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No respite for Zimbabwe under Biden
The United States of America, believed by many to be the sole superpower post-Cold War, has arguably the most staggering defence budget ever known to humanity. Post the cataclysmic attacks of ...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:43hrs | 2053 | by Sapien Sapien
Skyz Metro FM caught in Bosso elections storm
Bulawayo based radio station Skyz Metro FM has been caught in the Highlanders elections storm after its popular presenter Babongile Sikhonjwa allegedly declared during his Saturday morning show that h...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 17:45hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to offer Trump a word of advice?
Chamisa sits in his office feeling highly encouraged by the events in America. Should he offer Trump a message of solidarity? Amidst all the hypocrisy and pretence of democracy and being a democratic ...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 09:44hrs | 2951 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Khupe wins the mantra for a bad loser
In a bizarre move characteristic of child play.Thokozani Khupe becomes referee in a contest where she is a player. While the practices of the MDC(s) provide Zimbabwe with a comedy to cheer the nation ...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 14:33hrs | 3122 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Madlela takes axe to Khami Prison
Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu popularly known by his stage moniker 'Madlela Skhobokhobo' has challenged the Bulawayo business community to partner the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service in different...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:51hrs | 1956 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec in another exam boob
The Zimbabwe Schools examination Council (Zimsec) mixed up examination dates for the Ordinary Level Agriculture Paper One, with students only finding out via social media that they were supposed to si...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:26hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Fortune Chasi's fight to be held on Boxing Day
Twenty-year-old online comedy sensation Melusi Chiripowako, affectionately known as Ray Vines, is set to take former Minister of Energy and Power Development, Fortune Chasi, in a boxing ring as part o...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:48hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Chief Mtshana hero status: A veiled insult on Matabeleland
Although the all-conquering Chief Mtshana, was a bona fide and outstanding freedom fighter of all-time requiring recognition, the recent villainous conferment of hero status on him by the relevance-se...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 09:20hrs | 2945 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Gringo's son fits in father's shoes
THE captivating performances of the late comedian Lazarus Gringo Boora might not have vanished from the small screen with his death as his firstborn son Taurai, also knownas Gringoldinho, has vowe...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:29hrs | 2980 | by Staff reporter
Gringo's burial on today
THE late popular actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora, who succumbed to cancer on Monday morning at a private health institution in Harare, will be buried today at his rural home in Rukweza, Rusape.Ye...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 06:23hrs | 2081 | by Staff reporter
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | 4276 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Trump called Chamisa for advice
The American elections have shown us a number of interesting things and indeed it has given us shocking similarities between Trump and Nelson Chamisa. There is a striking similar behaviour between the...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 22:47hrs | 7584 | by Dr Masimba Mavza
Brave performance by Brendan Taylor as Pakistan pips Zimbabwe
Shaheen Afridi tops Brendan Taylor to make it 1-0 for PakistanPakistan 281 for 8 (Sohail 71, Imam-ul-Haq 58, Chisoro 2-31) beat Zimbabwe 255 (Taylor 11...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 18:22hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
Demagogues are abandoning democratic values and high ground to defend recalled sell-out MPs
Democracy is the greatest gift the Greeks gave to mankind. "Government of the people, by the people, for the people," as US President Abraham Lincoln defined democracy in his famous Gettysburg speech ...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 08:07hrs | 1710 | by Wilbert Mukori
How the Khupe coup resonates with the import of Excelgate
Thi's time last year, Excelgate was about to be published, in the ex-pectation, inter alia, that the MDC Alliance, in particular, would capitalise on the revelations therein, to both fuel their legal ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 11:11hrs | 4111 | by Ibbo Mandaza
Zimbabwe's weak opposition falls prey to vultures
CELEBRATING Zimbabwe's main opposition party's 21st anniversary on September 26, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa tweeted: "MDCA 21st anniversary celebrations ... Thank you beloved and fellow citize...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 07:09hrs | 899 | by Gumisai Nyoni
10 South African Celebrities Who Are Actually Zimbabwean
The South African entertainment industry has been conquered by highly talented men and women, who have held their own in all the niches of the industry - from sports to the movie industry, to comedy a...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 08:39hrs | 10256 | by Staff Writer
Sasai launches talent promotion show across Africa
LONDON - Cassava Fintech International (CFI) has launched a new #African&Talented promotion aimed at identifying and supporting talent across Africa through the Sasai App, with the top winner walk...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 16:00hrs | 468 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa and the cult of mediocrity in Zimbabwe politics
ZIMBABWE has finally arrived at its Idi Amin moment in history.This is a moment where the vulgar, obscene and grotesque performances of leaders get tragically normalised. It is a true "gods mu...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 07:23hrs | 1215 | by Dinizulu Macaphulana
Comedian mocks Mnangagwa despite fear of reprisal
Victor Mpofu is using satire to shine a light on Zimbabwe's political problems, reaching a growing audience despite living in fear of retribution from President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government....Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 20:20hrs | 7751 | by Staff reporter
Producer releases humour-filled sitcom
BULAWAYO film producer Kudzai Chikomo has released a rib-cracking sitcom series, Bazukuru, aimed at promoting the family unit as a key support system and a foundation for a healthy society.Baz...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 07:43hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Social media alone won't bring change in Zimbabwe
EXACTLY four years ago, in an opinion piece run by The Guardian, I argued that social media activists in Zimbabwe faced an uphill struggle finding momentum to steer themselves towards the path of demo...Published: 13 Aug 2020 at 20:22hrs | 349 | by Bruce Mutsvairo
Zimbabwean actress fulfilling Hollywood dream
Sibongile Mlambo, a Zimbabwean actress based in Hollywood, says she enjoys authentically portraying different characters, lives, and perspectives, especially those of fierce, strong, multi-faceted wom...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 09:55hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Cook Off, ZBC ink screening deal
LOCAL film lovers, who never got an opportunity to watch the multiple award-winning movie Cook Off will do so on August 11 and 14 when it premieres on ZBC-TV.The 2017 comedy, produced by Joe N...Published: 27 Jul 2020 at 08:48hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean MTV Base host weighs in on career
The first Zimbabwean television host to be on MTV Base South Africa and MTV Africa, Kimberley Robinson, aka Kim Jayde, says even though her career is often seen as an overnight success, consistent har...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 18:55hrs | 8537 | by Staff reporter
Somizi Mhlongo's actress mother dies
Veteran South African actor Mary Twala has died. She was 80 years old.Her son, actor, choreographer and TV presenter Somizi Mhlongo shared the news on Instagram.Alongside photos of his...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 15:57hrs | 1438 | by Staff reporter
With or without the people, political parties must go on
THOUGH it is already a common occurrence that the people only matter to politicians during elections, that truth has not been rightly validated as has happened over the past two months.When go...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:17hrs | 460 | by Teni Chitanana
Joshua Nkomo's costly heroism
I first suffered the consequences of being a critical analyst and a questioner of orthodox opinion at my early secondary school. In one incident, I totally lost the kind favour of my Bible Knowledge t...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 18:06hrs | 2942 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Comedians poke fun at Mnangagwa's speeches
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has inspired humourists in the country who are cashing in on his stunts when he addresses the public, the Daily News reports. This comes after Doc Vikela lau...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 07:18hrs | 9988 | by Staff reporter
'Farcical and surreal'
'Farcical and surreal - like a poorly scripted Mr Bean film without the comedy' was how MDC Vice-President Tendai Biti described his arrest with other party leaders last week for trying to enter their...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 19:27hrs | 1090 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
The abduction of the three MDC activists explained.
Surely to their word the police have finished their investigations in the alleged abductions of the three MDC Alliance women leaders. For sometime now the press is awash with the charges and arrests o...Published: 13 Jun 2020 at 13:46hrs | 6094 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tendai Biti: The story of my arrest in Mnangagwa's tinpot Zimbabwe
"It was farcical and surreal like a poorly scripted Mr Bean film without the comedy", says MDC Alliance vice-president of his recent arrest.This article was first published by ...Published: 09 Jun 2020 at 19:23hrs | 6848 | by Tendai Biti
Insights into Mangudya's era of fibs, fiddling
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya (pictured) says he has been praying for Zimbabweans to understand economics. Zimbabweans, in turn, have been making the same prayers - for him.T...Published: 28 May 2020 at 07:59hrs | 1317 | by newZWire
Cook Off's Netflix premiere date revealed
THE countdown has begun for Zimbabwe's award-winning film Cook Off to premiere on the world's leading Internet entertainment service, Netflix. Cook Off , a 2017 comedy film will be available o...Published: 27 May 2020 at 07:15hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Umkhula dismisses death rumours
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean comedians Omkhula member Morris Moyo (pictured right) has dismissed rumours that he had died, saying he suffered a stroke in 2018 after winning an award in Durban....Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:02hrs | 2081 | by Staff reporter
Fighting for nothing, living for anything
Blessed are those who will intently read Bishop Lazi's sermon today and take it to heart for they will be able to see the future.You see, politics is not a beauty pageant: You cannot just catw...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:17hrs | 147 | by Bishop Lazarus
Zimbabwean film 'Cook Off' in milestone Netflix deal
Local film "Cook Off" is set to make history when it becomes the first local production to show on popular social media service Netflix which has over 160 million subscribers. "Cook Off" filmm...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:13hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19: An alliance of the opposites
Unfolding world developments suggest that times of pandemic are also fertile epistemological moments. Epistemological moments are those times in life when new knowledge and the discovery of new social...Published: 10 May 2020 at 07:33hrs | 147 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
DStv Compact subscribers get free May bouquet upgrade
MultiChoice is giving a free month-long upgrade to all DStv Compact subscribers to the next higher bouquet because of the Covid-19 lockdown situation in South Africa.Until 29 May DStv Compact ...Published: 04 May 2020 at 10:55hrs | 2611 | by Staff reporter
Sitcom runs out of episodes
THE rib-cracking sitcom, Indlalifa (The Heir) production team yesterday said they were seeking permission to continue shooting in the wake of a national lockdown imposed by President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 08:02hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: ZTV sitcom Indlalifa online
THE 13-episode situational comedy (sitcom) Indlalifa (The Heir) which features award-winning local musicians Tebza and Paulla Paloma has moved to spread its tentacles by showcasing its episodes online...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 22:32hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo events cancelled
The Government has suspended public gatherings of more than 100 people including weddings and church events for the next 60 days as it monitors the Covid-19 pandemic. Other events which ...Published: 18 Mar 2020 at 06:34hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube: Laughter keeps Zimbabwe going
Top comedian Carl Joshua Ncube says Zimbabweans use laughter as one of the ways to deal with many problems they encounter as a result of the political and economic crisis in the country.Ncube ...Published: 08 Mar 2020 at 09:03hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Upcoming movies 2020
2020 is full of surprises when it comes to movies. Some are newly filled with actions and mysteries and the others will simply end up your suspense. Many of us would surely love to have access to thei...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 17:37hrs | 1186 | by Staff Writer
Stadia ban provides fodder for jesters
CONFEDERATION of African Football (CAF)'s ban of local stadia- the National Sports in Harare, Barbourfields in Bulawayo and Mandava- from hosting international soccer matches has attracted the attenti...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 07:33hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Motivation lectures by Carl Joshua Ncube
Carl Joshua Ncube starts 2020 running by announcing a new book called MOTIVATIONAL LECTURES by Carl Joshua Ncube. The comedian stated that this book which is his 4th self published offering will be av...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 07:08hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Popular comedian portrays Mnangagwa character
POPULAR comedian Doc Vikela and his Simuka Comedy team have launched a comic series focusing on the country's presidency.Titled Vakuru, the series which is shared on various social media platf...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 16:48hrs | 2758 | by Staff reporter
Post-Mugabe film premieres in Los Angeles
ZIMBABWE's first post-Mugabe feature film titled Cook Off will throughout this weekend be screened at the prestigious Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles.The Los Angeles Times has ...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:59hrs | 2206 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa not serious about political dialogue
Last week, MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa travelled to South Africa to press President Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in what the opposition describes as "the Zimbabwe crisis." The so-called...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 05:40hrs | 1467 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Can anyone please assist Chinehasha Health Centre in Mash. Central?
Imagine handling three new born baby deliveries at night using a phone light during an extended power outage, what a nightmare it must be? Chinehasha Health Centre is said to be the first of i...Published: 03 Feb 2020 at 18:39hrs | 521 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
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