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'Bulawayo is built on love'
BULAWAYO's success is anchored on love and acts of philanthropy, Bulawayo City Council's Corporate Communications Manager, Mrs Nesisa Mpofu has said.She said this during a Christmas party held...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 10:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi presses for Gukurahundi compensation
THE Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) wants the international community to pressure President Emmerson Mnangagwa to compensate Gukurahundi victims.There has been no redress to the 1980s mass kill...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean who dressed Queen Elizabeth and Princess Diana
VUYELWA Mabena first demonstrated her exceptional ability for tailoring at the age of ten, when she volunteered to assist her mother in her business in Bulawayo's city centre.She saw her mothe...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 19:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Remembering gukurahundi genocide
The spirit of Mthwakazi insecurity and why the Mthwakazi prosecutor general must bring the perpetrators of these henious crimes to justice.Greetings to all!For forty-two years, the insecur...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 8 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Celebration of Queen Lozikeyi goes full on today
One of Zimbabwe's most powerful queens, Lozikeyi Dlodlo's life and exploits will be spelt out through song and dance at the Bulawayo Arts Festival (Baf) today.The event dubbed Songs of Queen L...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ibumba festival roars to life
THE virtual Ibumba International Festival kicked off yesterday with a number of artistes set to perform at the fete organised by Siyaya Arts, a Bulawayo-based arts and entertainment company.On...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Iyasa founding and longest-serving member, Bonnie dies
The arts fraternity in Zimbabwe has been plunged into mourning again following the death of Iyasa founding and longest serving member, Sibonisiwe Sithole, who died in Bulawayo on Thursday morning....Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa backs down on Zimbabwe genocide
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has given in to demands by traditional leaders, who want the government to take a back seat in the exhumation and reburial of victims of army atrocities.Mnangagwa,...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man murdered over torn R10 note at gambling school
TWO men have been arrested for allegedly beating their friend to death for placing a bet using a torn 10 rand note during a gambling game. Thulani Nkomo (19) and Peter Dube (26) both from Fila...Published: 20 Oct 2020 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mudenda's Gukurahundi remarks ignite storm
A PROPOSAL by Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, for government to stay the ongoing exhumation of Gukurahundi victims until a legal framework has been put in place has torched a storm, w...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi remarks ignite storm
A PROPOSAL by Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, for government to stay the ongoing exhumation of Gukurahundi victims until a legal framework has been put in place has torched a storm, w...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 08:43hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Poser for Gukurahundi mass graves
The exhumation of the remains of Gurahundi victims buried in mass graves dotted around Matabeleland and those thrown into mine shafts will pose ethical challenges as it will require the consent of all...Published: 05 May 2019 at 10:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi to embark on peace building programme countrywide
The national healing and reconciliation process has contributed to the country's security by removing social threats while building and fostering sustained peace and national cohesion, Vice President ...Published: 04 May 2019 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Expert help for Gukurahundi reburials
Ukuthula Trust, which was responsible for the recent successful exhumation and reburial of a Gukurahundi victim in Tsholotsho, says it is ready to assist families rebury their loved ones as part of ef...Published: 04 May 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
A giant and pioneer of Mthwakazi politics dies
Dr Edwin Mkhwanazi is the man who revolutionised the Mthwakazi politics. He was the founder and president of MTHWAKAZI. MTHWAKAZI was the first political party which sought the restoration of Mthwakaz...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 08:07hrs | 1 | by Thulani Nkala
Vusa Mkhaya, Nkwali bring Austria vibe to Bulawayo
PREPARATIONS for Austria-based singers Nkwali and Vusa Mkhaya's show at Bulawayo Theatre on Saturday are at an advanced stage with the two hard at work rehearsing.The duo, who have been in the...Published: 04 Jan 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nkwali, Vusa Mkhaya remember The City of Kings and Queens
AFTER almost a year of entertaining Europe, Austria-based singers Nkwali and Vusa Mkhaya want to bring that flavour to Bulawayo, the city where it all began.Vusa Mkhaya, who is part of the Ins...Published: 19 Dec 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Madlela to celebrate success with gala
MULTI-TALENTED artiste Madlela Sikhobokhobo will be holding an inaugural music festival dubbed Madlela Day on 23 December at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda to celebrate his success in the arts industry....Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nightmare of Mugabe and his allies' Matabele atrocities
The first details of a shock report of Zimbabwe's government troops' atrocities in camp Bhalagwe and elsewhere has emerged despite Mugabe's curtain of silence, writes David BeresfordOne of the...Published: 08 Dec 2017 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by David Beresford
Insingizi, Nkwali recruited for The Lion King
While Hollywood and the world at large have been abuzz about the pending remake of classic animated flick The Lion King, Bulawayo musicians Insingizi and Nkwali are part of an elite cast of musicians ...Published: 29 Sep 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
All set for Bulawayo Arts Awards
Bulawayo City Hall in the City of Queens and Kings plays host to the inaugural ceremony of the much-anticipated Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) on Friday.Given the socio-economic situation in the c...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
200 elephants terrorize Tsholotsho North villagers
Tsholotsho North villagers in Wards 4 and 5 face are in deep trouble amid reports that close to 200 herd of elephants have reportedly escaped from Hwange National Parks. ...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 13:26hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe arrives as 1,000s troop in for 21st bash
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrives in Bulawayo this morning for the 21st February Movement celebrations which roar to life at the Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matobo District.Thousands...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vusa Mkhaya draws full house
Austria-based musician, Vusa Mkhaya performed to a full house at Indaba Book Cafe on Friday night.Mkhaya who was a member of Insingizi group, announced his entry into solo music career thr...Published: 23 Jan 2017 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stay away from pool of death, Mayor warns residents
BULAWAYO mayor Councillor Martin Moyo has appealed to members of the public to keep away from Entumbane suburb's Enkwalini, popularly known as the "pool of death", where dozens of lives have been ...Published: 14 Jan 2017 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Missing man's body found floating in pool of death
THE body of a man who has been missing since Saturday was found in Entumbane suburb's Enkwalini "pool of death" yesterday morning.Dozens of people have drowned in the pool over the years....Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Jam session shifts base to Club 263
AS a way of increasing patronage at the Bulawayo Jam Session, organisers have moved the next edition to the recently opened Club 263.The musical event - a platform for budding artistes to show...Published: 26 Aug 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Showbiz Reporter
Iyasa member 'Nkwali' nominated for ZIWA Musician of The Year award
Nomathamsanqa Mkwananzi popularly known as Nkwali has been nominated for 2016 ZIWA musician of the year award.Although she does not need any introduction in arts sectors a she has been w...Published: 03 Aug 2016 at 20:50hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
The audacity of hope for Mthwakazi: Restoration Awakening Series: 1
Dr Mpiyseizwe Churchill GuduzaMLF Vice PresidentLondon, United Kingdom3 June, 2016I. IntroductionMy argument is three-fold. Firstly, that the major thesis of Shona intellec...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 14:52hrs | 1 | by Dr Mpiyseizwe Churchill Guduza
Orbituary Message - Mvikeli Mathema
Umhlahlo we Sizwe sika Mthwakazi , convey with sadness the passing away executive member Pastor Mvikeli Mathema who died yesterday after a struggle with kidney failure. By the time of his death he hel...Published: 18 Apr 2016 at 21:29hrs | 2 | by Mkhululi Sibindi
'Pool of death' claims another victim
THE Enkwalini "pool of death" in Bulawayo's Entumbane suburb has claimed another victim after the body of a man was found floating in the pool in a suspected case of suicide. Victor Sibanda, 1...Published: 04 Apr 2016 at 06:50hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Enkwalini 'death pool' to be fenced
THE Bulawayo City Council is considering putting a perimeter fence around Enkwalini "pool of death" in Entumbane suburb to prevent residents from accessing the area.Dozens of residents have dr...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Nqobile Tshili
Zenzo Nyathi ventures into music
After years of mesmerising theatre lovers and viewers on the small screen, veteran actor and former Amakorokoza star, Zenzo "Mzambane" Nyathi is now exploring his musical side as he plans to begin wor...Published: 23 Mar 2016 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Man throws self into 'pool of death'
A MAN from Bulawayo's Njube suburb died after he allegedly threw himself into Enkwalini "pool of death" in Entumbane on Sunday evening.Dozens of people have drowned in the pool over the years....Published: 22 Mar 2016 at 08:14hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Iyasa, Culture Fund host 7th Edition finals of Isiphiwo Sami Talent Search and Development
Iyasa in partnership with Culture Fund of Zimbabwe will host the 7th edition finals of the programme Isiphiwo Sami Talent Search and development programme. In a statement the organisation said...Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 14:53hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Fake US$ notes land man in jail
A Chitungwiza man was jailed for and effective 14 months last Thursday for attempting to buy sanitary pads with counterfeit notes.Tawana Bocha (25) of Zengeza approached Kudakwashe Nkwali, wh...Published: 22 Sep 2014 at 06:33hrs | | by Court Reporter
The Politics of Land and Housing
I have been asked to speak on the politic of land and housing in our cities. I only get these invitations because of the strength of the movement of which I am part and so, on behalf of Abahlali ...Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 08:06hrs | | by Sbu Zikode
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