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Chamisa film wins award in Brazil
A DOCUMENTARY about MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa based on the compelling story of the country's 2018 presidential election has won the Best Feature Documentary in Brazil's Its True Film Festi...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 07:26hrs | 2473 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Cape Town consulate besieged as protesters demand gay rights
AN official at the Zimbabwe Consulate in Cape Town, who would not give his name, refused to sign a memorandum calling for gay rights that was delivered by about 20 people.They had marched from...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:19hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean film on land reform receives multiple global awards
A movie based on Zimbabwe's land reform programme called Harmony Valley has left some audiences around the world in tears and picked several international film awards.Set in the year 2000, the...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:35hrs | 1069 | by Staff reporter
Rapper DMX dies at 50
Rapper DMX has died one week after suffering a "catastrophic cardiac arrest", his family has said.The 50-year-old, whose real name was Earl Simmons, had been admitted to intensive care in New ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 18:43hrs | 1263 | by Staff Reporter
Son of a Zimbabwean nurse is bookies' new favourite for James Bond
He is the dashing Netflix duke who could be about to swap regency era London for the secretive world of MI6. Regé-Jean Page left women swooning as the suave star of smash-hit British series Bridgerto...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:40hrs | 2935 | by Staff reporter
Tsenengamu condemns politics of hate
Former Zanu-PF youth leader, Godfrey Tsenengamu, has exhorted the country's political leaders to ditch politics of hate and unite for their own good and that of the nation."We need to change t...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 16:36hrs | 1628 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political tension escalates afresh
POLICE had to be called in to disperse agitated MDC Alliance supporters in Harare yesterday, after political activist Makomborero Haruzivishe was sentenced to an effective 14 months in prison for inci...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | 1358 | by Staff reporter
Journalist assaulted by cops outside court
HARARE journalist Samuel Takawira was Tuesday morning assaulted by police while filming a group of police officers who had been deployed at the Harare Magistrates' Court where MDC Alliance activist Ha...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 18:47hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs resists female VP push
Zanu-PF is resisting calls to amend its constitution to re-introduce a woman as one of the party's vice presidents - as the race to replace former State vice president Kembo Mohadi heats up.Th...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 15:43hrs | 5889 | by Staff reporter
Thandie Newton reverts to original spelling of first name, Thandiwe
Actress Thandie Newton has said she is reverting to the original Zimbabwean spelling of her first name, Thandiwe.The actress has hitherto been known as Thandie, an anglicised version of her na...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 18:26hrs | 1701 | by BBC
Police arrest touts caught on video harassing woman
POLICE have arrested four touts who were filmed manhandling a woman at Beitbridge's Dulibadzimu bus terminus last week. Maxwell Kamuda (42), Lazarus Chingova (44), Michael Mlambo (35) and Worr...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:15hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa must sleep with one eye open
So Bishop Lazi heard that his treatise on the proposed Patriot Bill, which is premised on giving sellouts and other quislings of hostile forces their just desserts, had riled the runaway fugitive Prof...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:42hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
US supermarket shooter kills 10, including cop
BOULDER, Colo. (Reuters) - A gunman opened fire at a supermarket in Boulder, Colorado, on Monday, killing 10 people, including the first police officer to arrive on the scene, before the bloodied susp...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 07:23hrs | 1960 | by Reuters
Menzi Ngubane dies
Well-known actor Menzi Ngubane has passed away.The 56-year-old had a long career and was well-known for playing villains with relish.Ngubane has graced the country's screens since 1987...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 20:39hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants plot full-blown strike
THE Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU), a civil servants' group, has petitioned government over the erosion of government workers' salaries and gave notice of a nationwide f...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 3544 | by Staff reporter
EU ready to work with Mnangagwa
THE European Union (EU) has joined the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA) in re-affirming its readiness to offer more support to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 15:29hrs | 3750 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's associates under fire from the public over Chilonga land seizure
OUTRAGE is growing over government's plan to displace over 12 500 villagers in the Chilonga area of Chiredzi to accommodate President Emmerson Mnangagwa's cronies at Dendairy.Darren Coetzee, D...Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 08:04hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter
Women organisations call for female VP
ZIMBABWEAN women have urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to appoint a female candidate to the vice presidency post to replace his former deputy, Kembo Mohadi, who resigned on Monday. Mohadi wa...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 17:39hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Some of the biggest and most shocking scandals in boxing history
There will be one dispute or another about nearly everything in the film business. This makes it even more exciting and entertaining and draws even greater fans. Therefore, to achieve relevance and ma...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 16:56hrs | 999 | by Staff Writer
Mnangagwa and the deconstruction of the anecdote of Matabeleland marginalisation
History is replete with many memories of pre and post-independence pains endured by our people. Against this backdrop, even with the Lancaster Conference right up to the Unity Accord of 1987 the natio...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:44hrs | 200 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
KeYona TV selects 12 short film producers
BULAWAYO-based KeYona TV has selected 12 production houses which are set to produce short films for the station.The TV station is set to start its content production in June with content set t...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 17:00hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's removal could make blockbuster movie
0NE film that is a must make is the removal of the late former President Robert Mugabe from power, a leader who was in power for 37 years. In the past, Zimbabwe has been the scene of some of t...Published: 20 Feb 2021 at 08:53hrs | 404 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwean-born actress, Sibongile Mlambo joins Black Lightning cast
ZIMBABWE-born actor, Sibongile Mlambo has been cast for American superhero series Black Lightning's spinoff, Painkiller, as an attractive icy and mysterious woman named Maya.Black Lightning is...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 19:00hrs | 408 | 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 | 1934 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's will benefit from a film on Mugabe's Removal from power
One film that is a must, and a must to screen, is the removal of the former President of Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe from Zimbabwe's power. A leader who was in power for 37 years. Zimbabwe was a fi...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 20:30hrs | 1325 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
US-based Zimbabwean actor lends role in new movie
LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean actor Rick Cosnett says he has landed a role in the forthcoming movie titled Go To The Moon which will start filming next month.Cosnett is popularly known for his ...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:10hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Africa Gaming Industry and its Potential Growth
A few years back, Africa seemed a less profitable market for most online businesses, especially overseas brands that had their sights on more developed markets. However, time has shaped the continent'...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:16hrs | 342 | by Staff Writer
AID to Africa is dead aid: It must be stopped
We need to ask ourselves critical questions; is foreign aid good for Africa? What purpose is it intended for? Is aid helping the people it is intended to assist in alleviating hunger and poverty in Af...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:56hrs | 797 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Let's work on political reforms' - 'unprofitable servant who buried 1 talent,' verified voters' roll
"Let's work on political reforms and we go to the next election. But if you are not a political actor like a political party, we support an all-stakeholders' platform, where we can have continuous dis...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 09:22hrs | 165 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Hopewell Chin'ono #DemLoots Mduduzi Mathuthu's award?
Filmmaker and journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has won the Greenfield People Journalism Prize for Africa for his "investigative reporting on the Covid-19 procurement corruption by high profile ministers."...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 09:28hrs | 1780 | by Staff reporter
Voyeur fined $3 000
A 33-year-old man was slapped with a $3 000 fine after he admitted in court to filming his teenage neighbour with a phone whilst she was bathing in Harare's Avenues area.Devine Chiwona, who st...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:32hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Who are the actual NGO beneficiaries?
A reflection on Nkirote, a woman from a small village in Kenya, and James, a country director of an NGO.The World Bank defines extreme poverty as living on less than $1.90 a day. I have often ...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 18:50hrs | 1299 | by @NGOsceptic
Over 4 000 cars get radiation clearance certificates
MORE than 4 000 vehicles have been given radiation free certificates after being screened at ports of entry. While there were no available statistics of vehicles that failed the screening process, the...Published: 08 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter
Most wanted robber arrested
One of Zimbabwe's most wanted robbery suspects, Spicer Takawira, alleged to be part Musa Taj Abdul's gang, was arrested this week on charges of house breaking and theft. Takawira (28), Musafar...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:35hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's UK re-engagement bid comes apart
ZIMBABWE'S attempts to restore normal relations with Western powers could be in jeopardy after British prime minister Boris Johnson's administration slapped sanctions on four top government officials....Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 18:21hrs | 2663 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa movie on 'rigged' 2018 elections released
AMERICA just scraped through an election where the President of the United States and a radical sect of his colleagues and constituents incorrectly claimed that there was fraud that resulted in the Re...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 06:46hrs | 1897 | by Slash Film
What you need to get if you want to safely try recreational marijuana
Using recreational marijuana these days is a liberating and enjoyable experience. As more and more states are changing their stance on the use of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes, peopl...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 19:17hrs | 374 | by Staff writer
Draft Constitution of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi
Greetings to all! Below I present to you the Draft Constitution (Part 1 and Part 2 consisting of 47 Articles) of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi. The Full Draft Constitutio...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 15:49hrs | 2243 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
ZPCS warns journalists against blocking prisons vehicles
Journalists covering court cases have been advised against blocking vans carrying suspects to court, and disobeying orders from Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officials as that may ...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:13hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Museveni takes commanding lead in polls
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in the country's presidential election, according to provisional results released yesterday, with 34 percent of the ballots counted....Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:12hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
Steer clear of loan sharks
"Sir, if those assets just decrease by 25% and they remain on our books, that loss will be greater than the entire market capitalisation of this company," said a young risk analyst named Peter Sulliva...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:48hrs | 434 | by Batanai Matsika
Hydro-politics depriving Bulawayo and Matebeleland of water
MORE than a century ago in 1912, the people of Matebeleland and Bulawayo regions were promised that they will draw water from the Zambezi River, through the Matebeleland Zambezi Water Project (MZWP)....Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 11:56hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
President E.D engage your political nemesis
ContextIn 1999, the then MDC leader and former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, whilst he was addressing more than 20 000 supporters in Rufaro stadium, called for the ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:24hrs | 1305 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zimbabwean appointed first International Bar Association President of African descent
Sternford Moyo, Chairman and Senior Partner of law firm Scanlen and Holderness, is the new President of the International Bar Association (IBA). Hailing from Zimbabwe, Mr Moyo is the first IBA Preside...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 20:09hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
South African editors hit out at Zanu-PF's Tafadzwa Tuboy Mugwadi and Mnangagwa govt
The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef), which was accused by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) of being fascist and biased in its reporting, has called for the release of Zimbabwean ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 10:29hrs | 3182 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa threatens a 'vicious' 2021 comeback
The beleaguered MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa will not "bury" him politically and has threatened a "vicious" 2021 comeback despite alleged attempts by his nemesi...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:54hrs | 5840 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean linked US hip-ho artists MF Doom dies
MF Doom, one of US hip-hop's most distinctive and respected MCs and producers, has died aged 49.His wife Jasmine posted on his Instagram account:"The ...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 08:29hrs | 991 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi New Year message
New Year Greetings to all!As we leave the year 2020 behind and begin a new year journey in our struggle for freedom in Mthwakazi, it is important to reflect and highlight the obstacles that we...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:39hrs | 969 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
'Khupe still party leader'
EMBATTLED MDC-T former interim leader Thokozani Khupe is still in charge of the opposition party and waiting for legal opinion from her lawyer, Lovemore Madhuku, her spokesperson has confirmed....Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:46hrs | 3761 | by Staff reporter
Chin'ono questions Chamisa's appointments
Zimbabwean journalist and documentary filmmaker, Hopewell Chin'ono has questioned some of the appointments made by Nelson Chamisa, the leader of opposition MDC Alliance.Chin'ono said the appoi...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 19:37hrs | 4319 | by Staff reporter
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