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World's most expensive cow sets new Guinness World Record
The owners erected two billboards showcasing the cow along the highway traversing the state, which attracted curious locals and busloads of veterinary students eager to view this 'super cow'.T...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Biti a team of irreconcilable rivals
Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) led by Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, launched its campaign for the 31 July 2013 harmonised elections in Marondera, a small tow...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 08:57hrs | 5 | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya
Carl Joshua Ncube hangs mic
SHOCKING!What is Zimbabwean stand-up comedy without arguably one of the pioneers of the trade in the precinct, Carl Joshua Ncube?This is a question that will come to boggle the minds o...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa unearth 'huge' election rigging scam?
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has said his party has unearthed a vote rigging scheme by the ruling party Zanu-PF ahead of the general elections set for August th...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans danced when Mugabe fell, now life is worse than ever
For Jasmine Toffa, the hardest moment of her life was not being beaten black and blue by regime thugs. It came when the Zimbabwean MP appeared in parliament after surgery, broken hands in plaster, and...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:15hrs | 8 | by Christina Lamb for The Sunday Times (UK)
Smirnoff vodka leaving Russia
The UK-based owner of popular alcohol brands says it will wind down all business operations within six monthsUK-based alcoholic beverage producer Diageo is leaving Russia due to the Western sa...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 18:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree to hold the longest 'nqolacade' ever seen
THE Vaka community in Plumtree aims to be included in the Guinness Book of Records when they hold the longest scotch cart convoy - "nqolacade" - which they have termed ‘The Long Ride for Development...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZEC blames political parties for voters roll mess
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has vehemently denied responsibility for the messy voters roll and accused political parties of causing the fiasco by issuing their supporters affidavits with s...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 08:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Most expensive Jordan items now worth close to $5M after record sale
For many NBA fans, Michael Jordan remains the Greatest of All Time nearly 3 decades after his first retirement. This is despite the emergence of elite talents such as Kobe Bryant, Lebron James and Kev...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 18:08hrs | 8 | by Staff Writer
Chinese will cost Zanu-PF votes
The history of Zimbabwean elections would never be complete without a loud enough reference to one big patch on our map. This place they call Uzumba-Maramba-Pfungwe (UMP) in Mashonaland East province....Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:52hrs | 8 | by Tawanda Majoni
Zimbabwe lures world's top celebrities
THE most watched man on television in the world, one of the world's richest men and two former United States presidents have all visited Zimbabwe in the last decade, in an endorsement of Zimbabwe as a...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lockdown guards need guarding
Lockdown robbery. That's perhaps the best thing to call it.The setting is a once-famous nightclub off Old Mazowe Road on the outskirts of New Marlborough. The time is 10pm on a Friday evening....Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:02hrs | 2 | by Tawanda Majoni
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
Scottish-born, New Zealand-bred rugby star relishing Zimbabwe Sables dance
HE was born in Glasgow in Scotland to Zimbabwean parents, grew up in New Zealand, where he honed his rugby skills at the famed Waikato Rugby Academy, had stints in his native country with the PRO14 si...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Politics of the stomach choking Zimbabwe
It is really sad and beyond imagination to see democracy being shoved into the blast furnace with the aim of creating a one party state.Is recalling members of parliament by any chance g...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 19:35hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Douglas Mwonzora and Thokozani Khupe have nothing to offer
Now the cat is out of its bag. You cannot conceal something which has horns. The truth will always come out.I remember when political corridors were abuzz with discussions about how Zanu PF an...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 14:37hrs | | by Leonard Koni
We are here waiting for the signal
As Bishop Lazi writes this, somewhere in Tripoli, Libya, a family is hunkered down or huddled in an apartment, fearing that if they venture out onto the streets, the likelihood of parting with their l...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Bisho Lazi
Bingo around the world
It's something of a national treasure to the people of the United Kingdom, and while it may not originate from the European island, bingo is nevertheless a huge part of British culture. Plenty of othe...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 10:12hrs | 15 | by Staff Writer
Be wary of the ways of the crocodile, Cdes!
MANY of you appear to be convinced about this nonsense that I am now warming up to my tormentors. Do I look like the type of person who flip-flops on matters of principle? I will never compromise on w...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 20:34hrs | | by CZ
Bulawayo woman has miracle baby
A 36-YEAR-OLD woman naturally delivered a five kilogramme baby at Kings Poly Clinic in Bulawayo on Saturday morning. Medical practitioners have said the average weight of a "big" newborn child...Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 08:46hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Be strong young man, lead my people!
I MUST admit that I really underestimated this young Wamba kid. I had initially never given him much chance, but I am really gratified and very delighted that God and the gods timely intervened in the...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 19:07hrs | | by CZ
'School boy' Tinago gets hero status
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday conferred boxing legend Langton 'Schoolboy' Tinago with a provincial hero's status. Tinago will be buried tomorrow at Gweru's Provincial Heroes' Acre. The legendary boxer...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns 'School boy'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent his condolences to the Tinago family following the death of boxing legend, Langton "Schoolboy" Tinago.The three-time Commonwealth champion died in the ear...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's marimba ensemble makes history
History has been made and Zimbabwe is now in the Guinness Book of Records as the country with the biggest marimba ensemble.The event took place this afternoon in the capital, Harare.Zi...Published: 26 May 2018 at 15:08hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
WATCH: Zimbabwe aims to break a Guinness World Record
Recently launched ZiMarimba Fest is geared to break the current Guinness world record for the largest marimba ensemble to play together on May 25 at Prince Edward School. Endorsed by the National Arts...Published: 25 May 2018 at 11:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools in Guinness longest marimba quest
ZIMBABWE schools will try and break the Guinness World record of the largest marimba ensemble later this month with a festival that will take place at Prince Edward High School in Harare.The w...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga could find himself in Guinness Book of Records for bloodless coupe d'etat
The State media on Saturday reported that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga could find himself in the Guinness Book of Records for being the only army chief in the world to lead a bloodless interven...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 11:12hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nigerian gospel singer set to break Guinness World Record
Nigerian gospel singer Chika Nwaogu, also known as St. Chika is set to break the Guinness World Record for ‘longest officially released song’.The 27-year-old contemporary gospel singer, so...Published: 07 Apr 2018 at 09:40hrs | | by Agencies
Mnangagwa speaks on local currency
GOVERNMENT is working around the clock to address key macro-economic fundamentals, which will pave way for the introduction of a currency that is not collapsible, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Beer, soft drinks shortage looms this festive season
HARARE - The good cheer that normally comes with the festive season risks being dampened by shortages of beer and soft drinks because of serious constraints in the supply chain, the Daily News reporte...Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Dokora breaks the record of Zim's short-lived govt ministers
If there was someone queer enough to apply to Guinness Book of World Records to have the title "shortest lived government ministers" added to their database, the category will certainly not be short o...Published: 04 Dec 2017 at 13:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Review: Mega Moolah Isis
Venture into any online casino, and the first games that will draw your attention are the progressive jackpots. Often slot games, the progressive jackpot games have been seen reaching inordinate sums ...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Woman with world's longest nails
Ayana Williams currently holds the 2018 Guinness World Record for the longest nails in the world.It's such a schlep to constantly groom yourself, so how about not cutting your nails ever again...Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 15:03hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mzembi: 20 questions and answers as Foreign Minister Zimbabwe
HARARE - The Honorable Dr. Walter Mzembi, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zimbabwe, provided Worldtourismwire a copy of this Q&A first published in the Zimbabwe Daily News....Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 07:36hrs | | by EINPresswire
Zimbabwe won't shut down struggling embassies, says Mzembi
Daily News Editor Gift Phiri sits down for a wide-ranging interview with new Foreign Affairs minister Walter Mzembi. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: Congratulations on your appointment...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 10:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
WHO crushes Mugabe's ego
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has rescinded an honour it had bestowed on President Robert Mugabe last Thursday in the wake of a deafening global outcry from affiliate organisations and stakehold...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Twitter reacts after WHO revokes appointment of Mugabe
Twitter was abuzz on Sunday following the decision by the head of the World Health Organisation to withdraw his appointment of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe as a "goodwill ambassador".WHO c...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 15:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cry the beloved Zimbabwe, as Zanu-PF closes shop
When the gigantic snake repeatedly misses the target and all its venomous blows land upon itself, in the presence of highly mobilised enemies, it surely becomes easy prey even to the oldest and fully ...Published: 06 Oct 2017 at 15:53hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
2 Zimbabwean artists among Africa's Top 10 most bankable artists
Forbes Africa has named 2 Zimbabwean artists named in its Top 10 most bankable artists in Africa list....Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 13:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex maniac dies
There was drama last Saturday at Goshen Hair Salon in the capital as female hairdressers mourned their colleague who they described as a sex maniac and hero in love.Lazarus Kazembe, a barber b...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 17:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness dies
Sinn Féin's Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland's former deputy first minister, has died aged 66.McGuinness died early this morning at Derry's Altnagelvin Hospital with his family by his beds...Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
WATCH: Man hammers 38 nails in board with his skull
American wrestler John Ferraro has broken the world record for the most nails hammered with the head. Ferraro hammered 38 nails into a board with his skull in under two minutes. Accord...Published: 16 Feb 2017 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
This little girl Linda Masarira ship out of Mathebeleland!
They both evidently hate the people of Mathebeleland with passion. They both know how to insult the people of Mathebeleland and unprovoked. Both Grace Mugabe and Linda Masarira can casually insult the...Published: 16 Dec 2016 at 07:08hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
A Zimbabwe judge hung by the robe barely survives
The Zimbabwe judiciary system has been sentenced to death by political interference, politicisation and corruption that has left Zimbabweans without an effective recourse to justice in particular when...Published: 19 Nov 2016 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Themba Mthethwa
Comedian Carl Joshua Ncube to host ZAA SA as organisers announce two new sponsors
THE South African edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) is set to have guests in hysterics, as organisers have announced comedy powerhouse Carl Joshua Ncube as this year's host. It ...Published: 18 Nov 2016 at 09:19hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Hungry Zimbabweans eat 12 tonnes of meat at Biggest braai
ZIMBABWE is right on track to breaking a Guinness World Record as history was made on Saturday when Delta Beverages' quest of braaing 10 tonnes of meat was surpassed with a total of 12 463kgs braa...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Carl is Back in Zimbabwe after an impressive SA COMEDY CLUB TOUR
Trailblazing Zimbabwean comedian Carl Joshua Ncube has just returned to Zimbabwe after impressing in a long tour of South Africa that saw the Zim funny man perform at 3 out of 4 of the only comedy clu...Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Agencies
Carl Joshua Ncube to perform in Paris
It what can simply be described as an eventful year for Zimbabwean Stand Up comedian Carl Joshua Ncube continues to make it, even more, EVENTFUL with a gruelling lineup of club performances pencil...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 11:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua completes Guinness quest
COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube has completed his quest to break the Guinness World Record of Most Comedy Shows in a Week after staging 31 shows at 31 venues over seven days.Ncube concluded his per...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 08:10hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Wicknell Chivayo would have to buy 3 seats in economy class in order to fit
COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube says "Sir" Wicknell Chivayo flies business class/first class as it is cheaper considering he would have to buy three seats in economy class in order to fit because of his hu...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 08:04hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
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