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Zimbabwe opens rail network to private companies
The National Railways of Zimbabwe has opened its network up to private players, including a unit of South Africa's Grindrod, as it seeks to boost freight volumes that had collapsed after decades of un...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:07hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt accused of trying to capture 'Old Gwanda road' project
The Chief Executive Officer of Zwane Enterprise (Pvt) Limited, Engineer Bekithemba Mbambo, has voiced serious concerns over the final concession agreement for the US$110 million Old Gwanda Road constr...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 15:12hrs | 1706 | by Staff reporter
Old Gwanda Road construction to commence this month-end
The construction and upgrading of the 120-kilometer Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road by Zwane Enterprises, under a US$110 million Public-Private Partnership (PPP), is set to begin at the end of this month. ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:23hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
43 homes to pave way for Old Gwanda Road
The construction of the US$150 million Old Gwanda Road, set to enhance economic growth, will commence in mid-July with the relocation of villagers affected by the project. The road, spanning 120km, is...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:31hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Self-styled Italian Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati held at Harare Central Prison pending appeal
In a continuing saga that has captured national attention, Francesco Marconati, the notorious self-styled Italian Mafia boss, is now being held at Harare Central Prison pending appeal. Marconati, who ...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 13:51hrs | 16 | by George Tshuma
Senior ZANU PF figures withdraw support for notorious Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati
Senior ZANU PF political figures in Matabeleland North have severed their ties with notorious Italian Mafia boss Francesco Marconati. The move comes amid increasing frustration over Marconati's blatan...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 05:38hrs | 15 | by George Tshuma
US$110m for Old Gwanda Road upgrade
Cabinet has greenlit a US$110 million investment under a Public-Private-Partnership for the construction and enhancement of the 120KM Old Gwanda Road by Zwane Enterprise, with expectations for complet...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:51hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Company employees linked to robbery case
THREE employees at Quest Financial Services have been implicated in a robbery that occurred at the firm's Belgravia branch in Harare on Saturday.The three allegedly teamed up with six others, ...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government processes Old Gwanda Road construction papers in record time
THE Government has been commended for processing the Old Gwanda Road construction project papers in record time with the investor optimistic of receiving the green light to commence work before year-e...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Names of fans suspected to be behind BF violence
The police have disclosed the identities of 19 individuals who have been apprehended in connection with the public unrest that occurred at Barbourfields Stadium during a league match between the home ...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 19:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
War vet who quit Bosso for struggle
RALITALI Ngwenya Qondani decided to quit Highlanders FC to join the struggle in 1976 because he could not stand oppression.Qondani said his father Elias Qondani was in detention for political ...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Landlord vs lodger: The battle continues
"LANDLORD fatally stabbed by lodger over rent!" screamed a newspaper headline.In 2021, Prayer Banda (22) of Mbizo 18 in Kwekwe, was fatally stabbed by his lodger Victor Moyo (24), following a ...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa suffers another setback, double candidates to feature on ballot
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change has suffered yet another setback after High Court Judge Justice Neville Wamambo dismissed an appeal filed by the party challenging double candidates recorded o...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Old Gwanda Road project begins
PRELIMINARY works have started ahead of the construction of the US$150 million 120km Old Gwanda Road with engineers and surveyors on the ground conducting the feasibility study which is expected to be...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Families to be displaced by the Bulawayo-Old Gwanda road project
THE construction of the 120km Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road will result in the relocation of people living within a 70-metre radius of the road and new homes will be built for the affected families....Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland leaders urged to work together to develop region
Umzingwane National Assembly member Levy Mayihlome has said there is urgent need for unity among leaders in the Matebeleland region so that there is shared vision on development.Addressing a m...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US$150 million Old Gwanda road construction begins
THE Government has approved the construction of the 120km Bulawayo-Old Gwanda Road at a cost of US$150 million by a private contractor with work expected to commence tomorrow in a Build, Operate and T...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube ready for Ilanga Tribute
TRUE LOVE is exactly what The Place patrons in Bulawayo will be treated to on Sunday evening as veteran jazz singer Busi Ncube (born Sibusisiwe Ncube) will stage a tribute concert to remember Ilanga, ...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born gospel muso drops new music featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Zimbabwe-born gospel sensation Everton Mlalazi continues his quest to spread the message of hope through song with the release of his latest track "Nomakunje" featuring the five-time Grammy winners La...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over state of Old Gwanda road
Matabeleland South villagers have decried the poor state of Old Gwanda Road that has been neglected over the years.The road connects Bulawayo to Gwanda, the Matabeleland South capital....Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Local company sets aside US$150m for Old Gwanda road rehabilitation
A local company has pledged to rehabilitate Old Gwanda Road, stretching from Bagcwele to Gwanda, a project set to cost about US$150 million. The road project is expected to immensely benefit p...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 11:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Car crash ends 10-day marriage
PAINFUL wails and heart-wrenching sobs filled a local mortuary hall in Bulawayo yesterday as two families that were brought together through marriage 10 days ago said their goodbyes to the couple that...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces chief in SA for meetings with counterpart
Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander, General Philip Sibanda, is visiting South Africa as a guest of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), authorities across the Limpopo have confirmed....Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 06:03hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF old guard wins central committee elections in Matebeleland
Most of the senior Zanu-PF members in Matebeleland won in the party's central committee elections held on Saturday.The central committee is the party's highest decision-making body outside of ...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 19:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military students in SA to exchange notes
Zimbabwe National Defence Force (ZNDF) military students are in South Africa on a Joint Command and Staff Course.The Defence Web reported that the students are being hosted by the Chief of the...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 19:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
'Wanqoba' an absorbing burst of oomph
Gospel music singer Janet Manyowa combined some of the local and regional greatest gospel musicians for one of her most scintillating concerts at the ZITF Hall 3 in Bulawayo over the weekend, where sh...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arthur Fraser piles pressure on Ramaphosa over Farmgate scandal
Former spy boss Arthur Fraser says he met with the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) on Wednesday to help with their investigation into his complaints against President Cyril Ramaph...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 18:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-Nkayi Road works resume
ENGINEERS are back on site and work on the rehabilitation of the 158km Bulawayo-Nkayi Road has resumed as the Second Republic steps up efforts towards completing outstanding major projects in Matabele...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hip hop duo salute fans
RISING hip hop duo ORIGINAL GANG (OG) has saluted the fans for unwavering support saying the positive response to their music has motivated them to work hard and release more music.The Bulaway...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA car jackers arrested in Bulawayo
THREE men believed to be carjackers have been arrested in Bulawayo on allegations of stealing three vehicles — a Toyota Prado, Toyota Fortuner and a Toyota Hilux — from South Africa before smuggli...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust luxury vehicles smuggling racket
POLICE in Bulawayo yesterday busted a vehicle smuggling racket, arresting three suspects and recovering three luxury vehicles, which were smuggled into Zimbabwe via Limpopo River.The three sus...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
African Economic Empowerment Wealth Fund launched
Global citizen and entrepreneur Darlington Ndava Chiwara is at the forefront of the newly established African Economic Empowerment Wealth Fund. The Wealth fund is set to harness Africa's economic pote...Published: 13 Jan 2022 at 10:11hrs | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prince Zwide Khumalo mourns King Zwelithini
PRINCE Zwide Khumalo and the Amangwe clan in Zimbabwe are mourning the death of Zulu monarch King Godwill Zwelethini saying they join the Zulu nation and South Africans in this time of sadness. ...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Roll call for six comrades selected by Joshua Nkomo for the armed struggle who boarded a train at Luveve Railway Station
On the 04 April 1964, after being selected by Joshua Nkomo President of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), the six mentioned above left for Zambia, enroute for military training in the former...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 17:27hrs | 2 | by Report Phelekezela Mphoko
KeYona TV selects 12 short film producers
BULAWAYO-based KeYona TV has selected 12 production houses which are set to produce short films for the station.The TV station is set to start its content production in June with content set t...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 17:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu: A splendid traditional leader, cultural activist, nationalist
UGODLWAYO! Yithi! This is a familiar slogan in the Godlwayo Communal Land whenever people are gathered. Yesterday at around 01.00 hrs their Chief, Vezi Maduna Mafu passed away.Chief Maduna was...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Paramount Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu dies
ONE of the country's longest serving traditional leaders, Chief Vezi Maduna Mafu, has died.He was 86 years old.Chief Maduna was recovering from a stroke he suffered on 18 August 2019....Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 06:52hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Women steal boyfried's money, loses it in gambling
A 22-year-old woman had her skin saved by her boyfriend who dropped the theft charges he had earlier pressed against her for stealing his money and lost it in gambling.Rumbidzai Mano from Zvav...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 17:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF calls for peaceful DCC campaigns
ZANU-PF Matabeleland North leadership has called for a peaceful campaign as the party prepares for the District Development Committee (DCC) elections. The ruling party disbanded the DCCs in 20...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 3 | by Prince Mushawevato
Bribery allegations rock RG's office as passport crisis deepens
Zimbabweans are allegedly paying as much as US$400 to obtain passports, as officials at the Registrar General's office cash in on a crisis that has seen production of the travel document coming to a v...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 19:32hrs | 1 | by Judith Sibanda
Sikhonjwa causes stir with no U-18 theatre return
WHEN one talks of sex on stage, most Zimbabweans would expect the mention of Bev and Zoey, those two queens of raunchy dance, to follow. Before the strippers that seduce and titillate men on s...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Amakhosi Theatre productions are back
After being disbanded for 12 years, the Amakhosi Cultural Centre - the country's biggest home of visual and performing arts - is set to re-launch its theatre arts production and performance unit on Ma...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
MHRRM condemns arrest of Mzila and Sons
1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement take this opportunity to condemn the arrest of Moses Mzila Ndlovu and his two sons on trumped up charges of robbery. It is alleged that M...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 09:42hrs | 2 | by Nkosinathi Mbambo
Soccer stars lost to the war
THE liberation struggle was an inevitable development in the history of the country.So many sporting talents were lost to the war because of the call to serve. Football was among the biggest l...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 07:42hrs | 1 | by Lovemore Dube
Chief Gampu sues ex-girlfriend over fraud
CHIEF Gampu, born Ashlel Sithole (73) of Tsholotsho, has taken his alleged former girlfriend to court, accusing her of swindling him of $34 900 in a house purchase deal.Soneliso Ndlovu (52) of...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu courts chiefs' wrath
THE legal fight between Minister of Home Affairs and Culture Dr Obert Mpofu and Chief Felix Nhlanhla Ndiweni got a little nastier last Friday, when the latter teamed up with two other chiefs from Mata...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA-based Umthombo Weskristu Gospel Servants bounces back
South Africa-based gospel outfit Umthombo Weskristu Gospel Servants bounced back with a second album titled Zinhle Kodwa Z'yabulala.The album is a follow up to their debut Siza Nkosi which was...Published: 25 May 2018 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiefs seek peace order against Obert Mpofu
THREE Matabeleland North chiefs have approached the courts seeking a peace order against Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu, whom they accuse of being abusive, issuing ominous threats and occasionally ...Published: 24 May 2018 at 13:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official evicts widow to pave way for girlfriend
A Bindura widow has accused the Minister of State for Mashonaland Central advocate Martin Tafara Dinha of instigating her eviction from a property to pave way for his girlfriend. Mildred Denda...Published: 11 May 2018 at 21:56hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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