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Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Church reverend collapses, dies while preaching in Zimbabwe
Norest Nyakudanga, a 66-year-old local evangelist, tragically collapsed and died while delivering a sermon at Chisipiti United Methodist Church in Harare on Tuesday evening.Nyakudanga had just...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1551 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo celebrates late Gogo Wodumo
The city of Bulawayo bid farewell to one of its most vibrant social activists, Rose Nyathi, affectionately known as Gogo Wodumo, who passed away on Saturday morning last week. Nyathi, known for her ch...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai had a team of CIO officers for protection
On March 6, 2009, serious tensions erupted between the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and medical staff at Avenues Clinic in Harare following a tragic road accident involving then-Prime Minis...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:35hrs | 2855 | by Staff reporter
Pumula South Endures Five Months of Water Shortage
Residents of Pumula South in Bulawayo are facing a critical situation due to a water shortage that has stretched on for five months, beginning in March 2024. This lack of water in the high-density sub...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 21:33hrs | 215 | by Stephen Jakes
2 Royal baLozi graves in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Bulawayo's Athlone Cemetery is the oldest formal graveyard in the modern city, being established in December 1893 in the vicinity of what was known as White Man's Camp. There are many significant pers...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 1002 | by Paul Hubbard, Independent Researcher, Bulawayo
Zimbabwean Bishop denies Nigeria arrest and deportation claims
Bishop Eben Kanukayi Nhiwatiwa of the United Methodist Church (UMC) denied recent reports that he was arrested in Nigeria. He explained that, instead, he was being protected by Nigerian authorities fr...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:37hrs | 872 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean bishop deported from Nigeria
Bishop Eben K. Nhiwatiwa of the United Methodist Church Zimbabwe was arrested and subsequently deported from Nigeria while on a mission to oversee the election of a new church leader. The inc...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 07:46hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean bishop arrested in Nigeria
The wrangling in the United Methodist Church, Nigeria, has again taken a different dimension as a Zimbabwean bishop of the church, Eben K. Nhiwatiwa, was reported to have been arrested in Nigeria....Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1963 | by Staff reporter
'Drug culture foreign to Zimbabwe'
President Mnangagwa has expressed serious concerns about the rise of drug and substance abuse among Zimbabwe's youth, highlighting that it contradicts the nation's cultural values and the principles o...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:18hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Thekwane High School celebrates Centenary of excellence
Thekwane High School in Plumtree, Matabeleland South, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Established in 1924 by Reverend Herbert Carter, a Methodist Church Missionary, the school has a mi...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:10hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mining investor Hualin Investments praised for developing Ward 17 in Pumula
In a remarkable display of corporate social responsibility, Hualin Investments is setting a new standard for community engagement and sustainable development in Ward 17. Working closely with the Ward ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 12 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pumula residents, Chinese miner clash over noise
RESIDENTS of Bulawayo's Pumula North suburb are up in arms against a Chinese quarry mining company for noise pollution as well as destroying road infrastructure in the suburb.Some commuter omn...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Intimidation, harassment galore in Seke by-election
AS widely expected the ruling Zanu-PF swept all the six parliamentary by-elections held on February 3, gaining what critics claim is its much sought-after two-thirds majority in the National Assembly....Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ramps up efforts to eliminate malaria
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners, conducted a Malaria Quarterly Review and Planning meeting as well as the Na...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Council of Churches says poll 'characterised by significant flaws'
The Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has called for "honest and inclusive dialogue" after August 23's disputed elections.The ZCC, representing most of the country's traditional churches, sai...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa's Alienating 100 Page Manifesto
The Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) lost in the 2023 electoral plebiscite, and as expected immediately rejected the results complaining the elections were "marred by vote suppression and egregious ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 22:29hrs | | by Dr Moses Moyo
Gokwe, Kwekwe voters rolls found in Chitungwiza
THE Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) has revealed that the voting process in last week's harmonised elections was characterised by serious mishaps including voters rolls...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
UZ students granted bail
FOUR University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students arrested two months ago for disorderly conduct were yesterday granted $500 000 bail each by High Court judge Justice Lucy Mungwari.The students were a...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:23hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa's late wife granted State-assisted funeral
IN a poignant display of honour, the late Mrs Zodwa Dabengwa nee Khumalo, the widow of National Hero Cde Dumiso Dabengwa, has been granted a Atate-assisted funeral by the Government. Today, she will b...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:22hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala demo student out on $25 bail
Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) organizing secretary Gamuchirai Chaburumunda (22) was on Wednesday granted ZW$200 000 bail in a case where she was arrested and charged with disorderly ...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 19:09hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Con 'headmaster' arrested
A 44-YEAR-OLD man who has been coning people of money and property by misrepresenting himself as a headmaster who employs people to load or offload goods is in trouble with the law after he was busted...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
5th UZ student arraigned over Sikhala protest
They face seven counts of disorderly conduct and malicious damage to property after they defaced some buildings in the capital, including Parliament.A FIFTH University of Zimbabwe (UZ) student...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala demo students denied bail
HARARE magistrate Learnmore Mapiye yesterday denied bail to four University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students arrested last month for disorderly conduct after they protested the continued incarceration of opp...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Graffiti protest' Zinasu activists' bail bid rejected
Four Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) activists, currently detained for allegedly spraying graffiti on government buildings, had their bail application turned down Tuesday by Harare magistrat...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 19:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
No joy for Sikhala demo students
FOUR University of Zimbabwe students, who were arrested for protesting the continued incarceration of Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala were yesterday remanded in custody to June 1 after the State p...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jail nightmare for 'graffiti painting' UZ students
Four University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students who were arrested last week charged with malicious damage to property shall stay longer behind bars after the investigating officer (IO) who is key to their b...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:31hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Methodist church congregant loses gun
A Mutoko based Methodist church congregant Julius Danda (81) lost his gun while attending a church service recently.The matter came to ...Published: 16 May 2023 at 05:53hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe parents cry foul over forex fees
SCHOOLS open for the second term of the year today amid high hopes of smooth learning while parents have expressed concern over the increase in prices and fees by some boarding schools, which are now ...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:10hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa turns to God
Outspoken Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa on Sunday went in Churches campaigning.Mliswa said via Twitter that he went t...Published: 07 May 2023 at 18:55hrs | 11 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa turns to Bible verses
ZIMBABWEANS have a collective duty to modernise, industrialise and grow the country's economy, which is now "on an irreversible economic growth trajectory", while the youth and women should take advan...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Evil leaders who stand in front of churches canvassing for support are insulting God!
There is nothing that incenses me more than watching Zimbabwe political leaders - who are the embodiment of evil itself - standing in front of the Church, parading themselves as paragons of love and g...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 09:04hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa gets 'anointing' from clergymen
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, is seeking a second presidential term, yesterday attended a Methodist Church Easter Conference that was held Saturday in Seke, a district of the Mashonaland East province...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga preaches peace
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has called on people to uphold peace and harmony as a prerequisite for development. VP Chiwenga, a devout Catholic, made the call when he joined fellow Cath...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Undocumented Zimbabwean children struggle to find schools in SA
It is 10:00, and 9-year-old Michael is begging at a set of traffic lights in Johannesburg. Most children his age are back at school after the holidays. But Michael is undocumented.He has not b...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man axes brother over wheelbarrow
A 39-year-old man from Methodist Village on the outskirts of Bulawayo axed his 22-year-old sibling to death for selling his wheelbarrow without his consent, police have confirmed.The incident ...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 11:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Edd Branson congratulates US Reverend Warnock on Georgia win
Harare based Flamboyant preacher Edd Branson has congratulated American Baptist pastor and politician Sen. Raphael Warnock who defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia r...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 13:31hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa backers hound church leaders
A group of pastors, who claim to be spearheading President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 re-election campaign, are accused of ambushing church leaders across the country as they seek to recruit them to th...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 112 gold panners in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC), in conjunction with the police, the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) and the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority have since January this year ar...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare, Bulawayo top sand poaching stats - EMA
HARARE and Bulawayo have been identified as the country's leading provinces with rampant illegal sand poaching with authorities calling for stiffer penalties that are deterrent in order to ward off po...Published: 07 Jun 2022 at 23:58hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Beer drinkers church: when the love of God and booze meet
THE inviting, melodious echoes flow downhill as we make the final ascend.In the absence of musical instruments to enhance output, they use their palms to issue out some rhythmic claps which bl...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Council names streets after departed eminent leaders
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has named some streets in the city's new suburbs for easy identification of properties.The street names were given in line with the council resolution of 1990....Published: 16 May 2022 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF candidate defies the odds to win Epworth seat
WHEN she became a member of Parliament following the 2015 by-elections, many people thought she was a chancer. Little did they know that Zalerah Makari's journey to becoming one of the most competitiv...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gogo uses social media to market décor business
FROM weddings to birthday parties and anniversary celebrations, Gogo Maggie Chigwinya (61), an award-winning Beitbridge-based entrepreneur, strives to give her clients the best.She has a great...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinese quarry mine unsettles Bulawayo residents amid bribery claims
SITHANDEKILE Dube* is jolted by yet another heavy blast that just shook her house in Bulawayo's Pumula North high-density suburb.The blasts have become a common occurrence in the bustling neig...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Gwinyai Chingoka dies
FORMER Zimbabwe Davis Cup tennis team player, Gwinyai Chingoka, has died.Chingoka, the son of the late former Tennis Zimbabwe president and ex-president of the Zimbabwe Olympic Committee, Paul...Published: 28 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC threatens to repossess 88 commercial, industrial stands
BULAWAYO City Council has threatened to repossess 88 commercial and industrial stands after the owners failed to pay bills, or to develop them.In a notice yesterday, town clerk Christopher Dub...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
12 Bulawayo churches face demolition
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to demolish 12 church structures that are either dilapidated and an eyesore or have been illegally constructed as it ups its fight to rid the city of illegal and...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Pumula residents worry over Chinese mine blasts
BULAWAYO residents in Pumula North are living in fear due to heavy blasting works at a nearby Chinese quarry mine.A Chinese firm, Haulin Quarry Mining Company is conducting quarry mining on th...Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 05:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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