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November 22, 2019

Cops dig up stolen water tank

In an unusual theft case that left villagers in Chipinge stunned, a 45-year-old man from Mabheka stole a 2 500-litre JoJo plastic water tank, dug a deep hole in his garden and concealed the loot.

Man arrested over 1986 murder

A Rusape man – Gabriel Mugauri (71) – who in 1986 allegedly connived with three accomplices to murder a fellow villager for ritual purposes was arrested 33 years after committing the heinous crime.

Lightning kills student after exams

A form 4 student at Nyamauru High School in Mutare, who had just finished writing her “O” Level examinations last Friday, died on her way home after she was struck by a lightning bolt that extensively burnt her including her clothes.