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Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 50 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Matemadanda labels Owen Ncube a 'Grade 7 dropout'
FORMER Zanu-PF political commissar, Victor Matemadanda has advised fired State Security Minister Owen 'Mudha' Ncube to sit for Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)'s Grade Seven examinations...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 08:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US$13bn mining deal sealed
The Government and two Chinese investors - Eagle Canyon International Group Limited and Pacific Goal Investment - yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding that immediately paves the way for the ...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean scientist explains rare discovery
A TINY frog called the cave squeaker had not been seen for more than half a century and it had been placed on the international red list of threatened species.Dr Robert Hopkins (80) of Parklan...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Constitution must be amended
ZIMBABWE has been oscillating like a yoyo for three decades now without coming up with tangible solutions to strengthen the governance system. Our position is clear that we need a complete system over...Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:24hrs | | by Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
Mwonzora aborts Chinhoyi rally over poor turnout
MDC-T leader, Douglas Mwonzora was Wednesday forced to cancel his rally in Chinhoyi after it turned out to be a monumental flop with just a handful of people turned in attendance.The Chinhoyi ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa pregnant from donated sperm?
Former radio and TV star Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa is expecting her first baby at 33 - with a sperm donor.Parirenyatwa said she took the unconventional route to motherhood after getting alarming ...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 08:24hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
A snake catcher's advice to homeowners, residents
SNAKES are increasingly invading homes in Bulawayo as the rains have disturbed their habitats, forcing them to seek refuge elsewhere.Experts say the country is in the snake season as the repti...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches Intwasa/ Pfumvudza programme
On a grey and calm day, with rains on the horizons, thousands of Zanu-PF supporters thronged Chief Nenyunga homestead in Gokwe where President Mnangagwa was launching the Intwasa/ Pfumvudza programme,...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Elections have already been rigged
IN rural areas, men and women, just as cattle and donkeys, are beasts of burden.Life doesn't come cheap and easy in the village.Success also often comes from or after unavoidable physi...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is in a fix!' advised Magaisa - it's Zimbabwe in the fix, thanks to you
Zimbabwe is in a serious economic and political mess and there are many reasons why we are in this mess. One of the reasons why we are in this mess is our propensity to make mountains out of a mole-hi...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 18:07hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zacc must catch big fish, not frogs!
ZIMBABWE Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chairperson Loice Matanda-Moyo is currently hogging the public limelight — for good reasons.Since being appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa i...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:07hrs | | by Dumisani Muleya
Welcoming new president of Zimbabwe
Just before the sun had started its journey across the African cold sky, I jumped, tumbled and scrambled into my rambled clothes, cat licked my face and legs and soon I was in the kitchen preparing fo...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:13hrs | | by Tanatswa Chikuku
Nature and function of 'Alien Spirits' in the Shona/Ndebele traditional religion
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion.The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | 43 | by Brian Maregedze
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Nature and Function of Alien Spirits in the Shona/Ndebele Traditional Religion The concept of God, diviniti...Published: 12 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 502 | by Brian Maregedze
Zimbabwe's multiple VPs, tribalism and elusive democracy
The generality of Zimbabwe's political parties are strangely filled with multiple posts for vice presidents. At face value this could allude to deep-seated democratic orientation. Conversely, the conc...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:41hrs | | by Nhlanhla Moses
Povo must be clear what they want out of street protests - draining of political sewage swamp
"This is a foolish idea!" I wrote on 17 November 2017, to discourage the ordinary Zimbabweans planning to march in support of the military coup the following day."The ZDF coup is about the fac...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 09:34hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Want a goblin? Ask these guys
MR Lameck Banda from Waterfalls, Harare is a shrewd and cunning businessman.Better known as Sekuru Chitsuwi, Banda understands the basic premise of capitalism: supply and demand.Each d...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff writer
Mugabe must be laughing as military junta fails & falls apart
When they violently seized political power through a military coup, it was as if they were saying to former President Robert Mugabe, we want you to live and see how things are done as far as running&n...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Israel Dube
'We are stuck with (vote rigging) ED junta, make it work' argue Cross - how, GNU fog has never cleared
The trouble with dealing with single track minded people like Eddie Cross is once they have made up their minds on something they are off. Even a train on a single track can be stopped and even revers...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | 11 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa pledges to remove business restrictions
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to change the face of the Zimbabwean economy by dealing with red tape in government to lure foreign investors.Speaking at the Africa CEO's Forum in Abi...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe still crazy after 103 days of regime change
Life in Zimbabwe hasn't changed much since Bob Mugabe reluctantly resigned, one arm twisted behind his back and forced to face the writing on the wall. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose bloodless mi...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 08:17hrs | | by Cathy Buckle*
ZimFirst the new hope - Shumba
The ZimFirst leader Maxwel Shumba has claimed that his party is the only new hope for democracy and economic revival to prevail in the country."The dust has settled , the awe and joy with whic...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 06:14hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe says no short cut to leadership
THERE is no short cut to leadership of the people and Zanu-PF has no room for those who divert from the party's principles to fulfill self-serving interests, President Mugabe has said.He said ...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I bed women using goblins'
A 62-YEAR-OLD Chipinge man is being attacked by goblins he used to increase yields and bed several women in the village - including his daughters.Sekuru Goodness Chimetu of Checheche under chi...Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
10 things that happened to Carl Joshua Ncube in Mana Pools
Ten Amazing things that happened to Carl Joshua Ncube in Kanga Camp, Mana Pools National Park, ZimbabweSo I am back in civilization after a month in the bush. I went there and came back a ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 11:26hrs | 8 | by Agencies
Man orders daughter to never wear underwear
Many people take the comfort of an undergarment for granted. While there are those that wish to have one but can't afford it, there are also those that yearn for a day they could be granted the freedo...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 09:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapist throw live frog at magistrate in court
A VILE robber and rapist serving a 20-year sentence yesterday threw a live frog at a magistrate accusing him of being biased against him.(image)Xolisani Nkala (30) is alleged to have raped two...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko is my witness, rapist tells magistrate
A cheeky rapist and robber Xolisani Nkala (30) threw a live frog at a magistrate accusing him of being biased against him and demanded that Vice president Phelekezela Mphoko be summoned to court...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 05:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Scientists finally find 'extinct' Zimbabwe frog after 50 years
Scientists working in a remote part of eastern Zimbabwe have discovered a frog previously feared to be extinct, News24.com reported. The cave squeaker (Arthroleptis troglodytes) hadn't bee...Published: 21 Jan 2017 at 21:20hrs | | by Staf reporter
Zimbabweans letting themselves down by keeping distance from politics- Kaseke
A political commentator Fanuel Kaseke has said the Zimbabweans are4 letting themselves down by allowing a failing party Zanu PF and President Robert Mugabe to stay in power and they must blame themsel...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 03:46hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Let's face reality Mthwakazi omuhle - ( New Year Message to Nqobizitha Khumalo)
May I take this time to commend Nqobizitha Khumalo for his courage to criticize MLF in particular for what he calls lack of direction and unlike him who first intended to hide his image, may I make it...Published: 31 Dec 2016 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Dalubuhle Dube
The suggested opposition coalition is lagging behind
While some of us appreciate the steps and initiatives being taken by other political parties like the Mdc led by Professor Welshman Ncube,Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe RDZ,Mavambo,Zapu,Dare in molding...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 08:58hrs | | by Gugugu Magorira
For Pete's sake, not everyone saying 'Mugabe must go!' is a democrat!
I totally disagree with those who are tripping over each other to thank Mutsvangwa and his band of rogue war veterans for asking President Mugabe to go. These lawless thugs are late converts to democr...Published: 23 Jul 2016 at 18:01hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
A Dose Of Motivation with The Motivator - A motivational lesson from a frog
A group of frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, they told the two frogs that t...Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 21:59hrs | | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Collective Consciousness will remove Mugabe in 24Hrs on August 25 2016
Consciousness means being aware of and responding to one's surroundings. Some Academics spend their lives trying to find out why we, the human species, are here on Earth? Why are we muscularly weaker ...Published: 18 Jun 2016 at 07:55hrs | | by Rakanga Danble
Protect wetlands and protect lives!
In the sub-Saharan region of Africa, Wetlands are vast and have been playing a major role in the patterns of our climate , water ecosystems as well as eco-tourism. Industrial civilization , infrastruc...Published: 05 May 2016 at 12:51hrs | 3 | by Mbizo Chirasha
This and that with Mal'phosa - Abahlutshwa ngu Jesu
"Thulani bantwabami ngob'unyoko wabaleka; Musan'ungikhalela selilhuph'amaDlozi; musanukung'khalela selihluph'uJesu." This is an extract from one of the late Vusi Xmba songs. Here is a man...Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 21:30hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
'Mujuru was shot before being burnt'
Former Vice-President Joice Mujuru has claimed her husband, Solomon, was shot before he was burnt, claims that are likely to re-ignite the debate into the death the country's first army commander, who...Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Killing in the name of God
RELIGION, seen by many as an oasis of tranquillity and hope, appears to be going bonkers with strange stuff happening in most faiths, particularly in Christianity and Islam.With followers bein...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Fatima Bulla
Reliance on school curriculum limits students' knowledge
Zimbabwe is credited with one of the best education systems in Africa - producing some of the brightest minds on the globe - and similarly prides itself with the highest literacy rate on the continent...Published: 19 Jan 2016 at 13:16hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
On Zimbabwe's steady decline
Zimbabwe's economic and political woes have left the country hardly recognizable to those who left before the fast decline in the post-2000 era. ...Published: 08 Aug 2015 at 06:19hrs | | by Jera
Man fights monster cobra snake - pictures
THE big snake was poised to strike with its killer venom.Wisani knew he faced agonising death. BUT HE PROVED THE REPTILE WAS NO MATCH FOR A BRAVE FATHER. "I hit it four times on the head with ...Published: 29 Jul 2015 at 18:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu Mujuru faction just a hegemonic struggle
Political commentators have said the struggle that is being mounted by the faction led by former Vice president Joice Mujuru against Zanu PF, President Robert Mugabe and Vice President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 08 Apr 2015 at 06:02hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
More than 40 pythons killed and dumped by the roadside
OVER a dozen villagers in Nsindi, Gwanda, could each serve at least nine years in prison after they killed 20 pythons which were part of a nest of about 40 and are believed to have been dumped by a ro...Published: 11 Jan 2015 at 10:20hrs | | by Lungile Tshuma and Dumani Moyo
Biti's obsession with Tsvangirai reaches a new nauseating crescendo
The festive period presents a tough and untenable working environment for our fellow cousins in the fourth state. It is a moment when good and well to do scribes will be on vacation leaving am...Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 15:56hrs | | by Dr. Wangu Mazodze
MDC-T ej*culating on national ambos
Preceding weeks have positioned the MDC-T as a true opposition movement. Not in any way adorable. I apologize to all those who might think my language is a trifle off the radar of satisfactory nor...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 07:50hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
'Mujuru looks poised to grab the Zanu-PF throne'
ZANU-PF's fiercely contested provincial elections reached a denouement yesterday with a faction linked to Vice-President Joice Mujuru poised to sweep most of the polls.Political analyst, Gi...Published: 01 Dec 2013 at 16:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF factions, race to succeed 89-year-old leader not over yet
ZANU PF's fiercely contested provincial elections reached a denouement yesterday with a faction linked to Vice-President Joice Mujuru poised to sweep most of the polls.The elections marred by...Published: 01 Dec 2013 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Amacimbi vs frog's legs
I AM thinking of the frog's legs I wrote about some weeks back which I discovered in a Chinese supermarket, and then the reaction of this lady from Indonesia I am attending college with when I showed ...Published: 27 Oct 2013 at 06:24hrs | | by Christopher Mlalazi Lighterside
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