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US$4m heist: ‘Fake’ suspects list adds to intrigue

Police spokesperson commissioner Paul Nyathi  told The Standard yesterday that the law enforcement agency was not behind the alleged statement identifying the suspects.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Oct. 13, 2024

Why political violence is endemic in Zim

A recent example is Rwanda where Paul Kagame won with virtually 100% (99.18%) of the vote, mainly because the real opponents were banned from running.
By Research And Advocacy Unit Oct. 6, 2024

7 killed in Wedza kombi crash, victims named

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the accident occurred Wednesday afternoon at the 5km peg along the Wedza-Mutiweshiri Road.
By Lawrence Maphosa Oct. 3, 2024

Nyati's gold flows into netball

Weekends are no longer as mundane as they were just a few years ago. Shamva is burning bright.
By Kevin Mapasure Sep. 29, 2024

Baby-selling scandal exposed

Twenty-year-old Pauline Maganga who was convicted for selling her two days old infant, appeared in court as a key witness against her suspected accomplice Janet Marimo.
By Rejoice Phiri Sep. 26, 2024

Guard robs bank of US$134K

He allegedly ordered them to lie down at gunpoint before stashing his loot in a sack, stripping his victims of their phones and locking them in that room before he fled the scene.
By Rex Mphisa Sep. 16, 2024

Muckracker: Sad pitfalls of servant leadership

Being the best there has ever been (and can ever be), the people are now demanding an encore, naturally! Can anyone in their right senses blame them?
By Muckracker Sep. 13, 2024

Five nabbed over Kamativi bank robbery

Nyathi said police conducted a surveillance exercise after they were tipped off about a planned bank robbery.
By Daniel Moyo Sep. 3, 2024

Worry as cases of violent crimes surge

The suspect, Simbarashe Machipisa (32), allegedly strangled and repeatedly banged the head of a male infant (2) against the floor, resulting in his death.
By Richard Farekaye Aug. 22, 2024