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PROPHECY: An alcoholic African President to die
Divine Kingdom Baptist Ministries leader Pastor Ian Ndlovu has released a prophetic word that an African President will soon die of acute alcoholism. Ndlovu, who did not mention the name of th...Published: 10 hrs ago | 7245 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Woman gets protection order against abusive hubby
A wife of a businessman in Bulawayo has been granted a protection order against his husband whom she accused of physically abusing her.Talent Mbengo filed an application for a protection order...Published: 11 hrs ago | 854 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa orders Plumtree High reconstruction
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has ordered the immediate reconstruction of Plumtree High School dining hall which was gutted by fire on Thursday. The President yesterday sent two Cabinet Ministers to the...Published: 30 May 2020 at 09:46hrs | 933 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo Hospital bans visitors
MPILO Central Hospital in Bulawayo has imposed an indefinite ban on patients' visits after recording four COVID-19 cases in a single day early this week. Authorities at the hospital had all al...Published: 30 May 2020 at 09:40hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Gold Baron tries to exonerate self as murder trial resumes
THE trial of gold dealer Baron Dube who allegedly shot and killed a member of a rival mining gang in Esigodini following a dispute, resumed yesterday at the Bulawayo High Court with the accused person...Published: 30 May 2020 at 09:13hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube to unveil price stabilisation measures
GOVERNMENT will soon announce measures to stabilise prices of basic commodities while arresting inflation as consumers' buying power continues to drop. While prices of basic commodities are constantly...Published: 28 May 2020 at 07:36hrs | 2049 | by Staff reporter
The great Moses Chunga
A rare talent , top marksman. He was a football genius, a complete footballer and did not shy away to make his views and feelings known - Can't play for peanuts.Moses 'Razorman' Chunga -now Ba...Published: 27 May 2020 at 10:13hrs | 2736 | by Leonard Koni
Matebeleland Zambezi Water Trust lashes out at BCC
THE Matebeleland Zambezi Water Trust (MZWT) has accused the Bulawayo City Council of mismanagement and lack of vision that has led to the city's water crisis. Bulawayo is facing a critical wat...Published: 27 May 2020 at 07:18hrs | 559 | by Staff reporter
Cook Off's Netflix premiere date revealed
THE countdown has begun for Zimbabwe's award-winning film Cook Off to premiere on the world's leading Internet entertainment service, Netflix. Cook Off , a 2017 comedy film will be available o...Published: 27 May 2020 at 07:15hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Vendors take refuge in online trade
Informal traders have embraced online business opportunities that came with the COVID-19 induced lockdown measures in Bulawayo. Informal traders say the lockdown has taught them to embrace Inf...Published: 26 May 2020 at 09:21hrs | 557 | by Stephen Jakes
Mchichwa triggers Musona debate
FORMER Warriors and Kaizer Chiefs defender Rabson Mchichwa has picked Khama Billiat ahead of former Zimbabwe captains Peter Ndlovu and Benjani Mwaruwari as well as current skipper Knowledge Musona as ...Published: 26 May 2020 at 07:37hrs | 3690 | by Staff reporter
24 months jail for killing gold ore thief
A security guard from Kwekwe has been sentenced to 24 months in prison for fatally shooting a suspected gold ore thief once in the head with a Vanguard rifle. Francis Dhlamini (43) appeared before Bul...Published: 26 May 2020 at 07:12hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Makhalisa Literary Trust promotes IsiNdebele literature
A LOCAL Trust has embarked on a programme to promote isiNdebele literature after observing that few writers were penning novels in the language threatening its future existence. The Barbara Cl...Published: 25 May 2020 at 07:43hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Zipra cadres celebrate Dabengwa's life
EX-Zipra cadres have paid tribute to former Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa (pictured) as the country marked the first anniversary of his death.Dabengwa died on May 23 in Kenya on his way back hom...Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:01hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo's 2 relatives poisoned in South Africa
Professor Jonathan Moyo is a grieving man after a tragedy struck and death took two of his close family members Lwazi Maseko and Thabo Ndlovu who was poisoned in South Africa. Posting on Twitt...Published: 23 May 2020 at 18:07hrs | 7529 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Remembering the Prophet who foretold Jah Prayzah's rise to fame
The late Prophet Sisonke Ndlovu ,in 2016, prophesied in an interview that was recorded by Sunday Life that he had received a prophecy about high-riding and award-winning musician Jah Prayzah, whom he ...Published: 23 May 2020 at 16:33hrs | 2824 | by Fidelis Fengu
Laduma ladlula: lakhothama iqhawe lezwe.
Ibandla elidala le ZAPU lisungule inhlelo ezizathatha iviki eyodwa egcweleyo likhumbula owaye ngu Mongameli walo umuyi u Dr Dumiso Dabengwa owayesaziwa ngegama elithi"The Black Russian''loba ''DD'...Published: 23 May 2020 at 14:42hrs | 929 | by ZAPU
Thieves crash in getaway car
TWO men from Bulawayo who were court on camera stealing from a vehicle in Gwanda were arrested after their getaway car was involved in an accident during a speed chase. Mpilwenhle Ndlovu (35) ...Published: 23 May 2020 at 08:34hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
Omega Sibanda to replace Mutodi as Deputy Minister?
ZANU PF Member of Parliament for Vungu Constituency Omega Sibanda might soon land the post of Deputy Government Spokesperson which was previously held by sacked Dr Energy Mutodi a highly placed source...Published: 22 May 2020 at 20:07hrs | 6730 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Health experts, CSOs warn of spike in COVID-19 cases
HEALTH experts and civil society organisations have warned of a possible spike in COVID-19 cases due to reckless behaviour by citizens who are moving around without masks and ignoring social distancin...Published: 22 May 2020 at 07:01hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Teachers unions oppose June exams, schools reopening
While the Government continues working out how to reopen schools in phases, starting with public examination classes, as Zimsec finalises plans for the late June examinations, some teachers unions are...Published: 22 May 2020 at 06:23hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
BCC rubbishes Paul Kruger's nonsensical water report
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) insists that consultants brought in by government to assess the city's water situation did not present an honest report. The city fathers still want the State to declar...Published: 21 May 2020 at 07:46hrs | 1169 | by Staff reporter
8 arrested for smuggling groceries
EIGHT people have been arrested in Beitbridge for smuggling groceries, blankets and electrical equipment from South Africa. Police are still to assess the value of the smuggled goods. ...Published: 21 May 2020 at 07:12hrs | 1559 | by Staff reporter
Justice Maphosa donates to distressed families
PROMINENT South Africa based Zimbabwean businessman Mr Justice Maphosa has donated food hampers and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to 1 100 vulnerable families who include returnees from South Af...Published: 20 May 2020 at 17:23hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Diabetic 73-year-old widow relieved as Bigtime gives aid to 1,100 Zimbabweans
For 73-year-old widow Ellen Ndlovu, who lives in the mining town of Gwanda, south of Zimbabwe, lockdown has been nightmarish. The diabetic granny, responsible for the upkeep of her late son's seven-ye...Published: 20 May 2020 at 08:28hrs | 1032 | by Busisani Ncube
Dead returnee was chronically ill, says Mavhima
ZIMBABWEAN returnee from South Africa, Nomathemba Ndlovu (31), who died on Sunday night at Mkoba Teachers College quarantine centre in Gweru, was chronically ill and still awaiting COVID-19 polymerase...Published: 20 May 2020 at 07:31hrs | 1482 | by Staff reporter
The Dumiso Dabengwa story that I know
On the 23rd of May 2019, Zimbabwe lost one of its sons of contemporary revolutionary struggle against social, political as well as economic injustice since the early 60's.Coming from a ZAPU in...Published: 19 May 2020 at 18:55hrs | 940 | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu
WATCH: Zimbabwe among top 5 notorious countries
Bulawayo based clergyman Pastor Ian Ndlovu says Zimbabwe among the top 5 countries that are bound to be troublesome in the world if Christians do not pray. In a prophetic message given on Sund...Published: 19 May 2020 at 13:44hrs | 18915 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Covid-19 shifts attention from other health services
In a few days time, Langa Mthethwa will be due for a visit at Mpilo Central Hospital to get her Jadelle removed. The implant contraception has helped ensure she does not have unplanned pregnancies as ...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:12hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
No water crisis in Bulawayo, says Engineers
INDEPENDENT engineers hired by government to assess the water situation in Bulawayo have disputed council position that the city was facing an acute water crisis, arguing instead that the city lacked ...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:56hrs | 1588 | by Staff reporter
Mine worker dies in blast
A worker at Vumbachikwe Mine died after he allegedly fell during a blasting exercise when he was alone underground. Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson, Chief Inspector Philisani...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:25hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
6-day water shedding in Bulawayo starts
BULAWAYO'S six-day weekly water shedding exercise starts today in most suburbs with restoration of supplies being staggered into two parts, each running for 12 hours. Council is battling to provide ad...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:25hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Non-tourism businesses start to re-open in Victoria Falls
VICTORIA Falls is slowly coming back to life as some businesses reopen but tourism, the town's mainstay, remains the missing link. A snap survey around town showed that shops, construction sit...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:25hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Sikhosana death 'shakes Zanu-PF'
Vice-President Kembo Mohadi has said the late national hero Absolom Sikhosana was a dedicated and loyal cadre with unquestionable credentials. He made the remarks yesterday while delivering a condolen...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:23hrs | 2989 | by Staff reporter
Zapu scorns 'useless' ex-secretary general Absolom Sikhosana
OPPOSITION Zapu has slammed late Zanu-PF politburo member Absolom Sikhosana for being a "useless and harmless" man who did not deserve to be conferred with the highest honour of the land.Sikho...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:21hrs | 1264 | by newzimbabwe
New list of MDC MPs to be recalled from Parliament on Tuesday
The Dr Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T is set to recall some of its proportional representation Members of Parliament and Senators who are reportedly pledging allegiance to the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Ch...Published: 18 May 2020 at 06:06hrs | 5234 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Drug abuse rampant among youth during lockdown
The drug abuse is reportedly rampant among youth during lockdown.Mthandazo Ndlovu a counselor in addiction and adolescent life coach said drugs abuse has escalated during lockdown among ...Published: 17 May 2020 at 14:45hrs | 357 | by Stephen Jakes
Joshua Nkomo's symbolism in Matabeleland's search for true freedom
BackgroundIt all began with Sipho Malunga's speech which was virtually delivered in honour of the late revered Zimbabwe nationalist, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, on the occasion of his annual Memorial Le...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:40hrs | 780 | by George M Mkhwanazi
'Bulawayo water woes to ease by monthend'
WATER problems bedevilling Bulawayo are expected to ease before the end of the month as the Government has moved swiftly to augment supplies through rehabilitating more boreholes at the Nyamandlovu Aq...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:21hrs | 980 | by Staff reporter
Absolom Sikhosana declared national hero
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared Absolom Sikhosana, a Zanu-PF Politburo member who died yesterday a national hero.Sikhosana (70), who was also acting Zanu-PF chairman for Bulawayo Pro...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:20hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
Bindura man appeals for help after being assaulted by soldiers
A Bindura man who was recently assaulted by soldiers in the mining town (Bindura) for defying the country's lockdown is appealing for help to cater for his medical bills since he broke his hand....Published: 16 May 2020 at 21:44hrs | 3712 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Joshua Nkomo's symbolism in Matabeleland's search for true freedom
It all began with Sipho Malunga's speech which was virtually delivered in honour of the late revered Zimbabwe nationalist, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, on the occasion of his annual Memorial Lecture Series o...Published: 16 May 2020 at 14:12hrs | 1201 | by George M Mkhwanazi
Bulawayo has enough water for a year, says Govt
Government has brushed aside a proposal by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to declare the water situation a national disaster, saying there is enough water to last up to 14 months.With the dam...Published: 16 May 2020 at 09:20hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo extends water-shedding to 144 hours
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has decommissioned Lower Ncema Dam after water level reached an all-time low of 6,49%, bringing the number of decommissioned dams to three, a move that has forced the c...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:48hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Gold 'robbers' out on $1 000 bail
TWO illegal gold panners who allegedly trailed a haulage truck, which was coming from a mine in Filabusi before they attacked and robbed the driver of 1,17kg of gold worth $1 million at gunpoint have ...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:22hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa intervenes in Bulawayo water crisis
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has been engaged over Bulawayo water woes and Government has started implementing a plan to solve the crisis. To that end, consultant engineers have been roped in to come up with s...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:16hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumi hopes to reclaim constituency
MUTARE - Esau Mupfumi is the only Zanu PF politician to ever be voted into parliament for an entirely urban constituency in Mutare since 2000.And he is hoping to have a second bite of the cher...Published: 15 May 2020 at 15:33hrs | 1503 | by Ngoni Shumba
Bulawayo to go without water for 144 hours
The Bulawayo City Council has announced that it is decommissioning the Lower Ncema Dam with effect from Friday the 15th of May 2020.The decommissioning has been necessitated by lower water lev...Published: 15 May 2020 at 11:05hrs | 1281 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo taps to run once a week
BULAWAYO residents will now receive running water only once a week after council announced that it will decommission Lower Ncema Dam today, as the city grapples with one of its worst water crises in r...Published: 15 May 2020 at 06:55hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
Inter-city travellers violate lockdown
A NUMBER of people are increasingly travelling between cities and provinces without exemption in violation of level two lockdown regulations banning inter-city travel. Some Zimbabweans continu...Published: 14 May 2020 at 07:29hrs | 2523 | by Staff reporter
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