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Mighty Warriors out of COSAFA Cup tournament
Zimbabwe's senior women's football team, the Mighty Warriors, saw their journey in the 2024 COSAFA Cup end on Tuesday following Mozambique's 1-1 draw against Lesotho. This result propelled Mozambique ...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:58hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's photo with Mugabe's iconic moustache goes viral
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has become the center of online attention following the release of a photo from yesterday's Politburo meeting, where his new moustache drew comparisons to the late ...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:36hrs | 4746 | by Staff reporter
Maid wins house in Econet promotion
In a remarkable turn of events, Ropafadzo Msipa, a 25-year-old housekeeper employed at a local lodge in Chiredzi, has won a stunning smart house and an Econet Smart House security system through the 2...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:25hrs | 19668 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube to be buried at National Heroes Acre against his will
Former minister and liberation struggle stalwart Tshinga Dube, who passed away last week in Bulawayo, will be buried tomorrow at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, despite his expressed wish to be la...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:34hrs | 2374 | by Staff reporter
Anglican bishop acquitted
BISHOP Eric Ruwona of the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland, and his standing committee members were yesterday acquitted on charges of violating the Education Act.Ruwona, Walter Majoni, Daphine M...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 12:59hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Man stabs dad 5 times for stopping him from raping niece
A MAN from Bulawayo's Pumula South suburb allegedly stabbed his father five times for restraining him from bashing his niece who was accusing him of attempting to rape her.Busani Casper Mlauzi...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Duo kill cousin brother at grazing land
Police in Matabeleland North Province have arrested two murder suspects who viciously attacked their cousin brother to death using knob kerries on Saturday.The two murder suspects Lindelani Ms...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 19:04hrs | 1 | by Peter Matuka/Simbarashe Sithole
Granny allegedly drowns grandson as cleansing ceremony goes wrong
A 66-YEAR-OLD Zvishavane granny has been arrested for allegedly drowning her 10-year-old grandson during a suspected cleansing ceremony in Ngezi River.Midlands provincial police spokesperson I...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago
Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 2...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes 24 Lt Colonels
President Mnangagwa has in terms of the Defence Act promoted 24 Zimbabwe National Army Lieutanant Colonels to Colonel with effect from 20 December 2023.The promoted Colonels are: T Marufu, S C...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:46hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
President mourns MSU Vice Chancellor
The founding Vice Chancellor of Midlands State University (MSU) Professor Ngwabi Bhebhe passed on and President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared him a nati...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 16:08hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Coalition candidates in financial dilemma over calls for fresh elections
Political Analyst, Gift Msipa revealed that the elected members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) find themselves divided over that party leader, Nelson Chamisa's recent call for fresh electi...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 09:32hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Econet, NetOne base stations thieves arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested five men in connection with a spate of robberies in which they targeted solar panels, generators and solar batteries at Econet and NetOne base stations.Followi...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:54hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Married Woman Killed By Lover
In a shocking turn of events, a Chiredzi man has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for the murder of his married lover. High Court Judge Justice Garainesu Mawadze delivered the verdict...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 20:48hrs | 7 | by Erick Matotoba
Ziyambi Ziyambi perhaps does not understand what a manifesto is
'Our work is our manifesto,' says Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi.This is what Minster Ziyambi is reported to have said, which is mind-boggling:"Zanu-PF will not produce a flowery document as...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 10:04hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Zanu-PF justifies not having a manifesto
Zanu-PF will not produce a flowery document as its manifesto ahead of next month's harmonised elections, but is standing on the record of the Second Republic and will let its life-changing development...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls on Zimbabweans to honour liberation war icons
People in Midlands should honour the liberation war icons hailing from the province who gallantly fought for the country's independence by voting resoundingly for President Mnangagwa and the revolutio...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere snubs cheerleader Lumumba
PRESIDENTIAL independent candidate Saviour Kasukuwere has named his campaign technical committee headed by ex-cabinet minister Walter Mzembi.In a statement Monday, Mzembi announced a team of f...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Leave potholes to council'
RESIDENTS should not take matters of service delivery like patching up potholes that have infested the city into their own hands as that is the "sole" duty of the local authority, latest council minut...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally's diplomatic flaws exposed
A UNITED Kingdom-based commentator says President Emmerson Mnangagwa's trip to London for the coronation of King Charles III exposed the weakness of the Foreign Affairs ministry in diplomatic planning...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ngwabi Bhebhe started MSU with $50
FORMER Midlands State University (MSU) vice-chancellor Ngwabi Bhebhe has opened up on the struggle he faced to set up the higher learning institution.Speaking last Friday at a golf tournament ...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora recalls Kwekwe Deputy Mayor for siding with Chamisa's party
THE Douglas Mwonzora -led MDC has recalled three Kwekwe City councilors for allegedly dumping the party and joining the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC). The recalled trio are; Deputy Mayor and Ward...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 20:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Miners4ED invade gold mine
A GROUP of illegal miners operating under the Zanu-PF-linked Miners 4ED, which includes police officers and ruling party officials, have invaded Ascot Gold Mine in Norton despite the fact that it was ...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 15:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Anglican Bishop acquitted
ANGLICAN Diocese of Manicaland Bishop Eric Ruwona has been acquitted of in a case where he faced charges of intimidating a witness who had reported him for corruption.Ruwona appeared in court ...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prominent UK lawyer gives advice to Zimbabweans going to the UK on carer visas
Prominent UK-based Zimbabwean lawyer Lloyd Msipa who is also the late former Midlands governor and cabinet minister Cephas Msipa's nephew has advised Zimbabweans going to the UK on carer visas to take...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 13:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'ANC does not believe in Zimbabwe regime change'
SOUTH African Police minister and African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has drawn brickbats from a section of Zimbabweans for his recent utterances where he said the African ...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man murdered for using vulgar language
A 36-YEAR-OLD man was stabbed to death in Nkayi after he failed to listen to reprimands of not using vulgar language in public while conversing with his friend, police have confirmed.Constance...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Mine robbery suspects appear in court
THREE suspects linked to a gang that got away with How Mine's 11,9 kilogrammes of gold worth US$ 450 000 and four guns were yesterday brought to court by detectives who were seeking their further dete...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I tried to change Zanu-PF from within'
Veteran politician and war veteran Margaret Dongo said she tried to change Zanu-PF from within by being outspoken and critical of the ruling party's policies.Dongo (MD), who was eventually exp...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:27hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu, war vets square off over Zipra properties
ZIPRA veterans in Matabeleland North have demanded that Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu must visit the province to show them some Zipra properties, which he claims he bought in Nyaman...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BCC councillors push for more boreholes
BULAWAYO city councillors are considering using devolution funds to drill more boreholes to address the city's perennial water crisis.In 2019, the city suffered one of its worst water crises, ...Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's anti-corruption crusade fizzles out deplorably
HIGH-PROFILE corruption cases from as far back as 2017 are yet to be finalised, almost five years after President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to decisively tackle graft.The development also de...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Mutare town clerk fined $70,000
FORMER Mutare town acting clerk Antony Mutara was yesterday fined $70 000 or four months in prison for abuse of office.Mutara appeared before regional magistrate Pathekile Msipa on Wedne...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's 36-year-old farming project crippled by water shortages
IT is now 36 years since the farming project was formed at the Luveve Gam Plantation and still there is no water infrastructure to irrigate the crop...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 14:03hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
Trevor Ncube's dalliances with Mnangagwa run much deeper
This article on the mysterious and controversial relations between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and local publisher Trevor Ncube is a summary based on an extract from...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:22hrs | 5 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Marry Chiwenga: When chickens come home to roost
MARRY Mubaiwa most definitely has the right to be flown to her own preferred destination, China or anywhere else, as her estranged husband has.She, of a truth, has the right to be treated and ...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Recalls cost State $3,7 Billion in unnecessary by-elections
QUESTIONS are arising from the rational citizens whether there is much to benefit the nation in general and Matabeleland in particular from the March 26 by- elections in which most of the seats became...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 09:34hrs | 5 | by Stephen Jakes
'Schweppes selling mostly in Zimdollars'
Beverages maker, Schweppes Zimbabwe, says the bulk of its domestic market sales are being conducted in local currency while US dollars constitute only a small portion.Chief executive Mr Charle...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Might Warriors crash out of Awcon despite a win
Botswana 0 - 2 Zimbabwe(The match ended 3-3 on aggregate but Botswana qualify on away goals rule)THE Zimbabwe senior national women's football team failed to qualify for the Africa Women C...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors fall at home
Zimbabwe 1 - 3 BotswanaMIGHTY Warriors coach Sithetheliwe "Kwinji 15" Sibanda admitted it is going to be a tall order to qualify for the Africa Women Cup of Nations after her troops made defensive...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors ready for Botswana
MIGHTY Warriors coach Sithethelelwe Sibanda said the team had done enough preparation to be assured of a positive result against Botswana in the second round first leg of the Africa Women Cup of Natio...Published: 18 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Bhora musango' fear grips Zanu-PF
THE recent primary elections to select candidates for the March 26 by-elections have exposed deep-rooted factionalism in Zanu-PF Bulawayo province with growing fears that the G40 faction might be firm...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Confusion grips new/ old party
CONFUSION reigned supreme in the newly formed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party when it double fielded candidates in two Bulawayo wards at yesterday's seating of the Nomination Court for by-el...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macabre spectacle as frail Mubaiwa is put on trial
PAIN is written all over her face as she makes her way up the staircase to the courtroom where her trial is being heard.The estranged wife of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:17hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Marry Mubaiwa never misrepresented on Chiwenga marriage
The National Prosecuting Authority suffered a fresh blow on Tuesday in Marry Mubaiwa's trial on fraud charges when a High Court judge denied he had issued her a marriage licence or certificate without...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mighty Warriors leave for COSAFA
MIGHTY Warriors coach Sithetheliwe "Kwinji 15" Sibanda has named a strong team of 19 players for the COSAFA Championship, which gets underway at Nelson Mandela Bay in South Africa, tomorrow.Th...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman says hubby weak in bedroom
A WOMAN, who was fed up with being physically and verbally abused by her husband, told a court that her man has resorted to pounding her with fists because his sexual organ did not have staying power ...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robert Gabriel Mugabe: The killer of our dreams
THIS week marks the second anniversary of the death of Robert Gabriel Mugabe, the first prime minister of an independent Zimbabwe, on April 18, 1980.While we acknowledge the fact that there ar...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:59hrs | 7 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Mwonzora-led MDC-T trounces Chamisa's MDC in Kwekwe mayoral poll
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has won big in Kwekwe after his party's candidate Future Titora beat MDC-Alliance Councillor Charles Juta to land the mayoral post in elections held Thursday.The ...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's councillors vow to contest Kwekwe Deputy mayor elections
COUNCILLORS belonging to the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T are going hammer and tongs against their MDC Alliance rivals following the election of Kwekwe ward 5 Councillor Melody Chingarande as deputy May...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
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