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Zimbabwe's 'Oprah Winfrey' gets a car from Chivayo
Controversial businessman and self-proclaimed philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo has sparked fresh debate after presenting veteran talk show host Dr. Rebecca Chisamba with a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortune...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 19:47hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo socialite awaits bail ruling amid stolen vehicle scandal
Bulawayo car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, popularly known as "Dash," is set to hear the ruling on his bail application tomorrow. The 30-year-old faces charges connected to the theft of a So...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should learn from Ramaphosa's mature approach to international recognition
On the global stage, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has long been an emblem of measured leadership and diplomatic tact, in stark contrast to his counterpart in Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 21:14hrs | 500 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Former radio 2 DJ appeals for help
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Radio 2 presenter Simon Pashoma Ncube has made a public appeal for financial assistance to prominent businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. The ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:41hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
TTI Boss Lizwe Mabuza: The Philanthropic Visionary Driving Bulawayo's Social Responsibility Agenda
In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often reduced to buzzwords and token gestures, one man stands as a testament to genuine commitment towards community upliftment. Lizwe Mabuza, ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:08hrs | 3593 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nakamba gifts Mnangagwa Luton Town club jersey
England-based Warriors captain Marvelous Nakamba took a moment during his international break to connect with the First Family in a friendly gesture, gifting Collins Mnangagwa, one of President Emmers...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:26hrs | 3424 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo blesses Johane Masowe Chishanu church with 3 buses
Business mogul Wicknell Chivayo, renowned for his lavish lifestyle and substantial philanthropic gestures, has donated three brand new 61-seater buses valued at $420,000 to the Johane Masowe Chishanu ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 16:52hrs | 2439 | by Staff reporter
Why video chat is better than the classic dating app
Many of you might remember when people went on blind dates or speed dating, or when friends or colleagues invited each other to meetings to introduce/bring together a potential couple. Sometimes, it w...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 16:54hrs | 366 | by Staff Reporter
Where does the Wealth of Wicknell Chivhayo come from?
In Zimbabwe, the name Wicknell Chivhayo often makes headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and generous philanthropic gestures, Chivhayo has gained a reputation ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 13:19hrs | 1579 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commem...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Paul Siwela's letter to President Mnangagwa - Buying chiefs not just nor sustainable to resolve Matabele grievances
The President of Zimbabwe Munhumutapa Building Harare Zimbabwe 28th July 2024 Ref: PresZim/07/28/24 Attention: Emmerson D. Mnangagwa Dear Mr Presi...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1415 | by Paul Siwela
Army Commander declares allegiance to Zanu-PF
A video has surfaced online showing Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Commander Anselem Sanyatwe declaring his allegiance to the ruling Zanu-PF party. Sanyatwe becomes the third high-ranking military offic...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:31hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bedroom 'scam' alert
It feels good to be back after a long time. Nowadays, there are several corners in town where you will see lots of women and men flocking especially towards sunset.You are likely to think that...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:01hrs | 48 | by Nhlanhla Ncube
Mnangagwa caught between words and wallet
In a scene reminiscent of a political satire, President Emmerson Mnangagwa found himself amidst a whirlwind of irony during a recent event at Nhakiwa Vocational Training Centre in Uzumba, where he lau...Published: 28 May 2024 at 09:53hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
A sports psychologist's guide to player celebration
Celebrating success is not only a joyous part of a sport, but it is an integral component. Whether a player scores a goal or a team wins the match, those moments of victory need to be recognized and e...Published: 20 May 2024 at 09:33hrs | 53 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa disappointed...says feels betrayed by Hichilema and Biden
The United States recent adjustments to its sanctions program on Zimbabwe has left Chamisa and other likeminded opposition leaders disappointed. Chamisa and his colleagues are also furious ove...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 09:24hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
The ambiguous essence of Valentine's day
As social beings wired for celebration, human life is marked by various milestones. Births are celebrated, puberty initiations are observed in some cultures, weddings announce unions, and even divorce...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 11:44hrs | 15 | by Bishop John Carter
Wicknell Chivayo's US$5 million spending binge
FOR Wicknell Chivayo, money seems to grow on trees.Never the one to be shy to ostentatiously display his wealth, Chivayo, who likes to call himself Sir Wicknell, has of late been on an unrelen...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Biti's assault trial finally comes to an end
Tendai Biti's four-year-long assault trial has finally come to an end with Harare magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro expected to deliver judgement on February 15.This came after Biti completed his...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe condemns Pope Francis over same sex marriages
Catholic congregants in Zimbabwe have expressed disquiet at the Vatican's move to allow the church's priests to bless same-sex couples, saying this is abominable in the majority of African countries a...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:30hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Leviticus 20:13 - Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, with a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God's love and mercy s...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 11:48hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe showbiz awards rigged?
HOLLYWOOD actor Denzel Washington once said, "man gives an award, God gives the reward", which suggests the thought of the validity and relevance of awards ceremonies and the worth of the gongs....Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 07:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Redi Thlabi: the black woman weaponized against South Africa
South Africa is under attack by Western countries led by the US due to its BRICS membership and non-aligned geopolitical policy. This isn't surprising, given the West's frustration with the country's ...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:46hrs | 3 | by Larmbert Ebitu
ZIFA concerned about B/F violence
After three days of silence, the Zifa Normalisation Committee has finally addressed the violence that marred the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between Dynamos and Highlanders at Barbourfiel...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa turns heat on ZEC, Mnangagwa
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has cranked up pressure on Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) over the printing of ballot papers to be used in Wednesday's general...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:20hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
If Mnangagwa doing such a great job then why try so hard to convince Zimbabweans?
Those who know me personally are aware that I am not easily deceived. The secret is that, possibly due to my introvert nature, I analyze and scrutinize any given situation more than what may o...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:56hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa tells his followers to start their engines
THE Midlands Zanu-PF Convention Centre stood tall and majestic as President Mnangagwa arrived with an unmistakable spring in his step yesterday. Accompanied by the radiant First Lady, Auxillia Mnangag...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man takes on lion in survival battle
Just as Tachivei Machona Nebiri reached the crest of a steep ascent along the Charara Road in Kariba, he saw four lions, a female and three cubs, steal into a nearby thicket.Nebiri was taken a...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU turns to Zanu-PF as prospects of opposition govt fades
A FEW years ago relations between Zimbabwe and the Western world were at the lowest ebb but now a new chapter has been opened, thanks to President Mnangagwa's policies espoused by re-engagement and en...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sakunda windfall for Bosso
CHARMED by Highlanders' improved second half of the season performance in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, the club's principal sponsors, giant energy company Sakunda Holdings has offered 250 p...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Sikhala authored own tragedy'
CCC legislator Job Sikhala authored his own calamity when he was arrested on charges of incitement to commit public violence in flagrant disregard of a court order prohibiting him from conduct likely ...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brito takes Bosso players out for dinner
HIGHLANDERS coach Baltermar Brito rewarded his players with dinner at a plush restaurant in Bulawayo on Sunday night following their 2-0 Premier Soccer League win over Triangle United.A brace ...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Should Africa mourn Elizabeth II? Of course, we must not allow ranting of tyrants define who we are!
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has triggered an outpouring of public sympathy from all corners of the world. The public sympathy from Africa has not gone down well with some people....Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 11:04hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Opposition: Politics and Pisgah sight fallacy
A student of CultureAT heart and at soul, I am a student of culture.This is why I opted to read Literature at college, much of it drawn from the Western World.But that was to g...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:15hrs | 13 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Gun-crazy Zanu-PF MP steps on woman's breast - then shares picture
A crazed Zanu-PF MP has been photographed stepping on a woman's breast while armed with a gun.Soul Ncube, the MP for Matobo South, posted the picture to a WhatsApp group for his constituents....Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 20:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Colonialism belongs to old time Britain
ASSERTIONS by one Tendai Ruben Mbofana (Zim leaders eagerly defending Chinese colonialism! NewsDay May 25, 2022) that China has colonised Zimbabwe cannot go unchallenged.The contents of the so...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Christopher Mahove
A nation that survives on 'gestures from His Excellency' is a failed state!
Repulsed! Yes, that is the most appropriate term - for I can not think of a more fitting word!This is exactly how I felt when I heard the finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, describing the...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 08:11hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Biti in eighth attempt to stop assault trial
MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti has approached the High Court to stop his trial at the Magistrates Court where he is accused of verbally assaulting a Russian national, Tatiana Aleshina....Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 18:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mkhombo school empowers students through sports
Mkombo Primary School at Lupanda in Lupane held their first programme which was meant to empower students via sport. The event was held yesterday 5/11/21 at Mkhombo Primary School and included Sipopom...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:13hrs | 24 | by Staff Reporter
Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a champion of black empowerment
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei's business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefit...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 8 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Business trip to North-America: handy guide
Do you have to go to North-America soon to visit customers or suppliers, or to negotiate with business partners? Then start preparing for your trip in good time. A visa is not usually required for a b...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:22hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
One Day in 1985
I watched and followed the proceedings at the launch of the CITES Documentary on the abduction of the 11 Silobela men by Government forces on the 1st of January 1985. Dispite the incident having happe...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 20:06hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Why HH has been invited to the White house by Biden
President Hakainde Hichilema has been invited for a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House while in the US attending the United Nations General Assembly. ...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:58hrs | | by Mwansa P. Chalwe snr
Zanu-PF denies attacking Zambia
Zanu-PF has dismissed reports indicating it was working against Zambia's newly elected president, Hakainde Hichilema.This comes after Hichilema's United Party for National Development (UPND) p...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 19:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF respect Zambia's sovereignty
Zanu-PF has reiterated its commitment to work with Zambia's ruling party, the United Party for National Development (UNPD), to help foster close cooperation on matters of mutual interest.Since...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
How Prophet TB Joshua died
The Nigeria televangelist Temitope Balogun Joshua, one of Africa's most popular televangelists who was known as T.B. Joshua died at 57 on Sunday.Some of his believers claim the preacher alread...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:27hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Insurgency in Cabo Delgado How did it start?
No human eye has seen such a level of cruelty perpetrated on another human being by another human. The gruesome nature of the killings rape and suffering caused by these ISIS rebels is indeed knee sha...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:57hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Poet donates COVID-19 PPE, stationery to Bulawayo school
BULAWAYO-BASED writer and poet Mthulisi Ndlovu through his The Roots Voluntary Charity Trust (Trovoco) recently partnered with Agnieszka Maria, from a Polish school (Mikołaj Kopernik), and donated CO...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sibangilizwe Nkomo's interview was a disaster in the making
Not long-ago last month, Sibangilizwe Nkomo announced his Zapu candidacy to replace the late DD: Comrade Dumiso Dabengwa. I was excited about this, well as someone who grew up in Zapu and known the la...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 08:25hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Using philanthropic work to gain cheap publicity and humiliating recipients is the height of sadistic cruelty, hypocrisy and sel
What should be the main motive behind helping the needy? What makes someone wake up one morning, and decide that they want to provide for the disadvantaged? Why, then, would the same person feel compe...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 14:03hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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