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I left Zimbabwe to live in South Africa. I want to go back. This is why it's hard
Many South Africans wonder why so many of us Zimbabweans came to be settled in their country, and wonder why we do not simply return to our homeland.This is my story - about my rural homestead...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:57hrs | 1562 | by Staff reporter
Villagers accuse police of protecting criminals
VILLAGERS in the Mbembesi area of Matabeleland North province have accused the police of protecting criminals after some arrested cattle rustling suspects were reportedly released from police custody ...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:50hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Mental health patient steals two cattle
A suspected mental health patient in Mazowe was on Saturday ordered by Concession magistrate Joshua Nembaware to be medically examined after he gave funny statements in court.Versus Courage M...Published: 27 Mar 2023 at 09:47hrs | 737 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's spin doctors rattled by Al Jazeera exposé
THE Al Jazeera documentary which exposed how people close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa are involved in gold smuggling and money laundering has torched a storm, with citizens openly expressing anger...Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 20:28hrs | 4920 | by Staff reporter
Multitudes march in South Africa demanding Ramaphosa's exit
Thousands of protesters marched through South Africa's cities on Monday, calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign over the lack of jobs and electricity, as security forces guarded malls and stre...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:47hrs | 1192 | by Staff reporter
Lions cause havoc in Matebeleland North
A pride of lions is reportedly causing havoc in parts of Lupane, Matebeleland North, where herds of cattle belonging to different farmers have been killed.Children have not been to school as v...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:41hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Sharpshoot, a gifted sniper
On April 14 in 2019, the Sunday News published the first instalment of a two-part interview with North Korea-trained war veteran and nationalist David Mongwa Moyo.Moyo, who was affectionately ...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:40hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
2 prisoners escape, rob shop owner
TWO prisoners who were serving three-year sentences for unlawful entry escaped from Gokwe Prison on Saturday evening before robbing a shop owner at Gwehava business centre.One of the escapees ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:44hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans nabbed for cross-border stocktheft
South African police on Friday arrested two Zimbabweans and a national of that country for allegedly stealing goats and sheep valued at about R118 000.The trio stole the livestock in Zimbabwe ...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:52hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs to fine farmers for not dipping cattle
TRADITIONAL leaders have been urged to penalise farmers who are not bringing their cattle for dipping as this is hindering Government's efforts to fight the January disease.In a speech read on...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:14hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe and Simba battle for properties
WHILE the late former president Robert Mugabe's daughter Bona and her estranged husband Simba Chikore are still locked in divorce proceedings and intense negotiations on property sharing, the controve...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 08:12hrs | 6931 | by Staff reporter
One of problem lions killed in Hwange
ONE of the two lions that have been wreaking havoc in Hwange has been killed, with Zimparks authorities still tracking the other one.Zimparks Spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo told the Zbc News t...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 23:24hrs | 522 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe: Eight years on, authorities yet to give update on the disappeared journalist and pro-democracy activist
Eight years after journalist and pro-democracy activist, Itai Dzamara went missing authorities are yet to give progress report on their investigation efforts to ensure his family receives justice, tru...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 09:15hrs | 517 | by APO/Amnesty International
Minister orders auction of all stray cattle
DEPUTY Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Davis Marapira has directed local authorities to impound and auction all stray cattle as part of efforts to curb the sprea...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Mubobobo dream stokes gruesome murder rage
IN a shockingly bizarre development, a man from Chiredzi in Masvingo province was a fortnight ago gruesomely murdered and his head crushed with an axe handle by a fellow villager who had sensationally...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 18:25hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Freddy kills 2 people in Zimbabwe
CYCLONE Freddy, which had been anticipated to cause havoc in the country and parts of southern Africa has killed two people and blown off several roofs in Chimanimani and Chipinge, the country's Metro...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:40hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Schools shut as Cyclone Freddy approaches Zimbabwe
As the fringes of Tropical Storm Freddy reached Chipinge and Chimanimani yesterday, adding to the already heavy rain and lightning that earlier in the week struck and killed one person, Zimbabwe went ...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:01hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over witch hunters
HUMAN rights watchdog Coalition for Citizens Advocates (Coca) has petitioned Midlands police against the activities of witch-hunters popularly known as tsikamutandas in Zvishavane.They are rep...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:18hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
We need tractors for profitable farming
The Belarus Zimbabwe Agricultural Mechanization Equipment Program has come at the right time. Kudos to His Excellency Comrade President ED Mnangagwa for a pro-people visionary leadership....Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 07:14hrs | 475 | by ThomasTondo Murisa
Cattle rustler jailed 18 years
A notorious Mudzi cattle rustler was sentenced to 18 years in jail by Mutoko magistrate Elijah Sibanda yesterday.Thomas Chingate (21) pleaded guilty to six counts of stock theft.Prosec...Published: 16 Feb 2023 at 19:04hrs | 1100 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Cattle fattening in 90 days
CATTLE fattening is a method of raising livestock that minimises animal mobility, allowing them to gain weight more quickly. Larger animals produce more meat, which can be sold for more money ...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:34hrs | 487 | by Chipo Tachiona
Youngest African millionaire comes to Hustlers Summit Zimbabwe
Prominent businessman and Africa's second youngest Millionaire Dumisani Lingamangali Ncube, known as the Radical Entrepreneur, is landing in Zimbabwe to headline the 2nd annual edition of the Hustlers...Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 11:44hrs | 22036 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Theileriosis kills hundreds of cattle in Matabeleland South
A widow and farmer Mrs Thulani Mpofu is left with only an empty kraal and cattle bells after Theileriosis, which has claimed hundreds of cattle in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, and the...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:41hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Govt declares quarantine... sends chemicals to contain disease
A widow and farmer Mrs Thulani Mpofu is left with only an empty kraal and cattle bells after Theileriosis, which has claimed hundreds of cattle in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, and the...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 00:01hrs | 1164 | by Staff Reporter
No to lip service, says Zanu PF
ZANU PF has warned its members against lip service support, saying the true meaning of a party supporter is one who is a registered voter and who will vote for President Mnangagwa in the forthcoming e...Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 23:51hrs | 377 | by Staff Reporter
Gold mine fined $500 000 for flouting environmental laws
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has fined Jannarch 17 gold mining and milling plant $500 000 for operating a gold mine without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) licence.The mi...Published: 24 Jan 2023 at 16:32hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Fort Rixon cattle carnage: Ward records 262 deaths in 1 month
A 65-year-old Fort Rixon widow has so far lost more than 50 cattle as the dreaded theileriosis, commonly known as January disease, has ravaged through the area leaving peasants and small scale farmers...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 08:12hrs | 1329 | by Staff Reporter
Minister Soda in stock theft storm
Police in Muzarabani are up in arms with Energy Minister Zhemu Soda who is also Muzarabani North legislator. In a police document ...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 15:38hrs | 7128 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Muzarabani
Reservoirs from Beitbridge to Plumtree
GOVERNMENT working with its development partners is setting up water reservoirs along Shashe River stretching from Beitbridge to Plumtree border posts as part of efforts to control cattle movement bet...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:39hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Man axes brother over wheelbarrow
A 39-year-old man from Methodist Village on the outskirts of Bulawayo axed his 22-year-old sibling to death for selling his wheelbarrow without his consent, police have confirmed.The incident ...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:18hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe floods destroy 160ha of crops
FLOODS and strong winds destroyed over 160 hectares of crops, including maize and tobacco valued at thousands of dollars, as well as damaging 48 homes in six provinces countrywide over three days last...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe looks to public to provide solar power amid energy crisis
BULAWAYO: As lingering droughts hit southern Africa's hydropower dams, Zimbabwe faces growing electricity shortages – but connecting individuals and businesses that have installed private solar pane...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:51hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Revived CSC fast gaining traction
THE revived Cold Storage Company (CSC), now CSC-Boustead Beef Zimbabwe, is fast gaining traction among stakeholders amid increasing business orders, as more players in the meat value chain utilise the...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 07:23hrs | 1348 | by Staff Reporter
SA registered car caught trying to ferry stolen cattle in Zimbabwe
A South African registered car has been caught trying to transport stolen cattle from Mberengwa. According to a message circulating on social media, it is believed the cattle were stolen in th...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 20:42hrs | 3189 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga is embroiled in a scandalous 66 cows soccer tournament
Controversial ZANU PF Insiza North Member of Parliament Farai Taruvinga has been embroiled in a US$60 000 controversial soccer tournament which has caused members of the constituency to go up in...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 19:03hrs | 3238 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lighting strikes, kills 18 cattle
THREE farmers from Chief Chireya village in Gokwe North district were left shell-shocked on Sunday after their 18 beasts worth about USD$7000 in total, succumbed to a bolt of lightning.Gokwe N...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 21:39hrs | 899 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Zimbabwe, Botswana tighten noose on cattle rustlers
ZIMBABWE and Botswana have joined forces to deal with cross-border stocktheft.Speaking today at the mid-term review of the third session of the Zimbabwe-Botswana Bi-National Commission (BNC), ...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:41hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Pastor shot on suspicion of witchcraft
A-PASTOR from Magobo village under Chief Siabuwa in Binga was last week shot by suspects that are yet to be arrested after they accused him of practising witchcraft.Th...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:34hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Herdman fondles neighbour's breasts
A 31-YEAR-OLD cattle heardman was dragged to court on Wednesday after he allegedly fondled a 15 year old girl's breast.Virimai Ch...Published: 10 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | 2213 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Beware of fake livestock vaccines, govt warns
THE Department of Veterinary Services has warned farmers not to buy livestock vaccines from unlicensed dealers, saying most of their products were fake.The department's chief director, Josphat...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:14hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
CCC MPs defy Chamisa on US$40,000 'loot'
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday blasted legislators from his party for accepting a US$40 000 loan facilities from Parliament.Government has offer...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 05:02hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa chronicles how his clan fled to Zambia
President Mnangagwa yesterday chronicled how the Mnangagwa clan moved from Zvishavane communal areas to Zambia during the colonial era when he and his siblings were still teenagers.The Preside...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:56hrs | 1729 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo receives death 'threats' after Kasukuwere comments
Exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo said Sunday he had received death threats after his comments about fellow exile Saviour Kasukuwere's leadership ambitions.The erstwhile Z...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 05:00hrs | 5576 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo exposes Kasukuwere?
FORMER Cabinet minister Mr Saviour Kasukuwere tried to bribe his way back into Zanu-PF following the fall of their bid to thwart President Mnangagwa's ascendency in 2017, his erstwhile ally Professor ...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | 1062 | by Staff reporter
9 cattle dead as haulage truck ploughs into herd
A HAULAGE truck ploughed into a herd of cattle in Chimwara area near Halfway along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road, killing nine beats in the process.The news crew was told that the accident ...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:08hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Headman, teacher up for stock theft
A headman in Mudzi, a teacher and their accomplice are in trouble after they allegedly hired a self proclaimed prophet to cleanse the home of a senior cit...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 22:37hrs | 1150 | by Simbarashe Sithole
89 kicked off Hurungwe game ranch
IN a move likely to restore order and respect for property rights at Ruwanzi Game Ranch in Hurungwe, a Karoi magistrate has ordered the eviction of 89 illegal settlers from the property....Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:14hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Rains bring relief to Matabeleland South livestock farmers
RAINS being received in the country have brought relief to livestock farmers in Matabeleland South province whose animals were now in a poor condition because of shortage of pastures and drinking wate...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:13hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube gets bashing for buying Sandra Ndebele's album for US$8,500
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has taken some social media bashing after buying musician Sandra Ndebele's newly launched album for US$8,500.The treasury boss was a conspicuous dignitary among a...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:23hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Beware of the folly of Trojan rulers!
Government, folly of mankind?Barbara W Tuchman is a prolific writer on politics as read through history. I enjoy her take on her subject.But she is American, western, itself an importa...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 18:07hrs | 443 | by on Saturday
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