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Imbiber nabbed for touching barlady's private parts
There was drama at Mbimba business centre in Mdlambuzi area where an imbiber touched a barlady's private parts.Family Thando Ngwenya (27) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday w...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 11:44hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF to decide on by-election candidates
This week, the ruling Zanu-PF party is set to reveal the names of candidates who will participate in the upcoming by-elections scheduled for December 9. The party's commissariat department has express...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa opens Zanu-PF ideology and mobilisation strategy workshop
President Mnangagwa has officially opened the Zanu-PF National Ideology and Mobilisation Workshop here in Gweru with the party gearing for a landslide victory in the August 23 elections.Addres...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF weary of clandestine Mnangagwa affiliate groups
ZANU-PF National Political Commissar Dr Mike Bimha has warned the mushrooming ‘For ED' outfits to desist from blindly creating affiliate groups without a clear party purpose.The ‘for ED' g...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Deputy Minister donates sanitary wear to marginalised girls
Deputy Minister for ICT, Hon Dingimuzi Phuthi donated sanitary wear to marginalised rural girls in his constituency while also giving away food hamp...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 20:57hrs | | by Desmond Nleya
Man Rapes Sibling
In a bizarre incident, a man from Plumtree in Mbimba Village allegedly raped his 14-year-old sister on Monday night.The man who cannot be named for ethical reasons was arrested for the offence...Published: 12 Jul 2022 at 16:10hrs | 6 | by Desmond Nleya
Kalanga's n'holo we mwizana marriage myth demystified
MARRIAGE is defined differently depending on one's culture but it is primarily an institution where interpersonal interactions, typically intimate and sexual ones are acknowledged.Every tribe ...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 18:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government takes development to ward level
While major national projects like construction of a modern road network in major cities, construction of Parliament building, various infrastructure development projects are being rolled out by the 2...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:02hrs | 7 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya
Informal traders resort to smuggling
WItH no formal employment, Bekithemba Ncube* says smuggling groceries and other goods from neighbouring Botswana for resale in Bulawayo helps him put food on the table for his family.the finan...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Textbook shortages hit Bulilima schools
Benson Dube, a retired primary school teacher, remembers with nostalgia the "good old days" when the student-textbook ratio was 1:1."For me, that is what made teaching exciting," Dube said....Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree police intercept smuggled goods
PLUMTREE police last week intercepted two South African registered vehicles in Plumtree, Matabeleland South that were laden with smuggled goods.The goods were then confiscated by the Zimbabwe ...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Floods leave a trail of destruction in Bulilima
DOZENS of villagers in Ngwala village in Huwana ward 8 in Bulilima district, Plumtree escaped death by a whisker after 12 houses curved in due to the incessant rains that pounded the area during the w...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 06:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Violent storm destroys schools in Plumtree
A HEAVY storm accompanied by strong winds which hit Bulilima district on Tuesday night has left a trail of destruction at six schools and a number of homesteads.It also plunged Plumtree town a...Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 10:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Russia's Lavrov arrives
A special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mr Sergey Lavrov has landed at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport this evening.Mr Lavrov, who is the Russian Foreign Minister ...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 20:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc has no time for non-issues
Opposition parties in our country and their civil society runners clearly overestimate themselves and their agenda.They view themselves as fighting for the second independence of this coun...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff writer
Man (24) axes girlfriend for refusing to cohabit
A 24-YEAR-OLD Bulilima man allegedly attacked his 22-year-old girlfriend with an iron rod and axed her after she refused to move in with him.Zakhe Ngwenya, who stays in Mbimba area, a court he...Published: 23 Apr 2016 at 08:19hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Plumtree residents appeal for help on burst dam wall
Crisis is looming around areas of Mahole, Jutshume, Mbimba, Makhulela and Ndolwane and other sarounding areas. This is the main source providing water for people, live stock and wild animals including...Published: 16 Mar 2016 at 21:01hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mabvuku residents irked by dilapidated sewer system
Residents of Old Mabvuku in Harare have expressed concerns over the dilapidated sewer system which they said is no longer suitable for use.This was revealed by the Harare Residents Trust t...Published: 28 May 2015 at 06:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Man 'rapes' two daughters
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Dombodema area in Bulilima allegedly raped his two daughters aged seven months and eight years on several occasions, a court heard.The abuse on the eight-year-old girl, ...Published: 20 May 2015 at 09:07hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Edgar Lungu treading on thin ice
Just past the hour, the motorcade passed the gates to a tumultuous welcome. Edgar Lungu, dressed in a blue suit and a matador tie, stepped out of the Mercedes that had transported him to the Heroes St...Published: 08 Feb 2015 at 23:49hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Former Miss Zimbabwe's photos with no clothes on leaked
It seems bedroom videos and images of unclothed celebs are the in-thing with beauty queens these days as images of Miss Zimbabwe 2011 Malaika Mushandu have leaked.A woman who is an exact ...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Amini to join Dembare
FORMER Zimbabwe Under-23 captain Qadr Amini is on the verge of landing a big move to Premiership champions Dynamos as he seeks to revive his career in the capital after spending time at FC Platinum. ...Published: 16 Jan 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by Eddie Chikamhi
DeMbare confirms signing Bulaji
DYNAMOS have confirmed the capture of midfielder Kelvin Bulaji from arch-rivals Caps United and the league champions are also set to announce a number of other signings by the end of the day today....Published: 29 Dec 2014 at 08:14hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
How Bosso fluffed their penalties against Dembare - Video
Dynamos have won the Gushungo Victory Cup after beating perennial rivals, Highlanders 3-2 on penalties.DeMbare missed their first two penalties taken by captain Augustine Mbara and Fabrice Mbi...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 21:37hrs | | by Sports reporter
Dembare win Zanu-PF Victory Cup
Dynamos 0 - 0 HighlandersDynamos 3 - 2 Highlanders - PenaltiesDynamos have won the Gushungo Victory Cup after beating perennial rivals, Highlanders 3-2 on penalties.The match, which wa...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 17:46hrs | | by Sports reporter
Dynamos vs Highlanders - Gushungo Cup live
Dynamos 0 - 0 HighlandersDynamos wins 3 - 2 on penaltiesNadolo is the player of the matchBlessing Moyo - scoresMunyaradzi Diya - misses - crushes the ball against the cros...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 16:12hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter
Michael Chilufya Sata: Hero or Villain
On the day President Michael Chilufya Sata died Reuters carried the headline "Zambia's President 'King Cobra' Sata dies." The New York Times of October 30, 2014 described him as an "acerbic leader...Published: 12 Nov 2014 at 06:06hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Zambia's white President fires defence minister
ACTING Zambian leader Guy Scott dismissed a presidential front-runner as secretary-general of the ruling party on Monday, pointing to a fiercely contested election in the next three months to suc...Published: 04 Nov 2014 at 06:22hrs | | by Reuters
Guy Scott must honor Sata by allowing Lungu to act as President
If indeed Vice president Dr Guy Scott cherishes his long friendship with the late President Michael Sata as he said, please let him then stop acting as president of Zambia and allow late Sata's prefer...Published: 01 Nov 2014 at 14:12hrs | | by Wright Musoma
Messy struggle for Zambian presidency under way
Lusaka - The battle for Zambia's top job was already under way before long-ailing president Michael Sata died on Tuesday, but it looks set to become messier and more intense in his wake.When S...Published: 29 Oct 2014 at 17:13hrs | | by AFP
Suspect dies in prison
A-29-YEAR-OLD Bulilima man who recently attempted to flee from custody after being arrested for stock theft is reported to have died in prison after allegedly succumbing to injuries sustained duri...Published: 08 Sep 2014 at 05:26hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Michael Sata's health fails
AILING Zambian President Michael Sata has not been seen in public for more than two months, prompting a behind-the-scenes power struggle to succeed him.Publicly at least, the government of thi...Published: 27 Aug 2014 at 15:43hrs | | by AFP
Mugabe, Ian Khama tiff plays out at Sadc Summit
THE severed relations between Botswana President Ian Khama and President Robert Mugabe played out in the open at the just-ended 34th Sadc Heads of State and Government Summit in Victoria Falls wh...Published: 22 Aug 2014 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso has 'good handwriting, but giving wrong answers'
HIGHLANDERS' championship script over the last three seasons has been that of a child who has a good handwriting but gets wrong answers.After losing 1-0 to arch-rivals Dynamos at Barbourfields...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 07:33hrs | | by Ricky Zililo
Highlanders vs Dynamos live updates
Highlanders 0 - 1 Dynamos...Published: 09 Aug 2014 at 17:07hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Zambians should keep Scott away from State house
The tremor in his right hand was incessant. Earlier when they had met, David had felt a little quiver in the handshake, more like an eel touch. As the interview progressed he kept sneaking a qu...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 08:26hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Dembare, ZPC close in on Bosso
Dynamos 1 - 1 Chicken Inn Chiredzi FC 1 - 1 ZPC KaribaCastle Larger Premier Soccer League Champions, Dynamos, and title contenders ZPC Kariba watched a chance of taking the competition le...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 07:32hrs | | by Sports reporter
Dembare drops points to Chicken Inn
Dynamos 1 (Mutuma Pen 50') - 1 (62') Chicken InnFull time90 3' Dembare heading for yet another draw90 1' 4minutes added on89' Mutuma fails to tap in rebound 8...Published: 06 Aug 2014 at 16:52hrs | | by Sports reporter
Dembare beat Caps United
Dynamos 2-1 CAPS UnitedRUSSEL Madamombe failed to make an impact last week when he was given a rare starting place in a cup game against Caps United but yesterday the forward needed just a minute...Published: 28 Jul 2014 at 08:25hrs | | by Eddie Chikamhi
Dembare snatches the Wallet
Dynamos 1 - 0 Caps United93' Bamala blos to end the match91' Dembare survives90' 3 minutes injury time added89' Time wasting Mukandi, .88' Header from Caps Uni...Published: 20 Jul 2014 at 15:07hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Dembare signs Congolese midfielder
Harare giants' Dynamos have signed Congolese midfielder Fabrice Mbimba from Zambia's Zanaco on a one-year deal.Dynamos secretary general Webster Chikengezha confirmed the development indicatin...Published: 07 Jun 2014 at 19:40hrs | | by Sports reporter
I shed a tear for President Sata
With tear-bleared eyes I looked at the picture of the president. I know I am his critic, but I felt a touch of pity and choked, distraught at the sight of him. What heart could not bleed? I imagin...Published: 27 May 2014 at 14:57hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Zambia Hunts for Successor 58 - Cabinet Crisis: Time to defang and cure Sata
As the Honorable Minister shut the door to his official car, a sense of worthlessness threatened to overwhelm him. He closed his eyes and felt anger rising in tandem. "This is too much," ...Published: 14 May 2014 at 18:34hrs | | by Field Ruwe
Zambia's vice president is proof intelligence in humans is same
Vice President Guy Scott has proved wrong all white racists who in their sick effort to preserve White dominance claim that Africans have the lowest IQ (Intelligence Quotient). Over the years Sc...Published: 02 Apr 2014 at 12:15hrs | 1 | by Field Ruwe
Zimbabwean man flees SA after stealing R141,000
A ZIMBABWEAN plumber based in South Africa has been arrested for stealing R141 000 from a client while his brother has been jailed for illegal possession of ammunition. Levison Moyo (26) was e...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BCC consultation meetings schedule
BUDGET CONSULTATION MEETING - 2ND CONSULTATION PROGRAMME - 2014KINDLY NOTE: THERE HAVE BEEN CHANGES ON VENUES AND TIMES PREVIOUSLY ADVERTISEDBulawayo City Council will be conducting co...Published: 25 Oct 2013 at 14:36hrs | | by BCC
Dr Kenneth Kaunda urges renewal of Pan Africanism
DR KENNETH Kaunda has asked African countries to rekindle the spirit of pan-Africanism and claim that which belongs to them.And Council of African Political Parties (CAPP) president Wynter Ka...Published: 22 Aug 2013 at 12:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kalangas do away with 'nholo we ngwizana' marriage practice
THE Kalanga community in Plumtree in Matabeleland South has dumped a controversial cultural practice, whereby young women were ordered to have sex with their fathers-in-law first before they slept wi...Published: 28 Jul 2013 at 19:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Banda stripped of presidential immunity
Lusaka - Zambia's parliament voted on Friday to strip ex-leader Rupiah Banda of his presidential immunity, a move critics say is politically motivated.The former president is accused of corrup...Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
The Sata - Mugabe fatal 'patriotic' camaraderie
The alarm bells are chiming as one of the most disconcerting relationships brews right before our eyes. We are worried, concerned about the Sata-Mugabe connection and yet we remain as mute as lamb. ...Published: 22 Aug 2012 at 12:07hrs | 1 | by Field Ruwe
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