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Drought halts operations at mopane worm processing plant
Operations at the Mbvelelo Mopani Worm Processing Plant in Matshiloni, Beitbridge District, have come to a standstill due to a significant shortage of mopane worms, a vital raw material for the facili...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:07hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Food relief distribution intensifies in Matabeleland South
More than 320,000 people in Matebeleland South Province have received food aid over the last five months as the Government intensifies efforts through its Food Relief Mitigation Programme to assist vu...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Pedigree goat breeding boost for Matobo villagers
Matobo District, a semi-arid region with abundant acacia and mopane trees, has become an ideal area for commercial goat farming, particularly for breeding Boer, Savanna, and Kalahari goats. Th...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:31hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland villagers appeal for govt intervention
VILLAGERS in Matebeleland region are appealing to the government to immediately intervene and save them from starvation as the food crisis reaches alarming levels.Several villagers have alread...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's 'Kenyan-style' cancellation of legal international hunting tender denounced as communities hope uninterrupted internat
Zambia's 'Kenyan-style' moment-of-madness-cancellation of legal international hunting tender was recently denounced ruled as illegal by the country's high court, creating local hunting communities' ho...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:51hrs | 24 | by Emmanuel Koro
Terrifying Robbery Unfolds in Manyanda Business Centre, Binga
Binga, November 21 - Angeline Batsirai, a 49-year-old businesswoman, faced a harrowing ordeal in the early hours of Tuesday as four unidentified men executed a robbery at Manyanda Business Cen...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:05hrs | | by Peter Matuka
Brain drain hits Lupane University
Lupane State University (LSU) has faced significant staff turnover in the past two years due to the challenging economic environment, leading to a departure of professionals from the institution. This...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:38hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutanda powers fizzle out before cleansing
IN a strange twist of events, a witch-hunter popularly known as tsikamutanda from Tsholotsho, Matebeleland North province, ran out of his "magical powers" after he fell seriously ill shortly before a ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Quest for being respected leads man to death
The quest for being respected and recognized in the society led to the death of a Plumtree man who was beaten to death by a fellow villager.Appearing at the Bulawayo High Court on Monday, Jakw...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 15:00hrs | 3 | by Desmond Nleya/ Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo suburb plunges into darkness
BULAWAYO's Newton West suburb was plunged into darkness early yesterday morning after thieves once again stole copper cables as the spate of vandalism of critical public infrastructure continues unaba...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tension over amacimbi harvesting
A prominent Matabeleland South traditional leader has lashed out at people from outside the province he accused of employing poor methods of harvesting mopane worms (amacimbi) amid rampant destruction...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Fuyana: The warrior who delivered the fatal blow on Major Allan Wilson
DEEP down in the hills of rural Matobo District sits Mbembeswana, a humble and unassuming village. But, humble as it may appear, it is where the remains of one of the greatest Ndebele warriors, Chief ...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to incorporate neighbouring areas
THE Bulawayo City Council is set to take advantage of the ongoing delimitation exercise to finalise boundary changes that will see the city incorporating areas that fall under Umguza Rural District Co...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pupils to receive amacimbi fortified porridge
GOVERNMENT is set to introduce a school feeding programme for pupils aged between seven and 11 years who will receive mopane worms fortified porridge in a bid to address the pupils' nutritional challe...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda villagers drive out amacimbi harvesters
VILLAGERS from the Dombo area in Gwanda District are driving out mopane worm harvesters from their areas saying they are depleting their wealth.Traditionally, mopane worms (amacimbi/madora) ar...Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 16:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Hwange pushes for twinning deal with Namibian town
HWANGE Local Board (HLB) is engaged in talks with Namibia's Gobabis municipality for a twinning arrangement which it hopes will improve service delivery.The latest HLB report shows that the lo...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:17hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
13 Zimbabwe prisoners struck by lightning while having lunch
Police have released names of 13 inmates who were struck and injured by a bolt of lightning at Hwange Prison.The incident occurred last Friday when the 13 inmates convicts, were having lunch a...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'Artisanal miners fuel HIV spread in Matebeleland'
ARTISANAL miners have been blamed for causing the spread of HIV and tuberculosis in Matebeleland South province.Matebeleland South TB/HIV officer Norbert Singine told Southern Eye that the pro...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Can Caterpillars Save Us?
For as long as anyone can remember, mopane worms have provided a critical source of nutritional and financial sustenance for Zimbabweans, especially in the country's southernmost provinces.In ...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 19:24hrs | 12 | by Fortune Moyo
Mnangagwa must arrest corrupt ministers
IN Zimbabwe, it is very easy to stop corruption and demonstrations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not have to use brutal force and intimidation.Firstly, Mnangagwa should find out why...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:30hrs | 8 | by Community Podium
American hunter kills another Zimbabwe iconic lion
ANOTHER iconic male lion was killed by an American hunter using a bow and arrow in the giant Hwange National Park, sparking global outrage.The lion, named Mopane, was killed last week outside ...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Phutheho: The decisive Matabeleland Initiative
The Phutheho Convention, a Matabeleland all-stakeholder gathering (Imbizo) which brings together the people of Matabeleland from all walks of life is arguably the best initiative Matabeleland has ever...Published: 11 May 2021 at 22:53hrs | 2 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Mnangagwa declares war on potholes
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said he is pained by the potholes on the country's "once great highways" while committing $33,6 billion towards the rehabilitation of 10 000kms of the country's roads. ...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda commercialises amacimbi harvesting
GWANDA Rural District Council (RDC) is awaiting approval of draft by-laws aimed at commercialising the harvesting of mopane worms (amacimbi/madora) in the area, which would help generate revenue for t...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fatal fight over amacimbi
A 44-year-old Bulawayo man died before admission to Mpilo Central Hospital after he was assaulted over amacimbi by two men in Old Pumula suburb. The late Mr Khumbula Homes Zulu suffered a swol...Published: 01 Feb 2021 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Insiza villagers angry with 'outsiders' exploiting macimbi
INSIZA villagers in Matabeleland South have complained over the exploitation of local resources such as amacimbi (mopane worms) and gold by people from outside the district who destroy vegetation....Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
New restaurant opens in Bulawayo
Check out this unique new establishment, The Good Place Restaurant, situated downtown of Bulawayo, offering a coterie of dishes that include western and traditional African menu.The restaurant...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 11:38hrs | 8 | by Jamela
Cop in dock for brutality
THE trial of a Beitbridge cop Sergeant Cartinos Wafawanaka who is accused of assaulting Tafadzwa Mukutiri yesterday exposed gross brutality as witnesses during the trial said the victim was beaten lik...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Botswana-based Zimbabweans in trouble over illegal hand sanitisers
TWO Zimbabweans who were arrested in Botswana for illegally manufacturing and selling hand sanitisers have been issued with warrant of arrest after they defaulted appearing in court last week....Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Death trap classrooms in Nkayi
Mopane Foundation International is appealing to individuals and corporates who can assist in the rehabilitation of Somakwilili primary school in Nkayi, Matebeleland North.The School has Grade ...Published: 29 May 2019 at 15:57hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The plight of Zimbabweans
All eyes were on me and I had no money to buy data. I wanted to get the latest news from onlinenewspapers but I had no money.Samutoko not his real name is a University graduate who is ekei...Published: 10 May 2019 at 17:34hrs | | by Leonard Koni
9th Anniversary ZAA UK Nominees Out
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK (ZAA UK) have released the much anticipated list of nominees for the 9thAnniversary ZAA UK event set for Saturday 25 May 2019 in London at The Millennium Gloucester Ho...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 09:28hrs | 5 | by Agencies
In Aid of Orphaned Rural Zimbabwean Pupils' Education, MFI Annual's Fundraiser in Sheffield
It is that time of the year whereby Mopane Foundation International (MFI), a UK registered charity no. 1167272 is holding their annual fundraising event to raise funds for fees, uniforms and other bas...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 09:09hrs | | by MFI
Mopane Foundation International 13 - 27 August 2018 Educational Tour - Appealing for financial assistance
Half-way through the educational tour, Mopane Foundation is seeking financial assistance for day to day upkeep of the kids, daily transport costs and some bus fare back to their rural homes, which is ...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 09:53hrs | | by Mopane Foundation International
$400m for roads rehabilitation
GOVERNMENT is working towards raising US$300 million from bonds issued by the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) for road repairs across the country.Separately, US$100 million has...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 16:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
8 things you should know before you go to Zimbabwe
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know there have been political changes afoot in Zimbabwe. Robert Mugabe is out and there's a new president...Published: 15 May 2018 at 13:51hrs | 10 | by Lynn Houghton
Grandpa hangs self over family dispute
A CHISUMBANJE octogenarian reportedly hanged himself from a tree in a bushy area following a family dispute.The incident happened on Thursday last week. The man, Chikuta Sumbano (86) of Uketi ...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accused 'murderer' in Botswana prison for 5 years
THE case in which a Zimbabwean, Taku Gandari is standing trial for the murder of his wife Omphile Gandari faces further delays after Gaborone High Court Judge Godfrey Radijeng postponed it to 2018....Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 05:20hrs | | by Mmegi
Donkey abattoir owner hits back
Bulawayo businessman Garrith Lumsden has been in the eye of a storm after his plans to set up a donkey abattoir in the city were made public.Animal rights groups have come out strongly against...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man bash sister for dishing him small goat meat portion
A 31-YEAR-OLD Bulilima man assaulted his two sisters and nine-year-old nephew after he was given a small portion of goat meat as he interpreted it as a sign of disrespect.Vusa Ndlovu of Thanda...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charity organisation hosts gala dinner in Sheffield (UK) for orphaned children in rural Zimbabwe
Two years post the official launch in October 2015, Mopane Foundation International is holding a Gala Dinner on November the 4th 2017 in Sheffield whereby all proceeds will go to school-going age orph...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 06:07hrs | | by Agencies
Children lift Zimbabwean flag high in SA
Zimbabwe children from both Matebeleland and Mashonaland just did the country proud in Pretoria, South Africa at the North Gauteng Junior Science Fair on Tuesday.According to a Facebook post b...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 08:26hrs | | by Stephen Jake
Public responds well to calls to sponsor Nkayi Kids
The public, community groups, churches and businesses have responded well to calls to sponsor Nkayi Kids' South African Science Competition Trip Financial Appeal.Individuals are calling and de...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 19:52hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Calling all sponsors to support Nkayi Kids' South African Science Competition Trip - Financial Appeal
Mopane Foundation International is calling all individuals, businesses and all community groups to support the Nkayi Kids' South African Science Competition Trip Financial Appeal by sponsoring their t...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 20:04hrs | | by Mopane Foundation International
Boy undressed, whipped for dating 15-yr-old
TWO men from Bulilima have been arrested for undressing and severely assaulting a 16-year-old boy for dating their 15-year-old niece.Edmore Ntimwe (32) and Willard Ndlovu (23) of Gonde Village...Published: 12 Jul 2017 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4 Matabeleland students to represent Zimbabwe in SA
Mopane Foundation international's 4 beneficiaries from Somakwilili Primary School in Nkayi, MatNorth to represent Zimbabwe in the Northern Gauteng expo for young scien...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 13:13hrs | | by Mopane Foundation
High number of school dropouts in Matabeleland
CIVIL society group, Mopane Foundation International, has expressed concern over the high number of school dropouts in Matabeleland and Midlands provinces.Mopane Foundation International co-or...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mopane Foundation pays 1 year schools fees for pupils
The Editor,Mopane Foundation International, an organisation registered as a charity organisation in the United Kingdom, operating in Zimbabwe started its 2017 field trip on the 2nd of June. Ou...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 19:22hrs | | by Mopane Foundation International
Mopane Foundation International Field-trip 2017
The Mopane Foundation International team, a UK based charity organisation that supports underprivileged school-going age orphaned children in rural schools in Zimbabwe is embarking on yet another expl...Published: 30 May 2017 at 20:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grade 4 pupil up for rape
A GRADE Four pupil from Inyathi allegedly raped and beat up a five-year-old girl who he also injured by inserting a pencil in her privates.The pupil who cannot be named for ethical reasons is ...Published: 08 May 2017 at 10:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
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