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Mthwakazi activist jailed for defending Plumtree students
A Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activist, Mkhululi Jele, is in prison after allegedly challenging the interrogation of students at Phakamani High School in Plumtree. The students had clashed with the...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:19hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Chief Njelele accuse of seizing livestock without due process
Villagers under Chief Njelele's jurisdiction in Gokwe have accused the traditional leader, born Misheck Njelele, of illegally seizing 19 cattle and six goats without following proper judicial processe...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:53hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt Zimsec petitioned over 'tribal bias' Heritage book
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has submitted a petition to the government, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec), and international bodies, accusing the Heritage Studies curriculum of ...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini celebrated at concert honouring his musical legacy
Friends, fans, and family will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life and career of one of Zimbabwe's music icons, Jeys Marabini, at a special concert in Bulawayo. The event, titled "Friends of ...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland Youth urged to Rise up and control their destine
The Youth in Matabaleland have been urged to wake up and rise up to fight for the control f their destine through taking over the management of their local resources and institutions.The devel...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 19:59hrs | 805 | by Stephen Jakes
Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 185 | by Agencies
'Sadc protecting wrong leaders'
Youth leaders from the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) have criticized the Southern African Development Community (SADC) for allegedly protecting leaders who violate human rights in the region. The MRP...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:01hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' disrespectful to the Ndebele people
The Matabeleland-based opposition political party, Freedom Alliance, has criticized King Munumutapa (Timothy Chiminya) for his recent statements regarding his planned visit to Matabeleland as a nation...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:53hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs oppose 'King Munhumutapa's shrine tour
Some Chiefs in Matabeleland have called on the National Chiefs Council to investigate the alleged King Munhumutapa seeking to conduct rituals at some of the spiritual shrines.The ruling party ...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 2027 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster steals school funds
Samathonga Primary school headmaster in Matebeleland South province, Marko Marko Dube (60) was dragged to Plumtree magistrates courts yesterday for allege...Published: 29 Jun 2024 at 11:07hrs | 99 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chinese shoots 3 Gokwe miners, kills 1 in Zimbabwe
Kwekwe Magistrate Cheryl Tembo has remanded Chinese national Cai Yulong (58) in custody for allegedly murdering an artisanal miner and severely injuring two others who trespassed into his mine....Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 08:20hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula fate mystery deepens
The mystery surrounding the fate of 19th century Ndebele King Lobengula - son of the nation's founder King Mzilikazi - is still a moot historical event to Ndebele people, some Zimbabweans and scholars...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 10:30hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story
It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dzibalemvula to launch debut album of traditional Ndebele music
DZIBALEMVULA, a music group that sings in isiNdebele is ready to launch its first album at Insizwa Beer Garden in Bulawayo's Old Magwegwe suburb on 20 April.The group, which consists of Evias ...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Woman's naked body found floating in sewer pond
Police in Gokwe are investigating a suspected murder case following the discovery of a naked woman's body which had bruises, floating in a sewer pond at Gokwe Centre on Tuesday.Midlands provin...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Burial impasse drags on for 4 months
IT is now four months since the murder of a Gokwe artisanal miner at Zhombe Business Centre, popularly known as Kwa-Juwero under Chief Gwesela, with affected families failing to agree on terms and con...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:58hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Former Njelele shrine custodian dies
The former custodian of the Njelele shrine Solufa Ncube, popularly known as Khulu Thobela, has died.Chief Masuku, whose jurisdiction coveres the sacred shrine, confirmed that Ncube died after ...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors clap Namibia
Namibia 0 - 2 ZimbabweThe Mighty Warriors took a significant step toward securing a spot in the Cosafa Women's Championship semi-finals with an impressive performance in their Group C victory at D...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How ZPRA, ZANLA were allocated camps in Entumbane
WE round-up our interview with former freedom fighter Lieutenant-Colonel (Rtd) Alson Masilinge Muleya. Lt-Col (Rtd) Muleya who trained as a regular officer cadet at the Zambian Military Academy in Koh...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:51hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Spirit of vengeance cited in Lupane double murder
Spiritual leaders believe that Clever Ngwenya of Gwalubha village in Lupane District, who brutally killed his elderly parents, may have been influenced by vengeful spirits haunting him.Clever ...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Murdered artisanal miner's body 'demanding' its missing body parts at mortuary
FROM spending nine days dumped outside a house at the Muchechetere homestead in Zhombe East, the remains of Munyaradzi Dube (31) who was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes, are now reportedly "mak...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs urgent cleansing, says Coltart
FORMER Primary and Secondary Education minister David Coltart says Bulawayo is now a mess and needs urgent and serious cleansing by incoming councillors.Coltart, who is eyeing the city's ward ...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Malinga, Nyathi, Ngwenya nominated for civic honours
FORMER Bulawayo Mayor and Special Advisor to the President on National Disability, Alderman Joshua Malinga together with renowned historian Mr Pathisa Nyathi and Mpilo Central Hospital clinical direct...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:33hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Council urges cremation or rural home burials
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) which is fast running out of burial space is calling on residents to either cremate or bury their loved ones at their rural homes.The call also comes amid revel...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
King Mambos' SA bride receives a rousing welcome
AFTER a colourful ceremony in South Africa where he wedded Queen Zandile Mhlambi recently, King Mambo's subjects gave a rousing welcome to his new bride, with people from around the country gathering ...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:29hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC bars former Bosso chairman
THE Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change preferred candidates for the Bulawayo mayoral and deputy mayoral positions, former Education Minister David Coltart and Dumisani Nkomo suffered los...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa pushes out CCC bigwigs in Bulawayo
A NUMBER of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) bigwigs aspiring to represent the party in the August 23 polls fell by the wayside after being disqualified during the verification process which starte...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo weds in South Africa
KING Mambo yesterday tied the knot with a South African, Queen Zandile Mhlambi, at a colourful ceremony held in the neighbouring country.In 2020, King Mambo married his then second wife, Queen...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'People's fear to join politics has strengthened Zanu-PF'
Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) officials say fear to join politics has strengthened Zanu-PF's political standing in Matabeleland, as fewer people are willing to confront its oppressive rule.Ad...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's economic adviser jumps ship
President Cyril Ramaphosa's economic advisor, Trudi Makhaya resigned on Friday.According to a statement by the presidency, Makhaya was appointment in April 2018 and "helped craft the administr...Published: 13 May 2023 at 19:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
2 minors die in scotch cart mishaps
Two children died in Gokwe and Zvishavane respectively in two separate incidents involving ox-drawn carts.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incidents saying...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:19hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
The legend of Chief Maduna of Godlwayo
WHEN the 1896 First Umvukela/Chimurenga military campaign against the Ndebeles had not been a success, arch-imperialist Cecil John Rhodes called for a great indaba with Ndebele chiefs (izinduna) in th...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
FULL LIST: CCC Bulawayo MP nominees Under 40
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change held its nominations recently around the country. What was exciting was its ability to attract young people under the age of 40 to get nominated. F...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 13:15hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Grand Palm Lodge owner dies, burial tomorrow
SENIOR citizen, seasoned businesswoman and Grand Palm Lodge proprietor Mrs Phyllis Pamie Majele-Sibanda who died last Saturday will be buried at Denver Farm on the outskirts of Bulawayo tomorrow....Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pumula Arts Awards nominees unveiled
It is awards season and excitement among artistes is at a fever pitch as they wait with bated breath to see who will triumph. With nominees being unveiled for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards, another aw...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Engineer Alvord Mabena retires as Nust council chairman
ENGINEER Alvord Mabena has retired as the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) council chairman after serving the institution for 15 years, with his deputy, Professor Lindiwe Majele Si...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:58hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
The death and burial of King Mzilikazi
KING Mzilikazi reigned until his death in September 1868.. At the time of his death he was estimated to be in his late 70s or early 80s. His death followed that of his senior and closest wife Queen Lo...Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:55hrs | 5 | by Mzala Tom
Mnangagwa says no to tribalism, regionalism
Government will intensify direct support to farmers through various programmes during the 2022/2023 summer cropping season to stimulate enhanced grain production and guarantee national food self-suffi...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 10:12hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mthwakazi members granted bail
TWO members of the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) facing charges of participating in a gathering with intent to promote public violence, breaches of peace or bigotry have been granted bail.The...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 17:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC to cancel tenders of non-performers
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has threatened to cancel tenders awarded to non-performing firms.Latest council minutes show that there was concern over one such company, Aggregate Properties (PVT...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
'Water cuts a threat to Bulawayo fire services'
COUNCILLORS in Bulawayo fear that the ongoing water-rationing programme being implemented by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) could serious affect firefighting services and lead to loss of properties i...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Insane' opposition parties banned in Gokwe
IN a veiled attack on the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), Gokwe's Chief Njelele has dismissed as 'insane' opposition supporters agitating for the ouster of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the fo...Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chief sucked in woman disappearance case
CHIEF Njelele has been sucked into the case in which a 25-year-old Gokwe woman disappeared in 2019 after she was allegedly lured to South Africa by her boyfriend.The chief, born Misheck Njelel...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Billing errors rile Bulawayo residents
INACCURACIES in Bulawayo City Council billing system, which have resulted in some ratepayers receiving astronomically high water bills, have riled residents.This was revealed in the latest cou...Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare govt removes shield signage at Joshua Mqabuko Airport
THE opposition Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) party has expressed anger over the removal of the shield signage at the Joshua Mqabuko International Airport in Bulawayo.Zapu described it...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 drown in mine shaft
TWO men were found dead in a flooded mine shaft in Gokwe South, police have said.Munyaradzi Muduri (33) and Admire Mazarahanda (22) both from Chief Njelelele in Gokwe, died upon admission at G...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo tells subjects to stop pursuing foreign traditions, religion
KING Litshe kaligiqeki Domborenyika Dr Mike Moyo, known as King Mambo, has expressed concern over churches and people who defile mountains and cultural sites.King Mambo made the remarks while ...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's advisory council falls apart
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Presidential Advisory Council (Pac) has virtually collapsed after the acrimonious quitting of its high-profile deputy chairperson, Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) proprietor ...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man fakes son's death
A Gokwe man recently stumbled upon his own death certificate leading to a police report and the arrest, conviction and fining of his father who had made the false death report in 2019 to claim a funer...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man finds own death certificate
WHEN a Gokwe man recently stumbled upon his own death certificate it led to police reports, arrest, conviction and fining of his father who had made the false death report in 2019 to claim a funeral b...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 15:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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