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Miss Rural pageant in false start
THE annual Zanu-PF national conference has forced the Mr and Miss Rural pageant for Matabeleland South province to be postponed with organisers saying sponsors and partners were tied up preparing for ...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 09:08hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland stakeholders forge alliance ahead of 2023 polls
DIFFERENT stakeholders in Matebeleland, including civic society members, political parties, churches and the diaspora community have formed the Freedom Alliance, a social movement to lobby for improve...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:22hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Govt abandons construction of Registry offices in Filabusi
FILABUSI residents in Matabeleland South province have rapped government for delays in completing the Insiza Registry offices 23 years after the project began.The offices are located in Filabu...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:06hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Police launch manhunt for robbers
POLICE have launched a manhunt for a group of seven robbers who stole US$600 and three cell phones.In their twitter page, the police said the suspects attacked the complainants on September 24...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Zanla deploys in Matabeleland South
DURING the armed struggle some parts of Matabeleland South Province and its neighbour, the Midlands were shared operational areas by Zanla and Zipra guerrillas. Some of the shared areas were Mberengwa...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:38hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Filabusi Hospital's state of disrepair irks minister
HEALTH and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro has said he got the shock of his life to find that there was no progress at Filabusi District Hospital after Treasury released $12 million in Apr...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:04hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Violent father charged with murder
A FILABUSI villager, who was in 2017 sentenced to 12 months in jail for assaulting his two children, is back in the dock facing fresh charges of killing one of them with a knobkerrie.Nkazimulo...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:46hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
Man kills son for playing in his bedroom
A FILABUSI man fatally assaulted his 13-year-old son with a knobkerrie for playing in the bedroom. Police said Sikhumbuzo Nkomo (33) of Thandabantu Village committed the offence on September 9. ...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 18:44hrs | 1663 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda varsity construction starts
GWANDA State University (GSU) is set to start developing 87 hectares of land in Gwanda Town which the institution was allocated by the Government.The university is still operating from Epoch M...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:45hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Police taunt 'killer' woman as she is made to dig-up her murdered lover
A woman accused of killing her live-in lover before burning and burying his remains on a mountain was made to dig him up with a shovel while police officers taunted her, a shock new video seen by ZimL...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:15hrs | 1285 | by Staff reporter
2 die, one injured in Insiza mineshaft collapse
TWO people died and another one was critically injured after a mineshaft collapsed at Stembok Mine in Insiza in Matabeleland South province last Wednesday.Acting provincial police spokesperson...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:39hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Woman gangs up with son, brother to kill lover
A FILABUSI woman allegedly ganged up with her son and brother to kill her boyfriend before burning and burying his remains in a shallow grave in a nearby mountain.The woman, Siphathisiwe Sifis...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:25hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter
Private tutor rapes 3 minors
A PRIVATE tutor hired by a family in Filabusi, Matabeleland South province has appeared in court for allegedly raping three minor pupils he was supposed to mentor. The pupils were aged 7,9 and 12. ...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Mazibuko reflects on mental health fight
POPULAR Bulawayo-based modelling guru and Strides Modelling Agency founder, Sipho Mazibuko has revealed that pressure around her once popular Miss Rural Zimbabwe helped trigger the bipolar disorder th...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:53hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Man hangs self after suspecting that his wife was cheating on him
A BEITBRIDGE man hanged himself after suspecting that his wife was cheating on him. The incident occurred on Monday in Tongwe, Beitbridge District at around 3Pm. Timothy Ndou (51) under chief ...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 18:31hrs | 1160 | by Staff reporter
Pothole accident kills 4 people
Four people were killed and two others injured on Monday after their vehicle overturned and rolled over a few times near Filabusi.The four bodies lay strewn on either side of the wreckage of t...Published: 09 Aug 2021 at 19:16hrs | 4022 | by Staff reporter
Businessman shot 8 times
A gold dealer in Lower Gweru, Midlands province, died when suspected robbers sprayed eight bullets all over his body while his wife and children watched helplessly, in the latest of suspected armed ro...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 19:57hrs | 1861 | by Staff reporter
2 decades of raw sewage for Filabusi townships
RESIDENTS in several townships in Filabusi centre, Matabeleland South, say for the past 21 years they have watched raw sewage flowing within their premises, a situation that poses a health hazard....Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 19:56hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Drunk man commits suicide
A 38-YEAR-OLD man from Ngezi area in Filabusi under Chief Maduna drank a pesticide before making a futile attempt to seek assistance.Matabeleland South acting police spokesperson, Assistant In...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:56hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
666 hooker killer arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a man who allegedly killed a hooker at a lodge and inscribed 666, a number Biblically known as the mark of the beast and a star associated with the occult on her belly...Published: 31 May 2021 at 06:38hrs | 2303 | by Staff reporter
Man axes parents over witchcraft
A MAN from Filabusi in Matabeleland South province ran amok and axed his parents after accusing them of witchcraft.Stephen Chinyaure (36) was convicted of two counts of domestic violence when ...Published: 30 May 2021 at 09:09hrs | 1153 | by Staff reporter
Chief Jahana confronts Mnangagwa
Chief Jahana of Insiza has written a letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa 'strongly' objecting to the mining exploration of lithium in Fort Rixon without following due processes.The Governme...Published: 20 May 2021 at 18:20hrs | 4312 | by Staff reporter
2 people die in a fatal accident
TWO people died and four sustained severe injuries when a Toyota Dyna they were travelling in sideswiped with an Inter Africa bus before overturning at the 204km peg along Masvingo-Mbalabala Road. ...Published: 17 May 2021 at 18:35hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Soldier ties note in full military honour
A BAYONET fixed on a rifle was used to cut the wedding cake that was adorned with the Zimbabwe Defence Forces badge and the national flag. The wedding came as an early Independence Day celebration for...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | 1692 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec June exams cancelled
The June 2021 Zimsec public examinations for both O and A-Levels have been cancelled following disruptions caused by Covid-19 and the resulting lockdown with those who had wanted to sit in June now jo...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:38hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP loses gold ore to workers
FORMER police officer and three co-workers employed at Eric Mine in Matabeleland South province have been charged with theft of unspecified quantities of gold ore and concentrate from their employer....Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 07:06hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Alarm over schools
VARIOUS stakeholders have expressed concern over the poor state of most rural schools in Matabeleland South and North provinces which still do not have water and sanitation facilities at a time there ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:29hrs | 323 | 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 | 362 | by John Masuku
Matabeleland converted into Mberengwa
The people of Matabeleland are up in arms with a ploy that is at an advanced stage to make part of Gwanda South be merged with Mberengwa. The person behind this gambit is a senior Zanu PF official who...Published: 19 Mar 2021 at 09:57hrs | 3588 | by Sibangilizwe Moyo
First woman to lead military formation
HER great-great-grandfather was part of King Lobengula's revered Imbizo Regiment which was known for being fearless and participated in the Gadade Battle in Ntabazinduna before defeating the Allan Wil...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:40hrs | 1153 | by Staff reporter
Insiza communities face flash floods
THE Insiza Department of Civil Protection (DCP) has urged villagers to desist from building houses near Mayfair Dam in Insiza district in Matabeleland South to avoid being swept away when the dam spil...Published: 23 Feb 2021 at 06:46hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Soul Jah Love's dodgy hero status divides opinion
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's decision to declare the late Zimdancehall chanter Soul Jah Love - born Soul Musaka - a liberation war hero has inadvertently raised political dust and left internet users di...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 07:19hrs | 2003 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna died a bitter man
THE late Filabusi traditional leader Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu reportedly died a bitter man after government failed to apologise and compensate for his unlawful arrest and torture during the Gukurahundi ...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:57hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini to drop a massive single
Afro-Jazz musician, Jeys Marabini says he will be dropping a new single in the coming days that will surprise many people as he has deviated from his traditional beat. Born Majahawodwa Ndlovu,...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna laid to rest
CHIEF Vezi Maduna Mafu has been buried at his rural home in Filabusi.The burial which was done in accordance with the Nguni culture where only immediate family members are allowed at the grave...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:00hrs | 1324 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna denied National Hero status by the regime
CHIEF Vezi Maduna Mafu will be buried today at his rural home in Avoca, Filabusi in Insiza District, after Government accorded him a State-assisted burial. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday a...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 06:05hrs | 1237 | by Staff reporter
Matabele artistes honour Chief Maduna
ARTISTES from Matabeleland South have honoured the late revered Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu through artistic projects. Chief Maduna died last Saturday at his Avoca homestead in Filabusi, Insiza Dis...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 05:57hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
'Chief Maduna death a blow for traditional institutions'
MINISTER of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has described the death of Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu as a blow to the country and the traditional leadership saying he will be remembered for his i...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:24hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Ibhetshu LikaZulu mourns Chief Maduna Mafu
Ibhetshu LikaZulu yesterday described the late Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi as a courageous leader who fought white colonial rule with his people, and also fearlessly confronted the ruling Zanu-...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:05hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance mourn Chief Maduna
Political parties from both sides of the aisle have paid tribute to Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi, Matabeleland South, following his death on Saturday aged 86.Mafu was in the midst of rec...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 07:46hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South recommends hero status for Maduna
MATABELELAND South has recommended that Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu be declared a national hero for his illustrious fight for the rights of common man. Chief Maduna (86) died on Saturday at his Avo...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:49hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu: A splendid traditional leader, cultural activist, nationalist
UGODLWAYO! Yithi! This is a familiar slogan in the Godlwayo Communal Land whenever people are gathered. Yesterday at around 01.00 hrs their Chief, Vezi Maduna Mafu passed away.Chief Maduna was...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:45hrs | 527 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Iconic Chief Vezi Maduna mourned
ONE of the longest-serving Chiefs in the country, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, who died yesterday has been described as a father figure and exemplary traditional leader who constantly gave guidance to youn...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:42hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna must be declared a national hero
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu of Filabusi who died this Saturday morning at the age of 86 should be declared a national hero, for his role in fighting the colonial Rhodesian government and principled stance ...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 10:54hrs | 2537 | by Staff reporter
Paramount Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu dies
ONE of the country's longest serving traditional leaders, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, has died.He was 86 years old.Chief Maduna was recovering from a stroke he suffered on 18 August 2019....Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 06:52hrs | 3547 | by Staff reporter
Judge overturns soldier's 15-year rape sentence
THE High Court has overturned the conviction and sentence of a soldier who was serving 15 years in jail for allegedly raping a sex worker and robbing her of $180 as well as her cellphone. Nkos...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 06:41hrs | 1224 | by Staff reporter
Former schoolmates revive imbube group
After taking a sabbatical for nearly 14 years, imbube ensemble Ontaba Kayikhonjwa have come together and reestablished their acapella group.The six men ensemble was founded by former school ma...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:17hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Gold buyer dismisses gun crime claims
THE Bulawayo gold dealer who stands accused of pulling out a gun in a dispute over a Honda Fit has claimed that he did not do such a thing but instead was robbed of US$30 000. Police in Bulawa...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:34hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Gold buyer wanted for gun crime
POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating allegations that a local gold buyer pointed a pistol threatening to shoot a man for repossessing a Honda Fit which he had sold to a Filabusi gold miner. Th...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:28hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Man killed in late night bicycle and scotch-cart collision
A cyclist was killed in a collision with a scotch-cart in Filabusi, Matabeleland South, police said.The incident happened at around 9PM on January 2 between Sibasa and Silalatshani, Matabelela...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 10:13hrs | 2574 | by Staff reporter
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