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Women in majority at ZOU graduation
More than half the 1 367 graduates from Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) who were capped by President Mnangagwa yesterday are women, showing their determination to make their mark and take up Government...Published: 21 hrs ago | 160 | by Staff reporter
Burglar blames mum for his life of crime
TWENTY-YEAR-OLD Terrence Dube is an unrepentant convicted burglar who believes that his mother pushed him to be a criminal by abandoning him when he was five years old.Dube, who was sentenced ...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:27hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Madzivanyati defies eviction order, returns to Esidakeni Farm
Bulawayo businessman and National University of Science and Technology (NUST) lecturer, Dumisani Madzivanyati who was evicted from Esidakeni Farm in Nyamandlovu on Tuesday, has reportedly returned in ...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 11:49hrs | 1428 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa alleges assassination attempts by Zanu-PF
ZIMBABWE'S opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance, believes that the country's ruling Zanu-PF has decided to assassinate MDC-A leader Nelson Chamisa because all its other effort...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 10:04hrs | 1660 | by Staff reporter
Lake Gwayi-Shangani to start holding water
LAKE Gwayi-Shangani will start receiving significant inflows in the 2021/22 rain season while Bulawayo and surrounding communities could start drawing water from it by the end of next year.Gov...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:33hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Zimbabwe Top Banker burnt to death in his house
CEO of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency, Douglas Munatsi, has died. He was burnt by a fire that gutted his flat located at the corner of Fifth Street and Josiah Tongogara Avenue on Monda...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 08:29hrs | 11011 | by Mandla Ndlovu
World races to contain new South African variant
Countries around the world are racing to introduce travel bans and restrictions on Southern African countries in an effort to contain a new variant of Covid-19 called Omicron. The moves come after the...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:43hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
'No individual can be bigger than Zimbabwe' Kasukuwere readily admits, now - 'Terror the human form divine' W Blake foretold
Anyone who read the latest remarks from Zanu PF former Cabinet Minister Saviour Kasukuwere must have laughed their head off. What is the idiot wittering about, they must have asked themselves!...Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 09:38hrs | 1362 | by Nomusa Garikai
South African government breaking its neck
The recent verdict enacted by the South African government to decline the regeneration of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) is disingenuous and unscrupulous in more ways than one.Traversin...Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 09:36hrs | 2816 | by Matthew Dube Esquire
'Zimbabwe is open for business mantra has done more harm than good'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's "Zimbabwe is open for business" mantra has placed the whole country "under siege" with women in mining communities the worst affected, rights activists have said....Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 08:27hrs | 1040 | by Staff Reporter
That speech by Chiwenga shows discord and desperation within Zanu
By now everyone will have watched a video of Chiwenga at a rally where he was declaring his support for Mnangagwa, by saying that he and others will be willing to break the Constitution to make sure t...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 13:11hrs | 7091 | by Dudzai Mukondorongwe
Zimra warns traders over US$ transactions
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has warned traders and businesses against fabricating financial information on transactions done in foreign currency. Zimra implored those in violation o...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 09:01hrs | 1980 | by Staff Reporter
Escape of 3 prisoners probed
THREE inmates that were serving a combined 30 years in prison escaped from police cells in Bulawayo after being brought in for indications to answer for other crimes.Pardon Makuni (19), Menard...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:53hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Marry Chiwenga released from prison
The High Court of Zimbabwe in Harare has set aside Magistrate Lazini Ncube's decision to detain in prison Marry Mubaiwa-Chiwenga for medical examination calling the decision capricious and arbitrary. ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 16:16hrs | 1241 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Marry Chiwenga released from prison
The High Court of Zimbabwe in Harare has set aside Magistrate Lazini Ncube's decision to detain in prison Marry Mubaiwa-Chiwenga for medical examination calling the decision capricious and arbitrary. ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 16:16hrs | 116 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Marry Chiwenga released from prison
The High Court of Zimbabwe in Harare has set aside Magistrate Lazini Ncube's decision to detain in prison Marry Mubaiwa-Chiwenga for medical examination calling the decision capricious and arbitrary. ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 16:16hrs | 96 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Marry Chiwenga released from prison
The High Court of Zimbabwe in Harare has set aside Magistrate Lazini Ncube's decision to detain in prison Marry Mubaiwa-Chiwenga for medical examination calling the decision capricious and arbitrary. ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 16:16hrs | 187 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zambezi Gas shelves gas mining project
ZAMBEZI Gas and Coal Mine says it has put on hold plans to establish a gas production project in Matabeleland North citing prohibitive costs associated with the venture.The mine produces 150 000 t...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:54hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers shoot abattoir boss, steal 3 guns, money
POLICE in Marondera have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who shot Surrey managing director Simon Arnold during a house robbery.The armed robbers got away with US$1 500 and three guns,...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 1915 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Marry Chiwenga sent to prison
Marry Mubaiwa has been remanded in prison for the next ten days while undergoing mental examination by state doctors to determine whether she is fit to state trial. Magistrate Lazini Ncube ord...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 14:32hrs | 6660 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Redcliff water crisis need to be thoroughly investigated and lasting solution found
Whenever I hear borehole drilling machines roaring and groaning away in my neighbourhood of Redcliff, I always think to myself, "Here goes the sound of failure".Certainly, not failure on the p...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 20:38hrs | 357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Resident acquitted on charge of stealing BCC manhole lids
A BULAWAYO resident who was accused of stealing Bulawayo City Council's sewerage manhole lids valued at $17 200 was last week found not guilty of the crime and acquitted at the close of the Stat...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:26hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Khaya-Moyo dies of cancer
Zanu-PF spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo (76) has reportedly died. The former diplomat succumbed to cancer in Bulawayo on SundayMoyo, who had been unwell...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 15:09hrs | 8239 | by Ndou Paul
Isolated showers expected, says MSD
Isolated afternoon thundershowers are expected in areas along the main watershed, with localised heavier falls in some places, the Meteorological Services Department has said. This comes as th...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Mlandu Ncube recalled
Bulawayo Deputy Mayor and Ward 1 Councilor Mlandu Ncube has been recalled by the MDC Bulawayo Central Youth leadership for gross incompetence, divisiveness, and failure to abide by the party code. He ...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 13:25hrs | 2719 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Ian khama flees Botswana to South Africa?
Reports coming from Botswana indicate that former Botswana President Seretse Khama Ian Khama allegedly fled the neighbouring country after a court order for him to relinquish his weapons to the Direct...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 12:22hrs | 11394 | by Mandla Ndlovu
UK MP wishes Zimbabwe has a president of high calibre like Zambia
A FORMER senior British, MP Kate Hoey says she wished Zimbabwe had a president of a high calibre like the recently elected Zambian leader Hakainde Hichilema.Hoey's statements seem to pour cold...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 5731 | by Staff reporter
CID launches manhunt for suspect
Police have roped in the International Police Organisations (Interpol) with a view to track down one of Zimbabwe's most wanted armed robbery suspects, Conwell Junior Kasambarare (26), believed to be p...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 05:23hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Most expensive Jordan items now worth close to $5M after record sale
For many NBA fans, Michael Jordan remains the Greatest of All Time nearly 3 decades after his first retirement. This is despite the emergence of elite talents such as Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and Kev...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 18:08hrs | 1051 | by Staff Writer
Man steals firearm, knocked down by a car in a botched robbery
THE trial of a 33-year-old man from Gutu, Masvingo who was recently arrested in Beitbridge after allegedly breaking into two houses and stealing an assortment of goods among them an AK-47 rifle belong...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:10hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Prostitute steals client car, crashes in durawall
A suspected commercial sex worker has been arrested after she stole a car from a client while they were sleeping at a lodge before crashing into a pre-cast wall in Hillside, Bulawayo.She then ...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:10hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, UK in diplomatic breakthrough?
DIPLOMATIC relations between the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe have been escalated to the highest political level, breaking a two-decade long impasse in a major breakthrough for Harare's re-engagement d...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:08hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Prison officer steals laptop
Mazowe prison officer Ashley Shambira is in hot soup after breaking into a nearby home and stealing goods worth US$1165.The matte...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 06:04hrs | 282 | by Simbarashe Sithole and Alice Mangwanda
Urban commuters lament transport crisis
IT was just another day at the bus station. Passengers were waiting in queue at a terminus adjacent Harare Police Station charge office, enduring hours before the next bus came by.The swelteri...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:57hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
The legality of the MDC-T
MUCH has been said about Nelson Chamisa still using the name MDC in rallying his supporters. Just on Monday there was a letter penned by one O Gutu. Gutu was saying Chamisa and Zimbabwe Electoral comm...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:36hrs | 806 | by Allan Mbire
Zimbabwe - UK relations thawing?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said relations between Zimbabwe and Britain were thawing as evidenced by his three meetings with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson this week.He said he used hi...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:22hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Robbers escape after police shootout
A gang of armed robbery suspects is believed to have sped off with gunshot wounds in Bulawayo following a shootout with police, as a crack team was set up to track down one of Zimbabwe's most wanted a...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:13hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
The invention and revolutionary stand of the hubble space telescope
Space is huge. It is estimated to be more than 23 trillion light years diameter wise. For context of its sheer size, think of a single light year...Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 18:16hrs | 195 | by Staff writer
Sanctions cost Zimbabwe over US$42 billion in revenue
Allow me to welcome you to this unique and inaugural Sadc wide anti-sanctions Indaba which is being held under the theme "Zimbabwe a friend to all and an enemy to none". This statement is premised on ...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 06:57hrs | 95 | by Dr Simbarashe Mumbengegwi
Businesses told to comply with bank rate
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Deputy Governor Dr Kupukile Mlambo has urged captains of industry and businesses to comply with the foreign currency auction exchange rate and price reasonably to avoid ...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 06:56hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF break Covid rules
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and hundreds of Zanu-PF officials congregated Friday for the party's annual people's conference in Bindura, a gathering in direct conflict with Covid-19 regulations....Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 15:03hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Manhunt for Zimbabwe most wanted robber
One of Zimbabwe's most wanted armed robbery suspects, Conwell Junior Kasambarare (26) believed to be part of Musa Taj Abdul's gang, and is facing a plethora of robbery and housebreaking charges has ju...Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 13:53hrs | 556 | by Staff Reporter
Tiri pama one: Now it's the people of Mashonaland demanding a cake for all
You can't help but wish Joshua Nkomo was alive. This is exactly what he prophesized. Josh said in his own words: "This tribalism will not take you anywhere Robert. This pasi newe, pasi naye cannot be ...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 20:27hrs | 5810 | by Nomazulu Thata
One Day in 1985
I watched and followed the proceedings at the launch of the CITES Documentary on the abduction of the 11 Silobela men by Government forces on the 1st of January 1985. Dispite the incident having happe...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 20:06hrs | 2198 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe regime should start by being a friend to all Zimbabweans instead of treating us as enemies
There once was a man (a very cruel and mean man) who found psychopathic and sadistic pleasure in brutalizing his wife and children, whilst wasting resources on his own lustful selfish pursuits - yet h...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 19:57hrs | 1323 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police thwart war vets demo, arrest 30
RIOT cops heavily descended on war veterans protesting their paltry monthly allowances in Harare Monday morning, arresting 30.The easily irritable ex-combatants once again took to the streets ...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 18:21hrs | 4136 | by Staff reporter
Hospital remand for Beitbridge armed robber
A SUSPECTED armed robber, who was last week run over by a car belonging to a would-be victim in Beitbridge, was yesterday arraigned before the courts.Obey Mhuru of Ruzive village, Chief Chimom...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:41hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Man steals AK47 rifle
A 33-year-old man from Gutu has been arrested in Beitbridge for breaking into two houses and stealing an assortment of goods, including an AK47 rifle belonging to a member of the President's Departmen...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:39hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter
Will SADC national dialogue finally end King Mswati III absolute monarch - Zimbabweans watching like hawks
SADC has finally stepped in to try end the cycle of violence and political unrest in Eswatini. SA President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is also the current Chairperson of Chairperson of SADC's Organ on...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:02hrs | 551 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Suspects arrested for fatal armed robbery
POLICE have arrested two suspects in connection with the beating, shooting and robbery of a Bulawayo businessman, Smart Kutsanzira, during a home raid in Cowdray Park's Esigodweni area last month....Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 06:23hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
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