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89 cattle die daily in Matebeleland South
The Department of Veterinary Services has sounded the alarm over a drastic surge in cattle deaths in Matebeleland South, attributing the sharp increase to the deadly January disease. Daily mortality r...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Prominent farmer dies in traffic accident
A PROMINENT Insiza and former national Seedco Farmer of the Year Mr Jonathan Silumbula Nsingo on Saturday tragically died in a road traffic accident just after Chalets leisure centre along the Bulaway...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders sign Lobengula descendant
HIGHLANDERS FC has completed the signing of Thabo Lunga Zikode Khumalo, the great, great grandson of the club's founding player Albert.The player who has been training with Highlanders since l...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ZimCopter inventor still wants to fly
"Since 1994, my social life has been a mess. The helicopter and African rifle project just consumed me."That's how the long-forgotten and probably never heard of by some – retired Flight Lie...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prosecution for farmers with undipped cattle
FARMERS who do not comply with the recommended dipping programmes face arrest and prosecution amid reports that cattle in Matabeleland South province are at risk of January disease that was detected l...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Family seeks answers over killed prison officer
THE family of a murdered prison officer from Insiza district in Matabeleland South are still looking for answers as they claim that those involved in the crime are known but roaming the streets scot-f...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 19:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Broadcasters should speak all national languages'
Reaching 90 years of age on March 15 this year , retired veteran broadcaster and national languages enthusiast Amon Nyamambi, better known on the airwaves as 'uMaqhulayibambe' his grandfather's name, ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:26hrs | 5 | by John Masuku
'They called me a dissident,' says Thambolenyoka
Tennyson Ndlovu is quite an enigma. Having joined the liberation struggle at 21, he quickly became a highly-respected instructor for the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA), only to be demobil...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Thambolenyoka speaks about war experiences
THE mere mention of the name, Thambolenyoka, who operated as a dissident in the districts of Matabeleland South in the 80s during the post-independence disturbances used to send shivers down the spine...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:07hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter
'Dabengwa's mother was shot and left to rot for two days'
The mother of the late former ZPRA Intelligence Supremo Dumiso Dabengwa was shot in cold blood by Rhodesian Special Branch forces and her body was left untouched for two days in a plot to trap t...Published: 24 May 2019 at 19:19hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
King Lobengula's descendant dies
A MEMBER of the Royal Khumalo clan and great grandson of King Lobengula Thafetha Njube Khumalo has died. Khumalo (80), who was partially blind and based in Eastern Cape, South Africa, succumbe...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
1893MRM condemns the government's treatment of Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu
Recent reports about the treatment of Chief Maduna by Zimbabwe's government through the country's secret security services are greatly condemned by our Movement for human and peoples' rights. Chief Ma...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 07:20hrs | | by 1893MRM
Bosso will never die, says Modi
BULAWAYO businessman and philanthropist Raj Modi says while human beings are mortal Highlanders are immortal. The businessman, who is also Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, made the de...Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa divides Ndebele chiefs?
A petition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa by Chief Vezi Maduna pleading with him to act on the marginalisation of Matabeleland and to set up a commission of inquiry into the Gukurahundi genocid...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 10:34hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
CIO confine Chief Maduna?
The District Intelligence Officer of Filabusi a Mr Mlotshwa allegedly summoned the all powerful Chief Vezi Maduna of Filabusi to his office on Thursday over the petition the ch...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 16:55hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's tribal agenda exposed
A senior and influential traditional leader in Matabeleland South has broken rank and petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to establish a special commission to deal with the Gukurahundi atrocities....Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 20:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna calls for special Gukurahundi commission
A senior and influential traditional leader in Matabeleland South has broken rank and petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to establish a special commission to deal with the Gukurahundi atrocities....Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 17:05hrs | | by cite.org.zw
Barnabas Sibanda, the man who wanted to fly
IN the 1990s Zimbabwe, Bulawayo in particular, became fascinated by the ambitions of Barnabas Sibanda, a former soldier in the Zimbabwe National Army who wanted to construct the country's first aircra...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:31hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Command Livestock registration begins
THE Government has started registering farmers under the Special Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Programme.Agriculture, Lands and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Davis Marapira confirmed ...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga commands political parties to observe peace
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has urged political parties to observe peace during this year's harmonised elections, saying those engaging in violence would be chastised by society.Speaki...Published: 20 Feb 2018 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
'People must forget about Gukurahundi,' says Mnangagwa ally
THE late prominent Brethren in Christ Church pastor, Reverend Reuben Mabhena has been described as a charismatic man who championed national peace and reconciliation.Rev Mabhena (68) died on T...Published: 29 Jan 2018 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-cop jailed for impersonation
An ex-cop who was recently relieved of his duties in the force is in trouble after he was arrested while drinking beer at a bottle store while in a police uniform.As if that was not enough, th...Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 11:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is Bulelani Khumalo a Mthwakazi King?
The recent diamond jubillee celebrations of the British Queen's 60 year uninterupted reign undoubtedly raised nostalgic memories of the once mighty and respected Ndebele Kingdom of King Mzilikazi with...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:32hrs | | by Mncumbatha
Injiva acquitted on charges of killing SA mate in dispute over loot
AN INJIVA, who was accused of being involved in a spate of armed robbery cases in Johannesburg, South Africa, with his accomplice, who is still on the run, before escaping to Zimbabwe, where they alle...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery suspect acquitted of murder
ONE of four armed robbers involved in a spate of heists in Johannesburg before they escaped into Zimbabwe where they allegedly shot dead one of their own, was yesterday acquitted of murder.Mel...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean robbers shoot SA partner dead
FOUR armed robbers, among them a South African, were involved in a spate of heists in Johannesburg before they escaped into Zimbabwe where they shot dead one of their own in a fight over sharing of th...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'A sad year for all of us'
The death of veteran nationalist Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu, who succumbed to prostate cancer last week, feels like the robbery of a humble friend, President Mugabe has said. The President said 2017 ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda slams corrupt politicians
THE Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda yesterday condemned corrupt and dishonest politicians who manipulate the electorate into voting them into leadership positions through unorthodox means...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fugitive murder suspect arrested 16 years after crime
A MAN from Filabusi who allegedly shot and killed his friend before dumping the body in a bush with the help of an accomplice who is still at large has been arrested after being on the run for 16 ...Published: 19 Jan 2017 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
'My DNA is black and white, Highlanders' says former Sports Minister
Former Sports Minister Andrew Langa has revealed that he is a staunch Highlanders supporter urging the team to scout for talent in rural areas."I am not ashamed to tell you that I am Bosso thr...Published: 02 Nov 2016 at 10:20hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Smallhouse cheats on adulterous headmaster
AN ADULTEROUS Gwatemba Primary School headmaster in Filabusi learnt the hard way when his smallhouse ended up cheating on him and lied that he was the father of her child.This came out whe...Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 16:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders' pilgrimage to founding skipper's grave
HIGHLANDERS last week took a long overdue step in trying to recognise men who risked limbs to grow the Bosso brand as part of its 90th Anniversary Celebrations.A delegation of six led by Luke ...Published: 28 Feb 2016 at 17:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man dumped in dam full of crocodiles
A MAN from Insiza died after he was axed and thrown into a dam by two suspected fish poachers.Mpumelelo Mpofu, 50, of Plot 123 in Gwatemba, died on Saturday morning following the Friday night ...Published: 09 Nov 2015 at 05:54hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Headmaster turns pupils into 'satanic prophets'
A headmaster at Mwele Primary School, in Gwatemba village in Filabusi has turned his pupils into prophets after he 'anointed' them.Takawira Maparara is said to be a pastor. He is said to...Published: 23 Oct 2015 at 11:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
School teacher fatally assaulted for bedding a pupil
A BUNGWE High School teacher in Filabusi was fatally assaulted by another man when he was allegedly found being intimate with a Form Three pupil, police confirmed yesterday. The incident occur...Published: 29 Jun 2013 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebele Kingdom: Who should be crowned Ndebele King
The recent diamond jubillee celebrations of the British Queen's 60 year uninterupted reign undoubtedly raised nostalgic memories of the once mighty and respected Ndebele Kingdom of King Mzilikazi wit...Published: 19 Jun 2012 at 14:18hrs | 27 | by Mncumbatha
Chief Maduna requests Jeys Marabini to perform
POPULAR jazz sensation Jeys Marabini is set to retrace his steps to his roots after his local Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu requested him to stage charity shows in Filabusi.This will also see him pe...Published: 30 Mar 2012 at 04:43hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Zim man struck and killed by lightning in South Africa
A ZIMBABWEAN man has been struck and killed by lightning in South Africa in a rare incident that has left many fellow countrymen stunned, it has emerged.Nkosana Doubt Mpala was struck by ligh...Published: 18 Mar 2012 at 04:08hrs | | by Admore Tshuma
Gogo Sidile dies at 84
THE widow of the first black director of the Bulawayo City Council's Department of Housing and Community Services and long-serving Highlanders Football Club executive member, Mtshena Loyo...Published: 23 Dec 2011 at 16:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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