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Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3580 | by Moses Chibaya
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 35 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
The pitfalls of Zimbabwe's 2023 elections
One thing that many people might not be seeing right now is that the 2023 general elections have already started.That's for the simple reason that elections are not just about a few days befor...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:22hrs | 7 | by Tawanda Majoni
The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
One thing that many people might not be seeing right now is that the 2023 general elections have already started.That's for the simple reason that elections are not just about a few days befor...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:45hrs | 8 | by Tawanda Majoni
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai told to first contest in council elections before aiming for Parliament
Frontrunner for the CCC legislative slot, Richard Tsvangirai has allegedly been told to first contest in council elections before aiming for Parliament.Tsvangirai is contesting in the party's ...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 09:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers raise nation's flag high
ZIMBABWEANS in the Diaspora continue to fly the nation's flag high through excellence in their professions, a product of the country's education system.In recent months, Zimbabweans, from stud...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Death at a funeral
THREE people died while 14 others were injured when a bus collided with a haulage truck on Saturday night near Gwayi, in Matabeleland North.The bus belonging to the Zimbabwe Power Company was ...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mourners die in head on collision
THREE people died while 14 others were injured when a bus collided with a haulage truck on Saturday night near Gwayi, in Matabeleland North. The bus belonging to the Zimbabwe Power Company was...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Masuku is installed
THERE was pomp and grandeur yesterday in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province as people came from far and wide to witness the installation of Mr Nkulumane Masuku as the substantive Chief Masuk...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Luphahla tips Dube to shine
FORMER Warriors striker Joel Luphahla has tipped forward Prince Dube to shine at the Africa Cup of Nations finals which start in Cameroon in a fortnight.Luphahla says the youngster has the pot...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 07:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses
A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | | by Addy Kudita
'Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it!' Magaisa will baffle you with bullshit
"'Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.'" argued Nicholas Clairmont in Big Think."The quote is most likely due to writer and philosopher George Santayana, and in its original...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:51hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
POEM: Africa My Africa
Africa, my Africa, land of natural splendor and natural glamour, Where impish eagles whistle and dominate the skies while hawks screech and scream! The fight for aerial territorial space is a ...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Thembani Dube
Sikhala et al join in the scramble for land - they're now indistinguishable from Zanu PF
Let us start by defining the primary task the late Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC friends were entrusted to do by the people of Zimbabwe. The people risked life and limb to MDC leaders into power on th...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 09:09hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ngodzo weds maKhumalo
CONGRATULATIONS are in order to Zephania "Mania" Ngodzo and his long-time partner Nonhlanhla Khumalo on their wedding!The couple tied the knot at Barham Green in Bulawayo last Sunday and the p...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Most Zimbabweans are not taught to be productive, but competitive
GRADE 7 results are out. A national pass rate of 37% was realised, down by 9% from the 46% recorded in 2019. An encouraging theme in line with aspirations of Sustainable Development Goals on gender eq...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Sapien Sapien
When the opposition runs rings around the opposition
Events in the opposition camp over the past few weeks have been amusing and amazing. Fierce contestation in the MDC followed the late Morgan Tsvangirai's unilateral and undemocratic declaration that t...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 07:00hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Govt warns errant drivers
GOVERNMENT yesterday said it would descend heavily on road offenders to minimise loss of lives due to road traffic accidents during the festive season, and on those using unregistered and unroadworthy...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
When local authorities become hopeless laggards
IF Bishop Lazarus' great-grandfather were to rise from the dead today God forbid! The man was just an unbearably torturous disciplinarianhe would pretty much be able to figure his way around Harare....Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 07:56hrs | 8 | by Bishoo Lazarus
Bulawayo teen dazzles SA TV
WHERE there is hope there is life!Born and raised in the dusty streets of Nkulumane, no one would expect that a local gem in the name of Sakhekile Mabhena (18) would feature in the South Afric...Published: 31 Aug 2019 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
By-elections TKO and below the belt politics
If the Matabeleland North by-elections held recently were a boxing match, the MDC-Alliance would have been dealt a technical knock-out (TKO).After jabs and uppercuts, then a flurry of combinat...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Are we enjoying the fruits of our independence-Zimbabwe?
The Zimbabwe is on standstill not because of sanctions. The real matter is on "CORRUPTION" and Zimbabwe to go forward need to adhere to its "Constitution".. In the Zimbabwean scenario, a certain secti...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 21:26hrs | 7 | by Enos Denhere
Zimbabwe on the knife edge
Legitimacy issues will continue to follow Mnangagwa. All forms of cheating were applied, hence our elections fell below international standards, thus the continuation of sanctions. ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:52hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Dembare suffers Neymar blow
WHEN it looked like everything was falling in place in the Dynamos camp with the return to full fitness of Ngangu Mangala earlier this week, the Harare giants have been hit with a fresh injury blow wi...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Way forward on Zimbabwe situation
Zimbabwe to go forward we need to adhere to our "Constitution". We need press freedom, freedom of speech, rule of law (all citizens to respect rule of law without political affiliation), transparency,...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 22:34hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
Zimbabwe, way forward will be great tribute to the great icon Oliver Mtukudzi?
Dialogue is a way to solve all the problems we are facing as a nation. The way forward is to do away with strongman spirit. Going forward, we must correct wrongs now. We need to value humanity. The go...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:23hrs | | by Enos Denhere
Tuku a cultural icon, a world changer, a true superstar and legend
ICON. Superstar. Legend. Three words that have been used to describe departed Zimbabwe music icon Oliver Mtukudzi. Mtukudzi thoroughly deserved the accolade. His almost four-decades long music career ...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 2 | by Methuseli Moyo
Dzamara speak on Zanu-PF fights
Political Activist Patson Dzamara has warned Zimbabweans from taking sides in the ongoing fights between Zanu-PF factions saying Zimbabweans stand to benefit nothing because the fight is about persona...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 14:10hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Of prophets-cum-political activists
A few senior Government officials have taken ill over the past few months, which in itself is not an unusual event. What is unusual is the birthing of a new menace in Zimbabwe which this writer opts t...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 11:46hrs | | by Nicole Hondo
Letter to Nelson 'Mischief' Chamisa
Dear Mr Chamisa First, greetings from the cotton tuft-haired elders in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve. Admittedly, this is the first time that the council of Karitundundu, the agel...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Madinda was a good singer'
THERE are some people who deserve special mention in Zimbabwe football. One of them is Ali "Baba" Dube, a respected figure in junior coaching circles.Alibaba as he is fondly known, has a...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nobuntu dazzles Bulawayo fans
BULAWAYO's all-female ensemble Nobuntu dazzled fans with their energetic and scintillating performance during their concert dubbed Charity Concert Nobuntu Pad Bank Show held at the National Gallery of...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA singers miss flight for Zim concert
SOUTH Africa-based gospel musicians Takesure Zamar Ncube and Mkhululi Bhebhe failed to fly into the country for fellow singer Temba "Tembalami" Tagwirei's The Fight live DVD recording on Saturday at 7...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso fills up Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex
Oh, what a night! Sungura icon Alick Macheso on Friday settled matters with a sold-out gig and capped it with a stellar performance that left many in awe when he launched his 11th album, Dzinosvitsa K...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:39hrs | 23 | by Staff rpeorter
Jonathan Moyo exposes Charamba's secret past
Jonathan Moyo promised to post online a comprehensive thread revealing details about George Charamba (author of UNDER THE EAVES) and other hitherto unknown details about him.Below are posts do...Published: 21 May 2018 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe delegation dazzles investors on Wall Street
After decades of economic isolation, the Zimbabwe Government, led by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Patrick Chinamasa, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International trade, Dr Sibusis...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Juju doesn’t work, claims Macheso
SUNGURA musician Alick Macheso has broken silence on superstition and juju saying it does not work in music.He believes time and hard work is the key to success in the industry.Macheso...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 17:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinono fails to dazzle with brilliance and soars to nauseating height with bull
"If you cannot dazzle them with brilliance baffle them with bull!" Well Hopewell Chinono is certain one individual who has taken this as his mission in life. In his desperate effort to justify...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 06:43hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
WATCH: Ammara Brown turns up heat with raunchy video
THE Akiliz video is finally out and Ammara Brown has pulled out all the stops with somewhat raunchy scenes on the music video that has got some fans hot under the collar.https://www.youtube.co...Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Who departs if the 'Chosen One' returns at Bosso
MADINDA is back at Highlanders! One could wake up to this headline any one of these days.Oh what a beautiful feeling for any and all that like to enjoy watching their favourite football team c...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:19hrs | 3 | by Allan Foti
Unmasking Isibaya's scoundrel Ngwebedla
THERE are actors who always make immediate impact when they step on stage, spicing up things with their facial expressions, body language and their on-point costumes that draws the audience into their...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu returns to Bulawayo
SA entertainer, Zodwa Wabantu who stirred controversy two months ago after she was barred from attending the Harare International Carnival as her act was deemed indecent, is returning to Bulawayo on T...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 05:23hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
When Mugabe or Mnangagwa go: Are Zimbabweans fixing their eyes on wrong goal posts?
Genesis 21:19 "And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water, and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink."History has shown that when dictators die order is ...Published: 21 Aug 2017 at 21:22hrs | 2 | by Andrew Manyevere
Much ado about nothing
Zimbabweans are an excitable bunch. Indeed, we love things. Our propensity for trivia is second to none. As such, it is very easy for us to be dazzled and distracted by anything. Not only that, we see...Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 07:41hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
Police launch national WhatsApp hotline
The Zimbabwe Republic Police recently also launched a national WhatsApp hotline where members of the public can register their complaints to the police via Whatsapp. The ZRP National Whatsapp hotline ...Published: 18 Mar 2017 at 12:29hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
13 people died on the spot
FOURTEEN people from two families travelling in a commuter omnibus to a funeral in Masvingo died when a haulage truck collided with their vehicle and crushed it in a horrific accident near the Nationa...Published: 10 Mar 2017 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
7 Life Changing Motivational Lessons From The Zimbabwe versus Senegal Afcon Match
Number 1: You Can Clear It Off The Line!After the otherwise impressive under-pressure goalkeeper failed to handle the ball, it looked certain to be a goal, ...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 13:32hrs | 1 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Motorists suspecting foul play on spot fines must take their receipts to nearest police station
The Zimbabwe Republic police has warned motorists that if they suspect being cheated at road blocks after being made to pay spot fines they are allowed to go to the nearest police station to check if ...Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 05:37hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe is dying for change because instead of MPs we have thugs and clowns
Zimbabwe is facing a serious economic meltdown; with unemployment soaring to nauseating heights of 90% plus, no clean running water in most cities and town, government failing to pay civil servants, r...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 08:39hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
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