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Zambia army recruits terrorise Mufulira residents
In a disturbing incident dubbed the "revenge of the ninja," a group of over 20 army recruits ran amok in Mufulira last night, attacking residents in retaliation for an earlier altercation involving tw...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:45hrs | 1495 | by Staff reporter
'No diplomatic impasse between Zambia and Zimbabwe'
ZAMBIA'S Minister of Information and Media Director Spokesperson Thabo Kawana says there is no diplomatic impasse between Zambia and Zimbabwe.Mr. Kawana says President Hakainde Hichilema was r...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 15:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thousands celebrate Defence Forces Day
Tens of thousands of appreciative citizens yesterday thronged various centres countrywide to commemmorate defence forces day with the main celebrations being held at the National Sports Stadium yIn Ha...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:37hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
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
NetOne cashier in $150m scam
A NETONE cashier was nabbed by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) after swindling the parastatal of $150 million in an airtime voucher scam.Daniel Kalira (39) splashed the money on...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
NetOne employee arrested for stealing $150 000 000
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced that it has arrested one Daniel Kalira, a cashier at NetOne, after he allegedly stole approximately ZWL$150 000 000,00 from the mobile netw...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 15:14hrs | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe must abandon use of US$ immediately
ECONOMIST Eddie Cross, believes the best way to stabilise the prices of basic goods in the country and spur development is to end the use of the United States dollar in the economy. Speaking on 3Ktv p...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
SA govt tackles violence against Zimbabweans
THE South African government has started tackling attacks on foreigners, including Zimbabweans, by a grouping that launched an anti-foreigner campaign it calls Operation Dudula.The campaign ha...Published: 17 Feb 2022 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe family can't bury victim of SA serial killer
The brother of one of the victims of the alleged Limpopo serial killer is frustrated and struggling to survive in South Africa since leaving his country to retrieve the body of his sister allegedly ki...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
AFM factions fight over trademark
THE battle between two warring factions of the Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM) yesterday took a new twist with its leaders, Amon Madawo and Cossam Chiangwa fighting over the church's tradema...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:24hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls songstress, collabos Vusa Mkhaya
VICTORIA Falls-based Afro-fusion songstress, Cingi (born Cinginkosi Ncube) is preparing to release a single titled Ngikhuseliwe which features veteran imbube singer, Vusa Mkhaya. This is the s...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi adultery accuser points finger at minister's estranged wife
A MAN who recorded a phone conversation during which he confronted justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi for allegedly having an affair with his wife has admitted he is not married to the woman.Ziy...Published: 21 Sep 2020 at 20:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
RTGS Dollar ≠Crypto-currency
On Friday 22 February 2019, our analyst; Batanai Matsika had an interesting interview with South Africa's Business Day TV (DSTV Channel 412). The conversation focused on the recently announced...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Batanai Matsika
Re-dollarisation of economy: Wrong turn for Zimbabwe
There is an effervescence in the economy – an imperceptible but definite shift towards re- dollarisation of the economy.Initially a trickle, this will soon turn into a mighty tide in one dir...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:06hrs | | by Joseph Mverecha
Young Warriors thrash Lesotho
ZIMBABWE took a giant leap towards securing a semi-final berth at the on-going MOPANI Copa Mines COSAFA Under-20 Championships when they ran riot, dismissing Lesotho 4-0 at Shinde Stadium in Mufulira,...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Turkey, Russia ditch US dollar
Turkey and Russia are faced with yet another manifestation of political American pressure through sanctions.During the latest Russian-Turkish talks, the question arose about stopping the use o...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Spencer Banda denies bedding a married woman
PROMINENT ZBCtv and Star FM sports reporter Spencer Banda was a social media hit yesterday as pictures of him half dressed circulated amid allegations that he was caught red handed bedding a married w...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mukanya deal flops
EFFORTS to bring Dr Thomas Mapfumo to the Harare International Festival of the Arts (Hifa) that began yesterday, hit a snag after the Chimurenga icon asked for a hefty pay cheque.Mapfumo, who ...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
South Africa leaving the JP Morgan Bond Index?
The rand lost almost 2% against the firmer US dollar on Wednesday and on rumours that South Africa is leaving the JP Morgan Bond Index."The rumours of the exit is not helping the ZAR. It...Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 17:11hrs | | by Fin24
Man buried with cash to 'bribe God'!
A deceased Ugandan man was reportedly buried with at least $5 700 which he said he wanted to offer as an "offertory" so that God could "forgive him" of his sins and "save him from hell fire"....Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 11:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV+ man had sex with 104 women and girls
A verdict is expected this week in the case of a man arrested in Malawi after he told a BBC reporter he had had sex with pubescent girls as part of a "cleansing" ritual. But some Malawians are asking ...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Lucy Ashton Blantyre, Malawi
Ex-Dembare coach at it again
FORMER Dynamos coach Paulo Jorge Silva's touchline antics are worrying his new bosses at Zambian Super Division side Mufulira Wanderers as the Portuguese gaffer has been sent to the terraces twice in ...Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 06:12hrs | | by Grace Chingoma
Okocha, Kanu to play against Zimbabwe legends
The Zimbabwe Football Legends Association in partnership with Ica Sports Consultancy are set to lure yesteryear African greats for a fundraising gala to be hosted in Zvishavane and Harare next m...Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lionel Messi wins 5th Ballon d'Or
Barcelona forward, Lionel Messi has won a record 5th Ballon d'Or, beating club teammate, Neymar and Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo to the coveted crown.Messi was handed the crown at ...Published: 11 Jan 2016 at 22:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charambas cancel SA tour due to xenophobia
Celebrated gospel artistes Charles and Olivia Charamba have cancelled a show set for Cape Town due to the ongoing xenophobic violence in South Africa.The two gospel artistes told the Daily New...Published: 23 Apr 2015 at 13:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Rugare Gumbo Q&A
RUGARE Gumbo (RG), a 74-year-old Zanu-PF stalwart, whose standing in the revolutionary movement dates back to the liberation struggle, and is the only surviving member of the ZANU Dare reChimureng...Published: 20 Nov 2014 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Independence: African lazy day
I could go to prison just for the title; for dampening the spirit of commemoration, and yet I would gladly go. This is a title that befits the occasion. Google the world and see what I am talking ...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 08:51hrs | | by Field Ruwe
1500 year-old Bible discovered in Turkey written in Jesus' native language: Vatican request to examine
The Vatican has allegedly issued an official request to examine a 1,500-year-old Bible that has been held in Turkey for the past 12 years, the Hurriyet Daily News reports.The Bible reportedl...Published: 05 May 2014 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
FC Platinum demotes Tapera to Under-19 coach
FC Platinum development manager Jairos Tapera has been demoted to the team's Under-19 coach. According to the Chronicle Tapera was given an 18-month contract by the FC Platinum executive...Published: 26 Jan 2014 at 23:01hrs | | by Paul Mundandi
Lira expected in Zimbabwe today
SOUTH African musician Lira is expected in the country this afternoon for a show at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare tonight.Lira is expected to touch down at Harare International Airport at...Published: 07 Jun 2013 at 03:26hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors hold Malawi in an international friendly
Malawi 1 - 1 ZimbabweMalawi failed to beat Zimbabwe Warriors at home after being held 1-1 by the visitors. Malawi started the match on a very high note through Robin Ngalande, who trouble...Published: 25 May 2013 at 20:24hrs | | by Sports reporter
Oskido fails to win 19 SAMAs Record of the year
Oskido, the legend of South African house music, never fails in releasing banging beats that take the industry by storm, and this latest offering is nothing less than a masterpiece but it failed to ba...Published: 12 May 2013 at 09:08hrs | | by Arts reporter
Lira heads to Harare
South African afro-soul vocalist, Lira, real name Lerato Molapo, comes to Harare on June 7.The show that is promising to be one of a kind will see the diva giving her Zimbabwean fans a taste o...Published: 09 May 2013 at 18:12hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Tuku, DJ Tira, Shabalala Rythms collaboration nominated for SAMA
Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's song with Shabalala Rythms and Dj Tira has been nominated for a South African Music Award, Three Men On A Boat reports....Published: 20 Mar 2013 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Love letters well alive on a website that celebrates true love!
Judith Sephuma. Trenyce. Lira. Dj Euphonik. Mi Casa. Tumisho Masha. Danny_K. Evangelist Angus Buchan. Elvis Blue. Madai. Tony Gaskins. Mapumba. Toya Delazy. Lady Lea. We Will Worship. â€â€...Published: 26 Feb 2013 at 13:33hrs | | by Phindiwe Nkosi
Lobola Survey Results: Are South African women cheap?
Not only is it the topical issue on one of South Africa’s popular television soapies; but a heated one among Wedding Anthem voters. How much is too much lobola? I...Published: 24 Dec 2012 at 09:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mafikizolo to reunite
Afro band Mafikizolo are to reunite after a long absence from the music scene. Nhlanhla Nciza and Theo Kgosinkwe, who make up the band, will be the centre of attraction during the Moretele Park Tribut...Published: 28 Aug 2012 at 03:07hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Zim girl makes it in American showbiz reporting
SHE is clearly living up to expectation and has become one of America's favourite celebrity reporters.She is the former Miss Zimbabwe-USA 2006 and not more than a month ago she was chosen to b...Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 08:24hrs | | by Sunday Leisure Reporter
Amid assaults on press, Uganda police promise reforms
Joseph Mutebi, a photojournalist for the popular vernacular state-owned daily Bukedde, spent his afternoon trying to file a complaint with the police in the capital, Kampala. "First they told me the o...Published: 08 Jun 2012 at 20:41hrs | | by CPJ
5 die in Zambia Afcon victory celebrations
OVER five people died during celebrations following Zambia's victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.In North Western Province, two people died on the spot in separate incidents after ...Published: 15 Feb 2012 at 11:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Channel O urges Zim musicians to submit their video production
South African popular music channel, Channel O has urged Zimbabwean musicians to submit their video production for consideration by the station, Daily News reported.Lee Kasumba Channel O Mana...Published: 30 Aug 2011 at 00:24hrs | | by
Zimbabwe coins document inflation
Zimbabwe set a dubious world record for highest currency denomination when, in 2009, it issued bank notes in the astronomical value of 100 trillion Zimbabwe dollars. By the time this Reserve Bank of...Published: 21 Jun 2011 at 18:18hrs | | by Richard Giedroyc
Zimbabwean golfer wins Zambia Ladies Open
ZIMBABWEAN Claire Minter has scooped the 2011 Zambia Ladies golf Open stroke championships after grossing 230 from 54 holes played in a three-day event held at Chainama Golf Club, closely trailed by Z...Published: 07 Jun 2011 at 12:22hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
FINAL WARNING: List of customers with NetOne's outstanding amounts
Netone wishes to advise its defaulting post-paid customers that failure to settle the highlighted amounts within 7 days from the17th of April will result in blacklisting....Published: 19 Apr 2011 at 04:35hrs | 27 | by Byo24News
Ringo, Tuku to share the stage again
AWARD-WINNING Zimbabwean guitarist-vocalist Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi and South Africa's muso Ringo Madlingozi are expected to wow Durban fans next Thursday.The two will be performing at a co...Published: 15 Apr 2011 at 07:39hrs | | by Byo24News
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