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Zimbabwe man mauled by police dog, denied medical attention
A Karoi man, Caleb Chinodakufa (33), is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by police dogs and denied medical care for several hours. Chinodakufa, who suffers from epilepsy, was lef...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Uproar in Ghana after president unveils his own statue
Ghana's outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo is facing a backlash on social media after he unveiled a statue of himself during a tour of the country's Western Region.The monument is intended to ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter
Tawanda Maswanhise double moves Motherwell up to 4th in Scottish Premiership
Tawanda Maswanhise scored twice as Motherwell returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Maswanhise scored in both halves, either side of a Sam Dal...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 09:00hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's candidate, ex-minister clash in Gokwe
FORMER Cabinet minister Flora Bhuka, who is also the Zanu-PF candidate for the Gokwe-Nembudziya constituency, has been accused of threatening teachers at various schools in the constituency.Th...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sets tone for peaceful polls, claims Church
THIS year's harmonised elections will be held in a free, fair, credible and peaceful manner, a delegation of bishops from the All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) who interacted with President Mna...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meets bishops
President Mnangagwa has met a delegation of bishops from the All-Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) who are in the country interacting with various stakeholders ahead of this year's harmonised elect...Published: 08 Jun 2023 at 17:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Teenager glassed to death over sex worker
A 19-YEAR-OLD Glendale man was glassed to death in a dispute over a commercial sex worker.Cephas Matingaidze (19) died after he was stabbed with a broken bottle by Edison Shava (19) at Tsungub...Published: 18 Jan 2023 at 10:17hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers' visible footprints in Bulawayo
THEY adopted Zimbabwe, Bulawayo in particular, in the mid-80s as "expatriates" seeking refuge in the country, running away from the rigid apartheid rule by Pieter Willem Botha the then South African p...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Harare - Chirundu Road upgrade set to start No Bulawayo - Beitbridge
The Government will appoint at least six contractors to work on the rehabilitation and upgrading of the Harare-Chirundu highway beginning January as the Second Republic ups the ante in the development...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
From Mzilikazi High to the world flying high and far-flung
PROMINENT Zimbabwean lawyer Sternford Moyo is flying high - literally and figuratively. He has been traversing the world as International Bar Association (IBA) president - from Harare to Singapore and...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sternford Moyo gets Freedom of the City of London
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) board member and International Bar Association president Sternford Moyo has tonight been honoured with the Freedom of the City of London, an award given to High impact Inter...Published: 29 Sep 2022 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean tech start-up wins US$250,000 Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa
ZIMBABWEAN tech start-up Vaxiglobal was recently named among the first winners of the Kofi Annan Award for Innovation in Africa which attracted 330 applicants from 38 countries across the continent....Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 09:13hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ian Khama gets top African post
Former Botswana President Lt. Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama has been appointed as the Patron of the Pan African Heritage Museum. This was revealed by Khama through a Facebook post on Monday. ...Published: 02 May 2022 at 10:24hrs | 9 | by Mandla Ndlovu
14 villagers accused of murdering rapist
AT least 14 Mutoko villagers have been arrested and charged with murder after they took turns to beat a suspected rapist last week.The case was reported to the Zimbabwe Republic Police in Nyam...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
The heartbeat of a lost nation!
The first time I visited freedom park in 2009, I had mixed emotions about the past, the present and the future. The selfless sacrifices of the fallen heroes left me speechless. At that point I knew th...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 11:59hrs | 7 | by Eric Shikobela
Solving Zimbabwe's 2008 crisis was part of 'The Elders' milestones
ZIMBABWE's 2008 political and economic crises are part of The Elders' "So Far" story shared on its website to highlight what it has achieved and attempted to solve since its formation in 2007....Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Roki added to Big Zulu show line-up
ANNUALLY, Bulawayo is turned upside down when South Africa's Kalawa Jazmee stable comes to the city on the 27th of every December to host the "Homecoming Party" but this year, it is going to be differ...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Who remembers Ben Kofi?
Fabisch, Sunday Chidzambwa, Peter Ndhlovu, Benjani and Konjera. Not forgetting the mercurial Francis Shonhai, Kaitano Tembo and Dumisan Mpofu the defence bulwark of our Warriors of the glorious past. ...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 19:10hrs | 1 | by Tondorindo. Chinehasha.
Galloway set to make Warriors debut
ENGLAND-based defender Brendan Galloway is set to earn his maiden cap with the Warriors, in a 2022 World Cup qualifier against Ghana's Black Stars, at the National Sports Stadium this afternoon....Published: 12 Oct 2021 at 05:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Warriors off to Ghana
The Warriors are expected to travel to Ghana today ahead of their important World Cup qualifier against the hosts.Zimbabwe begin a new chapter under Norman Mapeza, who has been given the manda...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo says anyone offended by Roki's Patati Patata lyrics lacked 'a moral compass'
EXILED former Cabinet Minister, Jonathan Moyo has defended urban grooves artist, Rockford 'Roki' Josphats from social media attacks following the release of his latest track, Patati Patata.Thi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Roki, Kofi duet endorse Mnangagwa, divides public opinion
INTERNATIONALLY-ACCLAIMED Congolese rumba artist Kofi Olomidé's collaboration with local urban groover Rockford "Roki" Josphat on a project titled Patati Patata, which was released yesterday, has div...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Roki's collabo with Koffi, Rayvany drops to overwhelming response
The much-anticipated collaboration between rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide, local star Rockford 'Roki' Josphats and Tanzanian musician Rayvanny which was dropped yesterday morning has showcased the perfo...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
How I first met Sir Richard Branson - by Strive Masiyiwa
On the eve of Sir Richard Branson flight to space aboard a Virgin Galactic spacecraft at the weekend, Strive Masiyiwa recounts how he first met Sir Richard and gives a glowing tribute to the mentor, t...Published: 09 Jul 2021 at 09:18hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
South Africa at a breaking point! - An open letter to the leaders!
South Africa is at a breaking point, nothing so far is going right. Good news and progress have become a stranger to our ears, and the hope of many is dwindling rapidly. All joy is lost, because nobod...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 15:29hrs | | by Eric Shikobela
Police Commissioner General Godwin Matanga a hero in the making
The Police Commissioner General Mr GodwinMatanga is a gentle giant but brutally effective. The United Kingdom of Britain imposed sanctions on three security chiefs plus a minister of state sec...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 09:38hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Zimbabwe puts sanctions in disarray
The United Kingdom of Britain imposed sanctions on three security chiefs plus a minister of state security. If the president of Zimbabwe appoints cde Isaac Moyo who is currently the Director. General ...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 14:16hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mtawarira seeks to inspire next generation
ZIMBABWE-BORN South Africa rugby legend Tendai "Beast" Mtawarira has revealed that he has given his life to inspiring young Africans to chase their dreams following a successful career which culminate...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is WWE Beast Mtawarira's next move?
Instagram was abuzz last night when Rugby World Cup winner, Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira expressed his interest in joining WWE, during an Instagram live chat with WWE Superstar, Kofi Kingston."The...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:26hrs | | by Agencies
The Elders root for Zimbabwe's dialogue
THE Elders, a group of eminent global human rights and peace campaigners, want Zimbabweans to engage in national dialogue in the interest of the country.This comes as many Zimbabweans have wel...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 19:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt should stop abductions, torture or face music, says ex-UN boss
FORMER United Nations Human Rights Commissioner (UNHRC) on Wednesday said the Zimbabwe government should stop abductions and torture of activists or face international isolation.The former UNH...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Botswana-based Zimbabweans in trouble over illegal hand sanitisers
TWO Zimbabweans who were arrested in Botswana for illegally manufacturing and selling hand sanitisers have been issued with warrant of arrest after they defaulted appearing in court last week....Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa walks the talk on anti-corruption
ON February 20, 2004, Zimbabwe appended its signature to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) as it joined the global community in efforts to combat the economy's corroding cancer....Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 08:32hrs | 2 | by Staff Reprter
Fashion and fabric: African history told through printed wax clothing
A mainstay of African fashion, "ankara," "wax hollandais "or "kitenge" fabric holds up a mirror to history In most West and Central African main market...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:12hrs | 4 | by Franck Kuwonu
Gono says Zimbabwe is in a crisis
Former reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono says there is no need to deny that the country is in a crisis as the problems were self-evident.President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa should release Chihambakwe, Dumbutshena commissions reports
This is the third in a series of a document on submissions made by chiefs from Matabeleland and Midlands provinces to President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the occasion of his meeting with them at the State...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Congratulating Africa on the 10th anniversary of the Pelindaba Treaty, don't forget the CTBT!
Today, Africa is celebrating its tenth anniversary since the African Nuclear Weapon-Free-Zone treaty also referred to as the Pelindaba Treaty entered into force. The Pelindaba Treaty is a continental ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1 | by Idriss Irakoze
Chamisa exposed
In his 1997 report on the work of the United Nations, Secretary General Kofi Annan stressed the importance of economic sanctions: the Security Council's tool to bring pressure without recourse to forc...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 10:42hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Elders condemn Mnangagwa's repressive rule
The Elders today expressed deep concern at the worsening social and economic crisis in Zimbabwe amid reports of killings, arrests and intimidation of opposition and civil society figures and a shutdow...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:40hrs | 1 | by Elders
Blame Zanu PF for the Crisis
It is very easy to blame the MDC for the current economic and political situation we find ourselves in as a country. We want to blame them for participating in an unreformed electoral system but are w...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 06:32hrs | | by Clement Moyo
Ramaphosa asked to pressure ED on new GNU - SADC must act decisively before it is too late
"A few days ago I had a fruitful meeting in Pretoria with my distinguished brother and fountain of wisdom the president of the republic of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa on a wide range o...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 22:39hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu-PF, MDC talks unfolding behind-the-scenes
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week ruled out talks and a power-sharing arrangement with the MDC-Alliance, saying Zanu-PF had won a two-thirds majority in the July general elections, it has e...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 18:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
The weapon AK47 was invented in Africa and for Africa?
The AK 47 stands for Avtomat (Automatic) Kalashnikov: and 47 is the year in which it was invented. Mikael Kalashnikov is the sole inventor of AK47, he was at an early age obsessed with creating a sub-...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 12:40hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Disabled sidelined in HIV information dissemination
Thirty-year-old Chenai Murimbika of Dunzvambeva village under Chief Kazangarare, 60km north of Karoi, looks older than her age.She has endured untold suffering, marked by stigmatisation couple...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Do not kill a dead snake!
This is what former President of South Africa Jacob Zuma said in reference to Thabo Mbeki who was voted out of the party and government as party leader and president of South Africa in Polokwane. This...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 15:49hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
We prayed and fasted for three days and three nights: The Lord God spoke!
We faithfully prayed and fasted for those specified days our Fuehrer Comrade Nelson Chamisa demanded us to do. We prayed for the right leader at the right time and space to lead the way to Canaan for ...Published: 25 Aug 2018 at 18:41hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe's constitutionalism moves notch up
Today is a momentous day for Zimbabweans as constitutionalism moves a notch up with the Constitutional Court sitting to consider submissions by MDC-Alliance presidential contestant Nelson Chamisa in c...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:02hrs | | by Elliot Ziwira
Mnangagwa pays tribute to Kofi Annan
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has joined other world figures in paying tribute to the late former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Laureate Kofi Annan (80), who died on Saturday at a hospital in Switzerl...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dr Nkosana Moyo saddened by the death of Kofi Annan
The Alliance for People's Agenda (APA) leader Dr Nkosana Moyo has said he is saddened by the death of former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan.Annan died Saturday in Switzerland afte...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 12:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
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