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Jacob Mafume gifts Nox with Mt Pleasant residential stand
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has celebrated Afro-beats musician Enock "Nox" Guni for his enduring impact on the music industry, marking the artist's 20th music anniversary, 15th album launch, and birthda...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 7182 | by Staff reporter
Serial killer on death row loses appeal at Supreme Court
THE Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal against the death sentence by a Bulawayo serial killer Birthwell Sibanda who killed three people and robbed them of their cellphones and money.Dubbed ...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hubby infects wife with STI, gets violent when confronted
BRIDGET Makhalima from Bulawayo has apparently suffered enough at the hands of her husband Taddy Makhalima who always infects her with a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and whenever she confronts...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe revolution is nigh
"LET the ruling classes tremble at a communistic revolution. The proletarians have nothing to lose, but their chains. They have a world to win. Workers of all countries unite!"This was Karl Ma...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 9 | by Nomalanga Kabanzi
Suspected robber gunned down, four arrested in shoot-out
One suspected armed robber was shot dead while four others were arrested following an intense exchange of gunfire with the police near the Harare Exhibition Centre on Tuesday.The robbers were ...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA-registered vehicle used in Harare shoot-out recovered
The South African registered VW Polo vehicle used as a first getaway car by two suspected armed robbers who sped off during a shootout at a service station near the Exhibition Park (formerly Harare Ag...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Soldier, police officer arrested after police shootout with 'armed robbers'
A soldier and a police officer are among four suspects arrested after a police shootout with suspected armed robbers in Harare on Wednesday.A fifth suspect was killed in the incident near Show...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 18:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Soldier, four robbers arrested after shootout
Zimbabwe National Army member Thulani Maposa (30) and his gang were arrested during a shootout that occurred last night in the Harare CBD.Maphosa was in the company of Dalubuhle Ndlovhu, Micha...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 14:37hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Makokoba blackout sparks crime
A-THREE-month electricity blackout in some parts of Makokoba in Bulawayo is being blamed by residents for making the area a hiding place for criminals."It has been three months now and there i...Published: 10 Mar 2022 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga hits out at politicians
Arts guru Cont Mhlanga has blasted politicians for abusing artistes and the arts industry to advance their political careers.Mhlanga was reacting to the recent trend whereby artistes have turned t...Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 19:52hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Sheep thief stoned to death in Gwanda
Police details in Gwanda have arrested Mayibongwe Nsingo (38), Thulani Mdlongwa (33), Likhwa Nsingo (20), Thobekani Nsingo (20) and Stanford Nsingo (44) in connection with a case of murder which occur...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 11:26hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Delani Makhalima and the 'birth' of urban grooves
ONCE in a while in the world of music, there comes along an individual who not only shapes the sound of the day but also completely changes the trajectory of the industry as a whole.These are ...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:14hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Nexus of politics, music and snoozing masses
A FEW weeks ago, the country's social media streets were abuzz with what I call the "resurrection act" of one self-styled prophet and, to some folks, a sacrilegious poseur.This act was the act...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:09hrs | | by Addy Kudita
Police block Mthwakazi demo
POLICE in Bulawayo yesterday blocked an anti-government demonstration organised by the secessionist Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP).The MRP wanted to take to the streets to protest the persecut...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes invade Swazi's online radio chats
RENOWNED Zimbabwean musicians Vusa Mkhaya and Sani Makhalima have made it to the Hala Africa Top 20 music show hosted on a Swaziland's online radio station, Hala Radio.The two-hour music chart...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Armed robber serving 25 years in court for four murders
AN alleged serial killer dubbed the "Underwear Robber" for stealing his victims' clothes and forcing them to walk naked, appeared in court yesterday for allegedly killing four people and robbing them ...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
List of Mthwakazi candidates
Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), Mqondisi Moyo, says his party managed to successfully field candidates in all the 12 constituencies in the Bulawayo province while in Matebeleland North they managed to...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 12:01hrs | 27 | by Ndou Paul
Ezra Tshisa slams Zimbabwe radio presenters
AVID listeners of various radio stations all over Zimbabwe idolise and revere the young crop of presenters that have since emerged and have been under the spotlight since the mid-2000s.For man...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tytan hits out at Stunner
When we thought Tytan Skhokho and Olinda Chapel's marriage had settled matters involving rapper Stunner, the Mukoko hitmaker on Thursday exclusively revealed to The Standard Style that Stunner was nev...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
All aboard Mamvemve Express Motorways: Zimbabwe has no soul left brothers and sisters
I adored the soulful action on Thursday nights. Lovemore Majaivana could do the classic leg shuffle and shimmy with resourceful elegance noticeably better than the self-styled godfather of soul James ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Woman wants boyfriend banned from market
OFFSIDE!A Makokoba suburb woman has had enough of her boyfriend and wants him barred from visiting her house or place of business.Thulisile Makhalima from Makokoba suburb said her love...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Introducing NEW but exciting Zimbabwe talent
The world, quite frankly, is to blame for the lack of durability in today's music. There's too much competition in this industry, as much as there's too much support for the wrong kinda music out ther...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 14:24hrs | | by Donna Kays
Gone are the days: The schools inspector
There was a man, whom we later came to know as just Mr. Makhalima. He frequented our primary school in Nswazi and each time he was there we noted that the teachers were all so nervous and eager to imp...Published: 26 Jun 2016 at 17:39hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
Grace Mugabe's farm equipment donation fails to reach beneficiaries
Gwanda rural district councillors have made shock revelations that they are not aware that First Lady Grace Mugabe distributed farming equipment meant for them last year.This is despite the fa...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man nearly kills girlfriend for failing to cook
A man from Makokoba nearly killed his girlfriend after she told him that she failed to cook a meal because there was no electricity.Nathan Finly (28) was not asked to plead to the charge of do...Published: 21 Oct 2015 at 07:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean artistes nominated for SA awards
Popular Zimbabwean born radio personality Delani Makhalima and musician Berita Khumalo have been nominated for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards in South Africa, set for November. Makhalima was nominated ...Published: 02 Oct 2015 at 10:54hrs | | by Peter Tanyanyiwa
Bulawayo born musicians nominated for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards
BULAWAYO born musicians Delani Makhalima and Berita Khumalo who are based in South Africa have been nominated for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards in South Africa that are set for November. On th...Published: 13 Sep 2015 at 10:18hrs | 1 | by Lance Chigodo
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (SA) mominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards committee announced an exciting list of nominees for the upcoming prestigious ZAA gala dinner to be held on November 7 at The Hyatt in Rosebank.The nominees' anno...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Nama awards nominees - Full list
A lot has been said about the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), but director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Elvas Mari on Wednesday described the awards' 14-year journey as successfu...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A Review of the Zimbabwe Music Scene: What Rocked & Shocked in the Zim Music Scene In 2014
As 2014 draws to an end, we take a look at the events which rocked and shocked the Zimbabwe Music scene taking into account both the positive and the negative. It is safe to say that the Zimbabwe...Published: 24 Dec 2014 at 11:40hrs | | by Takunda Lee Shoko
ZimOnline Media releasing The Pachedu Riddim, featuring Zim's elite musical talent
Marking its sixth anniversary, probably one of the fastest globally growing Zimbabwean media houses, ZimOnline Radio will break an unchartered history as they release what they dubbed "The Pached...Published: 31 Oct 2014 at 14:19hrs | 4 | by Staff Correspondent
Celebs jostle for Big Brother
As Big Brother auditions gather momentum aspiring housemates that include musicians, socialites and fashionistas have gone all out to ensure they grab as much attention as possible.Word doing ...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 14:01hrs | | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
Man killed, girlfriend gang raped
A BULAWAYO man - believed to be the younger brother of Gellot Ncube who ruthlessly fatally stabbed his wife Nomqhele Nkiwane before hanging himself last month - has been brutally stabbed to death....Published: 09 May 2014 at 20:55hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
ZOR Pachedu Awards presentations this weekend.
ZimOnline Radio which has hit the headlines lately with the eagerly awaited Pachedu Awards will be holding global presentation ceremonies this Saturday.Supporters in the United Kingdom wi...Published: 24 Feb 2014 at 20:04hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
I don't support Zanu-PF, says Jah Prayzah
Jah Prayzah, who was part of the cast of musicians who performed at Zanu-PF's manifesto launch in Harare last Friday, has said the gig was strictly business, not an endorsement of President Robert Mu...Published: 10 Jul 2013 at 07:23hrs | | by Arts reporter
Urban grooves pioneer falls on hard times
One of urban grooves pioneers, Sanii Makhalima has gone broke.The talented Usadaro hi-maker who used to run a recording studio where he produced and recorded music for other musicians in the e...Published: 10 Mar 2013 at 07:29hrs | | by Arts reporter
80-year-old thief gets 36 years behind bars
An 80-year-old notorious stock thief from Gwanda Daniel Makhalima has been imprisoned for 36 years for stealing 72 cattle worth US$36 000 in and around Beitbridge district. Makhalima stole the livesto...Published: 09 Jan 2013 at 21:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grandpa (80) jailed 36 years for stealing 72 cattle
AN 80 year-old notorious stock thief from Gwanda, Daniel Makhalima, has been imprisoned for 36 years for stealing 72 cattle worth US$36 000 from Beitbridge district. Makhalima stole the livest...Published: 31 Dec 2012 at 07:43hrs | | by Beitbridge Bureau
'All pirate radio stations are operated by enemies of this country' says Shamu
PIRATE radio stations will never win the battle against liberators of this country, Minister of Media, Information and Publicity Webster Shamu, said yesterday. He made the remarks after a tour of...Published: 13 Aug 2012 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ebusuku - Mauzah Releases Scintillating Video
In her otherwise unbeknown poem, Kaavyaa Kriday, once wrote that Night is not the time to rest; Night is the best to party. It is the time the subconscious rocks. This bewilderment of ideas is lively ...Published: 09 Jun 2012 at 03:45hrs | | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Harare Celebs Littering Facebook With Porn
As Facebook's graphic images policy tightens one wonders how some people from Harare are managing to post graphic images on their Facebook walls. Desmond Chideme aka Stunner, stunned everyone when he...Published: 05 Dec 2011 at 17:43hrs | 3 | by Moyo Roy
Achuzi rocks in South Africa
THE birth of kwaito at turn of the new millennium in Zimbabwe was finely delivered by pioneers such as Achuzi and Go Boys to name but a few. Their presence in the music industry was greatly felt but a...Published: 23 Sep 2011 at 06:03hrs | 8 | by Millisent Mthenjwa
WikiLeaks a blessing in disguise
As the rivetting story of the so-called WikiLeaks continues to grip national attention, imagination and excitement under the spell of a thus far disappointingly frivolous and vexatious media coverage...Published: 11 Sep 2011 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Professor Jonathan Moyo, MP
Sean Kingston expected to touch down at 9:20pm today
The billboards are electrified and so is the stage. All that's left is for Sean Kingston to arrive!The Jamaican singer is expected to touch down at the Harare International Airport at 9.20pm....Published: 20 Apr 2011 at 14:19hrs | | by Byo24News
Ambassador Makhalima returns to South Africa
South Africa's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Professor Mlungisi Makhalima, yesterday bade farewell to Vice President John Landa Nkomo at his Munhumutapa Offices in Harare after completing his tenure....Published: 31 Mar 2011 at 05:00hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
New South African Diplomat for Harare
South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed a new ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vusi Mavimbela.Sources said Mavimbela is due to start his mission in Harare on Friday 25 March, 2011.He r...Published: 21 Mar 2011 at 12:16hrs | | by Byo24News
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