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Mr Ugly's fate hangs in balance
ORGANISERS of the Mr Ugly pageant are yet to decide on whether the three-time winner William "Mr Ugly" Masvinu would participate in the returning show scheduled for December 4 after a year-long break ...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Senior Zanu-PF official drowns
A senior Zanu-PF official from Chirumanzu District in the Midlands province drowned after he tried to cross a flooded river to cast his vote during the party's District Coordinating Committee (DCC) el...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 06:33hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge residents want soldiers probed
BEITBRIDGE residents have urged the government to investigate the conduct of soldiers deployed into the border town following a spate of criminal activities including the recent killing of a worshippe...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC MPs, 21 others denied bail
MDC Alliance Chiwundura MP Livingstone Chiminya will spend another week in remand prison as police intensify a manhunt for two witnesses who allegedly fled after being intimidated by unknown people be...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police recover looted goods, culprits in court
POLICE in Bulawayo recovered property and groceries worth thousands of dollars in Entumbane suburb that were looted by violent demonstrators. The recovered goods include stoves, refrigerators,...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Major events of 2018
As we say goodbye to 2018, the Daily News on Sunday reflects on some stories that grabbed newspaper headlines and dominated social media. Below are some of the highlights....Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly sues Apama over prizes
HARARE - William Masvinu, 43, who landed his third Mr Ugly contest crown in December before being dethroned for allegedly manhandling the pageant's sponsor, has filed a police report in a bid to get t...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 10:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
When ugliness becomes a source of livelihood
After being crowned Mr Ugly for two consecutive years, William Masvinu went into comfort zone. Despite the prize money being as little as $100, Masvinu landed some deals with some local companies - a ...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:04hrs | | by Jairos Saunyama
Mr Ugly banned from future contests
Mr Ugly director David "Apama Styles" Machowa's has revealed plans to stop repeat-winner William Masvinu from contesting in future pageants."We are going to stop Masvinu as we cannot continue ...Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 18:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Masvinu wins Mr Ugly contest again
Five times Mr Ugly winner William Masvinu took the title he lost last year to Maison Sere in controversial circumstances during this year's edition of the competition held over the weekend in Ruwa. Th...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Discord rocks Mr Ugly contest
DISCORD last Sunday rocked Mr Ugly preliminaries at Mtangaz Hide Out in Ruwa after they were called off prematurely due to rains which ended late afternoon.Thirteen contestants were reportedly...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 15:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly will walk away with a bull
The winner of this year's edition of Mr Ugly, set to take place at Mtangaz Hide Out in Ruwa, will walk away with a bull, the pageant founder has said.Pageant founder and organiser David "Apama...Published: 28 Oct 2017 at 16:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
13 contestants for Mr Ugly pageant
The pageant that celebrates the other side of "beauty", Mr Ugly, has returned after a break, organisers have said. According to event organiser, David Machowa aka Apama, the pageant is set to take pla...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly pageant set for 25 November
Organisers of the Mr Ugly pageant revealed this year's event is scheduled for November 25 at City Sports Bar in the capital.David Machowa aka Apama Styles said they were looking forward to ano...Published: 17 Oct 2017 at 16:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Company demands $10 000 from Bulawayo City council
A Bulawayo company, Rumridges Enterprises (Pvt) Limited trading as Rum Detergents has sued the Bulawayo City Council for $10 000 over the impounding of its vehicle on allegations of loading passen...Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly Bulawayo finale postponed
THE competition to find the ugliest looking man in Bulawayo has been postponed to next month after sponsors highlighted they needed more time to make the event a blockbuster on the city's entertainmen...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 06:17hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Bulawayo to crown ugliest man
BULAWAYO will on August 19 crown the ugliest man in the city as the dates for the Mr Ugly Zimbabwe provincial finals have been announced by organisers.Cecil Hotel, the venue of the auditions, ...Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 07:00hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Ugly men rare in Bulawayo
Auditions for the ugliest man in Bulawayo begin today in the city.Last month, not a single suitable ugly man made the grade in the auditions.At least 12 contestants will be cast from B...Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 08:09hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Rural District chairpersons allowances increased to $230 per month
The Ministry of Rural Development, Promotion and Preservation of National Culture and Heritage has approved an increase in the monthly allowances of rural dist...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 04:37hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'I will be Mr Ugly till death'
Former Mr Ugly pageant winner William Masvinu has vowed to reclaim his title and reign till death.Masvinu is adamant that he was robed of the title by reigning champion Maison Sere....Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo braces for Mr Ugly contest
Bulawayo's ugliest will this year get a chance to walk away with the Zimbabwe Mr Ugly title, with the popular pageant set to hold its provincial finals in the City of Kings at the beginning of next mo...Published: 21 May 2016 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Boost for Mr Ugly Africa pageant
We have had a good response as more people begin to show interest in this event that has surpassed my expectations. The controversial Mr Ugly Pageant received overwhelming boost from both indi...Published: 29 Mar 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Peter Tanyanyiwa
South Africa to host Mr Ugly Africa
Preparations for the inaugural Mr Ugly Africa have gathered momentum with organisers confirming that the pageant will take place at Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa next year. This comes afte...Published: 16 Dec 2015 at 07:35hrs | | by Bornwise Mtonzi
Taking another well-deserved break, Cdes?
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, since our party's restructuring exercise is going smoothly in all the provinces, naturally helped by the star rallies that Dr Amai is conducting, I ...Published: 26 Nov 2015 at 10:25hrs | | by CZ
Reasons why 'former' Mr Ugly lost revealed
ORGANISERS of the Mr Ugly contest are struggling to explain why William Masvinu lost his title to a front toothless Maison Sere.Sere was beaten by Masvinu two years ago and many say there was ...Published: 26 Nov 2015 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Debate over Mr Ugly 2015 winner, can someone enhance his ugliness?
There has been an outcry by fans over the criteria used by judges to select Mr Ugly 2015 in a contest that was held over the weekend at City Sports Bar. This year's title was grabbed by front ...Published: 25 Nov 2015 at 05:15hrs | | by Bornwise Mtonzi
WATCH: Zimbabwe's Mr Ugly contest
Zimbabwe's competition for the ugliest man has been plagued by allegations of cheating, after the winner was accused of being too handsome.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBhC8F8QQK8Mi...Published: 23 Nov 2015 at 18:10hrs | | by AFP
Mr Ugly pageant turns ugly
A 42-year-old unemployed man was crowned Zimbabwe's ugliest man at a pub pageant in Harare -- but the contest turned ugly when the runner-up accused judges of bias.Maison Sere, who was missing...Published: 21 Nov 2015 at 16:34hrs | | by AFP
'I will retain my title,' says Mr Ugly
Reigning Mr Ugly William Masvinu, who will defend his title at the City Sports Bar on Friday, says the pageant will remain his domain for years to come.Masvinu will defend his title as "Zimbab...Published: 17 Nov 2015 at 20:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
36 register for Mr Ugly competition in Zimbabwe
So many men want to compete in Zimbabwe's infamous Mr Ugly competition that the organisers are being forced to hold three semi-finals.Less than two months ago, it was reported that just 13 peo...Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 21:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru blasts media over graft reports - Audio
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Mr Ugly signs an endorsement deal
For more than a year, reigning Mr Ugly William Masvinu sent SOS messages to companies pleading with marketers to take advantage of his rugged looks in their advertisement material. Mr Ugly ar...Published: 13 Dec 2013 at 06:23hrs | | by Entertainment Reporters
Mr Ugly & wife receives prizes after 'wedding', paraded in the streets
BUSINESS came to a standstill in the city centre in Harare on Friday when reigning "Mr Ugly" William Masvinu and his wife Alice Chabhanga were paraded in the streets in a mock wedding. The en...Published: 25 Nov 2013 at 06:03hrs | | by Problem Masau
Mr Ugly & wife to be paraded in a refuse collection tractor
MR Ugly organisers have come under fire from different sections of the society that have labelled the pageant inhuman.This comes after the announcement by the organisers last week that they wo...Published: 21 Nov 2013 at 01:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly to 'wed' on Friday
Mr Ugly, William Masvinu, will appear in a mock wedding with his wife Alice Chabhanga at Harare's City Sports Bar this Friday.Mr Ugly is among the most popular personalities in Zimbabwe evers...Published: 20 Nov 2013 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly competition coming to the City of Kings and Queens
BULAWAYO is regarded as a City of Kings and Queens. Kings and queens are never considered ugly.That is why the rising phenomenon of seeking the ugliest man in the country has mainly gained pop...Published: 27 Oct 2013 at 01:59hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mr Ugly 'William Masvinu' retains his title
William Masvinu shrugged off stiff competition from 11 other finalists to retain his Mr Ugly Harare title at a well-attended show held in Harare on Friday night. The 39-year-old, who does not...Published: 20 Oct 2013 at 12:17hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Mr Ugly finals set for Friday
This year's edition of Mr Ugly finals is set for City Sports Bar on Friday with $1 500 on the line.Started five years ago, the Mr Ugly contest attracted a lot of interest locally and abroad....Published: 07 Oct 2013 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mr Ugly to defend his title
Zimbabweans have a unique way of doing things.At least that is what comes to mind when one thinks of comic dancer Apama (real name David Machowa).Apama, whose artistic expression proba...Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 09:42hrs | | by Arts reporter
Zanu-PF primaries candidates list (2013)
ZANU PF LIST OF RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES FOR THE 2013 HARMONISED ELECTIONSMASVINGO...Published: 21 Jun 2013 at 13:41hrs | 88 | by Staff Reporter
Mr Ugly winners have moved from being 'Ugly to Uglier'
AT its inauguration, many took the pageant for those deemed to be "ugly" as a big joke.It seemed awkward that there was a pageant for those who were defined as ugly.But who would think...Published: 13 Apr 2013 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly contender drinks ZED to death
Mr Ugly Harare's top contender, Charles Tizora, has died. Tizora was buried on Tuesday at Granville cemetery after imbibing an illicit brew known in the streets as Zed. The dangerous brew is said to c...Published: 08 Mar 2013 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly attends Bosso match in Harare
Harare's Mr Ugly 2012, William Masvinu attends Highlanders vs Harare City match at Rufaro stadium in Harare. ...Published: 27 Aug 2012 at 14:09hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Mr Ugly invades Manicaland
Preparations for Mr Ugly Manicaland are underway with the provincial competition pegged for Pavillion Bar in Mutare on August 4.About eight contestants have so far registered for the competiti...Published: 05 Jul 2012 at 05:58hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Ugliness craze moves to Tsholotsho
UGLINESS in Zimbabwe is slowly proving to be a lucrative opportunity, in direct contrast to the scenario years ago, where it was seen as a curse.Tsholotsho Resource Committee yesterday announ...Published: 26 Jun 2012 at 09:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mr Ugly turns uglier
THE search for the most hideous looking man in the country has turned uglier, with the original Mr Ugly organiser accusing Harare organisers of "stealing our brainchild".Lovemore Chonzi, the i...Published: 16 Jun 2012 at 12:08hrs | | by Entertainment reporter
Mr Ugly bemoans fame without fortune
WILLIAM Masvinu, the man from Epworth who was crowned Mr Ugly Harare, is disappointed because instant fame has not brought him anything tangible apart from US$100 prize money and free hotel accommodat...Published: 05 Jun 2012 at 22:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr ugly 2012 crowned
William Masvinu was on Monday night crowned Mr Ugly Harare 2012 at a colourful contest held at City Sports Bar in the capital.The 38-year-old Epworth man was apparently confident his looks wo...Published: 29 May 2012 at 18:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
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