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Mnangagwa's special envoy embroiled in bizarre 'extortion' plot
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special envoy and self-proclaimed prophet Uebert Angel is being accused of engineering a smear campaign to extort money from a prominent church leader....Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 07:04hrs | 1745 | by Staff reporter
59 households in Harare affected by flash floods
Fifty-nine households in Harare's Budiriro 5B Extension and the paddocks area of Kuwadzana have been affected by flash flooding along the Marimba River caused by the ongoing rains, with the river drai...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:59hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna barred from contesting Zanu-PF primary election
OUTSPOKEN former Chegutu West Member of Parliament (MP), Dexter Nduna has had his quest for another bite of the cherry as a parliamentarian dashed after Zanu-PF disqualified him from contesting a prim...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:08hrs | 1032 | by Staff reporter
Swindlers cash in on UK's certificates of sponsorship
FOR close to two years, Maud Kwembeya (33) - of Zimunya in Mutare - has been harbouring thoughts of one day migrating to the United Kingdom (UK) in search of greener pastures.A vastly experien...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:33hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans welcome another ZEP permit's life line
ZIMBABWEANS working and living in South Africa on the strength of a special three years' permit have welcomed its extension by the host government for another two years.South Africa's Home Aff...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Zuma Foundation says 3 Votes Zondo 'unfit to hold office' of Chief Justice
Former President Jacob Zuma has cited Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's recent public remarks about him in his latest bid to legally challenge the appointment of Zondo as the Head of the Judiciary....Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 1553 | by Staff reporter
African Union becomes permanent member of G-20
The group of the world's 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 12:11hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
African Union becomes permanent member of G-20
The group of the world's 20 leading economies is welcoming the African Union as a permanent member, a powerful acknowledgement of Africa as its more than 50 countries seek a more important role on the...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 12:11hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Discover London: An Extensive Guide for Zimbabwean Travelers
London is one of the world's most visited cities and really needs no introduction. Home to iconic architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich culture, London is a must-visit destination for all traveler...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 18:52hrs | 53 | by Staff Reporter
From baba to daddy; the epic transformation of our time
SUNDAY was Fathers' Day. In our days, the father in the home was called baba/ubaba. Today, the children call him daddy. They also call me daddy in my own home but I grew up in the era when the father ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:52hrs | 4 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'
Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Z...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 14 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Canada-based Zimbabwean receives first AI-powered bionic arm
Growing up in Zimbabwe missing part of her left arm, something like a bionic limb replacement was "beyond imagining" for her and most others who needed them.Now, after finally receiving her fi...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:15hrs | 2 | by Kevin Jiang
Police Arrest Woman for Abandoning Newborn Baby
A 24-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday after she allegedly abandoned her newborn baby in an abandoned homestead.The woman, who has...Published: 14 May 2023 at 18:23hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chief Dakamela appeals for a high school
CHIEF Dakamela from Nkayi in Matabeleland North has appealed to Government and well-wishers to construct a high school in his area saying some pupils are failing to pursue advanced level studies after...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Scott Vincent: the Zimbabwean golfer who won the golden ticket
Even in Scott Vincent's wildest dreams, it's unlikely that he would have been able to imagine how much his life would change over the space of a year. He's seen such a dramatic shift in personal circu...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 17:25hrs | 66 | by Staff Reporter
Al Jazeera exposé signals doom for Zimbabwe
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, it is my fervent conviction that the Al Jazeera four-part documentary, whose first edition Gold Mafia: The Laundry Service was premiered ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Rehabilitation facility for Bulawayo CBD
GOVERNMENT is set to establish a rehabilitation and outpatient facility in Bulawayo's city centre to help with counselling and psychosocial support for drug abusers and addicts.This was said b...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:54hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Die cast in Zanu-PF primaries
THE stage has been set in what promises to be a tough contest in the much-awaited Zanu-PF primary elections to choose the candidates that will represent the ruling party in the forthcoming harmonised ...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:28hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Chaos engulfs Zupco
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco), a state-owned public transportation provider, is in the centre of an alleged corruption and mismanagement storm, involving top management and private ope...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Three children drown in open pit
An unfortunate incident occurred in Mayambara Village, Seke as 3 children drowned in an open pit.It was on Tuesday when the 3 children aged between 9 and 15 drowned in an open pit. The decease...Published: 22 Dec 2022 at 16:39hrs | 9 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Power blackout disrupts UZ exam
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe (UZ) students wrote part one of their examinations in the dark after power suddenly went off at the institution amid the unrelenting countrywide power crisis.The power c...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:13hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe unemployment, education system not directly linked
IN the Wednesday edition of NewsDay we carried a story in which some of our college student leaders were frothing at the mouth over the failure by many of the students to get employment soon after gra...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:09hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Students blame Zimbabwe education system for joblessness
ZIMBABWE's tertiary students have blamed the country's education system for not preparing them for formal job after completing their studies, resulting in many turning to vending to make ends meet....Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
NUST student has solutions to power challenges
HE started with developing a unique dry biomass-powered prototype machine in 2020, which has the capacity to pump up to 60 000 litres of water per hour, a model that could be scaled up for use on larg...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa wants Africans to tell their own story
Africans have a duty to tell their own story as excluding themselves from own narrative and letting others do this will lead to distorted history by naysayers, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting ...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Fuel attendant blasts safe in fake robbery
A Kadoma fuel attendant yesterday morning, allegedly faked a robbery by blasting a cash safe using explosives at Macshep business complex in the town.The suspect who has since been arrested, a...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 16:52hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Black advocates responds to Adriaan Basson's insults
We the undermentioned advocates respond formally to Mr Adriaan Basson's insults against Dali Mpofu SC as follows: On 7 February 2022 Mr Adriaan Basson, Editor-in-Chief of News 24 published an ...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dali Mpofu convicted by Stratcom, but cleared by law body
Advocate Dali Mpofu SC has been cleared of a misconduct charge for his 'shut comment' made at the Commission of Inquiry into Allegations of State Capture.Mpofu was investigated by the Legal Pr...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
HIV+ Zimbabwe man (21) who died of HIV was neglected by healthcare staff
A 21-year-old man died due to neglect, after he was not given treatment for HIV while he was a prisoner at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) Chelmsford, an inquest has determined. HIV is a "treatable" condit...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Ex-soldier claims he was 'tortured and beaten' in Harare for serving in British army
A British Army veteran is "living in fear each and every second" due to the threat of deportation to Zimbabwe.Joram Nechironga has spent more than 20 years living in the UK and served in Iraq ...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 18:57hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Armed security thwarted protests?
HEAVILY armed security detachments yesterday thwarted a nationwide shutdown called by university students, teachers and nurses.Government deployed armed security forces in the capital and othe...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga at Kibaki funeral
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday joined several African Heads of State and government in paying last respects to former Kenyan President Emilio Mwai Kibaki during a State funeral....Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans bemoan shrinking democratic space, human rights abuses
ORDINARY Zimbabweans and observers have bemoaned the shrinking democratic space, human rights abuses and economic meltdown as the country celebrates 42 years of independence today.This year's ...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Teachers, students go digital to protest
TEACHERS and students unions have embarked on an online protest dubbed #FeesMustFall to press the government to reduce fees at the country's tertiary institutions.Tertiary fees have been hiked...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Birthday wishes pour in for Zuma, who remains hospitalised
Birthday wishes have been pouring in on social media for former President Jacob Zuma who celebrates his 80th birthday today.Zuma, who is currently out of jail on medical parole following his r...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 16:06hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Deportation threatened ex-UK soldier: 'I'm suffering for my service to the country I love'
In early March, Joram Nechironga was put on a bus from Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre in west London destined for Heathrow airport.The father of two, who served in the British Army from ...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:49hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Marriot's ownership claim to dominate Dembare indaba
THE 51 percent share ownership claim by Dynamos board chairman Bernard Marriot is likely to dominate discussion when the newly-assembled Dynamos board of trustees convene their first meeting in Harare...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staf reporter
UZ students arrested
POLICE yesterday arrested ten University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students for demonstrating against the latest tuition and accommodation fees hike.Anti-riot police camped at the university premises a...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Marriot disowns Dembare legends
DYNAMOS board chairman Bernard Marriot has dismissed as a legal nullity the meeting held by former players and club legends which elected a new board of trustees meant to assume control of the club....Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Dembare legends elect Kamba, Chidzambwa
FORMER Dynamos players on Saturday elected legends Ernest Kamba and Sunday Chidzambwa to drive the Premiership football club's Board of Trustees. Kamba, who is one of the surviving senior form...Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare legends gang up against Marriot
FORMER Dynamos players have vowed to take on the current chairman of the board Bernard Marriot head-on as they meet in Harare today to deliberate on the structures that the club should take.Ap...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa appointspolarising figure as chief justice
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Raymond Zondo as the next chief justice of South Africa. The appointment will take effect from 1 April 2022.He will also nominate Supreme Court of Appea...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu to facilitate business summit in Bulawayo
POPULAR South African media personality Sbusiso "DJ Sbu" Leope is expected to touch base in Bulawayo next month for the Hustlers Summit.After successfully working with Zimbabwean-born but Sout...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Benon Ncube elected Zinasu president
THE Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has elected Midlands State University (MSU) student Benon Ncube as new leader during elections which were marred by skirmishes in Bulawayo yesterday....Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:08hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to host ICC WC again
ZIMBABWE will co-host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 alongside South Africa and Namibia, the International Cricket Council have announced. The ICC confirmed the decision yesterday, after...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:09hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths to block Somizi's Harare showcase
GAY South African media personality Somizi Buyani Mhlongo also known as Somgaga was Tuesday attacked on Facebook by Zanu-PF activists who vowed they will mobilise block his planned appearance at the r...Published: 03 Nov 2021 at 05:15hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
No Kalawa Homecoming again this December
PARTY lovers in Bulawayo will have to wait a little longer for the return of the Kalawa Homecoming Party as Kalawa Jazmee have announced that they won't be hosting it this year.This will be th...Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Sports betting around the world
When compared to casino games, poker, or raffles, sports betting has been frequently vilified as a kind of gambling that is ethically wrong. This is just foolishness. Betting on a sporting event is no...Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 15:32hrs | 21 | by Staff Writer
Use it or lose it, Zimbabwe new farmers told
Zanu-PF women's league boss Mabel Chinomona, who is also Senate President, has been told to utilise her farm in Chirumhanzu, Midlands, by her juniors as she risks losing the property, in what is seen ...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 19:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Roki's collabo with Koffi, Rayvany drops to overwhelming response
The much-anticipated collaboration between rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide, local star Rockford 'Roki' Josphats and Tanzanian musician Rayvanny which was dropped yesterday morning has showcased the perfo...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
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