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Zimbabwean ministers visit Rovos-BBR train accident victims
The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi, and the Bulawayo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs, Judith Ncube, visited the victims of the Gwanda train accident at Mater Dei...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:05hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches probe into Rovos Rail, BBR train collision
The Government has launched an official investigation into the head-on collision between a Rovos Rail luxury passenger train and a Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railway (BBR) goods train, which occurred on Good...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:57hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Rufaro banned again
THE Premier Soccer League have suspended the use of Rufaro pending another inspection by the First Instance Board, which is responsible for venue inspection and certification in the country.Ru...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 13:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa aborts rally; as Zim churches parallelly suspended
Despite attending unrestricted Zion Christian Church's annual Passover (Easter gathering) festivity in Mbungo last weekend during the period when cholera outbreak is reportedly at its peak, President ...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 09:15hrs | 5 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Sungura lovers brave rains at Macheso's gig
Lovers of Sungura braved rains on Thursday night as the king of Sungura Alick Macheso held a Harare gig in Budiriro where he was supported by Somandla "Mafia" Ndebele.Although rains tried to d...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:19hrs | 33 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Dembare shift focus
TRADITIONAL giants Highlanders and Dynamos say they will not dwell much on the outcome of the Uhuru Cup final as they seek to quickly shift focus to the league championship race.Bosso retained...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
76 people arrested in anti-drug crackdown
POLICE arrested 76 people in the operation, "No to dangerous drugs and illicit substances," on Good Friday.Cumulatively, 4 843 have been arrested countrywide since the launch of the operation ...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 14:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Adam Chicksen approaching Notts County's top of the table Wrexham clash 'like any other'
Notts County's fixture with Wrexham this Monday has been branded as the biggest the National League has ever seen, but for Adam Chicksen, it's just another game.The Magpies defender has been i...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 14:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso turn focus on Dembare game
AFTER seeing his charges squander a number of clear-cut chances in their derby against Chicken Inn, Highlanders Football Club coach Baltemar Brito is turning his focus on the epic encounter against Dy...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
11 000 pass through Beitbridge as Easter traffic doubles
THE number of travellers into the country this Easter Holiday has doubled following the relaxation of Covid-19 travel restrictions with Beitbridge Border Post handling more than 11 000 arrivals ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU forces Eubert Angel's Church to close
Zapu sent shocking waves down the spine of Mr Eubert Angel the so-called plenipotentiary ambassador for ZIMBABWE in the Americas and Europe. Since the first episode of Al Jezeera called the Gold Mafia...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 07:28hrs | 5 | by Thulani Nkala
Nine congregants perish in road accident on Good Day
Nine congregants died in Mvuma when two commuter ominibuses crashed along Harare -Masvingo highway on Good Friday.Acc...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 19:13hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
The story of Easter; a compilation of perspectives
Easter actually originated as an ancient pagan celebration of the spring equinox. In Christianity, the day was dedicated to observing the resurrection of Jesus Christ, celebrated around the time of th...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 11:50hrs | 17 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
What a turnout at BF
IF there were any doubts on which local football team has the best supporters, then Highlanders Football Club fans have put that debate to bed.Bosso fans, just like they did when their team dr...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Shock as Canaan Nyathi disses Takesure Zamar Ncube on stage
In a shocking gospel artists turf war, 14th Crown Gospel Music Awards winner Canaan Nyathi has thrown a shade at his SABC Crown Gospel Award winner counterpart Takesure Zamar Ncube c...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 10:09hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa brain freeze has him confused
President Emmerson Mnangagwa often touts his Christian faith when speaking publicly. He has told some audiences that had he not been a politician, he would have been a preacher.You would think...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
4 killed in truck crash
Four people died and 32 others were injured when a Nissan UD70 truck belonging to the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) they were travelling in veered off the road and...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jet opens 33rd branch in Zimbabwe
MULTICHAIN clothing shop Jet opened its 33rd branch at Avondale Shopping Centre in Harare on Friday.In an interview with Standard Style Jet's MD Peter Mnyama said shoppers are in for an Easter...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa slams wanton price hikes
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has warned industrialists against wanton price increases, indicating that his Government is currently drafting a raft of measures that will promote the use of the local currency ov...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso crowd-fund for Covid-19 tests
A group of Highlanders FC members and supporters has embarked on an initiative to raise US$1 500 to cover the team's Covid-19 tests to enable the first team to start training. Twelve Premiersh...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for holistic approach to waste management
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has said there is need for a holistic approach in dealing with waste management in local authorities in order to preserve the environment.In a speech read o...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Police set vicious dog on imbiber
Zimbabwe Republic Police officers at Mvurwi station on Good Friday allegedly released their vicious dog on one beer patron at a local bottle store.Benjamin Mutsandiani (42) was mauled by the d...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 12:49hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's Covid-19 vaccinations exceed 100,000
Zimbabwe has seen an increase in the uptake of Covid-19 vaccines over the past few weeks with the number of vaccinations now exceeding 100,000.That may sound minute for a country chasing a 10 ...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimra blocks importation of used cars without deadline notice
Without any warning, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) on Good Friday in the middle of the day blocked all imported cars that were manufactured before 2011 from leaving the border posts.C...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 08:08hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
Experts warn of third Covid-19 wave after Easter
HEALTH experts have warned of the possibility of an explosion in Covid-19 cases immediately after the Easter holidays if the public fail to comply with lockdown regulations. Easter holidays ar...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:00hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Tight security over Easter
Security will be boosted during the forthcoming Easter holidays to ensure adherence to Covid-19 containment regulations, amid expectations of an increase in human traffic countrywide, Information, Pub...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government tightens security over Easter
SECURITY will be boosted during the forthcoming Easter holidays to ensure adherence to Covid-19 containment regulations, amid expectations of an increase in human traffic countrywide, Information, Pub...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Private schools want own calendar
PRIVATE schools have proposed to Government to have a different school calendar from the one announced by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education last week. The schools want the first ...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 06:17hrs | 6 | by Godknows Hofisi
Holiday accidents kill 16
At least 16 people died in road traffic accidents since Independence Day, while 96 were left injured, police have said.A total of 192 road accidents occurred on Independence Day and Good Frida...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madinda backs his Bosso project
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu believes his project is on the right track as they look to continue with their fine run against Premiership newboys Nichrut at their Barbourfields this Sunday....Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Trudy Stevenson quits MDC
Lottie Gertrude "Trudy" Stevenson is a remarkable political survivor, appointed as Zimbabwean Ambassador to Senegal in 2009 during the GNU as a deployee of the MDC led by Welshman Ncube.A form...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 15:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Streak sacking shocks cricket fraternity
HEATH Streak sacrificed On a Good Friday… But Whose Sins is He Being Fired for?This was a tweet by one Master Eli after Zimbabwe Cricket announced that they had sacked the former Zimbabwe ca...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 10:44hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Madinda restoring Bosso's legacy
TRIANGLE United coach Taurai Mangwiro believes his Highlanders counterpart Madinda Ndlovu is on the right track in restoring the Bulawayo giants' legacy of yesteryear.Mangwiro was speaking soo...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's China visit to define our future
President Emmerson Mnangagwa left Harare for China yesterday and is expected to arrive in Beijing today for a historic four-day State visit to the global economic powerhouse.China is arguably ...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bosso morale high'
HIGHLANDERS go into today's epic encounter against arch rivals Dynamos at the giant National Sports Stadium with their morale high despite having drawn at home against a winless Triangle United on Goo...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's China visit to define our future
President Emmerson left Harare for China yesterday and is expected to arrive in Beijing today for a historic four-day State visit to the global economic powerhouse.China is arguably Zimbabwe's...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
More independent candidates to contest in Zimbabwe's 2018 election
Zimbabwe is such a political savy country and barely a month passes without hearing of a new political party being launched.Another new political party Multi People's Democratic Party of Zimba...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 17:08hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Macheso speaks in tongues on Good Friday
The king of Sungura Alick Macheso popular Baba Shero spoke in tongues when he was praised by Sulumani Chimbetu for his good heart in assisting struggling artists at Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza on Good...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 07:42hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Jah Prayzah returns to South Africa
MUKUDZEI Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah will this Easter weekend make a much-awaited return for two dates with his fans in Cape Town and Johannesburg.The lanky artist is one of the most-loved artists...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 14:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Succession in MDC-T is premised on political realism - analyst
A political analyst Pedzisai Ruhanya has said the succession in the opposition MDC-T is premised on political realism leading to hegemonic stability.This come at a time when squabbles have esc...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 08:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
G40 breaks silence on Mnangagwa
President Emerson Mnangagwa's inaugural address - in which he promised to revive a dying economy and restore investor confidence - has enlisted positive reactions from members of the Generation 40 (G4...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 14:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'We will sweep away MDC-T in 2018'
THE following is a transcript of President Mugabe's address at the Sixth Presidential Youth Interface in Gwanda yesterday.***Nhasi Mai havapo.Pavakatsikwa nemota, chironda chavo ha...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:11hrs | 2 | by Robert Mugabe
Royal Destiny new album translated into ten languages
A Zimbabwean gospel music group with members based at home and the UK has launched an album whose title track has been translated into ten languages....Published: 01 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Tsholotsho relocates to Beitbridge
SO far so good for Tsholotsho FC!The decision to relocate to the border town of Beitbridge is bringing in the much needed revenue with the club recording back to back positive balance sheets w...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bantu Rovers beat Triangle
Bantu Rovers 1-0 Triangle UnitedBANTU Rovers collected their first set of points in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after three outings by beating Triangle United 1-0 at Luveve Stadium ...Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi talks succession
Speaking on the eve of Good Friday, Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi - the leader of what is probably the largest indigenous church in Zimbabwe, the Zion Christian Church - hinted for the first time at...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:33hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Dr Made's Good Friday good news
Zimbabwe could harvest over 2,7 million tonnes of grain this season - the largest yield since 2000.At the centre of that success story are President Mugabe's Special Maize Production P...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba nabbed on Good Friday
A self-proclaimed Mvurwi apostolic prophet was arrested on Good Friday while attending a church service following an alleged rape charge he committed last year.Allegations are that Luxmore Tai...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:24hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cop runs over pedestrians, one dies
Good Friday holiday ended disastrous for a police officer yesterday after allegedly hitting a female pedestrian to death before injuring five in Chipinge town.Eye witnesses allege a drunk cop ...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 09:04hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Beitbridge border officials ready for holiday travellers
AUTHORITIES at the Beitbridge and Plumtree border posts have started implementing a raft of measures to deal with increased traffic during the Easter holidays.The Assistant Regional Immigr...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
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