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Mnangagwa unwittingly creating a future president in Sikhala through his persecution!
This morning, my eyes could not move from the image of opposition activist Job Sikhala as he disembarked from a prison truck. This was on his arrival for his conviction hearing two days ago, w...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 19:32hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Does propaganda work in a nation of enlightened citizens?
Of late, there has been a lot of noise, most notably from the ruling ZANU PF camp, to the effect that opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa threatened to displace those who benefited under Zimbabwe's l...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 20:53hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MultiChoice keeps losing DStv Premium subscribers
As MultiChoice's DStv Premium and DStv Compact Plus subscribers keep declining due to MultiChoice's shift in focus to offer a bigger value proposition to mass-market customers on lower-tiered DStv bou...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 19:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Misa happy with issuing of community radio station licences
MISA Zimbabwe welcomes the licensing of eight more community radio stations as this will enhance access to information and exchange of ideas on issues that affect marginalised communities for the gove...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 2 | by Misa Zimbabwe
We're now weary of complaining - Zimbabweans need to finally stand up for themselves
There are times I look back at my writing career - which started in 1989, whilst doing form three - and can not help being gripped by a painful sense disenchantment and disillusionment.Have I,...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 17:39hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Online educational games, games loved by millions
If you are a parent, you will realize that your children want to learn in a different way from the way you schooled back in the days. Many children in Hungary also want to watch videos and play educat...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 13:33hrs | 58 | by Staff Writer
Why Netflix chose Masiyiwa for its board
ZIMBABWEAN tycoon and founder of pan-African telecoms heavyweight Econet Group Strive Masiyiwa has taken a board seat at Netflix, underlining the Silicon Valley giant's ambitions on the continent of m...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 07:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Netflix adds Strive Masiyiwa to Board Of Directors
Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa, who founded telecom giant Econet Global, has joined the board of directors at Netflix. The move follow's last week's news that Susan Rice left her board...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Top 10 teaching sites for kids
The internet has had a major impact on the way people search for information, giving us access to a much wider spectrum of knowledge than was once the case.The world-wide-web has undoubtedly p...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 16:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Writer
Diaspora initiative plans grand reunion
An international initiative to unite Zimbabweans who live in the diaspora in April 2020 has been launched, with preparations underway to bring a whole month of business, sports, arts, entertainment, f...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls now too expensive for tourists
VICE President Kembo Mohadi Friday said government was concerned about exorbitant rates charged by hotels and tour operators for accommodation and other leisure activities which make the country an ex...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Diaspora initiative, ZimThrive, launches ahead of April 2020
An international initiative to unite Zimbabweans who live in the diaspora in April 2020 has been announced, with preparations underway to bring a whole month of business, sports, arts, entertainment, ...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 18:45hrs | 2 | by Angecies
'No prosperity without pain'
Twenty Thirty Over the past year, there has been much talk about Vision 2030, our national growth strategy to transform Zimbabwe into a Prosperous and Empowered Upper Middle Income Society by the end ...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:49hrs | 1 | by Prof Mthuli Ncube
How Zimbabwe has become the world's top tourist destination
A few weeks ago, Lonely Planet, perhaps the number one travel publication in the world, released their top 10 countries to visit in 2019. Zimbabwe was number three. A few days later, National Geograph...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 14:27hrs | 2 | by Jealousy Dutiro
National Geographic Traveller lists Zimbabwe in Top 10 'must-see' destinations
National Geographic Traveller, one of the world's leading travel magazines, has listed Zimbabwe as one of the 19 must see destinations in the world in 2019.Zimbabwe was placed at number nine, ...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 07:43hrs | | by African News Agency
WATCH: Zimbabwean building utilizes a termite-inspired climate control system
How do you cool a building without air conditioning?In nature, termites build skyscraper-like mounds that are ventilated by a complex system of tunnels. By emulating the ingenuity of termites,...Published: 21 May 2018 at 12:27hrs | 10 | by nationalgeographic
Kwese vs DStv: Can the new challenger triumph?
Last week's decision by Zimbabwe's High Court to give Kwese the go ahead to commence its operations in Zimbabwe served not only as formal announcement of the entry of a new player on the scene, but al...Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
What you need to know before your embark on your safari adventure
Embarking on a Safari Adventure is a once in a lifetime endeavour. The wildlife found in Tanzania is majestic and beautiful. It's no wonder that so many people dedicate their lives to documenting it -...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 11:51hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
South Africans wake up to the horror of white interests in the rainbow
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Chidyausiku family on the loss of Godfrey, our recently retired Chief Justice. He was a fine character, an enormous lawyer by any measure.Above all, he served ...Published: 06 May 2017 at 12:27hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Strive Masiyiwa named one of world's greatest leaders
Zimbabwe born Strive Masiyiwa has been named one of world's greatest leaders by Fortune, 33 out of 50, among Merkel, Mu...Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 13:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meet Zimbabwe's own snake charmer
With every video he posts on Facebook the fame of Chawatama Marimo, or Chawa as he is commonly known, has increased as thousands of eyes marvel at his mystifying skills.While Zimbabweans h...Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 08:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Baby elephants from Zimbabwe headed for Chinese zoos!
Thirty seven baby elephants forcibly taken from their mothers in the wild in Hwange National Park are about to be flown to Chinese zoos, despite an international outcry against previous exports&...Published: 07 Nov 2016 at 12:29hrs | 4 | by Adam Cruise
Sharon's time with Zimbabwe's Presidential Elephants
Sharon Pincott's third book Elephant Dawn has recently hit the shelves. "Every now and then a book comes along that breaks through the wallpaper of my own life and delivers its message intrave...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 11:16hrs | 18 | by Agencies
Harvard Beckons - Fashion designer Pam Samasuwo-Nyawiri receives scholarship to top Ivy League University!
Award Winning Designer and African Fashion Advocate Pamela Samasuwo-Nyawiri has received a scholarship to Harvard to do a PhD. Pamela, who is a journalist by trade, having always been ins...Published: 05 Apr 2016 at 09:37hrs | 1 | by Tidi Kwidini
Mini-earthquake shakes Zambia
A mini earth quake has hit Zambia over the week end amid fears of an impending serious natural disaster.Zambia Daily Mail reported that a number of international geographical organisations and...Published: 10 Jan 2016 at 11:47hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Hunters hold African wildlife to ransom
The worlds wealthiest hunting organization, Safari Club International (SCI) and professional hunting groups, met behind closed doors with the South African Department of Environment (DEA) ...Published: 21 Nov 2015 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Adam Cruise
What makes Cecil the lion so special??
Cecil's death got many if not all Zimbabweans questioning the importance of their welfare or rather the importance of other matters that directly impact hum...Published: 31 Jul 2015 at 22:35hrs | 14 | by Kumbirai Kevin Mwenye
Zimbabwe baby elephants headed for Chinese circus
A grim fate likely awaits young elephants plucked from Zimbabwe's wild.Sources in Zimbabwe say that young elephants seized from their mothers in Hwange National Park months ago are about to be...Published: 01 Jul 2015 at 11:31hrs | 1 | by Christina Russo
Zimbabwe stealing and selling Zambia jumbos?
WASHINGTON - Zimbabwe's plans to export baby elephants deserve swift condemnation from the United States, conservationists told a federal judge.They also claimed that some of the elephants do ...Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 14:12hrs | | by Courthouse News
Open letter to Sahara News
Dear Sahara News Righteous anger and an overwhelming sense of disappointment are the motivating factors for the origination of this article. What brought about these strong emotions is the...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Nicole Hondo
5.2-magnitude earthquake rocks Madrid
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Madrid and central Spain on Monday, seismologists said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.Spain's National Geographic Institute init...Published: 23 Feb 2015 at 20:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Russian journalist escape Zimbabwe jail term, fined $600
A Russian journalist who works for National Geographic Channel escaped jail after he was fined $600 for three different charges by Victoria Falls magistrate Sharon Rosemani.Daniil Nikolev,...Published: 29 Jul 2014 at 12:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Emirates circles the globe over 18,000 times in 2013
Nearly 46 million meals loaded on flights leaving Dubai HARARE - Emirates' aircraft flew around the world more than 18,000 times in 2013, unde...Published: 31 Dec 2013 at 05:41hrs | | by Moyo Roy
ZBC-TV & Channel 2 Programme Line Up
HOW YOU CAN TUNE IN TO CHANNEL 2 TV.FOR NOW THE CHANNEL CAN BE RECEIVED IN AN 80KM RADIUS OUTSIDE OF HARARE AND BULAWAYO. ZBC CHANNEL 2 OPERATES ON VHF (VERY HIGH FREQUENCY) BAND 3 AT 199.25 M...Published: 06 Jun 2013 at 18:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Three storm chasers killed by Oklahoma tornadoes
Three storm chasers were among 13 people killed by tornadoes that rampaged through central Oklahoma on Friday, underscoring the high risk of tracking tornadoes and forcing the media to rethink h...Published: 03 Jun 2013 at 00:25hrs | 2 | by Reuters
Violence and crimes in the name of power: The Fear
In his latest book "The Fear", Peter Godwin describes torture, violence and crimes in the name of power in the country that was once a prototype of the "rainbow nation". Why did the paradigm never hap...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 08:14hrs | 1 | by Peter Godwin
Mugabe: A good candidate for Egyptation
I am still looking and searching for the vocabulary and diction with which to name and describe what I saw in Bhengazi. After what I saw, I believe that God is the people and that the peopl...Published: 01 Mar 2011 at 07:24hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Oldest wine press found
Washington - Archaeologists have unearthed the oldest wine-making facility ever found, using biochemical techniques to identify a dry red vintage made about 6 000 years ago in what is now southern Arm...Published: 12 Jan 2011 at 13:11hrs | | by Byo24NEWS
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