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Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3594 | by Moses Chibaya
US$4.4 million Ecobank heist shocks Zimbabwe
In what is believed to be the largest bank heist in Zimbabwean history, seven armed robbers made off with a staggering US$4.4 million in cash from Ecobank's Bulawayo branch at the Parkade Centre on Th...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 2120 | by Staff reporter
Catholic priest dies in Zimbabwe accident
A tragic accident early this morning claimed the life of a man, believed to be a Catholic priest from Murombedzi, after his vehicle collided with a truck on the Chinhoyi-Chegutu Road. The crash occurr...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:55hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
DA's Moonshot Pact rebranded under GNU name
The Government of National Unity (GNU) appears to be nothing more than the failed Democratic Alliance (DA)'s Moonshot Pact, rebranded under a different name.The African National Congress (ANC)...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:09hrs | 2 | by Junior Lebese
Zimbabweans are distraught by financial trauma
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as I see it, Zimbabweans are emotionally drained. They are overwhelmed by the severity of deprivation caused by the collapse of currenci...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:52hrs | 12 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
'You see skeletons' - the deadly migrant Limpopo crossing
The men who raped Portie Murevesi did not care that she was visibly pregnant. They attacked her with glass bottles too, she told us, pointing to a large and jagged scar on her forearm.Now, her...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 die in NRZ crash
THREE National Railways of Zimbabwe workers perished following a fatal train accident which occurred between Mutare and Machipanda at around 9 pm last night.In a statement, the NRZ said prelim...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 09:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army modernisation a top priority
The modernisation of the Zimbabwe National Army's capabilities remains a top priority despite the prevailing economic challenges emanating from the illegally-imposed sanctions on the country by detrac...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Copper cable thief shot dead near Sizinda
A man was shot dead by a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) security guard at Westgate station in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon after he was allegedly caught stealing copper cables and tried to escape...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mozambican hustlers take over Harare streets
In the bustling heart of Harare, with towering skyscrapers and vendors hawking wares amid the honking symphony of traffic, a unique brand of entrepreneurship thrives.Young Mozambican men, thei...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Memories of Christmas Joy: A 1983 Christmas in Rural Filabusi with Solomon Skuza's Banolila
In the soft glow of the Zimbabwean sun in 1983, a ten-year-old in rural Filabusi under Chief Maduna eagerly anticipated the most enchanting day of the year - Christmas. Rooted in tradition and surroun...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 15:34hrs | 15 | by Godlwayo Mahlabayithwale
Chamisa's party pins hope on talks with Mnangagwa
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has resolved to step up efforts towards engaging President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying dialogue is essential in resolving the country's crisis following the dispu...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC now wants Chamisa, Mnangagwa dialogue
The highest decision-making body of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is urging its leader, Nelson Chamisa, to engage in negotiations with President Mnangagwa. This directive emerged during the ...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ghosts of colonialism still haunt Zimbabwean names
In African cultures, the names given to children play an important role because they are often laden with meanings.As a team of professors of literature, linguistics and onomastics (the scient...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Tendai Mangena
The war of liberation was not a stroll in the park
Seized by the prophetic words of the mystic and condemned Mbuya Nehanda, "My bones will rise again", young Jorum left home without telling anyone. School, parents and siblings did not matter anymore, ...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:26hrs | 9 | by Thomas Murisa
He left without telling anyone
Seized by the prophetic words of the mystic and condemned Mbuya Nehanda, "My bones will rise again", young Jorum left home without telling anyone. School, parents and siblings did not matter anymore, ...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:18hrs | 11 | by Mutanda Wachingama
Dabengwa's late wife granted State-assisted funeral
IN a poignant display of honour, the late Mrs Zodwa Dabengwa nee Khumalo, the widow of National Hero Cde Dumiso Dabengwa, has been granted a Atate-assisted funeral by the Government. Today, she will b...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Statement on Mangaliso Ndlovu's insensitive and violence-laden utterances
The inflammatory, violence-laden and dangerously insensitive utterances by one ZANU PF chairperson for Matabeleland South, Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, in which he referred to one opposition party as ...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 16:03hrs | 6 | by Freedom Alliance
Zimbabwe: Chekhov's middle age monks
From a writer, critic, traveller, doctorI am reading selected letters of Anton Chekhov, the Russian writer, critic, traveller and medical doctor.The letters span a big chunk of his lif...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:03hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2 On Saturday
An unusual lifesaver for sex workers
IF words could explain the tale of this Marondera woman, the tag "heroic" will aptly explain the exploits of Primrose Fundai.She looks like no superwoman though; neither does she wear a superh...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa running scared'
THE continued delay in proclaiming the election date by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is ample proof that the incumbent is scared of facing opposition in upcoming polls, Citizens Coalition for Change (...Published: 30 May 2023 at 21:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politics: Lineaments of stock characters
What are stock characters?LET me be basic so I am accessible to many of my readers, whatever level of education, and from whichever discipline they hail.In literature we have what are ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 9 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Ngarivhume cornered by the State during cross-examination
TRANSFORM Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume yesterday refused to answer questions relating to his 2020 Twitter posts that allegedly incited the public to join an illegal demonstration.He had be...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
When the rich fight over the poor
A SLEEK Toyota Prado VX V8 off-road vehicle makes a rumbling sound along a gravel road as it negotiates its way into the poverty-stricken Chihota communal areas.A group of people, mainly Zanu-...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 17:06hrs | | by Jairos Saunyama
'Ngarivhume has case to answer'
TRANSFORM ZImbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume has a case to answer on charges of inciting public violence after he allegedly encouraged members of the public to join unsanctioned demonstrations sometime ...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 23:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
US Afghanistan spies enter Zimbabwe to fight for asylum in South Africa
THE group of 22 Afghan nationals, who worked closely with United States military and security agencies after the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack on Americ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: Hoping for tricks of providence
A belch from a priest has greater valueFor a shiny trinket / Give not away your country / The foreigner is a trafficker / To mind him is no bargain / If you were skilled and artful / You'd sta...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Jamwanda
Zanu-PF worries over fake members
Zanu-PF has been restructuring its cells for two consecutive years now as it moves to mobilise its targeted five million votes for President Emmerson MnangagwaTHE ruling Zanu-PF party leadersh...Published: 14 Feb 2023 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare fails to account for Zinara funds
Harare City Council has failed to acquit funds that have been allocated to it by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) resulting in the local authority failing to access new disbursements...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare fails to account for Zinara funds
Harare City Council has failed to acquit funds that have been allocated to it by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) resulting in the local authority failing to access new disbursements...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Truck driver jailed for stealing fuel
A HARARE truck driver has been jailed four years for stealing 43 652 litres of fuel worth US$40 814, and replacing it with water to hide the theft.Paul Mberi (51) was arrested at Chirundu Bord...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2 jailed for trying to smuggle lithium ore to SA
TWO Mutoko men appeared at the Mutoko Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with attempting to smuggle 40 tonnes of lithium ore out of the country using a South African registered truck.Livin...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Mnangagwa, wheels of justice will catch up with you
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, methinks it is astonishing that you appear to be the only stranger who is not impacted by the allegations of sexual impropriety made by an Au...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Ramaphosa thrown under the bus by Wally Rhoode
In his response to the Public Protector, President Cyril Ramaphosa's head of Presidential Protection Service, Wally Rhoode, has revealed the roles allegedly played by the President and his Namibian co...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 12:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF pushes for youthful candidate
THE ruling Zanu-PF party in Marondera Central is reportedly pushing for a "youthful" parliamentary candidate ahead of the 2023 elections.A group of Zanu-PF party members has reportedly approac...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra seizes trucks, fuel over duty
A fuel dealer in Chiredzi was recently busted by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), which impounded two trucks laden with over 46 000 litres of petrol believed to have been smuggled through Beitb...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 21:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Motsoaledi tells Zimbabwean Exemption Permit holders to ignore 'false hope created by HSF'
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has slammed the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) for lodging legal action to challenge his department's decision to terminate the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP)....Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 08:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Motsoaledi statement on the decision not to extend exemptions granted to Zimbabwean Nationals
1. In an open and transparent democracy, organs of civil society have an important role to play.2. Most of the times, they do so in the national interest. However, at times, some of them can b...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 08:06hrs | | by Aaron Motsoaledi
Zambia-bound truck spills 35 tonnes of sulphur
A Zambia-bound truck laden with 35 tonnes of sulphur overturned and caught fire at the 311km peg along the Harare-Chirundu Highway, near Tsetse checkpoint in Hurungwe District with preliminary investi...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
23 arrested for bribing police
POLICE on Friday turned down bribe offers by 23 motorists they had nabbed for traffic offences at a roadblock in Norton and arrested them for an additional crime of bribery.The four hours blit...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe electoral violence looms'
THE Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has warned that the country risks sliding into electoral violence similar to the 2008 mayhem which resulted in several opposition activists being killed or had their l...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kusukuwere's once thriving orange estate now lies desolate
MAZOWE district war veterans' chairman Ephanos Mudzimunyi, who grabbed former cabinet minister and Zanu-PF supremo, Saviour Kasukuwe's Concorpia farm in Mazowe, has run the once thriving estate down....Published: 31 May 2022 at 13:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman tries to bribe police with R100
A 27-year-old woman has been arrested on allegations of trying to bribe police officers with R100 at a roadblock along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road while another man has been nabbed for smuggling a To...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
42 000 litres of petrol lost as truck overturns
A TRUCK laden with 42 000 litres of petrol bound for Zambia overturned along the Harare-Chirundu Highway on Wednesday evening, contaminating at least 250 square metres of land.The incident occ...Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police chiefs tell junior officers to 'stop displaying your poverty'
Police chiefs have warned poorly-paid junior officers to avoid being photographed displaying their poverty.In a leaked internal memo dated May 7, police bosses said police officers snapped tak...Published: 11 May 2022 at 19:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pachedu's shutdown suffers monumental flop?
EFFORTS by political and civil society activists to bring Zimbabwe to a standstill Monday flopped dismally after the majority of people went on their normal daily routines.Harare was a beehive...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
OPC ZITF stand has public in awe
AN imposing artistic image depicting President Mnangagwa carrying a masonry trowel laden with mortar and building blocks in the background, admirably stood above the Office of the President and Cabine...Published: 02 May 2022 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets 5th dan karate black belt
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday honoured with a 5th dan karate black belt as part of a recognition of his contribution to the country's sport.His footprint in sport has seen more resource al...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stubborn smugglers dice with death on treacherous Limpopo
DECENT Mbedzi (42) sits uncomfortably as he frantically nails together some wooden boards to make a wooden raft, just metres away from Dulibadzimu Gorge, about five kilometres south of Beitbridge bord...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
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