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ZimAchievers Awards South Africa announce 2024 nominees
The stage is set for one of the biggest events on the social calendar with Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa releasing the nominees shortlist for their 9th Awards Dinner Gala.Social...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 21:34hrs | 982 | by Agencies
Mighty Warriors clap Namibia
Namibia 0 - 2 ZimbabweThe Mighty Warriors took a significant step toward securing a spot in the Cosafa Women's Championship semi-finals with an impressive performance in their Group C victory at D...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC committee chairpersons elected
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC)-dominated Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has elected chairpersons and deputies of various committees to assist in service delivery programmes.The election of t...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Losers imposed as winners
In light of the dogged determination by Harare bigwigs to impose him, despite his crushing defeat in his bid to be CCC's local authority candidate for Ward 4 in Bulawayo, as their choice for the city'...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 13:05hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Chamisa faces 'bhora musango' as losing CCC candidates launch last-ditch appeals
Some disgruntled members of the Citizen's Coalition for Change (CCC) who were not successful in their bid to represent the party in the upcoming elections are reportedly set to appeal before the final...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 07:10hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Date set for Zimbabwe satellite launch
Zimbabwe's first satellite, ZimSat-1, will be launched into space on November 6 from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Wallops Island, Virginia, United States, the National Aeronautics and Space ...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tilder Moyo gets Lifetime award
Veteran broadcaster and philanthropist Tilder Moyo was Saturday honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ZororoPhumulani Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa edition.The popular radio p...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 07:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Lodge sleepover ends in tears
Plans by a couple for a romantic sleepover at a city lodge in Masvingo turned ugly when the man ended up in police custody for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.Takunda Murevesi, (29), of Rh...Published: 10 Feb 2022 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ritual killings leave Zimbabweans reeling
TEARS run down Michael Benza's face as he recalls the recent deaths of his son Dylan and nephew's daughter, Melissa. They were both seven."I was away from home, and when I came back, there was...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:21hrs | | by Gamuchirai Masiyiwa/Linda Mujuru
Freedom of information act a possitive step
THE Freedom of Information Act has been described as a positive step towards accountability and transparency of public bodies as it increases the citizen's role of oversight.A Non-governmental...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 14:40hrs | 6 | by Tatenda Sithole
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) issues a strong warning on alleged child killings in Chitungwiza
Zimbabwe Republic Police has strongly urged members of the public not to use social media platforms to cause alarm and despondency in the country.&n...Published: 23 May 2021 at 15:48hrs | | by Shelton Muchena
Gugulethu Moyo is accuses Jewish museum of racism and sexism
Zimbabwean lawyer Gugulethu Moyo has abruptly resigned from her job as executive director of the Jewish History Museum/Holocaust History Center in Tucson, Arizona, in the United States, citing racism ...Published: 03 May 2021 at 07:33hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Let us stop child sacrifice
The death of a child of any age is devastating. The pain and anguish can be compounded when the death comes at the hands of another human being. Parents and family members can face many complicated is...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 11:18hrs | 13 | by Heaven Munyuki
X-Ray boost for Mater Dei COVID-19 response centre
MATER Dei Hospital in Bulawayo has received a major boost in its fight against COVID-19 after receiving an X-Ray image printer machine from a Harare-based engineering company, Flat Bridge Medical Supp...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Motherhood used as political weapon against women in politics
TABITHA Khumalo's political journey is a perfect example of the trials and tribulations of women in politics.Khumalo, an MDC founding member and former legislator for Bulawayo east, confesses ...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 09:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Family digs yard in search of hidden treasure
The search for treasure left by a deceased relative in 2004 has seen a Chinhoyi family doing the unthinkable after digging up the family yard.The late Vingie Gavi, a member of the Mutandwa fam...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 20:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorm wreaks havoc in Cowdray Park
SOME residents of Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo are counting huge losses after their homes including household property among other valuables were on Tuesday night extensively destroyed by rains whi...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe divorce law spurs women's fight for property
When Smangele Tshuma got divorced after five years of marriage, her in-laws forced her out of the home that she had been living in with her husband in southwestern Zimbabwe and took the three donkeys ...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 17:28hrs | | by Reuters
Zimbabwe Rugby Union announces women's national team to face Zambia
Zimbabwe Rugby Union has announced the squad for the Women's national team that will face Zambia Women tomorrow at the Machinery exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club.The squad features 10 pl...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Canada announces inaugural nominees
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) has announced the nominees list for the inaugural Z.A.A Canada edition with the Awards Dinner Gala set for Saturday 29th June 2019 in Edmonton at the Radisson Hotel....Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Life aint rosy in Jozi - even with a degree
Go to school, stay out of trouble, get a university degree and all your problems are over, right? Melissa Ndlovu's story is an eye-opener.You are unemployed and desperately need a job ngoba ti...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Melissa Ndlovu in Diaspora
Woman catches 'adulterous' neighbour pants down with her man
A HWANGE woman is suing her neighbour for $20 000 in damages after she allegedly caught her in bed with her lawfully wedded husband at their matrimonial home.The aggrieved woman, Ms Melissa Nc...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 06:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
#ZIWA2018: The Nominees are Here!
The shortlisted nominees for the highly anticipated 5th Zimbabwe International Women's Awards, more popularly known as 'The ZIWAs', have been announced.The ZIWAs were founded in 2013 to celebr...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 07:51hrs | 4 | by Molah Media
Bulawayo musician impregnates two women in one year
WHEN Cal_vin's fans, one of Bulawayo and Zimbabwe's most prominent rappers, celebrated the arrival of his first born son earlier in the year, little did they know that he already had a bun cooking in ...Published: 20 May 2018 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grocery in panties - 4 nabbed at TM supermarket
A SYNDICATE of shoplifters operating in Bulawayo was caught in the act, thanks to an alert security officer.The four only mentioned on first name basis Patience, Melissa, Amanda and Khuzwayo, ...Published: 27 Apr 2018 at 22:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Varsity love rat
FOUR female students from University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) found themselves in a sex pyramid with one Confidence Hilary Thomas.The story came to the public domain...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 16:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Late footballer's children surprise
WHO'S your daddy?That question still bothers Sithabile Mpofu nee Nxumalo (42) and her two siblings Siphiwe and Nombuso who accuse their mother of lying about their parentage.Their moth...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Charles Sibanda's wife accuses girlriend of masquerading as her
THE real wife of FC Platinum midfielder Charles Sibanda has broken her silence following reports by B- Metro that her husband was sexually starving her.It turns out her husband's Zvishavane ba...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I am not a satanist'
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean radio presenter, actress and singer Melissa Nxumalo has taken a swipe at people who call her a satanist.Nxumalo, who was born to a Zimbabwean father and a South A...Published: 14 Jan 2018 at 09:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scramble for Mugabes signatures
Several dignitaries who attended the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe (MTZ) Fundraising Dinner held at the Rainbow Towers on Saturday night were involved in a bidding "war" for various paraphernalia bearing the ...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 14:16hrs | | by Vasco Chaya
Zanu-PF's campaign machinery rolling out workshops
Zanu-PF's campaign machinery is rolling out workshops to lay an election roadmap that prepares the party for resounding victory in next year's harmonised elections.The party has partnered the ...Published: 18 Sep 2017 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Warrant of arrest for businessman
HARARE provincial magistrate, Barbara Mateko yesterday issued a warrant of arrest for Gweru businessman, Joseph Manyumbu, after he failed to appear in court to testify against three suspected sex work...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Inheritance looter jailed
A BULAWAYO man has been ordered to restitute his cousin to avoid a two-year jail term for taking over property left to her by her late parents after he declared that it was unacceptable for a girl chi...Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 07:18hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
College student fined for abortion
A student at a Bulawayo college was arrested for terminating her pregnancy after her friend spilled the beans following a misunderstanding.Rumbidzai Phiri, 18, of North End committed the crime...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 05:52hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Is Jah Prayzah dating Henrietta Rushwaya?
PICTURES of former Zifa boss Henrietta Rushwaya resting on the bosom of contemporary musician Jah Prayzah (real name Mukudzei Mukombe) have surfaced, sparking speculation that the two are in a lov...Published: 05 Nov 2015 at 05:55hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Police torture pregnant 'drug dealer'
Akanakaishe Melissa Muchakagara who is pregnant last week claimed that she was brutally tortured by police officers who accused her of being a drug dealer after they found her at a house where dag...Published: 18 Aug 2015 at 09:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maid jailed for sex with boy, 2
A MAID from Bulawayo's Gwabalanda suburb yesterday told a magistrate the "devil" tricked her into "raping" her employer's two-year-old son. The Chronicle reports that senior regional magi...Published: 22 Jul 2015 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Final list of Skyz Metro FM presenters released
Upcoming Bulawayo radio station Skyz Metro FM has finalised its list of 16 presenters, news anchors and DJs who will be joining the Skyz Metro FM family.Skyz Metro FM is expected to start bro...Published: 20 May 2015 at 10:44hrs | 27 | by Ndou Paul
Zim victims of arson en route to Johannesburg for reconstructive surgery
Tariro House of Hope (THH) has successfully organized and sent two of our girls, Melissa Mutetwa-Makarati and Gamuchurai Vanessa Gohodza, victims of arson, to South Africa for reconstructive surge...Published: 04 Dec 2014 at 21:31hrs | 16 | by Tariro House of Hope
Zimbabwean scientists honoured in Germany
TWO young Zimbabwean scientists recently raised the country's profile when they scooped individual international awards for coming up with original research ideas that proffer solutions for the world'...Published: 16 Nov 2014 at 13:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Million dollar project for Binga villagers
MATABELELAND NORTH - BINGA villagers have won a million dollar contract to supply a medicinal plant, used to produce Quabain a drug which prevents heart failure to international pharmaceutical com...Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Pregnancy, pics did not dethrone Miss Zimbabwe'
Catherine Makaya was yesterday crowned the new Miss Zimbabwe 2014, replacing Thabiso Phiri who stepped down last Friday.The Miss Zimbabwe 2014 was stripped of her crown, sparking frenzied spec...Published: 06 Aug 2014 at 14:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Catherine Makaya replaces Thabiso Phiri as Miss Zimbabwe
Catherine Makaya has been crowned as the new Miss Zimbabwe 2014 and replaces Thabiso Phiri, who resigned barely a month into her reign.Catherine beat three other contestants; Maita Kainga,...Published: 05 Aug 2014 at 18:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo disappointed over Miss Zimbabwe
FOR more than a decade now it has become more of a right, ritual and norm for Bulawayo to land and retain the prestigious Miss Zimbabwe title or even secure a top spot among the winners in the modell...Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 10:31hrs | | by Peter Matika
Mudede's claim that contraception causes cancer is misleading and alarmist
In remarks at an Africa Day celebration in Harare on 25 May, Zimbabwe's Registrar General, Tobaiwa Mudede, advised the country's women to stop using contraceptives, the state-owned Herald newspaper re...Published: 17 Jun 2014 at 14:03hrs | 2 | by Researched by Sintha Chiumia
Prophet impregnates 13 women in his shrine
A self-proclaimed prophet from Chitugwiza reportedly impregnated 13 women at his shrine within five months; with eight of the women allegedly moving in with him on the same day. Madzibaba Wis...Published: 18 Jan 2014 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Stunner finds new love
Rapper Stunner, dumped by Pokello, appears to have moved on with reports that he has hooked up with a model.Stunner is said to be going out with footballer Archford Gutu's former girlfriend,...Published: 10 Oct 2013 at 05:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito star Mapaputsi struggling to make ends meet
Kwaito star Mapaputsi, real name Sandile Ngwenya is apparently struggling to make ends meet.The former hitmaker of Izinja is said to have gone to Mandoza, begging for help.Mandoza cur...Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 14:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zim, Canada film makers collaborate for short film
The Zimbabwe film industry has taken a new dimension as a Canadian film maker, Martha Ferguson, has collaborated with local producers to make a short film called Freestate.Freestate, which was...Published: 15 Sep 2013 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Glee star found dead
Vancouver - Canadian actor Cory Monteith, heart throb of Fox's musical-comedy television series Glee, was found dead on Saturday at a hotel in Vancouver, Canada, police said.There were no sign...Published: 15 Jul 2013 at 04:10hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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