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Matabeleland North's Kweseka Band crowned Chibuku Road to Fame 2024 champions
Emerging Afro-fusion group Kweseka Band from Victoria Falls has claimed victory in the highly contested Chibuku Road to Fame 2024 competition, securing the coveted top spot and a US$15,000 grand prize...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 12:27hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
United States sanctions on Zimbabwe: who is off the list, who is on?
The United States on Monday sanctioned Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and other government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 19:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 50 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
World Vision transforms state of Lupane schools
THE era of learning under trees and carrying water to school for drinking and sanitation is over for children in Lupane after World Vision invested close to US$300 000 into learning infrastructure, wa...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:17hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
PSL needs SuperSport as its broadcast partner
LOCAL football is set to return early next month in the form of a cup championship after almost 18 months on suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.While all but one of the 18 clubs are ready...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Umkhuba omubi ngokukhuzwa kuka Bayethe/ Bayede!!!!
Ngiyabingelela Mthwakazi kaNdaba, Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi, Mthwakazi omnyama, lina bonduku zibomvu, izindlela zimhlophe. Kuleshlava esesangena shiqe esizweni seMbabala sadala umonakalo omkhulu n...Published: 19 Feb 2021 at 19:32hrs | 6 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
Zimbabwe needs a new ZBC
THE awarding of licences to six national free-to-air commercial television broadcasting stations last week was received with mixed feelings by Zimbabweans. Many hailed the momentous occasion as unpara...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:15hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Econet closes shop in 13 countries
BILLIONAIRE and Zimbabwe's telecoms mogul, Strive Masiyiwa's Mauritius incorporated Econet Media Limited, has put up for sale its shares in the satellite broadcast business in 13 countries, mostly Afr...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wrong to blame Zimbabwe crisis on war veterans
I have always been a fan of Zimbabwe Independent. It has an excellent record of providing the nation with sound and truthful analyses of the economic situation in Zimbabwe.The last edition of ...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Prince Mushawevato
Econet apologises to customers
DIVERSIFIED telecommunications giant, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has discontinued its media offering Kwese TV service and apologised to customers. Despite being embraced by thousands of Zimbabw...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet discontinues Kwese
Econet has terminated Kwese Satellite services with effect from 5 August, 2019 due to Zimbabwe's troubled economy.In a statement Econet group chief executive officer Douglas Mboweni said the c...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 22:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZBC sweats over Afcon rights
Live broadcast of Africa Cup of Nations matches by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation hangs in the balance, as the national broadcaster is battling to secure €700 000 (about US$791 000) required ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Women's seven's side coach steps down
Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) would like to announce that Abigail Kawonza has stepped down from her national team coaching position in pursuit of other top portfolios she holds with the ZRU and World Rug...Published: 22 May 2019 at 20:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Acid Test for Zimbabwe Rugby Academy as they face Border Bulldogs
It will be a tough test for the Zimbabwe Rugby Academy when they face the Border Bulldogs on Sunday (April 28) at 1430hrs in the debut appearance at the SuperSport Rugby Challenge at the Sisa Dukashe ...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 16:19hrs | 12 | by APO
Econet showcases smart, cutting-edge products
LEADING mobile network operator Econet Wireless is back at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) this year showcasing its growing range of smart consumer and business products to an even wider ...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
EcoCash loses bid to block search
Strive Masiyiwa's EcoCash (Pvt) Ltd, whose computers had been targeted for search and seizure by Dr Dish (Pvt) Ltd in the on-going $1, 7 million debt dispute, has lost its bid to interdict and restrai...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe takes its first big steps into the world of eSports
Whilst many Zimbabweans quite happily play video games in a casual manner, there are a growing number of gamers in the nation who want to take things up to the next level. Over the past couple of year...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 10:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZimAchievers Awards South Africa announces 2019 Nominees, partners
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa (ZAA SA) have announced the nominees for the 5th Zororo Phumulani ZAA SA on their website and social media platforms during a live broadcast from South Africa....Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:20hrs | 9 | by Agencies
Econet dangles $3,2bn jackpot to shareholders
Shareholders in Econet Wireless, who held shares before November 22, 2018 and still have them, will receive their own share of a $3,2 billion bonanza on Tuesday. This is when Cassava SmarTech ...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 10:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Local content creators expected Kwese shutdown
LOCAL content creators have reacted to the closure of Econet's Kwese TV saying it was inevitable. The media group last week announced that it would be closing their Kwese satellite services from Novem...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet Media clears air on Kwese
KWESE parent company, Econet Media (Mauritius), say it has nothing to do with the Supreme Court ruling against Dr Dish over the distribution of its content through Kwese TV to Zimbabwe viewers because...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 05:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kwesé TV pulled plug after losing court case
Econet Wireless pulled the plug on its pay satellite service, Kwesé TV last week after losing a Supreme Court battle in which the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) successfully argued that it ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwesé TV honours subscribers
KWESÉ TV has said it will grant its loyal subscribers whose subscriptions have been active as at October 31, complimentary access to Kwesé iflix for 12 months following its decision to move towards ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Supreme Court sinks Kwesé
Econet Media (Mauritius) cannot distribute Kwesé TV satellite content to Zimbabwean viewers because it failed to comply with the terms and conditions under which it was granted the licence, the Supre...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet cannot distribute Kwese TV content to Zimbabwean viewers
Econet Media (Mauritius) cannot distribute Kwese TV satellite content to Zimbabwean viewers because it failed to comply with the terms and conditions under which it was granted licence, the Supreme Co...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 16:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet stops Kwese subscriptions
ECONET Media has stopped its satelite subscription service to pave way for a review of its business strategy and service offerings to ensure they are in sync with changes in the global and digital bro...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
KweseTv PR must be clear to their clients
Sudden termination of KweseTv services to their customers came as a shock. This move should have been communicated clearly to customers in understandable jargon as to whether this closure of c...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Isaac Nkomah
Econet Media refocuses business towards a digital future
Econet Media has reviewed its business strategy and service offerings, to align them with the changes in the global digital and satellite broadcasting sector, and growth in access to mobile and fixed ...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 14:06hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
General Mujuru wanted to kill Masiyiwa
The late General Solomon Mujuru wanted to kill Econet Guru Strive Masiyiwa, the NPF Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has alleged."President Mugabe said, in his interview with the Indep...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 11:30hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Family fights over corpse
The death of one Sekuru Muswere of St Mary's house number 1263 has left the family divided.The dispute, which has spilled to the courts, started after the late Sekuru Muswere's relatives deman...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 15:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndavaningi Mangwana grilled in Parliament
Newly-appointed Media and Information permanent secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana yesterday received a baptism of fire when he appeared before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media chaired by Pri...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Mugabe survived assassination in Gutu
Kenny Constantine Mabuya, whose Chimurenga name was Cde Kenny Ridzai, makes stunning revelations about their confrontation with the British authorities after they had been sent as the advance team for...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 15:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Individuals don't live to be a hundred years old; tribes do.
In Mhandambabwe, Chivi area, the community is paramount. I drive my perspective from the community, not from me to the community; that to me is a western culture. Tribal survival and prosperity are al...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 19:50hrs | | by Sam Wezhira
TeOne to compete with Kwese's Iflix and DStv
TELONE which was granted a broadcasting licence for Video-On-Demand (VOD) has launched its own video on demand service.According to Zim Techreview, the product which is called Digital Entertai...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 12:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Case for return of Zimdollar
In year 2014, I wrote an article explaining why the government should bring back our own local currency, and I was bashed by all and sundry. I am expecting the same reaction in response to this articl...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:48hrs | 6 | by Ayanda Nyanga
ZBC to carry out job evaluation exercise
ZIMBABWE Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has invited applications from a reputable, experienced and professional consultant or consultancy firm to carry out job evaluation for about 175 positions withi...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV providers lied
Kwese TV has lied to the nation and subscribers. They programming team of Kwese Tv promised to provide more channels by the beginning of of 2018. They even promised the subscribers there will ...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 17:41hrs | 2 | by Isaac Nkomah
Steward Bank launches revolutionary app called Square World
Steward Bank Zimbabwe has launched a Housing Development Scheme and Mobile Banking Application targeted at Zimbabweans living abroad.The mortgage facility will be available at zero deposit, on...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Agencies
What happens to Chamisa's 18 year-old sister?
DEUTERONOMY 1 vs 13 says: "Choose for your tribes wise, understanding, and experienced men, and I will appoint them as your heads." As Zimbabweans go to vote tomorrow, their choice is very simple: The...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 09:59hrs | | by Bishop
DStv should stop abusing its customers, or get out of Zimbabwe!
Digital television satellite service provider, DStv - which is operated by MultiChoice Zimbabwe - has had a pride of place in Zimbabweans' homes for a long time, and had always been regarded as an alt...Published: 13 Jun 2018 at 08:23hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
FIFA blacklists ZTV over $35,000?
There are unconfirmed reports that FIFA has refused to receive the payment from Econet Media (Kwese TV) on behalf of ZBC to beam the 2018 FIFA Word Cup. It is alleged that FIFA is refusing bec...Published: 12 Jun 2018 at 15:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwese brings Russia 2018 to Zimbabwe
ECONET Media's Kwesé yesterday said they will be broadcasting all the 64 Fifa World Cup matches on all its digital platforms.Speaking at a media briefing in the capital, head of Kwesé TV in ...Published: 31 May 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV bags advertising rights for World Cup 2018
Kwese TV revealed that they have agreed advertising deals with major brands for the FIFA World Cup 2018. Along with that agreement, the company has sub-licensed its rights to the football tournament t...Published: 30 May 2018 at 19:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kwese TV, ZBCtv to broadcast all 64 FIFA world cup matches
The Econet Group is rolling out some exciting entertainment products and packages. Today, Kwese TV launched Kwese Play TV app and Kwese iFlix app, to cement its presence on the broadcasting space ahea...Published: 30 May 2018 at 12:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Sex-mad' man pesters uncle's wife for sex
A seemingly troubled woman told a magistrate sitting at the Bulawayo Civil Court how she was grappling with sexual overtures from her husband's nephew who was constantly demanding to be intimate with ...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Not the Econet way...
Econet is by far the leading mobile network provider in Zimbabwe and stand their ground even outside the borders. I hear they have over five million local subscribers in Zimbabwe.EcoCash is wi...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkala
TelOne gets a broadcasting licence
Government has awarded the State- owned telecoms firm TelOne a broadcasting licence, allowing the company to offer video on demand services.TelOne announced the news yesterday in one of the St...Published: 14 May 2018 at 14:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Kwese Tv boadcasters
We welcome the Advent of our own son's initiative to bring Kwese TV in Zimbabwe and beyond it's borders. You really snatched us from the jaws of DStv who were no longer accepting bond notes when they ...Published: 10 May 2018 at 09:03hrs | 2 | by Nkomah Isaac
Zimbabwe to get Grand Prix facilities?
THE world of motor racing could soon be coming to Zimbabwe after an investor expressed interest in developing the sport's facilities in the resort town of Victoria Falls.Tourism and Hospitalit...Published: 07 May 2018 at 10:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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