he will be part of drifters and…
Lovers get 8 years in jail for stealing lodger’s car
Mashudu MamboA 26-YEAR-OLD landlady from Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo has been nabbed together with her lover for allegedly stealing a tenant’s car. Natalie Ndlovu and Ennock Tafirenyika pleaded not guilty…