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Matabeleland firms shine at ZNCC awards
Mr. Hafiz Muhammad Naeem of Evergold was the star of the evening on Friday as he took home the Overall Winner and Businessman of the Year awards at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 202...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:57hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo firms shine at ZNCC awards
At the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) 2024 Matebeleland Annual Business Awards, Mr. George Kudya of Star Distributors emerged as the star of the night, winning both the Overall Winner an...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi nominates Chief Murinye for person of the year award
EXILED former cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has nominated Chief Murinye of Masvingo as Zimbabwe's Person of the Year for standing up to President Emmerson Mnangagwa over corruption and telling his de...Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ZAA UK celebrates in 10th Anniversary in style
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) commemorated their 10th Anniversary in a colorful celebration of Zimbabwean excellence at a fully packed Mayfair Hotel in London on Saturday night.The ZororoPhu...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 12:47hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Mathetha becomes first Zimbabwean to earn UFC contract
NEW Zealand-based rising star Mike Mathetha says he wants to inspire the next generation of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes in the country of his birth.Mathetha last week became the first Zi...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba targets one million kids
WARRIORS midfielder, Marvelous Nakamba, has set himself a target to assist, at least, one million kids in Zimbabwe to have access to education. This will be done through his Marvelous Nakamba Foundati...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sports stars shine amid Covid-19 pandemic
THE outbreak of the global Covid-19 pandemic at the beginning of the year did cast its dark shadow over the 2020 sporting season.Some sport codes lost at least four months while others resumed...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Death robs Zimbabwe sport
This year has not been so kind to the Zimbabwean sporting fraternity after three of the country's arguably biggest luminaries took their last breaths.Former Tennis Zimbabwe (TZ) president Paul...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Back to back success for Zim Achievers Australia as 2018 winners are announced
The Australian edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) rounded off the global campaign in style, at a gala dinner held in Melbourne.Guests turned out in their numbers to celebrate this ...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 23:12hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Musakwa wins big at business awards
THE owner of Oakleigh House School in Beitbridge, Mrs Sikathele Musakwa, was the toast of the day at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Matabeleland Annual Business Awards ceremony held ...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Another 1st for ZAA as Zimachievers Australia Successfully held
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) Australia got off to a remarkable start , as Zimbabweans from different parts of Australia converged to the South Australian City of Adelaide. The Inaugural Zimbabwe Ac...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 07:10hrs | 15 | by Agencies
Jaguar Land Rover's top Sub-Saharan partners recognised, Zimbabweans on the list
South Africa - The top performing importers and importer employees of Jaguar Land Rover sub-Sahara Africa were recognised at a glittering awards banquet in Sandton, Johannesburg in South Africa, this ...Published: 18 May 2017 at 16:36hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Ezra Sibanda among Community Pioneers honoured at Zim Achievers - FULL 2017 Winners List
Renowned Broadcaster Ezra Sibanda was among those honoured by ZAA Chairman Conrad Mwanza at the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards held at the Cumberland hotel in London on Saturday.Sibanda said that h...Published: 08 May 2017 at 13:35hrs | 15 | by Arts Correspondent
Manny Pacquiao set for Manyuchi bout
ZIMBABWE boxing superstar Charles Manyuchi is set to have a rare opportunity to showcase his skills in front of global boxing icon Manny Pacquiao when he defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) wel...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Time Magazine Names Trump 'Person of the Year' - The TB Joshua Connection
A deluge of reactions online has trailed TIME Magazine's declaration of US President-Elect Donald Trump as its 'Person Of The Year'.On its cover page, the influential magazine described Trump ...Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 20:34hrs | 12 | by Tawia Acheampong
Vote for Forbes Africa's 'Person of the Year'
Forbes Africa has asked people to vote from among five nominees up for its "Person of the Year" award, which will be awarded on 17 November.Michiel le Rou...Published: 26 Oct 2016 at 11:57hrs | 3 | by Online
Zim Rio 2016 team unveiled
The Zimbabwe team to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games was on Wednesday evening unveiled during a fundraising dinner gala at a local hotel in the capital.The Rio 2016 team is biggest in Zimbabwe'...Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 16:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZRP Masvingo Central dominates 2016 PROPOL sports gala
ZRP Masvingo Central District came in tops at the provincial commander's sports gala held at Zimuto camp last week in preparation for the 2016 Commissioner General's gala to be held in Harare in Augus...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 14:29hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Coventry up for top AU awards
SEVEN-TIME Olympic medallist Kirsty Coventry is up for the Sportsperson and Sportswoman of the Year awards at the inaugural African Union Sports Council Region Five Regional Annual Sports Awards set f...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Ellina Mhlanga
ZNCC business awards on cards
PREPARATIONS for this year’s Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce Manicaland business awards to be held on June 24 at Golden Peacock Villa Hotel have commenced with five new categories added to the...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Liberty Dube
Prominent Mat South businessman, Maphakela Moyo, dies
PROMINENT Matabeleland South businessman, Maphakela Moyo, has died.He was 84.Moyo died at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) on Monday after a short illness, his family said.F...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 11:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zahara to launch new album 'Country Girl' in Zimbabwe
South African diva Zahara will launch her new album "Country Girl" in the country on Saturday when she performs at People's Choice Awards set for Harare International Conference Centre.The Zim...Published: 01 Dec 2015 at 05:36hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
Danai Gurira talks about growing up in Zimbabwe
UNITED STATES-based Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira, who most of us have grown to know as Michonne from the sci-fi thriller series, The Walking Dead, recently spoke of Christmas in Zimbabwe on the pop...Published: 29 Nov 2015 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Boxer Manyuchi is Zanu-PF,' says Mugabe
WORLD Boxing Council welterweight champion Charles Manyuchi, who had his trophy and passport confiscated by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officials on Wednesday meet President Robert Mugabe this...Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 13:58hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Annual National Sports Awards winners
1. Junior Sports Woman of the YearRebekah Oberholzer - BMX (Gold)Daniella Cara Du Toit - Rowing (Silver)Enrita Ncube - Athletics (Bronze)...Published: 18 Dec 2014 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD saga deepens
First Lady Grace Mugabe's PhD thesis is mysteriously missing on the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) website.While Vice President Joice Mujuru's thesis, who graduated along with the first lady with...Published: 21 Sep 2014 at 11:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Internet abuzz as Facebook co-founder 'Zuckerberg' turns 30
San Francisco - Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was branded all grown-up on Wednesday, his 30th birthday triggering a barrage of online accolades and playful barbs.The Facebook co-founder's list ...Published: 15 May 2014 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Cara named Zimbabwe's Sportsperson of the year
Cara Black, the tennis star was last night crowned this year's Annual National Sports Awards (Ansa) Sportsperson of the Year, the fourth time the country's number one female tennis player has scooped...Published: 12 Dec 2013 at 03:53hrs | 1 | by Sports reporter
Vote for Strive Masiyiwa
Zimbabwe's only billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, says he only learnt about the Forbes Africa Person of the Year, nomination a few days ago, as I have been traveling in the United States.Masiyiwa ...Published: 03 Nov 2013 at 05:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa favourite to win Africa Forbes Person of the Year award
Zimbabwe's only billionaire, Strive Masiyiwa, is the hot favourite to win the Africa Forbes Person of the Year award.Voting is on now on the magazine's website. Masiyiwa is among the five top...Published: 02 Nov 2013 at 10:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Angel named most influential young person in Zimbabwe
Uerbet Angel Mudzanire has been named the 2013 most influential young person in Zimbabwe by the Gorindemabwe Frontier.The 35-year-old charismatic preacher is the president and founder of Spir...Published: 06 Oct 2013 at 10:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu up for Forbes Africa Person of the Year title
Fans nominating Sbusiso Leope, popularly known as DJ Sbu for Forbes Africa Person of the Year title argue that he has dedicated his life selflessly give back to educate children, motivate others and...Published: 21 Sep 2013 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Chipinge businessman scoops rural businessperson of the year award
CHIPINGE businessman, Mr Garikayi Nhamo Gwenzi, was finally honoured for his creativity, leadership and excellence in business after scooping the rural businessperson of the year award at the recently...Published: 28 Jun 2013 at 03:40hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Cara Black considering a comeback
ZIMBABWE'S most successful female tennis player, Cara Black, is considering coming out of retirement to play competitive tennis next year.The 32-year-old, who retired from the game last year t...Published: 26 Aug 2012 at 14:31hrs | | by Sports reporter
Facebook co-founder, Zuckerberg ties the knot
Washington - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday finally tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg announced the nuptials through a status update on the...Published: 20 May 2012 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry wins 2011 Sports Person of the Year
Zimbabwe swimming icon Kirsty Coventry last night capped an outstanding year by winning the 2011 Sports Person of the Year and Sport Woman of the Year awards at a colourful Annual National Sports Awar...Published: 16 Dec 2011 at 06:24hrs | 3 | by Sports reporter
Kirsty Coventry named the Female African Swimmer of the Year for 2011
The Zimbabwean swimming sensation, Kirsty Coventry was on Tuesday named as the Female African Swimmer of the Year for 2011 after her exploits in the pool at this year's 10th All Africa Games in Maputo...Published: 29 Nov 2011 at 21:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cara Black officially honoured as the 2010 Sports-person of the Year
Zimbabwe's tennis ace Cara Black revealed that she was proud to fly the national flag in tournaments around the world.Cara also challenged local companies to invest in sport so that other athl...Published: 30 Mar 2011 at 22:43hrs | | by Byo24News
Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg's father speaks!
NEW YORK: Mark Zuckerberg's father said in a radio interview that an early exposure to computers inspired his son's interest in technology, and he encouraged parents to support their children's streng...Published: 05 Feb 2011 at 15:57hrs | | by Byo24NEWS
Why you will not find me meeting or making ‘friends’ on Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg, the 26-year-old billionaire founder of Facebook, was voted Time Person of the Year in 2010, and this is why:One out of every 12 people in the world √...Published: 10 Jan 2011 at 19:56hrs | | by Byo24News
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