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Mnangagwa-snub in Botswana: top news to produce ten videos!
Last time I suggested that Zimbabwe GenZs must go to Kenya for political corrections and political maturity, rehabilitation: The shallowness of our young Zimbabweans in comparison to Kenyan GenZs is g...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:37hrs | 1863 | by Nomazulu Thata
Warriors gear up for crucial AFCON clash
Marvelous Nakamba sat out the Warriors' last training session for the second consecutive day, but coach Michael Nees remains optimistic about his squad's readiness for today's crucial Africa Cup of Na...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:16hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
After ditching the dollar, Zimbabwe now rushing for it at a steeper cost
NEARLY five months after changing its currency to arrest inflation, Zimbabwe is back in familiar territory as the new local unit has started losing ground.The problem seems to be based on how ...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:11hrs | 3922 | by Staff reporter
Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?
MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I not...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 25 | by Trevor Ncube
Zimbabwe's ZiG knocks down monthly inflation
Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the ZiG, has had a notable impact on monthly inflation, reducing it to 0.6%, according to a report by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) released o...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked Zuva judgment knocks out Air Zimbabwe employees
After accepting retrenchment packages, 300 former Air Zimbabwe employees lost their appeal against their dismissal, as ruled by the labor court. The terminations stemmed from the 2015 Zuva Petroleum P...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Haulage truck wheel dislodges, knocks dead medical doctor walking on roadside
On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, claiming the life of Dr. Tinotenda Madzima (30), a young medical doctor stationed at the hospital. The shocking incident occur...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Warning shots fired
ALL-ROUNDER Sikandar Raza smashed a brilliant century before excelling with the ball as Zimbabwe warmed up for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier with a victory over minnows Oman in a high-s...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare wary of Dembare lite
DYNAMOS coach Herbert Maruwa is wary of the threat posed by newbies Simba Bhora saying they "have a point to prove", ahead of their Premier Soccer League clash at the National Sports Stadium (NSS) tom...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures ODI series win against Netherlands
Half-centuries from Gary Ballance and Wessly Madhevere helped Zimbabwe defeat the Netherlands by seven wickets and win a World Cup Super League one-day international series 2-1 on Saturday.Aft...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 17:01hrs | | by AFP
EFF shutdown knocks the rand
The JSE was lifted by rand hedges and precious metals miners on Monday, amid global jitters over recent banking crises abroad, with the rand showing some pressure. This was as the EFF pressed ahead wi...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 14:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new HIV infections drop 8,4%
NEW HIV infections in the country dropped from 25 000 in 2020 to 22 800, which translates to 8,4%, in 2021, National Aids Council chief executive officer Bernard Madzima said yesterday.Madzima...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 05:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zesa fault knocks suburbs off grid
SEVERAL western suburbs in Bulawayo have gone for four days without power supplies, which is suspected to be a result of a technical fault at sub-stations.Affected suburbs include Njube, Pumul...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Speeding kombi knocks toddler dead, mom sues owner US$500,000
A HARARE vendor, Patricia Dengezi whose one-year-old son was fatally crushed by a commuter omnibus in 2017, is seeking US$510,000 compensation from the vehicle owner, his insurer, and the police....Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Mnangagwa, save our football from global isolation
DEAR President Emmerson MnangagwaYour Excellency, I write to you on a matter of grave concern, that of our football.When the Sports and Recreation Commission suspended the Zimbabwe Foo...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:45hrs | 7 | by Alfonce Mbizwo
Kasukuwere: To be or not to be!
Widening Russian War Aims What a week we have had! War works largely on laws of the unforeseen and the unintended. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has ominously hinted at ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Jamwanda
Injuries cripple Dembare
LIMPING giants Dynamos have been forced to drop five key players from their plans ahead of the high stakes Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Chicken Inn scheduled for Barbourfields tomo...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables World Cup Dream Alive
ZIMBABWE'S Sables have kept alive their dream of ending a 31-year wait to qualify for the Rugby World Cup after getting their final qualification bid off to promising start with a hard-fought 2022 Rug...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe registerd NGO tells Commonwealth, 'Zimbabwe not yet ready to rejoin'
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (ZHRNGO Forum) has cited Zimbabwe's poor rights record as an indication the country is not yet ready to rejoin the Commonwealth following its unsuccessful appli...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fails to rig the economy
A FAMILY of six now requires a total of ZW$68 178 to meet basic needs per month as inflation continues to surge, according to latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat)....Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Castle Lager Premiership takes Easter break
THE Castle Lager Premiership football will take a break this weekend for the Easter Holidays.The league resumes on April 23 with a full Week 12 programme.The intermission will also aff...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BVTA urges BCC not to use violence on illegal vendors
BULAWAYO Vendors and Trader Association (BVTA) has urged the city council to desist from using violence to solve the problem of illegal vendors occupying restricted areas.BVTA Director Michael...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 10:19hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa: When the Goliath Complex Afflicts
My early days in primary school were dominated by the story of Goliath, the giant of Philistine.Goliath's name was onomatopoeic; this sonorous name heavily suggested physical hugeness afflicte...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
RBZ tells banks to shape up or ship out
BANKING sector experts have thrown their weight behind the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s move to tighten screws on operators that fail to comply with new minimum capital requirements, which came in...Published: 18 Feb 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Lack of funding exposes Zimbabwean judiciary to capture'
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba has bemoaned the lack of funding in the Judiciary Services Commission (JSC) by the Treasury saying this exposed it to judiciary capture.Malaba added due to poor fundi...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 19:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chiredzi residents left in shock over the tragic death of two minors
RESIDENTS of Chiredzi are still in shock after two minors from a local pre-school allegedly suffocated to death in a vehicle trunk this Tuesday.The minors, Celine Shiri (3) and Lynet Musungatu...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 06:46hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Killer Zivhu knocks at Zanu-PF's door
FORMER Chivi West legislator Killer Zivhu has continued to sing for his supper by declaring his allegiance to Zanu-PF, despite numerous failed efforts to bounce back in the ruling party.Zivhu ...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF attacks on MDC will galvanise and blind supporters to Wizard of Oz Scarecrow trickery
Zimbabwe is caught in a catch 22! We a stuck in a political and economic mess and those who have landed us here are the ones profiting from our suffering and misery and, worst of all, they have the po...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 07:43hrs | 8 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mapeza wary of WhaWha
FC Platinum coach Norman Mapeza is not underestimating WhaWha ahead of their Chibuku Super Cup Group match clash at Mandava Stadium this afternoon.The Zvishavane-based side hit WhaWha for six ...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 06:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chibuku Super Cup action resumes
IT'S all to play for when Bulawayo City FC take on Group B leaders Chicken Inn FC in the Chibuku Super Cup at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.The cup competition games which resumed today...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Life without a visa in Diaspora a nightmare
STAYING in the UK without a visa or a right to stay is intolerable, the worst thing that can happen to a human being is to become an illegal immigrant in a 'hostile environment'. People wh...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:16hrs | 8 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Jonathan Moyo to undergo head surgery after his book excelgate
The Zimbabwean and international space has been congested by Jonathan Moyo posting Twitter messages designed to bring Zimbabwe's reputation into disrepute. Professor Jonathan Moyo has dedicated his ti...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 22:07hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Man knocks out wife's teeth
An abusive man reportedly assaulted his wife and knocked out her front teeth after a heated argument, a magistrate heard.Mutizwa Ngarande was yesterday hauled before the Harare Civil Court by ...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso start Chibuku Cup title defence
HIGHLANDERS start their Chibuku Super Cup title defence with a tricky fixture against Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon.What makes things tricky for Bosso is the fact tha...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders trio in fitness dilemma
THREE Highlanders players will have to pass late fitness tests if they are to participate in the opening round of matches for the Chibuku Super Cup that kicks off this weekend.Highlanders firs...Published: 21 May 2021 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The only troubled Bulawayo club as games start
HIGHLANDERS' woes are piling just two days before they play their opening game in the Chibuku Super Cup against Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday after three players picked up knocks ...Published: 21 May 2021 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hit and run driver knocks down female cop
Man knocked over a female copBy Tarisai MudahondoKwekwe man Morris Mukwendi is on the run after he ran over and knocked down a police officer along Amaveni road and Gokwe turnoff on Fr...Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:27hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
RTG weathers COVID-19 storm
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed leisure chain, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) weathered the COVID 19-induced storm during the year ended December 31, 2020, posting an inflation-adjusted $352 million...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:18hrs | | by Tired Citizen
2 bodies retrieved from Zambezi River
POLICE in Kariba have retrieved two bodies of suspected smugglers who drowned last week while trying to illegally cross into Zambia.One of the bodies has been identified as that of Tichaona Ka...Published: 31 Mar 2021 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Illegal immigrants struggle in the UK
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, the UK jobs market has changed substantially, take a look at what this means for recruitment and occupational shortages, as well as serious implications for people's...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:21hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe's carefree attitude towards Covid-19
THE fear of death and the deep longing for immortality is, according to philosopher and political theorist Thomas Hobbes every man's desire — where every human sense is trained to avoid death at all...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukamba in passport wait
THE Warriors technical team is battling to secure passports for midfielder Denver Mukamba and striker Tawanda Nyamandwe ahead of the African Nations Championships (Chan) finals scheduled for Cameroon ...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Well Taylored future for Wesley Madhevhere
The Chevrons are currently on tour in Rawalpindi in Pakistan and a lot has been anticipated from their outing. On the 30th of October 2020 Pakistan played host to its first ODI of the year with Babar ...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 10:31hrs | 6 | by Energy Mavaza
Power output plunges 39%
ZIMBABWE'S power output plunged 39% during the seven months to July, as Harare and Lusaka moved to forestall a near catastrophe by applying limits on water outflows from Lake Kariba to bolster the res...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF headquarters shaken as Africa calls spade a spade
Once you see the bigmouth trio of George Charamba aka Jamwanda, Presidential Spokesman, Victor Matemadanda aka Taximan, Deputy Minister of Defence and Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Information, spewi...Published: 23 Sep 2020 at 11:13hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Car opens abductions can of worms
A leading Harare-based car rental company has been drawn into an abduction and torture saga involving a 22year-old university student ahead of the July 31 protests.Tawanda Muchehiwa, a Midland...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ugandan coach makes U-turn on Warriors
TWO months after insinuating Zimbabwe were the weakest team in Group A of the 2019 Afcon finals, Uganda's French coach Sebastein Desabre is singing a different tune ahead of his Cranes' showdown again...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents vow to resist BCC rates hike
BULAWAYO residents have reacted angrily to threats by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to forge ahead with rates and tariff increases due to runaway inflation despite resistance from ratepayers....Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teacher knocks pupil's tooth out for failing to solve Maths problem
THIS is probably one of the reasons why pupils hate Maths.In a shocking instance of corporal punishment, a teacher at a Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) church-run primary school in Bulawayo is fac...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 11:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Matebeleland could immediately prosper itself
Matebeleland is the most potentially wealthiest Nation in the entire Southern Hemisphere of this planet. What we need to do, to tap into that wealth, are a few simple, but educated steps.The f...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Multiverse Dungani
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