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Bulawayo police warn against vuzu parties
POLICE in Bulawayo have warned teenagers against convening the infamous underground Vuzu parties and abusing drugs after schools closed on Thursday as they risk being arrested. The police said...Published: 20 hrs ago | 916 | by Staff Reporter
Teen boy 'drinks brandy' to death
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a boy (13) from Bulawayo who allegedly finished an undiluted 750ml bottle of brandy in less than an hour.The brandy has an alcohol percentage of 43 percent compa...Published: 20 hrs ago | 815 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo boy dies after drinking undiluted klipdrift
A Bulawayo boy has died after stealing and drinking undiluted alcohol recently the police have said.According to the police the 13-year-old male minor died in Bulawayo on 1 December after cons...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 07:27hrs | 3324 | by Mandla Ndlovu
4 Bulawayo schools under probe for bullying, drug abuse
THE Primary and Secondary Education ministry last week called for a meeting with parents and stakeholders to root out bullying which has gone out of hand at Bulawayo schools.Ministry officials...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:21hrs | 464 | by Staff rpeorter
Outcry as boarding school fees soar
Some parents are in shock after a number of schools hiked fees for next year's first term to as high as $12 000, although Government yesterday said it had not approved any increases. Form Ones...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1524 | by Staff reporter
Gasa takes Tamba irikurira out of Harare
Sungura prodigy Romeo Gasa who last week launched his latest album titled Tamba iri ikurira at East point (formerly Jazz 105) is now taking his new album out of Harare to Mash West this weekend....Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 14:22hrs | 733 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chiwenga, wife mystery deepens
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday held a homecoming party where his wife and senior Zanu-PF officials were conspicuous by their absence.Chiwenga, who returned to Zimbabwe on Novemb...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:18hrs | 19431 | by Staff reporter
Falcon College headmaster steps down
FALCON College headmaster, Reginald Querl is stepping down from his position, with the revered educator leaving the Esigodini private institution where he has been since the beginning of 2002. ...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:02hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Wesley Gwata: Lenny's reincarnate
FORMER Highlanders and Dynamos star defender Lenny Gwata would have turned 43 on December 13, had he not succumbed to a fever on April 12, 2010.Gwata's wife, Beater Mangethe, the popular music...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:52hrs | 2965 | by Comm John Makamure
Govt brutality on citizens bad example for nation
Every community and society's norms and standards are usually set by those in authority. That is why, even at family level, the parents' behaviour and teachings play a primary role in determining the ...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:49hrs | 194 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
UN warns of turmoil in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE is on the verge of a major man-made famine characterised by partisan food distribution, repeated droughts and years of economic and financial decay that have left nearly eight million people,...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:39hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Scores of families stranded after hail storm in Matobo
Scores of families are stranded for shelter after a hailstorm recently hit the area leaving a train of destruction.According to district government officials, 846 people were seriously affecte...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:04hrs | 401 | by Stephen Jakes
How to Spy on an Android Phone without root
The popularity of spy apps is increasing day by day. Parents are interested in monitoring the activities of the kids. While there are some partners to what to know what their better half is doing. In ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 13:10hrs | 1804 | by Aqib Ijaz
Mnangagwa should treat citizens well
SINCE 1988, Zimbabwe has never seen a terrible government like that of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The situation we are in now is so terrible and unbearable. We are treated like Dalstroy pris...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo schools post best results for Grade 7 exams
BULAWAYO Province was the best performing nationally once again in the 2019 Grade Seven public examinations and the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has hailed the province for hard work. ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:20hrs | 4321 | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm ravages Bulilima West
A HAILSTORM, which ploughed through Bulilima West over the weekend, destroyed entire classrooms at Ndolwane Primary School, leaving only one, with reports that yesterday pupils were turned away becaus...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:28hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Siwela dies
It is with great pain that we share the sad news of the passing on of Cde King Siwela, father of MLO President Cde Paul Siwela.Cde King Siwela passed on at 04:00 yesterday morning after ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 06:17hrs | 3203 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe govt brutalization of citizenry sets bad example in campaign against domestic and gender-based violence
Every community and society's norms and standards are usually set by those in authority. That is why, even at family level, the parents' behaviour and teachings play a primary role in determining the ...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 14:04hrs | 593 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans on 950km Cape Town-Namibia walk to escape xenophobia
SCORES of South Africa based Zimbabwean migrants are reported to be among more than 200 refugees who have started a long walk from the port city of Cape Town into neighbouring Namibia.The dist...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 07:12hrs | 2801 | by Staff reporter
All is not lost when O-Level results are not good
O-Level candidates are now trooping back home after sweating it out writing the final exams. It was a walk in the park for some yet a Herculean undertaking for others writing same. Parents, th...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:52hrs | 3069 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Tshinga Dube: The Anti-colonial transfiguration of the self
On Friday, 22 November, 2019, a decorated cadre of Zimbabwe's long-drawn-out armed liberation struggle and long-serving former Cabinet Minister, Othiniel Siduduzo "Tshinga" Dube launched his biography...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:13hrs | 122 | by Richard Mahomva
Govt nullifies school fees hike
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has ordered that all school fees increases by private schools for next year are null and void, as they have not been approved by the ministry.Th...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 10:53hrs | 2686 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans competing in lifestyles in the UK
In November alone fifteen Zimbabweans have died in the Uk from stress related cases. The life in the UK has been moulded to a competition. It may not be The Hunger Games, but in this massive multi-pla...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 07:40hrs | 72145 | by Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa caps 3149 MSU graduates
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today capped 3149 graduands at the 20th congregation of the Midlands State University (MSU) graduation ceremony in Senga, Gweru.Of the 3149 graduands, 771 were post-graduate studen...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:02hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga to rename his son
Property tycoon Frank Buyanga has won a court battle to change his four-year-old son's name on his birth certificate.The South Africa-based African Medallion Group boss is entangled in a bitte...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 21:06hrs | 1713 | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe no safe haven for Homosexuals
Ten percent of Zimbabwe's population are estimated to be gay or lesbian – they are simply born like this. However, only few dare to disclose their sexual orientation as homosexuality is largely reje...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 21:04hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Latest on Presidential guard who fired bullets at Mnangagwa residence
The Presidential guard who was arrested for firing bullets at State House on Wednesday was tortured and sent to a medical doctor on Thursday morning, Professor Jonathan Moyo has revealed. Moyo...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 12:15hrs | 28858 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dominican Convent raises school fees to $15 000 per term
The Dominican Convent High School in Bulawayo have made a shocking announcement of the 2020 fees structure for pupils learning there or intending to enrol for next year. In a letter to the par...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 07:49hrs | 4414 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nyasha Dube shines in United States of America
BUDDING football star, Nyasha Dube, who is based in the United States of America has been selected into all American Midwest Conference team because of his sterling performance. Dube, son to H...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:06hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter
Patients share wards with dead bodies in Zimbabwe
The medical personnel industrial action in Zimbabwe is blamed on the country's crumbling healthcare service, poor governance and corruption.The lack of response of the international community ...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 13:29hrs | 2925 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Civil servants can not live on ZUPCOs alone! Zim govt should give them their worthy and dignified salaries
Never in my 46 years of existence have I been exposed to such an ignorant and arrogant government as that of Zimbabwe. Never in my life have I encountered a group of people who are divorced from reali...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 08:45hrs | 3011 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Avenging spirit haunts inmate
During the day, he looks like any other inmate at his new home — Harare Central Prison, but when the lights go out, he knows no peace.Joram Siwela, a former Chaplin High School student and p...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:41hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls teachers boycott ZimSec exam
TEACHERS at Mosi-oa-Tunya High School in Victoria Falls on Wednesday stayed at home citing incapacitation at a time they were expected to supervise a Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) Ordi...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:31hrs | 1214 | by Staff reporter
Cain Mathema's appointment as Education Minister a disaster for Mthwakazi
The recently announced changes in the cabinet by Mishack Sibanda effected by Emerson Mnangagwa government leaves a lot to be desired.Cain Mathema is a former member of the Froliz party which l...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 09:25hrs | 3658 | by Mqondisi Moyo MRP President.
Zanu-PF youth leader faces disorderly conduct charge
THE Zanu-PF Masvingo province youth deputy chairperson, who picketed Bikita Rural District Council (RDC) offices together with party activists on Tuesday last week, was on Friday brought before magist...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:29hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's appalling human rights record must be corrected
IT comes as a seriously embarrassing affront to the Zimbabwe nation State that we are condemning hundreds, if not thousands, of fellow brothers and sisters to Statelessness simply because one or both ...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:18hrs | 195 | by Editorial - Newsday
Denny Mashengele left a 'trail of friendship'
Master of ceremonies Church leaders Family members and all present I am honoured to be one of the people chosen to speak for the friends of Denny Mashengele. Harold Ndl...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:17hrs | 378 | by Strike Mkandla
Herdsman sodomises employer's sons
A 35-YEAR-OLD herdsman from Ntabazinduna has been arrested for allegedly sodomising his employer's two sons twice on separate occasions claiming that he was teaching them how to do push-ups. T...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:12hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Boost for sex workers, the homeless
Chivi South legislator (Zanu-PF) Killer Zivhu has embarked on a project to empower 100 disadvantaged people in Harare as part of his efforts to unpack President Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 that seeks to t...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:08hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
UN condemns virginity testing
The United Nations has condemning and called for the end of virginity testing saying the practice is medically unnecessary, painful, humiliating and traumatic practice.The virginity test...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 16:43hrs | 1246 | by Staff Reporter
Tragedy of the cannibalistic Zimbabwe govt that devours and sucks dry its own teachers!
As a son of a teacher, I will never forget the utmost honour and pride attached to this profession in the 1980s - such that, even as a mere child, just being known as "Mr. Mbofana's son" made me walk ...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 12:05hrs | 1454 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The house that Torindo built
Young Torindo grew up in the village where his umbilical cord lies buried, symbolic of the way everyone finally ends up. Herding cattle and playing pastures soccer was part of the daily chores...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1846 | by Thomas Murisa
15 years jail for pupil rape teacher
A TEACHER at Premier High School in Bulawayo has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping a 12-year-old pupil that he was coaching English extra lessons. Shadreck Kantsholo (47) from Pu...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 1448 | by Staff reporter
Shocking primary school pupils dropout statistics recorded
ABOUT 20 400 pupils in the country dropped out of primary school in 2018, some after being married off, statistics by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) have...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Practise what you preach
We preach from the scriptures but very often find our practices to be in conflict with our gospels. I am not a saint either. Politicians campaign with assurances to bring "heaven" to our country, yet ...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:51hrs | 179 | by Prosper Tingini
Latest on Form One e-enrolment process
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has urged the rural populace with no access to mobile networks and broad transmission to approach their primary schools in order to access the Electroni...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:33hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Bonne for Warriors
MACAULEY Bonne is set to begin his international career with Zimbabwe as he is expected to get his Zimbabwean passport today, which will enable him to feature for the Warriors when they begin their 20...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:12hrs | 976 | by Staff reporter
'MPs should monitor govt in issuing of identity documents'
Legislators were yesterday urged to monitor the government in issuing birth certificates, identity documents and other particulars to prevent statelessness.The call was made yesterday by senat...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:10hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenges graduates to modernise Zimbabwe industry
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday challenged universities and colleges to ensure their graduates are equipped to provide solutions, services and products to propel Zimbabwe's modernisation and industriali...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:03hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe were close to losing Bonne to the Three Lions of England
MACAULEY BONNE almost ended his dream of playing for the Warriors as he endured frustrations over securing a Zimbabwean passport, with England ready to pounce and get his services. This ...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:03hrs | 517 | by STaff reporter
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