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Great Zimbabwe's hidden tunnels, Mutirikwi sunset view to boost tourism
The iconic Great Zimbabwe's hidden monumental tunnels and majestic lake Mutirikwi sunset view have been identified as part of complementary tourism sites ...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 07:27hrs | 3229 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Masvingo
South African opposition turns away over 700 Zimbabweans attempting to cross Limpopo river
The Patriotic Alliance, a South African opposition party, has taken measures along the Limpopo River to counter the illegal immigration of Zimbabweans into the neighboring country.As the festi...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:56hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean shot dead in Lincoln
A day after Zimbabwean national Kupo Mleya (38) was shot and killed, police arrested a 23-year-old on Christmas Eve who they allege is responsible.Kupo was son to the late Brigadier General Fa...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Beitbridge highway project: A new big step in the right direction
AS we turn right off the Harare-Beitbridge highway - just before the intersection of the Harare and Bulawayo arteries five kilometres north of Beitbridge Border Post on the banks of the Limpopo River ...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two-decade-old U.S. sanctions leave Zimbabweans suffering, triggering protests
Opposite the U.S. embassy northwest of the Zimbabwean capital of Harare sits an anti-sanctions camp marking 1,200 days of protest.On July 4, the organizer of the camp — Broad Alliance Agains...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 19:50hrs | 7 | by Tichaona Chifamba, Zhang Yuliang, Cao Kai
Matobo councillor, villagers clash over land
VILLAGERS in Ward 24, Matobo North in Matabeleland South are at loggerheads with their councillor for allocating land to a white man.The villagers told Southern Eye that they believe that thei...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bogus UK company investing in Zimbabwe exposed
A bogus United Kingdom based firm, Bestfield Consulting, has reportedly invested a whooping US$100 million to train small-scale miners in modern mining methods.The Herald reported that t...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 12:09hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe military's humane face
HIS camouflage uniform discharges a heavy stench of sweat, while his dusty face, dirty hands and dry mouth betray what he has been through lately. Yet he continues to toil in the sun, offloading packs...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 22:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Communities hail construction of Shangani-style campsites
CHIREDZI communities have applauded the construction of Shangani-style campsites at Gonarezhou National Park, saying the move will go a long way in preserving their culture.Gonarezhou Conserva...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai donation; Chamisa lies
So devastating are the damages caused by Cyclone Idai which left a trail of deaths, destructions and displacement in the country's Manicaland Province. Bodies continue to be discovered, while those st...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 08:03hrs | 5 | by Jasper Hloka
Mnangagwa heads to Chivero for national clean-up
President Emmerson Mnangagwa heads to the Lake Chivero environs tomorrow for next month's national clean-up campaign, a Cabinet minister has said.Speaking in Kariba after touring Chirundu Bord...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube launches camp feel good
Stand up comedian | TED FELLOW | Unofficial Tourism Ambassador Carl Joshua Ncube and wife Nelsy Ncube have started their own tourism operation called Camp Feel Good. The describe it as GLAMPING which ...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 10:27hrs | 4 | by Agencies
Tragic end to church outing
A CHITUNGWIZA-BASED Glory Ministries church outing ended prematurely after three youths drowned in a dam, while swimming at a campsite just outside Marondera.The police sub aqua unit yesterday...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 18:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
AFM fight intensifies
DISGRUNTLED Apostolic Faith Mission church in Zimbabwe (AFM) pastors have filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court to block the election of a new national executive pending determination ...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 22:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Domestic tourism spurs Matopo National Park
THE use of plastic money has seen a surge in the number of locals visiting Matopo National Park, a sign that domestic tourism can prosper with the right policies.Matopo National Park tourism m...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
CIO spy's appetite for Maleme farm still on
Central Intelligence Organization operative Rodney Mashingaidze is alleged to have parcelled out one hundred dollars each to some village heads so that they mobilize villagers stage a demonstration at...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 12:56hrs | 1 | by Benson Mume
Zimbabwean establish a 2-hectare free-range chicken farm in SA
On the outskirts of Simon's Town, Einstein Sibanda has established a two hectare free-range poultry project.Sibanda, who is originally from Zimbabwe, started farming in December 2016 on the lo...Published: 29 Jun 2017 at 08:05hrs | 2 | by Tariro Washinyira
BICC Bulawayo youth to hold 11the Mega camp
Brethren In Christ Church [BICC] youths in Bulawayo will, in less than four weeks, hold their 11th mega annual camp at Shalom Campsite in Matopo, as they continue seeking to encourage realignment to G...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 17:15hrs | | by Mncedisi Buhali
Gwanda accommodation fully booked ahead of gospel show
HOTELS and lodges in Gwanda are fully booked this weekend as the mining town hosts the second edition of the Gwanda Gospel Festival.The free entry festival, a brainchild of Bigtime Strategic G...Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 06:36hrs | | by Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
Mphoko happy with Maleme farm progress
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday commended Maleme farmers for their continuous community empowerment projects, saying they were helping to uplift people's lives and ensuring development in ...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 17:06hrs | | by Vusumuzi Dube
Zimbabwe's daily Friday the 13th
IT is but a coincidence that on a day, which I want to highlight the destructive nature of endemic and pervasive corruption in our country Zimbabwe, it is the metaphorical Friday the Thirteenth....Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 20:34hrs | | by Welshman Ncube
BICC Bulawayo youths to hold a mega camp
Brethren In Christ Church (BICC) youths in Bulawayo will be hosting their 10TH annual district camp at Shalom Campsite in Matopos as they foster realignment with God and use the platform to intercede ...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 13:56hrs | 1 | by Mncedisi Buhali
Zim Parks to introduce online booking system
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority is in the process of introducing an Online Booking System.Th authority made the revelations through its FaceBook post. "The Zimbabwe Parks ...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 09:52hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Top CIO in fresh drive to invade Maleme Farm
A TOP Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operative in Matabeleland South - Rodney Mashingaidze has been accused of using Zanu PF officials to revive a bid to take over Maleme Ranch after he was b...Published: 20 Aug 2015 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's best kept secret for bush lovers
Nature-lovers have been venturing back up to Zimbabwe for several years now. Many of them head for well-known attractions like Victoria Falls and Mana Pools, both more than eight hours' drive from Bei...Published: 07 Jul 2015 at 10:45hrs | | by Traveller24
Mphoko's Maleme intervention null and void at law
LEGAL experts have said Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's recent intervention at the Maleme Ranch Farm wrangle in which he ordered a senior state intelligence official to vacate the area was p...Published: 27 Mar 2015 at 06:08hrs | | by Lulu Brenda Harris
Maleme farm row back in court
MALEME RANCH owner has been summoned to appear at the Gwanda magistrates courts this Friday for illegally occupying gazetted land despite Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko last week reversing the take...Published: 25 Mar 2015 at 17:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko orders CIO chief out of Maleme Ranch
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday showed his hand in a farm dispute that has caused turmoil in a small community in Matobo, Matabeleland South, as he ordered a senior state intelligence off...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 09:28hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Maleme farm invasion sparks outrage
The looming takeover of Maleme Farm in Matebeleland South by a top civil servant has sparked outrage from surrounding communities that have been benefiting from the farm through employment opportu...Published: 05 Mar 2015 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Honourable Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko
EDITOR,Honourable Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko, firstly allow me to congratulate you on your election and elevation to the position of Vice-President of Zimbabwe and also to be in charge ...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by Khumbulani Maphosa
Maleme Issue: Open letter to Hon. VP Phelekezela Mphoko
Honourable Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, firstly allow me to congratulate you on your election and elevation to the position of Vice President of Zimbabwe and also to be in charge of one of t...Published: 27 Feb 2015 at 20:55hrs | 2 | by Khumbulani Maphosa
Why Maleme is important
Maleme Farm in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe houses Shalom Christian Campsite and Ebenezer Agricultural Training College. Maleme Farm was given notice on the 19th of December 2014 to stop all operations...Published: 24 Feb 2015 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zapu reacts to Maleme farm invasion
THE Zimbabwe African Peoples Union (ZAPU), as a revolutionary pro-people party notes with disgust the recent invasion of Maleme Farm in Matabeleland's Matobo district, which is owned by Mr. Cunningha...Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 17:30hrs | 1 | by Mjobisa Noko
President Mugabe dragged into messy Maleme feud
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has been dragged into the messy Maleme Ranch acquisition, after the Matobo Development Forum pleaded with him to stop the farm grab, which they condemned as a painful reminder ...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Matobo traditional leaders on a collision course with War vets
THE controversy surrounding the allocation of Maleme Farm in Matopo has taken a new twist with traditional leaders leading the signing of a petition meant to pressure Government into reversing the dec...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 08:52hrs | | by Vusumuzi Dube
Riot police beat up worshippers
ANTI-RIOT police yesterday descended at Maleme Ranch in Matopo and severely beat up villagers who had gathered for a prayer meeting on the farm.The villagers were against the acquisition of th...Published: 10 Feb 2015 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo spruces up tourist attractions
THE City of Kings Business Ventures has spent over $80 000 towards the upgrading of its hospitality facilities and tourist attractions in the past two years as it seeks to consolidate its market nic...Published: 16 Dec 2013 at 17:20hrs | | by Business Reporter
April Fool is dead!
London - The April Fool is dead.Or at least the gentle jester of the common folk has metastised into a corporate colossus controlled by global marketing executives, bestriding the Internet to ...Published: 01 Apr 2013 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man (32) admits to five sex attacks on campers
Privas, France - A 32-year-old man has admitted to five sex attacks in a popular holiday area of central France including one on an 11-year-old girl, prosecutors said on Saturday.Campsites in ...Published: 12 Aug 2012 at 11:57hrs | | by Staff reporter | AFP
Five men arrested for killing two people at a safari camp in Tanzania
Arusha - Tanzanian police have arrested five people in connection with the killing of a Dutch tourist and the manager of a safari lodge in the famous Serengeti national park, officials said on Saturd...Published: 30 Jun 2012 at 15:20hrs | | by AFP
Miss Zimbabwe 2012 contestants languishing in hunger
Miss Zimbabwe 2012 contestants are reportedly languishing in hunger at their bootcamp at Karimazondo campsite in Marondera.According to The Daily News on Sunday, they have received numerous c...Published: 27 Feb 2012 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lions kill bathing tourist in Mana Pools
Peter John Evershed, 59, of Borrowdale, Harare, was at Chitake Camping site in Makuti with his wife Jane and other tourists when the incident happened.Mashonaland West p...Published: 04 Nov 2010 at 06:39hrs | 32 | by SAPA
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