Joseph Chinotimba, the Buhera South MP has called for the re-introduction of virginity tests by apostolic sects to safeguard girls from sexual abuse.Chinotimba suggested that this practice will aid in the need to avoid child marriages.He also castigated civil and human rights organisations who were calling for the ban of the practice yet it would contribute to the eradication of child marriages.â€

A 56 year old granny from Tsholotsho who struck and killed a rapist in what she claimed was self defence has been spared jail time.It is alleged that some time in 2013, Thokozile Moyo hit Edward Vundla Nduna,76, several times with a log after he sneaked into her hut naked at midnight and attempted to rape her.Nduna died on the way to Tsholotsho District hospital. A postmortem report gave the cause

Another minister became victim of unknown assailants who broke into her office at Kaguvi building on Monday morning.Women affairs minister, Nyasha Chikwinya's office was turned upside down by police, intelligence and the bomb disposal unit as they searched for clues.Chikwanya's moved from her 8th floor office into a temporary one, after the floor was flooded by water from an open tap.The offices t

Bulawayo City Council has unveiled plans to invest in a $68 million Energy plant to support the city.The plans were unveiled after a feasibility study conducted by a United Kingdom registered Pragma Leaf Consulting company which revealed that the waste-to-energy plant, would produce 110 000 litres of bio-diesel and 2,2 megawatts electricity.Results from the study indicated that waste generated in

Police Commisioner General, Augastine Chihuri, has been ordered by the High Court to release with immediate effect a vehicle impounded in an operation code named Mushikashika Wapera.The High court ruling stated that police had violated the Constitution by continuing to hold a vehicle owned by Raymond Madamombe since February 24 without any legal explanation.In case HC2226/16, Madamombe had argued

$200 000 which was meant for workers December salaries has reportedly disappeared from Chitungwiza municipality coffers. Top officials are now leveling accusations on each other, with Finance director, Evangelista Machona, claiming to have transferred about $800 000 into the salaries account in December.Whilst the acting chamber secretary and Human resource officer,  Mary Mukonyora claims on

A Gutu man received a near death experience after the husband of a woman he was allegedly having an affair with used a pair of pliers to tug and squashed his testicles. It is alleged that Marasa Chamisa,39, used his wife's phone to send a text message, trapping Itai Tsogo, the unsuspecting lover.Tsogo followed the texts instructions, thinking it was sent from his promiscuous lover. On arrival at t

A Harare municipal cop's attempt to level scores resulted in her own embarrassment when her husband revealed that she pulled his privates.Angeline Madzatsva, who is being sued by her husband in another court case for deliberately infecting him with HIV, took Noel Rambanapasi to the courts seeking a protection order against him. Madzatsva told the court that Rambanapasi took her salary without her

An 18 year old man who fraudulently pretended to be Makandiwa's brother to con a church member of his car, has been ordered by court to bring evidence that he is indeed a Form three pupil at Mufakose 3 High School.It is alleged that, John Dick, sent a message to a congregant, Shepard Sibanda, purporting to be to be Pastor Tawanda Makandiwa, young brother to United Family International Church found

PETRA High School in Bulawayo has terminated employment contracts for 12 Government-registered teachers, replacing them with "volunteers".Authorities at Petra have terminated contracts for 12 teachers, leaving contracts for 15 other Government registered teachers running.Affected teachers who spoke to Sunday News on condition of anonymity said school authorities forced them to sign forms for redep

Clashes between Bulawayo City Council and Umguza Rural District Council has escalated as the BCC has allegedly expanded into Umguza RDC boundary.BCC abandoned negotiations with Umguza over the expansion moves. The areas annexed include the controversial Reigate, Umvutsha, Umguza Agricultural Lots, Umguza Estate and the Southern portion of Nondwane. Bulawayo Mayor Councillor Martin Moyo said negoti

Claims are circulating that Zimbabwe People First is already divided, with younger party officials working to block those above 70 years from holding office.Already, the likes of ex-Cabinet ministers Mr Rugare Gumbo,76, and Mr Didymus Mutasa ,81, have been relegated to an advisory pool of "elders" without voting powers.Before last week's Press conference, Mr Gumbo was the group’s de facto spokes

The Harare City Council is reportedly spending $100 000 on rented cars amid failure to settle a five month backlog on workers salaries.Councilors are blaming finance director ,Mr Justin Mandizha, who unilaterally suspending a January tender to buy 20 vehicles for the revenue collection department.Council could have bought five vehicles already at a cost of US$19 000 each instead of spending about

Fifteen villagers have been hospitalised after they consumed meat from cattle infected with anthrax. Makoni District recently experienced an outbreak of anthrax with 12 cattle reported to have died so far since January. A Health ministry official, Perpetua Chiwandire, confirmed that 15 patients were hospitalised after eating meat infected with anthrax. Makoni Veterinary services Officer, Farai Mu

Langton Kuronga,32, from Macheke,  sustained severe burns on the chest when his wife poured hot cooking oil on him after squandering a $1 he had been given to buy relish, .It is alleged that Kuronga was sent by his wife, Emma Ali,28, to buy pork at the shops, but he coverted the money to buy beer.Kuronga returned home drunk resulting in an argument with Ali. It is alleged that Ali poured abou