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History of Zimbabwe 90% distorted
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) fighters have been called upon to document their liberation struggle experiences to preserve Zimbabwe's authentic history and prevent distortions.&n...Published: 13 hrs ago | 225 | by Staff reporter
Uncle and niece fight it out in court
A longstanding family dispute in Entumbane, Bulawayo, recently spilled into court as Floid Ngwenya sought legal protection from her uncle, Lemius Moyo, who accused her of mistreating her elderly mothe...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:52hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
IsiNdebele language under threat
The iSiNdebele language is under threat of being eliminated, suppressed, and corrupted, despite ongoing efforts by speakers and writers to preserve and promote it, experts revealed during the inaugura...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:02hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter
International orphans shift base to Botswana
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are set to relocate to Botswana's Obed Chilume Itani Stadium in Francistown for the first leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifiers a...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
'Ndema Ngwenya foretold present political, cultural, language crisis'
Describing Mthandazo Ndema Ngwenya simply as a novelist would be an understatement, as his intellectual work, political activism, and academic contributions foretold many of the political, cultural, a...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:10hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Trial begins for Zimbabwe police shooting
The trial of four men accused of fatally shooting Paul Munakopa in Bulawayo's Hillside suburb four years ago has commenced at the Bulawayo High Court. Munakopa, 34, was shot during a high-speed chase ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 15:04hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Teacher nudes rattle high school
In a dramatic turn of events, a teacher from Mzilikazi High School, Plaxedis Kumbirayi Munyaradzi, has taken five of her colleagues to court, accusing them of sexual harassment and emotional abuse....Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 1753 | by Staff reporter
Hwange show resilience in relegation battle
Hwange 2 - 2 FC PlatinumRelegation-threatened Hwange displayed immense fighting spirit as they came from behind to secure a crucial 2-2 draw with former champions FC Platinum at the Colliery Stadi...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for selling fake driver's licence
A 29-year-old man from Bulawayo, Rash Chirongoma, has been arrested for allegedly fabricating and selling a counterfeit driver's licence. He recently appeared before Western Commonage magistrate Ms. S...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for possession of dagga
A 26-year-old man from Mbezi, Beitbridge, has appeared in court for unlawful possession of dangerous drugs.Melusi Ngwenya (26) of Mbedzi in Beitbridge appeared before the Beitbridge Magistrate...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 10:53hrs | 197 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo dumps prepaid water meter project
The Bulawayo City Council has announced it will no longer proceed with the installation of smart water meters, citing their high cost and resident opposition as key factors in the decision.Tow...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders snap winless streak
Highlanders 2 - 1 Arenel MoversBulawayo, September 26, 2024 – Highlanders Football Club finally found their winning formula, delivering a stellar first-half performance to secure a 2-0 victory a...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:59hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes wife for denying him sex
A 32-year-old man from Burnside suburb in Bulawayo, Ali Mpofu, has been charged with physical abuse after an alleged violent confrontation with his wife, Belinda Ngwenya (28). The incident reportedly ...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
Granny 'cattle rustler' denied bail
A daring 71-year-old woman from Ntabazinduna, Umguza District in Matabeleland North, has been denied bail after allegedly masterminding a complex cattle rustling operation involving the theft of 20 ca...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:08hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
John Mbedzi declared national hero posthumously
President Mnangagwa has posthumously honored Beitbridge liberation struggle icon and former Zanu-PF chairperson for Matabeleland South, John Mbedzi, with national hero status.Mbedzi passed awa...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:02hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora community form Funeral and repatriation service fund
Gwanda North community members based in South Africa have formed a funeral and bodies repatriation services group fund due to desperation of some colleagues whenever death strikes across the Limpopo....Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 12:54hrs | 596 | by Stephen Jakes
Bubi villagers petition Masuka, Zinwa over bills
Villagers in Bubi, Matabeleland North, have raised concerns with Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Anxious Masuka and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zin...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:55hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
15 Zimbabweans who died in SA bus accident named
Zimbabwe's embassy in South Africa has released the names of 14 out of the 15 Zimbabweans who lost their lives in two separate accidents involving Mzansi Express and Tamuka cross-border buses. One vic...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 15:20hrs | 1712 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito legend Mapaputsi has died
Kwaito singer Mapaputsi has died.His manager Busi Kunene confirmed the news with TshisaLIVE. Mapaputsi died on Thursday night."He has passed on. We'll issue a press statement and we'll...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 16:22hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Vusimuzi Ngwenya takes Dembare by storm
Teenage midfielder Vusimuzi Ngwenya made his long-awaited debut for Dynamos in their Chibuku Super Cup first-round win against ZPC Kariba. Ngwenya, 19, was brought on with only five minutes re...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:00hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Guards arrested for US$194,000 mining equipment theft
Two security officers have been charged with stealing mining equipment worth over US$194,000. Fungai Mufundirwa, a 38-year-old security manager at Garlpex Investments (Private) Limited, and Kaseba Cos...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:16hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Dembare switches off ZPC Kariba
Dynamos 3 - 0 ZPC KaribaDonald Mudadi was the standout performer as Dynamos kicked off their Chibuku Super Cup title defense with a convincing 3-1 win over ZPC Kariba at Rufaro Stadium. The midfie...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:03hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for breaking neighbour's rib over cellphone
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man has been jailed after he broke his neighbour's left ribs on cell phone theft allegations.Evans Moyo was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:13hrs | 334 | by Simbarashe Sithole
29-year-old rapes granny (92), forgets underwear at crime scene
THIS story should sicken us all!In a despicable act of sexual violence that has left the community reeling in shock, a 29-year-old man from Mathe Line in Tshotsholo, Matabeleland North Provinc...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:04hrs | 1211 | by Staff reporter
'Enact law for title deeds to all citizens'
The Coalition for Market and Liberal Solutions (Comaliso) is urging Parliament to pass legislation that would facilitate access to title deeds for low-income citizens. This push comes amid concerns th...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:48hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Mike Moyo anoints own chiefs to rule in Bulawayo
Lozwi King Mambo, also known as Mike Moyo, who was crowned in Mawabeni, Matabeleland South, in 2019, has recently appointed eight chiefs and eleven assistants to oversee the Bulawayo Metropolitan prov...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:40hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
'King Mambo' annoints his chiefs
Mike Moyo who identifies as the King Mambo of the historical Rozvi Empire (Dzimbahwe), anointed new chiefs on the 10th of August 2024.King Mambo also referred to as Ilitshe Aligiqiki was insta...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 12:52hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
Woman kidnaps 'husband's 17-year-old lover'
A 23-YEAR-OLD woman from Sizinda suburb in Bulawayo allegedly ran berserk, robbed and kidnapped her husband's 17-year-old lover.Amanda Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Jose...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 833 | by Staff reportrer
Zimbabwe military offer free medical support to Tsholotsho
When approached by a man in military uniform at her local hospital on Tuesday afternoon asking how he could help, Mrs Simayedwa Mnkandla of Sipepa area in Tsholotsho was taken aback .By her ow...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's third term will lead to internal rebellion'
Political observers have expressed concerns about ZANU-PF's push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond the two-term limit set by the Constitution. Despite Mnangagwa's indica...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:45hrs | 2863 | by Staff reporter
Zapu's soldier and child symbol individuals are still alive
The ZPRA soldier, Seven Dube, who became the face of the armed wing as "Isotsha eliphethe umntwana" (the soldier cradling the baby) is still alive 44 years after independence, and the baby has become ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2405 | by Staff reporter
Villagers engage witch hunters in search of missing baby
Villagers in Lupane, Matabeleland North province, have enlisted witch hunters to help locate four-year-old Milton Tshuma, who went missing on March 15. The boy was under the care of neighbors while hi...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:51hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
'BCC wants to steal my kombi'
A Bulawayo commuter omnibus operator, Ndabezinhle Nyoni, is in a dispute with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over the impoundment of his vehicle. Nyoni's Toyota Hiace, registration ADS 2037, ...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:38hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prepares for ward based mass drug administration for bilharzia, intestinal worms and lymphatic filariasis
BULAWAYO - To tackle the prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), Zimbabwe is gearing up for a nationwide mass drug administration (MDA) campaign set to commence this September. Spearheaded by th...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:46hrs | 194 | by APO
Kombi driver beats girlfriend to death
The tragic incident involves Auther Tshuma, a KOMBI driver from Plumtree, who has been arrested for allegedly beating his 20-year-old girlfriend, Kwanele Ngwenya, to death. The incident occurr...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver kills girlfriend
Failure to control his temper has landed a Plumtree-based Kombi driver in trouble after he assaulted his girlfriend to death during a domestic dispute.Author Tshuma (24) was asked to plead to ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:07hrs | 58 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man strangles wife, lets couple's minor kids sleep with her corpse
A Bulawayo man who callously killed his wife before making his two minor children sleep in the same blanket with her corpse has been jailed 20 years by Bulawayo High Court judge, Evangelista Kabasa....Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Hacker still in control of Zacc social media account'
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) remains unable to regain control of its social media account, X, following a hacking incident last Friday. The account was commandeered by an individual ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Shop supervisor in court for rejecting ZiG notes
A supervisor at a Spar Supermarket, Panashe Takavarasha (37), appeared in court for refusing to accept Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes from a customer attempting to buy bread. Takavarasha, charged w...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
6 years in jail for cop buttocks stabbing
Three men, Nkosilathi Ngwenya, Mduduzi Sibanda, and Melusi Ngwenya, have been sentenced to six years in jail each for assaulting and stabbing Constable Simbarashe Mhembere, a police officer stationed ...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 08:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Face masks are back!
As influenza cases surge across Bulawayo and other parts of Zimbabwe, the public is adopting face masks to protect against the virus. Some organizations have mandated mask-wearing, while many individu...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:53hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean trio nabbed for terrorising South Africans
Three Zimbabweans suspected of being in South Africa illegally appeared in court on Friday facing charges including murder, robbery, contravention of the Immigration Act, and possession of unlicensed ...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa joins ED2030 sloganeering gang
Patrick Chinamasa, ZANU-PF's secretary for legal affairs, has publicly supported extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term to 2030. Chinamasa chanted the slogan during a provincial co-ordi...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dupute Warriors need you
The South African-based Rhumba group Dupute Warriors will be releasing a single on Friday 7th of June 2024 mainly to raise fund for its upcoming album.With eight albums to their name, Dupute W...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 14:23hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Hamba Kahle ANC, we won't miss you!
IF you are not following the unfolding electoral drama south of the Limpopo River, you can't be real.When South Africa votes, Zimbabwe catches a proverbial cold. And for good reason.Of...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:16hrs | 25 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Emganwini woman in oxygen appeal
A 41-YEAR-OLD woman, Doreen Dlodlo, from Emganwini in Bulawayo is appealing for US$600 to purchase an oxygen concentrator to help save her lungs from collapsing."I was diagnosed with the disea...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZPRA veterans pile pressure on Mnangagwa's govt
ZPRA veterans have submitted a list of their properties that were seized in the 80's by the government to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to push for their return.Mnangagwa promised to ensure the...Published: 19 May 2024 at 19:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Robbers reign of terror ends
TWO men who are believed to be part of a syndicate that unleashed a reign of terror in Bulawayo have been arrested.The suspects are linked to a hijacking incident that occurred in Shurugwi and...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man breaks into Headmasters offices, blames evil spirit
When a person is in deep trouble he or she will blame the evil spirit in a bid to get a lighter sentence, Menzi Ngwenya is one such person.The 24-year-old man blamed the evil spirit after he b...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 16:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
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