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Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 174 | by Agencies
'King Munhumutapa' disrespectful to the Ndebele people
The Matabeleland-based opposition political party, Freedom Alliance, has criticized King Munumutapa (Timothy Chiminya) for his recent statements regarding his planned visit to Matabeleland as a nation...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:53hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs oppose 'King Munhumutapa's shrine tour
Some Chiefs in Matabeleland have called on the National Chiefs Council to investigate the alleged King Munhumutapa seeking to conduct rituals at some of the spiritual shrines.The ruling party ...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 15:29hrs | 2023 | by Staff reporter
Chinese shoots 3 Gokwe miners, kills 1 in Zimbabwe
Kwekwe Magistrate Cheryl Tembo has remanded Chinese national Cai Yulong (58) in custody for allegedly murdering an artisanal miner and severely injuring two others who trespassed into his mine....Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 08:20hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story
It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dzibalemvula to launch debut album of traditional Ndebele music
DZIBALEMVULA, a music group that sings in isiNdebele is ready to launch its first album at Insizwa Beer Garden in Bulawayo's Old Magwegwe suburb on 20 April.The group, which consists of Evias ...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman's naked body found floating in sewer pond
Police in Gokwe are investigating a suspected murder case following the discovery of a naked woman's body which had bruises, floating in a sewer pond at Gokwe Centre on Tuesday.Midlands provin...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 09:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Burial impasse drags on for 4 months
IT is now four months since the murder of a Gokwe artisanal miner at Zhombe Business Centre, popularly known as Kwa-Juwero under Chief Gwesela, with affected families failing to agree on terms and con...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Former Njelele shrine custodian dies
The former custodian of the Njelele shrine Solufa Ncube, popularly known as Khulu Thobela, has died.Chief Masuku, whose jurisdiction coveres the sacred shrine, confirmed that Ncube died after ...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How ZPRA, ZANLA were allocated camps in Entumbane
WE round-up our interview with former freedom fighter Lieutenant-Colonel (Rtd) Alson Masilinge Muleya. Lt-Col (Rtd) Muleya who trained as a regular officer cadet at the Zambian Military Academy in Koh...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Spirit of vengeance cited in Lupane double murder
Spiritual leaders believe that Clever Ngwenya of Gwalubha village in Lupane District, who brutally killed his elderly parents, may have been influenced by vengeful spirits haunting him.Clever ...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Murdered artisanal miner's body 'demanding' its missing body parts at mortuary
FROM spending nine days dumped outside a house at the Muchechetere homestead in Zhombe East, the remains of Munyaradzi Dube (31) who was allegedly murdered for ritual purposes, are now reportedly "mak...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
King Mambos' SA bride receives a rousing welcome
AFTER a colourful ceremony in South Africa where he wedded Queen Zandile Mhlambi recently, King Mambo's subjects gave a rousing welcome to his new bride, with people from around the country gathering ...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
King Mambo weds in South Africa
KING Mambo yesterday tied the knot with a South African, Queen Zandile Mhlambi, at a colourful ceremony held in the neighbouring country.In 2020, King Mambo married his then second wife, Queen...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
2 minors die in scotch cart mishaps
Two children died in Gokwe and Zvishavane respectively in two separate incidents involving ox-drawn carts.Midlands Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incidents saying...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
The death and burial of King Mzilikazi
KING Mzilikazi reigned until his death in September 1868.. At the time of his death he was estimated to be in his late 70s or early 80s. His death followed that of his senior and closest wife Queen Lo...Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:55hrs | 1 | by Mzala Tom
'Insane' opposition parties banned in Gokwe
IN a veiled attack on the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), Gokwe's Chief Njelele has dismissed as 'insane' opposition supporters agitating for the ouster of President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the fo...Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chief sucked in woman disappearance case
CHIEF Njelele has been sucked into the case in which a 25-year-old Gokwe woman disappeared in 2019 after she was allegedly lured to South Africa by her boyfriend.The chief, born Misheck Njelel...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare govt removes shield signage at Joshua Mqabuko Airport
THE opposition Zimbabwe African People's Union (Zapu) party has expressed anger over the removal of the shield signage at the Joshua Mqabuko International Airport in Bulawayo.Zapu described it...Published: 10 May 2022 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
2 drown in mine shaft
TWO men were found dead in a flooded mine shaft in Gokwe South, police have said.Munyaradzi Muduri (33) and Admire Mazarahanda (22) both from Chief Njelelele in Gokwe, died upon admission at G...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo tells subjects to stop pursuing foreign traditions, religion
KING Litshe kaligiqeki Domborenyika Dr Mike Moyo, known as King Mambo, has expressed concern over churches and people who defile mountains and cultural sites.King Mambo made the remarks while ...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Man fakes son's death
A Gokwe man recently stumbled upon his own death certificate leading to a police report and the arrest, conviction and fining of his father who had made the false death report in 2019 to claim a funer...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man finds own death certificate
WHEN a Gokwe man recently stumbled upon his own death certificate it led to police reports, arrest, conviction and fining of his father who had made the false death report in 2019 to claim a funeral b...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 15:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Balancing rock splits and falls at Njelele shrine
A ROCK split into two with the other half sliding down a mountain destroying vegetation at the sacred Njelele Shrine in Matobo district in what culturalists believe is communication of a bad omen....Published: 14 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Spirit medium dies at 'Little Njelele'
A SPIRIT medium died after he was stung by a swarm of bees at a shrine in Tsholotsho where rain-makers, popularly known as ihosana, had gathered for some traditional rituals.Mr Milton Tshuma (...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Unpacking a Prospective Councillor's Political Manifesto: Education
On the 7th of December 2021 I published my Political Manifesto as prospective councillor for Gokwe-Mapfungautsi Constituency Ward 25 Zimbabwe 2023 General Elections.My manifesto was received with mixe...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 22:13hrs | 8 | by Etiwel Mutero
Bulawayo High Court comes to Gweru
THE Bulawayo High Court Circuit will from Monday be sitting in Gweru for two weeks during which 12 murder cases will be heard.Midlands provincial prosecutor Mr Samuel Pedzisayi confirmed the d...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for Shurugwi serial armed robber, killer
POLICE in Shurugwi have launched a manhunt for a serial armed robber who is wanted for a spate of robberies and a murder case committed in and around the area.Midlands provincial police spokes...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele King says his legitimacy was confirmed by Njelele
CLAIMANT to the ancient Ndebele kingdom, Stanley Raphael Khumalo, who has christened himself King Mzilikazi II, has claimed his legitimacy as a king was confirmed by ancestral spirits at the sacred Nj...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:38hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visits Gokwe South
First lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa visited Gokwe South district at Chief Njelele's homestead for Gota-Nhanga programme today.Speaking during the programme she said she is very much concerned by...Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 18:35hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Zimbabwe opposition party consults spirit mediums
THE recently-launched Conservative Zimbabwe party has consulted spirit mediums and elders at the Njelele shrine in Matobo to enhance its chances of winning the 2023 polls.Conservative Zimbabwe...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa breaking own rules, protocols
ALTHOUGH President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week announced Level 4 lockdown restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19, but glaring violations of regulations by top government officials, including him...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi, the forgetful man who reminds us about our heritage
"HELLO. I will be with you in a moment. I just want to finish this sentence," Pathisa Nyathi told a news crew that visited him at his home in Gwabalanda last week.Nyathi, who was seated in the...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
As Rhodes falls Nehanda arises
WHILE Zimbabweans bemoan the little money spent to remember a mother of our liberation, the Black Lives Matter Movement engulfs the globe after the massacre of George Floyd. Resultantly, statues and m...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:39hrs | | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
Mnangagwa defies COVID-19 protocols
THOUSANDS of people, mostly Zanu-PF supporters, yesterday gathered in defiance of COVID-19 safety protocols in central Harare for the unveiling of the statue of Mbuya Nehanda Charwe Nyakasikana....Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims credit for good rainy season
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has sensationally claimed that he was the force behind the good rains enjoyed in the country this season, in that he allowed traditional chiefs to conduct rainmaking ritua...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to launch Culture Week commemorations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected to officially launch Culture Week commemorations at Chief Njelele's homestead in Gokwe.The President will lead the nation in commemorating World Day for C...Published: 21 May 2021 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officiate at the Culture Week commemorations
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will on Friday officiate at the Culture Week commemorations at Chief Njelele's homestead in Gokwe South, Midlands province.The concept of culture week is derived f...Published: 18 May 2021 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Halloo Econet, Telecel and NetOne
The Gokwe Mapfungautsi Constituency is facing poor Network connectivity challenges. The Constituency is along Chinyudze-Masoro-Ganyungu road under the Mapfungautsi Plateau. The network w...Published: 04 May 2021 at 07:05hrs | | by Etiwel Mutero
Chevecheve High School is facing serious water challenges
Chevecheve High School is facing a serious water challenges such that a concerned whatsapp group had embarked on a fundraising campaign to install a solar powered borehole at the school.Chevec...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 08:03hrs | | by Mugwaza
Man bashed to death for hitting on woman at bar
The love of women claimed a life of a Gokwe man who allegedly proposed love at a beer binge to a woman who was with other patrons at Highway bar, Njelele business centre, recently.Sources fami...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 11:59hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Mambo dynasty to construct monuments for late Kings
THE Mambo dynasty has set in motion plans to construct monuments at the burial sites of its founding fathers, inclusive of the founding king of the Lozwi/Rozvi empire, Changamire Dombo.The lea...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Children accuse mother of witchcraft
A woman from Jahana Village under Chief Njelele has approached Chief Njelele's traditional court after her children accused her of bewitching them.The woman Sithabiso Ndlovu said she hasn't kn...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man parades neighbour's hat, use condom
A MAN from Gokwe paraded a used condom and hat of a man whom he suspected of having slept with his wife while he was away.A source close to the goings on at Mandeya Village under Chief Njelele...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 11:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man hands self to police after killing 'cheating' wife
The police here are investigating the murder of a 42-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her husband who handed himself to the police after committing the alleged crime.The accused Si...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ilitshe selikhulumile - Umoya Wezwe Lonke
Ngolwesithathu 24 ku Ntulikazi 2019, eNjelele, kuzwakale izwi eNjelele emva kwesivunguzane esibuthe izibi zabumba isithombe sesalukazi. Ngaleso sikhathi kwezwakala izwi elikhulu lisethula umbiko wesiz...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 15:14hrs | | by Culture Matojeni
'Mnangagwa's govt failing to honour Joshua Nkomo'
ZAPU believes government has not honoured its late leader and father Zimbabwe, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, by failing todeclare the day he passed away a national holiday.Nkomo, who was born on June ...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hungry lions hoovering around to devour Nyaminyami RDC response
I am Mwiimpu Hanjeleha of Monze, Zambia. I read the above story in your news online. I have been serving in the NGOs sector in that district. The persons being attacked in that piece I know them total...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Mwiimpu Hanjeleha
Wife caught with used condom
A MARRIED woman from Gokwe became the face of shame and infidelity after a used condom and underwear were found in her bedroom hut. Nyarai Chalisegela is married to Edward Ndlovu, an art...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
In politics, there is no free lunch
YESTERDAY, we ran a story on how at least 3 000 families under Chief Misheck Njelele in Gokwe were left homeless after being evicted from their illegal settlements in Chemagora, Sikombela, Bhadha and ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday
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