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Zimbabwe, South Africa beef up border teams
ZIMBABWE and South African border authorities have beefed up their teams in preparation for increased human and vehicular traffic during the Easter holidays.South Africa has deployed 400 addit...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wishes Christians happy Easter
President Mnangagwa has wished Christians around the world a happy Easter, adding that with hope, faith, and love, even death can be defeated. Posting on his Twitter handle, the President...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
The story of Easter; a compilation of perspectives
Easter actually originated as an ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox. In Christianity, the day was dedicated to observing the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated around the time of th...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 11:50hrs | 7 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Chiwenga preaches peace
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on people to uphold peace and harmony as a prerequisite for development. VP Chiwenga, a devout Catholic, made the call when he joined fellow Cath...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
12 Mugodhi church members on the run
POLICE in Wedza, Mashonaland East province, have launched a manhunt for 12 Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church members over the violence that erupted at the church's headquarters during Easter.The ...Published: 14 May 2022 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa brain freeze has him confused
President Emmerson Mnangagwa often touts his Christian faith when speaking publicly. He has told some audiences that had he not been a politician, he would have been a preacher.You would think...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Voter registration continues over holidays
MOBILE voter registration centres will be open during the Easter holidays which start today, and people wishing to vote in next year's elections should take advantage of that opportunity to register, ...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Easter accidents death toll rises
POLICE have reported nine deaths from 127 traffic accidents that left 75 people injured during this year's Easter holiday, compared to five deaths from 96 accidents and eight injuries last year....Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police on high alert
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that it will descend heavily on traffic offenders and violators of Covid-19 regulations during the Easter Holiday.This comes after President Emmer...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 hits schools again
THE coronavirus pandemic has hit schools again, following 46 confirmed new cases involving learners, educators and non-teaching staff in Harare and Mberengwa. The cases at Prince Edward High S...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Churches suspend Easter gatherings
Churches will not be hosting their traditional large Easter processions and gatherings, keeping the number attending each service to below the 50 limit imposed by Government under lockdown rules. ...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt frets over Easter holidays
AUTHORITIES and medical experts are worried about gatherings during the upcoming Easter holidays, amid fears that these could trigger a local third wave of the lethal coronavirus.The concerns ...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 18:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hopeful on economy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said despite the difficult times people are going through, he is confident that with hard work, sacrifice and unity, Zimbabwe will triumph. In his Easter messa...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa's Easter message to Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday wished Zimbabweans at home and in diaspora a blessed Easter holiday.He urged Zimbabweans to continue in unity and hard work if they are to overcome the p...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 13:05hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Independence Day accidents claim 6
Road traffic accidents during this year's Independence Day holiday increased from 69 recorded in 2018 to 96 which, however, claimed six lives, half that from last year, according to statistics release...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government urges bakers to defer bread price hike
GOVERNMENT yesterday called on the Bakers' Association of Zimbabwe to reconsider its position to hike the price of bread and allow for consultations to take place first before any increase is effected...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Delta introduces new beer for Easter
DELTA Beverages says it will introduce a 660ml Magnum Castle Lite returnable bottle onto the market this Easter.Castle Lite had only a 340ml bottle. According to a statement by Delta Bev...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 08:35hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Families 'dump' relatives at Ekuphumuleni
HALF of inmates at Ekuphumuleni Geriatric Nursing Home in Bulawayo are reported to have been abandoned by their families that do not provide anything for their upkeep amid revelations that services at...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 09:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
6 injured in midnight church fight
SIX members of an apostolic church in Mbembesi, Umguza District were injured after four men allegedly stormed their church and pelted them with stones before attacking them with knobkerries during a s...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 13:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans should eat hope
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said the country should remain hopeful as the nation is undergoing a renewal process.In his Easter message, President Mnangagwa said Zimbabweans should f...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Catholic nun sings from the grave
'Kunyangwe Zvino Tenzi Anoti' is a Roman Catholic song which marks the beginning of Lent.It is a signature tune for Ash Wednesday service, which is part of the celebration of the death and res...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe cracks whip
President Mugabe has directed all Zanu-PF Mashonaland Central structures to stop holding divisive meetings, and allow the party's top leadership to determine the fate of National Political Com...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Afreximbank gives Zimbabwe a lifeline
Forex-starved Zimbabwe has been given a lifeline after the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) availed two nostro stabilisation facilities amounting to $220 million.The facilities com...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drivers face jail
MOTORISTS who will be caught speeding during the Easter Holidays will not be ticketed on the spot but arrested, barred from continuing with their journeys and prosecuted.In addition, unroa...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mlambos Express Band makes Easter date with Gwanda
Energetic South Africa-based rhumba outfit, Mlambos Express Band are set to perform in Nkwidzi, Matabeleland South Province over Easter.The 15-member group will stage a free, all-night out...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Easter observation is not biblical
The observation of the Easter festival has no Biblical or Christian origins as nowhere in the Bible does Jesus Christ or any of the apostles command that we observe it. In Colossians 2:16 Paul says th...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 22:07hrs | | by Br. Levie Tsongo
Grace Mugabe, Mnangagwa war escalates
A faction aligned to First Lady Grace Mugabe is ratcheting up pressure against Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid an admission by the youth league that its proposed "one million man march" is targ...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 11:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
NRZ avails more trains for Easter holiday, suspends Bulawayo-Francistown train
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has availed additional passenger coaches to the existing passenger trains to cater for increased holiday travellers during Easter. In a statement, it sai...Published: 22 Mar 2016 at 13:23hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Police, Traffic Safety Council on Easter road safety campaign
THE Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), in collaboration with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will from tomorrow embark on road safety campaigns around the country aimed at reducing road carnage...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nothing Christian about Easter Holiday
THE Easter holiday is a major highlight on every year's calendar, with millions of Christians all over the world observing it.Over the years many churches have been seen to plan their major co...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:15hrs | | by Pastor Faith Mabhaudi Nyarambi
Mnangagwa calls on Christians to preach peace, unity, development
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hailed the church's role in the promotion of peace, unity and development in line with government policies on indigenisation and economic development.Mnan...Published: 06 Apr 2015 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
A third letter to all women in Zimbabwe in preparation for the grand boycott!
"Passive resistance"Dear Zimbabwe Women and Men of all ethnic societies,The coming 8th of March 2015 is an international women's day. The past t...Published: 21 Feb 2015 at 19:50hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Archbishop Robert Ndlovu issues Lenten message
The Archbishop of Harare in Zimbabwe, Robert Ndlovu has issued a Lenten message titled, "What are you giving up, what are you taking up?" In it, he asks that the faithful in the Archdiocese focu...Published: 18 Feb 2015 at 18:05hrs | 1 | by Robert. Ndlovu
Easter is not biblical - its pagan worship
Easter is a day that is honered by nearly all of contemporary Christianity and is used to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The holiday often involves a church service at sunrise...Published: 20 Apr 2014 at 07:09hrs | | by Beta Sheunesu
Independence, Zimbabwe's own Passover and Easter
The Independence Day for this year coincides with the Christian festivals of Easter and Passover. The significances of these festivals have some similarities. Passover festival used to be commemor...Published: 17 Apr 2014 at 13:48hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Mkhululi Bhebhe to lead in worship at HICC
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean gospel singer Mkhululi Bhebhe is expected to lead in song and dance at the two-day "Call To Worship Africa" concert which opened yesterday and ends tonight at the Harare...Published: 25 May 2013 at 10:48hrs | 7 | by Lifestyle Writer
Easter holiday death toll rises to 42
Police say 42 people have died this Easter holiday in 351 road accidents recorded countrywide.This Easter holiday recorded 42 deaths compared 23 people who died in 206 accidents during the sam...Published: 31 Mar 2013 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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