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Veteran journalist earns PhD
Limukani Ncube, former editor of Sunday News and one of Zimbabwe's most senior journalists with 27 years of experience, yesterday graduated with a PhD from the University of South Africa (Unisa) under...Published: 10 hrs ago | 525 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF grabs gold-rich mine
ZANU-PF officials, led by Dambudzo Mnangagwa who claims to represent the First Family, are reportedly involved in a targeted attempt to illegally seize control of gold-rich Vubachikwe Mine in Gwanda, ...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:41hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers makes editorial changes
State-controlled media organisation Zimpapers, publishers of The Herald, The Chronicle, The Sunday Mail, Sunday News, Manica Post, H-Metro, B-Metro, Business Weekly, Kwayedza and uMthunywa, has made e...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 19:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers set to announce editorial changes
THE country's oldest and biggest state-controlled media publishing house, Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited (Zimpapers), will on Monday announce new editorial changes following the recent appointment...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 19:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Insiza: The land of gold and glory
INSIZA is a district in Matabeleland South Province and its capital, Filabusi, is 100km south of Bulawayo, along the Mbalabala/Zvishavane Road. The district boasts of a diverse landscape, with gentle ...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Cowdray Park and the myth of irrational voting
Galatians 3 verse 1: "You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified." The verse is a rebuke to the Galatians for having embraced d...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 09:58hrs | 2 | by Limukani Ncube
Villagers unmask mysterious life of 'businessman by day, robber by night'
WHEN Limukani Khupe reportedly stumbled into Homestead Rural Health Clinic, two months back with a hole in his hand from what seemed like a gunshot wound, staff at the institution were at a loss about...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mpopoma's famous personalities
BULAWAYO city, just like other towns and cities in Zimbabwe, had residential areas allocated according to race before Independence. Europeans, Africans, referred to at that time as "natives," Indians ...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
South Africa mob kills Nkayi man in Midrand
A man from Nkayi was last Tuesday killed by a mob in South Africa for allegedly attempting to hijack a car on Allandale Road near Chloorkop open field.His other two accomplices managed to flee...Published: 22 Apr 2022 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Is a coffin for the dead or for the mourners?
WE are all going to die. That is the sad fact and fate that awaits us all.But our journey to the other side differs. Some are turned into ashes in a crematorium. The majority are buried six fe...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 07:25hrs | 12 | by Trisa Ray Sibanda
Man bricked to death
Two drunk men have been arrested for killing a man with a brick.The incident happened in Nkulumane suburb when Recent Mukatawa (26) and his alleged partner-in-crime Sydney Siyamwi (23) pounced...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA curfews blamed for border log jams
THE Covid-19-induced curfews in South Africa and Zimbabwe have been blamed for major bottlenecks affecting the movement of travellers at Beitbridge Border Post. South Africa has a curfew which...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 06:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo lawsuit crumbles
Former Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo's $9 million defamation lawsuit against Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) and its journalists crumble...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
No to sanitising culture of violence
Possibly, the most well-known theory in this genre of work, Wolfgang and Ferracuti's Subculture of Violence attempted to outline a methodological framework for the empirical examination of violent sub...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:05hrs | | by Limukani Ncube
'Killer' dumps lawyer in court
THE trial of three robbers who allegedly waylaid and killed a drunken man in Bulawayo's Makokoba suburb before robbing him of a cap and jacket has been postponed indefinitely after one of the accused ...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fugitive 'killer' herdboy in court
A PLUMTREE herd boy, who allegedly fatally stabbed his neighbour with a knife 15 years ago for kicking his dog before he fled to South Africa, appeared in court yesterday. Petros Pamani Ndebel...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T breaks into panel beater's premises
A Gwanda panel beating company is mulling taking legal action against MDC-T's Bulawayo branch after some officials allegedly broke into its premises and towed off a vehicle that they had been left for...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 16:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe ally hits hard times
Former first lady Grace Mugabe's ally, Smelly Dube, is on the verge of losing her Gweru house, after she failed to pay legal fees.Dube has since filed a High Court application seeking to suspe...Published: 16 Jun 2018 at 22:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwean soldier arrested in Botswana on fraud charges
A FORMER Zimbabwean soldier, Limukani Moyo, has been arrested in Botswana on 14 counts of fraud after he allegedly masqueraded as a lawyer and collected over 62 000 Pula from unsuspecting clients who ...Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man in trouble for raping girl
A man from Matobo in Matabeleland South is in trouble after he allegedly met a girl in the bush and force marched her into a secluded place where he raped her.Limukani Ndlovu (27) was not aske...Published: 11 Aug 2017 at 09:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF's Smelly Dube sued for failing to pay rent
MIDLANDS businesswoman and Zanu-PF official Smelly Dube is in trouble for failing to pay rentals for a property she leased through a Bulawayo-based estate agent, John Pocock Company (Private) Limited....Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Hubby caught playing sex recording of self, lover
WHAT happens in Vegas stays there!But not for a cheating husband who, whenever he thinks of his side-dish, replays recordings of them indulging in sex. One day the recordings excited him to a ...Published: 19 May 2017 at 15:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers geared to fight Jonathan Moyo
The Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) group, its editors and reporters have filed opposing papers challenging Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo's $9 million defamation lawsuit.Moyo's c...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutuma could become a Bosso player in the next few moments
Mutuma could become a Highlanders player in the next few moments according to the respected Sports journalist Sikhumbuzo Moyo.Moyo announced on the microblogging site twitter. ...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 21:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers to defend Jonathan Moyo's $9 million lawsuit
Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited claims that it will not be silenced and will defend a $9 million defamation lawsuit filed against the media house at the High Court by Higher and Tertiary Educat...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Wife kick out hubby from matrimonial home
A Nkayi married woman- Getty ...Published: 08 Dec 2016 at 11:03hrs | 3 | by Alice Dube
Jonathan Moyo sues Zimpapers journalists
The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Jonathan Moyo has slapped four editors and three reporters from various publications falling under the ...Published: 24 Nov 2016 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe caps 2 342 NUST graduates
The Chancellor of the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) President Robert Mugabe has capped 2 342 graduands.In his address at the graduation ceremony, NUST Acting Vice Chance...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 19:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Jonathan Moyo's full statement to sue Mnangagwa, Mushohwe, Charamba
Statement on state capture under the guise of fighting corruption ZACC1. The Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission ("ZACC") is established as an i...Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 15:51hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Jonathan Moyo demands $4 million from Zim papers
Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo has filed a $4 million lawsuit against Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers), accusing the Sunday Mail and Sunday News of defaming him in an article about an alle...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
I come from #ThisVillage of Ntabazinduna (Hill of Chiefs)! - Part 2
Never mind the many and sometimes weird titles we have heard in the recent past to address the long serving leader of the country, in #ThisVillage we were conditioned to know just one. The late paramo...Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Mthokozisi Ndiwen
Veteran journalist dies - full report
VETERAN journalist and former Zimbabwe Union of Journalist (Zuj) president Dumisani Sibanda was yesterday found dead at his home in Bulawayo in what police described as a case of sudden death....Published: 05 Jul 2016 at 07:02hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Xmas Day murder suspect gets $150 bail
A BULAWAYO man who allegedly fatally stabbed a rival suitor on Christmas Day during a fight over a girlfriend has been granted $150 bail pending trial. Lindani Caphu, 20, of Old Magwegwe subur...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 05:20hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Man fatally 'stabs' rival suitor on Christmas Day
A Bulawayo man allegedly fatally stabbed a rival suitor on Christmas Day.Lindani Caphu of Cowdray Park suburb yesterday appeared before West Commonage magistrate Temba Chimiso facing a murder ...Published: 29 Dec 2015 at 08:48hrs | 2 | by Patient Sibanda
Lucky Zimbabwean punter wins $292,000 lotto jackpot
A lucky punter has won a whooping $292 000 in the lotto jackpot.The latest lotto winner has been trying his luck for the past 50 years.The adage patience pays might have become a clich...Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 20:41hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mum, daughter-in-law fight over death certificate
A woman and her daughter-in-law are feuding over who should be in possession of a dead man's death certificate and other benefits. The deceased, Limukani Ndebele, employed at Techno-Expert ...Published: 02 Jan 2015 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter
VP Mphoko donates to Matobo fire victims' family
VICE-President Phelekezela Mphoko on Monday reportedly donated cash and groceries to the family of the four children who were burnt to death after a fire gutted a shop they were sleeping in at Tshi...Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Yoliswa Dube
Tsvangirai leads with love
In tandem with President Tsvangirai's message of love during the festive period, the MDC-T Johannesburg district has pampered the family of the late hero Remember Moyo with gifts.At the ti...Published: 08 Dec 2014 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Dr. Wangu Mazodze - MDC-T South Africa Spokesperson
Villagers 'celebrate' rapist's death
VILLAGERS in Tsukuru area in Madlambuzi are "celebrating the death" of serial rapist Limukani Sibanda who had caused a school in the area to virtually shut down as parents feared for their children's ...Published: 19 Nov 2014 at 06:15hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Rapist suspect found hanged
THE major manhunt for the serial rapist wanted by police over sickening sexual attacks on a Grade 7 pupil, his friend's mother and ex-girlfriend has ended after the suspect was found hanging....Published: 07 Nov 2014 at 19:45hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Plumtree mafia rapes, kills 'girlfriend'
PLUMTREE - IN an incident which has left Madlambuzi villagers shell-shocked, the bandit who allegedly raped a Grade Seven pupil and his friend's mother recently, has reportedly raped and killed anothe...Published: 15 Oct 2014 at 06:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree 'mafia' on the run
A PLUMTREE serial criminal, Limukani Sibanda ( 24) is on the run after committing a series of heinous crimes in Plumtree and Bulawayo while covering his footprints.Police in Plumtree have laun...Published: 09 Oct 2014 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Boost for troubled Gwanda Schools
Eight Primary Schools from Gwanda District have so far received a boast of stationery and other learning aids from well wishing former students of various schools of Matabeleland South province....Published: 12 Jun 2014 at 21:15hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Man weeps over sentence, begs magistrate to save him jail time sentence
A BULAWAYO man wept in court yesterday begging the magistrate to save him jail time since he went through hell when he was previously incarcerated for another offence.Limukani Ncube from Old ...Published: 23 Apr 2014 at 06:23hrs | 2 | by Plaxcedes Hove
2 goblins terrorise Kezi villagers
TWO goblins in Nyongole under Tshipisani Village, Ward 8 in Bidi are terrorising villagers, and some are living in fear of torment by the ungodly creatures.It is understood that these goblins ...Published: 01 Apr 2014 at 18:35hrs | 1 | by Lulu Brenda Harris
Man attempts suicide because no one loves him
A MAN believed to be in his thirties from Lingwe village under Chief Bidi in Kezi allegedly attempted to commit suicide - by hanging - after claiming people hated him but was timeously stopped by aler...Published: 04 Mar 2014 at 12:27hrs | | by Lulu Brenda Harris
Shona speaking teachers blamed for poor Grade Seven results
COUNCILLORS in Gwanda District yesterday blamed recruitment of teachers who cannot speak local languages for the poor Grade Seven examination results recorded by most schools....Published: 01 Feb 2014 at 21:04hrs | 2 | by Marvelous Moyo
Family vows not to bury stab victim, bloody Okapi recovered at Minister's homestead
The family of a Nyamandlovu man who was stabbed to death over a game of snooker on Monday has vowed to let the body rot in the mortuary if the families of the four men accused of having committed the ...Published: 07 Dec 2013 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Woman dumps month-old son in protest
A 23-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo's Magwegwe North suburb abandoned her month-old son in protest over her boyfriend's failure to fend for her and the baby as well as his use of abusive language toward...Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mduduzi Mathuthu officially takes over at Chronicle
ZIMPAPERS Bulawayo branch staffers on Saturday bade farewell to former Chronicle Editor Itai Musengeyi and welcomed the new boss, Mduduzi Mathuthu. Musengeyi, who was the Editor of the p...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 09:44hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
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