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Mnangagwa dynastic ambitions laid bare
VIRAL images of President Emmerson Mnangagwa pictured alongside his twin sons Sean and Collins have raised eyebrows amid suspicions that this could be a strategy to psych the nation into accepting the...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 20:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean banker in failed West Ham bid
A LONDON-BASED Zimbabwean investment banker was part of a failed bid by a high-powered consortium, which wanted to take over high-flying English Premiership club West Ham United, in a deal worth about...Published: 03 Nov 2021 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Senegal get Warriors warning
FORMER Senegal defender Ferdinand Coly has warned his country against underrating Zimbabwe ahead of the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals next year.Senegal were pooled with Zimbabwe, G...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Broadcasters should speak all national languages'
Reaching 90 years of age on March 15 this year , retired veteran broadcaster and national languages enthusiast Amon Nyamambi, better known on the airwaves as 'uMaqhulayibambe' his grandfather's name, ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:26hrs | 4 | by John Masuku
Idiots are always in a majority
"I have never voted in my life... I have always known and understood that the idiots are in a majority so it's certain they will win."― Louis-Ferdinand Céline (1894-1961) French novelis...Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 18:37hrs | 2 | by unkown
BCC splurges $1 000 on 3-hour party
TWO top Bulawayo City Council (BCC)'s officials recently blew over $1 000 on a three-hour lavish party at the Dutch embassy in Harare, Southern Eye reported.A report of the council's finance a...Published: 28 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Fury over Khama treatment
SIX years after his endorsement by Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand opened the doors for a move to South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns, Khama Billiat is at the centre of a social media explos...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa knows that Western countries are more interested in business than democracy
When new Zimbabwean president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa ursuped power from then leader Robert Gabriel Mugabe, in a military coup, in November last year, he knew fully well that there would not be an...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean shortlisted for the first Henrike Grohs Art Award
Em'kal Eyongakpa (Cameroon), Georgina Maxim (Zimbabwe) and Makouvia Kokou Ferdinand (Togo) have been shortlisted for the first Henrike Grohs Art Award, conceived by the Goethe-Institut and the Grohs f...Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Politics - a career for the evil?
When I was in my childhood and youth, I always had a fascination with politics - and its ability to improve people's lives - such that, I actually harboured dreams of one day becoming a politician - a...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 13:01hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bond notes have driven away good money from the formal market
A WEAK currency is the sign of a weak economy, and a weak economy leads to a weak nation, American business magnate Ross Perot once said.Zimbabwean depositors have watched helplessly as their ...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has nothing to lose!
INTRODUCTION: I passed through the Zimbabwe immigration at Harare International Airport without incident. About five yards away I heard two well-fed individuals in conversation. "Yes, he is the one," ...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 15:55hrs | | by Ken Mufuka
The fall of the Zimbabwe dictator is gathering speed
A soft political coup led by G40 has taken place in Zimbabwe. The dictatorship of Robert Mugabe and his patronage political machine linked to the liberation struggle is now crumbling at a fast pace dr...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 08:15hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
How to pass O-Level History exams
History belongs to the Humanities in the updated curriculum and success in the subject at ''Á'' Level alongside other subjects will lead one to a career in Law or the Social Sciences. Thus, it is inc...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Freedom Mutanda
Cry the beloved Zimbabwe, as Zanu-PF closes shop
When the gigantic snake repeatedly misses the target and all its venomous blows land upon itself, in the presence of highly mobilised enemies, it surely becomes easy prey even to the oldest and fully ...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 15:53hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Peter Ndlovu back in the English Premiership spotlight
WHEN Arsenal and Leicester City open the 2017-18 English Premiership season on Friday night, the clock will show that exactly 25 years have passed since the clubs started an ambitious adventure to bre...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Democracies that have thrived on feminine disempowerment within The African Union
Extract from Reginald Thabani Gola's Operation Save Africa Campaign: The Multi-National Silent Holocaust.Democracy - as defined in the Dictionary of Con...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 19:05hrs | | by Reginald T. Gola
How Grace Mugabe destroyed Zanu-PF
"Dr" Grace Mugabe and her fellow mostly hired Zanu-PF immigrants invaded the gigantic militant institution and triggered high exodus of key stakeholders. Some, among the migrants, founding fathers...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 17:36hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
The Paradox of a President Grace Mugabe
As Zimbabwe's Opposition continues to be in disarray and President Mugabe is gradually forced out of power by old age, it looks more likely that Mugabe's successor will emerge from the Zanu PF success...Published: 25 Mar 2017 at 09:21hrs | | by Darlington Nyambiya
Grace Mugabe - The First Lady from Hell
The on-going saga surrounding the multi-million lavish lifestyle of the First Lady, Grace Mugabe, clearly shows that her greediness has reached alarming and unacceptable levels as she has become the b...Published: 23 Jan 2017 at 18:03hrs | | by PDP
MDC-T cop killers jailed 20 years each
There is no justification for killing or abusing anyone in a politically motivated terror outside the "scourge" of war, a High Court judge said yesterday.Justice Chinembiri Bhunu said Zimb...Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born Zibusiso to sign for Newcastle United
Newcastle United are set to move for Brendan Joel Zibusiso Galloway, a player whose maturity impressed Everton supporters.Galloway is eligible to play for Zimbabwe or England. He was named...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the Mugabe dictatorship
"We have the power. Now our gigantic work begins."These were the words of Adolf Hitler, the ruthless German dictator who committed genocides and caused a lot of suffering among his own people....Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:41hrs | | by Dr Admore Tshuma
The rise and rise of Bulawayo's motivational speaker
BULAWAYO'S young motivational speaker and writer, Njabulo Moyo continues to rise on the academic ladder, with his latest offering, Motivating the Inner Soul being well received by some of Zimbabwe's p...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 09:04hrs | 14 | by Mbongeni Msimanga
Mugabe and Zanu-PF poking a restless nation in the eye
It was the 28th June 1918 assassination of Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian Empire that provided the spark to the First World War even though bold signs of an imminent war had been on the wall fo...Published: 12 Mar 2015 at 08:16hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
Khama Billiat attracts French Ligue 1 interest
KHAMA Billiat's dream of moving to Europe could soon be realised with reports linking him to a possible move to French Ligue 1 side Lille.Media reports from South Africa yesterday suggested th...Published: 05 Feb 2015 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Serial housebreaker finally arrested
A serial thief who broke into 24 houses in Gweru's Guinea Fowl area and stole household goods worth nearly $4,000 was yesterday sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.Tawanda Garira, 25,...Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 06:57hrs | | by Timoth Makohliso
Grade 7 boy hangs himself on burglar bar
A Grade 7 boy at Senzangakhona Primary School in Emganwini suburb allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his mother's bedroom with a scarf on Sunday.The 12-year-old, Ferdinand Makon...Published: 20 Oct 2014 at 16:48hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Man Utd agree British record fee of £59.7m to sign Angel Di Maria
Manchester United have agreed a British record transfer fee of £59.7m to sign Real Madrid winger Angel Di Maria.The Argentina international, 26, in Manchester and will have a medical on Tuesd...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 22:26hrs | 1 | by Simon Stone BBC Sport
Mugabe meets FRELIMO presidential hopeful
FRELIMO presidential candidate for the October 15, 2014 Mozambican election, Filipe Jacinto Nyussi, on Monday paid a courtesy call on President Robert Mugabe.Mr Nyussi, 55, was born in Mueda ...Published: 28 Jul 2014 at 19:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Manchester United manager David Moyes sacked - Its official
Manchester United manager David Moyes has been sacked, only 10 months after succeeding Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.The club had previously refused to comment on national newspaper repo...Published: 22 Apr 2014 at 09:43hrs | | by BBC
Nqobizitha Maenzanise laid to rest
FORMER AmaZulu, Highlanders and Zimbabwe Saints player Nqobizitha Maenzanise, who died on Sunday, was given a hero's send-off yesterday with a number of football players, administrators and legends pa...Published: 20 Feb 2014 at 07:42hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Guta Ramwari church members in fistfight at court
Members of Guta RaMwari Church in Bulawayo yesterday turned the Western Commonage courtyard into a battlefield as they exchanged blows.The fracas occurred minutes before the start of court pr...Published: 28 Nov 2013 at 16:10hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
Infighting rocks Guta RaMwari
A war of words has erupted among members of Guta RaMwari Church who reportedly openly insulted each other using unprintable words during a service on Sunday. The church, founded by the late Taxwell T...Published: 01 Nov 2013 at 03:50hrs | 2 | by Court Reporter
Man United bashed at home
Manchester - Morgan Amaltifano and Saido Berahino saw West Brom win at Old Trafford for the first time in 35 years as they beat Premier League champions Manchester United 2-1 on Saturday.The B...Published: 28 Sep 2013 at 14:55hrs | | by Sports reporter
R10 million price tag on Khama Billiat
SOUTH African Premiership side Ajax Cape Town have reportedly put a staggering R10 million price tag on their star midfielder Khama Billiat as interest from local rivals mounts over the talented Zimba...Published: 09 May 2013 at 04:03hrs | 1 | by Sports Reporter
Manchester City reduce Man United's lead to 12 points
Manchester City reduced Manchester United's lead at the top of the Premier League to 12 points as they restored pride with an impressive victory at Old Trafford.The reigning champions may have...Published: 08 Apr 2013 at 20:40hrs | | by BBC
Rio Ferdinand fined £45,000 over Twitter comment
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand has been fined £45,000 after an Independent Regulatory Commission found proven a charge of improper conduct in relation to a comment posted on Twi...Published: 17 Aug 2012 at 19:01hrs | | by Sports Reporter
Black football player wins 'racism' case in UK
Black footballer, Mark McCammon, 33, has won a landmark case after an employment tribunal ruled he was racially victimised at his former club Gillingham FC . Former Barbados international play...Published: 30 Jul 2012 at 13:40hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Rio Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Khama Billiat
Manchester United's veteran defender Rio Ferdinand expressed his admiration for Zimbabwean international and Ajax Cape Town talisman Khama Billiat.Ferdinand's United side were held 1-1 by the...Published: 22 Jul 2012 at 15:00hrs | 39 | by Sports reporter
Ferdinand out, Terry in England Euro squad
Wembley - Former captain John Terry has been included in England's European Championship squad despite facing trial immediately after the tournament for racially abusing an opponent. Mancheste...Published: 16 May 2012 at 12:10hrs | | by Sports reporter
Everton spoil Manchester United' day as Man City closes in
Steven Pienaar's late equaliser blew the Premier League title race wide open as Everton fought back to draw with Manchester United yesterday.United swept to a 3-1 lead when Wayne Rooney, Dann...Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 04:19hrs | 60 | by BBC
The best and worst snogs in the sporting world
Looking at the best and worst kisses in the world of sport. ...Published: 14 Feb 2012 at 23:33hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Suarez is a disgrace and should never play for Liverpool - Ferguson
Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a "disgrace" and claimed he should never be allowed to play for Liverpool again after the Uruguay striker refused to shake hands with Patrice Evra before Manchester U...Published: 11 Feb 2012 at 17:16hrs | | by Skysports
England manager Capello quits over John Terry
London - Fabio Capello has quit as England manager following the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy, the FA announced on Wednesday."Fabio's resignation was a...Published: 08 Feb 2012 at 20:39hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter
John Terry stripped of the England captaincy
John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy for a second time.The Chelsea defender was informed of the Football Association board's decision shortly before 10am this morning in a te...Published: 03 Feb 2012 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
England captain John Terry to face racism charges
England captain John Terry will face a criminal charge of using racist language towards footballer Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League game, BBC News reported on Wednesday.Terry is allege...Published: 21 Dec 2011 at 16:02hrs | | by Sports reporter
Nobel Peace Prize Award: 1901-Present
The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to the person "who shall have done the most or the best work for fraternity between nations, the abolition or reduction of standing armies and for the holding and prom...Published: 04 Oct 2011 at 12:16hrs | | by Ryan Williams
Stoke deny Manchester United 3 points
Stoke - Peter Crouch became just the sixth player to score for six different Premier League clubs as he ended Manchester United's perfect start to the campaign in a 1-1 draw at the Britannia Stadium....Published: 25 Sep 2011 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Barcelona lifts the Champions League triumph on magical night at Wembley
Barcelona 3-1 ManU They first tasted European Cup success at Wembley in 1992 and now, 19 years later, Barcelona have lifted the trophy for the fourth time after a 3-1 victory over Manchester United...Published: 28 May 2011 at 18:11hrs | | by Goal
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