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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 | 50 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
China hands over New Parliament Building to Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa is set to preside over the official handover ceremony of the New Parliament Building, generously constructed by the Chinese Government, to the Zimbabwean Government.This im...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF to capitalise on CCC multiple candidates?
Zanu-PF is expected to win in perceived opposition strongholds and consolidate its dominance after the CCC fielded two or three candidates in constituencies and wards in areas where it has traditional...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Beatrice Mtetwa issues summons for former clerk
HUMAN rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa and Tawanda Nyambirai's law firm has issued summons to former clerk, Tendayi Satarawu Murambiza who admitted to embezzling US$128 000 from the law firm.Mura...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
What a shame!. . . .UZ students walks into trap
A MARRIED law student, who is a police officer, was caught by her husband in a naked state on the bed of her lover in Domboshava on Tuesday night.H-Metro were exclusive witnesses to the drama....Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 10:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Chikowore
President Mnangagwa yesterday sent a condolence message to the Chikowore family following the death of Sekuru Herbert Chikowore, father to Deputy Presidential spokesperson, Mr Regis Chikowore....Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:42hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Urban home-seekers invade rural area land
The rising cost of land in urban centres such as Harare has pushed desperate home seekers to invade adjacent rural areas, which are now experiencing increasing pressure on demand for social services....Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:00hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
48 Teach For Zimbabwe Fellows graduate
48 Teach For Zimbabwe (TFZ) Fellows drawn from employed teachers and non-teachers from Chiredzi and Mutoko graduated at Ochie Safari Lodges in Domboshawa yesterday after undergoing training....Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 07:11hrs | 7 | by Chamunorwa Matanhike
African education in Zimbabwe is credited to Christian missionaries
The history of Christianity and African education in Zimbabwe is the history of Christian missionary work and achievements. Dr David Livingstone, a member of the London Missionary Society, travelled e...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 17:07hrs | 35 | by Dr Onesimus A. Ngundu
Gold rush spawns fresh displacements
THOUSANDS of Domboshawa villagers on the outskirts of Harare face imminent displacement to accommodate a clique of gold miners with strong links to the ruling Zanu PF party and top government official...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa remembers Muzenda
On the 18th anniversary of the death of Vice President Simon Vengesai Muzenda yesterday, President Mnangagwa said the best that the country can do to honour him is to always remember the sacrifices th...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi family accepts unsigned will
RELATIVES of the late socialite and businessman Genius Ginimbi Kadungure and other possible beneficiaries of his estate, yesterday unanimously accepted an unsigned will recently filed at the Master of...Published: 26 Nov 2020 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi death: The details
BUSINESSMAN Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, who died on the spot along Liberation Legacy Way in Harare, ordinarily known by many as Borrowdale Road, when his speeding Rolls Royce collided head-on with a H...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 05:24hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Domboshava woman gets help
A 27-year-old Domboshawa woman Gloria Dzorwa who has never walked in her life as she was born with a spinal dysfunction before being left in the custody of relatives after her father dumped her when h...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Ginimbi's passport temporarily released
SOCIALITE and businessman Genius Kadungure, popularly known as Ginimbi, who is on remand over fraud, tax evasion and money-laundering charges involving over $3,5 million, was yesterday granted a repri...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief, Mutodi clash over Chinese investment
A MEETING to discuss a potential mining investment by a Chinese firm, Geoglobal in Dombashawa, ended in acrimony after a clash between Chief Chinamhora and legislator for the area, Energy Mutodi....Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should ensure rule of law is followed
THIS week, we carried a story in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to the rescue of 20 000 villagers who were being evicted from a piece of land in Domboshawa, where a Chinese miner wants to sta...Published: 03 May 2019 at 06:53hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday
'Zifa to improve on e-ticket system'
ZIFA board member for competitions, Chamu Chiwanza, yesterday said the big Afcon qualifier between Zimbabwe and Congo was a learning curve for them. He said improvements will be seen in future assignm...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi tax evasion investigations complete
Businessman Genius Kadungure was back in court yesterday for continuation of his $22 million tax evasion case.Kadungure was represented by Jonathan Samkange when he appeared before Harare regi...Published: 23 Feb 2019 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF torture camps emerge'
As the crackdown on anti-government protests escalates, human rights activists have reported the emergence of torture camps in the country following the clampdown on protesters, opposition leaders and...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe protest death toll from riots rises to 12
As normalcy slowly returns to Zimbabwe after days of tensions between protesters and security forces following this week's deadly riots - human rights groups yesterday said the death toll from the cla...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 15:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe soldiers 'run amok, fire gunshots, teargas at farmers'
A Zimbabwean court is reportedly set to hear how soldiers recently fired gunshots and teargas at farmers who resisted eviction to make way for the establishment of an army base near Domboshawa, one of...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 16:38hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe army 'grabs' more land
Zimbabwe's gung-ho military will once again have to defend itself in court after being accused of running amok recently and "grabbing" more land for its use - this time from a group of farmers....Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 14:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wicknell, wife back together
After speculation of an imminent split following a social media rage and accusations of cheating, flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo and wife Sonja Madzikanda have reignited their love with a Vic...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 16:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Anxiety' grips Zimbabweans ahead of Con-Court hearing
Anxiety has reportedly gripped Zimbabweans as the southern African country awaits the verdict of the Constitutional Court following the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) presidential candidate Nels...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 19:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi buys R4.1m Rolls Royce Ghost
HARARE socialite, Genius Kadungure - popularly known as Ginimbi - on Saturday took delivery of a 2018 Rolls Royce Ghost valued at a minimum US$314 000 or ZAR4,1 million adding to his already big fleet...Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 16:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tamborinyoka up for defacing rival's campaign posters
MDC Alliance Goromonzi West candidate Luke Tamborinyoka, was hauled before the courts yesterday for allegedly pasting his campaign posters on top of a party competitor's during primary elections....Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi, Zodwa fight over a girl
As confusion continues over the status of socialites Genius Kadungure and long-time partner Zodwa Mkandhla's relationship, the two caused a scene in Mount Pleasant, Harare over the weekend, after Zodw...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 16:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wife denies 'farm grab' report
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Mrs Mary Chiwenga, has dismissed as false media reports that she grabbed a 300-hectare Arda Seeds Farm along Domboshawa Road.Through her lawyer, Mr ...Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 20:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Clashes in Zanu PF prompt to rally ban
The Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported that squabbles between members of the ruling Zanu PF led to the ban of their rally in Domboshava recently."On 14 January, in Mutare West ward 10 at Domb...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's gukurahundi commission overlooks Ndebeles for commissioners
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission has suspended consultations that were expected to start today after human rights campaigners went to court for the process to be shelved pending the ap...Published: 10 Feb 2018 at 17:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutodi eyes Bikita South seat
Outspoken businessman-cum politician Energy Mutodi is eyeing the Bikita South National Assembly seat after the ruling Zanu-PF party transferred him from Mashonaland East to Masvingo with effect from J...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa's father dies
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa's Father K P Mliswa has died.This was revealed by the MP who expressed shock over the death of his father."It is with a deep sense of shock and sadness t...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 12:08hrs | 6 | by Stephen Jakes
'Chidyausiku a hero,' says Mngangagwa
MEMBERS of Zanu-PF's Politburo were last night discussing requests for conferment of national hero status to former Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku, with a determination expected today.Justi...Published: 07 May 2017 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stabs wife for snubbing rural home
A Domboshawa man brutally stabbed his wife with a knife for refusing to move from their Hatcliffe residence to his rural home, a Harare court heard yesterday.Moregood Mverechena, 32, o...Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
If all these Churches were companies Zim will be flourishing- Barbara Nyagomo
Progressive Democrats Zimbabwe leader Barbara Nyagomo has compiled a list over 559 Churches in Zimbabwe and expressed her wish that if these denominations were companies in the country the nation will...Published: 08 Jan 2017 at 05:30hrs | 10 | by Stephen Jakes
Bikita Minerals investing $8.7m
Zimbabwe's only petalite and tantalite producer, Bikita Minerals is investing $8.7million into capital projects and this programme started in March last year, the company's chief executive officer Gra...Published: 18 Dec 2016 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bikita’s Lithium Stadium in $200 000 facelift
Lithium Stadium in Bikita under Chief Marozva which the previous management at Bikita Munerals had condemned and planned to turn into cattle auctioning pen has been renovated to international standard...Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 04:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mujuru's top ally dies
Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) Manicaland provincial secretary for information and publicity Moses Mutyasira died on Saturday due to an alleged diabetes sickness.Mutyasira, who was master o...Published: 07 Nov 2016 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Avenues Clinic donates hospital beds to LCBL Sisters
The Avenues Clinic today (Friday) presented 35 hospital beds to the Little Children of our Blessed Lady, a Roman Catholic religious order, for use in institutions the LCBL sisters run. The Cli...Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 17:42hrs | 10 | by Agencies
3,000 jobs at revamped tomato canning plant
A JOINT-VENTURE tomato and fruit processing investment between Schweppes Zimbabwe and the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is targeting to create at least 3,000 direct and indirect ...Published: 24 May 2016 at 06:42hrs | | by Oliver Kazunga
Senior magistrate fired over O-level qualifications
A SENIOR magistrate in Zvishavane, Joe Kabiti, who worked for 33 years without the basic five Ordinary Level subjects, has had his contract with the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) terminated on th...Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Patrick Chitumba
Harare man kills three people in one night
A Harare man has appeared in court facing allegations of murdering three people in one night in Chinamhora.Peter Dirai, who was on the run, allegedly committed the crime in the company of Bles...Published: 15 Jul 2015 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
VP Mphoko opens up on Gukurahundi - Height of Hypocrisy
Mr Phelekezela Mphoko's interview that appeared in the Sunday Mail of the 15th February is a very provocative and insensitive piece of untruths as far as the gukurahundi/fifth brigade crusade is c...Published: 19 Feb 2015 at 16:15hrs | | by Jacob JD Dube
Zimbabwe, Microsoft in education pact
GOVERNMENT is negotiating with US-based Microsoft Corporation - the world's biggest computer software company - for provision of modern ICTs that could be used in the education sector, among other key...Published: 28 Sep 2014 at 12:30hrs | 13 | by Enacy Mapakame
Interview with Grace Mugabe's 'son'
His parents died before he had even attained the age of 10. The future looked bleak with prospects of completing his education waning. His only hope were his grandparents whose lives were in the clut...Published: 24 Aug 2014 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube to tour with brand new material
The brand new stand up comedy show by Carl Joshua Ncube is set to kick off next week (Friday...Published: 24 Jul 2014 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zim churches 'fragmented'
In an address to prelates of the Catholic Bishops Conference in Rome, Pope Francis heaped praise on their work.He said, "The church in your country has stood fast with her people both before a...Published: 22 Jun 2014 at 10:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
MDC-T infuriated by Tsvangirai reports
The MDC-T's acting treasurer-general, Theresa Makone, has labelled state media reports that claimed Morgan Tsvangirai fled a hospital without paying his bill as inaccurate and malicious.The MD...Published: 29 May 2014 at 18:22hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
Indigenisation Act to be amended
In a major climb-down, the Government is in the process of reviewing the indigenisation and empowerment policy to facilitate sector-specific implementation. The developments will be viewed as ...Published: 25 May 2014 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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