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Spear-killer on the run
Police in Matabeleland South have launched a manhunt for a murder suspect, Petros Mbulawa, who is also wanted in connection with several assault cases. Matabeleland South provincial police spo...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 17:04hrs | 751 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma's US$30 000 wedding brings Harare to a standstill
SEKURU Tasvu's nuptials with his sweetheart Talent Qeliwe Mpofu last weekend were rare in more ways than one.Not only was it a spectacle to have a traditional healer opting to have a white wed...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:08hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Con-woman apologises for soiling Trevor Dongo's name
A SUSPECTED con woman, who has been accused of using Trevor Dongo's name to dupe victims in beauty parlours, has apologised and promised to compensate them.Tadiwa Choto has been accused of tar...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 09:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Great Zimbabwe 5 megawatt Hydropower project on course
CONSTRUCTION of a five megawatt Great Zimbabwe Hydropower project at Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo is set to be completed in July next year.The power project, which is in three phases with the fir...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two police officers in court for armed robbery
Two police officers have been arrested for allegedly committing a series of armed robbery cases in Bulawayo.The officers were apprehended at Makhado, Beitbridge while attempting to flee the co...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 10:52hrs | 1 | 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
Kariba journalist threatened with mortal harm
Kariba-based freelance investigative journalist, Obert Siamilandu, has received anonymous phone calls threatening harm to his personal life for penning th...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | | by Laiton Kandawire in Kariba
Cop 'steals' irrigation pipes
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officer Robert Boora (31) stationed at Chipinge Urban police station appeared before Chipinge Magistrates court facing char...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:53hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo / Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe artistes face a bleak 2021
TOMORROW we celebrate the New Year as we wave goodbye to the disastrous 2020.The year 2020 will be remembered as a painful one after the world was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.Caught u...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:38hrs | 1 | by Plot Mhako
Defiant teachers receive threats
TEACHERS yesterday claimed that were being threatened a Zanu-PF-sponsored group led by Martin Mazivisa.Mazivisa fronts a shadowy parents union called Zimbabwe Parents Union (ZPU), which has be...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo's son fits in father's shoes
THE captivating performances of the late comedian Lazarus Gringo Boora might not have vanished from the small screen with his death as his firstborn son Taurai, also knownas Gringoldinho, has vowe...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Can black arts (Kuromba) be sole source of wealth in Zimbabwe?
According to Colin Powell, the first African-American Secretary of State, diplomat and retired general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001-2005, a dream does not become r...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 16:40hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo (PhD)
A tale of two funerals
THE angel of death has once again struck - it has paid the nation the all but unfamiliar visit.It is not the visit that surprises many, but it is how it stole from the roll-call of the famous ...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:24hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Chaos mars Gringo burial
THE burial of the late popular comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape, yesterday was marred by chaotic scenes as the family clashed with members of the Johanne Masowe eCh...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo laid to rest
Comedian Lazarus Boora, better known as Gringo, was yesterday buried at his rural home in Rukweza village, Nyazura, with mourners describing his death as a great loss to the local film industry. ...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo's burial on today
THE late popular actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora, who succumbed to cancer on Monday morning at a private health institution in Harare, will be buried today at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape.Ye...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
National Arts Council mourns 'Gringo'
THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has joined the nation in mourning the passing on of popular yesteryear actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora this morning.Gringo (47), succumbed to cancer a...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Comedian 'Gringo' dies at 47
HARARE: Veteran comedian Lazarus 'Gringo' Boora has died.Boora (47) who was admitted at Westview Hospital in Zimre Park, Harare died this Monday morning.Dr Johanes Marisa, a physician ...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 16:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gringo death rumours dismissed
Comedian and actor Lazarus Boora (Gringo) is still alive and recovering at WestView Medical Centre in Zimre where he is hospitalised. Gringo's doctor Dr Johannes Marisa confirmed the news afte...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo lashes out at govt
ARTISTES have been known for moralising at the expense of reality through their creative work, setting the agenda in national discourse, but popular yesteryear actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora has decided...Published: 08 Nov 2020 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo recovering in hospital
Veteran comedian Lazarus Boora affectionately known as 'Gringo' is recovering in hospital following interventions by government through the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and the Medical and Dental...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 18:40hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Medical practitioners come to Gringo's aid
THE plight of the ailing popular actor and comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora has touched the hearts of members of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association (MDPPZA) who have d...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gringo appeals for help after suffering relapse
Veteran comedian Lazarus Boora, known by his legion of fans as Gringo, has fallen sick again after failing to raise money for medication.Gringo, who turned 47 last month, is battling tesnel or...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reportetr
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Prince Mushawevato
'Traditional healer' in court for fraud
A SELF-PROCLAIMED traditional healer from Gweru, who allegedly defrauded his clients claiming he could make them rich and cure HIV, last week appeared in court facing fraud charges.Lackshman M...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Arrested teachers freed again
All arrested Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) protestors have been freed. State failed to prove beyond measure that any law was broken.Police in Harare Tuesday pounced and ...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 16:58hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe police charge protesting teachers with disorderly conduct and contravening POSA
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) officers on Wednesday 19 December 2018 charged 14 leaders and members of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) with contravening the Public Order and ...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 13:34hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
Co-exist with supporters of rival parties
Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Engelbert Rugeje yesterday urged ruling party supporters to co-exist with followers of other political parties and ensure a peaceful election on July 30. A...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
250 000 'ghost voters' on roll?
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has reportedly released a register of voters with over 250 000 ghost voters on its final biometric voters' roll (BVR), NewsDay reported.The alleged scam...Published: 10 Jul 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
FreeZim wins t-shirts wrangle with ZRP
THE High Court has ordered Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga to immediately release 50 000 campaign T-shirts which were seized from an opposition political party by police at Beitbridge Borde...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Saints set for comeback
FORMER Premiership champions Zimbabwe Saints are set to bounce back from the dead with the help of investors who have shown interest to acquire shares from the Bulawayo club.Chauya Chikwata co...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo excited to meet Zodwa Wabantu
Actor Lazarus Boora aka Gringo who travelled all the way from Harare last week just to meet his purported sister Zodwa Wabantu, says he was excited to meet the South African entertainer, describing he...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
WATCH: Fans overwhelm Zodwa Wabantu
SOUTH Africa socialite Zodwa Wabantu was on Saturday night overwhelmed by revellers at Bulawayo's Club Connect who packed the joint making it impossible for her to show off her famous dance moves on t...Published: 31 Jul 2017 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gringo request to meet Zodwa Wabantu
RENOWNED actor, Gringo (real name Lazarus Boora), has requested to meet his purported look alike, South African entertainer, Zodwa Wabantu, who will be visiting Bulawayo this weekend to party....Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mentally challenged man dishes out stolen money
Two Chitsungo men duped a shopkeeper in Mvurwi and vanished with $500. Part of the money was eventually found in the hands of a mentally challenged man.Allegations are that Stuart Mutandwa (27...Published: 31 May 2017 at 19:05hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop rams into ZRP car
A PLUMTREE cop has been fined $100 after he failed to negotiate a turn and hit a police vehicle at a robot controlled intersection in the border town.Farai Chimboora (31), a constable who ...Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 14:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Land baron jailed 5 years
A land baron formerly employed by the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing who defrauded home seekers of more than $80 000 was on Thursday slapped with an effective five yea...Published: 15 Aug 2016 at 06:39hrs | | by Margaret Matibiri
Gringo hits out at Baba Tencen
Veteran comedian Lazarus Boora, affectionately known as Gringo says there is need for a paradigm shift in how people do comedy in the era of social media to avoid infantilising the trade.In a ...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo turns to music
"I am an artiste and have passion for acting. As it stands right now in our country when nothing is done to promote the acting industry and piracy has proved to be cancerous, I have no option but to t...Published: 25 May 2016 at 07:02hrs | | by Sophia Chese-Msowa
Gringo says he can not afford a car because of piracy
Zimbabwe's Popular comedian Gringo says piracy has robbed him of a chance to own a car as the sales of the pirate plays he produces only benefits the criminals yet owners are wallowing in poverty....Published: 15 Jun 2015 at 16:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
I am not keen on coming back to Zimbabwe
TALKING of popular television dramas in Zimbabwe will not be complete without mentioning such dramas as Mukadota, Paraffin, Sinjalo with the comic characters Sakhamuzi and Foromani, Hlengiwe Mntanami,...Published: 10 May 2015 at 10:14hrs | | by Vincent Gono
Mujuru was using Rugare Gumbo and Didymus Mutasa
It must be a very difficult period for America, Obama especially. There is no rhyme, no reason, to the workings of the world that America has made.Everything looks Frankensteinian, all proving...Published: 05 Apr 2015 at 17:59hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zanu-PF fights - Headman find a bullet at his doorstep
As the new wave of factional politics continues to rock Zanu-PF in the run-up to the party's primaries ahead of two crucial by-elections on June 10, a headman from Headlands constituency claims th...Published: 02 Apr 2015 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gringo returns
After a long time off the limeligtht, actor Lazarus Boora who is popularly known as Gringo makes a return to the stage tonight at a show at City Sports Bar. The actor is set to crack jokes fo...Published: 30 May 2014 at 07:04hrs | | by Arts reporter
Shona-English film hits big screen
The new feature film 'Chameleon,' written and directed by Tapfumanei Chimboora is now available on the big screen at various local theatres.Chameleon explores issues such as betrayal, unfaith...Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 14:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
It's time to call it a day now Tsvangirai
Robert Mugabe and Morgan Tsvangirai do things just the same way. If you want to correctly predict how Tsvangirai would react on any matter, just think about how Mugabe would have reacted to it. Mugabe...Published: 15 Sep 2013 at 22:14hrs | | by Rakanga Danble
Gringo film premières
"Gringo Troublemaker", a new comedy, premières tonight at 7 Arts Theatre in Harare.The 110-minute film stars Blessing Chimhowa, popularly known to television viewers as "Mbudzi Yadhura...Published: 18 Apr 2013 at 04:56hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
New 'GRINGO' movie to première in Harare
The première of the new "Gringo Troublemaker" film has been set for April 18 at the 7 Arts Theatre.The 110-minute comedy will feature characters such as "Mbudzi Yadhura" played by Bles...Published: 08 Apr 2013 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Prophet Angel's needs serious counselling,' says Gringo
One of the country's most decorated comedians, Lazarus 'Gringo' Boora, has taken an open swipe at Spirit Embassy founder Prophet Uebert Angel who poked him with a scathing statement describing him as...Published: 17 Jan 2013 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
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