Columnist / Nigel
Zimbabwe's curse of one step forward, two steps back
As the curtain comes down on the year, one cannot be blamed for being at sea as to the direction Zimbabwe is taking, considering the contrasting indicators of both progression and regression.O...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:57hrs | 6 | by Nigel Nyamutumbu
Confronting the scourge of persecution by prosecution
One of the most topical debates in national discourses in Zimbabwe over the last week has been around mechanisms to address and regulate the dissemination of false information and disinformation, in l...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:30hrs | | by Nigel Nyamutumbu
Parliament supports ban of mercury use in mining
PARLIAMENT has moved to ratify the Minamata Convention on Mercury, with legislators taking turns to condemn the use of the highly toxic element in gold extraction because of the serious environmental ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:26hrs | | by Nigel
Controversy awaits schools opening next week
PLAYERS in the education sector have urged government to reconsider its decision to reopen primary and secondary schools, which is scheduled for Tuesday next week, given rising cases of COVID-19 infec...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:26hrs | 6 | by Nigel
Govt increases evacuation centres in Manicaland
GOVERNMENT has increased evacuation centres in Manicaland province from 260 to 464 in the wake of tropical storm Cyclone Chalane which is expected to hit the country tomorrow.In a daily update...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:25hrs | | by Nigel
BCC loses millions from unoccupied properties
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) could be losing millions in revenue from several properties that were unoccupied and were not being billed for varying reasons, latest council minutes show.This cam...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:25hrs | | by Nigel
Choruma's death shocks football fraternity
THE Zimbabwean football fraternity expressed shock and sadness at the death of former Highlanders and Warriors midfielder Richard "Dabuka Express" Choruma.Choruma died at a hospital in Thembis...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Nigel
Let's fix Zimbabwe economy before thinking of elections
THERE is a morbid fixation with the 2023 elections to the extent that we are neglecting bread and butter issues as if we are not aware that elections do not bring any tangible change towards tackling ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:24hrs | | by Nigel
Facebook To Charge Zimbabwe Advertisers VAT
Facebook has announced that they will be charging Zimbabwe advertisers value-added tax (VAT) on the sale of ads with effect from 1 September due to Zimbabwe's implementation of VAT on the supply of el...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Nyasha Nigel Machiri
Mr Yada Yada slays the slay-queens
Slay queens are now popular all over the world and they are said to be young and naive girls who apparently do not date broke men. They spend hours on Snapchat and Instagram showing off things they do...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by Nigel Siziba
Why do people now prefer to drink in bottle stores?
THE prevailing economic situation in the country that now requires people to dig deep into their pockets for anything has not spared alcohol drinkers as they are now avoiding classy bars that cost an ...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:22hrs | | by Nigel Siziba
Budding artist drops a debut extended play (ep)
Eighteen year old Frank Chirisa who is popular by his stage name Frixx recently released an eight track extended play titled New moon.In an interview he said things that are happening in the s...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 09:54hrs | | by Nigel Siziba
Kevin Makhosi names his clothing line after his totem
Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening, talking of fashion Nambini Clothing like o...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 10:36hrs | 3 | by Nigel Siziba
Dweezy Boi does it again
After landing a lucrative deal with OneBeat Dylan Nyambe also known as Dweezy Boi Wonder has proved to them that that they did not make a mistake signing him as he dropped his latest extended play (ep...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:21hrs | | by Nigel Siziba
Magret Mwamuka to perform in five cities
THE award winning gospel artist Magret Mwamuka will perform in five major Cities within a month as a way of preaching the word of God.In an interview she said it has always been her dream to d...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 10:28hrs | 3 | by Nigel Siziba
DweezyBwoi Wonder strikes gold in South Africa
A DREAM doesn't become reality through magic. It takes sweat, determination and hard work. These words can be the best to describe Dylan Nyambe, affectionately known as DweezyBwoi Wonder as he recentl...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 13:18hrs | | by Nigel Siziba
The national question post-Mugabe era
Reports that former president Robert Mugabe is bitter as extensively covered in two sister weeklies, the Zimbabwe Independent and The Standard, made interesting yet very sad reading.In what tu...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:24hrs | | by Nigel Nyamutumbu
Why Mnangagwa will make a great President
Here is why I think ED Mnangagwa will make a great President, at the very least a benevolent dictator (Paul Kagame anyone?). If I was in his shoes after years of Mugabeism (yes thats now actua...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Nigel T Sithole
Zimbabweans should fight the systems
November 15 will probably go down as one of the most historic days in Zimbabwe. Not least for the sudden shift in the balance of power from the erstwhile rule of Zimbabwe's only leader since independe...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 05:49hrs | | by Nigel Nyamutumbu
Investing in safe water for African communities makes business sense for Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is growing and we take our role as a responsible corporate citizen seriously. For over 60 years we have invested in communities around the world supporting social, educational and en...Published: 09 Mar 2016 at 09:56hrs | | by Nigel Clarke, Operations Director of Jaguar Land Rover Sub-Saharan Africa
The 'fleming man' - His name is forever imprinted in my mind
This article was written and posted on Facebook by Nigel T. Sithole on the 15th of April 2015 following the April 2015 Xenophobic attacks in South Africa....Published: 16 Apr 2015 at 10:00hrs | 1 | by Nigel T. Sithole
Flamboyant Zimbabwean dealer jailed in the US
UNITED STATES - Flamboyant Harare dealer and socialite Tonderai Sakupwanya, better known as Pound in the upmarket circles was on Wednesday sentenced to more than seven years in prison and ordered to p...Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 11:40hrs | | by Nigel Pfunde
Is there any good internet service in Bulawayo?
A few days ago part of the Techzim team was in Bulawayo for the ZOL Startup Challenge Meetup that was held at NUST.While the City of Kings provided a warm reception and an encouraging response...Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 10:55hrs | | by Nigel Gambanga
Gorowa should just throw in the towel
Zimbabweans must not feel sad or shed any tear for Warriors coach Ian Gorowa, his pathetic players and the ever-blundering Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa).This trinity is just a bunch of ...Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 15:41hrs | | by Nigel Matongorere
Bev in double booking scam
Raunchy dancer Beverly Sibanda who is set to make a return to showbiz seems to have marked her 'resurrection' on a wrong footing.She is embroiled in a double booking scam for the rights of he...Published: 25 Apr 2014 at 09:10hrs | | by Nigel Pfunde
Stunner reveals new love after being dumped by Pokello
The three and half year old high profile relationship between Desmond 'Stunner' Chideme and Big Brother The Chase evictee Pokello Nare officially ended on Wednesday.This follows Pokello's decl...Published: 27 Jul 2013 at 19:57hrs | 1 | by Nigel Pfunde
Chicken thief forced to eat his raw loot
POLICE yesterday rescued a chicken thief from Epworth who was being forced to eat raw chickens he had stolen from a Chinamhora family. Never Zhimu had gone on a chicken-stealing expedition but w...Published: 14 Apr 2011 at 06:32hrs | | by Nigel Pfunde
Are Liverpool The New Leeds?
They said it with Chelsea and they say it with Manchester City, that money can't buy you trophies. In isolation its true, but conversely you definitely won't win trophies without money. &nb...Published: 15 Dec 2010 at 18:06hrs | | by Nigel Owen
THE US$17 000 BIRTHDAY PARTY????
HE is young, urbane and rich. He recently hosted an all-white party that has become the talk of the town. Twenty-six-year-old Genius Kadungure has caused quite a stir after he hosted a lavish b...Published: 20 Nov 2011 at 22:20hrs | | by Nigel Pfunde
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