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BCC cruel to its bedridden pensioner (98) who worked for council for 42 year
A 98-year-old former Bulawayo City Council (BCC) employee, Neban Nyalenda, has been without water since the start of the year after his supply was cut off due to an unpaid US$500 bill. The elderly pen...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:43hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito legend Mapaputsi has died
Kwaito singer Mapaputsi has died.His manager Busi Kunene confirmed the news with TshisaLIVE. Mapaputsi died on Thursday night."He has passed on. We'll issue a press statement and we'll...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 16:22hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo cancer, kidney patients stranded
Cancer and kidney patients in the Matabeleland region are facing dire circumstances due to malfunctioning critical treatment machines at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, as revealed by an investiga...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Emganwini woman in oxygen appeal
A 41-YEAR-OLD woman, Doreen Dlodlo, from Emganwini in Bulawayo is appealing for US$600 to purchase an oxygen concentrator to help save her lungs from collapsing."I was diagnosed with the disea...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's ex-wife forced to attend court from hospital
High Court Judge Pisirayi Kwenda accompanied Marry Mubaiwa to the hospital on Tuesday for the hearing of a case where she is accused of fraud and money laundering. Mubaiwa, the former wife of ...Published: 17 Jan 2024 at 04:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex ZPRA commanders appeals for assistance
FORMER Zpra commander John Maluzo Ndlovu is bitter over the neglect of veterans of the liberation struggle as he appealed to well-wishers to fund his medical bills for injuries sustained during the wa...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Community wants witchcraft-accused family banished
St Peter's residents on the outskirts of Bulawayo are calling for a family to be banished from the community for practising witchcraft.This is after some community members suffered some myster...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 16:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bank manager in house wrangle with widow
A TOP official from a commercial bank in Bulawayo is allegedly locked in a house ownership wrangle with a widow as he is refusing to vacate her property claiming that there is a verbal promise for rig...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Angel cleared of all suspicions claims?
Zanu-PF 'strategist' Acie Lumumba has made sensational claims that Uebert Angel has been cleared of all suspicions that arose after Al Jazeera's explosive Gold Mafia documentary.Lumumba who is...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-Bosso striker appeals for medical assistance
BEDRIDDEN former Highlanders Football Club striker Patrick "Mboma" Mpofu, who has been unwell for some time with his condition deteriorating, is appealing for funds so that he gets medical assistance....Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ceiling collapse injures two patients at Parirenyatwa Hospital
Two Parirenyatwa Hospital patients were Tuesday treated for injuries sustained during a freak ceiling collapse incident in one of the referral hospital's wards.In a statement confirming the mi...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Headmaster seeks help for bedridden wife
THE headmaster of Regina Mundi Primary School in Lupane Mr Nkululeko Msimanga is asking for about US$6 000 to help his bedridden wife Mrs Sihlalisiwe Msimanga (51) undergo a brain therapy in Harare....Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exiles Forum backtracks on support for 'stupid' rant doctor
The Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (ZEF) has changed its tune over supporting Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba following her controversial address to a foreign national who underwent surgery at Bela Bela...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pan-African Parliament criticise Limpopo MEC Phophi
LEGISLATORS from the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) and the South African Medical Association (SAMA) have joined other organisations in criticising Limpopo province Member of the Executive Council (MEC)...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean barlady stabs male customer after change dispute
A daring Chimanimani bar lady, Astaher Manyange, is facing murder charges for stabbing a man twice on his chest and arm after a heated exchange over change.Police said the incident occurred th...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Take it up with Chiwenga - Mutsvangwa tells MPs as Marry's 'persecution' raised in Parliament
INFORMATION minister, Monica Mutsvangwa has advised parliamentarians expressing worry over the court's decision to continuously drag an ill Marry Mubaiwa, to approach her ex-husband, Vice President Co...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs grill Mutsvangwa over Mary's arrest
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Monica Mutsvangwa had a torrid time in Parliament on Wednesday as she struggled to explain to legislators the reasons behind the continued per...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
MPs quiz minister over ailing Marry Mubaiwa court torment
Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa Wednesday cheekily evaded a question by opposition MPs on whether it was appropriate for Zimbabwean courts to drag critically ill accused persons from hospital b...Published: 18 Aug 2022 at 08:02hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Botswana jails Zimbabwe pensioner for shooting fisherman
A 72-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean pensioner, Ian Douglas Carlisle, has been jailed one year in Botswana for shooting a fisherman whom he found fishing in a river at his farm.The shooting incident occur...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chigubhu laid to rest
Anne Frank once said, "Dead people receive more flowers than the living ones because regret is stronger than gratitude ".In similar fashion and sentiment artists yesterday (Sunday) raised conc...Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Creative sector mourns Chigubu
The creative sector has joined the family of the late Zimbabwean comedian, Clive Chigubu to organise his burial.Chigubu died yesterday morning at his home in Barbourfields suburb in Bulawayo a...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ANC relates better with ex-Zapu ambassadors, says Tshinga Dube
FORMER War Veterans deputy minister Tshinga Dube has stopped short of blaming the anxiety faced by Zimbabwean immigrants in South Africa over expiring permits on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's "wrong"...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 15:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Marry ruling deferred to Monday
A HARARE magistrate has deferred to Monday the ruling on whether Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's former wife Marry Mubaiwa is fit to stand trial on allegations of fraudulently acquiring a marria...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's estranged wife fit to stand trial, claims State
A HARARE court is on Friday expected to rule on whether Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa is fit to stand trial on allegations of fraudulently acquiring an ungraded m...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 9 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
What does it take for the judiciary to hear a matter before them?
Marvo Stationary Manufacturing Company employees have not been paid their unpaid salaries since the United States Dollar and the use of the multi currency regime during the Government of Nationa...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 16:37hrs | | by Mbonisi Gumbo
What does it take for the judiciary to hear a matter before them?
Marvo Stationary Manufacturing Company employees have not been paid their unpaid salaries since the United States Dollar and the use of the multi currency regime during the Government of Nationa...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 20:24hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Chiwenga's estranged wife unable to attend divorce trial
BEATRICE Mtetwa, the lawyer representing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa, says her client is still bedridden and unable to attend her divorce trial.High Cou...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 16:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gringo's widow gives birth
The drama continues . . . After giving birth to her bouncing baby boy on June 5, the late comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora's widow Netsai Meki described the child as "heaven sent, a comfo...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF has no moral high ground to urge nation to honour struggle icons, as the party at forefront of abandoning heroes, and de
ZANU PF has no moral high ground to urge the nation to honour struggle icons, as the party at forefront of abandoning heroes, and deleting its own from history.There are two questions that hav...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 12:12hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Smelly Dube denied bail over US$9 million land deals
PROMINENT Gweru businesswoman and property developer - Smelly Dube - who is the chief executive officer of River Valley Properties - has been remanded in custody to Tuesday after a Gweru court ruled t...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smelly Dube court sits in hospital
In a first for the Gweru Magistrates Court, a temporary court was set up at Claybank Hospital so a magistrate could see for himself the extent of illness of an accused person who had failed to turn up...Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa - a true hero who, even on his sickbed, urged me to continue struggle for justice and better life for all Zimbabweans
If ever I was to be asked my definition of a hero, without any hesitation or faltering, I would sum it up in only two words - "Dumiso Dabengwa", as that name is the personification and epitome of ever...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 16:48hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga's wife living in fear
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's estranged and ailing wife Marry Mubaiwa yesterday claimed she is living in fear as unknown people were frequenting her offices and stalking her and some of her re...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
There is still hope for Zimbabwe
With the current situation in Zimbabwe, where almost every aspect of pillars of the state which include the economy, social and political structures are bedridden it is of paramount importance that as...Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Knowledge Hakata
Mugabe will not be buried at same grave yard with Sally and Sabina
FORMER president Robert Mugabe, one of the luminaries of the liberation struggle and the architect of the National Heroes' Acre Monument, which was supposed to symbolise sacrifice, bravery and triumph...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe will not be buried at Zimbabwe Heroes Acre
FORMER president Robert Mugabe, one of the luminaries of the liberation struggle and the architect of the National Heroes' Acre Monument, which was supposed to symbolise sacrifice, bravery and triumph...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere vows to take his fight to Mnangagwa
Fugitive former Cabinet ministers Walter Mzembi and Saviour Kasukuwere, believed to be holed up in South Africa, are at the centre of an attempt to push for regime change in Zimbabwe to salvage their ...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 04:57hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Scramble for Zanu-PF Bulawayo chair
Bulawayo province has been hit by another round of divisions over who should lead the metropolis following the death of Callistus Ndlovu last week.Ndlovu collapsed and died at the age of 83 in...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Body stuck as cremation divides family
A Bulawayo man's body is stuck in mortuary due to family squabbles, with his surviving spouse and daughter demanding cremation while other members are opposed saying it is alien to their culture. ...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillor dies
THE Councillor for Ward 28 (Cowdray Park) in Bulawayo Hapson Nyasha Ncube (MDC) has died. Clr Ncube died yesterday morning at Mater Dei Hospital and the cause of death has not yet been establi...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe relives 'love at first sight' with Grace
AT his age, most people would expect former President Robert Mugabe to be suffering from a chronic loss of memory, but, like wine, he actually appears to be getting better.Just like his sharp ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Should Zimbabwe be awarded $2 billion economic bailout? or John Mangudya should resign
On 04/09/2018, the media reported that Zimbabwe needs $2 billion bailout in order to deal with the economy's liquidity challenges. The Governor of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is alleged to have said so. ...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Don Chigumba
Guveya & Dugish Appointments Is Ravaging The Zimbabwe Economy
President ED Mnangagwa does not need a telephone call from God to inform him that the economy and the ancestors of Zimbabwe have refused to accept his appointments of Guveya Constantino Dominic Nyikad...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 15:23hrs | | by Don Chigumba
Zimbabwe's Vice Presidents' appointments failed to jump-start our bedridden economy
I am convinced that ED is not alone to blame for the recent appointments of our two Vice Presidents in Zimbabwe. ZANU PF should shoulder the responsibility and blame (for appointing Vice Presidents wh...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 22:16hrs | 6 | by Don Chigumba
Witchcraft: Women dump child at neighbour's home
Three villagers from Pasvana village under Chief Neshuro dumped a bedridden child at their neighbour's homestead, ordering her eat the child's flesh, the Mwenezi Magistrate Court recently heard....Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 12:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi has lost value as a political currency
Now that the 2018 plebiscite has emphatically placed my party ZAPU in its rightful political space, it is time for members to sober up to reality. Let me begin by congratulating all those who stood in...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 09:43hrs | | by Mso Ndlovu
Whither ZAPU: The morning after
Now that the 2018 plebiscite has emphatically placed my party ZAPU in its rightful political space, it is time for members to sober up to reality. Let me begin by congratulating all those who stood in...Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 11:35hrs | | by Mso Ndlovu
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