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Slough is Britain's most miserable place to live
BRITAIN'S most miserable places to live have been named in a new shortlist - but does your hometown make the cut? A yearly happiness study by property website Rightmove has revealed that Slough in Ber...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 16:44hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu wants ex-Chiefs star Musona out of retirement
Mamelodi Sundowns legend Peter Ndlovu has made a public call for former Kaizer Chiefs star Knowledge Musona to come out of international retirement and rejoin the Zimbabwe national football team, The ...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter
Busisa Moyo to grace UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo
Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Chairman, Mr. Busisa Moyo, will leverage the upcoming UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo to showcase the extensive investment opportunities available in Zimbab...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:43hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
England to host Zimbabwe for one Test in 2025
After a gap of more than two decades, England will play a men's test match against Zimbabwe next year, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.The one-off Test will take p...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 19:07hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Kumalo appointed as new chairperson
Zimplow Holdings Limited has appointed Benjamin Nkosentya Kumalo as its new chairperson, effective July 31, 2024, following the resignation of Godfrey Tsikayi Manhambara at the end of July. ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:21hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
CBZ launches mortgage finance products for Zimbabwean diasporans
CBZ Holdings Limited (CBZHL), Zimbabwe's largest financial services provider, has launched new Mortgage Finance products aimed at Zimbabweans in the diaspora ahead of the Zim Diaspora Property Showcas...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 07:29hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cancer patient among thousands to trial personalised vaccines
Thousands of NHS cancer patients in England are expected to get access to trials of a new type of treatment using vaccines to fight their disease.Thirty hospitals so far have signed up to the ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
The Two Other Times the Premier League Had a Genuine Three-way Title Fight
In the annals of Premier League history, few title races have captivated the imagination of football fans around the world as much as the ongoing 2023/24 season. With just ten games remaining, Arsenal...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:25hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Fast growing Zimbabwe diaspora spurs demand for funeral plans
In December 2023, Mavis Clinic Manyonga travelled to the Republic of Ireland from Zimbabwe, looking forward to spending the Christmas holidays with her daughter, Valerie Munashe Makuwe, a nurse in tow...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 18:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Scammed by Zimbabweans in the diaspora, job seekers lose fortunes
ARMED with a smartphone, a lone vigilante confronts an alleged scammer in Birmingham, United Kingdom clicks "record" on the device and demands that the woman pays back thousands of British pounds that...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Exciting changes for ZimAchievers UK edition, as new partnership is announced
The 2024 Edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) United Kingdom will be held on the 11th of May at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre in partnership with UK-based company Care Quality ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 19:09hrs | 8 | by Agencies
Freeman questioned over links to robbers
Zimdancehall musician Freeman, real name Emegy Sylvester Chizanga, was yesterday questioned and released by police over allegations of associating with armed robbers accounted for last month after a g...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:25hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
South African robber no match to Zimbabwean police, shot dead
A South African national was one of two suspected criminals killed in a shootout with detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Arcadia, Harare.State media in Zimbabwe, The Herald ...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:54hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's gun amnesty fails to bring down violent crime
A PRESIDENTIAL amnesty on illegal firearm holders has done little to stop violent crime as Zimbabwe continues to witness armed robberies.President Emmerson Mnangagwa in August last year de...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
1 South African shot dead, 3 arrested in Harare for robbery
Two suspected armed robbers were killed in a shootout with detectives in Harare on Tuesday, including a South African national, police said.Four other men, three of them South African and one ...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 12:41hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean loan shark jailed in the UK
A Birmingham caregiver who engaged in illegal loan shark transactions, collecting £350,000 and charging a 20% interest rate, has been sentenced to jail.Tecla Bandawe, driven by greed, provide...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 09:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rough campaign for opposition as election nears
AS Zimbabwe gears for the polls, opposition members have been arrested, dozens of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) events blocked and the party complains of being given little airtime on national t...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by AFP
Exodus continues as Zimbabwean economy lies in ruins ahead of elections
Soaring inflation and collapsing ‘bond notes' are forcing more and more qualified people and professionals to flee the country.Zimbabwe's poor economic performance and depreciation of the su...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Luton target Nakamba signature
Chief executive Gary Sweet expects Luton to start their summer recruitment shortly after revealing the Hatters would be "active" in the transfer window soon.With business officially allowed to...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Real Madrid sign Bellingham on six-year deal
Real Madrid have completed the signing of England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund on a six-year deal.The Spanish giants will pay 103m euros (£88.5m) for the 19-year-old, in ...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba waits on Villa decision
MARVELOUS Nakamba is relaxed about what the immediate future holds after the Aston Villa midfielder's loan spell with Luton Town ended with promotion glory at Wembley over the weekend. Nakamba...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
UB40 arrives in Zimbabwe for the much-awaited concert
ENGLISH reggae and pop outfit UB40 featuring Ali Campbell has arrived in the country ahead of their much-awaited concert at Old Hararians Sports Club, Harare on Thursday."I am really happy to ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
UB40 and Ali Campbell jets into Zimbabwe today
ENGLISH reggae and pop outfit UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is expected in the country today ahead of its much-awaited Harare concert.The show, set for tomorrow at Old Hararians Sports Club, kic...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
All set for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell Zimbabwe show
All is set for the UB40 featuring Ali Campbell show that will be held at the Old Hararians on Africa Day amid revelations that the gig is almost sold-out.Organisers told Standard Style that pr...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UB40 to perform in Zimbabwe
UB40 fans huddle up, the iconic reggae band is set to perform in Zimbabwe on May 25.According to flyers doing the rounds on social media the Harare concert coincides with the Africa Day celebr...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 12:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba declared fit to face Birmingham City
ZIMBABWE Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been declared fit for Luton Town's Championship clash against Birmingham City on Saturday.The 29-year-old defensive midfielder limped off inj...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman batters husband with granite pestle and mortar as he slept on sofa
A mum of three battered her husband with a pestle and mortar as he slept on a sofa 'because she wrongly believed he wanted to kill her'.Angelina Moya, who was suffering from delusional thought...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu struggling to pay maintenance for his 13 children?
Mamelodi Sundowns team manager Peter Ndlovu might have dodged a financial bullet after the Johannesburg High Court reduced the amount of child support one of the mothers of his 13 children was demandi...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 19:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Marvelous Nakamba lands at Luton Town
ASTON Villa's Warriors midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is taking a status downgrade with a loan move to English Championship side Luton Town where he can however, resuscitate his limping career at a team...Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 23:47hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Nakamba working on Villa exit
ASTON Villa are yet to receive a formal offer for Marvelous Nakamba whose departure the club is trying to fast track before the mid-season transfer window deadline at the end of this month.Vil...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Inside Nakamba's Marvelous car collection
ENGLAND-BASED Zimbabwe international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba might be going through a very difficult season at Premier League side Aston Villa, but his incredible car collection suggests that awa...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 15:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Aston Villa manager tells Nakamba to leave club on his birthday
ASTON Villa manager Unai Emery has told Marvelous Nakamba that he can leave the club in the transfer window as he is not in his plans.The Zimbabwe international player, who turned 28 on T...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 22:24hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Aston Villa boss Emery ready to offload Nakamba?
ASTON Villa boss Unai Emery is reportedly ready to offload out of favour Zimbabwe international Marvelous Nakamba as part of plans to rebuild a squad he inherited following the sacking of Steven Gerra...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally tells diasporans not to send family money if they haven't registered to vote
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has credited Diasporans for its success in the March 2022 polls and challenged the exiles to again carry the party to triumph in general elections du...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC bigwig eye ministerial position
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) national organising secretary, Amos Chibaya, recently told party supporters that the Minister of Local Government job is his after general elections due ...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba's chance to impress Emery
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has a chance to make an impression on new Aston Villa boss Unai Emery in a friendly match against Cardiff City in South Wales tonight.The Zimbabwean is on...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans target bigger share of UK's £12 billion health and social care industry
ZIMBABWEANS in the UK's health and social care sector can carve out a bigger stake and become a dominant force in this £12 billion industry if they are better organised and work together.This...Published: 10 Nov 2022 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba might fit well in Unai Emery's philosophy
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba might just fit well in new Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's philosophy.The 28-year-old Zimbabwean has not seen game-time at the Clarets and Blue in the En...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 05:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked wonderkid named among 'best talents' in the Premier League
Wolverhampton Wanderers youngster Leon Chiwome has been named as one of the brightest young talents in the Premier League.Each year The Guardian compiles a list of youngsters from each Premier...Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
England-born Zimbabwean starlet signs pro deal at Aston Villa
ENGLAND-BORN Zimbabwean defender Thierry Katsukunya has signed his first professional contract with English Premier League side Aston Villa.Katsukunya, who plays as a centre-back, is highly re...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Energy Mutodi enrols at top UK University for a Diplomatic Course
Former Deputy Information Minister Dr Energy Mutodi is in the United Kingdom for a short diplomatic course at the University of Birmingham, sources have revealed. After attending Her Majesty Queen Eli...Published: 21 Sep 2022 at 10:14hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gerrard gives Nakamba one last chance
ZIMBABWEAN midfielder Marvelous Nakamba has been given probably one last chance to impress Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, with the Hwange-born player having to fight for his life in the remaining...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Forest, Fulham in race to sign Nakamba
MARVELOUS Nakamba still has a lot to offer for Aston Villa after all.The Warriors midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at Villa Park but the Birmingham side can't let him go, entirely....Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nurses recruited from Zimbabwe are being caught in UK 'bonded labour' schemes
Zimbabwean care workers are being tricked into coming to the UK by unscrupulous middlemen who withhold up to half their wages and force them to live in squalor.The scam, which plays on the acu...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:20hrs | 1 | by Ray Mwareya
Nakamba's Aston Villa future in doubt
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba's future was thrown into further uncertainty on Tuesday night after he was left out of the match day squad for the low-key league cup clash against Bolton Wandere...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nakamba transfer listed at Villa
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba could be shipped out at English Premier League side Aston Villa where he has fallen down the pecking order.According to British daily newspaper the Daily ...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZimAchievers mark 11th anniversary in style
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards hosted a sold-out, glitzy 11th edition of the ZAA UK Awards Dinner Gala, with awards handed out in various categories on Saturday night at the Holiday Inn City in Birmingham....Published: 30 May 2022 at 15:36hrs | 13 | by Tinashe Mukono
Will Kadewere be the player to catch Ndlovu's Warriors goal record?
Legendary Zimbabwe striker Peter Ndlovu's international goal scoring record was expected to stand for a long time when he set it in 2005, and now almost 17 years have gone by without any other player ...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 17:03hrs | 16 | by Staff Writer
Cheetahs qualify for Sevens Rugby World Cup
Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup Sevens to be hosted in Cape Town, South Africa in September after finishing runners-up at the Rugby Africa Men's Sevens in Uganda on Sunday.The ...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZAA UK releases nominee list
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) on Friday announced the final nominees list for its UK 11th Anniversary Awards slated for May 28.The awards dinner gala will be held at Holiday Inn City, Bi...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
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