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Bulawayo engages Australia over twinning
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mguni has revealed plans by the local authority to engage Australian diplomats towards a twinning arrangement with one of that country's cities.Mguni and other Bulawayo ...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:16hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
Chimene's son-in-law wanted by police
THE son-in-law of self-exiled former Manicaland Provincial Affairs Minister Mandi Chimene - Perthwell Kanjanda Nyambuya - is wanted by the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with a fraud ...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 08:28hrs | 1378 | by Staff reporter
Chombo flew close to the sun but survived
Chombo flew close to the sun but survivedMarian Chombo flew close to the sun but survived Marian ChomboFortunate Gora Mash West CorrespondentLike the Greek mythical character Icaru...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 13:59hrs | 3117 | by Fortune Gora
It is time we had leaders who listen
For all his shortcomings, real or imagined, Morgan Tsvangirai had two great strengths – humility and the ability to listen. My first direct interaction with him was in 1999 in Gaborone, Botswana, wh...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:33hrs | 212 | by Moses Chamboko
White South African farmers packing for Perth
Australian Minister of Home Affairs Peter Dutton on Wednesday said his department is looking into methods that would facilitate the fast-tracking of visas for white South African farmers who want to r...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 12:29hrs | 11183 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa admin pulls in $2.6bn lithium project
The allure of the new political administration has convinced Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)-listed Prospect Resources to commit to a lithium project near Harare, which is expected to generate over $2...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 05:42hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Emirates launches New Year Sale for Travellers from Zimbabwe
HARARE - Emirates has launched its New Year sale on Economy and Business class flights from Zimbabwe for travellers heading to top destinations around the world.The sale, which is widely recog...Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 09:44hrs | 803 | by Staff Reporter
Mandela bashing an insult to the intellect of all decent Africans
Many right thinking people are shocked by Robert Mugabe's dragging of Mandela's name through the sewer in a fit of extremely provocative infantile remarks while addressing a Zanu rally in Gweru on Sep...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 09:45hrs | 303 | by Moses Mzila Ndlovu
'Harare among world's worst cities to live in'
Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, has been ranked one of 10 worst cities in the world to live in, according to a survey.The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2017 study said Harare was ranked eight from...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 13:08hrs | 8313 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hospital to roll out nuclear medicine
MPILO Central Hospital in Bulawayo is set to roll out nuclear medicine, the first institution to do so in Zimbabwe, and this will result in advanced diagnosis and treatment of cancer, heart, lung, kid...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 06:18hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Minister lies at KP
Mines minister Walter Chidakwa has been caught in the eye of a storm after he lied that all the legal issues surrounding government's takeover of the Chiadzwa diamond fields have been completed....Published: 04 May 2017 at 08:12hrs | 1150 | by Staff reporter
Xenophobic attacks: where South Africans are getting it all wrong
Martin Luther King Jnr, was once quoted as saying; morality cannot be legislated, but behaviour can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless. It is ...Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 12:15hrs | 1349 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Zimbabwe social media 'terrorists' exposed
Government's probe into cyber terrorism has begun, with preliminary investigations pointing to three Zimbabweans based outside the country as originators of subversive and inflammatory messages on soc...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 08:57hrs | 2159 | by Felex Share
Packing for Perth - #Apartheid names must fall
Johannesburg - Schools have until September to change names that are offensive, derogatory or which hail apartheid heroes, or it will done for them, according to Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi....Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 13:59hrs | 1596 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah flies to Australia
Jah Prayzah was due to leave for Australian on Wednesday afternoon for two gigs.The shows are slated for Friday (Melbourne) and Perth on Saturday.His handler, Keen Mushapai...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 15:54hrs | 4224 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean prophet asked to stop anointing condoms
After cooking oil, holy water and pens that guarantee you'll get through your exams, some Zimbabweans are keen to get their hands on yet another "anointed" item: condoms.A controversial ch...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 08:43hrs | 3277 | by Staff reporter
Pastor defends 'anointed' condoms
Controversial pastor, Paul Sanyangore, of "anointed condoms" fame, has been asked to stop praying for condoms as this would only mislead and misinform the public.During a heated and emotive di...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 05:53hrs | 2834 | by Staff reporter
Youths urged to 'Condomise'
GOVERNMENT, in conjunction with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), yesterday urged young people to seek early treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and to use condoms.S...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 10:20hrs | 2281 | by Lisa Shirichena
Rhodesians celebrate UDI
THE Rhodesian Diaspora - remnants of the old racist settler rule in Zimbabwe - have today and this weekend lined up activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Inde...Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 05:14hrs | 2614 | by Tichaona Zindoga
David Pocock flies to Zimbabwe to hunt for Rhino poachers
Battered and bruised with two black eyes, a broken nose and bandaged fingers, you'd expect Wallabies superstar David Pocock to put his feet up while he's got the chance.But Pocock is not what ...Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 09:46hrs | 4306 | by Liam Croy
COMESA takes initiative to harmonize mineral policies in Member States
COMESA is working with the government of Western Australia to develop a harmonized regional mineral policy focusing on the legal and regulatory framework. This is intended to level the operating envir...Published: 05 Sep 2015 at 08:33hrs | 3402 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimfest hits Oslo for the second year running
After a successful launch in 2015 all is set for the second annual Zimfest in Oslo Norway. The event which brings together the small but vibrant Zimbabwean and African community in Oslo as well as a g...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 15:55hrs | 2508 | by Mike Tashaya
Bulawayo girl vies for Miss Perth Africa
Bulawayo born Sakhile Ndlovu is one of the 13 contestants from 10 African countries competing for the title Miss Africa Perth this Saturday the 13th of June. The selection process was earlier thi...Published: 05 Jun 2015 at 12:36hrs | 6855 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beauty vying for Miss Perth Africa
HER undeterred determination to make a positive impact in society, through actively participating in social and none social events, may have just landed local rising entrepreneur Sakhile Skye Ndlovu a...Published: 17 May 2015 at 11:15hrs | 3447 | by Peter Matika
Zimbabwean charged with Dete conservationist's murder
PERTH - The man charged for the murder of conservationist Greg Gibbard in Dete has been described as a friend of the Australian.Xmas Mpofu, a former employee of Painted Dog Corperation (PD...Published: 20 Apr 2015 at 11:39hrs | 3281 | by Staff reporter
ZAA announce comedy king Carl Joshua Ncube as headline act
LONDON - The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards(ZAA) are set to be a night of laughs and cracked ribs as organisers have announced comedian Carl Joshua Ncube as this year's headline act. In ke...Published: 16 Apr 2015 at 05:56hrs | 2837 | by Arts Correspondent
Emirates Connects the World to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
HARARE - Emirates Airline has launched a celebration of cricket with fans the world over, as the national teams from 14 countries commence their journey to compete for the glory and the title of worl...Published: 16 Feb 2015 at 05:54hrs | 2284 | by Staff Reporter
Deadly blast at shopping mall in Australia
Sydney - One person was killed and several injured in a blast at a shopping mall in Western Australia, a media report said on Tuesday.An electricity transformer exploded in the Galleria ce...Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 11:47hrs | 6063 | by Sapa
Zimbabwean comedy is officially funny in Australia
Back from a successful tour of Australia, Carl Joshua Ncube the top Zimbabwean comedian is going to share his experiences in a one man show at Soprano's in Avondale this Friday. The welcome b...Published: 24 Nov 2014 at 10:57hrs | 3681 | by Staff reporter
Zim man who lost wife, three children in Australia car crash speaks
PERTH - THE husband and father of the four Australia crash victims has spoken about the unfathomable tragedy, saying it feels like "my heart has been taken out of me".Bongani Moyo was WORKING ...Published: 30 Oct 2014 at 07:04hrs | 6458 | by Staff Reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube to star in game show
Comedian Carl Joshua Ncube will warm up for his tour of Australia early next month by taking part in Bang Bang Game Show at Alliance Francaise tomorrow before hosting a farewell party at the Book ...Published: 23 Oct 2014 at 11:06hrs | 2844 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman and her 3 children die in horrific car crash in Australia
Perth (Australia) - The pastor of a woman killed in a horrific crash which also claimed the lives of three of her children says the community is still trying to come to terms with their deaths....Published: 22 Oct 2014 at 08:17hrs | 5970 | by Staff Reporter
Exotic family holiday turns into a tragic death scene at Lake Kariba
An exotic family holiday soon turned into a tragic death scene when a young man was viciously mauled by a pack of lions.Chris Demaine, from Perth in Western Australia, was celebrating his dad'...Published: 12 Oct 2014 at 11:50hrs | 4573 | by Staff reporter
Roki cancels SA show
Musician Rockford "Roki" Josphat who was supposed to perfom at Miss Zimbabwe Cape Town in South Africa next week has cancelled the show to embark on his Australian tour.Roki who is leaving th...Published: 29 Aug 2014 at 08:53hrs | 3768 | by Sophia Chese
Zimbabwe-born Godwin makes Wallabies squad
Western Force's Zimbabwean-born Kyle Godwin has been added to the Wallabies' squad in the absence of Pat McCabe, who is set to retire from rugby after suffering another fracture of his neck.M...Published: 28 Aug 2014 at 06:56hrs | 2878 | by Sports reporter
Prophet Makandiwa miraculously heals a Mutare boy
AFTER two failed surgical operations and exhausting all medical options that money could buy to cure his perthes disease, 18-year-old Norman Sithole was miraculously healed by Prophet Emmanuel Makand...Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 08:59hrs | 5748 | by Ngoni Dapira
Emirates boosts baggage allowance from Harare
Generous 40kg allowance available until September 30 HARARE - Emirates, which flies daily from Harare to Dubai via Lusaka, has increased its E...Published: 10 Jul 2014 at 13:15hrs | 5273 | by Business Reporter
Angry relatives of passengers on missing Malaysian plane clash with police
Dozens of angry relatives of passengers on a lost Malaysian jetliner clashed with police in Beijing on Tuesday, accusing the Southeast Asian country of "delays and deception" a day after it confirmed ...Published: 25 Mar 2014 at 16:39hrs | 3114 | by Reuters
Flight 370 'ended in the Indian ocean'
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 went down over the southern Indian Ocean, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said Monday, citing a new analysis of satellite data by a British satellite company and acci...Published: 25 Mar 2014 at 09:05hrs | 4386 | by CNN
South Africa's new immigration laws start April 1st
Cape Town - Far reaching changes have been proposed to South Africa's immigration laws and are due to come into effect on April 1, 2014. Jess Green, who runs Immigration South Af...Published: 28 Feb 2014 at 06:11hrs | 11572 | by AFP
'British govt sweating to get Zimbabwe back in the Commonwealth'
In a desperate bid to give the Commonwealth some measure of respect and relevance, the British government is once again sweating to have Zimbabwe back in the 53-member club which has been accused of e...Published: 09 Nov 2013 at 19:30hrs | 6343 | by Staff Reporter
Charambas delight Aussie audiences
Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba performed to full houses during their recent four concert tour of Australia.Popularly known as Fishers of Men, the duo performed in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydn...Published: 31 Oct 2013 at 05:18hrs | 1801 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean goalie joins Melbourne Heart
TANDO Velaphi, an Australian by birth whose father is Zimbabwean, has joined Melbourne Heart from across town rivals Melbourne Victory in the Australian A-League as he looks to resurrect his faltering...Published: 23 Sep 2013 at 06:01hrs | 3475 | by Sports reporter
Australia takes 'wait and see' stance on Zimbabwe
The Australian government is in a "wait and see" mode over developments in Zimbabwe following recent elections that saw the declaration of President Robert Mugabe as the winner with 61% against his ar...Published: 29 Aug 2013 at 11:51hrs | 1820 | by Staff reporter
Emirates drives down fares with five-day economy class sale
Discounts of 15 percent make Emirates the affordable optionHARARE - Travellers from Zimbabwe have an opportunity to explore the world for less this ...Published: 23 Jul 2013 at 04:59hrs | 2355 | by Bhebhe Mandla
Emirates' Airbus A380 to be launched to Brisbane and Auckland
HARARE - Brisbane is set to become Emirates' third Australian destination to welcome the airline's flagship Airbus A380, with the announcement that Emirates will operate the A380 on the Dubai to ...Published: 16 May 2013 at 09:50hrs | 2397 | by Moyo Roy
Zimbabwe geared for fresh phase of Australian investment
One of Africa's most promising mineral states, Zimbabwe, has urged Australian mining companies to lift their exposure to the southern African province where only 40 of its known 60 mineral commoditie...Published: 07 Feb 2013 at 12:46hrs | 3631 | by Yolanda Torrisi - Chairperson of The African Mining Network
Extreme heat wave puts Australians on fire alert
Sydney - Australians were in the grip of a record-setting heatwave on Friday with firefighters tackling blazes across the nation and ambulance officers treating those felled by 40° temperatur...Published: 04 Jan 2013 at 05:24hrs | 2227 | by Staff Reporter
Woman goes shopping and leaves 2-yr-old daughter in a hot car
Johannesburg - A 2-year-old girl in South Africa suffered dehydration and hyperthermia when she was left in a car alone, while her mother went shopping in Roodepoort on Saturday, Netcare 911 paramedic...Published: 01 Dec 2012 at 21:23hrs | 4110 | by Staff Reporter
March 21: Red line, please draw them Mr Zuma
With nine days to go before Round 3 of the 21st Movement Global Zimbabwe Protest Free Zimbabwe Global Protest on March 21st diaspora-based Zimbabweans' demonstrators are stepping up their protest and ...Published: 12 Mar 2012 at 08:56hrs | 1058 | by Makusha Mugabe
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