Man assaults brother’s maid over groundnuts

A Plumtree man is in trouble on charges of assaulting his brother’s maid in a dispute over groundnuts.
By Simbarashe Sithole Aug. 21, 2025

Suspected rapist leaves shoes at crime scene    

A 32-year-old suspected rapist from Chief Masendu appeared before Plumtree magistrate Josha Nembaware facing rape charges.
By Simbarashe Sithole Aug. 21, 2025

Edutainment mix: Chains to chants: Zwelani Ndebele and the alchemy of pain

Zwelani’s story begins not with crime, but with loss. In the early 2000s, the death of his 16 month-old sister shattered the fragile fabric of his childhood.
By Raymond Millagre Langa Aug. 3, 2025

New health facility for Plumtree

MEDS Incorporated has transformed the healthcare landscape in Plumtree after the establishment of Lady Coletta Private Hospital in the border town.
By Patricia Sibanda Jul. 29, 2025

Plumtree man jailed for donkey theft

One year of his sentence was suspended for five years, provided that Moyo does not reoffend.
By Simbarashe Sithole Jul. 27, 2025

Man assaulted in dispute over SIM card

The man, Sindiso Ndlovu, appeared before Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware, facing assault charges.
By Berita Kafesu Jul. 27, 2025

Convict found with dagga

Plumtree magistrate Joshua Nembaware convicted Mxolisi Ncube (20) of Mlotshana village under the Criminal Law Act for unlawful drug possession. 
By Simbarashe Sithole Jul. 27, 2025

Man threatens stepmother over witchcraft allegations 

A 61-year-old Plumtree man has been given a six months wholly suspended jail sentence for threatening to kill his 70-year-old stepmother over witchcraft allegations. 
By Simbarashe Sithole Jul. 20, 2025

Plumtree rolls out prepaid water meters

PLUMTREE Town Council is set to introduce prepaid water meters despite protests from ratepayers, who have condemned the move as an assault on the right to water.
By Peter Dube Jul. 18, 2025