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Top cop 'receives steer' to make case 'disappear'
THE officer-in-charge of crime at Guyu Police Station has been arrested for allegedly receiving a steer to dismiss a case against a man who was facing charges of having sexual intercourse with a young...Published: 16 hrs ago | 867 | by Staff reporter
'Human flesh to goat meat' wizard finally convicted
A self-proclaimed wizard who claimed in court that he can "change human flesh to goat meat" after being accused of stealing a goat has been finally convicted.Zivai Lusuious (32) of Summerdale,...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 11:31hrs | 2053 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
'l can change human flesh to goat meat' - thief tells court of law
There was drama at Concession magistrate court today when a Mazowe man claimed to be a wizard after appearing before Nyasha Machiriori on a stock theft charge.Zivai Lusuious (32) of Summ...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 12:08hrs | 5979 | by Paul Ndou
'MDC must apologise for disputing elections' Zanu PF demanding - why, rigged 2/3 majority can't rig economy
"The President is first and foremost a citizen who can communicate anything with fellow citizens, including cracking jokes with Zimbabweans," Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi told NewsDay."Chamis...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:23hrs | 3075 | by Nomusa Garikai
Traders reject Zimbabwe dollar
While government remains adamant on the use of the local currency, signals on the ground show the Zimbabwe dollar is not popular among traders, including those in rural areas.In June last year...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 14:34hrs | 7691 | by Staff Reporter
Parents die as children party in the UK
Zimbabwe is now in a situation where the diaspora needs to stand up and be counted. The diaspora action is not seen in big government projects where diaspora names are called. Diaspora must assist by ...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 14:49hrs | 7626 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe to resume livestock imports
Government is discussing the possibility of resuming importation of live cloven-hoofed animals and related products from South Africa pending a full resolution of the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outb...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:02hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Christmas isn't christian: The pagan roots of the winter holiday
The world over people have lived on the hope of another Christmas. in some cultures years are measured by Christmas. People are super sensitive when it comes to Christmas, and that's understandab...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 14:20hrs | 1629 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'I was used!' Jacob Zuma claims
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has claimed that he has been used as a scapegoat in the multibillion-rand arms deal.Zuma says the state must investigate other decision makers like fo...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 13:43hrs | 85573 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Auxillia Mnangagwa rolls out donkey project in Matabeleland South
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, through her Angel of Hope Foundation, this week distributed small grains and rolled out a donkey project in Matabeleland South as part of measures to augment draught...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 07:54hrs | 2096 | by Staff Reporter
Villagers revert to barter trade as cash crisis escalates
Struck by serious shortage of cash at the time they need to purchase various goods such as food and household property, villagers in Matabeleland South's Matobo district are reported to be now resorti...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 10:30hrs | 2049 | by Stephen Jakes
SA our neighbour from hell, patronising and dishing out foolish advice - Mbeki shut up and fcuk off
"I am very glad with what the President of the country is doing to respond to the challenges and I think it is very important that the SADC region comes behind the President and the country because th...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 3142 | by Wilbert Mukori
Perrance Shiri, Kazembe Kazembe in tribal storm
A RETIRED colonel and Zipra war veteran has accused the Minister of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement, Retired Air Marshal Perrance Shiri of taking a farm he has occupied for 17 years on triba...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 20:02hrs | 2922 | by Staff reporter
Farmer loses 10 cattle to lightning
A GWANDA farmer lost 10 head of cattle and two goats after they were struck by lightning. Ward 9 councillor Mozitha Moyo confirmed the incident which occurred in his area on Friday afternoon. ...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 19:58hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter
A Christmas book gift from a Villager
In my village, villagers don't write books. They queue for food aid from the State and NGOs to stay alive so that they can go and vote for Zanu PF in the next election. Writing books in my country is ...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:52hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
'Let Zimbabweans find one another, by themselves' diplomats instructed - after 39 years, ravenous hyena midwife to a goat
It is a real tragedy that Zimbabwe is now in a serious mess; millions are facing heart breaking hardship from lack of water, no food, no work, no fuel, no medicine, etc. The situation is now so bad th...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 09:13hrs | 768 | by Nomusa Garikai
Messi wins Ballon d'Or for record 6th time
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player for a record sixth time.It is the 32-year-old Argentine's first Ballon d'Or since 2015 and comes after ...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 11:23hrs | 1604 | by BBC
Zanu PF to slaughter 150 beasts
ZANU PF has secured 67 of the 150 beasts to be slaughtered during the annual conference to be held in Goromonzi next week, where it expects to spend over $5 million to feed at least7 000 delegates...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 10:07hrs | 1446 | by Staff Reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa donates in Mhondoro
Chiefs in Mhondoro-Ngezi received she-goats donated by the Angel of Hope Foundation —First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's philantrophic arm — to empower surrounding communities.The donation fol...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:51hrs | 83 | by Staff rpeorter
Man beds step mom
A Gokwe man was fined three cows after he bedded his stepmother before confessing that he had bedded half the married women in his area due to his insatiable sexual appetite.Albert Musokeri (2...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 14:32hrs | 2570 | by Staff reporter
Root cause of economic meltdown is rigged elections - must deal with curse or die
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely! This is a common sense observation noted in every human society and goes back to the very beginning of human civilisation. Indeed, the me...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 10:48hrs | 1428 | by Wilbert Mukori
60 beasts, 5 tonnes of chicken & 80 goats for Zanu-PF annual conference
MORE than 60 beasts, five tonnes of chicken and 80 goats will be consumed at the Zanu-PF annual conference set for Goromonzi next month, which will be attended by at least 7 000 delegates.In a...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:51hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
'We had semi-liberated zones in Lupane, Nkayi'
We continue our interview with Tapson Ncube aka Makhula Thebe who during the armed struggle operated in Lupane and Nkayi districts. Below are excerpts of the interview with our Assistant Edito...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:14hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Let's wield the whip if need be
No matter how many times it is told, the fable of "The Arab and the Camel" is never time-worn.Instead, it continues to hold an incredibly powerful reverence and relevance.Not surprisin...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:04hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Minister in farm inputs storm
ZANU-PF Member of Parliament for Gutu North, Yeukai Simbanegavi has been embroiled in a fight over the presidential input scheme which she declared was for the ruling party supporters only.Acc...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 06:01hrs | 2549 | by Staff reporter
Millers sell subsided maize at +200% profit
MILLERS are allegedly engaged in massive corruption, where they access cheap maize from Grain Marketing Board, mill a small portion and then divert the rest to rural areas especially those near the co...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:21hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Cattle, goats, pigs imports from SA banned
Government has suspended importation of live cloven hoofed animals and related products from South Africa with immediate effect. The suspension follows notification by the South African Veteri...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:04hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
7 000 delegates for Zanu-PF indaba
OVER 7 000 delegates are expected to attend next month's 18th Zanu-PF Annual People's Conference at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East Province. Speaking after assessing the venue and s...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:43hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Energy Mutodi falls sick...aides carry him?
Human Rights activist Dr Pedzisai Ruhanya has clashed with Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi after the former posted on Twitter that he saw the Minister being carried by his aides. ...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:38hrs | 8932 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Registrar-General officials are corrupt'
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised grave concern over rampant corruption, dereliction of duty and arrogance by staffers at the Registrar-General's (RG) Office.The RG's Offi...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 12:20hrs | 2133 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe meets Ian Smith in afterlife
Please Note: The credibility quotient for this article is this: If it deals with politics it's a fact; if it is dramatized it's fiction; if it is outrageously u...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 07:46hrs | 8697 | by Field Ruwe
Ezra Tshisa Sibanda blasts 'disgraceful' Minister Nyoni
Disgraceful, shameful and cruel Minister of Women's Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Sithembiso Nyoni has caused resentment & anger lying that his ministry has failed t...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 10:00hrs | 3072 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
We won't watch people die, says Mpilo boss
MPILO Central Hospital Clinical Director Dr Solwayo Ngwenya has said his staff will continue to attend to patients seeking medical services despite the ongoing strike by some doctors.In an int...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:37hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa applauds his wife's philanthropic work
Philanthropic works by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, which have spread across the length and breadth of the country, have helped to shine a light on living conditions of most Zimbabweans, prompting G...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:31hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Stolen goat gets stuck on thief's back
A NOTORIOUS thief was caught in the most bizarre way after a goat that he had stolen stuck to his back.Villagers in Chikondori area under Chief Ndanga in Zaka, Masvingo, were left in shock aft...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 17:58hrs | 4850 | by Staff reporter
Is Zim govt anger at Brian Nichols due to jitters as was sold a dummy by SADC over anti-sanctions solidarity?
The escalating attacks on the United States of America ambassador Brian Nichols by the Zimbabwe government - most recent of which was notably a thinly veiled threat, possibly of expulsion from the cou...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 08:53hrs | 3954 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Economic governance framework at the core of Zimbabwe's macro-economic problems
It is now a time-tested fact that the long-term macroeconomic and development outcomes of any society are not narrowly defined by simple answers to simple questions like which individual is presiding ...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 21:54hrs | 503 | by Dr Nathan Matemera
US Senate backs its ambassador after Zimbabwe attacks
The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Friday backed the US ambassador to Zimbabwe, a day after President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government threatened to expel him for alleged politi...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 21:41hrs | 5049 | by ZimLive
Economic governance framework at the core of Zimbabwe's macro-economic problems
It is now a time-tested fact that the long-term macroeconomic and development outcomes of any society are not narrowly defined by simple answers to simple questions like which individual is presiding ...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 13:03hrs | 526 | by Dr Nathan Matemera
Zimbabwe sanctions lunacy
The anti-sanctions public holiday on Friday was a new dimension in Zimbabwean lunacy, buoyed by mistaken African solidarity. They accept Zanu PF propaganda without looking into what these sanctions ar...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 20:26hrs | 2098 | by Zimbabwe Vigil
Western sanctions a lame excuse: US envoy
UNITED States (US) ambassador to Zimbabwe, Brian Nichols, has dismissed government claims that Western sanctions were behind the country's economic meltdown, saying the haemorrhage was being fuelled b...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 15:12hrs | 2159 | by Staff Reporter
Sadc anti-sanctions day: A pointless sideshow
IN 2007, as the Zimbabwean crisis was approaching its climax, the late Zambian leader, Levy Mwanawasa broke ranks with his counterparts, particularly Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, saying quiet diplomac...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:55hrs | 13 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Mnangagwa's wife backs female ex-fighters upliftment
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has come out in full support of a request by female former freedom fighters' to go back to school and acquire knowledge to run successful income-generating projects acros...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Undressed goat thief jailed
A THIEF that was caught stealing goats while wearing an underwear and vest has been convicted and jailed eight months for stock theft by a Mutare magistrate.Lovemore (37), of Hobhouse, had thr...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:32hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
The foot bridge (Murato) across Chiraire River in Chiweshe is a tragedy waiting to happen
School children some as young as seven years use the footbridge daily going to Chinehasha Schools on the other side. They dart and dash with amazing dexterity and agility that would shame a mo...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1467 | by Tondo Murisa
Mnangagwa's wife urges women to participate in anti-sanctions campaigns
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday claimed women were the worst affected by Western sanctions and challenged them to participate in the anti-sanctions campaign scheduled for October 25.Ad...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:40hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Goat thief caught red-handed
A MUTARE man was last week caught dressed in underwear and vest in a goat pen at a plot in Mutare.Lovemore Chiputu (28) on Tuesday appeared before Mutare magistrate Prisca Manhibi facing a cha...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife engages female war vets
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday had a heart-to-heart interface with female former freedom fighters from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces, who expressed willingness...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:23hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
May the last person to leave, turn off the lights
ONE of the questions that I ask myself daily is: Is there a point to this?I have to be honest, I feel defeated and I wonder if there is any hope that this country's fortunes will improve anyti...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:50hrs | 412 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Goromonzi gets facelift ahead of Zanu-PF conference
GOROMONZI is undergoing a massive facelift with different government departments and parastatals already on the ground ahead of Zanu PF annual conference to be held in December in the district....Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:06hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
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