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Armed robbers storm Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo
A daring armed robbery unfolded on Saturday night at a Choppies Supermarket in Bulawayo's New Luveve suburb, leaving staff traumatised and injured.The robbers, armed with guns, struck just aft...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:34hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Siqokoqela snubs Mphoko's burial
Siqokoqela Mphoko, the son of the late former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, was conspicuously absent from his father's burial at the family's Douglasdale plot in Bulawayo yesterday. His absence c...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 04:39hrs | 2018 | by Staff reporter
Biti criticizes Zimbabwe's economic policies
Former finance minister Tendai Biti has strongly criticized the economic policies under the current administration, describing them as "fictitious" and blaming them for Zimbabwe's ongoing de-industria...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 12:34hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko: Farewell to a revolutionary
THE passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has left a profound void in the hearts of many Zimbabweans and those who knew him globally. As we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:28hrs | 107 | by Marshall Ndlela
Mphoko leaves family legacy of ruins?
Zimbabwe's liberation struggle hero and former Vice President, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, whose death in India has left the nation in mourning, returns home tomorrow to be laid to rest in a tragic fam...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:43hrs | 3640 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga gives glowing eulogy for Mphoko
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who died in India on Friday. Mphoko, a distinguished liberation war...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 1379 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Raj Modi interested in Choppies acquisition
Local trading firm Pin Tail Trading, which operates the Sai Mart retail chain, has expressed interest in acquiring Choppies Enterprises Limited's Zimbabwe operations. The leading supermarket chain rec...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:54hrs | 3488 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko points to legal disputes as why Choppies is exiting Zimbabwe
Choppies Enterprises Limited has revealed plans to cease its operations in Zimbabwe, citing increased competition from the informal sector among other challenges. However, former Vice President Phelek...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 15:42hrs | 2862 | by Staff reporter
Choppies considers exiting Zimbabwe
Choppies Enterprises Limited has announced its intention to sell the business operations of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nanavac (Pty) Ltd, trading as Choppies Zimbabwe, subject to discussions and reg...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 18:26hrs | 6207 | by Staff reporter
Econet, are you ready for Starlink's direct-to-phone satellite offering?
Starlink, the SpaceX subsidiary that uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide broadband internet services globally, is intensifying efforts to offer direct-to-smartphone connectivity.Accordi...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 16:20hrs | 2534 | by Staff reporter
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo washes hands of Chimombe fraud case
In a shocking case of retribution, a suspected armed robber from Zimbabwe was found with both feet chopped off along the banks of the Limpopo River, where he reportedly targeted smugglers crossing to ...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 10:57hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Chief Chiweshe grabs equipment from Mnangagwa, villagers
In a clear sign of routine disregard for traditional leadership ethical conduct, presidential schemes subbotage and loss of public trust at local governance level, Chief Chiweshe (born Mathew Chitemam...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 3526 | by Gideon Madzikatidze | Simbarashe Sithole recently in Muzarabani
Kadewere injured, again!
The Zimbabwean national football team, the Warriors, is set to regroup in Polokwane today for a critical 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Kenya this Friday. However, the squad will...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:39hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere returns to the Zimbabwe national football team
Tino Kadewere has made a timely return to the Zimbabwe national football team, as he has been included in the 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifiers against Ken...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba fit for Warriors
Zimbabwean captain Marvelous Nakamba has declared himself fit and ready for national duty, despite a brief appearance as a late substitute in Luton Town's 1-0 win over Cardiff City in the English Cham...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:49hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Retail outlets closes amid ZWG fluctuation
The recent spate of closures among prominent retail outlets in Zimbabwe has prompted Parliament to demand an explanation from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube. The closures, attributed to the ongoing eco...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 7824 | by Staff reporter
Ultimate Survivor: The nine lives of Wadyajena
JUST a few months ago, it looked almost certain that factional wars in Zanu PF had buried Justice Mayor Wadyajena. Yet, Mayor's detractors, especially in his turbulent Midlands Province, ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 20:02hrs | 922 | by Paul Ndou
Choppies mulls Zimbabwe exit
Botswana-based retailer Choppies Enterprise Limited is contemplating a withdrawal from the Zimbabwean market, citing significant financial pressure stemming from the instability of the newly introduce...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:44hrs | 6758 | by Staff reporter
3 lions beheaded in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has launched an investigation into a disturbing case of poaching after the bodies of three lions were discovered beheaded in Hwange Nati...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:57hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has US billion dollars overseas, can wipe out debt within 24 hrs
The recent Bulawayo24 article tells us that Zimbabwe is cash-strapped: it has a staggering debt of US$ 31billion; both domestic and international. This statement is partly true. In paper, Zimbabwe is ...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 19:56hrs | 25200 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga power struggle
The recent helicopter crash at Masvingo Airport, which occurred as a presidential chopper was set to fetch President Emmerson Mnangagwa back to Harare, has ignited serious clashes and heightened mutua...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 08:31hrs | 8919 | by Staff reporter
Referees favourite moves closer to historic title
Simba Bhora 2 - 0 Chegutu PiratesSimba Bhora took a significant step towards securing their first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title after a convincing 2-0 victory over Chegutu Pirates at Wa...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:55hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Man cuts off manhood, makes sandwich and EATS!
A 19-year-old gardener in Kwekwe has been hospitalized following a shocking incident in which he allegedly cut off his own manhood and consumed it, wrapped in slices of bread. The unsettling event occ...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:16hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa was supposed to be in crashed chopper
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that the helicopter which crash-landed at an airstrip in Masvingo on Sunday was initially meant to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The President, who wa...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:34hrs | 1956 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo malls deserted
Nokulunga Mlalazi, an airtime vendor at Nkulumane Complex in Bulawayo for over two decades, has witnessed the decline of this once-bustling shopping center. Built in the late 1990s by Old Mut...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:13hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach torches widespread social media debate
Less than a week after promising to select his squad based on merit, Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, has sparked debate by including players who have not been active at club level in his 23-m...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:03hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
US ally pulls out of Zimbabwe match amid diplomatic tiff
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has quickly assembled a squad to play against the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) select team on Tuesday at Rufaro Stadium after the Zambia Defence Forces withdr...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:06hrs | 2192 | by Staff reporter
Bunjira Jnr gets Warriors select call-up
CAPS United winger Alois Junior Bunjira has been called up to the Warriors select squad for an exhibition match against the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) team at Rufaro Stadium. This match was organiz...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 07:03hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wields axe on young MPs
A faction in Zanu-PF pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a third term has come out guns blazing pushing for the ouster of young party parliamentarians whom they accuse of sabotaging the 2...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1658 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat making a strong impact in the PSL
Khama Billiat is making a strong impact in the Premier Soccer League following his return from South Africa. The Yadah star has been instrumental in his team's resurgence, scoring three goals and prov...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:20hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Man kills father chops off his manhood
Villagers of Nyagupe, in Mudzi were shell-shocked when a 24-year-old man fatally struck his father with a stone before cutting off his manhood on Monday.Takudzwa Bonga was dragged to Mutoko ma...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1635 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Bosso' title hopes suffer
Highlanders' hopes for the Premiership title took a hit with a 2-1 defeat to Simba Bhora in a Premier Soccer League midweek clash at Wadzanayi Stadium.Marvelous Chigumira gave Highlanders the ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:50hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
Pair jailed for chopping off man's leg
TWO men who made several trips to the court for brutally attacking a fellow villager and chopping off his leg over US$6 have each been sentenced to serve 10 years in jail.Sibanengi Ncube (21) ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Confused Tapera chops and changes ... again
Simba Bhora FC goalkeeper Simba Chinani has been added to the Warriors' Cosafa squad in a last-minute change by coach Jairosi Tapera ahead of the regional tournament in Port Elizabeth. The tournament ...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Warriors squad chopped and changed in 24 hours
In a span of just 24 hours, the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) significantly altered the Warriors squad set to participate in the COSAFA tournament in South Africa from June 26 to July 7 in Port...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Billiat set for Warriors return?
Yadah Stars 1 - 1 Manica DiamondsFormer Warriors captain Khama Billiat's return to the national team seems likely after he was seen in discussion with interim coach Jairos Tapera following the Cas...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 09:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hit rock bottom
Zimbabwe 0 - 2 LesothoZimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, suffered a significant setback in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers after a disappointing loss to Lesotho, leaving them at t...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 13:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Peter Ndlovu rally behind Warriors ahead of Lesotho tie
Former Zimbabwe captain Peter Ndlovu and other football legends visited the Warriors' training base in South Africa to motivate the team ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and South A...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 09:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Wolves forward ineligible for Warriors
Zifa is working tirelessly to assist striker Tawanda Chirewa in obtaining a Zimbabwean passport ahead of the 2026 Fifa World Cup Group C qualifiers against Lesotho and South Africa. Chirewa, o...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Caps United too weak for Simba
Caps United 1 - 2 Simba BhoraIn a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Rufaro yesterday, Zimbabwe international Walter Musona delivered a late free-kick to secure a victory for Simba Bhora ...Published: 27 May 2024 at 10:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa shocks Zimbabwe's ICT ministry
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's announcement approving Starlink's licensing to provide internet services in Zimbabwe surprised the Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services (ICT...Published: 27 May 2024 at 10:02hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Churches that support Mnangagwa benefit from Zimbabweans' suffering!
I HAVE written quite a bit on the deceitful and misleading teachings of Christian organizations that support the ZANU PF regime.I do not feel it necessary repeating the same things I have rais...Published: 02 Apr 2024 at 12:09hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bosso on the rise
Highlanders 1 - 0 Simba BhoraHighlanders moved to second spot on the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League table after they subdued a resilient Simba Bhora in a league match at Barbourfields Stadium ...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 13:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in SA urges caution over Zille's citizenship stance
Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena, believes people should take South Africa's opposition party leader Helen Zille's comments on giving Zimbabwean migran...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF is the black sheep of liberation movements
So, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF is currently hosting a conference of former liberation movements.Nonetheless, just how is the party viewed by their colleagues in the region?Are they trul...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Outrage over Mopani worm porridge, blood samples
SOME parents and guardians in Gwanda's Mawane district, Matebeleland South province, have expressed fear after a group of people collected blood samples from learners as part of the national school fe...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
16-year-old rapes cousin, chops body into pieces
IN a grisly act of murder which left the community of Siamputeni Village 44, Chishizya area under Chief Sinamagonde in Binga, Matebeleland North Province shocked, a 16-year-old boy is alleged to have ...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
School heads face chop over 0% pass rates
Members of Parliament want heads of schools recording zero percent pass rates to be demoted among other punitive measures that Government should impose.The legislators noted that some better r...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Sulu luxury car
Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu with a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 300d. This comes on the heels of rewarding award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayz...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 16:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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