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Gwanda Peace Committee on Vova Mine mediation exercise
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) in partnership with the Churches Convergence on Peace (CCOP) and Zimbabwe Christian Council (ZCA) has met various stakeholders in Gwanda, Matabe...Published: 7 hrs ago | 233 | by Staff reporter
More than $5 billion required for Zimbabwe roads rehabilitation
THE Government requires more than $5 billion to rehabilitate the country's entire road network with more than $250 million having been availed to the department of roads as work on re-establishing tra...Published: 7 hrs ago | 240 | by Staff reporter
It was hell, says bus inferno survivor
ONIAS Ndlovu, a survivor of the Thursday night bus inferno near West Nicholson, has described the scene as one of absolute devastation and shock. Onias Ndlovu shows his hands Since then, Ndlov...Published: 7 hrs ago | 482 | by Staff reporter
Bus inferno: 33 not 42 dead
The number of people burnt to death in a South Africa-bound bus on Thursday night has been revised downwards from 42 to 33 amid appeals for relatives of the dead to undergo DNA tests to help identify ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 140 | by Staff reporter
'We saw fire consume fellow passengers'
A SOMBRE atmosphere fills the air as relatives and passers-by watch in disbelief at the charred remains of a bus which has somewhat been turned into a mass grave.The remains of people that hav...Published: 7 hrs ago | 214 | by Staff reporter
Official statement from Brooklyn Express on Gwanda bus disaster
Our heartfelt apologies go out to the relatives and families of the deceased whose lives were lost in an accident involving one of our Brooklyn express buses along the Bulawayo, Beitbridge highway. We...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 15:23hrs | 8555 | by Brooklyn Express
AFM church split takes new twist
The fight for control over the Apostolic Faith Mission church (AFM) has taken a new twist with revelations that the main faction led Reverend Amon Madawo is taking steps to expel members of the sm...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 14:24hrs | 6919 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa mourns Gwanda bus disaster victims
President Emmerson has issued a condolence message mourning the victims of the bus disaster that occurred in Gwanda on Thursday night. At least 42 people were feared dead. Said Mnangagwa, "I w...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 13:33hrs | 3274 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Bus catches fire, 40 feared dead?
Unconfirmed reports claim that a Brooklyn bus which plies the Zvishavane to Musina via Filabusi was burnet to ashes near West Nicholson yesterday evening around 2300hrs while headed towards Musina. ...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 06:10hrs | 9219 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs demand police visibility
CHIEFS in Matabeleland South Province have said police must be visible in mining areas following a spate of violent crimes in Gwanda and Esigodini mining areas that have resulted in the loss of life a...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 05:37hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Undenge's trial deferred
The trial of former Energy minister Samuel Undenge, who is facing allegations of corruption, was yesterday moved to November 19 due to non-availability of the State's last witness.While seekin...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 05:57hrs | 790 | by Staff reporter
'Killer' gold panners granted bail
THREE of the 11 illegal gold panners who allegedly ganged up and killed a rival in a mine claim conflict in Vhovha area of Colleen Bawn in Gwanda, have been granted $100 bail each pending trial by the...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 05:51hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's $10,000 bribe, ex- ZPC boss arrested
FORMER Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) chairperson Stanley Nyasha Kazhanje has been arrested on allegations of receiving a $10 000 bribe from controversial businessperson, Wicknell Chivayo so he does not...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 06:06hrs | 2240 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's succession, Zanu-PF bigwigs brawl
Zanu-PF's notorious succession demons have resurfaced, with the party's senior officials locking horns over who should take over from President Emmerson Mnangagwa - a few months after the 76-year-old ...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 10:58hrs | 4422 | by Staff reporter
Guard on the run after R30 000 theft
A SECURITY guard is on the run after allegedly stealing R30 000 and $200 from a lodge where he was employed in Gwanda. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisa...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 05:52hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Train blocking Masvingo - Beitbridge road could take days to clear
Travellers taking the Masvingo highway from Beitbridge or heading into Beitbridge from Masvingo are facing a nightmare this morning after a train derailed and blocked the road.NRZ engineers ar...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 14:29hrs | 4463 | by ZimLive
Zanu-PF bigwigs throng Harare court
It was an extraordinary week at the Harare Magistrates' Courts that saw four high-profile figures appearing in court on the same day, facing various charges.It was therefore a hive of activity...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 16:30hrs | 2434 | by Staff reporter
Solar energy plant not yet a boon for locals
MANAMA, Gwanda South - Three years ago, in 2015, when the 200-panel mini-grid solar energy power plant was established in this remote and hot rural community, 140km south of Gwanda town and about 20km...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 11:17hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo, Chinamasa links exposed
FORMER Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa's daughter, Kangai (38), claims she was assisting embattled businessman and Intratrek owner Wicknell Chivayo purchase "equipment" in the United States when so...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:18hrs | 4596 | by Staff reporter
ZPC, Intratrek dispute rages on
INTRATREK Zimbabwe, which is entangled in contractual dispute with Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) over the Gwanda solar plant, has filed submissions to the High Court seeking an order compelling ZPC to ...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 04:59hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
'Chinamasa's son benefited from Chivayo's ZPC loot'
Former Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa's son, Kangai was yesterday named in court as one of the beneficiaries of the over $5 million advanced to businessman, Wicknell Chivayo by the Zimbabwe Power ...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:46hrs | 2899 | by Staff reporter
Commission raises eyebrows over Bulawayo slums
THE Land Commission on Tuesday expressed concern over the mushrooming of slum settlements during a tour of some farms in Bulawayo and Matabeleland North, which were acquired by government for urban ex...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:41hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to procure digitisation transmitters
Government says it will soon procure 32 digital transmitters and set-top boxes it requires to finalise the digitisation programme.Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Moni...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:29hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs flood Harare court
It was a hive of activity on Tuesday at the Harare Magistrate courts with ZANU PF heavyweights appearing for routine remand on various corruption charges allegedly committed under the era of Robert Mu...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 10:08hrs | 9557 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lessons learnt from Mugabe's 'youth interface' rallies
YESTERDAY, November 6, 2018, marked a year since one of the darkest days in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political and physical life.On the day, the then President Mr Robert Mugabe sacked Cd...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1879 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Chinamasa sucked into Chivayo scam
FORMER Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa was yesterday named as the official who advised Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) to raise $5 million to pay businessman, Wicknell Chivayo for the Gwanda Solar pro...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:00hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele's $90 000 wasn't stolen
A WOMAN from Bulawayo who claimed that she lost almost $90 000 allegedly belonging to musician, Mrs Sandra Ndebele- Sibindi, to thieves has been arrested for making a false report after it emerged tha...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | 2451 | by Staff reporter
Former ZPC boss testifies against Undenge
FORMER managing director of Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) Noah Gwariro yesterday testified against former Energy and Power Development Minister Samuel Undenge in connection with a case in which Intratr...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:32hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to fire corrupt officials
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has urged his party's Members of Parliament and councillors to shun corruption saying those found wanting will be fired. Speaking at a "Thank You'' rally at ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:29hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa mobilises supporters for mass protests
The MDC Alliance has rallied its supporters in Matabeleland South Province to participate in planned mass protests meant force a constitutionally elected government to hand over power to the oppositio...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 17:01hrs | 4675 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed for bedding workmate's wife
A KEZI man has been given a 10-month wholly suspended jail sentence for stabbing his workmate with a knife and leaving him severely wounded after catching him with his wife in their matrimonial bedroo...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1965 | by Staff reporter
Price monitoring mechanism for cement retailers
THE Government will consider directing cement manufacturers to put in place monitoring mechanisms with the view of taking stern measures against retailers selling the commodity at prohibitive prices a...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:08hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter
Commission of inquiry into sale of State land heads to Matebeleland
The commission of inquiry into the sale of State land which was sworn-in in February will be visiting Matebeleland North and South provinces next week as part of their inquiry into the sale of State l...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 09:59hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa invades Beitbridge, Gwanda
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa will this weekend address party supporters in Gwanda and Beitbridge where he is set to thank his supporters as well as to advise them on the way forward.Cham...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 18:28hrs | 5614 | by Staff reporter
Mvundlana Homestead pictures, why we quest?
Brilliant Zimbabweans use sour situations to sweeten their lives. Where we are faced with dire hardship, we climb at the back of that hardship the hardest way and hammer it into a magnificent and attr...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 08:07hrs | 1983 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Mnangagwa hits out at 'foreign medical trips'
FOREIGN trips to seek specialised medical attention by Zimbabweans are bleeding the country of the much-needed foreign currency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.Writing in his weekly col...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 06:00hrs | 6227 | by Staff reporter
Reduce military budget: Beitbridge residents
PARLIAMENT's Finance and Economic Development and Sustainable Development Goal Thematic Committee chairperson Matthew Nyashanu last week said a cross-section of Zimbabweans had recommended a massive c...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:48hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
AFM leader to step down
ONE of the longest serving leaders of a Pentecostal church in Zimbabwe, AFM president Dr Aspher Madziyire will step down from the helm of the church after elections to choose a new leader are held thi...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:38hrs | 2673 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda councillor pledges to attend to Hlalani Kuhle residents problems
Gwanda Ward 8 Councillor has pledged to attend to the plight of Hlalani Kuhle residents who now live in fear of having their houses collapse on them due to open cast mining at Imani mine.This ...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 14:32hrs | 206 | by Stephen Jakes
Chief acquitted in assault case
CHIEF Sigola of Esigodini in Matabeleland South Province has been acquitted of assaulting his former messenger with a stick. Zephania Sigola (88) had been accused of striking Mr Japhet Ndlovu ...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:33hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Factions in Zanu PF jostling to give Mthuli Ncube their proposed plans to recover the economy
MDC Alliance official Discent Collins Bajila has said his preliminary understanding is that Minister of finance Mthuli Ncube has been put in a precarious position by emerging Zanu PF factions....Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 09:07hrs | 6495 | by Stephen Jakes
Man shoots self dead after dispute with mother
A 31-YEAR-OLD man from Gwanda shot himself dead with a revolver in the head following a dispute over an undisclosed issue with his mother.Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chie...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:28hrs | 1626 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa guns for Zanu-PF chefs
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday told restive Zanu-PF chefs, who he said were using political positions to achieve selfish and corrupt ends to sabotage the economy, that he was coming for them....Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:18hrs | 5990 | by Staff reporter
Angry residents force MPs to end budget consultative meeting
MEMBERS of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Economic Development were yesterday forced to prematurely end a national budget consultative meeting in Gwanda after residents c...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:48hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
No charge for Chivayo - yet
The trial involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) yesterday failed to kick off following a delay by the State to present their charge against him.ZPC is accusin...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 17:32hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
95% of mining land in Matebeleland under EPOs
ABOUT 95% of mining land in Matebeleland is now under exclusive prospective orders (EPOs), making it hard for new players to enter the mining sector, a youth advocacy group has said.Community ...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 07:03hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo's charge sheet amended again
BUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo, who is accused of swindling the Zimbabwe Power Company of $5 million in a botched Gwanda solar power deal, yesterday had his charge amended for the fourth time.Ch...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 06:55hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Matebele-less MMCZ board appointed
Mines minister Winston Chitando yesterday appointed a new board for the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ), which will be chaired by David Murangari.The other board members are ...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 06:52hrs | 2335 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Politburo, Central Committee to meet
The Zanu-PF Politburo and Central Committee are meeting on Thursday in Harare. The meetings will be held at Zanu-PF Headquarters. Zanu-PF secretary for Information and Publicity Simon Khaya co...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 06:10hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Appeal to Government and Non-governmental organisations to assist Gwanda victims
Mthwakazi Republic Party has appealed to government and non governmental organisations to assist victims of the gold wars that erupted in Gwanda recently.Party president Mqondisi Moyo said it ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 10:24hrs | 967 | by Stephen Jakes
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