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MDC-T elects new Youth Assembly national organising secretary
Mpumelelo Lawrence Ndlovu was at the weekend unanimously elected the MDC-T Youth Assembly national organising secretary.The decision was made by the Youth AssemblyÂ’s Nati...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 20:58hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
MDC-T attack Dumiso Dabengwa
The Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai has branded Zapu president Dumiso Dabengwa a sellout to Matabeleland and is a project of President Mugabe used to destroy the party....Published: 26 Jul 2012 at 06:23hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Injury cost Gombami Cercle Brugge contract
Former Highlanders player, Honour Gombami perennial injuries has forced his Belgian club, Cercle Brugge not to review his contract as he is said to be a risk."My contract with Cercle Bru...Published: 26 Jul 2012 at 05:30hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Cocaine dealers nabbed
TWO cocaine dealers, one from Bulawayo and the other from Harare who were last week arrested in Bulawayo as they were about to sell the drug.They appeared in court on Tuesday.Th...Published: 25 Jul 2012 at 05:15hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso after Mkhokeli Dube
Former Highlanders gun man Mkhokeli Dube could bounce back to the Bulawayo giants as he is on the target list.Dube has been in United States for several years and has been released by his US ...Published: 25 Jul 2012 at 05:15hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Funeral service for Welshman Ncube's son underway at BICC in Bulawayo
The funeral service for Professor Welsman Ncube's son, Ntabiso has began at Brethern In Christ Church in Bulawayo. Several cabinet minister, captains of industry, Bulawayo City Council council...Published: 24 Jul 2012 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Alois Sibanda
Boss Vs DeMbare Match Update - Full-Time
16:48 Fulltime Bosso 1 Dynamos 116:47 Both teams seem content with a draw. Time wasting is at play here but a killer goal might be in store. The stadium is buzzing with e...Published: 22 Jul 2012 at 15:34hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Police anti-riot tanks at Barbourfields for the Bosso Dembare match
Two anti-riot police tanks are just arriving at Barbourfields Stadium. They are parked just outside Babourfields police station. However, merchandise vendors are making a killing. Flags ...Published: 22 Jul 2012 at 10:35hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso - Dembare build up
The atmosphere in Bulawayo is very much electric as the much awaited Highlanders FC and Dynamos clash is on this afternoon.With less than four hours before kick off, thousands of fans from bot...Published: 22 Jul 2012 at 09:12hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Civil Servants strike set for next Tuesday
Disgruntled civil servants would embark on a strike from next Tuesday protesting government's failure to review their paltry salaries.Civil servants president, Tendai Chikowore said the organi...Published: 20 Jul 2012 at 06:24hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Biti is a liar says Bulawayo Mayor
Bulawayo City Council has hit back at Finance Minister Tendai Biti who said the local authority is failing to utilise $6.5m allocated to it for water reticulation.Mayor Thaba Moyo said ...Published: 20 Jul 2012 at 06:11hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Binga man fondles,rapes daughter in law
A Hwange man, would spend the next 15 years in jail after he fondled her 18 year old daughter in law's privates parts while she was bending washing dishes.The man aged 47, first fondled ...Published: 20 Jul 2012 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Alois Sibanda
Boy films parents having sex
A naughty 15 year old Pumula South boy in Bulawayo filmed his parents having sex in their bedroom and the video is now a hit in several households.In excitement, the boy showed the sex video ...Published: 20 Jul 2012 at 04:22hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso hikes charges for Dembare battle
Highlanders FC has hike gate charges for Sunday epic battle against perennial rivals Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium.Tickets for VIP section have been packed at $15 from usual $10 and suppor...Published: 19 Jul 2012 at 07:18hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Government to deal harshly with prostitutes during UNWTO
GOVERNMENT would descend heavily on anyone suspected to be a prostitute in Victoria Falls during United Nations World Trade Organisation General Assembly next year.On Monday, Tourism and Hospi...Published: 18 Jul 2012 at 06:47hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
'We are ready for by-elections' political parties declare
Political parties that form the fragile inclusive government have said they are ready to 30 by-elections this year even if crucial key reforms that they have been demanding.The reform in the s...Published: 18 Jul 2012 at 06:12hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
NUST taps runs dry
National University of Science and Technology in Bulawayo has run dry after a main water pipe burst forcing the institution to send workers back home.Spokesperson Felix Moyo said the main fee...Published: 18 Jul 2012 at 07:29hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Police geared up for Bosso - Dembare clash
BULAWAYO police are geared up for the much hyped Highlanders and Dynamos clash this Sunday at Barbourfields Stadium.Games involving the two sides have a history of violence either in Bulawayo ...Published: 18 Jul 2012 at 06:08hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Now official - Bosso takes on Dembare this Sunday
The long awaited clash pitting Zimbabwe two football giants Highlanders Football Club and Dynamos could be over.The Castle Lager Premiership has released a revised set of fixtures with the bat...Published: 17 Jul 2012 at 07:07hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
ZAPU founder member dies
One of the founding members of Zapu, Aaron Ndabambi Dlomo died on Saturday at a hospital in Bulawayo.Dlomo aged 89 is expected to be buried at his farm in Kensington on Tuesday.However...Published: 17 Jul 2012 at 06:30hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bulawayo City Council to retrench workers
Bulawayo City Council is set to retrench workers as part of efforts to streamline operations.Mayor Thaba Moyo says the municipality has resolved to conduct a job evaluation before end of the...Published: 17 Jul 2012 at 06:14hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso sink into debt
Bulawayo soccer giants, Highlanders Football Club's fine performance on the pitch does not reflect the Bulawayo giants finances as the side has sunk deeper in debt.Bosso's debt has increased...Published: 16 Jul 2012 at 18:26hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
MDC-T to discipline more members
MDC-T is set to escalate its purge on errant party members this week after Bulawayo East legislator Tabitha Khumalo was last week fired as deputy spokesperson.Several senior party offi...Published: 16 Jul 2012 at 15:01hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Obert Mpofu in court battle with a widow over a truck
Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu is embroiled in a messy row with a widow over a truck which the minister is refusing to release.The widow, Sharlone Shenje on Wednesday filed...Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 07:35hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Eveline Girls High student gives birth in school laboratory
A form three student at Eveline High School in Bulawayo gave birth at a laboratory during lunch break on Tuesday.However, the baby died after delivery before an ambulance called in by school ...Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Alois Sibanda
Zimbabwe condoms not safe
Condoms users in Zimbabwe are in danger after it emerged that equipment used to test the quality of condoms is out-dated and no longer has capacity to produce accurate results.Legislators who...Published: 11 Jul 2012 at 05:28hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Diara falters in Barcelona
Dumisani "Diara" Bhebhe could not pull through the qualifying heats after failing to shrug off a hamstring he picked during practice sessions.He is the only Zimbabwean athlete participating a...Published: 10 Jul 2012 at 11:18hrs | 1 | by Alois Sibanda
Diara could miss out on representing Zimbabwe in Spain
Zimbabwe junior athlete, Dumisani "Diara" Bhebhe could miss out on representing the country in Spain in the World Junior Championships as his name is not on the official list of participating a...Published: 10 Jul 2012 at 06:28hrs | 9 | by Alois Sibanda
Zim face blackout as energy workers set to strike on Thursday
Zimbabwe face a massive blackout on Thursday as a crippling strike is planned by workers in the energy sector.Workers under the Zimbabwe Energy Workers Union (ZEWU) issued a 72 hou...Published: 10 Jul 2012 at 05:23hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso rakes in $45 000
Bulawayo soccer giants, Highlanders Football Club, collected $45 098 through gate takings as a record crowd this season of 13 601 fans paid their way on Sunday against Caps United.However,...Published: 10 Jul 2012 at 06:30hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Council to hand over defaulters to police
Bulawayo City Council plans to hand over residents who default on paying water bills and fines to the police.Council has already prepared a list of defaulters."The chamber secretary co...Published: 09 Jul 2012 at 10:31hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
RBZ re-tenders Homelink disposal
Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe has re-tendered the disposal of its 100% shareholding in Homelink (PVT) Limited as it sheds quasi-fiscal activities."Consistent with the Reserve Bank of Z...Published: 09 Jul 2012 at 09:44hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Zim's Diara takes the world best in Spain
Zimbabwe's sole representative at the 14th IAAF World Junior Championships set for 10 - 15 July in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium on Montjuïc Mountain, Dumisani "Diara" Bhebhe takes to...Published: 09 Jul 2012 at 13:02hrs | 5 | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso vs Makepekepe match Update
Its game on here at Barbourfields Stadium between home side Bosso and Makepekepe. Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, David Coltart is part of thousands of soccer fans at Barbourfields Stad...Published: 08 Jul 2012 at 12:35hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Christianity crippling tourism sector in Zimbabwe - ZTA boss says
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority chief executive officer, Karikoga Kaseke has claimed that Christianity has crippled the country's tourism sector as hotels are forcing clients to follow certain Christian va...Published: 08 Jul 2012 at 09:46hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Govt rules out DNA tests for chiefs
Local Government minister Ignatius Chombo has said government would not allow traditional chiefs to undergo DNA tests before installation.“Government is not...Published: 08 Jul 2012 at 09:26hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Litmus test for Bosso, but history is on its side
Highlanders FC and Caps United clash at Barbourfields (BF) in Bulawayo this afternoon promises to be an explosive encounter as both sides are aiming for maximum points.Highlanders go into the ...Published: 08 Jul 2012 at 09:26hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
New wave of defections hits MDC-T in Bulawayo
A new batch of disgruntled MDC-T members have today joined Welshman Ncube's MDC.More than 70 people from three constituencies defected citing "lack of transparency"."We have realised t...Published: 07 Jul 2012 at 07:45hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Tsvangirai's wife on government sponsored shopping spree
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's new wife, Elizaberth Macheka is said to be on a week-long government sponsored shopping spree to South Africa and India.Reports say Macheka left Harare on ...Published: 06 Jul 2012 at 16:03hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Zanu-PF bars members from succession talk
Zanu-PF has gagged all its members from discussing the controversial succession issue as long as President Robert Mugabe is still in office.Party's secretary general Didymus Mutasa said; "even...Published: 05 Jul 2012 at 08:58hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Zanu-PF minister hospitalised
Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Walter Mzembi was on Tuesday detained at a hospital in Harare as he was suffering from "extreme exhaustion and fatigue.""Minister of Tourism and Hospi...Published: 05 Jul 2012 at 08:19hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Civil servants give Government a 14 day ultimatum over pay
Civil servants have handed Government a 14 day ultimatum to respond to their salary hike demands after Wednesday talks failed to yield favorable results.Apex Council president Tendai Chikowo...Published: 05 Jul 2012 at 06:22hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Dynamos edge past Quelaton
Quelaton 0 - 1 DynamosLong forgotten former Warriors player David Kutyauripo was on target for Dynamos to earn his team precious three points. Dynamos.Quelaton are still root...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 14:23hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Highlanders pip battling Gunners
Gunners FC 0 - 1 Highlanders FCHighlanders FC survived a late scare from Gunners as they picked up three vital points through the aid of their opponents who scored an own goal. Bo...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 14:21hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bulawayo proposes an 8hour water rationing regime
Bulawayo City Council has proposed a harsh eight hour water rationing regime for the city as it says the current water levels at the supply dams "threatens the existing population and industry."...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 10:00hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso in tricky clash with Gunners-FC
Highlanders FC travel to Harare to face Gunners this afternoon needing to find a winning formula after having gone for three games without a win.Bosso have only managed to collect just three p...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 06:32hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Musona bombshell- dumps Warriors over match fixing allegations
Warriors striker Knowledge Musona on Tuesday night dumped the senior national team over claims that he was involved in a match fixing scandal.The alleged scandal centres on the Burundi 2013 Af...Published: 04 Jul 2012 at 05:30hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Rahman Gumbo 'fired' by FC Platinum - rumour
FC Platinum is said to have fired Rahman Gumbo as head coach.Speculation is rife today that Tendai Chikuni was immediately appointed interim head coach.Cash rich and star studded Zvis...Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 20:49hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Outgoing US ambassador Charles Ray proud of Matabeleland
OUTGOING US ambassador to Zimbabwe Charles Ray says he has great respect and admiration for Matabeleland region saying all Zimbabweans should be very proud of the region.Ray, told Bulawayo ba...Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 20:50hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Bosso has been infiltrated by spies says Kaindu
Highlanders head coach Kelvin Kaindu has claimed that his technical team has been infiltrated by spies. Kaindu says such people are giving tactical information to opponents which had led to a dip in f...Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 05:35hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
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