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Obert Dube appointed Zimbabwe Director for PLO Lumumba Foundation
Celebrated poet Obert Dube has been named the Zimbabwe director for The PLO Lumumba Foundation, a prominent mentorship and nonprofit organization with a footprint across 38 African countries and 10 in...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:50hrs | 1566 | by Staff reporter
TTI Boss Lizwe Mabuza: The Philanthropic Visionary Driving Bulawayo's Social Responsibility Agenda
In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often reduced to buzzwords and token gestures, one man stands as a testament to genuine commitment towards community upliftment. Lizwe Mabuza, ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:08hrs | 3593 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Wildlife cave paintings - Namibia's strongest argument for International Hunting
In Namibia's centuries-old wildlife cave paintings messages lies the Southern African country's strongest argument for international hunting."We co-existed with wildlife and hunted it for meat...Published: 08 Nov 2023 at 09:29hrs | 24 | by Emmanuel Koro
No blood should be shed in this election, says Mwonzora
MOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC) president Senator Douglas Mwonzora has called on all political parties and citizens to maintain peace in the forthcoming elections, while encouraging tolerance of ...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Animal rights group-funded report denounced for lying that international hunting threatens Botswana elephants
Botswana, was recently targeted by an animal rights group-funded report, saying that international hunting is threatening the SADC country's wildlife, including its elephant population and impoverishi...Published: 29 May 2023 at 23:09hrs | | by Emmanuel Koro
SADC loses iconic conservationist as WhatsApp gives hunting communities 'permanent' voice in the media
The director of Zimbabwe CAMPFIRE Association, Mr Charles Jonga's death on 6 May 2023, signaled SADC's loss of an important wildlife conservation voice in the media.In an interview this week f...Published: 08 May 2023 at 15:51hrs | 1 | by Emmanuel Koro
Anything called the Zimbabwean GEIST?
Zimbabwe's GEIST?NATIONS have what Antonio Gramsci terms "particularity of their mind", GEIST in German language, or ESPRIT in French.Here in Africa, thinkers called the same variously...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Stanbic Bank celebrates 3o years of driving Zimbabwe's growth
HARARE - 16 NOVEMBER, 2022 - Stanbic Bank, is this month celebrating 30 years of service provision which has seen the leading financial services institution contributing significantly to the socio-eco...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 09:27hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Stanbic posts impressive results for year end 2021
Leading financial services institution, Stanbic Bank has shrugged off the adverse effects of the COVID-19-induced lockdowns to post an inflation adjusted ...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 08:12hrs | 4 | by Agencies
BCC projects $24,7bn budget for 2022
BULAWAYO City Council has proposed a $24,7 billion budget for 2022, which will hike tariffs by over 216%.This was revealed by BCC financial director Kempton Ndimande yesterday while presenting...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Life without a visa in Diaspora a nightmare
STAYING in the UK without a visa or a right to stay is intolerable, the worst thing that can happen to a human being is to become an illegal immigrant in a 'hostile environment'. People wh...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:16hrs | 9 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Illegal immigrants struggle in the UK
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the UK jobs market has changed substantially, take a look at what this means for recruitment and occupational shortages, as well as serious implications for people's...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:21hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mboro: No love lost with Bushiri
Incredible Happenings church leader, Mboro Motsoeneng, has said there is no love lost between him and the leader of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) church, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.T...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 14:18hrs | | by Daniel Itai
Gukurahundi victims demand child school fee exemptions
SURVIVORS of the 1980s government atrocities on people in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces, better known as Gukurahundi, have demanded school fees payment exemption on all children in areas that we...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Life as an illegal immigrant in the UK
Staying in UK without a visa or a right to stay is like sitting on a razor blade. Life as an Illegal Immigrant Inside a 'Hostile Environment' is the worst thing ever. There are people wh...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 15:21hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Delta assists Matabeleland South school
Delta Corporation has constructed two classroom blocks with two fully furnished classrooms each and a 10-hole toilet block at Fairview Primary School in Matabeleland South Province.The initiat...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe enters new era for investors
Zimbabwe has entered a new era in which all investment is welcome and its safety guaranteed, and where education should be used as a conduit for employment creation and revival of the economy, Preside...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
A case of my two (2) worlds
Through growing up and moving around, I learned a lot of things. But in the short period of time I have spent here, I have learned a lot. I have spend 19 years of my life in Zimbabwe and and 3 years o...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 11:05hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
A Case of My Two (2) Worlds
Through growing up and moving around, I learned a lot of things. But in the short period of time I have spent here, I have learned a lot. I have spend 19 years of my life in Zimbabwe and and 3 years o...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:41hrs | 1 | by Belinda Chowa
Gwanda teen's dream comes true: To take to the skies
A GWANDA teenager, Inobubele Dube, may be taking you to the skies someday!The 19-year-old will finally realise her aviation dream after Big Time Strategic Group (BTSG) paid a whopping R500 000...Published: 17 Feb 2018 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Glory days beckon for Highlanders
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean businessman Justice Maphosa has opened up on his company's decision to sponsor Highlanders, saying they want to help the Bulawayo giants' cause to restore their legacy an...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to prophet Magaya
It all started in Nigeria when prophetical wave came on international radar . The church in Nigeria is one of the biggest foreign currency earners attributed to millions of foreign visitors seeking di...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 14:23hrs | | by Enos Denhere
The height of political oppression in Zimbabwe
The situation in Zimbabwe need people to unite and take action, there should be a change or reshuffle in the Governance. Besides changing the President, some ministers must be changed too. Not changin...Published: 05 May 2017 at 20:25hrs | 10 | by Belinda Chowa
Zimbabweans must denounce 18 April 'independence day'
37 years of suffering since Zanu-PF forced to gain power by causing gukurahundi massacres targeting ZAPU supporters.We are yet to get the independence. We are still leaking wounds of bruta...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 12:09hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
It's time for young people to get political
Zambia's youngest mayor urges youth to get active in politics For many young people in Africa, a university deg...Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 19:32hrs | | by Mwika Simbeye
King Zwelithini condemns xenophobia attacks
In a scenario not unlike a church ceremony, King Goodwill Zwelithini called on the sick to march towards him so he can pray for them – a move unprecedented for royalty, City Press reported....Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 16:44hrs | | by City Press
Zimbabwean graduates to get permanent SA visas
THE South African government has announced that foreign students graduating from its universities in critical skills areas now qualify for permanent and long term work permits so that their talents ca...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 11:19hrs | 1 | by Mashudu Netsianda
'Mphoko is uneducated and a 'petty tribalist', says Mutsvangwa
FORMER Cabinet Minister and war veterans chairperson Chris Mutsvangwa has hit out at Vice president Phelekezela Mphoko, describing him as uneducated and a war deserter "given to uninformed vanity, par...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 12:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
'No virginity, no scholarship for girls'
Kwazulu Natal female students who got bursaries awards were stunned when authorities told them that anyone who will be found to have lost her viginity will not get the bursary.Daily Sun report...Published: 23 Jan 2016 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
What Next After the Past for the Future - SA Matrics 2015
Tuesday 5th January 2016 I was glued to my TV as #MatricResults2015 were announced. A slim boy like me during my good day Hamadziripi Matiba from Limpopo was amassing Top Achiever awards. Sadly Limpop...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 18:38hrs | | by Rufaz Marufu Mavhure
New Year Message by his Worship the Mayor of Bulawayo, Councillor Martin M Moyo
The just ended year has been a remarkable year for the City of Bulawayo, as we commemorated our 120th Anniversary Celebrations and successfully hosted the African Union Sports Council Region Five Unde...Published: 31 Dec 2014 at 18:00hrs | 2 | by Mayor of Bulawayo, Councillor Martin M Moyo
Econet contributes $900m to economy since 2009
Econet Wireless has contributed a cumulative $900 million to the local economy, an official has said.Speaking during the tour of Econet's premises in Graniteside and Willowvale by Parliamentar...Published: 10 Apr 2014 at 15:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu up for Forbes Africa Person of the Year title
Fans nominating Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu for Forbes Africa Person of the Year title argue that he has dedicated his life selflessly give back to educate children, motivate others and...Published: 21 Sep 2013 at 06:44hrs | | by Arts reporter
Mugabe's presidential scholarship students abandoned
BENEFICIARIES of President Robert Mugabe's presidential scholarship at the University of Fort Hare have been left stranded after the government failed to pay their fees and living allowances.T...Published: 29 Jul 2013 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Makamba finally speaks of 'Grace Mugabe love affair' rumour
Exiled businessman, James Makamba has for the first time spoken out about the widespread rumours of an affair with the First Lady, Grace Mugabe.He said he had decided to speak out "to set the...Published: 21 Jun 2013 at 14:04hrs | | by Staff Reporter
A Report to the President on Service Delivery
I would like to thank you for allowing me to address your parliament Mr President (questioning some prominent figures). This is good for the people of Zimbabwe, I also value the fact that in futu...Published: 29 Jul 2012 at 09:53hrs | | by Justice Maphosa
Pilot training bursaries for 5 Zim girls
Special Announcement from Barbara Nyagomo in the UK. Barbara ways she met someone who is prepared to fully fund 5 girls from under-privileged backgrounds in Zimbabwe to train as pilots.The gir...Published: 27 Jun 2012 at 17:22hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
Joyce Mujuru vows to keep late ex husband's legacy alive
President Robert Mugabe has implored Zimbabweans to devise more ways of honouring departed heroes and heroines. Mugabe made the remarks on Saturday when he launched...Published: 06 May 2012 at 17:59hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Media "belittled my stature" says Mujuru
Vice-President Mujuru has said some sections of the media owe her an apology for abusing her and her family by publishing "belittling" reports around the death of her husband, Ret...Published: 06 May 2012 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
United Kingdom (UK) Scholarships
Overseas Student Scholarship, University of Abertay Dundee, UKOverseas S...Published: 31 Jan 2012 at 06:17hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Undergraduate Bursaries Available for Asylum Seekers
Undergraduate Bursaries Available for Asylum Seekers, Dependents & People with DLR - Apply Now!STAR is delighted to announce a fantastic package of support from our lovely friends at Arti...Published: 09 Jan 2012 at 14:32hrs | | by Thokozile Mkwanazi
SA lacks good teachers: study
Johannesburg - A shortage of good teachers, particularly in maths and science, is at the root of South Africa's underperforming education system, a new study has found."The poor performance of...Published: 21 Sep 2011 at 11:40hrs | | by Moyo Roy
2011 Scholarships for African Students
There are number of scholarships for African students in the form of college grants that provide them a golden chance to study further. Scholarship programs for African students are created to accomm...Published: 05 Jul 2011 at 10:33hrs | | by Ginni Juneja
It is the responsibility of the government to educate young Zimbabweans
In response to some newspaper reports regarding Zapu reneging on their promise to give students education bursaries, we caught up with Mlamuli Nkomo, Zapu SA’s Youth Front ...Published: 20 Jan 2011 at 19:39hrs | | by Byo24News
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