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Shock as Rutendo Matinyarare labels the High Court a Kangaroo Court
Controversial Rutendo Matinyarare, a well-known public figure, recently faced backlash for his absence during a court hearing. The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe had taken legal action against ...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 14:57hrs | 1770 | by George Tshuma
Zimbabwean farmer buys R1,8m ankole from Ramaphosa
Zimbabwean cattle breeder Collen Tafireyi stole the show at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Ntaba Nyoni cattle auction at his Phala Phala farm near Bela-Bela in Limpopo at the weekend, buying one of the S...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | 13253 | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare's 'Innscor has destroyed the taste of Zim food' comments cause consternation
If Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed food giant Innscor was hoping to avoid press scrutiny, it could hardly have chosen a more self-destructive path than seeking a gag order against journalist Rute...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 21:20hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Nyarota's latest book takes aim at opposition
Journalist Geoffrey Nyarota has released his latest book, 'The Journalist as an Outcast: Perils of Investigative Reporting in Zimbabwe.'Alpha Media Holdings chairman, Trevor Ncube was the gues...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:25hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe national anthem producer dies
PROMINENT Bulawayo resident, Mr Mishack Ndlovu, who is also famed for having played a significant role in harmonising music and lyrics for the Zimbabwean national anthem has passed on.He was 9...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:17hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
King Shaddy keeps his fingers crossed over 'Machira Chete'
YouTube pulled down Zimdancehall star Jah Signal's Sweetie video over a copyright violation claim made by gospel musician Charles Charamba.The video which led to the Zimdancehall chanter's ris...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 12:06hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Jah Signal, Charambas clash over copyright claim - YouTube pulls down track
YouTube removed Zimdancehall artist Jah Signal's music video for "Sweetie" due to a copyright infringement complaint filed by gospel musician Charles Charamba.The video, which played a signifi...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 05:07hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter
There is neither second republic nor new dispensation
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, from where I stand, there is neither a new dispensation nor a second republic to talk about. As I see it, the late former President Robert Muga...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:43hrs | 312 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Holidaymakers throng Bulawayo tourist attractions
TOURIST attractions around Bulawayo were on Christmas Day teeming with activity as hordes of holidaymakers, among them Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Barbara Rwodzi, took time out to celebr...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:27hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Top 10 political Mamparas and Screw-ups in 2023
The political landscape in Zimbabwe has witnessed its fair share of controversies and questionable decisions over the years. In 2023, several political figures made headlines for their actions and dec...Published: 21 Dec 2023 at 10:58hrs | 2132 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gospel musician, Eric Moyo dies
Popular gospel singer, Eric Moyo has died. He reportedly succumbed to a brain bleed after collapsing on stage during a performance with Joyous Celebration in South Africa.At the age of 41, Eri...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 11:53hrs | 2809 | by Staff reporter
Ngidlaliswe amatope mina?
Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minist...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | 280 | by @Jamwanda2
Dj Rabaaz Releases 15-track Album
Pioneer of Gospel Mbirano music brand,Claud "Dj Rabaaz" Rabson has today released a 15-track album, the biggest single project so far in his musical caree...Published: 07 Oct 2023 at 23:16hrs | 137 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean minister joins world's swimming immortals
The inaugural class of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1965 held a special place in the annals of aquatic sports history. It was a star-studded lineup featuring luminaries like Johnny Weiss...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 20:43hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Redi Thlabi: the black woman weaponized against South Africa
South Africa is under attack by Western countries led by the US due to its BRICS membership and non-aligned geopolitical policy. This isn't surprising, given the West's frustration with the country's ...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:46hrs | 671 | by Larmbert Ebitu
Zimbabwe minister to be inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame
Finally, the long-awaited moment has arrived.Tonight, Zimbabwe's very own Kirsty Coventry will take her place among the legends of international swimming as she is officially inducted into the...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:35hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Renowned Zimbabwean mathematician Mandishona dies
RENOWNED research scientist and mathematician Gibson Mandishona has died.He was 80.Born on February 2 in 1943, Mandishona was also an accomplished musician and arts manager.He ...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 21:40hrs | 1074 | by Staff Reporter
Chief Hwenje, Thomas Mapfumo clash over Mnangagwa
MUSICIAN and Zanu-PF praise singer Chief Hwenje has attacked exiled Chimurenga superstar Thomas Mapfumo over his remarks following the August 23 general elections.In an interview with the medi...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 09:02hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
MDC: End of an era
SEPTEMBER remains significant in the MDC as the party was conceived in this ninth month of the year before making an instant impact on the Zimbabwean political landscape.Then led by firebrand ...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | 410 | by Harriet Chikandiwa
Heath Streak, the Matabele Warrior
A sheepish, charming young man with a broad smile when he strode in the national cricket team many eons ago the departed Heath Streak was fondly remembered in Zimbabwe cricket circles, and greatly wor...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter
Kangwa wants Bosso come back
FORMER Highlanders utility player Bruce Kangwa has not ruled out chances of making a return to the club.He has said he is ready to retrace his steps to the Bulawayo football giants.In ...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Madinda Ndlovu mourns Heath Streak
FORMER Highlanders FC and Zimbabwe tear away winger Madinda Ndlovu today joined the rest of the world in mourning Heath Streak. Streak died at the age of 49 on Sunday morning after a battle wi...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 21:20hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa badly missed veterans
WITH the national election done and dusted, it has become apparent that there are several Members of the National Assembly from the ninth parliament that will not be joining the new faces at the new p...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is going to win the elections,' says Jay Israel Senior
CONTROVERSIAL self-proclaimed prophet Jay Israel Senior who claims to have spiritual powers to heal the sick, perform miracles, and deliver people from demonic possession, has relocated from his South...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 16:48hrs | 869 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says western countries are vultures
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said Zimbabwe will never be ruled by puppets, describing Western countries as "vultures" hovering over the country's resources.In his speech during the c...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:36hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Ma Eli, Maviri stock rises after death
RESEARCH has shown that most artistes found fame after death and that during their lifetime, they would have no commercial success and very little recognition. Despite the fact that most artis...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:45hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo shows off hired jet
THE flamboyant businessman who shot to fame after clinching a controversial multimillion-dollar solar deal with national power utility, Zesa Holdings about five years ago this week showed off an expen...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 18:36hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Insimbi ZeZhwane lead vocalist, MaEli, drummer Mavhiri die
Insimbi ZeZhwane lead vocalist and lead guitarist Elvis "MaEli" Mathe has succumbed to injuries of an accident the band was involved in along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road (Fatima High School turn ...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 18:33hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Chigova faces bleak future due to health issues
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwe international goalkeeper George Chigova's career is hanging in the balance after being reportedly diagnosed with a heart ailment, which could force him to prematurely hang ...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Smelly Dube inducted into African Leaders Hall of Fame
Businesswoman and philanthropist Smelly Dube was last Thursday inducted into the African Leaders Hall of Fame at the African Business Summit in Accra, Ghana.Dube, who is the CEO of River Valle...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
30% of marriages collapse within five years
KEEPING marriages intact has seemingly become a mammoth task for newlyweds, if statistics provided by the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) are anything to go by.At least 30 percent of new ma...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:03hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Does propaganda work in a nation of enlightened citizens?
Of late, there has been a lot of noise, most notably from the ruling ZANU PF camp, to the effect that opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa threatened to displace those who benefited under Zimbabwe's l...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 20:53hrs | 22 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Energy Mutodi sues Chamisa for US$5 million over 'defamatory' video
Zanu-PF Goromonzi West MP and aspiring candidate for Bikita South, Energy Mutodi is suing opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa and three others for US$5 million over wh...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 09:39hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Floyd Mayweather Jr. thrills crowd in Zimbabwe during 'Motherland Tour'
It's not really a place where you'd expect to come across the richest boxer of all time.An event held on a dusty soccer field in Mabvuku, one of Zimbabwe's oldest Black townships, saw a crowd ...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 19:01hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 255 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF snubs EDPfee singer for Mambo Dhuterere
Zanu-PF, which yesterday launched its campaign for the August 23 general elections has snubbed their praise singer Chief Shumba Hwenje for Mambo Dhuterere.Hwenje is famed for the song ED Pfee,...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
From Moondog Max to Arnold Zikhali, the storied lineage of Zimbabwe's 'strong men'
ON what had been a pretty ordinary and innocuous Tuesday afternoon, there was suddenly a flurry of activity around the corner of George Silundika and Sam Nujoma in Harare.Like bees attracted t...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:35hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo splurges US$140,000 on Catholic parish
Wicknell Chivayo's spending spree shows no signs of abetting after the controversial businessman donated US$100,000 cash, a home solar system and a US$40,000 Toyota Hilux D4D to the Roman Catholic Chu...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland's untapped acting talent impresses film producers
AUDITIONS for the upcoming Zimbabwean film featuring Tongayi Chirisa have closed with producers now finalising the selection for the lead role.Auditions for the film which is set to be shot in...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Youth conscientization critical in liberating Zimbabwe!
As youth in Zimbabwe mark the 'Day of the African Child', it is clear that today's generation lacks conscientization on why the country is still not free. A few days ago, I penned an article, ...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 13:45hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa mourns businessman Mucheche
THE late businessman, Ben Mucheche, was an innovative black entrepreneur, who broke barriers set by the colonial regime to emerge as a leading transporter, who used his hard-earned resources to suppor...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Biti loses US$1m defamation appeal
THE Supreme Court of Zimbabwe has dismissed an application for leave to appeal filed by opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Tendai Biti who is faces a US$1 million lawsuit for al...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Redwing: a tale of plunder, impunity, chaos and death
Redwing Gold Mine, once touted as a giant gold mining venture capable of transforming the quality of life in the Penhalonga area of Manicaland province and a cash cow for the national economy, has bec...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 12:12hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Binga buoyed by town status
Binga is earmarked for economic growth after government granted it town status recently, the rural district council's chief executive officer, Joshua Muzamba said.Muzamba said the distri...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Fired' Zimura board member defiant
Chipfumbu was responding to a story published early this week in which ZIMURA spokesperson Alexio Gwenzi said the organisation had fired him as the leader of the team which reported fraud allegations ...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll', Dies Aged 83
Tina Turner, the legendary rock 'n' roll singer who became a pop behemoth in the 1980s, has died aged 83 after a long illness.Turner, who was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, Tennessee, in 19...Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:48hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
UB40 and Ali Campbell jets into Zimbabwe today
ENGLISH reggae and pop outfit UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is expected in the country today ahead of its much-awaited Harare concert.The show, set for tomorrow at Old Hararians Sports Club, kic...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
SA reporters fear arrest after exposé links businessman to Zimbabwean president
Journalists Sam Sole, Micah Reddy and Dewald van Rensburg, of the amaBhungane Centre for Investigative Journalism believe they are under threat of arrest because of an exposé they wrote implicating b...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Hwange's graveyard a tourism hanging fruit!
Rutendo Mapfumo is one of the few scribes who deserve special mention in a Hall of Fame of Zimbabwean journalists because of her doggedness, which leaves latter day fundis salivating with awe in terms...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 10 | by Burzil Dube
Zimbabwean-born Marinos quits as Rugby Australia chief ahead of World Cup
Rugby Australia (RA) boss Andy Marinos resigned on Monday four months out from the World Cup in France, saying it was time to move on after returning the organisation to profit.The Zimbabwe-bo...Published: 01 May 2023 at 19:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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