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Police arrest 1 of 6 armed robbers in farm heist
In a breakthrough following a violent armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, police have arrested one of the six suspects captured on CCTV as they ransacked the property, escaping with US$3,000 and...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 11:39hrs | 1698 | by Staff reporter
Mushikashika kingpin 'Shutto' dies
Stewart Chiweshe, widely known as Shutto, a former nightclub bouncer and notorious figure behind an illegal taxi rank in Bulawayo, has tragically passed away in a car accident. The incident occurred o...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 2857 | by Staff reporter
A historic homecoming: Vahera restoration Genealogy Association announces pilgrimage to Gombe Hill
The Hera people, united by their revered Mhofu Shava totem, are scattered across Zimbabwe and beyond, yet proudly connected to their heritage. A seminal event looms on the horizon – a historic visit...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:47hrs | 653 | by Etiwel Mutero
Zanu-PF MP calls for ban on reporters
Zanu PF Buhera West MP Tafadzwa Mugwadi has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesman George Charamba to ban journalists from covering events and functions at State House.In a fascist inp...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 09:24hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Brito divides Zifa
The ZIFA Normalisation Committee members are currently divided over the selection of the Warriors coach, with reports indicating a push to reinstate Baltermar Brito gaining momentum within one faction...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 6 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
SA based Zimbabwean man commits suicide over 'mjolo' live on Facebook
A ZIMBABWEAN man based in South Africa committed suicide at the weekend live on Facebook after his girlfriend allegedly cheated on him.The now deceased has been identified as Kelvin Mhofu Ngos...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:26hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Parents call for a downward review of Zimsec exam registration fees
WITH about a month left before the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) 2024 examination registration deadline, parents have called for a downward review of the registration fees.Whil...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ngidlaliswe amatope mina?
Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minist...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Why SADC is happy with the Mumba Report
Franz Kafka's worldFranz Kafka's art rests and runs on the bizarre and overawing grotesquery. Yet it is that de-familiarised, out-of-size world which he so ably colours which becomes the vehic...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:36hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
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 | | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Dembare coach to be fired if he fails to win today
DYNAMOS have fired five coaches since their last Premiership title in 2014, and Herbert "Jompano" Maruwa could become the sixth victim if he fails to collect three points against ZPC Kariba at the Nat...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vee Mhofu calls for justice from ZIMURA
Self-styled and flamboyant mbira musician Virimai Nedenga "Vee Mhofu" has called for justice and fairness engagement of artistes and Zimbabwe Music Rights Association ( ZIMURA).Speaking at the...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 14:29hrs | 10 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zimbabwean mother and baby daughter murdered in Thabong
The gruesome discovery of a young mother and her 3-month old daughter who had been “slaughtered” has sent shock waves through the small settlement of Katanga, Thabong.A neighbour discovere...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gweru: a city without traffic lights
Green means go, and red means stop. That is the rule on the road, but when traffic lights are down, motorists are left asking which car goes first? This is a question that most motorists in Zimbabwe's...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:02hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Jah Lemmy mourns Stella Chiweshe
Traditional musician Ginatsia "Jah Lemmy" Nyanhete of Guruve Arts marimba ensemble has mourned the late renowned Mbira artiste Stella Chiweshe who passed ...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 15:33hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Robert Mugabe junior in accident
The late former president Robert Gabriel Mugabe’s son, Robert Tinotenda Junior, was reportedly involved in a horror accident after his luxury SUV flipped over.According to a local online pub...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:41hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Apostle Chiwenga accuses Chamisa of cowardice, childish behaviour
OUTSPOKEN Preacher Talent Chiwenga has questioned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) head Nelson Chamisa's leadership credential, as well as his appetite and capacity to take on the ruling Zanu-PF. ...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 08:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Apostle Chiwenga trashes Chamisa
An outspoken street preacher and prominent critic of Zimbabwe's government, Apostle Talent Chiwenga, has lashed at Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa.In summary Chiwe...Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 19:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere: To be or not to be!
Widening Russian War Aims What a week we have had! War works largely on laws of the unforeseen and the unintended. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has ominously hinted at ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Jamwanda
Vee Mhofu packs Gungwa
Mbira musician Vee Mhofu of Dziva reMbira on Sunday packed Gungwa nightclub in Chitungwiza.The musician did not disappoint on stage after dishing out a powerful performance.Dziva rembi...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 11:57hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Chitungwiza
ZANU PF caucus plots Mudenda replacement
ZANU PF MPs are reportedly caucusing and canvassing for support and votes to remove Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda. Mudenda fell out of favour with ZANU PF bigwigs after reports ...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 13:23hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pomona Project: All thunder, lightning flashes, no strike!
Pomona stink in newsroomsIlliterate newspapers are being pummelled back and forth by buffeted Mafume and his clueless Triple C councillors. It is all thunder, blinding flashes but no strike. A...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:52hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Vee Mhofu charms Mashwede
Mbira musician Virimai "Vee Mhofu" Nhedega is set to take his Dziva reMbire mesmerized fans at Mashwede village in Harare on Wednesday night.The energetic band forced the fully packed Mashwede...Published: 19 May 2022 at 13:07hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Warriors date Bafana again
FORMER Warriors coach, Sunday Chidzambwa, believes the senior national football team have been drawn in a fair Africa Cup of Nations qualifying group that has Morocco, South Africa and Liberia....Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vee Mhofu takes mbira to Mzansi
Mbira musician Vee Mhofu of Dziva rembira is taking his band to Mzansi lounge, Mvurwi tomorrow for a gig.Having been born in Mashonalan...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:58hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vee Mhofu burns Harare
Mbira lovers in Harare are set to enjoy Dziva rembira sounds tomorrow Saturday at The Londoners,161A Strathaven shops in Harare where Vee Mhofu will be performing.The traditional artiste is be...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 17:16hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vee Mhofu dates Mashwede
Mbira musician Virimai "Vee Mhofu" Nhedega is set to take his Dziva reMbire band at Mashwede village in Harare on Wednesday for a Mbira show.The smart Mbira artiste said fans should expect a t...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 18:56hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Urban commuters lament transport crisis
IT was just another day at the bus station. Passengers were waiting in queue at a terminus adjacent Harare Police Station charge office, enduring hours before the next bus came by.The swelteri...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
ED Pfeeee in UK hill Nehanda's head head home
The President of Zimbabweans His Excellence Cde Dr Emerson Dambudzo MNANGAGWA will be gracing the Queen's land in October 2021. There is great excitement amongst Zimbabweans who are hoping to catch a ...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:46hrs | 7 | by Dr Maisimba Mavaza
Macheso back on live stage
TOP local performers are making a beeline for South Africa following the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdown regulations across the Limpopo.Leading the pack is sungura maestro Alick Macheso, who i...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police reject demo application
THE Zimbabwe National Soccer Supporters Association were yesterday denied police clearance to demonstrate against under-fire Warriors coach, Zdravko Logarusic, who now appears on his way out. ...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:18hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa MDC infighting explained
FRESH Storm is brewing in the MDC Alliance after senior leaders are reported to have recommended the expulsion of Gift Ostallos Siziba, the Secretary-General of the MDC Youth Assembly.One Twit...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 14:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean engineer runs Afghanistan's gemology plant
A ZIMBABWEAN engineer, Clever Sithole (CS), last year made history when he was appointed head gemologist at a United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded gemstone processing proj...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 18:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 induced border delays irk cargo drivers
HAULAGE truck drivers are facing delay challenges along entry and exit points owing to a series of restrictive measures imposed by the government to curtail the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19)....Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:56hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mbuya Nehanda is a Zimbabwean heroine - Archivist
The erection of Mbuya Nehanda statue in Harare had created a lot of debate in Zimbabwe. Some people are of the view that the gesture was long overdue whil...Published: 30 May 2021 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Etiwel Mutero
Matemadanda's recall sets the pot boiling
Zimbabwe is settling to the news that the outspoken and imposing hardworking National Political Commissar Comrade Victor Matemadanda was relieved of his position and has been re-assigned a diplomatic ...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 22:34hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Sex-for-healing scandal
BUSTED!A self-professed prophet in Bulawayo is enmeshed in a "sex-for-healing" scandal following sensational revelations by one of his clients' husband that he extorted for sex from his wife i...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 18:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I will not apologize for fighting corruption,' says Ngarivhume
Opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume says he will not apologise for fighting corruption and he is still going to court to answer charges of inciting vio...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 16:21hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tribute to Morgan Nemadire the regional magistrate and a friend
On the 6th March 2021 one of the brightest lights in the Zimbabwean legal fraternity, MR Morgen Nemadire was switched off.But the sun has not set on the Nemadire's alone, Zimbabweans also mourn th...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 14:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tendai Savanhu dies
EXPELLED senior Zanu PF official Tendai Savanhu has died.His death was confirmed Sunday evening by exiled former Zanu PF Politburo member and minister Saviour Kasukuwere and National Patriotic...Published: 01 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Remembering those who made it possible, our fallen heroes
As the blood of the heroes flows beneath our freedom, reminding us that every expression of joy and every fruit of freedom was watered by the blood of our heroes. It will become history if we do not r...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Advocate Thabani Mpofu takes Tabani Mpofu head on
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa's lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has dared Presidential anti-corruption special prosecution unit head Tabani Mpofu to produce his law degree to prove that he is qualified to h...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 19:43hrs | 19 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tsikamutandas wreak havoc in Bulilima San community
SELF-PROCLAIMED witch-hunters, commonly known as tsikamutandas, have flooded the San community in Makhulela Village, Bulilima where they claim to be "cleansing the area". Notorious for preying...Published: 25 Sep 2020 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tensions flare over Chinese miners in the Midlands
Mounds of black chrome shimmer along the highway that runs through this area, as mine workers labour near heavy machinery marked with Chinese writing.The workers toil about 5km from the road, ...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chunga not qualified to coach TelOne side
ZIFA have blocked Moses "Bambo" Chunga from securing a job with Premiership side TelOne saying he doesn't possess a Caf A licence. They also claim he doesn't qualify for an exemption, which is given t...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why Mbuya Nehanda is still displayed in a library
Those who are Christians they do understand the importance of repatriating bones of the loved ones. Moses took the bones of Joseph with him because Joseph had made the sons of Israel swear an oath. He...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 10:05hrs | | by Dr Maisimba Mavaza
Mhofu resignation open doors for Josta
IN-FORM Caps United midfielder Joel 'Josta' Ngodzo has been called up to the Warriors' squad ahead of the first round second-leg African Nations Championship qualifier against Mauritius at Barbourfiel...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora met to pave way for repatriation of Mbuya Nehanda's bones
She said that after her death, her bones would rise and lead a victorious struggle against the British. This is Nehanda Nyakasikana, a Shona spirit medium who led the fight against British colonisers ...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:18hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zifa must go foreign
AN era has come to an end after Sunday Chidzambga called it quits as Warriors coach last week following heavy criticism in the wake of the Warriors' disastrous campaign at the 2019 Africa Cup of Natio...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:25hrs | | by Michael Kariati
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