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South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education
In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claime...Published: 17 hrs ago | 316 | by Mbali Dlamini
Mashonisa kills three family members
On Sunday evening in Ivory Park near Midrand, a well-known loan shark, or mashonisa, allegedly entered a family's home, shot them dead, and fled. The victims were 16-year-old Tshepang Mong...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:33hrs | 2179 | by Staff reporter
Verwoerd's grandson in new parliamentary role thanks to Ramaphosa
Wynand Boshoff, grandson of 'apartheid architect' Hendrik Verwoerd, will report to a new parliamentary leader as the Freedom Front (FF) Plus announces that Pieter Groenewald's appointment as Minister ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:43hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Malema's EFF hits back at Ramaphosa
The EFF has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement, saying he failed to address "pressing issues" they had brought up during the opening of Parliament debate.The Red Berets' respons...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:38hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Man abandons pregnant wife who got paralysed on way to meet him
Brighton Cheza, a 34-year-old truck driver, is facing allegations of neglecting his paralyzed wife, Elina Chimbiro, 30. Elina was injured in a traffic accident while traveling to see Brighton. Despite...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:14hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter
Kamila Harris' grandfather lived in Zambia
Vice President Kamala Harris during her last diplomatic swing through Africa for something much more personal visited the site of her maternal grandfather's home in Lusaka, where he lived as an Indian...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:51hrs | 1644 | by AP
SADC must worry more about Zimbabweans' welfare than the leaders' comfort
The frequent visits by the SADC Secretariat to Zimbabwe are quite troubling. Ever since preparations for hosting the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit by Harare went into full thr...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 589 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man is regretting the day he packed his bags and left for SA
A 45-year-old Bulawayo man is regretting the day he packed his bags and left for neighbouring South Africa in search of what he thought could be life-transforming opportunities.All he carried ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 1446 | by Staff reporter
Why Splash, Freddy Gwala are more popular in Zimbabwe than South Africa
FIVE years after his passing on 27 July, the life of Splash music godfather Dan Tshanda will be celebrated with a concert at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo.Tshanda has been gone for almost ha...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 854 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Stepson bashes stepdad
Denzel Cement, a 21-year-old from Saursetown in Bulawayo, has been accused of assaulting his stepfather, Obert Cement (44), after a heated argument. Denzel allegedly slapped Obert and then stabbed him...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Murder suspect smears himself with faeces to avoid court
Tsepo Dlamini, a 24-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing his father, attempted to avoid appearing in court by smearing himself with feces. Dlamini was scheduled to appear before the Nkomazi magist...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:05hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 713 | by Nomazulu Thata
Timba, 77 others denied bail again
The High Court has denied bail to Jameson Timba, interim leader of the CCC party, and 77 activists who are charged with illegal gathering. Justice Munamato Mutevedzi upheld the remand court's decision...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:27hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide survivor cannot forgive Mugabe's foot soldiers
An astounding number of mass graves surround Thabani Dhlamini's home in south-western Zimbabwe.One pointed out to the BBC lies near the ablution block at a primary school in the village of Sal...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter
Another Brigadier-General dies
Retired Brigadier-General Michael Chaminuka has passed away at the age of 62. He died at the Trauma Centre in Harare around 7 pm on Saturday after a short illness, according to his daughter, Dr. Miche...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1070 | by Staff reporter
Historical background of forceful evictions of villagers of Gota of Sipolilo
The promulgation of land settlement Act of 1957 by Sir Godfrey Huggins’s government in Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) witnessed the forceful evictions of Villagers from their ancestral land of Gota ar...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 17:26hrs | 330 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Struggling Shiga Shiga misses Tongai Moyo
Congolese chanter and choreographer Gift "Shiga Shiga" Katulika who was the late Tongai "Dehwa" Moyo's chanter says he misses his boss.Shiga Shiga took his sorrow to Facebook."I miss y...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 19:50hrs | 79 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe linked teen signs for Norwich City
Norwich City have completed the signing of Zimbabwean defender Lucien Mahovo on a two-year-contract.Mahovo moved to the English Championship club from League Two side Notts County for an undis...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 09:00hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 20 | by Tafi Mhaka
SA Home Affairs told to unblock Zimbabwean man's ID
A Man who was more than three years ago suddenly stripped of his South African citizenship by Home Affairs, and who had in the meantime lost his job as a result, turned to the court for a final interd...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:58hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's traditional healers take to TikTok
WEARING a stylish black leather jacket and a red blouse, a denim sun hat covering her dreadlocked head, Gogo Mafirakureva goes live on TikTok.In just the first few minutes of her livestream, a...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 18:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Slain CCC activist tormented in death
On July 30, 2024, the family of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube faced further trauma and distress as police attempted to disrupt his tombstone unveiling ceremony at hi...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's civil servants long for GNU days
ZIMBABWE Prison and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer Mbekezeli Dube* sits hunched over his desk in his discoloured uniform.The once-vibrant green shade is now a pale shadow of its former se...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa accused of poisoning Dzamara?
Controversial socialite Susan Mutami has cast aspersions on her baby father Temba Mliswa.Mutami accused Mlisa of being a Satan, she asked him about who poisoned Patson Dzamara.Patson D...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 16:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs dad 5 times for stopping him from raping niece
A MAN from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb allegedly stabbed his father five times for restraining him from bashing his niece who was accusing him of attempting to rape her.Busani Casper Mlauzi...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo blames Apostolic churches for erratic rainfall patterns
WHILE changes in climate patterns are blamed for altering local weather patterns and potentially contributing to changes in rainfall across the country, a revelation about what specifically affects ra...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
President William Ruto's poor and misguided politics! He lied to the voters
We still have voices in Africa that spell it out: That one voice comes from Ghana: Kwesi Prett Jr. does not mince words: His politics is eloquent, he understands African politics. Without fear or favo...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 21:11hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Traditional leader remembered for blocking Mugabe farm takeover
The late Chief Malaki Masuku of Kezi has been commemorated for his courageous actions in defending Maleme Ranch from government seizure during the era of former President Robert Mugabe. Jospha...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide in police cells
A man engaged in a heated argument with his in-laws allegedly went on a violent rampage, stabbing his father-in-law and mother-in-law with a kitchen knife before tragically taking his own life in poli...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teens steal US$2K, go on a shopping spree
Two teenagers from Cowdray Park sparked community concern after allegedly stealing over US$2,000 from a relative and using the money on electronics, clothes, and other items.The boys, aged 13 ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Son causes father's arrest for US$250,000 fraud
Graham Garnet Metcalf, an 86-year-old former director of Lakeland Ventures (Pvt) Ltd, faced court proceedings after being accused by his son, Gregory Graham Hall, of misappropriating US$250,000 f...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bullets left at Mnangagwa's bedroom door
Police have been left baffled after two security breaches on two separate days at the Borrowdale home of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son and deputy finance minister, David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa....Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 08:50hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Son sues father for US$250 000 fraud
An 86-year-old man, Graham Garnet Metcalf Hall of Borrowdale Brooke, is facing fraud charges for allegedly selling his son's property in Dandaro Village, Harare, for US$250,000 without authorization. ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare city fathers incompetent
Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has criticized Harare city officials for their incompetence and inefficiency, highlighting their failure to collect waste, produce the annual bu...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked CCC threatens
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by Nelson Chamisa, has announced plans to protest against the detention of its members who were arrested for alleged disorderly conduct and participating i...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Judge urges interpreters to adopt street lingo
As languages evolve and incorporate more street lingo, court interpreters face challenges in accurately translating testimony, even for judges, lawyers, and prosecutors who may be fluent in the formal...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Polygamist seeks protection from wife
In Harare, Jaden Musvika was granted a five-year protection order against his second wife, Loveness Mungate, by Harare magistrate Johanna Mukwesha. Musvika alleged that he was subjected to abuse and d...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Preparations for King Mzilikazi commemorations begin
Preparations are underway for 'Umgubho wenkosi uMzilikazi', the annual commemorations marking 156 years since the death of King Mzilikazi, founder of the Ndebele nation. The event will be held...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shaun Timba released on bail
Shaun Timba, the son of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member Jameson Zvidzai Timba, was granted bail of US$100 by Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo. The court ruled that Shaun Timba was not a...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
4 baby mamas chew man's US$400 salary
IN a dramatic turn of events, a man who was dragged to Mutare Civil Court by his third baby mama for their child's maintenance was left with a mere US$20 from his US$400 salary, as the rest is chewed ...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend
The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central. Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took tu...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Zimbabwean-based Italian tycoon's son on the run
Alessandro Marconati, son of Francesco Marconati, a prominent Zimbabwean-based Italian tycoon in gold, leather products, and hospitality, is currently evading police as they seek to apprehend him for ...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's uncle promoted to judge
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's uncle Naison Chivayo was recently appointed judge of the High Court along with nine others by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The Judicial Service Com...Published: 16 Jun 2024 at 18:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
PUBLIC ALERT: Manhunt launched for fugitive Alessandro Marconati
Alessandro Marconati, son of the infamous self-styled Italian Mafia boss Francesco Marconati, has fled from the rule of law. Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating him....Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 16:23hrs | 31 | by George Tshuma
Man fatally stabs neighbour, flees
Police in Bulawayo are searching for Melusi Dube, an 18-year-old who fatally stabbed his neighbor, Thabani Tshuma, also 18, following a dispute. The incident occurred on June 10 in Cowdray Par...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 12:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
It isn't Chivayo flying too close to the sun - but Mnangagwa certainly is!
So, Information Ministry permanent secretary Nick Mangwana issued a cryptic warning to dubious businessman Wicknell Chivayo.In a chilling post on X (formerly Twitter), he (Mangwana) compared C...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 22:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man demands paternity tests for children
A Harare man has denied paternity for his two minor children, one of them aged nine years after his former wife demanded money for their upkeep.Samuel Nyika told Harare magistrate Meenal Narot...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV-positive man rapes daughter, jailed 20 years
A HARARE magistrate yesterday sentenced a Greendale man to an effective 20 years in jail for sexually abusing his 18-year-old daughter well knowing that he was HIV positive.Magistrate Donald N...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chivayo flying too close to the sun with wax wings'
INFORMATION and Broadcasting Services secretary Ndavaningi 'Nick' Mangwana has insinuated that controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo who implicated President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his extensive a...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING:Notorious Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati arrested for Community Service evasion...son on the run
In a dramatic turn of events, notorious self-styled Italian Mafia boss Francesco Marconati has been arrested for failing to conduct the community service mandated by the court. His son, Alessandro ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 16:18hrs | 14 | by George Tshuma
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