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Danai Gurira inspires African playwrights with Zimbabwe workshops
A group of emerging playwrights has gathered in Harare this week for an 11-day conference aimed at fostering the next generation of dramatic talent in southern Africa. The Almasi African Playwrights C...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:30hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Zimbabwe entrepreneur wins top award
South Africa-based Zimbabwean entrepreneur Nyasha Chisoko has been crowned Female Personality of the Year 2024 at the prestigious Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA). The annual event celebrates the remar...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 15:23hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Zim entrepreneur nominated for top award
Nyasha Chisoko, a Zimbabwean entrepreneur based in South Africa, has been nominated for Female Personality of the Year at the prestigious Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), recognizing her success in tw...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt official in court over stands scandal
A local government ministry official, Everisto Nyamadzawo, appeared in court last week facing serious allegations of criminal abuse of office involving more than $77,000. The case has raised eyebrows ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:15hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Gurira in US$77,000 scam
Simbarashe Oswald Gurira, a 38-year-old official from the Ministry of the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle, appeared in the Harare magistrate's court last Friday, facing serious allegations of abus...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
Military realignments in the Zimbabwe military continue
As military realignments in the Zimbabwe military - that is appointments and removals - continue, more impactful changes are happening. Yesterday the commander of the Zimbabwe National A...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sasha Madhuve dishes perfumes on stage
Popular Afro-fusion singer Sasha "Madhuve" Lishomwa on Sunday dished perfumes to women of the Soko (Monkey) totem who attended her show at Kudu bar garden in Hatfield.There was stamped on stag...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 14:40hrs | 24 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Man accuses wife of bewitching him
A Harare woman told the magistrate court that her unemployed husband was accusing her of bewitching him and causing him bad luck.Faith Mungandi said she has been a victim of domestic violence ...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
4 top cops acquitted of criminal abuse of office
FOUR senior police officers including the deputy director (commercial crimes division), Assistant Commissioner Obeylaw Moyo have been acquitted on charges of criminal abuse of office involving bribery...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stop abusing war vets in Zanu-PF politics, Mahiya told
A NEW group of war veterans calling itself United War Veterans, which comprises Zipra and Zanla cadres has told Zanu-PF secretary for war veterans' welfare Douglas Mahiya to stop abusing former libera...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes two colonels to Brig Generals
THE Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa, yesterday promoted two Zimbabwe National Army colonels to the rank of brigadier generals and 23 majors to lieutenant colonel...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Who is behind forex dealers?
NO matter how well-meaning and determined, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) could be towards uprooting rampant delinquency in the economy, the effort may count for nothing if other institutions are ...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:38hrs | | by Nathan Gurira
Sanctions are real, but we're shooting ourselves in the foot
No matter how well-meaning and determined the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) could be towards uprooting rampant delinquency in the economy, the effort may count for nothing if other institutions that ...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | | by Nathan Gurira
Biti arrest warrant cancelled
A warrant for the arrest of MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti was cancelled on Monday, a few hours after it was issued.In obtaining the warrant, the National Prosecuting Authority said B...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 20:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt fails to finance Mozambique war
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is struggling to mobilise sufficient resources to contribute to the Southern Africa Development Committee Standing Force (SADC SF), which is supposed to s...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukudzei Mudzi and a 'distorted history’
We have learned with sorrow and sadness of the death of Cde Mukudzei Mudzi (94) the former Executive Secretary (General Secretary) of Dare reChimurenga of ZANU.Cde Mudzi's death followed that ...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 16:17hrs | 2 | by Rugare Gumbo
Mr President, We Deserve Better
On 24 August 2018, the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe ruled that Zanu PF leader Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa had been legitimately elected as President of Zimbabwe, effectively ending the challenge by the t...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 12:52hrs | 8 | by Fungai Chiposi
Powerspeed to delists from ZSE
SHAREHOLDERS of electrical products supplier, Powerspeed Electrical Limited, have approved the termination of the company's listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE). The listing of Powersp...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
War vets demand US$370,000, $78,000 in pension arrears
VETERANS of the liberation struggle have approached the High Court demanding US$364 000 and $78 000 each in pension arrears.The demand dates back to 2008 when they claimed to have been denied ...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
War vets sue Mnangagwa
A WAR veterans group has taken President Emmerson Mnangagwa to court seeking the nullification of the recently signed US$3,5 billion deal by government and commercial white farmers who lost their land...Published: 18 Sep 2020 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hon Biti attempting to ensnare Prof Ncube, Dr Mangudya for political gain
FORMER Finance and Economic Development Minister, Honourable Tendai Biti is one of the very few political figures within the country's multiple opposition parties who appear to understand their respon...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 11:34hrs | | by Nathan Gurira
Stephen Chifunyise dies aged 70
Playwright and culturalist Stephen Chifunyise died on Monday, friends said.He was 70.The former arts and culture ministry's permanent secretary founded Chipawo in the 1980s to identify...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 22:26hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
Gurira, Whitaker to feature in 'Mnanagwa' film
Zimbabwe-born United States-based actress Danai Gurira and American actor Forest Whitaker will join local stars for the upcoming documentary, "The Rise of Emmerson Mnangagwa". The film is bein...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Candidates nominated for ZACC - full-list
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NAMES OF CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR THE ZIMBABWE ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (ZACC) The Standing Rules and Orders Committee of the Parliament of Zimbabwe is mandated in terms of Secti...Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 08:33hrs | 8 | by Parliement
Danai Gurira speaks on Zimbabwean identity
HOTSHOT Hollywood actress Danai Gurira has said she struggled to nail down her true identity in the earliest stages of her life, as she grappled with life in what was then a recently liberated Zimbabw...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Hollywood actress calls for collaborative effort
HIGH-FLYING Zimbabwean playwright-cum-actor, Danai Gurira has called for a collaborative effort to take the African narratives across the globe.The United States-based actress, who is also co-...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Frustrated top doctor breaks down
A Senior House Officer -Anaesthetics Suleiman Makore on Friday took to social media to vent his frustration on the economic situation in the country vis-a-vis the salary that medical officers ar...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Black Panther star Danai in Zimbabwe
Actress Danai Gurira, Zimbabwe's export to Hollywood has been unveiled as the face of a local anti-poaching campaign running under the theme "Poaching Steals From Us All". The Black Panther st...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Danai 'General Okoye' Gurira appointed UN Goodwill Ambassador
United Nations Women on Sunday announced the appointment of Zimbabwean born internationally renowned award-winning actor-playwright Danai Gurira as its Goodwill Ambassador. Gurira will len...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 09:44hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'You all miss Mugabe after your-PFee'
My People,I perfectly understand the fact that all of you are feeling guilty about your premature celebrations following the military ouster of Gushungo around this time last year.In f...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 13:36hrs | | by Dr Stop It
More and more wives sue 'homewreckers'
Zimbabwean courts are getting inundated with lawsuits of estranged wives suing what they have termed "scheming seductresses" for stealing their men.More and more wives are demanding hefty fina...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 12:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gurira to break bank with blockbuster Hollywood roles
AFTER starring in the Hollywood breakout movie of the year, Black Panther, Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira seems to be in line for more big money movie roles as she has been linked with potential star...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe was the real life Wakanda, recalls Danai Gurira
DANAI Gurira is taking a break from promoting her blockbuster film Black Panther to talk to a group that does not include any Hollywood reporters. But the playwright turned movie megastar is not actua...Published: 30 Jun 2018 at 08:13hrs | | by Sean Braswell
Danai Gurira on the cover of Ebony Magazine
Zimbabwe's own Danai Gurira on the cover of the June edition of EBONY Magazine.Zimbabwe’s own ...Published: 17 May 2018 at 16:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare's Working Wives to hit screens soon
A movie series titled 'Harare's Working Wives' which focuses on the livelihoods of women outside the work place is expected to hit the big screen this Saturday with audiences offered a chance to prese...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 14:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Tilder Moyo under fire, sued for $150,000
RADIO presenter and Starhiker Consultancy officer, Tilder Karizamimba Moyo is being sued for US$150 000 by three men who were posted on her alleged Facebook Page recently.The trio of Aaron Kas...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 17:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Danai Gurira struggled to accept her Zimbabwean heritage
Black Panther star Danai Jekesai Gurira has opened up about the struggles she went through trying to accept her Zimbabwean heritage, until the time she adopted both America and Zimbabwe, hence calling...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves Davos, off to Addis Abbaba
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is leaving Switzerland today (this afternoon) and heading to Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia to attend the 30th African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government.In sta...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 12:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe movie to be released in 2019
American actor Don Cheadle Jr has dismissed rumours that he will not be part and parcel of a new movie "Mugabe" which has been scheduled for release in 2019, according to social media speculations. ...Published: 30 Nov 2017 at 05:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host Intombi awards for young businesswomen
RADIO personality Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa and ex Muvhango actor Lesley Musina who played Ndalamo will next month host the Intombi Young Women In Business Awards pencilled for Bulawayo's Nesbitt Castle....Published: 09 Oct 2017 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Khaya Moyo reacts to 'Mnangagwa was poisoned, Mugabe confirms' - police arrest one
THE story which appeared in The Daily News yesterday claiming that President Mugabe had confirmed Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa's "poisoning" was criminal and meant to incite public al...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans arrested over R2 million heroin haul by SA police
THREE Zimbabweans were arrested by South African police following the interception of their truck carrying 10kg of heroin worth more than R2 million smuggled into the neighbouring country through Beit...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean actress tried to meet Tupac's mom
After the release of the late American rapper Tupac Shakur's biopic All Eyez On Me last week, Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira has revealed that she had frantically tried to meet with his mother, Afeni...Published: 23 Jun 2017 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sibongile gets another Hollywood role
Hollywood-based Zimbabwean actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo starred in the movie, Message From the King that was released last week.Sibo, who hogged the limelight last year when she was picked ...Published: 15 May 2017 at 14:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
President to appoint Coroner
THE holder of the envisaged government Coroner should be appointed by the President and must be a renowned medical practitioner, Coroner's Office Technical Committee Representative, Runyararo Guri...Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zim Achievers UK kicks off 7th edition with the opening of nominations
UNITED KINGDOM: The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has commenced its seventh awards campaign in the UK, announcing the opening of nominations for 2017.The nominee announcement is scheduled to...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini
Zim Achievers USA a resounding success - Lovemore Majaivana gets 'Special Recognition Award'
The first USA edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) got off to a remarkable start last Saturday, as Zimbabweans living in different parts of the 50 state country turned out in their numbers f...Published: 22 Nov 2016 at 01:24hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Bulawayo born actor cracks Hollywood
After playing Kunta Kinte's uncle in the remake of the classic slave film series Roots, Bulawayo born actor Peace Nzirawa is looking to follow the likes of Tongai Chirisa and Danai Gurira as one o...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 22:22hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Mbuya Nehanda's chilling Six Commandments
COMRADE Julian Maodza Murenga Mukomawashe, last week said things that have divided many Zimbabweans, regarding Mbuya Nehanda. That debate is still raging.This week, Murenga continues this "str...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bhasikiti reveals Zanu-PF 2008 poll secret
Ousted ex Zanu PF Masvingo Resident Minister , Kudakwashe Bhasikiti, has revealed that President Robert Mugabe personally deployed the Zimbabwe National Army to wage a violent campaign against MDC-T s...Published: 16 Mar 2016 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
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