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SA-based Zim entrepreneur nominated for top award
Nyasha Chisoko, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur based in South Africa, has been nominated for Female Personality of the Year at the prestigious Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), recognizing her success in tw...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
CCC councillor arrested for extortion
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested Harare Ward 29 councillor, Blessing Duma, on allegations of extortion. Duma a CCC councillor, who serves as the chairperson of the H...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 18:31hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official in land dispute
A RUWA farmer last week accused a Zanu-PF politician of plotting to abduct and kill her in a dispute over control of her late father's properties in Mashonaland East province.Danai Jirira said...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi clinch PSL title
THERE was ecstasy, euphoria and then tears. Tears of joy!Baobab Stadium almost crashed. Luckily the structure is firm enough. It could have collapsed.Referee Patrick Kalota's final whistle...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:43hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police thwart attempt to announce parallel elections outcome
A SUBVERSIVE attempt by some Civic Society Organisations (CSOs) to illegally announce the results of the 2023 harmonised elections has been thwarted by police who on Wednesday night swooped on some pr...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chikurubi prisoner escapes, police on the lookout
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) are on the hunt for a 24 year old inmate who escaped Chikurubi Maximum Wednesday.Danaishe Chinyama was serving a one-year sentence for a charge of malicious dama...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Might Warriors crash out of Awcon despite a win
Botswana 0 - 2 Zimbabwe(The match ended 3-3 on aggregate but Botswana qualify on away goals rule)THE Zimbabwe senior national women's football team failed to qualify for the Africa Women C...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors ready for Botswana
MIGHTY Warriors coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda said the team had done enough preparation to be assured of a positive result against Botswana in the second round first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Natio...Published: 18 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Driver crashed to death by own truck
A TRUCK driver was crushed to death by his broken down truck after going underneath to fix brake failure near Nyamhunga bus terminus in Kariba on Sunday. The man had stopped the truck to fix its brake...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Steward Bank partners Kunashe Foundation to support underprivileged girls
HARARE - Zimbabwe's largest bank by depositors, Steward Bank, has joined forces with Kunashe Foundation to end period poverty in the country by supplying reusable sanitary wear to underprivileged girl...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 15:48hrs | | by Agencies
Security guards jailed for stealing farming inputs
TWO security guards from strike company were yesterday jailed 16 months by a Guruve magistrate for stealing herbicides and fertilizers from a farmer who they were providing security services.K...Published: 27 Jan 2021 at 16:53hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mr President, We Deserve Better
On 24 August 2018, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe ruled that Zanu PF leader Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa had been legitimately elected as President of Zimbabwe, effectively ending the challenge by the t...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 12:52hrs | 7 | by Fungai Chiposi
Stephen Chifunyise dies aged 70
Playwright and culturalist Stephen Chifunyise died on Monday, friends said.He was 70.The former arts and culture ministry's permanent secretary founded Chipawo in the 1980s to identify...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 22:26hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase announces top-line showcasers for September fashion show
LONDON: Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase (ZFS) will return in September for a high-class weekend of fashion – showcasing some of the African communities rising UK based designers.Scheduled for 28 S...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 07:19hrs | 4 | by Tidi Kwidini
Umbro makes changes to Warriors 'ugly' kit
ENGLISH sportswear company Umbro have responded to pleas from fans to come up with a simple and plain design by delivering an official kit for the Warriors different from the one they initially design...Published: 17 May 2019 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Serial litigant targets Zanu-PF MP
A MBERENGWA woman who is demanding $ 30 000 from Zanu-PF Mberengwa North Member of Parliament Tafanana Zhou for allegedly breaching a promise to marry and for allegedly breaking her v1rginity could be...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Gurira, Whitaker to feature in 'Mnanagwa' film
Zimbabwe-born United States-based actress Danai Gurira and American actor Forest Whitaker will join local stars for the upcoming documentary, "The Rise of Emmerson Mnangagwa". The film is bein...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Elliot craze spills into showbiz
DENDERA musician Suluman Chimbetu has had his band members referred to as "Elliot" because of their white stage attire.The name Elliot arose from the alleged resurrection miracle at a church i...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shamed cheat commits suicide
A 41-YEAR-OLD married Shamva woman committed suicide after she was caught pants down in the bush with another married man on Monday.Danai Mandebvu, of Chitsa village under Chief Bushu, could n...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Danai Gurira speaks on Zimbabwean identity
HOTSHOT Hollywood actress Danai Gurira has said she struggled to nail down her true identity in the earliest stages of her life, as she grappled with life in what was then a recently liberated Zimbabw...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Hollywood actress calls for collaborative effort
HIGH-FLYING Zimbabwean playwright-cum-actor, Danai Gurira has called for a collaborative effort to take the African narratives across the globe.The United States-based actress, who is also co-...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Frustrated top doctor breaks down
A Senior House Officer -Anaesthetics Suleiman Makore on Friday took to social media to vent his frustration on the economic situation in the country vis-a-vis the salary that medical officers ar...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Black Panther star Danai in Zimbabwe
Actress Danai Gurira, Zimbabwe's export to Hollywood has been unveiled as the face of a local anti-poaching campaign running under the theme "Poaching Steals From Us All". The Black Panther st...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Danai 'General Okoye' Gurira appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador
United Nations Women on Sunday announced the appointment of Zimbabwean born internationally renowned award-winning actor-playwright Danai Gurira as its Goodwill Ambassador. Gurira will len...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 09:44hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gurira to break bank with blockbuster Hollywood roles
AFTER starring in the Hollywood breakout movie of the year, Black Panther, Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira seems to be in line for more big money movie roles as she has been linked with potential star...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe was the real life Wakanda, recalls Danai Gurira
DANAI Gurira is taking a break from promoting her blockbuster film Black Panther to talk to a group that does not include any Hollywood reporters. But the playwright turned movie megastar is not actua...Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 08:13hrs | | by Sean Braswell
Danai Gurira on the cover of Ebony Magazine
Zimbabwe's own Danai Gurira on the cover of the June edition of EBONY Magazine.Zimbabwe’s own ...Published: 17 May 2018 at 16:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare's Working Wives to hit screens soon
A movie series titled 'Harare's Working Wives' which focuses on the livelihoods of women outside the work place is expected to hit the big screen this Saturday with audiences offered a chance to prese...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 14:37hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Danai Gurira struggled to accept her Zimbabwean heritage
Black Panther star Danai Jekesai Gurira has opened up about the struggles she went through trying to accept her Zimbabwean heritage, until the time she adopted both America and Zimbabwe, hence calling...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's mother-in-law starts campaigning for parliament seat
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga, mother-in-law Helga Mubaiwa has declared interest to contest for the Seke parliamentary seat in the forthcoming elections. In an interview on the sidelines...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere mourns Evangelist Guti Jnr
Self exiled fugitive former cabinet Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has remembered the late son of Zaoga boss Archbishop Ezekiel Guti who died in the neighbouring South Africa on Wednesday (yesterday)....Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 07:11hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mugabe movie to be released in 2019
American actor Don Cheadle Jr has dismissed rumours that he will not be part and parcel of a new movie "Mugabe" which has been scheduled for release in 2019, according to social media speculations. ...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 05:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host Intombi awards for young businesswomen
RADIO personality Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa and ex Muvhango actor Lesley Musina who played Ndalamo will next month host the Intombi Young Women In Business Awards pencilled for Bulawayo's Nesbitt Castle....Published: 09 Oct 2017 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe divorce case sour to alarming levels
The meltdown gripping Zimbabwe's once-prosperous economy has conspired with stress, and domestic violence to cause a spike in marriage breakups with the High Court in Harare alone registering 42 divor...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors coach names final team
MIGHTY Warriors coach Sithethelelwe "Kwinji 15" Sibanda has retained most of the regular players in her final squad to represent the country at the COSAFA Women's Championship that kicks off in Bulawa...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff Rteporter
Chiyangwa hails Prophet Magaya
ZIFA president Philip Chiyangwa yesterday hailed Walter Magaya as a rare breed of a patriot after the prophet opened the doors of his exclusive Yadah Hotel for the Mighty Warriors to use in the final ...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Miss Zimbabwe back on ramp
IN 13 days, Miss World Zimbabwe returns.Expect the bright lights, red carpets and all manner of glamorising that comes with such five-star events. Miss Zimbabwe Trust, organisers of Miss World Zim...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean actress tried to meet Tupac's mom
After the release of the late American rapper Tupac Shakur's biopic All Eyez On Me last week, Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira has revealed that she had frantically tried to meet with his mother, Afeni...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sibongile gets another Hollywood role
Hollywood-based Zimbabwean actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo starred in the movie, Message From the King that was released last week.Sibo, who hogged the limelight last year when she was picked ...Published: 15 May 2017 at 14:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stones wife to death over infidelity
A 21-YEAR-OLD Karoi man, who crushed his wife's head with a stone over infidelity claims, has filed an application for bail at the High Court, saying he committed the offence while in a trance....Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK announces 2017 nominees
THE Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) nominee shortlist is out and, like the last six years, it keeps producing bright, brilliant and extraordinary Zimbabweans excelling in the UK.Organisers of ...Published: 17 Mar 2017 at 09:37hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Zim Achievers UK kicks off 7th edition with the opening of nominations
UNITED KINGDOM: The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has commenced its seventh awards campaign in the UK, announcing the opening of nominations for 2017.The nominee announcement is scheduled to...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini
Zim Achievers USA a resounding success - Lovemore Majaivana gets 'Special Recognition Award'
The first USA edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) got off to a remarkable start last Saturday, as Zimbabweans living in different parts of the 50 state country turned out in their numbers f...Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 01:24hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Mighty Warriors stranded, no air tickets sponsors, Zifa says
Mighty Warriors are reportedly stranded as Zifa is still to secure air tickets for their flight to Cameroon.The women's side is participating in the Africa Women Cup of Nations (Awcon) finals....Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 07:26hrs | 9 | by Thobekile Zhou
Zimbabwe 2016 Olympics team - List
ZIMBABWE OLYMPICS TEAM Aquatics (Swimming): Athletes: Kirsty Coventry, Sean Gunn Coach: Macdonal...Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 09:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo born actor cracks Hollywood
After playing Kunta Kinte's uncle in the remake of the classic slave film series Roots, Bulawayo born actor Peace Nzirawa is looking to follow the likes of Tongai Chirisa and Danai Gurira as one o...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 22:22hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Mighty Warriors leave for SA
MIGHTY Warriors' trio of Chido Dzingirai, Rudo Neshamba and Erina Jeke have been ruled out of Sunday's friendly match against South Africa at Makhulong Stadium in Tembisa, Johannesburg.This wi...Published: 13 May 2016 at 06:53hrs | | by Ellina Mhlanga
Maita crowned Miss Africa Zimbabwe
Harare beauty, Maita Kainga was crowned Miss Africa Zimbabwe last Friday thereby automatically securing a spot for herself at the Miss Africa contest. The 22-year-old who is no new face in pageantry s...Published: 02 May 2016 at 11:48hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Zimbabwean actress to play Tupac Shakur's mom in biopic
The Walking Dead star Danai Gurira has been cast as Afeni Shakur, mother of the late rapper Tupac Shakur, in the biopic All Eyez on Me, a spokesperson for Morgan Creek Productions confirmed to EW....Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 05:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Danai Gurira talks about growing up in Zimbabwe
UNITED STATES-based Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira, who most of us have grown to know as Michonne from the sci-fi thriller series, The Walking Dead, recently spoke of Christmas in Zimbabwe on the pop...Published: 29 Nov 2015 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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