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CIO disrupts MP's community engagement tournament
A senior intelligence officer has come under fire after allegedly obstructing a sanctioned community engagement tournament organized by Chiredzi Central MP Ropafadzo Makumire at Chishamiso Stadium, de...Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 13:40hrs | 4899 | by Staff reporter
Suspected female con artist faces judgment day
A 36-year-old woman, Brenda Dhaka, who is facing multiple charges of fraud and forgery, will learn her fate when she appears before Chiredzi Magistrate Tendai Mutamba on Tuesday for judgment.D...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:23hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Underfunding sinks Zimbabwe school projects
Government-funded school projects are progressing at a snail's pace, with many targets missed due to insufficient funding from Treasury, according to a Parliamentary Portfolio Committee report. The re...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Nzenza ambassador to France
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Sekai Nzenza as Zimbabwe's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France. .Nzenza, a former Industry and Commerce minister, will also re...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 09:01hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
The Role of Autonomous Vehicles in the Future of Car Hire Services
The car rental industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and transformation. As we navigate the current landscape, characterized by traditional rental models and evolving customer preferences, a...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 10:56hrs | 34 | by Staff Reporter
Man dies after recently relocating to Australia; funding appeal launched
A FUNDING appeal has been launched to help return to Zimbabwe for burial the body of a man who died in Australia.Nkosilathi Ncube died suddenly last Sunday, leaving behind his wife Sakhile Man...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:44hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt should allow diasporans to vote
THE Zimbabwe Diaspora Initiative, a non-partisan group of Zimbabweans living abroad who are interested in participating in Zimbabwe's national elections, was pleased to read of Information minister Mo...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | 3 | by Rosewiter Mangiroza Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative chairperson
Magistrate convicts CCC councillor without trial
A Chiredzi magistrate who bungled a case of an 'unauthorized' meeting involving a CCC councilor by convicting him at the close of the State case apologised for the error and wrote to the High Court in...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked teen actor making waves in Australia
INDEED, some are born great, some aspire to be great, while others have greatness thrust upon them. Those were the words of one of the world's greatest writers, William Shakespeare on different destin...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Chevrons stunned by Netherlands
ZIMBABWE were left stunned by the Netherlands after they lost their International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup Super-12, Group 2 encounter by five wickets at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide Australia...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chevrons target Pakistan upset
FROM one big test to another, the Zimbabwe national cricket team are today set to continue with their search of a big scalp at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup when they face former champions Pakistan at t...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
All set for Ethiopian Airlines maiden flight to Bulawayo
ONE of the world's top airlines, Ethiopian Airlines is set to introduce flights that will fly into Bulawayo for the first-time, end of this month, a development that will boost the tourism sector as w...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new British bowling coach ready for battle
ZIMBABWE'S new bowling coach Steve Kirby seems to read from the same book as head coach Dave Houghton as the Englishman appears to have settled quickly in his role in the national cricket team that is...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ethiopian Airlines set to fly into Bulawayo
Ethiopian Airlines is set to fly into Bulawayo for the first time, starting on October 30.The four times weekly service, via Victoria Falls, will bring convenience to Zimbabweans in the diaspo...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 20:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Chevrons head for Australia
THE Zimbabwe men's cricket team are set to leave for Australia this evening to take part in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup where they are targeting to make it at least to the Super 12 Stage.The C...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe name strong WC squad
CAPTAIN Craig Ervine has returned to the Zimbabwe national cricket team squad ahead of the T20 World Cup tournament in Australia next month.Zimbabwe Cricket announced the 15-member squad that ...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Macheso, Gemma's world tour oversubscribed
SUNGURA muso Alick Macheso continues to fly high with his latest offering Tinosvitswa Nashe which he has taken to international stages.Macheso and his energetic band, Orchestra Mberikwazvo are...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo-born Thando wows judges on The Voice Australia 2022
Thando Sikwila, also known by the mononym Thando, is a contestant in The Voice Australia. Her blind audition performance of the Chaka Khan hit I'm Every Woman has wowed all the four judges.Let...Published: 03 May 2022 at 06:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Djokovic to be deported from Australia, court rules
A court has affirmed the decision by the Australian authorities to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. The Serbian star will now be deported, meaning he is unable to defend his Grand Slam ...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 09:56hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
'Djokovic deserves respect'
ZIMBABWEAN tennis player Benjamin Lock has waged into the Navac Djokovic and Australian authorities' saga expressing no kind words for the latter.Djokovic could not provide evidence of double ...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 19:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
7 die in Honde Valley accident
SEVEN people died while 13 others were seriously injured after a vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road, overturned once and landed on its side in Honde Valley, Manicaland province, on Su...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zimbabwe cricket player now a bus driver in Australia
HOW would you picture the life of a former international cricketer? Probably nurturing the next generation of cricketers, commentating, working for a cricket board as an administrator or simply enjoyi...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 08:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Lockdown blues haunt diasporans returning to UK
I WILL set the scene. I'm in a hotel room on the outskirts of Heathrow. There's the occasional buzz and thunder of a plane landing and taking off. I'm banging against the windows. Don't land! The bed ...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Mufaro Makubika
Dominic Thiem looking to continue Grand Slam success in 2021
While 2020 was a tumultuous year, with difficulties and setbacks aplenty, Dominic Thiem will always remember it as the year he finally claimed his maiden Grand Slam title - a bright spot amidst the da...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:54hrs | 1 | by Staff writer
Man beaten after catching his wife cheating
A Harare man got the shock of his life when he was beaten after catching his wife in the arms of another man.Joseph Mugara caught his wife Brenda Mutasa, 29, in the arms of an alleged boyfrien...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 18:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The West's hypocrisy exposed as pregnant journalist gets arrested for incitement in Australia
The world was shocked as an Australian woman was arrested in her pyjamas and very pregnant on camera in front of her two minor children and her partner. Australian police in Ballarat Victoria arrested...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 19:52hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City Concept
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City ConceptAuthor: Prince Zwide KhumaloDate: 26 June 2019Isilo seNtuthuko Bulawayo and the identity of Umthwakazi or the Ndebele nation are inseparabl...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:57hrs | 1 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Ginimbi to 'tour' Australia
The arts and entertainment scene definitely has royalty whether for good or bad reasons and the media seems to always feed from that fodder willingly and with such a keen and voracious appetite they s...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 22:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Foreigners, NGOs outed on demos
A number of foreign individuals and non-governmental organisations have been outed in their efforts to destabilise the country, following a workshop they held in Mutare this week which discussed how t...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 19:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo engages Australia over twinning
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mguni has revealed plans by the local authority to engage Australian diplomats towards a twinning arrangement with one of that country's cities.Mguni and other Bulawayo ...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Back to back success for Zim Achievers Australia as 2018 winners are announced
The Australian edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) rounded off the global campaign in style, at a gala dinner held in Melbourne.Guests turned out in their numbers to celebrate this ...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 23:12hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Zimbabwe cyber security expert to be honoured in Australia
The author of the successful book, the Five Anchors of Cyber Resilience, Phillimon Zongo will be honoured at the Australian edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA).Zim Achievers Internation...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Agencies
Can the all-conquering Godolphin team land the 2018 Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup is now just weeks away, with horses heading over from all around the world to race for the healthy purse of A$7,300,000. It is one of the richest turf races in the world, so is a key...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 11:09hrs | 84 | by Staff Reporter
Elephant calves exported from Zimbabwe as China bans ivory trade
China has reportedly imported more than 30 wild caught elephant calves from Zimbabwe in a controversial if not cynical move which took place on the very day China banned the sale of ivory.31 w...Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 13:20hrs | 41 | by Christina Russo and Adam Cruise
Another 1st for ZAA as Zimachievers Australia Successfully held
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia got off to a remarkable start , as Zimbabweans from different parts of Australia converged to the South Australian City of Adelaide. The Inaugural Zimbabwe Ac...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 07:10hrs | 15 | by Agencies
'Harare among world's worst cities to live in'
Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, has been ranked one of 10 worst cities in the world to live in, according to a survey.The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2017 study said Harare was ranked eight from...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 13:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
First test tube baby born in Zimbabwe
The first baby to be born through in vitro fertilisation since the procedure was reintroduced in Zimbabwe last year at The Avenues Clinic in Harare has been born and is doing well.The baby was...Published: 24 May 2017 at 15:53hrs | 2 | by Chengetai Chinembiri
Serena Williams is pregnant
NEW YORK - Serena Williams is going on maternity leave, sending social media into overdrive.Williams, the best women's tennis player of this era and one of the world's most prominent a...Published: 21 Apr 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ethiopian Airlines ready to rescue Air Zimbabwe
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest cargo and passenger carrier, is dreaming big. After generating revenue of US$2,43 billion in the 2016 financial year, which saw a 70% jump in net profit and an...Published: 31 Mar 2017 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vettel beat Hamilton in a straight fight to win Australian Grand Prix
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel beat Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes in a straight fight as Formula 1's new era started at the Australian Grand Prix.Vettel's first win since the Singapore GP in Septe...Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 11:53hrs | 3 | by BBC
'Exploding' headphones burn woman on flight
Australian authorities have warned about the dangers of using battery-powered devices on flights after a woman's headphones caught fire.The woman was dozing on a flight from Beijing to Mel...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 07:31hrs | | by BBC
Visa relief for couple who fled Mugabe
A COUPLE who fled Zimbabwe to escape the Mugabe regime have had their visa extended after a six-month battle with authorities.Yvonne and Clive Karusseit live in Melbourne in Derbyshire, bu...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by ITV
The 9th Zimpride Festival - Australia
You can't talk of Easter Weekend amongst Zimbabweans in Australia and New Zealand without mentioning ZIMPRIDE! Founded in 2008, The Easter Weekend annual festival now dubbed "ZIMPRIDE" is a celebratio...Published: 25 Feb 2016 at 17:01hrs | 3 | by Zimpride
Jah Prayzah flies to Australia
Jah Prayzah was due to leave for Australian on Wednesday afternoon for two gigs.The shows are slated for Friday (Melbourne) and Perth on Saturday.His handler, Keen Mushapai...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 15:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Harare West MP Majome visits schools after complaints over swimming pools
Harare West MP Jessie Majome has said he started visiting some schools in his constituency after some concerns were raised over the state of swimming polls."I started the school year in the co...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
ZAA announce comedy king Carl Joshua Ncube as headline act
LONDON - The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards(ZAA) are set to be a night of laughs and cracked ribs as organisers have announced comedian Carl Joshua Ncube as this year's headline act. In ke...Published: 16 Apr 2015 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
Meet Etty Sox, Zimbabwe's great cricket fan
Eteldreda 'Etty' Sox, a retired banker and mother of two, will get the chance to watch the ICC Cricket World Cup final live in Australia this month after winning the Emirates competition to find Zimba...Published: 17 Mar 2015 at 16:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Property outlook for UK and Australia attracts Southern African investors
Favourable demand picture keeps interest high in London propertyManchester saw a 10.4% year-on-year increase to Q4 2014Population growth in Brisbane saw rental yields rea...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 06:49hrs | | by HWB
Emirates Connects the World to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
HARARE - Emirates Airline has launched a celebration of cricket with fans the world over, as the national teams from 14 countries commence their journey to compete for the glory and the title of worl...Published: 16 Feb 2015 at 05:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe will cause upsets, says SA captain
Relieved South African captain AB de Villiers forecast Zimbabwe will cause upsets in the World Cup after his team upstaged their African rivals in a nervy start to the tournament on Sunday.Sou...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 16:12hrs | 2 | by AFP
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