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Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria hospitalised
Veteran sungura musician Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria has been admitted to Chitungwiza Central Hospital as he battles deteriorating health. The 69-year-old music icon, widely regarded as th...Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 19:55hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
Zimura extends US$500 support to ailing sungura legend
The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) has provided an incapacitation allowance of US$500 to sungura music icon Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria, who is battling ongoing health challenges....Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 12:55hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba appeals for prayers amid health struggles
Sungura music legend Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria has appealed to Zimbabweans to pray for him as he battles serious health challenges, sparking concern and an outpouring of support from fans and fello...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 20:08hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Woman masterminds release of armed robbers from prison
Police in Zimbabwe are pushing for the continued incarceration of a woman accused of facilitating the release of armed robbers from prison and harbouring them at her residence.Theresa Chenjera...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 12:34hrs | 1079 | by Staff reporter
Swapo wins special elections in the diaspora
Unofficial results of votes cast by Namibians in the diaspora on Wednesday show Swapo leading with 61% of the presidential and 61% of the parliamentary votes.The Independent Patriots for Chang...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:50hrs | 1489 | by Staff reporter
Nicholas Zakaria told to go and see Victor by Chivayo
Legendary Sungura musician Nicholas "Madzibaba" Zakaria is the latest artiste to receive a car gift from controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. Posting on his social media pages from Duba...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:45hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police name, shame drug lords
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has resorted to naming and shaming convicted drug dealers as part of efforts aimed at addressing the scourge.In a statement accompanying the names of 28 conv...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 15:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
5 CCC members in court over Mnangagwa poster
FIVE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members accused of destroying a Zanu-PF campaign poster bearing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's image appeared at the Karoi Magistrate Court on Thursday. ...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:52hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
4 diplomats present credentials to Mnangagwa
New ambassadors from the republics of Saharawi Arab Democratic, Cote d'Ivoire, Serbia and Hungary have presented their credentials to President Mnangagwa pledging to strengthen ties with Zimbabwe....Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chase Skuza to launch new album
THE 'King of Kalanga' Rhumba music Chase Skuza has released a four-track album after a five year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Entitled ukuhlakanipha Yibuthutha (cleverness does not mean...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 18:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Scandal-ridden company monitors Zimbabwe calls
THE company which installed a Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System (TTMS) at the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe headquarters in Harare this week — Global Voic...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 20:42hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Good riddance as Chiyangwa ends COSAFA tenure
PHILIP CHIYANGWA's reign as COSAFA president officially ended yesterday with the Southern African football body paying tribute to the businessman for overseeing a successful tenure.Chiyangwa w...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Wanted robber gunned down
A notorious robber, who has been on the police's most wanted list, was shot and killed last Thursday in Glen View 1, Harare, where he was hiding at his girlfriend's house.Decide Rice (52) had ...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
2 armed robbers gunned down, 4 on the run
Two armed robbers were on Tuesday morning shot, one of them fatally while speeding off from a security checkpoint.The suspects are believed to be part of a six-man gang that robbed a Chiredzi ...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe referees fail to make it to Africa Cup of Nations
SENEGALESE referee Maguette Ndiaye is one of 24 match officials that will grace the stage at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals next month in Cameroon.Ndiaye's officiating came under scr...Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 05:36hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Hospital remand for Beitbridge armed robber
A SUSPECTED armed robber, who was last week run over by a car belonging to a would-be victim in Beitbridge, was yesterday arraigned before the courts.Obey Mhuru of Ruzive village, Chief Chimom...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
School-boy gangs wage war at Msiteli High
MSITELI High School in Mpopoma, Bulawayo is under siege from rival pupils' gangs fighting each other using dangerous weapons.The violence reached a crescendo last Friday with the destruction o...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 06:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
KAS Eupen rule out Musona return
WARRIORS captain Knowledge Musona is facing an uncertain future after Belgian Pro League club KAS Eupen's announcement that they will not be extending his loan deal due to financial problems at the cl...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 07:24hrs | 12 | by Zimbabwe Peace Project
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:34hrs | 38 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe Era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 12:32hrs | 5 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Power blackouts force Zimbabwe firms to shut down
Zimbabwe's economy could grind to a halt if power outages gripping the nation persist as production plunges, exports decline, companies lay off staff and disposable incomes shrink, after it emerged th...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat fails to open Euro doors
There is a reported scramble for Warriors attacker Khama Billiat, but while he would have wanted that interest and fight for his signature to come from European clubs, it is only African clubs that ar...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 20:43hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Antiquated equipment cripples Zimbabwe's agric sector
Zimbawe's agricultural sector needs massive retooling to increase production as it is still relying on antiquated equipment.Farming experts said as long as the situation remains like this, the...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 09:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZETDC worker fined for illegal power connections
A Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) worker has been fined $600 for illegally connecting electricity to 11 households in Chitungwiza while pretending to be on official ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Woman cries rape after falling pregnant
A Bulawayo woman told police she became pregnant after her visually impaired roommate sneaked into her blankets at night and pulled down her underwear before he allegedly forced himself on her....Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Goblins seize maternity ward
IN a strange incident, pregnant women and nurses were moved from Lupaka Clinic to a safe place and pupils at two primary schools stopped going to school after goblins allegedly sexually attacked them....Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ethiopia taps into Zec system
A FOUR-MEMBER team from the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) is in the country taking notes from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) as they move to transform their own election managem...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 07:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
New Mnangagwa Cabinet gets thumbs up
President Mnangagwa's new Cabinet is a refreshing start to the Second Republic as it blends young brains with seasoned technocrats with capacity to revive the economy, analysts said yesterday....Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff Repotrter
Popular nightspot goes up in flames
PROPERTY worth thousands of dollars was destroyed when a fire gutted Power House Nightclub popularly known as Takarangana at Mkoba Village Six Shopping Centre.Officials at the club said they l...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 06:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Rugby Africa Gold Cup: Final Touches Made as Kenya Readies for Zimbabwe
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Kenya Simbas and Zimbabwe held their final touches on Friday at RFUEA Grounds in Nairobi Kenya ahead of their Saturday's clash from 3pm local time.Sables head coach Pet...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 18:30hrs | 15 | by Stephen Jakes
Low turnout at Nicholas Zakaria show
Nicholas Zakaria and his Khiama boys outfit suffered a low turnout in Centenary at Club Changaz last night due to high admission fee.The band reportedly miscalculated and charged $4 per head t...Published: 29 Apr 2018 at 12:01hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Macheso PhD drive heightens
AFFABLE entrepreneur and Nash Paints boss, Tinashe Mutarisi, will today approach education chiefs at the University of Zimbabwe with their proposal for musician Alick Macheso to be awarded a doctorate...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 17:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Macheso degree campaign gathers momentum
The campaign to lobby the University of Zimbabwe to accord sungura kingpin Alick Macheso an honorary doctorate degree has gathered momentum.The campaign has mobilised 20 000 endorsements throu...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Macheso deserves an honorary doctorate
Fans of Alick Macheso are lobbying the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) to confer an honorary doctorate on the sungura kingpin for his contribution towards development of the music industry in the country....Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 15:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Macheso show very peaceful after Mugabe fall
There was a high wave of peace at Alick Macheso's show in Centenary, Mashonaland Central at club Changaz on Friday night.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4ySuJIYqXIThe Orchestra Mberik...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 11:40hrs | 9 | by Simbarashe Sithole
All aboard Mamvemve Express Motorways: Zimbabwe has no soul left brothers and sisters
I adored the soulful action on Thursday nights. Lovemore Majaivana could do the classic leg shuffle and shimmy with resourceful elegance noticeably better than the self-styled godfather of soul James ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
'Sanctions won't stop de-mining'
Illegal sanctions imposed by Western countries which led to the withdrawal of support for the clearance of landmines will not stop the work being done by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) along the Zim...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso marks birthday in style
Tanza Centre was a hive of activity on Saturday night as sungura ace Alick Macheso celebrated his 49th birthday. Merrymaking was the order of the night as hundreds of music lovers braved the chilly we...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Macheso speaks on juju
Sungura ace Alick Macheso says his success is down to hard work and not juju as some of his rivals have often alleged.Macheso, who turned 49 yesterday, told the Daily News on Sunday recently t...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 12:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso reflects on career
TOP musician Alick Macheso turns 49 TOMORROW and has no plans to throw in the towel unless God or his fans ask him to quit. Macheso has spent 34 years in music, as, he ventured into the music ...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 16:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Residents assault, kill thief
RESIDENTS of Mutare's Westlea medium-density suburb fatally assaulted a 21-year-old burglar after he was caught stealing from one of the houses in the area.Talkmore Chinyanga of House Number 2...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 11:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria dupes revellers?
The Khiama boys' band led by Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria duped revellers in Centenary Mashonaland Central after advertising a show that never was yesterday. Fans from places around Centenary stormed Ch...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 09:25hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pregnant Bev hits the dance floor
Controversial pregnant raunchy dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda reportedly left fans asking for more during Nicholas Zakaria album launch at the Aquatic Complex in the capital over the weekend.Des...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 11:16hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu PF force villagers to attend rallies
Zanu PF ward chairperson, Nhamo Bhuru is reportedly been forcing people to attend Zanu PF rallies taking place in ward 5.Heal Zimbabwe Trust said on 14 January 2017, Bhuru who was ...Published: 20 Jan 2017 at 03:50hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
'Music is for vagrants' comment angers Zakaria
VETERAN sungura music gaffer, Nicholas Zakaria is set to launch his 27th album in South Africa barely three months after his former band member and musical sibling, Alick Macheso launched his much- ma...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:26hrs | 3 | by Joel Tsvakwi
Macheso, Zakaria confirm joint album
Sungura artistes, Alick Macheso and the Zakaria brothers Nicholas and Zakaria are confident that they will finally do the long-promised collaborative album this year.Despite the fact, Macheso ...Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 16:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso learns to do showbiz
It is hardly artistic genius rather, aggressive marketing and a saleable Brand Macheso are responsible for the commercial success of sungura ace Alick Macheso's 10th studio album.There is noth...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 10:30hrs | 4 | by Mtandazo Dube
Maize production goes down
Crop assessments conducted by farmer organisations countrywide have shown that staple maize food production is expected to go down by 50 percent from the initial target of 1,5 million hectares....Published: 17 Mar 2016 at 19:16hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
'There's hope for Zimbabwe,' says Magaya, Makandiwa
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries founder Prophet Walter Magaya has predicted 2016 as a year of abundance and great economic fortunes for the country while his counterpart, United Fam...Published: 04 Jan 2016 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teen crushes granny's head to pulp
AN 18-year-old Mwenezi teenager crushed a 97-year-old woman's head to a pulp with stones with the intention of robbing her only to find church garments after searching her bag.The heart wrench...Published: 20 Dec 2015 at 09:53hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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