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Hichilema is persecuting Bembas, Easterners
POLITICAL commentator Sishuwa Sishuwa has accused President Hakainde Hichilema of using the courts and police to persecute Bemba speakers and Zambians from Eastern Province. In an interview ye...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:18hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents acquire vehicle for neighbourhood watch patrol
Residents of Sunninghill suburb in Bulawayo have come together to add a fifth vehicle to their crime patrol fleet, in response to growing concerns over safety and security in the area. The collaborati...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:36hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
Substandard solar installations fuel infernos
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has identified substandard solar panel products and improper installations as the leading causes of fatal electrical accidents in the country, which hav...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:57hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
ANC members set to picket in protest against possible ANC-DA deal
ANC supporters who voted for the party "in good faith" in the general election on 29 May are expected to picket in Johannesburg on Thursday morning, demanding its leaders reject going into a coalition...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe celebrates independence amid doom
WHEN visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabw...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:03hrs | 3 | by Leonard Koni
44 years into independence a giant is still facing economic collapse
Visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabwe wil...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Warriors date Harambee Stars in cup final
FOR the first time in almost four decades, Zimbabwe and Kenya national football teams are set to clash in a cup final when they feature in the Four Nations Tournament decider at Bingu National Stadium...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Housebreaker arrested 3 years after committing crime
A HOUSEBREAKER who has been on the run for three years has been arrested.In a statement, police said Regobert Joseph (23) committed the crime in January 2021 in Mabvuku, Harare."Police...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA measures to restore value chain integrity utter insensitive, says former Senator
FORMER MDC senator for Matabeleland North Chief Ndlovu from Nkayi has described the measures recently announced by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) meant to protect value chains integrity, issued in...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 19:19hrs | 11 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe police systems are crumbling
I don't know about these days, but one of the most shaming things back in the days was when a learner was sent back home because he or she didn't have a uniform.It was shaming on the learner a...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:43hrs | 13 | by Tawanda Majoni
Dembare fans appeal for neutral venue
DYNAMOS supporters have added their voice in calling for the hosting of the Chibuku Super Cup final between the Glamour Boys and Ngezi Platinum Stars at a neutral venue.Just a few weeks after ...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZimAlloys set to fire up new furnaces after $40m injection
ONE of the country's largest ferrochrome producers, Zimbabwe Alloys (ZimAlloys) will next month return to production after a new shareholder injected close to US$40 million to revive the company....Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
'No diplomatic impasse between Zambia and Zimbabwe'
ZAMBIA'S Minister of Information and Media Director Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says there is no diplomatic impasse between Zambia and Zimbabwe.Mr. Kawana says President Hakainde Hichilema was r...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 15:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZRP can benefit from smart videos & cameras
The ZRP has a department called the National Traffic whose sole responsibility is ensuring everyone using the road follows the rules to save lives and protect property. They are supposed to reinforce ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:22hrs | | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Jailbreaker arrested while paying friend's bail
A DARING convict Caleb Mashingaidze, who escaped from Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison last year was re-arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court while trying to pay bail for a friend he had met in ce...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Abandoned' luxury bus mystery on Bulawayo-Plumtree Road
ABOUT 25 kilometres before one reaches Plumtree Town along the Bulawayo-Plumtree Road, they cannot help noticing a Botswana-owned luxury bus that has been curiously parked by the road side for more th...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mazibisa eyes filling BF with Hustlers Summit 3.0
NEVER in the history of Zimbabwe has anyone had the slightest idea to fill up Barbourfields Stadium with a business theme. Soccer has had people packing the stadium with a capacity of 25 000-plus peop...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fadzai Mahere's five minutes of shame
The speech of shame by Fadzai Mahere has exposed CCC's treacherous tendencies. Mahere made very serious allegations against her own country. Issues raised by Mahere were unfounded, untrue and overly c...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa breaks 23-year diplomatic stand-off with UK?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa's engagement and re-engagement drive has broken a 23-year-old diplomatic stand-off between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, a development that bodes well for bilateral relations an...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'UK invitation a breakthrough,' claims Mutsvangwa
President Mnangagwa's invitation to the United Kingdom to attend the coronation of King Charles III, was a breakthrough for the Second Republic as a new, fruitful phase begins in the two countries' di...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean prison breaker re-arrested in SA while targeting game reserve for rhino poaching
One of the seven inmates who escaped from Makhanda correctional facility in October 2022 was this week rearrested in a private game reserve.Zimbabwean Abraham Moyane appeared at the Makhanda m...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 17:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Almost One years and four months on, NO update on Douglas Munatsi's Death
It is now one year and four months since the mysterious death of Douglas (Doug) Tawanda Munatsi and the nation is yet to be updated on the circumstances of the death of the former Chief Executive of o...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:21hrs | 48 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Biker arrested over fake Zimbabwe licence in South Africa
Police in Ekurhuleni have arrested a 45-year-old man who was riding a motorbike, after he initially ignored instructions to stop, and later produced a "fake" Zimbabwean driving licence.Spokesp...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's thriving car breaking industry
When you think of industries that offer opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, the car breaking industry is probably not the first one that comes to mind.However, in Bulawayo, Zimb...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Revamped Bosso clubhouse opens to the public
THE revamped Highlanders Clubhouse opened to the public yesterday with a good number of patrons making their way to the venue.This was not the official opening of the premises but Highlanders ...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police must root out rogue officers
A COURT in Victoria Falls has ordered Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe and police commissioner-general Godwin Matanga to pay $1,7 million dollars in damages to poet Obert Dube who was assaulted b...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Beitbridge armed robber escaped from Chikurubi'
AN armed robber who was subjected to mob justice at the hands of Beitbridge residents this week is a hardened criminal who broke out from Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in November last year....Published: 18 Feb 2023 at 19:52hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
BCC must work harder to tame the traffic menace
There is only one reason why long distance buses and commuter transporters in Bulawayo are picking and dropping passengers anywhere they want.Buses driving out of the city to Beitbridge, Gwand...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 05:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Four steal $500 million airtime
POLICE have arrested four people for allegedly stealing pinless credit airtime from NetOne cellular (Private) Limited worth over $500 million.The suspects are Primrose Maireti (32), James Mwan...Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 20:49hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Cricket Coach Makunura dies after long illness
The Chevron's fielding coach Shepherd Makunura has died at the age of 46 after suffering a long illness.The sportsman reportedly missed out on the ICC world cup that was held between October a...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Letter to the President of Zimbabwe
His Excellency The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, I just do not understand why our Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Commissioner General (CG) is not ticketing traffic violators on Zimbabwe's roa...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 09:37hrs | 12 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Soon the Commissioner General of Police will be sued for sleeping on the job
Commissioner General your job description is crystal clear, you are supposed to arrest law breakers and you are not arresting traffic offenders as per your job description. One just wonders why the Zi...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chamisa issues 2023 poll warning
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hinted that his party will consider boycotting the 2023 elections if its concerns over the voters' roll are not addressed.The Zimb...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC raises alarm over new tough electoral law
The Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has expressed concern over amendments to the Electoral Act, which it says could be abused by Zanu-PF to disqualify its opponents from running...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Electrical fault at NUST graduation ceremony
An electrical fault briefly interrupted proceedings during a graduation ceremony at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Bulawayo on Friday.According to sources, this ti...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo celebrates 79 years as a city
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) on Sunday held its annual civic service, which was punctuated by dance and song as the local authority celebrated 79 years of the declaration of Bulawayo as a city....Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lets fine bad drivers
Dear Commissioner General and the Home Affairs Minister, Driving in Harare is now suicide, this is due to the kind of driving that we see in and around the city every day. Commissioner General...Published: 05 Nov 2022 at 20:58hrs | 3 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Prophet's home set on fire
A prophet who allegedly refused to assist clients who sought his services for their ailing relative was left counting his losses after his homestead was set on fire for allegedly refusing to ass...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK deports 9 Zimbabwean criminals
NINE Zimbabwean criminals and immigration offenders have been deported by United Kingdom (UK) Home Office.In a statement, the UK Home Office said in September 2022 only, more than 500 offender...Published: 05 Oct 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Mnangagwa, Blair is in the past, and remains there
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, with all due respect, it was an abasement for you to be ecstatic on meeting former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. As I see it, your beati...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Operation Dudula challenges ZEP extension
SELF-APPOINTED illegal immigrant watchdog Operation Dudula says it is heading to the apex court to interdict the Home Affairs minister's extension of Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEP).Zandile...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:47hrs | 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
Zimbabwe needs respectable leaders
IN response to Vote Zanu-PF, Mohadi tells chiefs: Is Zanu-PF second secretary Kembo Mohadi displaying his complete ignorance of the law or is he displaying complete contempt of the supreme law of the ...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 6 | by A Mbire
Prepaid Zesa for all next year
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has procured 100 000 prepaid meters as it targets to complete the placement of all its customers under this system by June next y...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa is no James Bond, it will end in tears
Cyril Ramaphosa's silence in the aftermath of his #FarmGate saga is worrying for South Africa's democracy.It's not just that he is on mute but also the manner in which he continues to evade an...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 18:59hrs | 9 | by Ray Solomons
'We'll get him dead or alive': Reid's Mpiranya trail to Zimbabwe
A BESPECTACLED white man of medium height probably in his early 60s walks into the hotel restaurant where I am seated outside on patio couches basking in the sunshine while surfing social media platfo...Published: 22 May 2022 at 11:20hrs | 13 | by Dumisani Muleya
NGOs plot to unsettle Zimbabwe exposed
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the auspices of Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), which have become fretful over the proposed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment, have hatched ...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare ankle breaker ready to foot the bill
THE last time they played Highlanders at Barbourfields, Bill Antonio was off-colour. Castle Lager Premiership football giants Dynamos usually turn to the youngster when the chips are down. ...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare ankle breaker apologises to Tandi
DYNAMOS' teenage winger Bill Antonio yesterday said he harboured no malicious intentions when he rammed into Andrew Tandi with a rather reckless tackle that left the Highlanders defender with a horrif...Published: 17 May 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on high alert as Covid-19 fifth wave sweeps SA
The rise in the number of new Covid-19 cases recorded in the last week is not an indication that Zimbabwe has entered a fifth wave of infection but is largely just the breakers from the increase in ca...Published: 17 May 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
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