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ZB expands its services to Botswana
THE ZB Financial Holdings Limited (ZB) has expanded its services to neighbouring Botswana as it seeks to grow its regional presence, it has been revealed.Last month, the group announced that i...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Several activities lined up for Bulawayo Day
A number of events have been planned in the city as Bulawayo commemorates the day it became a town in 1894 on June 1, to allow residents to engage and participate meaningfully in the city's cultural l...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:46hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's worst secondary school named
FROM the name, one might think that this school literally brings good news in terms of examination passes that will uphold the reputation or prestige of the school, but no. Its pass rate is nowhere cl...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:46hrs | 1565 | by Staff reporter
BCC sweats over staff turnover at 'worst school'
IN an effort to retain teachers and address the poor pass rate at its perennial worst-performing school, Aisleby Primary School, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to provide staff accommodation...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda joins Mnangagwa praise singers club
ZANU-PF Bulawayo Provincial chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has hailed President Mnangagwa for being a dedicated visionary who is working flat out to develop the City of Kings.Sibanda also applau...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 17:40hrs | 1434 | by Staff reporter
Brito rallies Bosso fans
HIGHLANDERS' coach Baltemar Brito has rallied the club's fans to come in their numbers as he seeks to guide his side to victory against reigning champions FC Platinum in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer ...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Bumper crowd expected at BF
OF course, no alcohol will be sold inside Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon, as teams are yet to comply with requirements set by the Premier Soccer League at their annual meeting.Nonetheles...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:00hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's street 'shops' flood city by night
FILLED to the brim with groceries ranging from foodstuffs, toiletry to skin care products, a pushcart — commonly known as iScania in the streets of Bulawayo — is strategically positioned at a busy...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:23hrs | 754 | by Staff reporter
Keyona TV, great vision, poor execution
ON 17 December, Bulawayo's own Keyona TV, a commercial broadcaster licensed under Fair Talk Communication started airing and it was given room to be part of Azam TV, a digital terrestrial television p...Published: 20 Jan 2023 at 06:40hrs | 400 | by Langalakhe Mabena
Trio face axe at Bosso
FOLLOWING Bukhosi Sibanda's exit at Highlanders, three more players are said to be on their way out as the Bulawayo giants seek to build a squad to compete for the league title next year.Insid...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 09:12hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says everyone has a duty to clean Zimbabwe
VICE PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said it was every citizen's duty to clean up Zimbabwe and called for a high stakeholder engagement and creation of public private partnerships (PPP) for b...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:12hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Big Zulu endorses Lobengula boy, producer LA Beatz
ZIMBABWE-born LA Beatz is Big Zulu and Inkabi Nation's go to guy! The beat master who is behind Big Zulu's Imali Eningi single, came home in style, performing to a multitude of appreciative fans at th...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Oskido rocks Bulawayo
WHEN a club DJ worth their salt plays a song, he doesn't play one that he 'likes' or one that you know! He or she plays what the club wants!And on Saturday night, Kalawa Jazmee Records boss, O...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo a pale shadow of its former self
IN the years gone by, Bulawayo, with its charming architecture in the form of Victorian-style buildings, stood tall across the country as a better-organised and cleanest city in southern Africa. ...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Warrant of arrest for Maphorisa and Kabza De Small
THE law has caught up with South African DJs Maphorisa and Kabza De Small after a warrant of arrest was issued against them in Bulawayo over non-appearance at the Victoria Falls Carnival.Themb...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 19:37hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Makandiwa church splashes US$500,000 on Bulawayo properties
UNITED Family International Church (UFIC) founder Emmanuel Makandiwa has bought two expansive properties for the expansion of his church premises in Bulawayo.The properties, one on 30 Sadie Ka...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:10hrs | 3835 | by Staff reporter
In defense of the Bulawayo parking system
Greetings to all the citizens of the Great City of Bulawayo: The City of Kings and Queens.We note with deep and grave concern as the Concerned Citizens of Bulawayo that there has arisen in our...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:38hrs | 2827 | by Qaphelani Sikhangele Sibanda
Tarumbwa shows up at Bulawayo City
VETERAN striker Obadiah Tarumbwa is trying his luck at Bulawayo City after he was released by Bulawayo Chiefs where he only spent a few months and failed to command a first team jersey.Tarumbw...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Cheating wife sex tape leaked
INFIDELITY is heart wrenching and being cheated on by someone you love can be devastating.And for a married Bulawayo woman Shylet Cassandra Ncube, it has come to pass that "lies kill a relatio...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:12hrs | 3122 | by Staff reporter
Macheso gets Bulawayo's support
King of Sungura Alick Macheso has got a lot of support from musicians who are set to grace his Bulawayo show tomorrow. ...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:20hrs | 945 | by Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Macheso promises fireworks in Bulawayo
Legendary Alick Macheso "Cheso Power" is promising fire works this Sartuday in Bulawayo as he takes his new album "Tinosvitswa nashe" to the city of Kings.https://www.youtube...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 15:52hrs | 1142 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Low to middle-income housing project takes off from Bulawayo
BULAWAYO yesterday witnessed the official launch of a US$11 million housing project that will result in the construction of thousands of low-cost housing units in selected parts of the country with th...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:26hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
MP takes Chombo head on in Parliament
Bulawayo East legislator Ilos Nyoni has demanded answers on the progress of Egodini Mall which was supposed to be complete by April 2022.Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday the legislator took...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 13:30hrs | 2750 | by Desmond Nleya and Simbarashe Sithole
City of Kings turns 128
Today is a big day for Bulawayo as the city celebrates 128 years of existence.Residents from the city are expected to celebrate their cultural diversity and declaration of Bulawayo as a city t...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Bosso bullish ahead of BF blockbuster
HIGHLANDERS coach Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu is full of confidence ahead of the Bulawayo derby against Chicken Inn at Barbourfields Stadium (BF) tomorrow.Despite his side sitting on a 10th on the log...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:16hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Mayor Solomon Mguni mourns Clive chigubu
The Mayor of Bulawayo Solomon Madlala Mguni has sent his condolence message mourning the death of the award winning comedian Clive Chigubu who succumbed to cancer. In a statement Mguni said, "...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 10:18hrs | 996 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa showers praise on Bulawayo
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is confident that Bulawayo will host a flawless Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this week.In his weekly column in The Sunday Mail, the President clearly had his fo...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:19hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Old habits die hard
DEAR President Emmerson MnangagwaYour Excellency, as Bulawayo hosted the 42nd independence anniversary, one thing for certain is that there was apparent resentment all over. Ordinarily, there ...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:11hrs | 900 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Master KG to grace Zimbabwe Independence celebrations
THE city of Kings and Queens is set to be ablaze today as South African musician, Master KG is expected to perform at the Independence Day celebrations taking place at Barbourfields Stadium.Pe...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:25hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to preside over Bosso, Dembare Uhuru Cup showdown
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa witnessing tomorrow's Independence Cup final between the country's football giants, Highlanders and Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium is a significant moment in the history of the c...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare light up 42nd Independence celebrations
ZIMBABWE turns 42 tomorrow, and the big party is in the City of Kings where football giants Dynamos and Highlanders clash in a potentially mouth-watering battle befitting the occasion.It's the...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Bosso feel the love
THE last time eternal football rivals Dynamos and Highlanders faced-off in a local football cup final at the iconic Barbourfields Stadium was in November 2007 when the Harare giants earned an extra-ti...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Mtshana Khumalo: The general who outfoxed villain Allan Wilson
A MILITARY tactician, General Mtshana Khumalo, commanded an elite group of fighters tasked with safeguarding King Lobengula's life and dignity as he trekked north at the height of the Matabele War of ...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 365 | by Elliot Ziwira
Zifa clear unqualified Mwaruwari to coach in PSL
FORMER Warriors skipper Benjani Mwaruwari has been cleared by Zifa to head Ngezi Platinum Stars' technical department following his appointment by the club this week.Mwaruwari does not hold th...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:03hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Bev to put newly renovated Waverley Hotel on fire
RAUNCHY dancer, Bev Sibanda returns to the city of Kings and Queens this Friday for another performance during the opening ceremony of the newly renovated Waverley Hotel.Waverley Hotel has bee...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 10:37hrs | 1408 | by Staff reporter
Nyathi wins gold
BULAWAYO-based female bodybuilder Shyleen Nyathi won gold in the women's fitness development at the TrySupps Novice Zimbabwe competition held at the Zimbabwe College of Music in Harare on Saturday....Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:47hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga optimistic of Zanu-PF clean sweep in Bulawayo by-elections
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has expressed optimism that Zanu-PF Bulawayo province will reclaim all the seats in the upcoming March 26 by-elections.Officially launching a partnership pr...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:36hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Nyarota launches book tonight
VETERAN journalist Geoffrey Nyarota will this evening launch his latest book titled The Honourable Minister, An Anatomy of Endemic Corruption at Royal Harare Golf Club.Nyarota's book is presen...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:50hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga slams Bulawayo City Council
VICE PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday castigated Bulawayo City Council (BCC) for awarding a tender for its new parking system to a foreign-owned company, Tendy Three International (TTI), inste...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 08:13hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos invade City of Kings
WOUNDED Castle Lager Premier Soccer League giants Dynamos, this weekend make their first visit to Bulawayo since 2019 to face Bulawayo Chiefs, a side fighting hard to change its status from a small cl...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
BCC finally adopts Master Plan
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has adopted the Bulawayo Master Plan 2019-34, which is expected to assist in refurbishing old infrastructure.The master plan was adopted after BCC conducted consult...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Distributor moves to stem Zimbabwe's fake whiskey 'pandemic'
IMITATION is the sincerest form of flattery, the old adage goes, but when it comes to alcohol, high-end whiskey in particular, this is not strictly true.Recently, according to an anonymous sou...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:51hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Bosso gored by Rhinos
Black Rhinos 2 - 0 HighlandersHIGHLANDERS paid the price for their awful defending and were left ruing the absence of veteran keeper Ariel Sibanda when they were punished by a well drilled B...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:06hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bev coming to Bulawayo
RAUNCHY dancer Bev is set to make her maiden 2021 appearance in the City of Kings and Queens next Saturday as she is billed to perform at a local hotel.Accompanied by her Sexy Angels Crew, Bev...Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 21:00hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Proposed BCC budget for 2022: $12 000 a month for rates in Bulawayo
THE proposed 2022 budget by the City of Bulawayo will see residents in some places paying as much as $12 000 for rates only, before factoring in water charges as the local authority targets to introdu...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:14hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
It's summer: Bring out the shorts and mini!
Have you ever felt the thrill of seeing the sun in the sky after a long winter?The feeling is like seeing the sunrise for the first time after a storm.You find relief.The sensa...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
The 'problem' with Sikhosana's Dlala Ntethe
I HAVE to admit, at the beginning I was one of those that did not immediately welcome the success of Sikhosana Buhlungu's song, Dlala Ntethe.I like a playful children's song like the next man ...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:55hrs | 19 | by Bruce Ndlovu
$3,6 million sponsorship for Bosso
HIGHLANDERS Football Club have entered into a $3,6 million partnership with Utande, which will see the internet service provider pay salaries for Bosso's first team players for six months.Form...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:09hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Euro scouts for Nakamba tourney
EUROPEAN scouts are expected to grace the inaugural Marvelous Nakamba Under-17 football tournament.It will be staged from June 18 to 19 in Bulawayo at White City and Luveve.The Marvelo...Published: 09 Jun 2021 at 07:10hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
City of Kings celebrates Bulawayo Day
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially open the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) on Thursday during the Urban Heritage Tour and Eco-Tourism Programme and the Creative and Cultural Industri...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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