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Ex-ZESA Engineer Builds London's First Electrified Bus
A ZIMBABWEAN engineer, Irvine Nyamapfene has won praises after he led the groundbreaking project that created the first electric buses in London, the United Kingdom (UK).A former Zimbabwe Elec...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF youths in police uniform beat up Harare protestors?
Human Rights Defender Dr. Betty Makoni has alleged that some of the police officers that were deployed to crush protestors in Harare on Friday were ZANU PF functionaries given police uniforms. ...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 14:23hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Betty Makoni sets ZACC on Walter Magaya
Women's rights activist Betty Makoni has appealed to the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission's chairperson Loice Matanda Moyo to go after PHD Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya over alleged cases...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 19:46hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Panic as soldiers storm houses; assault men and women
Panic gripped the whole country as soldiers are reported to have stormed residential areas and dragged people out of their houses before beating them up and arresting them following Monday's vio...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Post-poll violence commission criticism baseless
Following the unfortunate incident in which six people died in the post-election violence of August 1, 2018, which was instigated by the MDC-Alliance as it staged anti-Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Z...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
In Zimbabwe commissions of inquiry will always fail
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's newly-established commission of inquiry into the politically-motivated violence of August 1 that led to the death of at least six civilians is bound to fail just like se...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bob Mugabe and the phantom of a national hero
It happened in slow motion. The nation watched Robert Mugabe become the national hero who somehow defied all manner of common appraisal. The people had heard that Mugabe had remarkable intellectual ca...Published: 06 Aug 2017 at 22:12hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla up for coveted business award in London tonight
Zimbabwe's leading businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla is among five Zimbabwean women up for an award at the Women4Africa awards taking place in London on Saturday.Mkandla is in running for the sought...Published: 20 May 2017 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Tidi Kwidini
Global Child Abuse Alert: Footage shows woman assaulting innocent toddler
A video footage of a woman assaulting an innocent toddler has gone viral online with people calling for her arrest. The footage was posted on Facebook by a Ghanaian journalist Joseph Ampadu wi...Published: 31 Jan 2016 at 11:39hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Makanaka Wakatama: It's not 'patriarchal' society but greed and foolishness
"We will not be deterred by Makanaka's remarks (criticizing the network for its interest in the case), because we understand the trauma she is undergoing. We will not fight her, she is a child who...Published: 28 Oct 2014 at 15:47hrs | 16 | by Dalla Bill
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 | 8 | by Matthews Estell
Girl Child network hauled to court over unpaid salaries
EIGHT former Girl Child Network (GCN) employees have approached the High Court seeking to register a $25 000 arbitral award in a bid to force the organisation to pay them their outstanding salaries....Published: 14 Apr 2014 at 08:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
One on One with the author of Napolia: Zuza and the lost Princess
Jean Gasho who fled abuse in the UK has started a blospot www.hewasmydaddy.blogspot.com to stop domestic and spiritual abuse. On the 1'st March Muzvare Betty Makoni is hosting an event in support o...Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 21:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Muzvare Betty Makoni Empowerment Radio show
Female Musicians Top 20 Global list for Women and Girls Empowerment-21st century Heroines On Pamtengo Every Monday 8pm - www.pamtengo.com Muzvare Be...Published: 30 Dec 2013 at 14:51hrs | 14 | by Betty Makoni
New Pan African Movement Launch in UK reaffirms Africa's greatness in 21st century
On Sunday, 10 November 2013, a New Pan African Movement will be launched in the UK. Dubbed the first ever ‘New Pan African Movement’ to be launched in UK, ...Published: 08 Nov 2013 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Muzvare Betty Makoni
Chiyangwa gets an Entertainment, Film, and Fashion award
Phillip Chiyangwa, a flamboyant businessman and property developer, has added another award to his bountiful cabinet by bagging the Black Entertainment, Film, and Fashion and Television Awards....Published: 01 Nov 2013 at 11:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Achieving Zimbabweans acknowledged in Britain
A handful Zimbabweans resident in United Kingdom who have broken the norm of regular shift work and timesheet custom to embark on business and community projects have been recognised at the recent Bl...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 03:53hrs | | by Staff Correspondent.
UK based Zimbabwe an nurse on a mission to build a school for poor children
A poor rural primary school in Zimbabwe is set to benefit from the proceeds from a Zimbabwean nurse based in the UK whose book launch and fundraiser scheduled for 9 November 2013 in Bristol, UK. ...Published: 20 Oct 2013 at 15:35hrs | 10 | by Muzvare Betty Makoni Empowerment Initiative
UK based Zimbabwean church accused of abusing congregant
A 31-year old UK mother told one of Zimbabwe's online news portals, Nehanda Radio that she was abused by the Zimbabwean church based in Scotland "Agape for All Nations Ministries International" led b...Published: 09 Oct 2013 at 17:19hrs | 11 | by Lance Guma edited by Moyo Roy
Betty Makoni fights female genital mutilation in UK
WHEN Betty Makoni fled her native Zimbabwe for the safety of the UK's Essex five years ago, it was out of fear for her life.The women's rights campaigner was chased out of Africa by a gang of ...Published: 20 Sep 2013 at 19:10hrs | 1 | by Metro
Young Zimbabwean James Bayanai is 2013 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the world award finalist
ZIMBABWE On 2nd August 2013, JCI announced the 20 finalists in the 2013 JCI Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the world program (JCI TOYP). Among the finalists is Zimbabwean youth empowerment adv...Published: 09 Aug 2013 at 13:47hrs | 3 | by Xolani Ndlovu
Alishia Musungo crowned Face of Globe Zim
Alishia Musungo placed top marks in the entrance, african round and evening wear section making her the winner of Face of the Globe Zimbabwe Uk on Saturday 3rd August, her prizes included a 7day...Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 12:19hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Betty Makoni's first public speech on Tare's UK treatment
Betty Makoni of the Girl Child Network Worldwide tells her story of how she met Taremeredzwa Mapungwana the Zimbabwean who recently appeared on Channel Five on June 17 "My Face Is Eating M...Published: 18 Jun 2013 at 17:17hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Tare film on Channel 5 Extraordinary people and private viewing in London, UK
London, United Kingdom - The Board of Trustees of Girl Child Network Worldwide (GCNW) would like to thank RedRebel Films Limited and Channel Five for working collaboratively to help Taremeredzwa...Published: 17 Jun 2013 at 05:33hrs | 7 | by Girl Child Network Worldwide
GCN issues a RAPE alert in Masvingo
Gender activist - founder of the Girl Child Network - Betty Makoni today issued a rape alert to Masvingo residents.The following rape alert was posted ...Published: 20 May 2013 at 13:36hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Official Launch of Betty Makoni Autobiography and Girl Child Network Workdwide Fundraiser
Betty Makoni ignites activism with candid new autobiography High profile women and men from around the world are among guests to officially launch...Published: 17 Mar 2013 at 18:56hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy
The little boy who wrote MDC-T Manifesto
As I write this piece, my heart bleeds for the Maisiri family which lost a 12-year-old son in a horrific inferno last Saturday. I have seen images of the little boy's charred remains sticking out to ...Published: 02 Mar 2013 at 10:54hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru The Other Side
Makoni blasts Prophet Makandiwa over fake miracles
CNN hero and Girl Child Founder Betty Makoni has dismissed a weight loss miracle reportedly performed by Harare prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa labelling it purely stage managed.A miracle reported...Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
60 seconds with Indaba Ndaba: interview with Betty Makoni
Following the public statement by Betty Makoni on the alleged rape case by Dr Munyaradzi Kereke Bulawayo24 has done a follow up interview checking the progress of the case....Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 03:58hrs | | by Indaba Ndaba
Makoni get top UK government expert job
Zimbabwe Girl Child Founder Betty Makoni has been assigned a top expert job with the British government's Foreign Office. She will be part of a team that will oversee a special international initiativ...Published: 07 Feb 2013 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Visa glitches, Betty Makoni stuck in the US
Girl Child Network Worldwide founder, Betty Makoni is stuck in the USA after a visa mishap."While checking in yesterday I realised that my biometric visa for UK was missing. It is a small card...Published: 20 Dec 2012 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim man who fled UK after impregnating daughter on Interpol wanted list
Social services were aware of allegations of physical abuse suffered by a Zimbabwean teenage girl at the hands of her step-mother - at least months before she fell pregnant by her father.That...Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 18:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Betty Makoni's official autobiography - Never Again - finally out
The wait is over, Betty Makoni's official autobiography, Never Again, not to any woman or girl again is finally out. This will bring one complete piece of Betty Makoni's story which in some ci...Published: 29 Jun 2012 at 15:50hrs | 2 | by Betty Makoni
Zim man flees UK after impregnating daughter
A Johane Masowe (UK) church man based in Luton who is also a polygamist with five wives and a recent graduate from University of Bedfordshire who studied BSc (Hons) in Business Information Systems ...Published: 28 Jun 2012 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
Zim man based in UK impregnates daughter
The UK based Girl Child Network founder Betty Makoni today hailed whistle blowers in Britain for exposing a Luton based Zimbabwean man who impregnated his daughter in the UK.Makoni wrote on ...Published: 27 Jun 2012 at 08:03hrs | 5 | by Mattews Estell
Zimbabwe police harassing women at nightspots
As from last week, Zimbabwe police are said to have been rounding up women at nightspots, mostly at the Kopje area using trucks and vicious police dogs.Those found are whisked to Harare Centra...Published: 22 May 2012 at 12:57hrs | 2 | by Nare Msupatsila
WOZA leader wins Amnesty International award
The 2012 Ginetta Sagan Amnesty International USA award has been given to WOZA founder and national coordinator Jenni Williams.Williams becomes the second Zimbabwean woman to receive the award ...Published: 05 Apr 2012 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Betty Makoni on Question Time - SW Radio Africa
A day before she launched her new book, Girl Child Network founder Betty Makoni spoke to SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma on Question Time. The book “A Woman O...Published: 28 Mar 2012 at 16:05hrs | 1 | by Lance Guma
Tribes of Africa fashion show launched in London
An alternative to global fashion showcase has been officially revealed after the organisers of the inaugural Tribes of Africa (TOA) show announced the arrival of the new platform for African haute cou...Published: 03 Feb 2012 at 15:17hrs | | by Henry Makiwa
Book Review: A Woman Once a girl-Breaking Silence by Betty Makoni
The time to break silence is right here and now. Womanhood and motherhood are under attack!!!!A mother experienced violence, and her daughter, aged six, stood up and urged her to report. She s...Published: 25 Jan 2012 at 09:44hrs | | by -
Exiled Woman Activist Poetry book, A Woman, Once a Girl-Breaking Silence
Press ReleaseExiled Woman Activist Poetry book, A Woman, Once a Girl-Breaking Silence to transform victims into leaders...Published: 25 Jan 2012 at 09:56hrs | 3 | by Betty Makoni
Plea for Justice by Betty Makoni
IntroductionI am the father to a victim of sexual abuse - Statutory Rape. I am writing to all and sundry, but specifically to all Justice Systems...Published: 12 Jan 2012 at 18:27hrs | 1 | by Betty Makoni
It's Time to Vote For the Goddess of the Year 2012!
Voting has resumed in the Goddess of the Year nominations. Please read below, view presentations, then cast your vote.Dear Readers, Fans and Supporters,Happy New Year! I hope you a...Published: 10 Jan 2012 at 16:40hrs | 27 | by N. Amma Twum-Baah
Don't forget the suffering of Zim women - Zimbabwe People's Movement
Manchester, United Kingdom - On Sunday, December 10, three African women, from Liberia, will receive the Nobel Peace Prize but Zimbabwe People's Movement has called on the world to recognize a contine...Published: 07 Dec 2011 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Where are the women's groups?
The deafening silence from women's rights groups and their equally culpable HIV/Aids rights groups over the philandering case of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai leaves one wondering whether their phi...Published: 05 Dec 2011 at 12:30hrs | 2 | by Tendai Moyo
Afrikan Goddess of the Year Awards, Betty Makoni on the list
Founder of The Girl Child Network, Betty Makoni is among the the top 10 nominees for (Afrikan) Goddess of the Year Awards, the award's website confirmed on Thursday....Published: 13 Nov 2011 at 16:44hrs | 2 | by Matthews Estell
Protect the alleged female rapists: Betty Makoni
Muzvare Betty Makoni urges Government of Zimbabwe to protect the alleged female rapists from mob attacks. Following the release of three women facing rape allegations last week, their sec...Published: 11 Nov 2011 at 20:29hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Kumbirayi K Chikowero is the official spokesperson of Girl Child Network Zim
Girl Child Network in Zimbabwe is concerned about continued media coverage by a woman called Vio Mak who writes and owns some bogus newspapers in United Kingdom and generates articles un...Published: 12 Oct 2011 at 10:32hrs | 2 | by Girl Child Network Zimbabwe
Yemurai laid to rest
The 16-year-old Zimbabwean born, Yemurai Lovemore Kanyangarara who was murdered in ...Published: 09 Sep 2011 at 00:04hrs | 4 | by Matthews Estell
Autobiographer and Adopted Mother unveils Betty Makoni's story
On 22 June Betty Makoni marked her 40th birthday and what a long journey she has trodded. She is the daughter to Davison Forimbo Makoni and the late Fiona Nenguwo Chagaresango. Both my parents come f...Published: 24 Jun 2011 at 13:33hrs | 3 | by .
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