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Prison officer assaults wife with hammer after being denied sex
A libidinous Bulawayo prison officer allegedly attacked his wife with a hammer for denying him sex, hours after she had been discharged from hospital.The woman had been hospitalised after the ...Published: 23 Feb 2015 at 19:05hrs | | by Matthews Estell
'This is Bulawayo not Harare where Grace Mugabe stays,' vendors told
Vendors in Bulawayo have urged the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to immediately set laws that allow them to establish temporary vending bays so that they are not harassed by police.Speaking...Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 10:52hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Emirates offers up to 25% discount to Zimbabwe travellers
HARARE - Emirates, which flies daily from Harare to Dubai via Lusaka, is offering travellers from Zimbabwe up to 20 percent discount on Economy Class and 25 percent discount Business Class fares ...Published: 18 Sep 2014 at 09:21hrs | | by Matthews Estell
No condolence message from Lovemore Majaivana on the passing of Mabaleka
One of Zimbabwe's music greats Lovemore Majaivana has stunned fellow musicians by his silence following the death of Bosso legend and producer Tymon Mabaleka last week.Majaivana who moved to t...Published: 06 Jul 2014 at 08:40hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Make Shona, Ndebele, English compulsory in all schools - Sikhala
The thorny issue of deploying non Ndebele speaking teachers in Matabeleland can only be solved when Shona, Ndebele and English are made compulsory subjects in all schools in the country."T...Published: 30 Jun 2014 at 20:38hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Wrong Makoni chief installed by Mutasa
There are reports that the wrong chief has been instated in Makoni in Manicaland following influence from a Zanu-PF minister.Sources familiar with the situation claim that Zanu-PF minister, D...Published: 27 Jun 2014 at 16:12hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Police release 10 names of Baba Jukwa suspects
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) today released 10 names of Baba Jukwa suspects.According to a twit by Chronicle editor Mduduzi Mathuthu, the ten include reporter Mxolisi Ncube, The Zimbabw...Published: 27 Jun 2014 at 13:47hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Most influential young Zimbabweans speak on nomination
The top two young Zimbabwean entrepreneurs have reacted to their being announced by Dindingwe Media as occupants to the top spots ahead of religious icons Emmanuel Makandiwa and Prophet Eubert Ang...Published: 13 Jun 2014 at 09:48hrs | 1 | by Matthews Estell
Bulawayo24 names and shames dirty cops
Some unscrupulous police officers have in the past two months had a brush with the law resulting in many citizens losing confidence in the law enforcers.Bulawayo24 names and shames some o...Published: 28 Mar 2014 at 08:53hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Ncube makes Parly appearance after injury
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs responsible for Matabeleland South Abednicho Ncube made his first appearance in Parliament on Tuesday since October last year when he broke his leg at a Z...Published: 13 Mar 2014 at 16:10hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Mpofu could be in trouble with Mugabe
Former Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu is under spotlight from after saying on Monday that he was not aware of the existence of the Marange-Zimunya Community Share Ownership Trus...Published: 12 Mar 2014 at 15:55hrs | | by Matthews Estell
'Mugabe should be left to rule until he turns 100'
Zanu PF Makoni South legislator Mandi Chimene has called on Zimbabweans to stand by President Robert Mugabe until he turns 100 years so that he serves another term."I urge this House to st...Published: 12 Mar 2014 at 15:23hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Job Sikhala still pondering on Tsvangirai invite
MDC 99 leader Job Sikhala says he will decide within the next two weeks whether or not to form a united force with MDC-T and other parties in an alliance against Zanu PF.MDC-T leader Mo...Published: 10 Mar 2014 at 07:57hrs | | by Matthews Estell
MDC condemns police stance on Gukurahundi
The Welshman Ncube led MDC has castigated police in Bulawayo for barring activists from commemorating the Gukurahundi atrocities.The police has in the past three months blocked two events ...Published: 10 Mar 2014 at 07:57hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Bulawayo Talent - Unknown be Known - Video Pt2
Part 2 Bulawayo DJ Gibson Ncube's "Unknown be Known" show on ZiFM where he takes to the streets of Bulawayo to discover the City of Kings and Queens' hidden musical talents.http://ww...Published: 30 Jan 2014 at 01:10hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Bulawayo Talent - Unknown be Known - Video Pt1
Bulawayo DJ Gibson Ncube has taken the city's music to the nation and beyond, discovering the unknown. Listen to Ncube's "Unknown be Known" show on ZiFM where he takes to the streets of Bulaw...Published: 30 Jan 2014 at 00:39hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Chombo directive continues to haunt BCC
Bulawayo City Council lost more than $90 000 in legal fees following the directive by government for all local authorities to write off debt owed by residents.The local authority cancelled $46...Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 13:39hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Chihuri faces revolt
Police commissioner general Augustine Chihuri faces a revolt from his subordinates following his reported ban for all officers from operating in the transport sector arguing that the practice was ...Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 13:09hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Gibson Ncube showcases Bulawayo's musicians on ZiFM
Bulawayo DJ Gibson Ncube has taken the city's music to the nation and beyond. The club dj and radio presenter hosts the The Zi Saturday Zone "Yo link to the City of Kings & Queens" on ZiFM eve...Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 17:32hrs | 14 | by Matthews Estell
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Emirates draw picks a winner
HARARE - Emirates, which flies daily from Harare to Lusaka and Dubai, has given a lucky shopper the chance to experience the fun and excitement of Dubai.Agnes Taibl's weekend trip to a Ha...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 04:28hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Successful relationships - 'What men want from their women'
Successful relationships take work. They don't happen in a vacuum. They occur when the couples in them take the risk of sharing what it is that's going on in their hearts and heads.To all ladi...Published: 03 Oct 2013 at 09:56hrs | 11 | by Matthews Estell
Esigodini murder sentence tomorrow
BULAWAYO High Court judge Justice Lawrence Kamocha yesterday reserved to Thursday judgement in the case in which a man from Esigodini was fatally stabbed with an Okapi knife for restraining another m...Published: 02 Oct 2013 at 17:03hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Detectives extortion case postponed
THE case in which two detectives allegedly extorted R80 000 from two gold dealers was on Tuesday postponed to Monday because the defence lawyer did not attend court.Mr David Mhiribidi, of D W ...Published: 02 Oct 2013 at 16:56hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Big Brother Beauties Betty and Motamma Head Home
DStv audiences saw housemates Motamma and Betty being evicted from Big Brother: The Chase on Sunday after receiving the fewest votes from the continent this week. Moments before IK re...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Matthews Estell
Big Brother The Chase: Eviction Show (Sunday June 23, 2013) - Photos
On Sunday 23 June, Motamma from Botswana and Betty from Ethiopia were evicted from the Big Brother house. Big Brother The Chase, the 91-day reality series, produced for M-Net's AfricaMagic,...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 11:05hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Makokoba Healthcare Initiative appeals for help
A Bulawayo based Charity organisation 'Makokoba Healthcare Initiative' (MHCI) is appealing to well wishers to help a Grade 7 gir...Published: 21 Jun 2013 at 13:50hrs | | by Matthews Estell
GM South Africa Appoints New Vice President of Operations
General Motors has announced the appointment of Ian Nicholls (51 years old) as GM South Africa"s Vice President of Operations with immediate effect. Based in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, ...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 10:09hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Emirates Invites the World to Visit Dubai for Less this Season
Business Class fares starting from $2,333 for travel to Dubai with discounts of up to 20 percent on destinations beyond. HARARE - Emirates, which ...Published: 20 Jun 2013 at 04:58hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Stray antelope hit by car on the highway, motorist escapes death - Photos
These pictures were sent to us via mobile by an extremely angry motorist just after he hit a female kudu (antelope) while driving along the highway yesterday.The motorist sai...Published: 13 Jun 2013 at 04:41hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Emirates SkyCargo Wins Cargo Airline of the Year 2013 Award
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – June 10, 2013 – Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has cemented its position as a leading global player in air cargo in...Published: 10 Jun 2013 at 13:00hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Telecel introduces Broadband Plus with 100% bonus data
Telecel is now giving subscribers double the data they pay for when they buy data bundles worth $10 or more. It is also giving away 300 Mb of data and 30 text messages with its dongle, which now ...Published: 11 Mar 2013 at 06:56hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Emirates Inaugurates Non-Stop Daily Service to Algiers
New gateway marks the 130th destination milestone for the airline HARARE - Emirates, one of the fastest growing airlines in the world, has launche...Published: 01 Mar 2013 at 05:51hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Bulawayo today in pictures
These photos were taken by mobile phone this afternoon, it's been raining cats and dogs here....Published: 15 Jan 2013 at 16:10hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Eric Knight confirms he is now a politician
Former ZBC radio personnel Eric 'The GENERAL' Knight recently told the NewsDay that he is eyeing a parliamentary seat in the next elections.Eric Knight said: "I am eyeing a parliamentary seat,...Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 05:58hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Igazi Labafo - The Nguni Novel, Delivered in Johannesburg At Last!
An opportunity has arisen for thirsty Ndebele readers based in South Africa to quench their mother language reading passion and yearning. Limited copies of the scintillating Igazi Labafo, a captiv...Published: 13 Jan 2013 at 17:15hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Former Zanu-PF official dies
The former ZANU-PF Chairman for Insiza district, Don Dlamini has died.More to follow... ...Published: 28 Dec 2012 at 07:53hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Prophet prophesies the return of a powerful Zim dollar
An Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor, Dr Johannes Kgwarapi has prophesied the return of a powerful Zimbabwean currency.Dr Kgwarapi said this during the church's National Annual General Con...Published: 05 Sep 2012 at 11:24hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Man (30) fakes his death to propose to his girlfriend
A 30-year-old man wanted to see if his girlfriend really did love him to death, so he faked the moment he "died" in a horrific car crash - and then got up to pop the question. Alexey Bykov wen...Published: 04 Sep 2012 at 16:40hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Woman (41) hacks off cheating boyfriend's penis
A fuming girlfriend who discovered her patner had been cheating on her hacked off his penis with a kitchen knife and tossed it down the toilet as he slept, Peru media reported on Sunday.Juli...Published: 04 Sep 2012 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Matthews Estell
Jeys Marabini thanks fans for their support
POPULAR Bulawayo Jazz sensation Jeys Marabini has taken to the online social network 'Facebook' to thank all his fans for their support for his new album, "Jeys @ 40"....Published: 04 Sep 2012 at 04:44hrs | 2 | by Matthews Estell
Zanu-PF govt behaves like racists says Mzila Ndlovu
Moses Mzila Ndlovu, MDC Deputy Secretary General on Saturday while addressing a rally in Binga North said Zanu-PF has failed to honour the Tonga people even though they played a big role during the ...Published: 28 Aug 2012 at 06:36hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Zanu-PF is treating Binga people like second class citizens says Prof Ncube
Binga North - MDC leader Welshman Ncube on Saturday said it is painful to see the people of Binga living in abject poverty while the district is blessed with abundant wealth in natural resources that ...Published: 28 Aug 2012 at 06:17hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Girl (17) gives birth to a baby with animal body
Residents in Bikita were last week left dumbfounded when a seventeen year old woman gave birth to a child that was half human and half animal. The birth took place at Silveira Mission Hospital po...Published: 24 Aug 2012 at 08:24hrs | 1 | by Matthews Estell
Wife awarded $1500 damages after suing hubby's small house
A 34-year-old Gweru woman, Florence Nhokodi, who was recently ordered to pay $1 500 as adultery damages to her lover's wife has since approached the High Court cha...Published: 04 Aug 2012 at 06:35hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Welshman Ncube paints primary school in Marondera
MDC President Prof Welshman Ncube together with party some members and the community of Marondera West on Sunday painted Mutero Primary School in Marondera.The MDC has been involved in commun...Published: 01 Jul 2012 at 14:16hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Mugabe set to leave for Singapore again
President Robert Mugabe is set to leave for Singapore on tomorrow (Monday), the Daily News reported on Sunday.According to the Daily News, cabinet has been brought forward from Tuesday to tom...Published: 01 Jul 2012 at 13:44hrs | | by Matthews Estell
Grace Mugabe does not know what she is talking about
First Lady, Grace Mugabe's comments about her life and relationship with the President Robert Mugabe have riled a few people. ...Published: 17 Jun 2012 at 13:26hrs | | by Bulawayo24 Reader and edited by Matthews Estell
Kim Kardashian nude photo posted on Twitter by Kanye west
American hip-hop musician, film director and fashion designer, Kanye West is reported to have posted a nude photo on his girlfriend Kim Kardashian on Twitter and later on deleted it.Accordin...Published: 13 Jun 2012 at 17:44hrs | 1 | by Matthews Estell
Housing scheme for civil servants on the cards
The Public Service Association and the Zimbabwe Local Government Association will soon sign a memorandum of understanding to provide housing and farming stands for civil servants.ZILGA preside...Published: 11 Jun 2012 at 14:26hrs | 1 | by Matthews Estell
Kim Kardashian shares her revealing photos on twitpic
The reality US TV star Kim Kardashian has released viaTwitPics a couple brand new photos showing her in a sexy black swimsuit while behind-the-scenes of a photo shoot for Esquire Latin America....Published: 02 Jun 2012 at 05:53hrs | | by Matthews Estell
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