A social-media storm erupted this week after a short video, allegedly involving a 19-year-old University of Zimbabwe student known only as Brenda, began circulating widely across several platforms. Although the origin of the clip remains unclear, its rapid spread has raised important conversations about online privacy, digital safety, and the pressures faced by young people in the age of smartphones. According to early comments shared online, many students and community members have expressed concern over how quickly private content can be shared without consent. Others have urged the public to avoid circulating the video, highlighting the long-term emotional and social impact such exposure can have on young women. At the time of writing, no official statement has been issued
A man arrested for allegedly raping a Grade Seven pupil at Ruzende Bus Terminus in Harare’s central business district in July 2025 has told the court that he is incapable of sexual intercourse because he is handicapped and does not have testicles. Givemore Mutape appeared before Harare regional magistrate Fadzai Mthombeni on Monday, 24 November, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of rape. He requested that the magistrate order a medical examination to verify his claims.??? ko imi hamuchatiudza kuti vamwe venyu havana mabhora
? HEARTBREAKING ?: Outrage in Mazowe community after police allegedly sh*t a young lad, whom neighbours identified as Jerry, a person living with disability as he is dumb. It appears as if it was a case of mistake identity. The boy's condition is not yet ascertained whether he made it or not. ?Aaaaaa kujaja mokuwanza saka mese muri correct CID iri wrong??Patinokuudzai paye kuti police yakashata vanhu munofanira kuvenga police ndizvozvi izviMuchitadza kumhanya nemwana kuchipatara haaa aaaa makangomira ipapo mapenzi evanhu Zim ZRP Police HQ Morris Depot
A tragic incident occurred in the Hobhouse suburb last Thursday morning when a woman was taken into police custody following the death of her three-year-old son. Authorities reported that an altercation took place inside the family home, leading to the child sustaining fatal injuries. Emergency services responded quickly, but the boy could not be saved. The case has since been handed over to investigators to determine what may have led to the heartbreaking situation. Community members say they are deeply shaken by the event, describing the family as quiet and previously without known issues. Police have urged the public to prioritise mental health support and to seek assistance whenever they feel overwhelmed or in crisis. The investigation remains ongoing, and officials ha
Chaplin Phiri was involved in a frightening accident while travelling in a Mercedes-Benz reportedly linked to businessman Wicknell Chivayo. The luxury vehicle suffered visible damage, and the incident quickly sparked attention online as concerned fans reacted to the circulating images. Despite the shock of the crash, Chaplin escaped with only minor injuries and was quickly assessed by medical staff, who confirmed she is in stable condition. Supporters have flooded her with messages of relief, while authorities continue looking into what caused the mishap.
Two NetOne Employees Killed In/1 Mutare–Harare Road CrashThe sun may have set on the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon but the spirit it ignited is still running strong. Yesterday we conquered hills and chased horizons. Today we lace up once more not for speed but for stewardship. The NetOne team is back on the trail turning footsteps into action and transforming the route into a cleaner greener space for everyone who calls Honde Valley home. What began as a race ends as a promise. A promise to honour the beauty that carried every runner forward. A promise to leave the valley better than we found it. With every bag filled and every path restored we celebrate not only athletic triumph but a shared commitment to the environment that inspires us. &nb
THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reminded uniformed officers on the need to uphold discipline and loyalty. Speaking at a handover-takeover parade where General (Rtd) Phillip Valerio Sibanda handed over the reigns to General Emmanuel Matatu at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare on Monday, President Mnangagwa said discipline and loyalty remains the nerve centre of the ZDF. “I urge you to continue maintaining the discipline and professionalism that the ZDF is renowned for and ensure that there is continuity of the programmes and plans that your predecessor has been undertaking. To the officers, men and women of the ZDF, I urge you to remain disciplined and loyal as these qualitie
In a dramatic incident that has shocked both Ireland and Zimbabwean communities abroad, 35-year-old Tennyson Dube, a learner driver and international protection applicant, caused mass power outages after a high-speed crash in Mullanarry, Ireland. Witnesses say Dube lost control of his vehicle and slammed into an ESB electricity pole, instantly knocking out power to nearly 1,200 homes and triggering damages estimated at €60,000. A female passenger travelling with him suffered a broken rib, adding a painful layer to the already chaotic night. But what stunned many was what happened next — Dube abandoned the wreckage and fled on foot, leaving residents in darkness and authorities scrambling. He was later apprehended and taken to court, where he received a two-year driving ban an
RlP our heroLiberation war veteran and diplomat Ambassador Thomas Bvuma diesAMBASSADOR Thomas Bvuma, a veteran diplomat, liberation struggle cadre and author of the ‘Chimurenga II Armed Struggle’, has died. Born and educated in Manicaland, Ambassador Bvuma attended St Augustine’s School in Penhalonga before enrolling at the then University of Rhodesia. He joined the liberation struggle in 1976 while in his second year of university studies, leaving the country to cross into Mozambique where he arrived at Doroi Refugee Camp that same year. He later moved to Chimoio Military Base for politico-military training and was subsequently selected for advanced ideological instruction at the Chitepo Ideologi
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